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The Olympic Peninsula Women's Outdoor Institute is located in Washington State, on the Olympic Peninsula, along the shores of the Hood Canal. This organization is dedicated to providing the tools to empower girls and women by introducing participants to self-challenge and accomplishment through outdoor sports activities: hiking, backpacking, ropes challenge courses and sea kayaking are the main tools of the program. OPWOI maintains a special focus in serving at risk or low income girls and women, survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault...
http://www.opwomensoutdoor.org
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Explore the Bay and its wetlands. Using the latest in computers and technology, students will get a real hands-on opportunity to explore, study, and conduct actual scientific research on the Chesapeake Bay. Canoe among the herons, seine for aquatic life, and muck through a marsh. Experience nature first-hand, and develop the skills to do the work of a scientist.
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers.htm
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This non-profit organization provides programs, places, content and other experiences related to invention. There is information on how to get a patent for an invention, resources related to patents and inventions, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and information on programs such as Camp Invention. There is information on some of the other invention-related programs as well.
http://www.invent.org/index.asp
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This Maryland program offers students, ages 8-15, a traditional summer camp experience combined with intellectual stimulation. There is one two-week program and two month-long programs offered throughout the summer. Tuition ranges from $2,650 to $4,900.
http://www.campemerson.com/
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Since 1985, Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) has been dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace. This is a great site for summer camps abroad. CCI camps provide high quality supervision and many activities including a variety of sports, language classes, and social events. CCI Youth Camps are perfect for the young traveler or students wanting a more sports oriented program. Programs are available for students between the ages of 10 – 17 with beginning to advanced language abilities. Generall...
http://www.cci-exchange.com/youth.htm
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Destination Science Camp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increase science literacy among elementary aged children, by providing exciting, cutting-edge, hands-on science projects in a kid-friendly, summer day camp environment. Camps are located throughout California & Florida and meet weekly from 9am to 3:30pm.
http://www.destinationscience.org
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According to Guided Discoveries, "It is our mission to continue to strengthen the guided discovery experience through program innovation and facility development and to foster recognition as an outstanding leader in outdoor education and summer camp programs. We believe that it is our instinct and obligation to enhance children's lives toward a more productive future, and that unique hands-on education promotes positive learning experiences. We are committed to providing service of the highest quality to our clients. Our employees pledge to ser...
http://www.guideddiscoveries.org/
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iD Tech Camps offers weeklong, day and overnight, hands-on technology summer camps for students ages 8-17 at universities nationwide, including Emory. They provide a safe and fun environment, where campers learn the latest technology from carefully-selected, passionate instructors. Campers select from the following weeklong beginning to advanced programs: Digital Video & Movie Production, Multimedia & Game Creation, Web Design & Graphics Arts, Programming & Robotics, and Stop Motion Animation. Each program immerses campers in a creative and fun...
http://www.internaldrive.com/
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Sally Ride Space Camp is a special parent/daughter weekend program, specifically designed for girls between 7 and 11 years of age. Sally Ride Space Camp uses the Space Camp Parent Child curriculum and environment to promote awareness of opportunities for girls in the areas of science and technology. These camps also provide parents with tips and resources about how to support their daughter's interest in these areas.
http://www.sallyridecamps.com/stanford/program.html
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Science Adventures brings four great week-long summer camps to a convenient location near you for children in grades K - 6. Children are grouped according to age and instructors tailor the lessons accordingly. Our programs are presented in cooperation with universities, botanical gardens, museums, arboretums and parks and recreation departments. Children are introduced to thematic science concepts in natural surroundings as they build projects, conduct experiments, and play science-oriented games.
http://www.scienceadventures.com/
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Supported by the Gifted and Talented Development Center, Inc., this camp is designed to offer enrichment opportunities for children. Morning classes are designed to stimulate the imagination with such classes as “And Justice for All”, “Robots Alive” and “Oklahoma!” The afternoon is an extension of the morning. It is full of more academic courses, athletic activities, such as, swimming and Tae Kwon Do, sports clinics and clubs. Students have the opportunity to choose to participate in the morning session, afternoon session or the full day of...
http://www.challengecamps.com/
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"The Summer Lady is not only your Summer Camp Consultant but also your Summer Camp Advisor. We offer your children advice on the best Summer Camp Programs available. We provide you with a full Summer Camp Referral Service for Accommodations for Campers, Summer Camp Events, Summer Camp Recommendations and Summer Camp Applications. We have vast experience and a broad range of knowledge relating to Summer Camp Information and will consult on a full range of Traditional and Specialty Summer Camps and Programs."
http://www.thesummerlady.com/
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This website provides information on camps all over the United States, Canada, and even international camps. Search for a camp by category, state, age, price, specialty, and more. CampSearch.com is the search engine for camps!
http://www.campsearch.com/default.jsp
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This website is the premier online summer camp directory. Start your summer camp search by selecting a camp type or category. Find the right camp for this summer at SummerCamps.com!
http://summercamps.com/
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This is a five-day camp designed to show young people what it is like to be an astronaut. Training includes simulated space shuttle missions, rocket building and launches, and training simulators. It also offers Brightest Stars program for GT.
http://www.spacecamp.com
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This is a 5-day program that teaches about the French explorers and traders. They present oral history by play actors, play games and make period crafts.
http://www.lcfpd.org/
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Astrocamp is located in Idyllwild, CA and is a week long summer camp for kids ages 8-14. The cost ranges from 750 to $1,500 and kids participate in such activities as rocket launches, using telescopes to examine the stars, and other space activities.
http://www.astrocamp.org/index.cfm?SID=5
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Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies (BCWS) is owned by the Burgundy Farm Country Day School in Alexandria, VA. The summer camp was founded in 1963, with John Trott as director, and has been in continual operation ever since. The purpose of the camp is to nurture in children and teens a respect and sensitivity to the natural world through greater knowledge of self and nature. The campers develop this through direct interactions with nature and the staff, through learning scientific information, and through gaining experiences as part of a c...
http://burgundycenter.org
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The Green River Preserve is a magnificent 3400 acre wildlife preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Protected by the Schenck family for two generations, it is one of the finest private wildlife preserves in Western N.C. The Preserve is also a coed summer camp designed especially for rising 4th through 9th grade bright young naturalists.
http://www.greenriverpreserve.com
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Camp Invention is a nationally recognized summer day camp that integrates science, math, history, and the arts. This one-week program fosters creativity, teamwork, inventive thinking skills, and science literacy. Camp Invention enables children to learn through fun hands-on experiences, subject immersion, and discovery. The enrichment program consists of five activity-oriented thematic modules designed to enhance the students' overall learning and understanding. The program is designed to be age appropriate for rising second through sixth grade...
http://www.campinvention.org
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Cub Creek Science Camp offers a one-of-a-kind summer experience for kids between the ages of 7 - 17.
http://www.bearriverranch.com/ccmain.html
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Dinosaur Ridge Science Day Camp is a one-week summer program in Morrison, Colorado for ages 10-13. Science Level 1 is for ages 10-12, and focuses on geology and paleontology. Activities typically include measuring dinosaur footprints, examining dinosaur bones on-site, learning excavation techniques, understanding contour maps, and observing wildlife, plants, and insects. Science Level II is for ages 11-13 and is an advanced camp for those who have completed Science I or have equivalent experience. The programs are conducted outdoors, except ...
http://www.dinoridge.org/programs/dinosaur_discovery_day.htm
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This is a simulated dig which enables youth ages 4-13 to learn the Earthwatch volunteer techniques, including excavation and bone identification. Paleontological excavation techniques are taught, including identification of replica mammoth and giant short-faced bear fossils. Replicas are buried in a special area next to the actual sinkhole. Wear appropriate clothing - participants get dirty. A parent or guardian must stay at the Mammoth Site during the program; seating is available near the dig box. Photos and filming are encouraged. Parti...
http://www.mammothsite.com/MammothSiteJrPaleo.html
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Computers affect our lives daily, changing the way we work, play and even think. Now the Internet is central to everything we do. After a computer camp experience, those "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays will never be the same. With ample computer time and an emphasis on hands-on experience, campers come to understand the computers' potential and limitations. The impact of computers on our society requires that a computer camp provide general knowledge about computers, computing, and social implications of computers.
http://www.nccamp.com/
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"Sea Camp is a week-long adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments. As a Sea Camper, you will have access to research vessels, oceanographic equipment,laboratory facilities and a professional staff enabling you to learn about the ocean through first-hand on-the-water experiences."
http://www.tamug.edu/seacamp/
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The Jayhawk Debate Institute at the University of Kansas is a premier high school debate camp providing first class instruction at an exceptional value. The JDI offers students of all levels of debate experience the opportunity to further their development through a low student-to-staff ratio and interaction with exceptional faculty.
http://kudebate.org/~coms3/camp/index.shtml
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, a summer school of the arts located on a 1,300 acre campus in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest, offers fine arts education for all ages. The summer camp annually serves nearly 5,000 gifted elementary, junior high, and high school students with diverse programs in music, art, dance, and drama while offering over 175 performances during its Summer Arts Festival. Blue Lake also operates a widely acclaimed International Exchange Program and two public radio stations. Since its inception in 1966, Blue Lake has provided c...
http://www.bluelake.org/index.html
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"The Leapfrog Program provides innovative academics for young, academically talented students, beginning at age four and a half. Leapfrog classes are a one-week enrichment curriculum offered in a language arts track and a math/science track. These courses include substantial, engaging, hands-on activities designed to help students acquire and practice new concepts in fun and interesting ways. Students can sign up for one, two or three weeks. Children can enroll in math, science, or language arts courses, depending on their test scores."
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/
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"Summer Wonders" has three two-week sessions in the summer. Children choose three areas to study per session. This is not an academically intense program; rather it is a relaxed exploration of different subjects.
http://www.thecenterforgifted.com
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Thomas More College offers a variety of summer athletic camps. A few of the camps they offer are:
- Baseball
- Men's Basketball
- Football
- Men's Soccer
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Soccer
- Volleyball
http://www.thomasmore.edu/athletics/Summer_Camps.asp
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Transylvania is a distinguished liberal arts college of approximately 1,100 students that is consistently ranked and praised in the leading national college guides. They offer summer camps for:
- Academic and Computer Camp (For Junior High, High School Students)
- Computer Camp (For High School Students)
- Academic Camp (For High School Students)
http://www.transy.edu/about/content/camps.asp
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Camp Broadstone is a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented youth. The camp provides students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in enrichment classes and adventure programs that are intended to encourage intellectual, social, and physical growth. Enrichment classes that encompass history, science, and culture are offered in the mornings, while the adventure activities, including, hiking, swimming, and rafting are scheduled in the afternoons.
http://www.campbroadstone.com/
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Global Youth Village (GYV) is an international summer training program for young people ages 13-18 located in Bedford, Virginia. GYV is a micro-model of the world community filled with the music, laughter, food, arts and aspirations of our one diverse humanity. The program offers stimulating workshops that provide instruction in music, dialogue and conflict resolution, global issues, environmental issues and mass media. Here future leaders expand their minds, skills and horizons. With trust, cooperation and enthusiasm, they cross barriers of ...
http://www.globalyouthvillage.org
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This organization provides instruction in over eighty academic, arts, and recreational courses during its regular academic schedule as well as free choice recreational activities and special evening programs Monday through Friday. Up to 100 $500 Merit Scholarships are offered towards a residential program.
http://www.giftedstudy.com
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"The Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp provides an opportunity for students, ages 12 to 15, to dig the past in historic Alexandria, Virginia. Participants work directly with City Archaeologists to excavate an historic site and discover evidence of earlier times. Choose a one-week or two- week session, and use science, history and geography skills to discover more about the town's history and how archaeological methods uncover the past. Participants excavate on a real archaeological site, work with their excavated artifacts in the archaeology l...
http://oha.ci.alexandria.va.us/archaeology/ar-programs-summercamp.html
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The Cazadero Performing Arts Camp, located in Sonoma County, offers youth music sessions for students grades 5-12 from June to August. The camp sessions are taught by extraordinary conductors from top orchestra, band and jazz programs from around the country.
http://www.cazadero.org/v2/
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Cybercamps hosts single and multi-week summer technology camps for 7-16 year olds at prestigious university campuses across the US. A Cybercamps experience offers so much more than your average summer camp. They serve up the phenomenal fun of summer camp neatly hidden in a learning experience that inspires campers to pursue careers in tomorrow's hottest technology fields. Attending camp on a university campus excites students about college life and encourages daydreams of becoming college students themselves. Perhaps most importantly, the ca...
http://www.giantcampus.com/cybercamps/index.asp
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This residential summer program combines outdoor adventures with experiential learning. Students entering 7th-10th grade will spend three weeks in North Carolina taking three academic classes in either art, drama, English, mathematics, science or technology.
http://www.ashevilleschool.org/summer/options
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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 "l...
http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/Youth/
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The Bay Area Writing Project's Young Writers' Camps offer students the time and opportunity to explore their writing interests, discover their strengths and learn more about the craft of writing. The camps provide in-depth writing instruction, structured writing workshop time, flexibility in writing assignments, and daily opportunities to share writing with peers. Through the camps, students discover the conditions and habits needed to do their best writing and grow in their confidence and skill.
http://www.bayareawritingproject.org/stories/storyReader$285
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Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp, created in 1942 is a summer camp that offers a wide range of classes for ages 11-16 years old. The camp is located on 125 acres of deeply wooded forests in New Milford, CT, 85 miles from New York City. "Many talented children attend Buck's Rock, but talent is not the prerequisite, curiosity and open-mindedness are!" Activities range from writing a play, playing badminton, taking day trips museums, art studios or other program related trips. The camp has a variety of workshops such as metal, glass, ...
http://www.bucksrockcamp.com/index2.html
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NHICC is offering six, one-week day camps where campers will experiment with various materials and media, create wacky constructions, play strange games, and build better brains through fun activities. A five-day overnight camp is available at the Grantham location for children entering 5th-9th grades. There is a new option available for Mom, Dad, and siblings to come and vacation nearby while the child attends the overnite camp.
http://www.nh-di.org/camp/index.htm
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The Chautauqua Institution has been described as "an American Utopia". It has a 9 week long summer program of arts, lectures, religious programming, sports, opera, theater, etc. There is a developmental preschool and activities for older children. Classes are offered in a variety of subjects. It is a safe, wholesome, and physically beautiful environment; one walks or bikes everywhere.
http://www.ciweb.org
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The Connecting with Courage expedition is a summer program where girls get physically stronger by sailing, backpacking, or sea kayaking, and build mental muscles by exercising their imaginations! In addition to learning technical outdoor skills, girls are given the opportunity to take on leadership roles and make independent decisions. Connecting with Courage encourages girls to speak their minds, share their ideas, express their emotions, be creative and challenge themselves through sensible physical risks. At the end of the course, girls lea...
http://www.thompsonisland.org/english/youth/summer/courage
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Emagination's camps combine the wonder of technology with the activities and lifetime benefits of a traditional summer camp. Campers can build a PC and go for a swim…learn video game design and kick a soccer ball. They advance their computer skills, make friends, learn independence and develop self-confidence.
http://www.computercamps.com/index.html
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First established in 1926, the Boys Camp remains the flagship program at Kieve. During its two 3-week sessions a total of approximately 190 boys, each session experience a wide variety of exciting and enjoyable in-camp activities and a set of increasingly challenging wilderness tripping adventures. Kieve believes that a boy meeting and living with boys from different parts of the world nurtures his social maturity, so we attempt to balance our enrollment by accepting campers from various cities and countries. Knowing that today’s boys encounter...
http://www.kieve.org/summer_camp_boys/index.htm
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The innovative Kieve Science and Wilderness Programs encourage girls and women to pursue their goals despite traditional stereotypes, take healthy risks, problem solve, and try new things. Our Wilderness Programs include Junior, Senior and Advanced expeditions, as well as a Mother/Daughter and Women's Adventures. Since 1992, Kieve has been the home of the "Science and Wilderness Camp for Girls and Women," and we offer a variety of programs for all ages. The purpose in our beginning was to dispel some of the old stereotypes, to boost the opportu...
http://www.kieve.org/wavus_girls/index.htm
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Stagedoor Manor is a theater summer camp for ages 8-18 in New York. Learn from directors, choreographers and vocal coaches in all class levels – beginner and advanced. Must fill out an application.
http://www.stagedoormanor.com/home.html
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Usdan is a summer school of the arts which provides activities for the beginning to the advanced. Courses are 7 weeks or 4 weeks. Applicants qualify on basis of interest as well as a degree of skill or advancement. There are 3 divisions, based upon current grade in school. Children are placed according to age and/or advancement. Children choose a major and take two classes in their major and one class in a minor. There are six program to choose from: Music, Dance, Theater, Arts, Chess, and Writing.
http://www.usdan.com/
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Astronomy Camp is a unique involvement in science and engineering offered through the Travel program of The University of Arizona's Alumni Association. Available to teenagers and adults, these camps emphasize hands-on learning experiences. Astronomy Camp also offers a Camp for educators who wish to acquire firsthand knowledge in the fascinating field of astronomy. In addition, schools are invited to inquire about arranging special Camp experiences throughout the year.
http://www.astronomycamp.org/
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16028 day adventures include a wide variety of exciting wilderness activities such as rock climbibg, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and backpacking in some of the most beautiful scenery in North America.
http://www.adventuretreks.com/
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