Campus Life
During the summer months, the demographics of the campus change somewhat. Traditional college-age students remain in evidence, but a distinctly younger group finds a temporary home here. NMSU’s summer programs are designed to appeal to a variety of ages and interests. Subjects offered include bioinformatics, computer science, dance, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Although many of the programs get underway in May, there are plenty that start later in the summer. The following list outlines courses starting in July and how to get more information.
Swim School (July 7-24). Children ages 3-17 can take classes at the natatorium in either the morning or afternoon. Contact Danois Montoya, 575-646-3518, danois@nmsu.edu.
Biology-Math Institute (July 7-31, 9 a.m.-noon). Project MESH is designed for high school students and secondary teachers. Topics covered include how biologists predict where species should be found, how species are related to each other and how the courses of epidemics are predicted. Website: http://extended.nmsu.edu/mesh. Contact David Finston, 575-646-2637, dfinston@nmsu.edu.
Sports Camp 2008 (Two sessions: June 30-July 11 and July 14-25.) This camp offers children a wide variety of activities. Programs for children 5 to 8 years old focus on developing fundamental gross and fine motor skills that set the stage for success in sport performance later in life. Lead-up games and activities in traditional and non-traditional physical activities will be the primary focus. Children 9 to 14 years old will get developmental instruction in softball, volleyball, badminton, football, basketball, floor hockey, ultimate Frisbee, swimming, dancing, mountain biking, canoeing and cooperative games. The camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are priced at $180 (June 30-July 11) and $200 (July 14-25). Contact: James B. Delamater Activity Center, 575- 646-2907, recsport@nmsu.edu
Summer Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (July 6-August 6). SCCORE helps community college students by providing research opportunities, fostering student success, and assisting with the transition to four-year institutions. Currently enrolled community college students live in NMSU housing for 4-6 weeks and serve as apprentice researchers to faculty members. Expenses paid include room and board, university registration, course enrollment (students earn one college credit) and activity fees. In addition, students receive a stipend of $1,500. Call 575-646-5212 or 575-646-1847.
PGM Junior Golf Camp (July 13-18). Designed to polish the golf skills of players ages 9-18, this camp gives youngsters the option of staying overnight or participating in full or half days. The cost is $275 for half days, $575 for full days and $895 to stay overnight. Contact: Pat Gavin, 575-649-8993, pgavin@nmsu.edu
AGGIE Volleyball Camps: Contact Ashley Hardee, 575-646-2368, wbranch@nmsu.edu.
Team Camp (July 18-20). This camp will focus on developing serving, passing, setting, attacking and defense and transition skills as part of a team. Each team will be provided with a camp coach and will have the opportunity to work directly with NMSU Volleyball Coach Michael Jordan. Participants will learn advanced offensive and defensive systems. Great tournament experience also is provided for high school teams looking to compete prior to their season. $125
All Skills Camp (July 21-24). The focus is on developing all-around volleyball skills in a fun and energetic environment. Campers will be grouped by level of athleticism, experience and age into elite, intermediate or beginner levels. The different teams will take part in both indoor and outdoor volleyball competitive games. Cost: $200 for day campers and $325 for overnight campers.
Setter/Attacker Specialty Camp (July 26-27). This camp will allow athletes to learn the offensive side of volleyball. Each session begins with group demonstrations and instruction by Coach Michael Jordan. The single-item-focus style of teaching allows participants to master the art of setting and attacking one step at a time. Campers will begin a step-by-step progression with the basic fundamentals and gradually move to more advanced concepts. NMSU assistant coaches and current Aggie players will instruct in small groups of no more than 10 campers to one coach. $150
Libero Specialty Camp (July 26-27). The defensive art of digging and passing the ball is the focus of this camp. Each session begins with group demonstrations and instruction by Coach Michael Jordan. Our single-item-focus style of teaching allows participants to master the Libero position. Each camper will begin a step-by-step progression with the basic fundamentals and gradually move to more advanced concepts. NMSU assistant coaches and current Aggie players will instruct in small groups of no more than eight campers to one coach. Drills will be designed according to skill level. $150
UDA Dance Camp (July 22-25). This camp is sponsored by the Universal Dancers Association and held on the NMSU campus. Contact: Jamie Graham, 806-352-4999.
Bioinformatics Summer Program (July 28-Aug. 8). High school students interested in bioinformatics (the use of computer science techniques to conduct biological research) are encouraged to participate in this camp sponsored by the Computer Science Department. Students will receive free lunch, books and materials and a weekly stipend. Contact: Jessica Haebe, 575-646-6365, jhaebe@nmsu.edu.