STEP will be held at Calvin College, June 11-13, 2010.

At STEP, students entering grades 8 through 11 are given three days of a real-life college experience as they...

• Live in a residence hall with an assigned roommate.
• Attend simulated college courses instructed by Calvin professors and local professionals.
• Explore standardized tests and future career directions through interactive workshops.
• Eat in the dining halls with other academically motivated peers and with Calvin College students.
• Gather for singing, testimony, prayer, and hearing God's word.

See photos from STEP 2009...

Parent Academy

An important focus of STEP is encouraging parents to get involved in a significant way in their child’s educational goals. On Saturday, June 12 beginning at 4 p.m., parents of STEP participants are invited to attend two mini-workshops about the college entry process, dine in style on campus and
enjoy a special presentation by the students. Conference registration includes two complimentary tickets to the Saturday, June 12 parent dinner. Please reserve your place by phone; 616-526-6749.

Workshop Offerings

We offer a wonderful selection of academic and expressions workshops for STEP! To get a taste for what to expect from STEP workshops, see last year's course descriptions.

Registration and Fees

Registration for the entire STEP weekend is $75 if paid by the early bird registration date (early May), and $85 if received after that date. This fee includes housing, meals and all activities and is non-refundable.

Students can register in one of two ways:

1. Register online for STEP. You must also drop off to the Office of Pre-College Programs at Calvin College:

• A copy of your school ID card or report card with grades
• A completed copy of the Calvin College Climbing Center Registration Form (if you would like to be able to use the Calvin indoor climbing center as part of the STEP conference programming)
• The registration fee (if paying by check) to the Office of Pre-College Programs.

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2. Download and complete the Registration Form for drop-off at the Office of Pre-College Programs at Calvin College, along with the following required documents:

• A copy of your school ID card or report card with grades
• The registration fee (see above for fees based on registration date)
• A completed copy of the Calvin College Climbing Center Registration Form (if you would like to be able to use the Calvin indoor climbing center as part of the STEP conference programming)
• Completed copies of the STEP Release and Waiver Form and Medical Form

Please also review the Summer Safety information for STEP participants.

For more information about STEP, contact:

Office of Pre-College Programs
Calvin College
1845 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402
precollege@calvin.edu
(616) 526-6749

For more information about other summer camp opportunities at Calvin, visit:

www.calvin.edu/go/camps

STEP West

The STEP West Conference is a bi-annual event that gathers youth from Red Mesa (Arizona/New Mexico) and Sun Valley (California) to explore the possibilities of higher education.

Modeled after the annual STEP (Striving Toward Educational Possibilities) Conference held on Calvin's campus, STEP West is held in either Red Mesa or Sun Valley, and offers programming adapted to be relevant for youth from these areas. Students get a glimpse into the life of a college student through:

• experiencing a campus-like setting
• living in residence for the weekend
• participating in model classes
• attending expressions workshops
• co-curricular activities
• spiritual growth experiences

The conference is organized by Calvin College staff in collaboration with local leaders in Red Mesa and Sun Valley. The cost of meals and lodging is covered by a small registration fee.

Funding by Richard D. Van Lunen Foundation