Summer Opportunities for Gifted Middle School Students

Compiled January 2006

 

Duke Summer Youth Programs                                       www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth

Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 20 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries,attend one of our summer programs. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.

Offerings:          Duke Biosciences & Engineering Camp

                         Grades 6 & 7 in 2005-2006 school year; July 2 – July 14

                          Duke Expressions! Performing Arts Camp

                        Grades 5 – 8 in 2005-2006 school year; June 18 – June 30

                          Duke Young Writers’ Camp

                        Grades 6 – 11 in 2005-2006 school year; 3 sessions

                          Duke Action Science Camp for Young Women

                        Grades 5 – 7 in 2005-2006 school year; June 18 to June 30

 

North Carolina School of the Arts               www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/summersession/

Summer Program at the North Carolina School of the Arts is an exciting living and learning experience – two to five weeks spent away from home, surrounded by fellow artists of diverse ages and backgrounds. Daily classes, workshops and rehearsals are enhanced by a comprehensive schedule of extracurricular activities. For residential students, living among peers further enriches the experience. Whether residential or commuting, all students benefit from quality facilities such as the Hanes Student Commons, the Fitness Center, and Semans Library.

Offerings:          Chamber Music Institute or Dance

                        Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader; June 25 – July 28

 

                        Musica Piccola, Vocal Workshop

                        Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader; June 25 – July 8

 

                        Guitar Workshop

                        Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader; July 16 – July 28

 

                        Chamber Music Institute

                        Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader; July 9 – July 28

 

                        Piano Workshop

                        Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader; June 25 – July 15

 

Cape Lookout Environmental Education Center           www.cleec.org/programs2006.htm

The Cape Lookout Environmental Education Center invites your child to experience the natural wonder of an undeveloped barrier island through engaging hands-on activities featured in a variety of specialized summer camp sessions.  From the study of marine life to examining the impact of human activity on barrier islands, CLEEC campers become informed stewards of this important, and fragile, coastal resource.

All camp sessions provide participants with opportunities for experiential learning and self-discovery.  Programs integrate hands-on science activities, journal writing, poetry and interactive games to allow camp participants to process and express their Cape Lookout experience in personally meaningful ways.  Recreational activities include (when appropriate) swimming, kayaking, hiking, arts and crafts, singing and group games.

CLEEC staff members are experienced, caring and knowledgeable people who enjoy working with children.  Since 1992, parents have relied on CLEEC staffers to educate, captivate and care for their children.

PLEASE NOTE: Summer 2006 camp sessions are limited to 16 participants unless noted otherwise. Campers will be registered on a first come - first serve basis.

Offerings:          Tidal Explorations

                        Entering 7th – 9th graders; June 17 – 22

 

                        Sea Turtles

                        Entering 7th – 9th graders; July 8 – 13

 

                        Island Elements

                        Entering 7th – 9th graders; July 22 – 27

 

UNC-Greensboro Summer Music Camp                                               www.smcamp.org

            The School of Music at UNC Greensboro is pleased to again announce plans for Summer Music Camp, now the largest University Music Camp in America!  This summer we will offer two one-week camps with programs in band, mixed chorus, orchestra and piano serving over 1,800 musicians.

            Offerings:          Jr. High Band, Beginner Band, Piano and Jr. Orchestra

                                    Grades 5 – 8 in 2005-2006 school year; July 9 – 14 and July 16 – 21

 

All Arts and Sciences Camp                                                   web.uncg.edu/dcl/web/allarts/

            Hey! What are you doing this summer? Playing video games? Watching the grass grow or, even worse, mowing it? We've got a better idea. If you're into painting, acting, writing, or doing science experiments, how about joining other kids for the All-Arts & Sciences Camp this summer? You'll get to explore the things that interest you, hang out with some new friends, relax and play sports and other games, and spend time on a college campus.

            Offerings:          Acting                                       Drama                           Mathematics &

                                    Animation                                  Fashion Design                   Gaming

                                    Astronomy                                Flavor Chemistry            Pottery

                                    Auto Design                              Forensics                      Pottery Wheel

                                    Menacing Microbes                    Graffiti Art                      Pre Pre Med

                                    Cartooning                                 History                          Print Media

                                    Chemistry                                 Interior Design               Rhythm Nation

                                    Digital Photography                    Marine Science              Sports Science

                                    Stage Make Up                          Veterinary Science

Camp Broadstone                                                                       www.campbroadstone.com

            Camp Broadstone is Appalachian State University's year round outdoor adventure and retreat center with a specialized summer camp for academically gifted youth. Its 55 acres of woods and meadows are located in the small community of Valle Crucis nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

            Offerings:          June 18 – June 30; July 2 – July 14; July 16 – July 28

 

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp                                        www.ferrum.edu/fcsec

            FERRUM COLLEGE SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP for Academically Motivated Students currently in grades five, six or seven.  Located at Ferrum College in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this residential camp offers an exciting opportunity to:
· pursue academic interests
· explore new ideas
· experience campus life
· make new friends
· have traditional summer-camp fun

            Offerings:           June 25 – July 1; July 2 – July 8

 

iD Tech Camps

            iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens at over 30 universities in the United States and Spain. Our day and overnight summer camps allow students to experience real life at a prestigious university—campers study in computer labs, eat in university dining halls and take campus tours. Boarding campers stay in college dorms. Our summer computer camp courses are for beginner to advanced levels, and vary from creating video games and producing digital movies to designing web pages and learning programming and robotics.

            Offerings:          Adventures in Gaming and Photoshop

                                    Digital Video Production

                                    Programming and Robotics

                                    Video Game Creation

                                    Video Game Creation Xtreme

                                    Web Design and Flash Animation

                                    3D Game Design

 

Summer Science School for Children at the Maritime Museum        www.ncmm-friends.org

The North Carolina Maritime Museum Summer Science School is a program offered to entering first through tenth graders. Participants are introduced to the natural environments and the maritime history of coastal North Carolina. Courses are offered each week from mid-June to early August. Small class size, hands-on activities and field trips combine to make the courses unique educational experiences.

Offerings:          Boat Modeling    Aug 6-7, Sa–Su, 10 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-3 PM  $80, $72       Friends of the Museum

Kayaking I         June 8-9, W-Th, 9 AM-3 PM ($100)

July 6-7, W-Th, 9 AM-3 PM ($100)

Kayaking II        June 22-23, W-Th, 9 AM-3 PM ($100)
Aug 9-10, Tu-W, 9 AM-3 PM ($100)

Maritime Archaeology
July 25-29, M & W, 9 AM-2 PM; Tu &Th,
9 AM-4 PM; F, 9 AM-12 PM ($165)

FOR GIRLS AGES 14–16
Cape Lookout Surfari Overnight Camp
July 25-28, M-Th ($290, $270 FOM membership)