[Entm-beu] Fwd: Entomology Camp

[Krista Zavala]

Sent on behalf of Ashley Bui <ashley.bui at email.ucr.edu>


Hey all!

Just a reminder to sign up for the 2026 Entomology Summer Camp if you are
interested! Currently, it will take place June 15-19th (the week after the
end of the spring quarter). The Entomology Summer Camp is an amazing
opportunity to teach high school-aged students about different fields in
entomology. But if you don't want to work with the kids, there are plenty
of opportunities to help in other ways! It is also a great way to get a lot
of outreach hours as any time spent working on the camp (meetings,
curriculum development, logistical planning, advertising, etc.) can be used
for outreach hours. We essentially have four different roles you can
volunteer for:

*1. Administration*
Logistical work
Coordinates registration, background checks for counselors, handles camp
money, safety training with counselors, arranges parking, deals with EH&S
Ensures other committees are keeping on track

*2. Advertising*
Promotes and advertises the camp through social media and advertising
flyers (at schools, libraries, insect fair, etc.)
Creates the design for the advertisements
Brainstorms creative ways to reach broader audiences
Taking pictures of students for social media and future promotions

*3. Curriculum Development*
Develops the curriculum for the camp. Includes, lectures, planned
activities, camp schedule, purchasing supplies, reserving rooms, can help
with the camp set-up if not a counselor
Can divide into smaller subgroups based on the specific days/topics
Ideally includes a diversity of grad students from different fields and
disciplines

*4. Camp Counselors (only one that works with the students!)*
Is in charge of the campers during the week of the camp
Will have to do background checks and safety training
At least one counselor a day should have CPR certification
Ideally includes a diversity of grad students from different fields and
disciplines
Counselors can sign up for specific days
Taking pictures of students for social media and future promotions


If you are newer student and are worried about your qualifications, don't
be! Many grad students volunteer in their first year and do an amazing job.
We are also accepting upperclassmen entomology students if they want to
volunteer (though we do require that you have taken at least ENTM100). I
will also be looking for people to take charge of Administration,
Advertising, or Curriculum Development, please let me know! It is a great
skill to put on your CV and I will still be here to assist in any way that
I can!


Here is the link to the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w7tGS6NNys_s92kP-wBkgMelvJo1WIScJYIpDY42RcM/edit?usp=sharing
And if you are a grad student and do not have access to the spreadsheet,
please email Sarah <sarah.schroeder at email.ucr.edu> to be added to the EGSA
google drive. If you are an undergrad, contact me directly and I will add
you to the sheet myself!

Best,
Ashley Bui
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