DAPHNE, Ala. — Parents who are already looking for ways to occupy their children’s summer afternoons are invited to check out the new Lyceum summer camps being offered by SEEDS, Daphne’s education foundation.

Among the Lyceum’s 2008 classes is introductory Spanish for K-8 students; conversational French for middle-schoolers; a brief history of rock and roll; digital storytelling; and creative writing, dance and visual arts courses — each with a focus on world history and cultures.

Reading, critical thinking, geography, research and computer skills will also be highlighted in this first summer of K- 12 enrichment offerings developed by SEEDS in conjunction with several outstanding Daphne teachers.

“We’re focusing on the humanities because they’re fun and because parents tell us they want more of these kinds of opportunities for their children,” said Ruth Seawell, SEEDS president.

In all, the program features 14 classes to be presented in three week-long afternoon series: June 16–20, June 23–27 and July 11. Most will be held at Daphne East Elementary and Daphne Middle School, and all are designed for students moving into designated grade levels for the 2008–09 school year.  Students attending any Baldwin County public school are invited to take part as well as private, parochial and home school students.

Tuition for each 10-hour course ranges from $50 to $70. Registration is limited to 20 students per class, and participants are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Complete course descriptions and class schedules are available at www.seedsindaphne.org.   Interested parents can download and print the SEEDS’ Lyceum 2008 Summer Camp brochure and mail in their registration with payment to SEEDS, P.O. Box 460, Daphne, AL  36526.

A limited number of scholarships are available and will be awarded based on teacher recommendation and economic need.  Scholarship applications are also available for download at www.seedsindaphne.org  and must be received by no later than June 1. 

For additional information, contact SEEDS at (251) 656-7333 or by e-mail at info@seedsindaphne.org.