Summer Camps 2013
Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Students (SENG), Orlando, FL
The annual conference is in Orlando this summer, July 19-20. There is a youth and teen
program that students can attend while their parents are at the conference.
Most conferences about giftedness focus primarily on educational issues. While they
may include a few presentations about the social and emotional development and
needs of gifted people and the challenges facing the gifted population, these
presentations play a minor role.
SENG conferences reverse the priorities. We believe that recognizing, understanding,
and accepting the social and emotional needs of this population are the first priorities
for teachers, parents, and counselors. SENG supports strong gifted education programs,
but we believe the emotional piece is the foundation for the development of healthy,
happy, well-adjusted, appropriately educated, and contributing gifted members of
society
http://www.sengifted.org/programs/conferences
Energetic Einsteins
Energetic Einsteins offers a number of opportunities to gifted students and their families
including summer programs and Camps for gifted 3rd-10th graders as well as Internship
opportunities for older gifted students.
Summer program dates for 2012: Session 1 July 9-13, Session 2 July 23-27, & Session 3
July 30-August 3.
Energetic Einsteins is a program formed by Institute for Biomedical Philosophy faculty to
facilitate Educational Partnerships and Outreach Opportunities for Scientists. We strive
to facilitate the transmission of knowledge from the research community to the general
public and educational community. Our programs utilize current scientific content and
are directed by doctoral level faculty committed to improving the scientific literacy of
students and the general public. Our faculty members provide services to enhance
science education by facilitating development of research-based programs and
appropriate laboratory facilities for families or organizations.
http://energeticeinsteins.com/Gifted_Summer_Science_Camps.html
Seacamp
Seacamp is a Marine Biology/SCUBA summer camp for teens 12-17 located in the
beautiful Florida Keys. Its tropical location on Newfound Harbor in the lower Keys is just
minutes from the only living coral reef in the United States. Just 30 miles east of Key
West, Seacamp enables campers to participate in a truly one-of-a-kind marine studies
program. Campers investigate the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary, moving among clear blue waters, coral canyons, sandy and
grassy areas, mud flats, and natural tide pools—all teeming with invertebrates, fish, and
mammals. In addition to snorkeling, SCUBA, and marine science, Seacamp also offers
sailing, windsurfing, life-saving, arts and crafts, a camp newspaper and more.
http://www.nagc.org/ViewResource.aspx?ConsultantID=1032
SIG at Corbett Preparatory School of Independent Day School,
Tampa, FL
Session Dates: July 8 - July 26, 2013
Open to students who will be ages 4* - 12 by August 31, 2013
*4 year olds must by 4 by program start date.
Each student selects from the listing of courses to create a personal schedule. Students
take three courses daily. Students should select a first choice and second choice course,
for each class period (one, two and three). We ask that students choose alternative
courses in case a selected class is at capacity or doesn’t run at one of the sites due to
under-enrollment for that course. We also encourage students to apply early to increase
their chances of getting their first course choice.
SIG is planning exciting afterschool and Saturday programs which are offering
challenging courses beyond the regular school day.
Each campus is carefully selected based on its academic facility, its outstanding
educational reputation, and its capability to assist with the accomplishment of SIG's
goals and purposes.
http://www.giftedstudy.org/
SIG at Out-of-Door Academy, Sarasota, FL
Session Dates: June 17 - July 5, 2013 Classes will not be held July 4th
Open to students who will be ages 4* - 12 by August 31, 2013
*4 year olds must be 4 by program start date.
http://www.giftedstudy.org/Day/outofdoor/
Duke TIP, St. Petersburg, FL
CRISIS (Creative Resolutions of Impending Situations with Intelligent Solutions) is Duke
TIP’s first summer residential program for current fifth and sixth graders in the 4th–6th
Grade Talent Search.
Through problem-based learning, CRISIS will build leadership and teamwork skills by
asking students to assume the role of a professional on a research team, collaborating
with team members to solve a community crisis. They will explore a field such as
engineering, business, medicine and health while participating in leadership and
development activities designed to help participants discover more about who they are
and what they want to be.
http://www.tip.duke.edu/node/1323
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, Navarre Beach, FL
High school students will teach younger students about the Gulf of Mexico in action
packed, standards-driven two hour festivals to include learning stations focused on
fishing limits, marine debris, casting skills, and various topics of study. There is a
wonderful Marine Science Camp on Navarre Beach. This is an opportunity for gifted and
talented students to come and participate.
http://www.navarresciencestation.org/
University Scholars and Honors Programs
Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Living and Learning at
Youngstown State
Youngstown State University, Summer Honors Institute, Residential: June 16-21, 2013;
Non-Residential: June 17-21.
Youngstown State University's Summer Honors Institute offers gifted and talented
students the opportunity to explore and discover new information in a wide range of
disciplines. Courses have been developed by outstanding university faculty with the dual
purpose of introducing students to a specific discipline that is not available to them in a
high school setting and providing activities designed for more in-depth study. Courses
are also designed to provide a high degree of student interaction using a variety of
"hands-on" activities. Appropriate alternative learning experiences are also utilized.
http://www.ysu.edu/honors/summer
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs
The Center for Talented Youth offers summer programs for gifted children in grades two
through twelve. The camps for children in grades two through four are day programs
only. Those for kids in grades five through seven are both day and residential, and those
for all other grades are residential. Camps are located in the Baltimore-Washington area
and in Los Angeles and Pasadena, CA.
A three-week program offers courses in the humanities, sciences, math, writing, and
computer science, which may be used for high school credit. Two additional programs
offer international studies and take place in China and Mexico.
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/
Stetson University HATS Programs
What is the HATS Summer Program? The HATS Program is not a camp. We are a year
round academic enrichment program sponsored by Stetson University and offer
an array of week-long classes in the summer that are challenging and fun. Students are
encouraged to register for a class based on their strengths and area of interest. Classes
are not intended for remediation.
Who is eligible to participate?
Florida students in grades K-12 who participate in gifted programs and/or have scored
at or above the 95th percentile on the FCAT, ITBS, CTBS or any other standardized
test are invited to participate. (Please see the 2012 95th percentile FCAT table)
Also, 4th-9th grade students who are members of the Belin-Blank Exceptional Student
Talent Search (BESTS) are invited to participate. Students in grades K-2 that participate
in a gifted program or are a sibling of a current HATS student are invited to participate in
our BERETS (Beginning Enrichment Recognizing Emerging Talents) Program. Class size is
limited to 20 students, so early registration is encouraged.
http://www.stetson.edu/other/hats/
FloridaLearns STEM Scholars University of Florida
Student Science Training Program
http://floridalearnsstemscholars.org/
Summer Extended STEM Opportunities
June 9 – July 27, 2013
SSTP is a seven week residential research program for selected rising juniors and seniors
who are considering medicine, math, computer, science, or engineering careers. The
program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty research scientist and his
or her research team. Review of Completed applications will begin February 11, 2013,
and applications will continue to be accepted until the program is full. The program fee
is $3800.00. Some scholarship assistance from the program may be available.
To learn more: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/sstp/default.html
Florida State University – Young Scholars Program
June 16 – July 27, 2013
The Young Scholars Program is a residential science and mathematics program for
Florida high-school students with significant for careers in the sciences, engineering, and
health professions. Through the support of Florida State University, each participant is
furnished a scholarship valued at $2,800.00, covering full room and board,
supplementary health and accident insurance, and academic expenses of tuition,
laboratory supplies and computer time. There are some additional costs that are
minimal. The application deadline is March 1, 2013.
To learn more: http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/
University of Florida – Science Quest
June 16 – 22, 2013
Science Quest immerses rising 10th grade students in various science disciplines to
stimulate interest and appreciation for the range of college and career opportunities
available in science. Students will live in a campus dorm for one week, attend a variety
of lectures and demonstrations, visit research laboratories and other facilities, and
perform multiple science experiments. Science Quest participants will look through
“Windows into Science” by exploring physical sciences such as Engineering, Geology,
and Physics; delving into the molecular sciences, with emphasis on biomedical, forensic
and environmental applications; investigating biological sciences such as Entomology,
Microbiology, and Zoology; and much more. For details go to:
http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/SciQuest/default.html
Application should be postmarked on or before April 4. Fee is $650.00 – scholarship
assistance may be available.
University of Florida – Summer Veterinary Academy – Application
Deadline April 1
Applications are now available for the University of Florida Summer Veterinary Academy
(UFSVA). The UFSVA is a one-week long residential program for current high school
freshmen (rising sophomores). The program is designed to immerse interested students
in the many diverse fields within the veterinary medical sciences. Campers will
participate in exciting field trips, labs, lectures, live demonstrations, and will even
shadow UF clinicians and faculty in the UF Small and Large Animal Hospitals. Two
separate one-week camp programs will be organized allowing 12 students each for a
total of 24 attendees. The camps will run Sunday, July 7th – Saturday, July 13, 2013 and
Sunday, July 21st – July 27, 2013. The cost of the program will be $1,300. Panhandle
Area Educational Consortium in partnership With Heartland Educational Consortium and
North East Florida Educational Consortium www.floridalearnsstemscholars.org
Florida State University College of Medicine SSTRIDE Summer
Institute
Session 1: June 9 – 13, 2013; Session 2: June 23-28, 2013; Session 3: July 14 – 19, 2013
The FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute is a one-week residential program on the
campus of Florida State University and is designed for students who are committed to
pursuing a career in the medical field. The SSTRIDE Summer Institute motivates students
to excel academically, introduces students to a variety of clinical settings, provides
standardized test preparation for ACT and SAT, provides information about scholarships
and university mentoring programs, exposes students to college life, gives students a
perspective on the life of a medical student, expose students to certain aspects of the
medical school curriculum through interaction with faculty and participation in faculty
led presentations about medical topics, and inspires students to pursue careers in
health-care professions
Deadline typically near the end of March
To learn more: http://med.fsu.edu/index.cfm?page=advisingOutreach.si
University of West Florida – EXPLORE Summer Camps
Various Camps and Dates
The University of West Florida offers a variety of non-residential, STEM-focused camps
throughout the summer.
Costs vary from $155.00 to $300.00 and registrations open on February 20, 2013.
To learn more: http://uwf.edu/explorecamps/STEM/
Florida A and M University College of Agriculture and Food
Sciences, Summer Youth Development Institute, 2013 Summer
Programs
STEM programs, accepting students in the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars age brackets are
available. They are:
A. Raising Agriculturally and Technologically Literate Rattlers (RATLR): June 9, 2013
to July 3, 2013. The fee is for this residency program is $150.00. The purpose is
to recruit the next George Washington Carvers by exposure to agricultural, food
and related sciences careers and educational activities and opportunities. The
FAMU contact person is J. Bourne Smothers who may be reached at 850-4125257.
B. Food Science Summer Enrichment Program, FFSEP: July 14 to July 19, 2013
The Food Science Summer Enrichment Program or RSSEP is an intensive week
long program that is designed to help students develop a better understanding
of science through experiential activities in Food Science that are linked to the
Sunshine State Standards. It is a commuter program and the times each day are
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Students who have completed 7th through 9th grades with
an interest in the sciences and who would like to improve their laboratory skills
and learn about food science and the food industry are eligible to participate.
There is a $50 entry fee for each student. Meals will be provided at no cost to
the student.
C. AG Discovery: June 9, 2013 to June 22, 2013 (tentative)
Animal medical health exposure is the focus for this residential program that is
available at no cost. The program contact is C. L. N’Guessan who may be reached
at 850-412-5363.
D. Forestry and Conversation Education (FACE): June 10, 2013 to June 28, 2013
This is a commuter program and students may earn a small stipend. The purpose
is to expose students to natural resource management and plant genetics and
the university contact is C. Newman who may be reached at 850-561-2616.
E. Agricultural Technology Century 21: July 8 to July 12, 2013 and July 22 to July 26,
2013 (tentative) This is a free commuter program with a focus on exposure to
animal medical health career opportunities.
Panhandle Area Educational Consortium in partnership With Heartland
Educational Consortium and North East Florida Educational Consortium
www.floridalearnsstemscholars.org
University of South Florida Pre-College
There are 8 camps that have a STEM focus and dates are variable. Some of the camps
are residential and others are commuter.
From June to August, students with exceptional ability and promise may pursue
academic interests, discover career opportunities, earn college credits, and explore the
independence of university life. The sessions are one week, although students may opt
to attend multiple sessions. Program costs were unavailable when this document was
compiled.
To learn more: http://uc.usf.edu/precollege/programs/
University of Miami Summer Scholars Program
June 22 – July 12 – Five of the programs have a STEM focus.
This program affords current high school sophomores and juniors an opportunity to
explore their academic passions and experience what it is like to be a college student.
This program allows students to earn college credit, interact with professors, make
lasting friendships and grow as independent thinkers. The residential program cost is
$6,795.00. Enrollment is limited and the early action application deadline is February 1,
2013. The priority application deadline is April 1, 2013, and the general application
deadline is May 1, 2013.
To learn more: http://miami.edu/dcie/index.php/ssp
Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network – Varied
Dates and Locations
A number of the Florida AHEC Centers offer summer experiences. A variety of AHEC
Centers serve students throughout the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars districts and many
provide summer experiences. To locate the AHEC Center in your area and to learn more
about what is available this summer, go to
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Workforce/AHEC/index.html. From this page, you may
access all of the center websites.
iD Tech Camps
Dates and locations for these camps are variable. Additionally, the experience may be
residential or commuter and costs may vary slightly.
These computer camps are held in Florida at Rollins College in the Orlando area,
University of Miami in Coral Gables, and the University of South Florida in Tampa. There
are a variety of options at each location and dates and costs vary.
To learn more:
Rollins College Camps: http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/fl-summer-campsflorida-computer-camps/rollins-college-orlando-camp/
University of Miami Camps: http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/fl-summer-campsflorida-computer-camps/university-of-miami/
University of South Florida Camps: http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/fl-summercamps-florida-computer-camps/university-of-south-florida-computer-camps
Florida Institute of Technology – Marine and Environmental and Engineering camps
Marine and Environmental Science Summer Camp 2013
July 8-12, 2013
This camp is located on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne,
Florida and may be residential or commuter. Camp fees are $375.00 for day campers
and $675.00 for overnight campers. Campers will engage in hands-on activities to
examine coastal processes including beach erosion and nourishment, consequences of
freshwater delivery to the Indian River Lagoon, and the effects of pollutants on coastal
systems. A variety of field and laboratory instruments will be used by students to collect
data.
Engineering Camp
The Engineering Camp Website was under construction at the time this document was
assembled. Please check the website at http://camps.fit.edu/engineering/.
Florida Advanced Technological Education Center Summer Robotic
Camps
The Florida Advanced Technological Education Center offers summer robotic camps and
students from all over the state may attend. Specific information is not currently
available; however, it will be posted at http://fl-ate.org/projects/camps.html &
http://madeinflorida.org/camps-workshops/ in the near future.
Florida Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network – Varied
Dates and Locations
A number of the Florida AHEC Centers offer summer experiences. A variety of AHEC
Centers serve students throughout the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars districts and many
provide summer experiences. To locate the AHEC Center in your area and to learn more
about what is available this summer, go to
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Workforce/AHEC/index.html. From this page, you may
access all of the center websites.
University of Florida Office for Diversity and Health Equity College
and University of Florida Area Health Education Centers Health
Care Summer Institute
The Office for Diversity and Health Equity and the University of Florida Area Health
Education Centers (AHEC) co-sponsor a 4-week summer camp for minority high school
students with career interests in health professions who live within the University of
Florida AHEC service areas. To determine if you live within the service area, go to
http://odhe.med.ufl.edu/8/hcsi/. Participants shadow several health care professions
and attend workshops on study skills and test taking, including a preparatory course for
the SAT.
For more information: http://odhe.med.ufl.edu/8/hcsi/.
Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute Summer
Camps Week One: June 17-21, 2013
Week Two: June 24-28, 2013
These commuter camps, held in conjunction with the St. Johns Riverkeeper, will provide
students the opportunity to explore marine science from the estuary to the coastal
environment using field trips along the St. Johns River and NE Florida, as well as
laboratory analysis of samples collected in the field.
Attendees will be involved in all aspects of investigating marine environments including:
* Choosing sampling methodology and sites through monitoring water chemistry
* Collecting, identifying and enumerating fish and invertebrate species
* Presenting the collected data in graphical format Students will gain hands-on
experience with standard marine science collection and monitoring equipment {e.g.
electronic monitoring equipment (YSI or similar devices), plankton nets, seine nets,
trawls, box cores, ponar grabs}, as well as laboratory analysis methods.
Week one will focus on the St. Johns River and week two will focus on Northeast Florida
coastal habitats. The camps are independent and students can attend one or both
camps. Camp sessions will be led by the Jacksonville University Marine Science faculty
along with Duval County Public Schools and the St. Johns Riverkeeper staff. And JU
undergraduate marine science majors will also be on hand to assist the faculty. Costs
are to be announced soon.
For more information: http://www.ju.edu/msri/Pages/Summer-Camps.aspx Panhandle
Area Educational Consortium in partnership With Heartland Educational Consortium and
North East Florida Educational Consortium www.floridalearnsstemscholars.org
Embry Riddle Summer Programs
Variety of Dates, Topics, and Costs
Embry Riddle is one of the best technological universities in the country. They invite
Florida high school students to join other motivated high school students from around
the globe for an exciting line up of summer camps. All programs are held at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University on the Daytona Beach, Florida campus. Each camp is
developed and implemented by Embry-Riddle faculty, who are assisted by graduate and
undergraduate students to provide sessions that are fun and hands-on for participants.
Applications are accepted starting January 9, 2013.
To learn more: http://daytonabeach.erau.edu/degrees/summer-camps/
SeaWorld Orlando Camps
SeaWorld Orlando offers a residential career camp for high school students during a
variety of dates. Camp availability is limited and cost varies.
To learn more: http://seaworldparks.com/seaworld-orlando/EducationalPrograms/Resident-Camps/Career-Camp-10-to-12
Busch Gardens Tampa Camps
Busch Gardens, Tampa offers a variety of residential camps for high school students and
during a variety of dates.
To learn more: http://seaworldparks.com/buschgardens-tampa/EducationalPrograms2/Resident-Camps