Howard Payne University will host Young and Summer Scholars programs July 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU Academy of Freedom campus.

These programs are designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6. The goal is to challenge school-age children academically as well as expose them to the HPU campus, college classroom and academic environment.

Summer Scholars is a program for children entering grades 4-6, with innovative instruction in computer graphics, reading, science and physical education. Young Scholars is a program for children entering grades 1-3 features innovative instruction in reading, music, science and physical education.

The registration fee for the program is $100 and includes child’s souvenir book bag, snacks and supplies. Deadline for registration is July 13, 2011, and registration forms can be accessed from the HPU website, www.hputx.edu.

For more information, contact Dr. Julie Welker at 325-649-8508 or by e-mailing jwelker@hputx.edu.