Ohio University Southern is celebrating 35 years of its Academy of Excellence summer camp coming up July 20-24 9 a.m. -noon each day at the Ironton and Proctorville campuses.

The camp offers a fun, educational summer experience for children in grades 1-6, and this year campers will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes.

Those in grades 1-3 taking part in Ironton will be able to choose from Fables and Fairy Tales, Computer Travel, My First Self Portrait, Junior Master Chef and Let’s Play a Game! Classes offered to Ironton campers in grades 4-6 are Self Portrait, Me, Myself and I, Weird Science 1 and 2 and Let’s Play a Game!

To those who take part in Proctorville, campers in grades 1-3 will be able to choose from Globetrotters, MAD Science, Kidding Around Yoga and Ballers 101. Classes offered to Proctorville campers in grades 4-6 are Globetrotters, MAD Science, Kidding Around Yoga, Full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Ahead and Advanced Ballers.

A bonus Fun Fitness class will be available to all campers at both locations as well.

The cost for the week is $75 per child. For more information about the classes or to register, visit www.ohio.edu/southern/ae or call 740-533-4600 for the Ironton campus or 740-886-7655 for the Proctorville campus.

In addition to the Academy of Excellence, the Ohio University Southern Equine Program is hosting a “Horse Lover’s Camp” July 27-31 at the Ohio Horse Park in Franklin Furnace. Campers will broaden their knowledge on riding, grooming, horse behaviors and more. Each day will have a morning session from 9 a.m. –noon or an afternoon session from 1-4 p.m.

The cost for this camp is $200 for the week and a separate application is required. For more information or to register, contact Kelly Hall at 740-354-9347 or send an email to OHPinfo@ohio.edu.