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Two Sources for summer programming listings:
For a comprehensive list of summer programs, and tips on how to select a summer program visit the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC). Visit www.nagc.org/ to find locate a camp or program nearest you. Inclusion on NAGC's and AGATE's listing does not imply endorsement by NAGC or AGATE.
A website that list all possibilities for New York Summer Camps & New York Summer Programs – Commuter/Residential. This is a good first stop for viewing programs around the state. Go to http://www.summeroncampus.com/
Alphabetical Listing of Programming:
At weeklong summer academic institutes, students explore astronomy, writing, business, or girls' leadership; meet kids from all over the country with similar interests and have lots of fun. Go to www.alfred.edu/summer.
Programming designed for two levels, upper and lower. See complete brochure at http://edit.bankstreet.edu:8080/camp/
The program offers high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to immerse themselves in college life. Academic course offerings are varied and class sizes are limited. Through various activities and excursions, students can explore different career opportunities, build leadership skills, and discover New York City. Visit www.barnard.edu/pcp
Camp Imagination, held in Spencerport, NY July 7 - 11
Camp Create, held in Hilton, NY July 14 - 18 http://www.hilton.k12.ny.us/campinvention08.htm
Program offers cultural and language programs throughout the year. Go to http://www.naz.edu/dept/casa_italiana/children_prog.cfm
Located at 657 East Avenue, Rochestern, (585 473-7490 or 249-7063). Participants fly simulated missions to Mars; build and launch a probe; use actual NASA animated footage from Spirit and Opportunity landings; work as NASA engineers and scientists designing/building vehicles and a Mars colony; build a vehicle that is remotely operated. See www.rochesterchallenger.org
Located at Allendale Columbia School, Rochester NY during July 21 - 25, 2008. Contact www.chesscamp.com
Continuing programming - visit http://www.cmom.org
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Concordia Language Villages
Immersions in a choice of Chinese, Danish, Finish, French, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish or Swedish. One and two-week programs for ages 7-18; four-week program for high school credit; abroad programs for ages 15-18. Contact: Concordia Language Villages, 901 South Eighth Street, Moorhead, MN 56562. (800) 222-4750.
Go to: www.clvweb.cord.edu/prweb
Summer Camp at the theater located at 540 East Main St Rochester for ages 5 - 18, 585 325-4370. See www.dct-sep.com
iD Tech Camps provides weeklong day and overnight summer technology programs for ages 7-17 at 50 prestigious universities in 22 states and Spain. Locations in New York include Columbia University, Vassar College, Fordham University. Create digital movies, 2D and 3D video games, design websites, program robots and more. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324).
Program provides exceptional opportunities to explore the scientific, social, and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues. The Institute offers a two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high school students entering their junior or senior years. Work in the field, in laboratories, in classrooms and on a four-day camping trip, students will explore a range of topics in environmental policy, economics and ethics. See http://academic.hws.edu/enviro/
Located at Allendale Columbia School (888-652-4377) participants will design, develop and create a one-of-a-kind video game. See www.gamebuildercamp.com
Summer programs with many options. See http://www.gcv.org/programsAndEvents/summerYouthPrograms.html
Summer science enrichment activities at Hollingworth Center - Teachers College, Columbia University of New York, NY. (212) 678-3851
Go to: http://www.tc.edu/centers/hollingworth/
Provides programs for gifted children in grade K-6. Contact Carol Marsh, program director 212 860-1289.
See http://hces.hunter.cuny.edu/summer.
Located at Nazareth College, Finger Lakes Community College and Genesee Community College, participants will be involved with Crime Scene investigations, Harry Potter potions and mission to Mars. see http://www.summersciencecamp.org
This three-to-six week residential summer program provides gifted high school students with the opportunity to work in a real-world professional environment with experienced and respected mentors in science, design, history and the arts. Apprentices reside on campus and experience college residential life. Areas of study have included: industrial design, chemical analysis, mechanical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, environmental science, theater production, art gallery curation, molecular diagnosis of ear disease, and pediatric medicine. Early application deadline is April 14, 2008, scholarships available. See www.educationaladvancement.org
Yunasa (the Lakota word for "balance") is designed to teach campers techniques for integrating the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical aspects of their lives. The weeklong camp experience for highly gifted children ages 10-14, is devoted to reminding bright young people that they are more than just intellect. Our trained staff provides campers with a physically and emotionally safe environment where they meet other gifted children, gain confidence and comfort interacting with peers and are challenged to strive for their personal best while making new friends and having fun. Camp Copneconic is in Fenton Michigan. Early deadline is April 14, 2008 - scholarships are available. See www.educationaladvancement.org
Hands-on high-tech science. Courses in Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics/ Engineering, and Computer Technology. Grades 3-12. Contact: 698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY 13850. (888) 269-5325 ext. 208.
For more information visit: http://www.kopernik.org/summer_science/index.htm
Offers workshops all year. Summer brochure comes out April 16, located in Rochester NY. Go to: http://mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop
As part of NSA's Mathematical Education Partnership Program, www.nsa.gov/mepp, we sponsor a MARS summer camp, http://www.nsa.gov/about/about00008.cfm, for middle school and high school students. This year the high school camp runs from June 29 to July 12, 2008, and the middle school camp runs from July 20, to Aug 2, 2008 and both are residential programs located at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD, http://www.umes.edu/MARS/. Applications must be mailed no later than April 20, 2008.
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National Computer Camp
Commuter or Residency Program on college campuses. Locations in Fairfield, CT; Cleveland, OH; New York, NY, or Atlanta, GA. Contact: Michael Zabinski, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Computer Camps, P.O. Box 585, Orange, CT 06477. (203) 795-9667.
Visit: www.nccamp.com
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Pioneer Day Camp at the Stone Tolan House (Rochester Landmark Society)
For grades 3 - 6. See http://www.landmarksociety.org/events/event/htmlCA=13&EID-495
Various sports camps - see http://www.roberts.edu/athletics/camp
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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Kids on Campus
Summer Camps with many different options. Go to http://www.rit.edu/~kocwww/
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Rochester Museum and Science Center
Huge selection of workshops for all ages - download their brochure at http://rmsc.org/Experiences/Camps
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Rock Ventures Climbing and Creations Camp
This week long camp is for ages 6-12 located at 1044 University Avenue, Rochester. Call 585 442-5462 or see www.rockventures.net
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Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester NY
Camps for all ages. Go to http://www.senecaparkzoo.org
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SPARK-Science for Middle School Students
SPARK has a single goal: identify talented 7th and 8th grade students and give them access to the ideas, resources, and tools they need to nurture their academic gifts in the sciences. SPARK is designed for young students who have demonstrated outstanding ability in science. We want to help students discover what is possible! Contact: http://brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies.
This summer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers students the chance to take credit courses and academic short courses reflecting the ground-breaking research being conducted in our state-of-the-art facilities. Enrichment Programs and Sports Camps allow today's youth -- and tomorrow's leaders -- to explore and begin to develop their passions and interests. Find out where you fit in!
Cornell University Summer College offers award winning pre-college academic programs for advanced high school students. See www.sce.cornell.edu/sc
Syracuse University offers a six week residential summer college program where high school students can earn 6 college credits. See www.summercollege.syr.edu
Summer day camp sessions located at C.W. Post. Go to: http://www.cwpost.liu.edu
A leader in gifted education since 1984, the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) provides academic summer programs for gifted and talented students in grade K - 11. Go to www.cgp-sig.com
Has a wealth of activities and possibilities all year long. Go to http://www.amnh.org or http://ology.amnh.org
The Davidson Institute is seeking profoundly gifted students, ages 12 through 15, who are interested in attending the THINK Summer Institute, a three-week residential summer program on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno where students can earn up to seven college credits.
The THINK Summer Institute runs the last three weeks in July. Tuition is $1,800 and covers course credits, room and board and the cost of planned programs and activities. Financial assistance is available based on need.
To download an application, please visit www.THINKSummerInstitute.org
See also: www.mysummercamps.com
US Space Academy and Aviation Challenge. Grades 7-12. Five day program in Huntsville, AL; Orlando, FL; or Mountainview, CA. Prices vary greatly for different programs. Contact: US Space and Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35807 or Call 1-800-63-SPACE.
For more information visit: www.spacecamp.com
Programs for the Arts
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Crane Music School
Daily classes and rehearsals in all wind instruments, concert band, symphonic band, orchestra, choir, jazz ensemble, percussion, strings. Daily recreation and performance opportunities. Ages 12-18. Day or residential options. Two-week programs. Contact: Office of Continuing Education/Summer Programs, SUNY Potsdam, Raymond Hall 206, Potsdam, NY 13676. Call (315) 267-2167. Visit: www.potsdam.edu/CRANE/CYM
Located at Colgate University, Hamilton NY, this residential program provides opportunities and enrichment in all areas of music; designed to be a complementary part of growth and development of young people. Careers in music are not necessarily the goal of the student attending the camp. Music ranges from traditional to rock, classical to modern for ages 10 - 19. Concert band, symphony orchestra, concert choir, jazz ensembles, chamber orchestra, vocal jazz choir, vocal ensembles, sectionals, recitals, workshops, lectures, classes in theory, harmony, composition and arranging, and conducting. Also recreational and cultural activities. See more at http://easternusmusiccamp.com/campus.htm
Numerous primarily residential programs in Rochester NY for middle and high school students, designed to challenge students and to build skills in career-track high school students. Programs are most relevant to orchestral studies but other programs also offered in piano, jazz composition, music technology, guitar and non-jazz improvisation. Go to www.rochester.edu/Eastman/summer
Located in Hancock NY, this residential camp offers individualized programs in performing and visual arts for ages 7 - 17. Concert band, jazz band, pit orchestras, symphony orchestras, rock band, chamber ensembles, theater, dance, circus, visual arts, land and water sports. Go go www.frenchwoods.com
Located in Hartwick College, Oneonta NY, this residential program offers opportunities in band, choral, orchestral, jazz, music theater, piano, guitar and chamber music. For ages 8 - 22, these 2, 4 and 6 week sessions include private lessons, sessions with distinguished visiting artists, classes in computer technology in music, jazz history styles and analysis. For institute students, there are special chamber ensembles and courses offered for high school or college credit (attending for six weeks). See www.hartwichmusicfestival.org
This residential program, for ages 15-18, is an intensive week of study of all major percussion instruments as well as introductions to framedrums, composition, and percussion ensemble literature. Also offered are lectures on "Careers in Music" and Preparing a College Audition Festival. See http://www.juilliard.edu/summer/percussion.html
Programming combines unlimited music opportunities with social development and fun in a very creative and inspiring summer music camp. We specialize in all styles of music from classical to rock. We offer private lessons as well as ensembles, orchestras, choruses and solos. We are located in part of the Adirondack park. Campers also enjoy fine arts, drama, dance, circus, magic and wonderful water sports. See http://www.alonglakecampforthearts.com
At Lake Luzerne, NY, this residential program helps young musicians develop their abilities at their own levels, challenging the very talented but also helping young people who still need to discover the joy of music. Philadelphia Orchestra members perform and teach. Ages 11-14 for the junior session; 15 -19 for the senior session. In addition to music, numerous recreational activities, dances, skit nights are included. See www.luzernemusic.org
Students are provided with opportunities to study extensively in many areas of instruction, including orchestras and bands for instrumentalists, choral ensembles and original music theatre projects for vocalists; composition workshops; jazz classes. Also supplemental classes in music history, theory, computer technology in music, filmmaking, jazz improvisation and many others. For ages 10 - 20. Students enroll for 2, 4 or 6 weeks. See http://www.nysmf.org
Provides a summer residential program for NY State high school students which provide intensive pre-professional training with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies. See http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa
Participate in choral rehearsal, private instruction, study theory, improvisation. Many performance opportunities. Must audition. Grades 8 through 12. Four-week program. Contact: NYSSSA Schools of Music, State Education Department, 89 Washington Ave. Room 866 EBA, Albany, NY 12234. (518) 474-8773.
Go to: www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/SCS/choral.htm
- New York State Summer Writer's Institute at Skidmore College
This week-long residence writing workshop for high school students is located at Saratoga Springs, NY. Held in July, the workshop offers young writers artistic development, recognition and respect, and peer support. Students work with professional writers, immersing themselves in poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, and the critical evaluation of each other's work. http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst/nyssywi.html
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Signature Music Camp at Ithaca College
Held at Ithaca College is a one-week youth camp (ages 12-14) and a two-week teen camp (ages 15-17).
Go to: www.signaturemusic.org
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Summer Sonatina
International piano camp. Ages 7-16. Contact: 5 Catamount Lane, Old Bennington, VT 05021.
For more information visit: www.sonatina.com
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