VSU Office of Professional and Community Education

05/16/2025

Do you know a rising 9th-12th grader who loves chemistry or just wants to find out what it’s all about?

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Chemistry Camp organized by the VSU Department of Chemistry and Geosciences, June 2-6, 9 am – 1 pm. Each day, professors from the Department lead rising 9th-12th grade students through exciting and educational chemistry experiments. The registration fee is $125 and includes lunch each day with VSU chemistry students and faculty!

Here’s what students will do each day in Chemistry Camp:
--Solve crimes with DNA.
--Make glow in the dark reactions.
--Find how much caffeine tea and coffee contain.
--Prepare and run chemistry demonstrations.
--Make and use photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells.

We hope you’ll share this post with parents/caregivers/high school students in your network. Click on the link below for information and to register. You can also call the VSU Office of Professional & Community education to register by phone at (229)245-6484.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4jYqz5r

Questions? Please, do not hesitate to call or email Dr. Yakov Woldman at (229)333-5452 or [email protected].

05/06/2025

There are still some spots available in VSU's Chemistry Camp for rising 9th-12th graders.

This camp is perfect for any high schooler who is curious about chemistry. Don't miss this great opportunity to have fun while learning some really cool stuff.

ATTENTION Parents of High Schoolers!

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Chemistry Camp organized by the VSU Department of Chemistry and Geosciences, June 2-6, 9 am – 1 pm. This camp is for high school students (Grades 9-12) who love chemistry or just want to find out what is it about. Each day, professors from the Department lead students through exciting and educational chemistry experiments. Lunch with VSU chemistry students and faculty is included!

Here’s what students will do in Chemistry Camp:
--Solve crimes with DNA.
--Make glow in the dark reactions.
--Find how much caffeine tea and coffee contain.
--Prepare and run chemistry demonstrations.
--Make and use photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells.

Please like and share this post with other parents/caregivers in your network. Just scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register or click on the link in the comments. You can also call the VSU Office of Professional & Community education to register by phone at (229)245-6484.

04/23/2025

ATTENTION Parents of High Schoolers!

We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Chemistry Camp organized by the VSU Department of Chemistry and Geosciences, June 2-6, 9 am – 1 pm. This camp is for high school students (Grades 9-12) who love chemistry or just want to find out what is it about. Each day, professors from the Department lead students through exciting and educational chemistry experiments. Lunch with VSU chemistry students and faculty is included!

Here’s what students will do in Chemistry Camp:
--Solve crimes with DNA.
--Make glow in the dark reactions.
--Find how much caffeine tea and coffee contain.
--Prepare and run chemistry demonstrations.
--Make and use photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells.

Please like and share this post with other parents/caregivers in your network. Just scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register or click on the link in the comments. You can also call the VSU Office of Professional & Community education to register by phone at (229)245-6484.

04/04/2025

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09/19/2024

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06/24/2024

There are still 3 weeks of VSU STEAM Summer Camps for Kids! Register online at https://bit.ly/4ajS5EY.

Questions? Call the VSU STEAM Center at 229-253-2985 or email [email protected].

No Camps during the week of July 4th.

July 8-12
STEM Explorers (Grades K-6) 9am-12pm
Art of Science (Grades K-5) 9am-12pm
LEGO Camp (Grades 3-5) 9am-12pm
Slime Science (Grades K-6) 1-4 pm

July 15-19
Dino Discoveries (Grades K-6) 9am-12pm
What If? (Grades K-5) 9am-12pm
Awesome Artists at the Beach (Grades K-12) 9am-12pm
Space Voyagers (Grades K-6) 1-4 pm
Sports Week (Grades 3-5) 1-4 pm
Awesome Artists in the Forest (Grades 4-7) 1-4 pm

July 22-26
Amazing Amphibians & Radical Reptiles (Grades K-6) 9am-12pm
Book Creation (Grades K-5) 9am-12pm
Watersports Wonderland (Grades K-6) 1-4 pm

06/22/2024

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06/14/2024

LAMP - Lowndes Associated Ministries to People - is looking for volunteers to keep the children at the shelter busy this summer with crafts and activities, especially fun and educational activities.

They also welcome anyone wishing to provide crafts and activities for the adults staying there.

If you have an hour or two to spare this summer, call the PACE office at 229.245.6484 or email [email protected] and we will give you the case manager's contact information so you can make the arrangements directly with LAMP.

06/13/2024

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