IRONTON — This summer, Ohio University Southern in Ironton celebrates the 30th year of the Academy of Excellence program.

July 26 through Aug. 6, students entering grades 1st-8th have the opportunity to participate in courses that appeal to their intellectual and creative needs. Students may participate in two different classes. Online registration at www.southern,ohiou.edu/ae begins Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The cost of the Academy of Excellence has been lowered this year to $30 per class in celebration of the 30th year anniversary.

A variety of classes will be offered at each grade level.

Grades 1st and 2nd:

Kid’s Creative Kitchen

Science in Motion

The Ocean

Life in Colonial America

Friends with Animals

Learn the Art of Rubber Stamping

Out of This World-Fun in Outer Space

Fun with Math and Science

Grades 3rd and 4th:

Kids Creative Kitchen

Science In Motion

The Ocean

Friends with Animals

Out of This World-Fun in Outer Space

Life in Colonial America

Get at the Heart of Art

Learn the Art of Rubber Stamping

Fun with Math and Science

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Fun with Computers

My First Guitar

Fashion Design for Girls

Where in The World…

Grades 5th and 6th:

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Fun With Computers

My Second Guitar

Fashion Design For Girls

Where in the World…

Fun in the Great Outdoors

Math Fun with Stained Glass Art

CSI- Creative science Investigators

Socialize Smart

Shutter Bugs

Monsters, Ghosts and UFO’s

Computer Creations

Learn the Art of Theatre.

Grades 7th and 8th:

Fun in the Great Outdoors

Math Fun with stained Glass Art

CSI-Creative Science Investigators

Socialize Smart

Shutter Bugs

Monsters, Ghosts and UFO’s

Computer Creations

Learn the Art of Theatre

Organizers of the program welcome all past students, teachers, and aides to a 30-year Academy Reunion Party Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Shaffer Courtyard.

For more information, contact Janet Wagner at (740)-533-4544 or by email at wagnerj@ohio.edu.