Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Pre-Collegiate Programs
Welcome! This page is designed to provide you with a listing of pre-collegiate programs/camps available for K-12 and Continuing Education programs in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Pre-Collegiate Programs At A Glance
Join our community of passionate alumni, students, staff, and faculty. We help individuals grow through our world-class programming. Our programs, focused on the humanities and arts disciplines, are designed to pique interest and expand knowledge. No matter a student’s age or experience level, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters summer camps and academic programs has something to offer!
Summer Camps
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Pre-Collegiate Programs is committed to enhancing the academic lives of future generations of K-12 through offering programs on a collegiate campus. Summer learning and creative adventures await your child in our kindergarten through 12th grade programs/camps. Our innovative teachers are dedicated to helping children build self-confidence, encourage friendships, advance academic skills, and experience new and exciting ways of learning, exploration, and artistic growth!
All programs are designed to engage students in exciting applications while developing leadership and collaboration skills. Our courses are taught by skilled educators who are practicing professionals in their fields. Furthermore, our programs give students opportunities to explore our campus, meet with faculty, and get a sense of college life. Such experiences can be beneficial to students still exploring schools, majors, and career paths.
Summer Camps Offered
TOPS Piano and Creative Writing Camp
Continuing Education Programs
Continuing Education at the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters offers classes and instructors of the highest quality, so that you have the finest educational experience available in the community. Each program is designed to help you achieve your career and personal development goals.
Programs Offered
Pre-Collegiate Programs & Camps
Program Authorization and Procedures
The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Dean's Office works with the University's Office of Youth Programs to host a variety of educational immersion programs for non-enrolled minors in surrounding communities. The Dean's Office also consults, supports and oversees aspects of program planning in order to ensure that university program standards are met and maintained.
Creating a New Pre-Collegiate Program or Camp
All pre-collegiate programs and camps must be authorized by the appropriate department chair/unit director and, if needed, the dean as well as the Office of Youth Programs per the univeristy's Pre-Collegiate Programs policy 3.1 before program activities can occur. Please be sure to review Pre-Collegiate Programs policy 3.1 which applies to all Florida Atlantic University-operated or affiliated programs (FAU pre-collegiate programs) designed for individuals under 18 years of age who have not yet graduated from high school (“minor participants”), whether operated on or off campus, where the program participants are to be left in the care and supervision of Florida Atlantic University employees or volunteers.
FAU-operated or -affiliated means programs or activities the University operates or sponsors or in which program staff participate through their University roles with the approved use of University trademarks or facilities. The Florida Atlantic University Operating Standards for Pre-Collegiate Programs apply to all programs covered by this policy.
The policy applies year-round - it is not limited to programs conducted during the summer months. In addition, the policy covers the following items and more: Limitations, Exclusions, General Program Staffing Requirements, Program Staff Screening Requirements, Program Staff Training Requirements, Supervision Requirements, Medical Care, Releases And Waivers,Transportation, Insurance Coverage, Housing, Parking Services, Dining Services and other.
Furthermore, all Pre-Collegiate program directors/owners/operators must complete the Program Director’s Orientation Training prior to the start of their Pre-Collegiate program. Please note that if you are interested in starting a program/camp but still unsure, it's best to attend a training in case you do decide to go foward with your program/camp.
*Only authorized programs may be advertised and promoted.
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College Pre-Collegiate Program or Camp Checklist, CLICK HERE.
Third-Party Program or Camp
Excluded from the Pre-Collegiate Programs policy 3.1 are: (i) programs designed for individuals 18 years of age
or older; (ii) programs designed for individuals who have graduated from high school; (iii) FAU’s developmental research (laboratory) school (FAUS) programs designed for FAUS students; (iv) 2 early childhood education programs at FAU’s Educational Research Center for Child Development; (v) recruited student-athlete “official visits” involving minors; (vi) Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved research involving minors; (vii) licensed childcare facilities on campus or
University sites; (viii) activities involving minors who are enrolled, dually enrolled, or accepted for enrollment at the University, or who are employed by the University; and
(ix) field trips, visits, and programs supervised by a minor’s school or organization where guardians or chaperones are invited or expected to accompany and supervise the minors.
Such programs are excluded even if they serve some or all participants under 18 years of age. Also excluded are pre-collegiate students who, on their own, are using University facilities, taking campus tours, or participating in programs that do not involve the University’s assent to directlysupervise the individual.
Renewal of a Previously Offered Pre-Collegiate Program or Camp
All intent letters and applications must be reviewed and submitted annually through the Office of Youth Programs to identify changes in staffing, activities, and other aspects.
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