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!
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
Fee:
$240 on or before 4/1/08, $270
after 4/1/08 (Financial Aid
is available)
Registration
deadline is June 27 or
when the event is full.
Or,
use Event/Workshop Registration
form. 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
