As elementaryand junior high schools across the nation are letting out for summer, motivatedstudents are already planning for the return to school. From July 19 to 24,Pacific Union College’s PacificQuest program will provide an opportunity forthese eager students to experience college life at a special camp designed forthem and their gifted peers.

PacificQuest (PQ)is a one-week residential summer experience where motivated students whocompleted grades 6, 7, or 8 in 2015 will live on-campus, learn from current PUCprofessors, and spend time with fellow high-achieving junior high students!Campers will explore college-level coursework and receive one hour of collegecredit for their work.

Sylvia RasiGregorutti, chair of the department of modern languages, will teach the PQ coreclass this summer. In “L’italiano pertutti! A Taste of Italian Language & Culture” students will learn aboutthe beauty of Italy’s language and culture and consider their ownethnolinguistic repertoire. PQ campers also have the opportunity to select anelective course, as well as participate in a myriad of recreation options withstudents who become friends that share a love for learning.

To qualifyfor PacificQuest, students should have achievement test scores of at least 90 percentin language and math, great recommendations from teachers and principals, andgood grades. Enrollment is limited to the 24 most qualified students. Visit the PQ website to learn more and apply.