Applications are currently being accepted for the Lyon College Summer Academics and Recreation and Fun Included (SAFARI) program.

This year's sessions are June 2-13 and June 16-27.

Lyon SAFARI is designed to provide students who have completed grades K-6 with enriching, challenging, and fun learning experiences in a variety of content areas. Recreational classes will also be offered in addition to academic courses.

Melissia Cooper, SAFARI program director, said in setting up the courses, priority has been given to activities not ordinarily done in the regular curriculum due to time and/or monetary restraints. The program is developed to provide a broad range of exposure, rather than a narrow focus on the child's favorite area of interest.

The SAFARI program began in 2000 when Peggy Roettger, wife of Lyon President Dr. Walter Roettger, suggested creating a "kid's college" to help the community get involved in what Lyon had to offer.

The cost to participate in Lyon SAFARI is $310 for one session or $560 for both sessions. One session includes 80 hours of supervision (60 hours of instruction), 10 lunches, 20 snacks and required camp insurance. Each student also receives a camp T-shirt. Extra T-shirts can be purchased for $7 each.

For the second child in a family, fees are $260 for one session or $460 for both sessions. Each child being registered requires a separate application.

Students having completed grades K-2 can sign up for a half-day college. The price is $170 for one session or $300 for both sessions. These fees include the required camp insurance. For the second child in a family, fees for a half-day session are $140 for one session or $250 for both sessions. Student can have lunch served for an extra $30 per session. Please mark on the application if you prefer to attend classes in the a.m., p.m., or mid-day.

Scholarship funds are provided by community businesses and civic organizations.