AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta is accepting registrations for the 2014 YoUMA Summer Scholar Program, which offers college credit to high school students through a week-long summer program that provides hands-on academic and social experiences in a college environment.

The program takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 21-25, at the University of Maine at Augusta campus.

There will be courses in architecture, rocketry, novel writing, acting and Photoshop. Students will also have the opportunity take part in a various team-building exercises, networking activities and service learning opportunities.

The cost of registration is $270, which includes breakfast and lunch. An application process for scholarships is available.

For more information, call Jeremy Bouford, program coordinator, at 621-3062 or visit www.yo.uma.edu.

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