Mini University Registration Guide 2014 Guide | Page 2

INDEX & DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE M ISSION S TATEMENT Mini University aims to shape the lives of children and youth through a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities and experiences of the highest quality. By offering a safe, accessible and caring learning environment, Mini University strives to foster social and skill development, respect for cultural diversity, increased self-esteem and the development of leadership skills in both staff and participants. DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Brandon University’s Mini University has accomplished a lot in our 30 years of hands-on summer camp programming for children and youth ages 5 to 15. We have grown from only 200 participants per year to over 1,000, and from four weeks of camp to eight weeks. An amazing 16,000+ campers have attended Mini U since its inception. As a cost recovery, not-for-profit program, Mini U would not be where it is today without the generous financial support from our provincial, federal and private funders, as well as local businesses and advertisers. Said funding has helped sponsor more than 2000 Aboriginal, Metis and low-income youth from all over Manitoba to attend camp, many of whom have been inspired to complete their high school education and go on to post-secondary studies. Our success has also depended on the creativity, passion, and enthusiasm of the more than 700 post-secondary instructors and staff who found meaningful summer employment and training with Mini U. In addition, the support of Brandon University’s faculty and staff in providing space, equipment and expertise has helped us to provide our quality programming. Of all Mini U’s accomplishments, I am most proud of both the sheer number of choices we offer in our unique multi-disciplinary camp program, and our hands-on, interactive content. It has been a pleasure to have shaped the direction of this valuable program, and to continue to shape Mini U’s future. I believe that this is a truly worthwhile experience for children and youth, and I welcome all of our new and returning participants. Dr. Nancy Stanley Mini University Director BRANDON FRIENDSHIP CENTRE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 836 Lorne Avenue Cultural Work Community Liaison Worker Non Profit Housing Supervised Access Service Kokum’s Little Friends Daycare Partners For Careers 303 - 9th Street Prenatal Nutrition Program In A Good Way; FASD Worker 205 College Ave “Mahkaday Ginew” Memorial Centre Aboriginal Head Start Portage Aboriginal Head Start Satellite Bingo 602 Rosser Avenue Adult Upgrading Aboriginal Mental Health Services Urban Multi-Purpose Aboriginal Youth Centre MINI U DATES WEEK START END PAGE 1 JUNE 30* JULY 4 3 JULY 14 JULY 18 5 JULY 28 AUG 1 15-16 AUG 11 AUG 15 21 2 4 6 7 8 JULY 7 2 JULY 11 3 4-10 JULY 21 JULY 25 AUG 5* 11-14 AUG 8 AUG 18 18-20 AUG 22 22 *4 DAY WEEKS 23 PROGRAMS OFFERED AGES PROGRAM 5-6 JR. CHIPMUNKS 9-15 SENIOR MINI U 7-9 JR. MOOSE INDEX CONTENTS JUNIOR CHIPMUNKS JUNIOR MOOSE SENIOR MINI U SPECIALTY CAMPS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS CHEAT SHEET THANK YOU FROM MINI U BU CAMPUS MAP JUNE 30 - AUGUST 22 OFFERED WEEK(S) PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4-10 VARIES SPECIALTY CAMPS 11-14 ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔ MINI U FEES REGISTRATION FEES Junior Mini U - 5 Full Days Junior Mini U - 5 Half Days Junior Mini U - *4 Full Days (Wks 1 & 6) Junior Mini U - *4 Half Days (Wks 1 & 6) Senior Mini U - 5 Full Days Specialty Camps - as outlined on pages $ $ $ $ $ 11 Bowling Camp - Rental Fee Expedition Earth - Trip Fee Robotics (Specialty Camp) - Material Fee Robotics (Senior Mini U) - Material Fee Flying Machines - Material Fee $ $ $ $ $ *Lunch, 4 Days (Wks 1 & 6) *Lunch, 5 Days (all other weeks) $ 37.00 $ 46.25 Early Drop-off (7:30-7:59 AM), per week Late Pick-up (5:01-5:30 PM), per week Late Registration Fee (see page 16) $ $ $ COURSE FEES LUNCH PROGRAM (OPTIONAL) *GST and PST are included in fee OTHER FEES 205 110 165 90 205 - 14 15 15 35 15 15 15 15 15 FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 204-727-7311, EMAIL [email protected], OR VISIT US AT MINIU.BRANDONU.CA