Summer Opportunities for Gifted Middle School Students
Carteret Marine Science Academy http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/communications/0506%20news/academy.htm
Trawl from a boat, conduct field research on a barrier island, learn about aquaculture and setting up experiments, work with remotely operated vehicles, perform dissections, or utilize GPS systems and technology. Learn about the many careers in the marine sciences. For rising 7th – 9th graders. June 16 – 20, 2008
Duke Summer Youth Programs www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth
Duke Youth Programs is 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 planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors.
Biosciences & Engineering Camp Grades 6 – 8 June 15 – 27, 2008
Expressions! Performing Arts Camp Grades 5 – 8 June 15 – 27, 2008
Young Writers Camp Grades 6 – 11 June 15 – 27, June 29 – July 11, July 13 – 25, 2008
Action Science for Young Women Grades 5 – 7 June 15 – 27, 2008
Summer Program at the North Carolina school of the Arts is an exciting living and learning experience – 2 to 5 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. All students benefit from quality facilities such as the Hanes Student Commons, the Fitness Center, and Semans Library. Minimum age 12 or rising 7th grader.
Chamber Music Institute June 23 – July 25, July 6 – 25, 2008
Vocal Workshop June 22 – July 12, 2008
Guitar Workshop July 13 – July 25, 2008
Piano Workshop June 22 – July 12, 2008
The School of Music at UNC Greensboro is pleased to announce the Summer Music Camp, now the largest University Music Camp in America! This summer we will off two one-week camps with programs in band, orchestra, and piano serving over 1800 musicians.
Jr. High Band, Beginner Band, Piano, Jr. Orchestra Grades 5 – 8 July 13 – 18, July 20 – 25, 2008
UNC-Wilmington MarineQuest www.uncw.edu/marinequest
Explore, discover and value our marine habitats to become environmentally responsible.
Coast Trek (ages 11-12) Experience first-hand how the forces of nature have created the coastline.
Shore Shots (ages 12-13) Through video, document environmental topics related to marine habitats to create your own public service announcement
Ocean Lab (ages 13-14) Explore 4 fields of marine science: biology, chemistry, geology, and physics using the ocean as a lab.
Camp OCEAN (ages 15-16) Gain first-hand experience in different careers: marine biologist, oceanographer, and marine technology specialist.
SIG combines remarkable academic courses with cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. Engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Small class sizes. 11 residential sessions in 8 states:
Amherst College, MA: 7/20 – 8/9; Bryn Mawr College, PA: 6/22-7/12; Emory University, GA: 6/29-7/19; Princeton University, NJ: 7/20-8/9; Vassar College, NY: 6/21-7/11, 7/13-8/2; U. of Michigan: 6/22-7/12; UC Berkley: 6/22-7/12, 7/20-8/9; UCLA: 7/27-8/16; UT Austin: 7/13-8/2
If you’re into painting, acting, writing, or doing science experiments, how about joining other kids for the All Arts & Science 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.
Alt Radio Alt ‘Zine Animation Cartooning Chemistry Digital Movie Pottery Digital Music Digital Photography Dramacting Fashion Design Fiber Arts Painting Food Chemistry Forensics Go Green History Interior Design Sports Science
It’s Electric Marine Science Mathemagical Arts Mythbusting Rhythm Nation
Camp Broadstone is Appalachian State University’s year round outdoor adventure and retreat center with a summer camp for academically gifted youth. Its 55 acres of woods and meadows are located in the small community of Valle Crucis, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Offerings: June 15 – 27, 2008, July 6 – 18, 2008 July 20 – Aug. 1, 2008
This residential camp is for academically motivated students currently in grades 5, 6, or 7. Located at Ferrum College in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the camp offers an exciting opportunity to pursue academic interests, explore new ideas, experience campus life, make new friends, and have traditional summer-camp fun.
A World of Music Adobe Photoshop American Sign Language Art of Paper Cooking 101
CSI 1&2 Disease Detectives Ferrum Challenge Here Comes the Sun
Living 1800 Style Spanish 1&2 Summer Theater Web Page Design
iD Tech Camps http://www.internaldrive.com/north-carolina/index.htm
iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens at over 30 universities in the US 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.
Adventures in Comics Game Modding I Programming in C++ or Java Video Game Creation 3D Game Design Web Design and Flash Game/Web Design Hybrid
Middle School Engineering Camp At the Havelock Campus Of Craven Community College
The camp will provide students a fun and positive glimpse into various fields of engineering by using hands-on, creative investigations and real-world building activities. This year’s camp theme, “Engineering – Using the Mysteries of Science to Change the World” will encourage students to explore how engineering works to address many of the problems facing today’s society.
June 23 – 27, 2008 The application process will run from Feb. 1 to March 31.
To apply, go to http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/summerprograms/ and follow the link for the Havelock camp.
NOT UPDATED AS OF THE COMPILATION. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE.
ECU Band Camp www.ecu.edu/cs-cfac/music/summer/band/index.cfm
One of the longest running Band Camps in America. Ages 12 – high school. June 15 – 20, 2008
NC State Science House http://www.science-house.org
Some free and amazing opportunities are offered, along with some residential camps with fees, all Science-based. Scroll down the side to Student Programs and K-12 Outreach.
4 Star Academics at the University of Virginia www.4starcamps.com
For rising 9th – 11th graders, these 2-4 week sessions include academics, sports, arts, and more. Study philosophy, SAT prep, creative writing, public speaking, higher math, photography, acting, and more.
Talent Identification Program www.tip.duke.edu
Those students who qualified for TIP offerings by taking the SAT and scoring at high levels have numerous choices for summer studies both in the US at 5 universities and at sites abroad.
University Summer Programs www.studentsreview.com/summer_prog.shtml
Music, art, dance, science, business, engineering, medical, math, religion, foreign language, sports – you name it, it’s available.
National Junior Leaders Conferences http://lead-america.org/conferences/index.html
This youth leadership organization aims to educate and inspire our next generation of leaders. Leadership and career discovery (Forensic Science, Entrepreneurship, Law, Medicine) conferences are offered.
Appalachian State University Cannon Music Camp www.cannon.appstate.edu
Cannon Music Camp, on the campus of Appalachian State University, is open to serious music students who have completed grades 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. The camp provides a 4-week, music-filled retreat in North Carolina's magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. The "camp home" is a University residence hall located near Broyhill Music Center. June 28 – July 26, 2008
Governor’s PAGE Program www.volunteernc.org/code/govpage.htm
Work with officials who create the laws of our state and see how government works. For ages 15-18; week-long
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center www.crowcanyon.org
Think you’re too young for
archaeology? Think again! This week-long middle school archaeology camp is
filled with fun activities, interesting discussions, and opportunities to make
new friends. June 22 – 28, 2008
Salem Spotlight
http://spotlight.salem.edu
Courses in numerous aspects of writing, design, art, science, and Spanish are offered to rising 7th -11th grade girls. Located in Winston-Salem, NC. June 24 – July 4, July 6 – July 18, 2008
Odyssey Expeditions www.odysseyexpeditions.com
Exciting summer educational adventure voyages are offered! Choose scuba diving, sailing, or marine biology while partaking in island exploration on safe adventures. Explore the British Virgin Islands or Windward Islands on a 14, 21, or 28 day voyage for teens and college students.
New York Film Academy http://www.nyfa.com/summer_camp/programs/acting/index.html
Learn about filmmaking, acting, 3-D animation, screenwriting, or digital journalism. Programs range from one to 4 weeks in NYC, Hollywood, Boston, Florida, France, Italy, England. Ages 10 and up.