Call for proposals: 2026 Grandparents University
The K-State Alumni Association is offering Grandparents University this summer from July 12–14.
Grandparent’s University is a summer camp where grandparents and their grandchildren can engage in a variety of learning experiences on the K-State campus in Manhattan.
The camp will begin mid-afternoon on Sunday, July 12, and conclude with brunch on Tuesday, July 14. Participants will stay in residence hall suites and eat in one of the residence hall food complexes, just like a college student.
The K-State Alumni Association invites submissions for interactive 75-minute activities appropriate for children between the ages of 8 and 12 for Grandparent’s University. Each presenter or session will have a budget of $100.
This year, colleges may submit multiple proposals. Please do not be afraid to think outside the box. The sessions will be offered in the morning or afternoon of Monday, July 13. Examples of previous sessions include:
- Flour Power, led by the grain science and industry department, where the focus was to learn about the different kinds of flour. Participants were also able to bake a treat to enjoy as a late-night snack.
- Amusement Park Science, led by the College of Education, where the focus was on learning more about the science of roller coasters and the engineering process. Participants were able to utilize simple materials to create and test their thrilling designs.
- Insects All Around Us, led by the entomology department, where the focus was to learn more about insects and other critters all around us. Participants were able to learn how to identify different bugs and were given the opportunity to draw their own bugs.
If interested, please fill out this form.
Grandparents University is sponsored by Interim HealthCare.