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Western Carolinian Volume 45 Number 34

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  • THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/July 3,1980 Page 3 Vacation courses offered at Cherokee Camper college a chance to relax by Toni Saddler News Editor Mountain Backpacking and canoeing gives the people visiting Camper College in the Smokies a chance to learn more about mountain litt-. Camper College is a series of vacation osursi s offered by WCU's Division of Continuing Education on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Courses ranging from "Appalachian Dancing"' to "Kayaking on the Tuckaseigee" are offered. This program differs from the stereotype classroom situation because classes sre smaller and there is no evaluation. Camper College attempts to help visitors to get lost in their adventures, not in the crowds. The only requirement is that the vacationists schedule their vacation so they will be in Cherokee on the days the classes are being taught. In its third vear of operation, Camper College is open from late June through August and classes meet on Fridays and Saturdays. Most classes run from 9am to 4pm and art- offered more than once throughout the summer. (lasses arc taught by well-trained faculty members who live in the Smokies vear round. Some are university I'h.D's and others are expert craftsmen, musicians or outdoorsmen. Registration for the program closes seven days prior to the slarl of each class. Enrollment is limited for some classes so early registration is advisable. Tuition for each course varies, but most courses average $35. AS35 coupon book for mountain attractions such as the Cydorama Wax Museum is included in the tuition price. The courses offered range from: "Escape to Cherokee," to "Kayaking on the Tuckaseigee.'' "Escape to Cherokee'' is a new course and is being offered this year, lt includes a two-day tour of Cherokee and surrounding areas. An initial briefing on the area is given by Duane King of the Museum of the: Cherokee Indian. ITS COUNTRY AND WESTERN MONTH AT THE CATSKELLER c0bNr >Ns SPECIALS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY MONDAY THURS Old Fashioned Bar B Que On A Bun Crisp Potato Chips Choice of Small Drink $1.00 TUESDAY Breaded Chuckwagon Pattle On A Bun Crisp Potato Chips Choice of Small Drink $1.00 WEDNESDAY The All American Hot Dog All The Way Crisp Potato Chips Choice of Small Drink SI .00 EAT HER* TA*B OUT WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PACK YOUR PICNIC FOR YOU LOCATED SECOND FLOOR UC The All American Hamburger Crisp Potato Chips Choice of Small Drink SI .00 FRIDAY Cold Fried Chicken Home Made Potato Salad Baked Beans Dinner Rolls Choice of Small Drink S1.75 Visitors are given in-depth tours of historic and scenu sites by Mr. Robert Bushyhead, Inter- pretoi tor the Cherokee rravel Council, and Mary Chiltoskey, an authority on medicinal plants and Cherokee legends. This course provides a chance to see Cherokee, behind-the-scenes, It is ottered every Friday and Saturday in July and August and costs $35. Bus transportation is provided. Recently Camper College has received national attention. A comprehensive article on the program has been published in the August 1980 issue of Trailer Life magazine. A similar article was published in the Tar Heel last spring. 1 -'or more information and registration for any Camper College course, interested persons should write Camper College, Division of Continuing Education, WCU, or call 7397. The trout are waiting. Japan Study A special international studies course on the important characteristics of the Japanese culture and realm has been added to WCU's summer term offerings. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the course will ntili/e more than two do/en high-quality videotape programs to provide a broader understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship and its intertwined economic. political, and international interests. Special Notice effective immediately The Charlotte Observer will only be available Anyone interested in subscribing by this means should contact Tony Pressley, Circulation The Charlotte Observer at the toll-free number listed below 'Only Be Available By Mail" 1-800-432-6010 AWMiMi Ten usfcr a milium Luau. The Ufidi bheJl Sounds <*r _ ?ny Friday Jul* H, in rhe. Tcs> of "Uie SfAirs Revrau rarer .» i. FeA-K-ruv E*c.tic fee ci_ of the* Soii+O Rn..t«c. Rcroanfu. t-Ut^wan fOu^. and TrcpitAl "Don-cations 'LUAU BUFFET Baked Ham Haw/an an Chicken Curry Lomi - tcnii Salnxn Batter Fried Shrimp With Sweet - ScuP Sauce AI mend FrK'U Rur Hawaiian Sweet Potate Ca">sercie Hauna tea VaTad Fresh Fruit Cipnpoivi CctOimt Haup'ta Trcp'.t&l Relishvs Kcna Cotter fruit punch $5. CO We Kce| r Chirac oryi Visa
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