Exploring the Chemistry of Rocks and Materials

2017 Chemistry Day @ University of Nebraska-Lincoln Saturday, September 30th 8:00-3:00 pm Chemistry Day is hosted by the UNL Department of Chemistry and is a FREE day filled with science demos, chemistry lab tours, hands-on science experiments, and a light breakfast and lunch for all participants! Students, parents, and teachers will also have the opportunity […]

Bright Lights Wants YOU!

It’s not too late to apply as a Bright Lights Classroom Assistant for some summer fun! It’s a great way to fulfill your GOPO community service hours requirement in one week, too! Check out the Assistant heading on the Bright Lights website at www.BrightLights.org to apply.

CyberCamp at UNK

This camp will be held June 6-10 at the University of Nebraska-Kearney and is open to students grades 7-12. Check in will occur on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at 6:00 PM with a mandatory parent’s meeting being held at 6:30 PM. Check out will occur Saturday, June 10th. A parent showcase will be held at […]

2017 Peter Kiewit Summer Academies

The Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha is offering summer academies. The Holland Academy of Excellence is June 11-14 and is for students who excel in math or science and have an interest in engineering and technology. The PKI/OPPD Sustainability Academy is July 24-27.  Students will leave with a knowledge of biomimicry and how it fits into […]

UNK Summer Science Camps

The College of Natural and Social Sciences at UNK is offering eight different summer camps on campus this summer. The PDF linked here has information on the camps and you can also find more information at unk.edu/ScienceandSocietyCamps. The camps are directed at a variety of age groups from grades 7 – 12. If you have any questions about these […]

June Jam 2017 is seeking Youth Staff

Are you someone looking for an opportunity to take part in a dynamic event for drug free youth? The Region V Youth Action Board is looking for Youth Staff for their summer June Jam 2017. Applications are available in the Counseling Center. Deadline to apply is April 10th. If you have questions call Sandy Morrissey […]

Bright Lights Classroom Assistants

Looking for something to add to your resume? Like working with youth? Seeking a way to fulfill your GOPO community service hours requirement? Be a Bright Lights Classroom Assistant for a week during June or July. For more information about applying visit the counseling office to pick up a green postcard, talk to your GOPO […]

UNL DreamBig Academy: Deadline is March 10

This FREE program for high school juniors is a great opportunity for students to learn about business, their strengths and how they can leverage them in a career. The DREAMBIG Academy will be held July 16–20, 2017. Those who apply should meet at least one of the following criteria: Current high school junior with a […]

National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine

Are you a highly motivated student who possesses the academic promise and dedication to become the next generation of leaders in medicine? If this describes you stop by the Counseling Center by March 9 and talk to Mrs. Hemmett to learn more about the 2017 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine that’s being held this […]

Would You Like to Pursue a Career in Nursing?

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will be hosting UNMC Vitals Summer Day Camp, a two-day camp for students entering 9th -11th grades in fall of 2017. The camp will be held June 21-22 at the UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division at 1230 “O” Street. Interested students may pick up an application in the Counseling […]