After 30 years of working as WSU’s physics demonstration specialist, the go-to man for just about any issue or project in the department of physics and astronomy, has retired. Many know Tom Johnson for his bed of nails demonstration or have memories of his hair standing straight up while touching a Van de Graaff generator,.
A decade after attending Cougar Kids Camp as a child, recent WSU graduate Patrick Dinges now serves as a camp coordinator, helping kids develop a habit of healthy activities.
May 7, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
After a year of virtual and hybrid school, canceled activities, and limited social interaction, Pullman-area youth have something to look forward to this summer: the in-person Cougar Kids Camp.
The camp begins June 14 and is open to all area youth in kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities games, fitness classes, crafts, outdoor adventure programs, and more that are designed to be both educational and fun.
“It’s a high‑activity camp,” said DJ Mackie, coordinator of competitive sports and youth programs for University Recreation. “We get the kids engaged and playing with each other and having fun all day long.”