University
of CyberChallenge
meet the cyber, conquer the
challenge
July 13-18, 2008
Fast
forward your life and become a college student for
a
week! This exciting technology camp is guaranteed to
challenge your mind, showcase your adventurous skills,
and help you enjoy summer. Join 100 other Girl Scouts
as
you experience the wonderful world of technology and
get
a glimpse of college life.
Cutting
Edge Technology
Major in technology and take
cutting edge courses with real
college professors. Alverno College is a premiere
college
for women that has a state-of-the-art computer center. Technology
tracks include:
CyberWEB Create
a website that is as unique as you.
Extreme
CyberWEB Alumni of CyberChallenge get the opportunity
to "enter the matrix" of professional website development.
CyberPIC Learn
tricks-of-the-trade as you bring out your inner
artist.
CyberMAG Take
charge as you create your own magazine…from
start to finish.
CyberVIDEO "...and
ACTION!” Never miss a cue as you
shoot, edit, and create a digital video
highlighting your awesome CyberChallenge
experiences. (For ages 15-17 only)
...but
that’s
not all!
Fee: $240 on or before 4/1/08, $270 after 4/1/08 (Financial
Aid is available)
College/ Dorm Life
Submerse yourself in real college life as you learn
community living in Alverno College’s dorm rooms,
eat
meals in the cafeteria, visit the Alverno College Bookstore,
and have fun taking part in many other wonderful
extracurricular activities. Create your own sorority
group
with nine other girls that will be your sisterhood of
friends
throughout the week. This high-energy camp includes a
mentor luncheon where you’ll meet and talk to
professional women who use technology on a day-to-day
basis. (Girls who wish to be buddies can fill out a Buddy
Request form that will come in the application packet
after
registering for the event.)
Challenges
Minor in challenges as you become an exchange student
for the morning and visit Alice Chester Center for
an
afternoon of adventure challenges, rock climbing,
and a
cookout dinner with s’mores by a campfire. Take
student
field trips in town to places that girls choose. Last
year,
girls enjoyed an afternoon of swimming, a trip to Rockwell
Automation, a movie night, and talent show.
Staff
Our remarkable staff includes college students and
educators who are compassionate, energetic, and fun.
They go through intensive training in youth development,
program activity skills and safety procedures to
help serve
as outstanding role models for your daughter. We use
a
selective hiring process to screen applicants, including
background checks.
Graduation
After majoring in technology and
minoring in challenges, celebrate
your accomplishments on Friday
evening with your family and
friends. Showcase all of the
hard work you put into your
projects with a presentation
and social gathering.
How to Register
Registration
deadline is June 27 or
when the event is full.
Or, u
Use
Event/Workshop Registration from the summer program
book. Complete sections A and C. Make sure to
list one of the five technology tracks you want.
ALV1: Sunday, July 13- Friday, July 18,
Alverno College, Milwaukee
CyberChallenge
is brought to you through a partnership with Alverno
College.
This
six-day overnight event (July 8-13, 2007) sponsored by
Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area in partnership with Alverno
College, funded in part by Rockwell Automation Trust will
mark the seventh year that Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area has
partnered with Alverno College to
offer CyberChallenge (formerly
Ultimate Challenge and Cybermedia).
This
exciting weeklong overnight
technology camp is guaranteed to
challenge your mind, showcase your
adventurous skills and help you enjoy
summer! Join 100 Girl Scouts as you
experience the wonderful world of
technology and get a glimpse of
college life.
College-age
counselors will work with your team throughout the event to provide support.
The professors will help you create a multimedia product you will be
proud to showcase to your parents and your friends. You will also meet
women working in technology fields to find out what careers are available
for creative girls who just love computers. (top)
Techno-skills
Develop
critical creative skills with Alverno College's nationally
acclaimed professors at their state-of-art Technology Center.
Choose a program that fits your needs. Plus, teach other
to use the Internet, meet professionals who use technology
and finally, present your project for all to admire. (top)
Find the Inner You
Enjoy team activities,
participate in rock climbing and a crazy challenge course. Discover new
twists and tricks that will surprise you. Find out what values are important
to you, practice problem-solving techniques and fine tune your decision
making skills. (top)
Fun
Stuff
Extracurricular
activities may include
an adventure course at Camp Alice Chester, an outdoor movie,
a comedic magician, a behind the scenes tour of Mayfair Mall, plus
much, much more!
Experience college life by staying in dorms, watching videos
in big screen TV, eating pizza in the cafeteria, check your
email, or hang out in the Pipeline Club. (top)
Money Stuff
$300
includes classroom instruction by Alverno staff, lodging
(all girls will be staying in the dormitories with a roommate),
meals, field trips, transportation, day at Camp Alice Chester
and a patch. Optional spending
money can be used for coin laundry machines, snacks at sightseeing
events, or at the college bookstore. If money is an object,
don't hesitate and apply for a grant! On the registration
form check the “I
will be applying for Financial Assistance” box and
then send in the complete Grant
Request form.
Other Stuff
Who can attend?
Girls from 12 to 17 years of age. If you are not a registered Girl Scout
just pay an additional $10 membership fee to join!
Where is it?
Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Alverno College is a women's college.
You will have a roommate in the dormitory. Most meals will be served in
the college cafeteria.