Howard Payne University will host Young and Summer Scholars programs July 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU Academy of Freedom campus.

These programs are designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6. The goal is to challenge school-age children academically as well as expose them to the HPU campus, college classroom and academic environment.

Summer Scholars is a program for children entering grades 4-6, with innovative instruction in computer graphics, reading, science and physical education. Young Scholars is a program for children entering grades 1-3 features innovative instruction in reading, music, science and physical education.

The registration fee for the program is $100 and includes child’s souvenir book bag, snacks and supplies. Deadline for registration is July 13, 2011, and registration forms can be accessed from the HPU website, www.hputx.edu.

For more information, contact Dr. Julie Welker at 325-649-8508 or by e-mailing jwelker@hputx.edu.

Founded in 1889, HPU is a Christian, coeducational university offering a full array of liberal arts, pre-professional, and honors studies, as well as a graduate program to its students. Located on a residential main campus in Brownwood, Texas, and at three extension centers across the state, the university is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

HPU was ranked #2 in the "Great Schools, Great Prices" among comprehensive bachelor’s degree-granting institutions in the Western region of the United States according to "America’s Best Colleges 2011," published by U.S.News & World Report.