Volunteer at the Muscular Dystrophy Summer Camp

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for volunteers for their annual summer camp (July 13-20th) at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in beautiful Hudson, Illinois, on the shores of Lake Bloomington. Volunteers would be paired with a camper (ages 6-17) and assist with activities (swimming, adaptive sports, karaoke, etc) and daily living. Students who are interested can call (217) 351-1853 or e-mail Stevi Hodge at shodge  ---at-- mdausa.org to get an application. This is a great experience especially for those interested in education or pre-health careers! 

Research Opportunity

Here's a way to get involved in some research on childhood obesity. This could be a valuable experience for those interested in: Scientific research, childhood obesity, careers in healthcare.


STRONG Kids:  Fall 2011-Spring 2012
2011
 The STRONG Kids research program is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of childhood obesity and health.  The program is currently recruiting 
students to assist with data collection during the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 semester!
This opportunity will provide students with a first-hand experience working as part of a research team as well as to help them develop a working knowledge of the theory and applications of trans-disciplinary research used to guide the STRONG Kids research program.  
Students will also attend class once a week and earn course credit!!!
 You are eligible to participate if you :
• Have Soph., Junior or Senior standing for Fall 2011; 
• Are available at least one morning per week from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.; 
• Are able to attend a lab meeting every other week on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
For an application please visit: 
http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/SKUnderResearch.htm
Visit http://go.illinois.edu/frcstudents to learn more about:
• The STRONG Kids research program
• STRONG Kids research sub-projects
• A list of project investigators and their affiliation(s)
• FRC Undergraduate Research Program
• Examples of research activities

Summer course for those interested in working with children: CI260 Serving the Child and Family in Urban Schools/Community

I just received word about this summer course opportunity for those exploring a possible career working with children. It's not just for those interested in education - if you see working with children in your future in any capacity, such as counseling, pediatric care, etc., then this might be a good opportunity. Here's the blurb they sent me:

C&I 260:  Serving the Child and Family in Urban Schools/Community

Credit: 2 Hours; 4 Hours of Graduate Credit Upon Arrangement

Dates:  June 13-August 4

Time:   9:00–10:50 a.m., Monday & Wednesday

This community engagement course is designed for students interested in working with children (birth through high school), careers serving children, and/or parenthood. The focus for this course will be families and communities in the urban environment.  A minimum of 30 hours will be spent as part of an approved community activity in a partnering neighborhood in Chicago. Class content focuses on relating to children, motivating and engaging children in learning, community institutions and agencies serving children, and social issues affecting the lives of American children today. Particular focus of the community placement will be on diverse, immigrant families and children, understanding assets, risks and resilience.  Graduate level credit will require an additional assignment or extended research focus in the community activity and will need to be discussed with the instructors.