summer
Registration open for the 2018 Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute
Apr. 19, 2018—Registration is now open for the Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute. Take your quantitative research perspectives, methods and tools to the next level with four weeklong courses designed to offer hands-on learning in biostatistics and bioinformatics. Space is limited, so sign up today. The courses will be offered in August, before the beginning of...
Center for Science Outreach introduces summer STEM Exploration Experience for Kids
Mar. 29, 2018—Rising first through sixth graders can participate in the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach's new STEM Exploration Experience for Kids (SEEK), which launches in June.
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth accepting 2018 course proposals
Sep. 21, 2017—Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth is now accepting instructor course proposals for its summer 2018 student programs.
Registration open for VRWC summer youth programs
Mar. 30, 2016—The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center is offering youth programs this summer for every age group. Register now to keep your kids active over the summer months.
VRWC now hiring for summer 2016 youth programs
Mar. 4, 2016—The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) is hiring for this summer's youth programs. Several positions are available, and applications are now being accepted.
Four simple tips for avoiding child heat stroke
Jun. 17, 2014—These four tips could keep your children safe this summer.
Keeping Athletes Safe
Dec. 5, 2012—Summer 2012 is in the record books as one of the hottest ever recorded in the U.S. Combine that with possible lightning strikes, and outdoor enthusiasts and athletes practicing in tough weather conditions clearly could use some help. That help is now available for free as a smartphone app from Vanderbilt University. Barb Cramer has...
Summer camps still have openings, discounts
May. 31, 2012—School is out and many parents are scrambling to find meaningful activities for their children to participate in over the summer break. Vanderbilt offers a wide range of summer camps that focus on athletics, the arts, technology and much more. If your child wants to improve his or her athletic skill under the guidance of...
As summer temperatures rise, be mindful of energy use
May. 30, 2012—As the thermometer climbs this summer, be aware of steps you can take to conserve and reduce energy. Closing window shades, dressing in light, loose layers and setting indoor thermostats at 75 degrees or higher will help keep energy costs and consumption low. For more energy conservation tips, visit SustainVU’s ThinkOne website. Middle Tennessee also...
Grins Vegetarian Café offers catering over the summer
May. 24, 2012—Grins Vegetarian Kosher Cafe may be closed over the summer, but executive chef Rusty Johnston is taking catering orders throughout the summer months. Contact: Rusty Johnston rustyjohnston123@gmail.com
Faculty and staff can receive discount on summer basketball camps for girls
May. 16, 2012—All Vanderbilt faculty and staff can receive a 15 percent discount off the total price of a girls’ basketball camp session. The university’s basketball camps for girls feature quality instruction with current and former Vanderbilt players, with an emphasis on basketball fundamentals and enhancing the skills of all players. Campers will work with role models...
Summer camp fairs help parents narrow their choices
Jan. 20, 2012—Two summer camp fairs will be held in February to help staff and faculty learn more about the many camps in the area for school-age children. Representatives from numerous camps will be on site to speak with parents. Those scheduled to attend include Cheekwood, Deer Run Retreat, Brentwood Academy, Montgomery Bell, Oak Hill Day Camp,...