STEP will be held at Calvin College, June 20-22, 2008.

Our theme for the 2008 STEP Conference is Preparing to Soar based on Isaiah 40:31. We believe God has uniquely gifted each person with wings to fly. Through STEP, we aim to help students soar as they fulfill the destinies God has planned for them.

From 10:00am on June 20 through 1:00pm on June 22, 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.

Parent Event

An important focus of STEP is encouraging parents to get involved in a significant way in their child’s educational goals. On Saturday, June 21 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 21 parent dinner. Please reserve your place by phone; 616-526-6749.

Registration and Fees

Registration for the entire STEP weekend is $75 if paid by May 23, 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. Mail in a copy of your school ID card or report card with grades along with the registration fee to the Office of Pre-College Programs.

or

2. Download and complete the Registration Form. Enclose a copy of your school ID card or report card with grades along wtih the Registration Form and Fee and mail to the Office of Pre-College Programs.

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