Tag: Grandparents University
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Grandparents’ U video captures fun, learning of record year for camp
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We told you here recently about the record year for Grandparents’ University, the multigenerational UW-Green Bay summer camp that welcomed more than 200 grandparents and grandkids during its two-day run last week. We had the chance to grab our video camera and tag along, capturing the fun of “major” classes (including way-cool rocketry) and talking…
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New video: Grandparents’ U celebrates record year of learning, fun
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Grandparents’ University at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay welcomed a record 204 participants July 11-12 for multigenerational learning — along with plenty of fun. The annual summer camp offers a fun chance for grandparents and grandchildren to bond, organizers say, while also offering younger attendees a taste of college life.
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In the news: Record Grandparents’ U a multigenerational hit
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The Green Bay Press-Gazette and NBC 26 on Thursday (July 11) captured the fun and learning of UW-Green Bay’s Grandparents’ University (GPU), coming to campus to tell the stories of the popular program. GPU enrollment is a record 204 campers for 2013, up more than 50 participants from last year. Many of its popular “major”…
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Grandparents’ University, opening Thursday, will have record participation
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Grandparents’ University, the innovative multigenerational summer camp experience at UW-Green Bay, will have a record-setting number of grandparents and grandkids ready to have some fun and learn new things during this year’s camp, which runs Thursday and Friday (July 11 and 12). More than 200 grandparents and grandkids are scheduled to take enjoyable, hands-on classes…
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UW-Green Bay presents Grandparents’ University® for summer 2013
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Grandparents and their grandchildren between the ages of 7 and 14 can share their love of learning at the two-day Grandparents’ University summer camp at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. At one of 13 Grandparents’ Universities in the country, UW-Green Bay participants will enjoy the camaraderie of other families, quality time with grandchildren and learning…
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New video: ‘Even more fun than I expected,’ Grandparents’ U an all-ages hit
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We recently shared some great photos from last week’s Grandparents’ University, which set a new record for attendance with 150 participants. Now, we’ve got video with highlights of the two-day camp, including reflections from grandparent and grandkid alike. For Katie Coyle, the experience was a blast. “It’s really a lot of fun, you learn a…
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Video: Campers young and old make memories during Grandparents’ U
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A record 150 grandparents and grandkids found fun in learning together July 12-13, during Grandparents’ University at UW-Green Bay. From arts to music, geology, rocketry and more, there were classes for every interest — and memories for every pair. “Grandparent University, celebrating our seventh year, is just growing leaps and bounds,” said Mona Christensen, director…
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In pictures: Record class shares fun in learning at Grandparents’ University
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A record 150 grandparents and grandchildren enjoyed learning together July 12-13 at UW-Green Bay, taking part in the seventh annual Grandparents’ University. Grandparents’ University offers hands-on learning and fun for both the elder and younger GPU campers, while also offering grandkids a glimpse of college life, said Mona Christensen, director of Camps and Conferences at…
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In the news: Grandparents, grandkids shoot for the moon at GPU
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It’s been a fun and busy couple of days for 150 grandparents and grandchildren attending the seventh year of Grandparents’ University here on campus. From rocketry and cooking to music, art and more, these multigenerational learners are taking a variety of courses while spending valuable time together. The Green Bay Press-Gazette came to campus Thursday…
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Breaking mascot news: Phlash Phoenix rides Zippin Pippin with GPU crew
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Throughout the 7-year run of UW-Green Bay’s popular Grandparents’ University, photos with the school mascot and trips to Bay Beach Amusement Park have been among the many highlights for grandparents and grandkids alike.