The Science fair is an annual tradition of Bilkent Erzurum. Every year students prepare projects according to their interests and they present their projects to other students, parents, and visitors. Science Fairs are not only focused on scientific projects but also focus on enjoyable activities such as, films, documentaries, competitions, theatres and dramas too. Science Fairs are held in the last week of May or in the first week of June. Prof. İhsan Doğramacı April 23rd Basketball Tournament The Prof. İhsan Doğramacı April 23 Basketball Tournament for Primary Schools is an annual tournament that starts in the first week of April. The tournament aims to develop unity, brotherhood, and a spirit of sharing among students and to contribute to the physical, social and emotional development of children for the activities held on the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. Clubs Destination Imagination (DI) Music Chess Dance Visual Arts and Design Turkish Drama Model United Nations (MUN) German Language and Literature Listed clubs are available in the 2010-2011 education year. In Bilkent Erzurum clubs are arranged according to the interests of students. Here is the list of some additional clubs active in past terms and years: Mathematics and Mind Games TUBİTAK Science English Debate History Model Entrepreneurship and Investment (MEI) Habitat for Humanity Speed Reading Photography Physical Education Conferences and Seminars Conferences and seminars are taken seriously by Bilkent Erzurum. According to the students and teachers one of the best ways to learn is to listen to experienced people. Therefore, since Bilkent Erzurum works collaboratively with Bilkent University, valuable professors visit Bilkent Erzurum to give conferences. There are sources available to conduct video conferences in Bilkent Erzurum and this option is used if necessary. Music appreciation lessons were taught via video conference in Bilkent Erzurum and students had the opportunity to talk with university professors abroad and from Bilkent University. Bilkent Erzurum has hosted well-known scholars. Trips Abroad New York Bilkent Erzurum students went to New York City twice. The aim of these visits was to meet with graduates of Bilkent University and to experience a new culture in another country. These trips will continue with new groups of students in the coming years. Besides from New York City Bilkent Erzurum students will in the future visit other states in the U.S. and other countries in Europe. Germany A group of Bilkent Erzurum students travelled to Germany with Bilkent Laboratory