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Fashion School

Fashion School The academy is a one-week program, June 9-15 2024, that introduces high school students to key areas in fashion design and merchandising. The Summer Fashion Academy will allow creative, motivated teens to explore their passion for fashion in a pre-college, summer residence program.

The Summer Fashion Academy is for students who:

• Have completed their sophomore year of high school
• Are 16 to 18 years of age
• Are passionate about fashion
• Are interested in exploring careers in the $4 billion fashion industry

Space within the academy is limited to 30 participants and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens in Spring. 

CONTACT

• Email: wperrine@kent.edu
• Phone: 330-672-0179
• Website: www.kent.edu/fashion/academy

MAILING ADDRESS

The School of Fashion's Summer Fashion Academy
The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
 

KENT STATE FLORENCE SUMMER INSTITUTE

KENT STATE GENEVA

Kupita/Transiciones (Undergraduate Students)

Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) is a free program that includes a cultural orientation, transition experience, and year-long mentoring program for newly admitted and transfers African American, Latinx, Hispanic, Native American, and Multiracial students in mind. Spanning over the academic year, students will engage in activities to learn how to successfully navigate their college career by focusing on the cultural and social climate of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.​​​​​​  All students are welcome to join.

As a result of participating in the Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) program, we hope students:

• Feel more connected to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University
• Establish their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Familia
• Are affirmed in their cultural Identity
• Gain an appreciation for different cultures
• Identify opportunities for engagement at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University

After students participate in the cultural orientation and transition experience, students will continue into the K/T Mentoring Program. The K/T Mentoring Program offers students an opportunity to have their mentor from K/T provide continued assistance, guidance, and support throughout their entire freshman year.

Porthouse College Academy (Prospective BFA Students) 

The Porthouse College Academy is a musical theatre summer intensive program for high school graduates intending to enroll at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s School of Theatre and Dance as a theatre major. Participants may enroll in either the 3 or 6 credit hour program. 
For additional info, contact: Jennifer Korecki, Coordinator, Porthouse Academy at jkoreck1@kent.edu 

Writing Commons 
4th Floor of the University Library
Kent Campus 

During the hours we are open, we can answer quick questions!

Summer Sessions (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Transfer Students) 

Whether you are a current Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student or attend a different college, Summer Sessions at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ are a great way to catch up and get ahead. Hundreds of summer classes are available—including many you can take online. See how far you can advance – when you see yourself at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ this summer! 

Summer Sessions 2025
Term TBA 

Find More Information on Summer Sessions and Class Schedules Here   Marilyn Bokrass Dir, Professional Education  Partnership * Continuing Education  at 330-672-8658 or summer@kent.edu

Art Enrichment for Youth grades K - 8

Classes offered Fall and Spring 

For eight weeks in our Art Enrichment classes, children grades  K - 8 will become art investigators to uncover their relationships with places, spaces, and objects.

By combining art studio activities with discussions of art as it relates to different time periods and cultures, students come to understand the world of art better. Students are organized by cross-age groupings and work with a variety of media to develop their individual artistic skills. Art Enrichment is a student-teacher education program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University.

Example activities include drawing, painting (acrylic, tempera, watercolor), printmaking, clay, and 3D sculptural materials.

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Fashion School

The academy is a one-week program, June 2025, that introduces high school students to key areas in fashion design and merchandising. The Summer Fashion Academy will allow creative, motivated teens to explore their passion for fashion in a pre-college, summer residence program.

The Summer Fashion Academy is for students who:

• Have completed their sophomore year of high school
• Are 16 to 18 years of age
• Are passionate about fashion
• Are interested in exploring careers in the $4 billion fashion industry

CONTACT

• Email: wperrine@kent.edu
• Phone: 330-672-0179
• Website: www.kent.edu/fashion/academy

Porthouse Theatre in 2025

Porthouse Theatre  has positions open in company management, stage management, costumes and wardrobe, scenic construction and art, electrics and lighting, sound, box office, and facilities.

For more information about working at Porthouse Theatre, please contact

Karl Erdmann
Production Manager
330-672-0118
kerdmann@kent.edu

Porthouse College Academy

Porthouse Theatre, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s summer professional theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will host its annual Porthouse Theatre College Academy during the summer of 2025.

The Academy is ideal for performance students looking to jump start their college career and further develop their musical theatre skills. Students who enroll elect to receive 3 or 6 credit hours toward their BA Theatre Studies or BFA Musical Theatre degree.

Contact Jennifer Korecki at 330-672-8312 or jkoreck1@kent.edu

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Sports Camps (All Ages)

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Intercollegiate Athletics Sports Camps provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop their skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. In addition to fundamental instruction, campers will be exposed to sport specific strategies and will have the chance to meet new people. Our goal as a Department is to offer sports camps that challenge athletes and promote individual improvement that will eventually lead to athletic success. 
Contact Information

Jim Underwood
Associate Director, Ice Arena, Competitive Sports & Outdoor Facilities
330-672-1138 / 330-672-4732
junderw3@kent.edu

Eli Mallahan
Coordinator, Competitive Sports & Youth Programs
330-672-2799
emallaha@kent.edu

Summer STEM & Innovation Camps  

Registration fee per camp: 
Note: When registering, please use your child’s enrolling grade for 2024-25.
Cancellations must be submitted via email to continuinged@kent.edu within 5 business days prior to the camp start date to receive a refund.

All camps are hosted in the AT&T Classroom/Room 034 of Moulton Hall on the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Campus. 

3D Digital Design for Augmented Reality and Printing  

Campers will use 3DSlash and Maker Empire to design 3D projects for printing and use CoSpaces and Merge Cubes to create augmented reality projects. Each camper will also print out one of their projects to take home.

Suggested grades: 4+ (Appropriate for grades 4 through 8)

 Full STEAM Ahead with LEGO® SPIKEâ„¢ Essential  

LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential is LEGO’s learning platform for amplifying children’s understanding of concepts for science, technology, literacy, and math. Campers will engage in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts as they build with LEGO® elements and program with the intuitive SPIKE™ App.

Suggested grades: 3+  (Appropriate for grades 3 through 8)
 

Exploring Robotics 

Campers will explore coding and computational thinking through hands-on experiences with a variety of programmable robots including mBots, Ozobot Evos, Edisons, and Sphero SPRK+.

Suggested grades: 3+  (Appropriate for grades 3 through 8)

Full STEAM Ahead with LEGO® SPIKEâ„¢ Essential - Session 2 

LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential is LEGO’s learning platform for amplifying children’s understanding of concepts for science, technology, literacy, and math. Campers will engage in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts as they build with LEGO® elements and program with the intuitive SPIKE™ App.

Suggested grades: 3+  (Appropriate for grades 3 through 8)

Digital Game Design

Campers will build from their excitement for video games and learn to design and program their own playable digital games using tools such as RPG Maker MV and more.

Suggested grades: 5+ (Appropriate for grades 5 through 8)
 
 

Upward Bound Summer Institute 

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Trio Upward Bound is seeking on-campus worksites for first generation prospective college students!

As a part of the Trio Upward Bound Program's commitment to delivering an employability skills curriculum to our participants, we offer our Career Connections Work Study Program. This program employs 11th and 12th-grade students on campus during the Summer Institute and connects them with career coaches to supervise and help develop relevant skills right in your office! This program thrives off of the support of the community, Upward Bound is seeking on-campus worksites to host first-generation prospective college students during the following dates and times.

FLORENCE SUMMER INSTITUTE

GENEVA

Geology - Summer Field Camp (Undergraduate and Graduate Students)

Peak Summer Camp

The PEAK Summer Camp is designed for children 6 - 12 years of age and is part of the American Camp Association. Each session is facilitated by highly motivated and energetic students and professionals.

An additional offering to PEAK Summer Camp this year is swim lessons for those campers who request it. These lessons will be offered at no additional cost and will take place during your campers designated swim time. We plan to offer them 2-3 days per week, throughout all 9 weeks of camp!

CONTACT US  /recservices/peak-summer-camp-o

Sports Camps (All Ages)

 provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to develop their skills in a fun, sportsmanlike environment. In addition to fundamental instruction, campers will be exposed to sport-specific strategies and will have the chance to meet new people. Sports include baseball, cheerleading, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, wrestling, and more.

Dates: Summer 2025
For additional info, contact: David Rush, Assistant Athletic Director, at 330-672-8407 or drush3@kent.edu

Summer STEM & Innovation Camps

Our camps offer children hands-on opportunities to explore STEAM concepts for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through various tools and technologies including robotics, 3D modeling, circuits, augmented/virtual reality, and more.
Contact 330-672-3371 rcet@kent.edu  

Upward Bound Students

Pre-College/TRIO Upward Bound programs include three federal TRIO Upward Bound programs that seek to increase educational opportunities and diminish barriers for first-generation, low income students and families through comprehensive services in targeted school districts. There are three Upward Bound programs at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹: Classic, Math Science, and Health Professions. TRIO programs help students overcome, class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education.
For additional info, contact: College of Communication & Information 330-672-2950.