Milligan Pre-Camp Email Sent
If you are registered for the Milligan College/TN ACE Camp, July 8-12, and have not received an email regarding check-in location, what to bring to camp, etc., please contact Carlotta Wright at lottieuw@yahoo.com . Thank you.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 11:22 AM (CST)

You Can Still Register for TN or MD ACE Camps
We still have room at Milligan College, July 8-12, and at Mount St. Mary's, July 20-24. Please contact J. R. Barry or Carlotta Wright (emails below) to register.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 11:24 AM (CST)

NO LATE FEE THIS YEAR AT ACE
If you're attending ACE Camp,ACE WILL NOT be imposing late fees.

That means that campers can register for ACE camp without any penalty at all. However,anyone registering now, should contact J. R. Barry by phone (770-241-9945.

We will accept campers, again without any penalty, as long as we have space in the dorms at the respective camps.

Courses for Camps Announced

Basic Literature (SEMO/MC)

Basic literature will introduce first and second year students to the works and authors that appear frequently in quizbowl questions. It is highly recommended that beginning players take one of the basic classes.

Basic Literature Lab (SEMO/MC)

The literature lab will give beginning players an opportunity to reinforce through review and buzzer practice the information learned in the basic literature class. The basic literature lab is only available to students who enroll in the basic literature class.

Basic Science (SEMO/MC)

Basic science will introduce first and second year students to the science topics that appear frequently in quizbowl questions. Special consideration will be give to biology, but other science topics will be covered. It is highly recommended that beginning players take one of the basic classes.

Basic Science Lab (SEMO/MC)

The science lab will give beginning players an opportunity to reinforce through review and buzzer practice the information learned in the basic science class. The basic science lab is only available to students who enroll in the basic science class.

Anatomy (SEMO/MC)

Quizbowl-relevant anatomy topics will be covered, including major organs, systems, and diseases.

Math I (SEMO/MC)

This class will cover basic topics that will appear in computational toss-ups. This class is intended for students who have not yet completed Algebra II.

Math II (SEMO-MC)

This class will cover more advanced topics that will appear in computational toss-ups. This class is intended for students who have already completed Algebra II.

Basic US History (SEMO/MC)

Basic US History will introduce first and second year students to the American history topics that appear frequently in quizbowl questions. It is highly recommended that beginning players take one of the basic classes.

Basic US History Lab (SEMO/MC)

The US History lab will give beginning players an opportunity to reinforce through review and buzzer practice the information learned in the basic history class. The basic US History lab is only available to students who enroll in the basic history class.

Mythology (SEMO/MC)

This class will cover the major stories and characters surrounding Greco/Roman, Norse, Egyptian, and World mythologies.

Scientists (SEMO/MC)

This class will discuss the major figures who have made contributions to scientific knowledge throughout history. Some biographical information will be covered, but most of the class will focus on the theories, discoveries, and inventions of each.

Physics (SEMO)

Earth Science Topics (MC & MSM)

Astronomy (MC & MSM)

Basic Fine Arts (SEMO/MC)

This class will introduce students to the most quizbowl-relevant works and creators of both visual art and classical music. This class will focus only on the most asked-about works, and is intended mainly for first and second year players or those with very little background in fine arts.

Advanced Fine Arts (SEMO/MC)

This class will cover more advanced quizbowl-relevant fine art topics. Advanced Fine Arts is intended for more experienced players or those who already have a basic knowledge of quizbowl fine arts. Both visual arts and classical music will be covered.

North American Geography (All camps)

Students will learn about the political and physical geography of North American geography. Topics will include rivers, mountains, deserts, bodies of water, and cities of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Social Sciences (All camps)

This class will cover the major figures and ideas of the social sciences. Topics in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics will be taught.

Advanced Topics in American History (All camps)

This class is intended for students who have basic background in US History. This year's class will focus mainly on 19th and early 20th century history, including elections, court decisions, and legislative acts.

20th Century Fine Arts (MSM)

The course will cover the major artists and composers of the twentieth century from Post-Impressionism onwards. It will also cover all the major art movements and works.

Philosophy (MSM)

This class presents an overview of Western philosophy from Plato to Derrida. Philosophy is traditionally a very difficult subject for players to learn about and this class aims to introduce each philosopher and their major works and ideas in a simple and understandable way.

Advanced Biology Topics

Post- WWII History (MC)

This class will cover the quizbowl-relevant people, places, and events of the second half of the 20th Century. Major topics will include the Cold War, the Middle East, World Leaders, and American Politics/Domestic Policy.

American Drama (MC)

This class will look at the 20 most asked about works of American Drama. Basic plot elements and characters will be discussed for each play.

British Literature: post Shakespeare (All Camps)

This class will cover major British works of fiction and poetry that are likely to appear in quizbowl questions. Students will learn important plot elements, characters, and poetic lines.

Shakespeare (All Camps)

Shakespeare is the most-asked about writer in quizbowl questions. This class will cover Shakespeare's plays, covering the plot and major characters of each.

20th century Literature (All Camps)

This class will cover major 20th Century writers and works of fiction and poetry that are likely to appear in quizbowl questions. Students will learn about important writers, plot elements, and characters.

Advanced European History Topics (All camps)

This class is intended for students who have basic background in European History. Various quizbowl-relevant topics will be explored, including major rulers, wars, and treaties.

Classes are 70 minutes each day EXCEPT the last day when they are 45 minutes each. Every camper takes THREE courses. Please select three first-choice selections and two back-ups. Campers will register for classes at camp check-in.

SEMO Pictures
Pictures from the 2007 SEMO camp are now posted! Click here!
Posted Sunday, August 19, 2007 9:18 PM (CST)

Presbyterian College Camp Photos!
Pictures from the 2007 Presbyterian College camp are now posted! Click here!
Posted Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:33 PM (CST)