Summer Camps
Summer Camps and Programs
Summer Camps and Programs
For up to date information on each camp, please see each organization's website linked below.
For up to date information on each camp, please see each organization's website linked below.
Camp Invention is coming back to MCPS this year! Camp will be held June 3-7, 2024 at Falling Branch Elementary School. It is open to all MCPS K-8 students who love STEM! This camp is an incredible opportunity for students and is often a child's favorite part of summer.
SEP is an academically challenging program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning for students. The program is not meant to supplant the regular school curriculum; rather, it recognizes the importance of allowing able youngsters to explore additional specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and arts. Course activities are compatible with the expected achievement of talented students at specific grade and age levels. William and Mary offers a variety of Spring Saturday Enrichment Courses in both February and March. For more information on, please click the brochure below. You can get more information at their website or register here.
SEP is an academically challenging program with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning for students. The program is not meant to supplant the regular school curriculum; rather, it recognizes the importance of allowing able youngsters to explore additional specialized areas of science, mathematics, humanities, and arts. Course activities are compatible with the expected achievement of talented students at specific grade and age levels. William and Mary offers a variety of Spring Saturday Enrichment Courses in both February and March. For more information on, please click the brochure below. You can get more information at their website or register here.
Summer Regional Governor's Schools are available throughout the state. The Summer Regional Governor's Schools exist in a variety of formats. These schools provide exciting opportunities in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Summer Regional Governor's Schools typically are housed at a public school or on the campus of a college, community college, or university. The lengths of programs vary, with some lasting a week or less while others may last four or more weeks. Gifted students may apply for the regional summer school in their area. Program topics and grade levels vary among the sites and change from year to year in response to annual local evaluations and changing concerns in the localities sponsoring the Summer Regional Governor's Schools. Additional information can be found at the Virginia Department of Education's website.
Summer Regional Governor's Schools are available throughout the state. The Summer Regional Governor's Schools exist in a variety of formats. These schools provide exciting opportunities in the arts, sciences, and humanities. Summer Regional Governor's Schools typically are housed at a public school or on the campus of a college, community college, or university. The lengths of programs vary, with some lasting a week or less while others may last four or more weeks. Gifted students may apply for the regional summer school in their area. Program topics and grade levels vary among the sites and change from year to year in response to annual local evaluations and changing concerns in the localities sponsoring the Summer Regional Governor's Schools. Additional information can be found at the Virginia Department of Education's website.
Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute's (for students in grades: 5-12)
Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute's (for students in grades: 5-12)
Greetings from Purdue University! Here is a summer camp opportunity for youth with high ability currently in grades 5 through 12. Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute’s Summer Residential Camps will be held in July 2023! Registration is now open. For more information, please check out the attached document or visit their website.
Greetings from Purdue University! Here is a summer camp opportunity for youth with high ability currently in grades 5 through 12. Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute’s Summer Residential Camps will be held in July 2023! Registration is now open. For more information, please check out the attached document or visit their website.
Focusing on the Future (for students in grades: 6-12)
Focusing on the Future (for students in grades: 6-12)
Focusing on the Future, offered by the Center for Gifted Education in the College of William and Mary, exposes high-ability learners to career opportunities related to the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences. The program also informs parents of considerations and guidelines for effective career and academic planning. Students have the opportunity to learn about four career areas. Students are exposed to (a) information about work habits and "habits of mind" (e.g., precision and objectivity in math, skepticism and curiosity in science) that lead to successful careers in various fields, (b) an interactive discussion about a variety of career opportunities in a particular field, and (c) steps to take to prepare for specific careers. The date for this year is: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. More information can be found at this website.
Focusing on the Future, offered by the Center for Gifted Education in the College of William and Mary, exposes high-ability learners to career opportunities related to the arts, humanities, mathematics, and sciences. The program also informs parents of considerations and guidelines for effective career and academic planning. Students have the opportunity to learn about four career areas. Students are exposed to (a) information about work habits and "habits of mind" (e.g., precision and objectivity in math, skepticism and curiosity in science) that lead to successful careers in various fields, (b) an interactive discussion about a variety of career opportunities in a particular field, and (c) steps to take to prepare for specific careers. The date for this year is: Saturday, September 23rd, 2023. More information can be found at this website.
Virginia Space Grant Consortium (for students in grades: 10-12)
Virginia Space Grant Consortium (for students in grades: 10-12)
(VSGC) provides the following FREE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities for Virginia high school students in grades 10 through 12.
(VSGC) provides the following FREE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) opportunities for Virginia high school students in grades 10 through 12.
10TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) – Online course for 10th grade students focusing on missions flown or managed by NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a week-long summer academy program at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. http://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/
Virginia Space Coast Scholars (VSCS) – Online course for 10th grade students focusing on missions flown or managed by NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with a week-long summer academy program at NASA Wallops Flight Facility. http://vsgc.odu.edu/spacecoast/
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) – Online course for 11th and 12th grade students focusing on NASA’s human spaceflight missions and the Journey to the Moon and on to Mars with a week-long summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center. Students can earn up to four free dual enrollment college credits. https://vsgc.odu.edu/vasts/
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) – Online course for 11th and 12th grade students focusing on NASA’s human spaceflight missions and the Journey to the Moon and on to Mars with a week-long summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center. Students can earn up to four free dual enrollment college credits. https://vsgc.odu.edu/vasts/
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
11TH AND 12TH GRADE
Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) – This interactive online earth system science course for 11th and 12th grade students features NASA scientific research and data. Students can earn up to five dual enrollment college credits and can also be selected to attend a summer academy program at NASA Langley Research Center. http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS
Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) – This interactive online earth system science course for 11th and 12th grade students features NASA scientific research and data. Students can earn up to five dual enrollment college credits and can also be selected to attend a summer academy program at NASA Langley Research Center. http://vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS
Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program
Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program
A summer program committed to fostering the development of gifted adolescents in the quantitative, verbal, and social areas. The teachers are all college professors who possess a special interest in gifted education. https://www.wvwc.edu/summergifted/
A summer program committed to fostering the development of gifted adolescents in the quantitative, verbal, and social areas. The teachers are all college professors who possess a special interest in gifted education. https://www.wvwc.edu/summergifted/