Director, Mark Cooper

501-450-3171

Four One-Week Sessions

June 6-10, 2011
June 13-17, 2011
June 20-24, 2011
June 27 - July 1, 2011

What is UCA Super Kids?

UCA Super Kids is a one-week science-based summer program offered to entering first, second, and third-grade children. The summer program was introduced to Faulkner County in 1999.

Who can attend UCA Super Kids?

Super kids may attend!  Super kids include include all students entering the first, second, and third grade who desire to learn and have fun.  The Super Kids Program is designed to offer students an exciting curriculum not offered in most schools.  The term "Super Kids" represents the belief that all students are super and thus should have an opportunity to attend.

2011 Classes Offered

Young Astronauts: Blast ff to an exciting study of the planets, space travels, space stations and many other space related topics.  Students will step into a space laboratory once they enter the classroom.  This futuristic investigation of space will spark the imagination of every student.  It should come as not surprise when a future astronaut is discovered from this experience.

Young Meteorologists: Come join our weather forecasters and predict rain, shine, sleet, or snow.  Our young meteorologists will experience first-hand the science behind weather systems, severe weather safety, and predicting tornadoes, floods and droughts.  There will be action packed, hands-on opportunities for the Super-Weather Forecasters to test their forecasting skills.  Regardless of rain or shine, the Super Kids will be on the clock. A Meteorologist's day begins and ends with weather on the mind.

Young Explorers: The Super Kids Expedition begins with a trip to the Polar Regions.  Get prepared!  Earmuffs, gloves, wool coats, warm boots, and goggles will all be required to protect the young explorers form the blustery blizzards and frigid temperatures.  Super Kids will investigate the many ways humans and animals survive in the frigid zones.  Our young explorers will also study the polar climate, living in extremely cold temperatures and variations in daylight hours.  There will be no cold feet in preparing for this exciting expedition.

Parents can expect brochures around Spring Break. Brochures are processed on a first come, first serve basis.

Who are the teachers of UCA Super Kids?

Each of the UCA Super Kids faculty members has experience working with children in this age group and a high degree of knowledge in their given subject areas. It is a goal of each faculty member to make this an educational, informational, and motivational learning experience.

What is the daily schedule like?

Each Super Kid course is offered for one hour and 50 minutes per day for one week. Students take three courses. The same courses are offered for four sessions. All classes are held at the University of Central Arkansas Child Study Center (115 Farris Road). The program begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. During the lunch hour, 20-minute discussions about Super Kids and Super Actions are conducted. The discussions focus on the development of confidence regardless of present performance, the development of self-success skills. Children learn about compassion, self-control, responsibility, friendliness, problem solving, and responsibility. Further, the children prepare for the closing ceremony at the beginning and end of each day. Children learn a variety of songs that reflect their topical learning as well as the friendship building discussions that occur during the lunch hour.

What is the program fee?

Children attending the UCA Super Kids Program for the five days must pay an enrollment fee.  (The fee will be finalized in the brochure). This includes enrollment in the three extraordinary courses, material for activities, and a Super Kids tee shirt. Children are expected to bring their lunch. Registration brochures are distributed to all Faulkner County public and private schools.

Why was Super Kids created for this community?

Super Kids provides a service for children and families during the summer months. The program provides a model for exemplary teachers, as well as a model for prospective teachers involved in UCA's teacher education program. My professional reason reflects the following quote by Helen Keller, "I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do."  UCA Super Kids is one thing I can do to enhance the lives of young children within our community.

For more information, contact Dr. Mark Cooper at (501) 450-3171 or Mrs. Lisa Herrington at (501) 450-5453.