DAPHNE, Ala.—SEEDS, Daphne’s educational enrichment foundation, will once again present a summer program of afternoon and evening classes open to all Baldwin County public, private and home school students.

SEEDS’ 2009 Summer Lyceum includes 16 thematic courses, all focusing on the humanities and designed to encourage new interests in areas of study that often receive less emphasis within current, state-level accountability standards.

Virtual tours of the  U.S., the United Kingdom and Africa will be among this year’s offerings as well as short histories of math, dance and sports; introductory Spanish; whimsical portraiture; and a brief study of film as art.  Reading, composition, critical thinking, geography, research and computer skills will also be highlighted by SEEDS’ outstanding 2009 Summer Lyceum faculty.

Each 10-hour course will be held over a one-week period on either a Daphne public school campus or at a select community location. New evening classes in Italian cooking and on the history and culture of local jubilees are open to parents and siblings, as well.

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

A limited number of scholarships will be awarded based on teacher recommendation and demonstrated interest and need. Scholarship applications must be received by no later than  May 29.

Contact SEEDS at (251) 656-7333 for more information.