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Psychology 5 Inner Space Camp Registration

Inner Space Camp Registration

Inner Space Camp is a residential camp for high school students, aged 14-18, interested in the exciting field of psychology. Hosted by the Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University, Inner Space Camp offers you the chance to spend a week immersed in learning about the human mind and behavior. The date of camp this year is June 11 through June 16. Check in begins at 4 PM on the 11th and check out begins at 9 AM on the 16. The cost of attendance is $500 (all inclusive, including food and lodging). Need-based scholarship is provided on a competitive basis. Check out our Facebook pagefor pictures!

Working with our distinguished faculty, you’ll explore…

• Clinical Psychology (the art and science of helping others)

• Neuroscience (the mysteries of how our brain works)

• Forensic Psychology (the criminal mind and psychology and the law)

• Sensation and Perception (how our eyes, ears, and sense of smell work)

• Cognitive Psychology (how we think, solve problems, and make decisions)

• Developmental Psychology (how we grow and develop as kids and adults)

• Animal Behavior (how humans and other animals interact, using pets to help people)

…and a lot more.

It won’t be all work. You’ll live in an EKU dorm with other campers and counselors, take field trips, and participate in lots of hands-on activities. There will be games, swimming, and lots of fun activities!

Please complete and submit the application below.

You will need to provide one letter of recommendation which should include the following information:

Name of the person writing the reference;
Their e-mail address;
Phone number;
Their relationship to you;
Brief discussion as to why they would recommend you for this camp.

This information can be uploaded at the bottom of this form or mailed directly to:

Alexia Hamilton
EKU Psychology Department
521 Lancaster Ave.
127 Cammack Building
Richmond, KY 40475

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS May 15th! If you have any questions, please contact Alexia.Hamilton@eku.edu.

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If you need a scholarship, please provide a short essay (500-1000 words). The essay should include: 1. A description of who you are and your accomplishments. 2. Why you are interested in Inner Space Camp. 3. Why you would need a scholarship to attend the camp.

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Please provide a letter of recommendation from one of your current teachers or a school official. If you need a scholarship, please ask your recommender to indicate this in the letter.