Enrichment Opportunities for Gifted Students in North Carolina Warren Wilson near Asheville (ages 8-17 or grades 3-12) http://www.appalachianinstitute.org/?page_id=67 University of North Carolina at Greensboro http://allarts.uncg.edu/ Cedar Mountain in Western North Carolina (grades 4 to 9) http://www.greenriverpreserve.org/ University of North Carolina at Wilmington (age 11 to 13) MarineQuest: Coast Trek Appalachian State University, Boone (grade 4 to 9) Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted and Talented Youth University of North Carolina, Greensboro (grade 5 to 12) Summer Music Camps http://www.smcamp.org/ William and Mary Summer Enrichment Program http://education.wm.edu/centers/cfge/precollegiate/sep/ SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized) This summer camp, located in North Carolina, is specially designed to meet the needs of students who are both Learning Disabled and Gifted, ages 12-15. http://www.soarnc.org/courses/ncag.html Duke Bioscience and Engineering Camps for High School students http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/biosci_hs/ William and Mary Summer Enrichment Program https://events.wm.edu/event/view/wm/21868 University of North Carolina (ages 7-17) id Programming Academy for Teens Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) Durham,NC (grade 9 to 12) NC State University-Raleigh Campus Engineering Summer Program http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/ Catawba--Science http://www.catawbascience.org/ Asheville-Earth Science http://www.colburnmuseum.org/ Wilmington-Marine Science http://www.uncw.edu/dpscs/marinequest/
Summer Programs Listed by Topics of Interest http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/articles_id_10370.aspx Organizations, Publications, Affiliated Universities and Schools http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/browse_resources_163.aspx NC Summer Programs and Camps http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/north-carolina/ Appalachian State University (Science, Tech, Engineering and math) http://stem.appstate.edu/outreach Governor s School (Winston-Salem, Raleigh) Nominated by teachers (sophomores and juniors) http://www.ncgovschool.org/ North Carolina School of Science and Math http://www.ncssm.edu/ Tar Heel Girls (Catawba College) This is a week-long workshop in June in the legislative process sponsored by the North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary. This is for rising high school seniors girls. http://www.thgs.com/ Tar Heel Boys (Catawba College) The American Legion believes there is no better way to ensure the survival of our republic than to train our young people in the ideals and objectives of American government. This is a weeklong workshop for junior boys. http://www.ncboysstate.org/ Duke Summer Session Grades 10 or 11, the Duke Summer College for High School Students(passions and talents) Grades 9-12, the Duke Summer Academy for High School Students (global perspective) Watch website for application information starting in December http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students NC Outward Bound Courses offered for ages 14-18 and held in the mountains of western NC and on the NC Outer Banks A non-profit wilderness-as-the-classroom school, Outward Bound teaches self reliance, environmental stewardship, physical fitness, craftsmanship, and compassion http://www.ncoutwardbound.org Governor s Page Program Year-round opportunity for high school students (ages 16-18 and in good academic standing) to spend one week in Raleigh learning about state government Students are responsible for their accommodation arrangements and receive $150 for their week of service to offset incurred costs Applications available at http://www.governor.state.nc.us/administration/pages Summer Ventures Is a cost-free, four-week summer residential program of the UNC system that takes rising junior and senior students beyond the traditional boundaries of high school science and math. To apply visit www.summerventures.org/apply Please pay attention to details when applying. Teacher and school counselor evaluations required. http://www.summerventures.org/
Naval Academy Summer Programs The naval academy hosts two-summer programs aimed at high performing math and science students. The STEM program is eligible to current 8 th through 10 th graders. The NASS program is eligible to current 11 th graders. Deadlines in April and March of each year. www.usna.edu/admissions/stem or www.usna.edu/admissions/nass NC Community Development Initiative s Youth Leadership Program Open to 11 th graders, paid 6 week, internship in Raleigh, NC. http://www.ncinitiative.org/leadership-development/youth The Shelton Challenge at NC State University Participate in team-building activities focused on honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility. Assess personal leadership skills and practice leading teammates daily. Cost is $600; However scholarship is available. http://sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu/youth-shelton-challenge/ UNC Chapel Hill Heels for Success Program Heels for Success is a one-day summer program to help academically talented, rising sophomores and juniors prepare for college. You will learn techniques for approaching the ACT, explore the campus, and learn how to manage the college application process. http://admissions.unc.edu/heels-for-success/ LENS High School Program at Wake Forest University Join a diverse group of high school students from around the world. Challenge yourself intellectually and experience life on the campus of a top liberal arts university. Choose from Global Sustainability or Cultural Crossroads. Rising juniors or seniors. Tuition is $4100.00; however there are need-based scholarships. This fee covers all academic expenses, educational material, excursion costs, housing and meals. http://lens.wfu.edu/apply/ NC A & T camps http://www.ncat.edu/academics/outreach/sumcp/documents/2015 Departmental Summer.pdf SOaR Aviation Aerospace Science Summer Camp Rising juniors and seniors $700 - academically challenging, fun-filled, high-flying week http://www.thecelebratefreedomfoundation.org/2015aerospacesummercamp.htm LEDA Scholars LEDA is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying and developing the academic and leadership potential of exceptional juniors from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. It is free for all students admitted. Juniors should be in top 10% of class, enrolled and excelling in rigorous courses, above average test scores and strong analytical, reading, and writing skills demonstrating readiness for the level of work expected at colleges and universities. http://ledascholars.org/about/mission/ For more information on enrichment programs and other programs available in North Carolina please visit the Directory of College Prep Opportunities on the College Foundation of North Carolina Website. This directory provides a comprehensive view of pre-college programs that provide academic support and enrichment to North Carolina high school students.
Enrichment Opportunities for Gifted Students in the Nation Boston University High School Honors Summer Program www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/ Challenging 2-week and 6-week programs for honors students. Brown University Precollege Program www.brown.edu/administration/continuing_studies/ Pre-College Summer@Brown allows exceptional high-school students to experience what life is like on an Ivy League campus. Carnegie Mellon Precollege Program www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/ Prepare yourself for college or enroll to take courses for college credit. Grades 11-12. Columbia University Precollege Summer Programs www.ce.columbia.edu/hs/ Rigorous summer pre-college academic programs for students in grades 9 through 12. You may reach us at 212-854-9699 or by e-mail at hsp@columbia.edu. Cornell University Summer College www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/ Earn college credits at a great Ivy League school. Davidson Institute for Talent Development: Think Summer Institute www.ditd.org/ Gifted students interested in a challenging academic summer program should consider attending the Think Summer Institute on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. This intense three-week residential summer program offers 60 exceptionally gifted 13- to 16-year-old students the opportunity to earn up to seven transferable college credits. Duke Youth Programs www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/ Duke University Continuing Studies provides summer acadmeic enrichment for academically talented youth. The programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Grades 5-11. EPGY Summer Institutes epgy.stanford.edu/summer/highschoolprogram.html Three- and fourweek residential programs for academically talented and motivated students provide an opportunity for these students to enrich and accelerate their academic pursuits and to meet others who share their interests and abilities. Grades 9-12. George Washington University University Summer Scholars Program Georgetown summerscholars.gwu.edu/ The GW Summer Scholars program offers study programs for academically motivated high school students. Grand River Summer Academy www.grandriver.org/admissions/summer.htm During this sixweek program students can enhance their knowledge of an academic area or explore a new subejct. Different courses, such as English, World History, French, and Chemistry, are offered to help students acheive their academic goals. Grades 9-12. Harvard University Summer School www.summer.harvard.edu/ Earn academic credit, satisfy your intellectual curiosity, and become a part of Harvard?s vibrant community.
Johns Hopkins University cty.jhu.edu/imagine/index.html Johns Hopkins offers some unique opportunities for Summer Programs and for other gifted experiences. Check out the Imagine magazine too. Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars at Truman State University jba.truman.edu Highly talented students can experience a three week campus life. Grades 7-9. Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs www.jkcp.com A leading creator of world-class summer educational experiences for children and teens. Their goal is to provide the highest quality programming, which exceeds your expectations for service, quality and value. Their programs span the arts, sports, fitness and pre-college experiences to provide students with stimulating opportunities for personal development and growth. Junior Statesmen Summer School www.jsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&itemid=88 This program provides experience for building the statesmen and civic leaders of tomorrow. With programs at four of the most prestigious universities in the world, Georgetown, Yale, Princeton and Stanford, is not only provides an advanced college curriculum, but the experience of a lifetime. Grades 9-12. National Student Leadership Conference www.nslcleaders.org/ participate in career-specific leadership workshops and hands-on simulations. Students will have the chance to build on the skills learned in leadership workshops, draw upon the lessons learned from faculty and guest speakers and integrate knowledge gained on field trips and various tours. There are specific interest related workshops to prepare young students to become the leaders of the future. Grades 9-12. Northwestern University CTD www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer Check this site for a variety of summer opportunities. Presidential Classroom (Washington, D.C.) presidentialclassroom.org Students are prepared to become the future leaders of America. Their mission is to educate and motivate outstanding students to aspire to leadership by providing the highest quality civic education programs. Grades 9-12. Purdue University Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) http://www.geri.soe.purdue.edu/youth/default.html One week camp for grades 5, 6 and two week camps for grades 7-12. SEP Leadership Program (University of Northern Colorado) www.unco.edu/sep The Summer Enrichment program offers high interest, hands-on, brains-on courses developed by specialists in gifted education and/or in specialized content areas. Grades 5-10. The Leadership Enrichment program focuses on understanding one's personal, unique gifts and talents, and teaches students about leadership styles and developing traits and characteristics of leadership. Grades 11 and 12. SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized) www.soarnc.org/courses/ncag.html This summer camp, located in North Carolina, is specially designed to meet the needs of students who are both Learning Disabled and Gifted. Ages 12-15. Southern Methodist University Gifted Students Institute www.smu.edu/education/gsi/ Southern Methodist offers unique summer opportunities for gifted pre-college students.
Summer Institute for the Gifted www.cgp-sig.com/ The mission of the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) is to provide the highest quality educational and social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through programs designed to meet their abilities and needs. Telluride www.tellurideassociation.org Telluride is a full-scholarship six-week summer program for high school juniors, offered each summer since 1954. Admission is highly selective. A similar program, Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar (TASS), is offered for high school sophomores. University of Denver CITY www.du.edu/city The University of Denver offers summer programs for high-interest, high-ability students. University of Pennsylvania Precollege Summer Program www.sas.upenn.edu/cgs/highschool/index_summerhighschool.php The University of Pennsylvania offers an outstanding academic challenge in an Ivy League environment. Programs are built around courses taught by Penn faculty, scholars, and distinguished outside experts. Vanderbilt University for Talented Youth TN pty.vanderbilt.edu Programs for academically talented youth. Grades 7-11. Washington University High School Summer Scholars Program ucollege.wustl.edu/programs/highschool Enroll in your choice of two 5-week sessions designed for gifted students. Yale University Precollege Summer Program www.yale.edu/summer/start/precollege.html For juniors or seniors - take the opportunity to take challenging classes at Yale.