Attendees reside in Hayes Hall on the OWU campus, where they live in a family group atmosphere with an adult OWjL counselor. Approximately 518 campers attended the 1999 OWjL program representing over 116 middle schools in the central Ohio counties of Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union. June 25-30 Applications are available January 6, 2000. Applications are due February 29, 2000. Acceptances will be sent by April 17, 2000.
Financial aid is available.
For many campers, the OWjL experience is the first to confirm that being bright is rewarding, fun, and a talent worth developing. The scholarship program is designed to ensure that all qualified students can attend. The finest and most inspiring teachers are recruited and include a WCMH meteorologist, the recipient of a national journalism award, the National Boomerang champion, and the director of Opera Columbus. In 1999 over 16 percent of the campers were minority students. The first OWjL camp was held in 1982 and was attended by 177 students.