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Registration open for Civic Heroes summer camp at Troy University

News |  May 29, 2025 |  By Savanah Weed

Registration is open until June 13.

Registration is open until June 13.

Registration is ongoing for the annual Civic Heroes summer camp, offered by Troy University’s Office of Civic Engagement.

The camp is designed for rising fourth-through-sixth-grade students who have a knack for serving their neighbors, learning how to tackle community challenges or who are simply looking for fun activities this summer.

“Civic Heroes is all about inspiring…

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Campers hold mock election, write to City Council at Civic Heroes Camp

News |  August 1, 2023 |  By Savanah Weed

Students learned about government and community assets during the annual Civic Heroes Camp held each July.

Students learned about government and community assets during the annual Civic Heroes Camp held each July.

Troy University’s Elm Street Gym was packed with activity and excitement during the fourth annual Civic Heroes Camp hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement held from July 17-21.  

At Civic Heroes Camp, campers become superheroes-in-training and build their own communities, run their cities and help their neighbors. Campers also participate in creative games, activities…

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Civic Heroes Camp teaches children how to be real-life superheroes

News |  July 28, 2022 |  By Savanah Weed

Civic Heroes Camp taught local children about government and how to be a good citizen.

Civic Heroes Camp taught local children about government and how to be a good citizen.

Approximately 40 children learned about community heroes and how to be super citizens during the week-long Civic Heroes Camp hosted by the Office of Civic Engagement at Troy University from July 18-22.

The third annual event was held in person for the first time since its creation in 2020, and Civic Engagement Coordinator Lauren Cochran said it was…

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Free Civic Heroes summer camp for kids begins June 14

News |  May 14, 2021 |  By Greg Phillips

The registration deadline is May 26 for the camp, which is aimed at children in fourth, fifth and sixth grade.

The registration deadline is May 26 for the camp, which is aimed at children in fourth, fifth and sixth grade.

Registration is ongoing for the second annual Civic Heroes virtual summer camp, offered by Troy University’s Office of Civic Engagement.

The free camp is designed for rising fourth-through-sixth-grade students who have a knack for serving their neighbors, learning how to tackle community challenges, or who are simply looking for fun activities this summer.

Because this…

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