Links to numerous local (and not so local) programs for the gifted. Please read the articles at www.nagc.org on choosing a summer program!
Links are mostly alphabetical
Meta Link:
http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/
ACADEMIC TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM –UC Berkeley
Programs for students who have completed K-11.
www-atdp.berkeley.edu (note that www- is correct, not www.)
ART IN ACTION offers art programs with Galileo Camp
Programs for K-5th grade. Check web site as they have not finalized dates
www.artinaction.org
Bay Area Shakespeare Camps
Programs at Odyssey School in San Mateo and other sites. For ages 7-18. Each two-week session presents a series of structured, performance-oriented workshops under the guidance of trained Shakespeare Festival staff. Each camp finishes with a mini performance of a Shakespeare play, staged and acted by campers.
www.sfshakes.org
CA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR MATH and SCIENCE
Designed specifically for talented and motivated high school students, the CA State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is a 4-week summer residential program for high school scholars with demonstrated interest and achievement in math and science.
http://ucop.edu/cosmos
Camp Galileo
Weekly art, science and outdoor learning adventures developed with The Tech Museum, Art in Action, and Klutz. Grades K-5.
www.campgalileo.com
CENTER FOR TALENT DEVEVELOPMENT – NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Programs for students pre-K-11
www.ctd.northwestern.edu
CRYSTALSPRINGS UPLANDS SCHOOL.
Has a summer enrichment program for elementary, middle, and high school students. Programs for grades K-3; 4-6; 7-9th
www.csus.com
CYBERCAMPS
The nation's leading summer computer camp, Cybercamps, is a summer must for kids! It's their chance to focus on something they love while having a total blast doing it. Campers can choose from Web Design, Game Design, Robotics, Digital Photography & Graphics, Programming and more! For parents, it's an investment in their childs future. For kids, it's simply the best kind of summer fun imaginable. Programs for ages 7-18
Cybercamps offers seasonal discounts. Call us or visit our website for more information!
Over 35 locations across the country
Contact: DJ Barker
Telephone: 888-904-2267
Email: [email protected]
www.cybercamps.com
Dr. B's SUMMER SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS
Two one-week, local day trips; The Galapagos Islands (11 days), Costa Rica (8 days), and Alaska (13 days). Science is the focus for all of our journeys. This is our 18th year. Formerly known as the Mirman School Summer Science.
3576 Woodcliff Road
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Contact: Dr. R.A. Boolootian
Telephone: 818-981-3473
Email: [email protected]
www.summerscienceexplorations.com
EDUCATION UNLIMITED
Privately held CA corporation. Includes information on a variety of different programs (including Sally Ride Science Camp for girls) for students primarily in grades 4-12 at a number of different sites.
www.educationunlimited.com
EPGY – Education Program for Gifted Students at StanfordUniversity
EPGY offers several different summer programs, aimed at different age levels
http://epgy.stanford.edu/summer/contact.html
Non-residential Summer Program (ages 9-16)
This program is for elementary and middle-school students who live in the Stanford area. Courses will be announced in March.
SummerInstituteMiddle School Program (ages 11-14)
This is a two-week residential summer program at Stanford University providing students with opportunity to explore topics not typically presented in school and to interact with others who share their interests and abilities.
Courses offered in mathematics, physical sciences, computer programming, creative writing, expository writing.
Summer Institutes (ages 13-17)
These are 3-week and 5-week residential summer programs at Stanford University for academically talented and motivated students entering grades 9 through 12 in Fall 2005. Provide an opportunity for students to enrich and accelerate their academic pursuits and share this experience with others of similar interests and abilities. Courses are offered in mathematics, music, computer programming, humanities, writing, science, and engineering.
E-Learning Courses (ages 5-18)
EPGY offers over 50 computer-based distance learning courses during the summer as well as during the academic year. Consist of multimedia lectures with animation and real-time virtual classroom sessions. Courses offered in English and mathematics at elementary and middle school levels. Wider variety of courses at high-school level.
THE FRENCHAMERICANINTERNATIONALSCHOOL
Programs for Pre-K – 5th grade. Also has classes for Middle School and High School
http://www.frenchamericansf.org/pk8/content.fsp?id=79799&lang=en
HILLBARN THEATRE
Programs for ages 4-18.Summer Stage 2006 dates and programs including Star to Be, Starshiners, Intermediate and Advanced Superstars and Hillbarn Rocks!--a Rock and Blues Camp Further information will be on their web site .
www.hillbarntheatre.org.
iD TECH CAMPS An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Located at over 35 universities in 17 states, including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Santa Clara University, Dominican University, St. Mary's College of Moraga, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, Cal Lutheran University, Pepperdine University, and UC Irvine. Experience hands-on technology fun! Weeklong day and overnight computer summer camps for ages 7-17 at prestigious universities nationwide in 17 states and Spain. Create digital movies, 2D & 3D video games, websites, robots, and more. With 1 computer per student and an average of 6 students per instructor, campers are given the attention they need to excel and take home a project at the end of the weeklong course. Learn filmmaking in Spain with our 2 1/2 week study abroad program. Combine sports & Tech with Stanford Athletics at Stanford University and Surf & Tech in Malibu at Pepperdine University.
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: [email protected]
www.internalDrive.com
THE INTERNATIONALSCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA
Language Immersion in Chinese, French, Spanish and English ESL. Pre-K through 8th grade. Contact Beatrice Bergemont, Summer Camp Program Coordinator via email or
phone (650-251-8519).
www.istp.org
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY– Center for Talented Youth(CTY)
Summer programs are three weeks long. Students take one academic course in the area of humanities, math, science, or computer science. The program also includes sports, arts and crafts, music, and special events.
The CTY program offers summer programs for grades 2 through 12, on college campuses on both the East and West coasts. The West Coast programs are:
Grades 2 - 4 Summer day program. Stanford University and Loyola Marymount (Los Angeles)
Grades 5- 6 Summer residential and day programs. Stanford and Loyola Marymount
Grades 7 + Summer residential program at Loyola Marymount
Phone: (410)516-0337
E-mail: [email protected]
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/index.html
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE CAMP,
A marine biology based camp developed by the Marine Institute to
encourage young people to explore the wonders and diversity of our
marine environment. Grades 2 -12.
http://www.cmiregistration.com/user/splash.jxp?org=261
Monterey Language Camp.
Students entering 7th - 12th French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic.
http://www.mmla.middlebury.edu/
NASA
Robotic Alliance Project – Camps for various age groups and science specialties.
Also camps in other states.
http://robotics.nasa.gov/students/summer_camps.php
Odyssey School, San Mateo, CA
For students entering 4th- 5th.
Summer camps for gradeK-6, and SummerScienceAcademy for grade 7-9
www.Odysseyms.org
Orlando Science Center
Summer camps for grades K-6, and Summer Science Academy for grade 7-9
www.osc.org
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TALENT SEARCH SUMMER INSTITUTE – UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.
Programs for students in grades 4-10.
www.du.edu/education/ces/rmts.html
SPANISH LANGUAGE IN MEXICO,
Jan (Juana) Lawrence is the founder of the Escuela de Juanita. She is on the faculties of the University of San Diego and Cañada Community College. She received her B.A. in Romance Linguistics and has a Master's in Education specializing in early childhood, multi-cultural education and second language acquisition.
www.gourmetlanguage.com
SPARK - BrownUniversity – Providence, Rhode Island
1-week residential program for students who have finished 7th or 8th grade. Students select from a list of courses and spend a week “nurturing their love of science in a challenging but noncompetitive, stress-free environment.”
www.brown.edu/scs/pre-college/spark/
Student Organizational Services (SOS)
Grades 6-12:provides academic coaching, student advocacy, study space makeovers and hands on workshops to teens, parents and teachers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
www.sos4students.com/studentworkshops
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED
SIG has added a site in Los Gatos. This academic program, which will run weekdays from July 13-31, 2009, is for eligible students who have completed grades K-6.
www.giftedstudy.com/day/hillbrook/index.asp
Summer Institute for the Gifted offers 3-week summer camps for gifted students in grades 4 though 11. The two West Coast sites are UC Berkeley and UC Los Angeles. Both are residential programs.
Every student is scheduled for five academic periods Monday through Friday. Students choose from over 80 academic, arts, and recreational courses. There are also enrichment activities, performances, and weekend activities.
Phone: (866)303-4744
www.giftedstudy.com
SUPER CAMP
Over 20 years of Making Great Kids Greater! Gain the academic edge with learning and life skills at a fun 10-day summer residential program held at prestigious Universities worldwide. Students, ages 9-24 learn specific skills for success that can be applied to any subject and situation. Improve grades, motivation and confidence.
1725 South Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Telephone: 800-285-3276
Email: [email protected]
www.supercamp.com
SUPERKIDS TALENTED YOUTH CAMP:
Home of the Summer Math EZ & EGG Program!
The American Advanced Academy is a learning enhancement institute that believes in better educating a learner through building a strong educational foundation and developing a child's self esteem. This is accomplished through personal attention that encourages a child to THINK.
1661 Fashion Island Blvd
San Mateo, CA
650-921-2688 or 650-372-0799
www.advacademy.com
TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM – DUKEUNIVERSITY.
Programs for students in grades 7-12.
www.tip.duke.edu
THINK SUMMER INSTITUTE
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.
www.THINKSummerInstitute.org
YMCA FAMILY CAMP.
Any family, any ages! Memorial Day Family Camp Weekend:. Labor Day Camp Weekend: If you’d like a camp brochure with Family Camp Information mailed to you, please call (650)747-1200.
http://www.campjonesgulch.org/Pagefamilycamp.htm
Youth Theater Training in the Bay Area.
Has links to several programs.
http://www.theatrebayarea.org/artsed/classes.jsp;jsessionid=C8B8BB1196FEC819543056DE630ADDE2?hi=1
OTHER RESOURCES
www.cde.ca.gov/sp/gt (CA Dept. of Education – GATE Program)
www.cagifted.org (California Association for the Gifted)
www.nagc.org(National Association for Gifted Children)
Has 3 great articles on choosing and researching summer camps and programs. On left side of page, go to “Resource Directory”, then “Summer Programs”.
