Academic Summer Opportunities for Gifted/Talented
Middle School Students
Attention: Students entering 9th grade in the fall
Please also see the EHS Guidance website:
http://www.etown.k12.ky.us/Sch_EHS_Guidance/EHS%20Guidance/counselor/index.htm
Most program applications are due between Feb & May. Some require a signature or letter from a gifted resource teacher. Many have partial or full scholarships available. Browse early & plan ahead to make the most of your summer!
KAGE Financial Assistance Application: (due mid-March): http://www.wku.edu/kage/foundation.html/KAGEfoundationapp2011.pdf
MSU Summer Challenge: Murray State University
One-week residential program for gifted students completing 5th -8th; fee is $435.
http://www.murraystate.edu/Libraries/College_of_Education/Brochure11.sflb.ashx
Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students: SCATS
WKU- Two- week residential program for students completing 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
Program cost: $1500, non-residential option available.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/Gifted/giftedsite/wordpress/?p=2348
Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth: VAMPY
WKU- Three-week residential program for students completing 7th – 10th grade
Eligible students must have qualifying ACT or SAT scores for area of study
Cost is $2200 for three weeks. Apply early for best chance at class preferences.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/Gifted/giftedsite/wordpress/?page_id=59
Vanderbilt Summer Academy: VSA
One-week program for students completing 7th grade ($1250)
Two-week program for students completing 8th grade ($2150)
Application and information available at http://pty.vanderbilt.edu/
Pathways and Access to Careers in Technology: PACT at KSU
For students who have completed the 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
Essay required for application; Selective program for students who are
working at or above grade level – FREE of charge
http://www.ksuenvironmental.org/pact/pactindex.html
Clemson Summer Science and Academic Enrichment Camp
For gifted students who have completed 6th grade or above
Residential, one week program, approximately $850
http://www.clemson.edu/summer/summer-science/index.html
Duke TIP Summer Programs
For students currently in 7th – 10th grade with qualifying ACT or SAT score
http://www.tip.duke.edu/2011.html
Auburn Summer Experience
Residential, one week programs, most between $500 - $700
Offers programs in architecture, industrial design, engineering, creative writing,
veterinary, leadership, and many more; open to all students
http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/
Math Path: Advanced Summer Camp
Residential, four-week program; limited two week students accepted.
Students ages 11-14 may apply to the Colorado College program
Fee: $4500 ($2500 for two week option) For students who show high promise.
http://www.mathpath.org/fees.htm
Additional Summer Opportunities
For a list of additional programs in the Louisville area that are open to all students, please consult: http://datacenter.courier-journal.com/community/summercamps
Also worthwhile are programs offered at ECTC through Kids College.
POC: Angie Woodward; (270) 706-8702 or (877) 246-2322 extension 68702
School-Year Opportunities
Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University: WAVU (Winter)
For students currently in grades 7 and above; Cost for residential weekend- $400.
Requires Duke TIP qualification or eligibility by achievement test or SAT/ACT
Application and information available at http://pty.vanderbilt.edu/
Super Saturdays
For students with high ability or high interest, grades 1-8
Four Saturdays each session; Fall and Winter sessions available. Cost $80
Register early for best class choice. Signature required from school personnel.
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/AcadAffairs/Gifted/giftedsite/wordpress/?page_id=47
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