Information Matrix Camp
An information science/library camp
for Oklahoma middle school students 2010Join the fun...July 18-24, 2010 -- The fourth Information Matrix Camp is being planned for Oklahoma middle-schoolers (ages 12-14). Camp activities include--
Visiting an exciting variety of libraries around the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Making online photos, electronic scrapbooking and blogging our adventures.
Watching library-related movies and attending other public events (drum circle, "Oh, Dewey," ball game).
Finding out about librarians who don't fit the librarian stereotype.
Playing games and swimming.
Exploring what happens behind the scenes at libraries.
Learning what happens in a "normal" library.
Oh, yes, there's eating, too.
And more.
You can hear what last year's campers had to say at the blog link below. Think you'd like to join the fun this year? The application is available below. The deadline is extended to June 28, 2010.
Complete the application (linked below).
Complete parent form (linked below).
Ask a librarian to recommend you (on pp. 4-5 of application).
Send them along with your check for $150. Your check will be returned, if you are not accepted because of space limitations. Cancellations may be made up to June 1 for full refund. (Food, transportation, and housing are finalized at this time.)
Two scholarships are available. Mark "scholarship needed" at the top of the application.
Food, transportation, and lodging are provided, except for the night we go to the Drillers game. See "Camp Info." Call Sharon Saulmon, 405-736-0259 or e-mail ssaulmon@rose.edu, if you have questions.
This year the camp is totally funded by registration, librarian support, libraries' support, and corporate donors. The camp is sponsored this year by The University of Tulsa McFarlin Library, Rose State College, and the Oklahoma Library Association.
Sponsored by the
McFarlin Library - The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma Library Association and Rose State CollegeContact ssaulmon@rose.edu.
Last updated June 3, 2010
