What is Monroe City Scholars?
A partnership between ULM and Monroe City School District, the program provides science enrichment to middle school students in Monroe City schools a summer science institute.

What are the Summer Science Institutes?
The Summer Science Institute is a free 6-day, 6-night residential science camps held on the University of Louisiana at Monroe campus.  

Summer Science Institute 2012:
Adventures in SLIME
July 15-21, 2012
Follow the path of the polymers that make up plastics, plywood and propellants.

This camp takes you to a different industrial site each morning to see how slime (or polymers) can be a pathway to careers in local industry.

In the afternoon you will work with a real college professor to investigate different aspects and impacts of these industries through Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences or Biology.

Who can attend the Summer Institutes?

If you will be going into 7th, 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2012 and are currently enrolled in the Monroe City School District with a 2.5 GPA, or an advanced in Science on the iLEAP or LEAP and a good disciplinary record you qualify for a full scholarship to the camp.

How do I apply?

Release forms must be completed and brought to the camp when you drop off your child.  Release forms contents include: (download here)

1. Application
2. Recommendation Forms
3. Release, Waiver, and Authorization for Medical Treatment
4. Medical Treatment Information
5. Photo and Video Release
6. Canoe Waiver
7. YMCA Swim Waiver