(March 30, 2011) – Lone Star College System’s popular Discovery College summer camp is right around the corner with early-bird registration beginning on April 16.

The camps will be held this summer at LSC-CyFair, LSC- Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery and LSC-Tomball from Monday, June 6 through Thursday, August 4.

Early-bird registration is from 8 a.m. to noon at LSC-CyFair on April 16, and from 9 a.m. to noon on the same day at  LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery and LSC-Tomball.

Participating in Discovery College summer camps provides a unique opportunity for children to develop new skills and learn new ones in a warm, friendly environment led by knowledgeable instructors. Courses are offered for children ages 6 – 18 and vary by campus. Tuition is $89 per week and up.

“What differentiates Discovery College from other camps is that we strive to promote academic, social and emotional learning in all of our sessions, said Robin Garrett, executive director of continuing education for LSCS.  “This holistic approach is what makes learning fun and get students excited about what Lone Star College and a college education can offer them in the future.”

Regular registration begins May 16.

For more specific information on sessions offered at each location visit, LoneStar.edu/discovery-college.

With more than 69,000 students in credit classes for spring 2011, and a total enrollment of more than 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.

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