University of OregonDepartment of Economics

SAIL:The Summer Academy to Inspire Learning

is a free program developed and run by the University of Oregon for qualified 8th graders to

learn more about and begin preparing for college. The main activity is a week-long day-camp on the

campus of the University of Oregon where students will learn subjects like psychology, physics, economics and advertising through

interactive experiences, as well as explore campus and college life. Life can take you anywhere --

it’s where you choose to SAIL. Please inquire with your counselor about applying

for SAIL by June 1, 2009.

Universityof

Oregon

Summer Academy to Inspire Learning

SAIL is not your average summer camp. It

is a unique, fun, and interactive program that

engages youth who otherwise may not have

much information on preparing for college.

Students who decide to take advantage of

this free program will get to enjoy SAIL one

week per summer until they graduate high

school. Students will learn about subjects from

distinguished University of Oregon professors

and through fun, social, and interactive activi-

ties. Each summer, students who come back

will participate in a different subject than the

previous summer.

The week at SAIL will also include learning

about the college admissions process, includ-

ing: information in scholarships, applying for

financial aid, and applying to colleges.

SAIL: What’s it all about? Subjects at SAIL

1. Economics: Learn about economics through strategy games that include cash prizes!2. Physics: Learn about the physics of rock climbing while you climb.3. Psychology: Learn about the psychology of a human brain while you’re touching one.4. Journalism: Find out how your favorite advertisements are made by professionals who have worked in the industry.

Perks from SAIL

- Fun and interactive activities- $50 gift certificate upon completion of one week at SAIL- Learn how to get into college and pay for it- Students get familiar with campus -See the dorms -Free lunch at campus cafes -On campus entertainment- Taught by distinguished UO faculty

Instructions: Please complete this application, fold the brochure with the addressed side as the cover and secure with tape. Mail applications in by June 1st, 2009.

Name: ________________________________

Parent/Guardian(s): ______________________

Address: _______________________________

______________________________________

City: __________________________________

Zip Code: ______________________________

Home Phone: ___________________________

Email address: __________________________

School Name: ___________________________

Who referred you to SAIL? (name and phone

number)? ______________________________

______________________________________

Parent/Guardian(s) signature:

______________________________________

Student signature:

______________________________________

We would be more than happy to discuss this opportunity with you, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Professor Bruce Blonigen, Ph: 346-4680, Email: bruceb@uoregon.edu

Professor Bill Harbaugh, Ph: 346-1244 Email: harbaugh@uoregon.edu

Application

SAIL will be held August 3-7, 2009.