Northeast
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, VT


Mid-Atlantic
DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV


South
AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, TX


Midwest
IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, OH, OK, WI


West
AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA,


International Section
EUROPE
Switzerland

Connecticut

Taft Summer School
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
Contact: Stephen J. McCabe, Jr. - Director
Telephone: 860-945-7961
Email: summerschool@taftschool.org
Web Site: www.taftschool.org/summer
Program Offered: Summer Only

Coed academic program established in 1982. Formal opportunities for talented students in grades 7-12. Intensive 5-week study in a dynamic independent school environment where students can learn how best to realize their potential. Arts and athletics, and a varied schedule of weekend trips and activities round out the residential experience.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Sacred Heart University, Smith College, MIT, Vassar College, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

National Computer Camp
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Telephone: 203-795-9667
Email: info@NCCamp.com
Web Site: www.NCCamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

America's original computer camp since 1977. Video game design, web page design, digital video production, Software applications, A+ and Network+ certification, computer programming in Java, JavaScript, C++, Basic, Assembler, HTML. The coed campers, ages 8-18, enjoy small group instruction. The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to super advanced. Optional sports includes basketball, soccer, tennis and swimming. Residential and day programs. Visit National Computer Camp at www.NCCamp.com

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp
59 Buck's Rock Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
Contact: Mickey Morris
Telephone: 860-354-5030
Email: bucksrock@bucksrockcamp.com
Web Site: www.bucksrockcamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

In New Milford, CT, a unique teenage program for the performing and creative arts where campers have the freedom to choose their activities in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Campers work with mature, qualified, professional artists and teachers who nurture and support their skills and interests in impressive, professionally equipped studios.

UCONN Mentor Connection
NEAG Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development
2131 Hillside Road
U-3007
Storrs, CT 06269
Contact: Heather Spottiswoode
Telephone: 860-486-0283
Email: mentorconnection@uconn.edu
Web Site:www.gifted.uconn.edu Program Offered: Summer Only

Rising juniors and seniors will get hands-on experience at the University of Connecticut.

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Maine

Acadia Institute of Oceanography
PO Box 285
Seal Harbor, ME 04675
Contact: Sheryl Gilmore
Telephone: 800-375-0058
Email: info@acadiainstitute.com
Web Site: www.acadiainstitute.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Hands-on field program allows students the chance to explore careers in marine biology, chemistry & geology. Ages 12-18.

The Maine Coast Semester
The Chewonki Foundation
485 Chewonki Neck Rd.
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Contact: Paul Arthur, Admissions Director or Willard Morgan, Director
Telephone: 207-882-7323
Email: parthur@chewonki.org or wmorgan@chewonki.org
Web Site: www.chewonki.org
Program Offered: Academic Year

The Maine Coast Semester offers a small number of 11th grade students the chance to live and work on 1 400 acre saltwater peninsula to explore the interrelationship between people and the environment through courses in natural science, environmental issues, art, history, literature, and writing. The academic program is designed to support and enrih the junior year curriculum. The buildings are rustic, the atmosphere is informal, and the community is small - only 36 students and 13 faculty members. Students and faculty jointly share responsibility for all aspects of the program. In addition to their studies,k students work to maintain the facilities and a working farm and woodlot. The students who attend the Maine Coast Semester are highly motivated and very academically capable.

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Massachusetts

College Gate/College Academy
PO Box 382
Stoughton, MA 02072-0382
Contact: Chris Harrington
Telephone: 781-344-7331
Email: collegeacademy@comcast.net
Web Site: www.collegeacademy.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

In our 27th year, students in Kindergarten - grade 8 Discover Where Learning Is Fun through our hands-on environment. With a 10:1 student to instructor ratio, each participant determines their schedule of activities from over 40 courses in Art, Computers, Fantasy Gamin, History, Math, Science, Writing, and more.

SummerMath at Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Contact: Charlene & James Morrow
Telephone: 413-538-2608
Email: summermath@mtholyoke.edu
Web Site: www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/summermath
Program Offered: Summer Only

SummerMath is for high school girls who want to explore math and computers, get a taste of college life, and build confidence. Students develop porblem-solving skills in an active learning environment. Daily recreation and weekend trips are included. Ask about our SEARCH program for girls who would like to experience a research-like atmosphere in mathematics.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including MIT, Smith College, Merrimack College, Sacred Heart University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Harvard Summer School
Secondary School Program
51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Contact: William J. Holinger
Telephone: 617-495-3192
Email: ssp@hudce.harvard.edu
Web Site: www.ssp.harvard.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

Students take Harvard courses for college credit. They choose from nearly 200 courses, meet students from all over the world, and participate in extracurricular activities.

Cybercamps
Over 35 locations across the country
Contact: DJ Barker
Telephone: 888-904-2267
Email: campconsultant@cybercamps.com
Web Site: www.cybercamps.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

You Gotta Go to 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 cilds future. For kids, it's simply the best kind of summer fun imaginable.
Cybercamps offers seasonal discounts. Call us or visit our website for more information!

Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
200 Westboro Rd.
N. Grafton, MA 01536
Contact: Kasey Kobs
Telephone: 508-839-7962
Email: avm@tufts.edu
Web Site: www.tufts.edu/vet/avm
Program Offered: Spring and Summer

Located at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is a close-up exploration of the realities and opportunities that encompass the veterinary profession. Through a variety of hands-on and classroom experiences, participants discover what veterinary school is all about while learning about a wide range of careers within the profession.

Great Books Summer Reading Program at Amherst and Stanford
79 Stanford Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Lora Premo
Telephone: 888-327-5923 ext:29
Email: greatbooks@early-advantage.com
Web Site: www.greatbooksprogram.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Great Books Summer Reading Program held on the campuses of Amherst College and Stanford University offer gifted and talented readers the opportunity to experience college-level seminar discussions of the great works of literature. The Great Books Summer Reading Program is the result of a collaboration between the Great Books Foundation and a group of distinguished educators. Over the course of six days, students will read and discuss selections from the classics such as Homer's Odyssey, Anna Karenina, the Declaration of Independence, and Plato's Apology. Students will discuss these texts using Shared Inquiry, a powerful method of learning in which students assist one another in a search for meaning.

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New Hampshire

Rassias Language Programs Abroad
PO Box 5456
Hanover, NH 03755
Contact: Bill Miles
Telephone: 603-643-3007
Email: info@rassias.com
Web Site: www.rassias.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

French and Spanish language immersion, family stays, and travel the Rassias way for students currently in 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades. 4 and 5 week sessions in France and Spain.
Accelerate your Spanish or French language, delve into their cultures, laugh and learn, all in the famed Rassias Method®, developed by Dartmouth professor, John Rassias. Not your average classroom; not your average summer - skilled staff, families selected by local friends, proven teaching method, great travel adventures, and lots of fun too. . . how can that be?

Performance PLUS Summer Training Program
PO Box 579
New Hampton, NH 03256
Contact: Lori Murphy
Telephone: 603-677-3403
Email: lmurphy@performanceplus.com
Web Site: www.performanceplus.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Performance PLUS Summer Training Program allows you to explore and discover yourself and challenge your craft at your level of experience in an ensemble of you peers. Participants major in dance, film, music, theatre arts, visual arts, or technical production, use state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, train with professional staff and guest artists, and create/perform an original showcase.

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New Jersey

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Princeton University, Villanova University, Vassar College, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Summer Institute for the Gifted
Various Locations in NJ, NY, CA, CT, PA, OH, and MA
Contact: Dr. Stephen Gessner, President
Telephone: 866-303-4744
Email: sig.info@aifs.com
Web Site: www.giftedstudy.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

SIG is the ultimate academic, recreational and social summer program for gifted students in grades 4-11. Three week residential programs are hosted by prestigious universitites across the country including Princeton University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Vassar, Drew University, Amherst College, Bryn Mawr College and Oberlin College.

Storming Robots
Robotics Learning Center
3322 Rt. 22 W.
Building 4, Ste. 402
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Contact: Elizabeth Mabrey
Telephone: 1-908-595-1010
Email: robots@storming-robots.com
Web Site: www.storming-robots.com
Program Offered: Throughout the Year

Kean University
Robotics Camp
1000 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083
Contact: Roseann Bucciarelli
Telephone: 908-737-3430
Email: rbucciar@kean.edu
Web Site: www.kean.edu/~cont-ed
Program Offered: Summer Only

Have fun learning how to design, build and program robots. In each full day program, experience science, engineering and technology as well as creative enrichment activities. Also, experience themed activities such as arts, crafts, creative writing and communication skills. $600 per eight session course. Extended care options available.

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New York

Summer Study Programs
Penn State University, The University of Colorado at Boulder & The American University of Paris
900 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
Contact: Mike Sirowitz
Telephone: 800-666-2556 / 631-424-1000
Email: info@summerstudy.com
Web Site: www.summerstudy.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Pre-college programs combining stimulating academics with sports, recreational activities, nightlife, sightseeing, foreign culture and travel weekends. "Big Ten," "Big Mountains" or "Big City". . .The Choice is Yours!

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Vassar College, Princeton University, Smith College, Sacred Heart University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

The Gifted & Talented Development Center, Inc.
Challange 2005
PO Box 586
Bronxville, NY 10708
Contact: Carole B. Berman
Telephone: 914-779-6024
Email: carole@challengecamps.com
Web Site: www.challengecamps.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Celebrating our 25^th year and ACA accredited, Challenge Camp 2005 is a unique learning opportunity for gifted and talented students. Challenge provides day students with over 40 exciting morning academic courses & 30 afternoon enrichment classes and sports clinics to choose from including: remote control car & airplane models, chess, art, science, theater, video, magic, math, law, computers, music and much more! Lunch is included and transportation is available.

Alfred University
Alfred University Summer Program
Alfred, NY 14802
Contact: Melody McLay, Director of Summer Programs
Telephone: 607-871-2612
Email: summerpro@alfred.edu
Web Site: www.alfred.edu/summer
Program Offered: Summer Only

Our beautiful campus, in New York State's Finger Lakes region, is the perfect place for learning and living in a collegiate setting. At week-long academic institutes, students explore astronomy, writing, business or science & engineering, meet kids from all over the country with similar interests and have lots of fun.

North Shore Day Camp
85 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Telephone: 516-676-0904
Email: info@northshoredaycamp.com
Web Site: www.northshoredaycamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Locacted on a magnificent 14 acre estate, our North Shore University (NSU) program combines a half day of stimulating academic workshops, taught by teachers and experts in their field, with a half day of traditional day camp activities including swimming, tennis, horseback riding, athletics, and performing and creative arts. NSU is open to campers entering 3^rd through 6^th grades.

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Summer Research Participation Program in Science
Department of Educational Affairs
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, NY 14263
Contact: Mary Wisnicki
Telephone: 716-845-8134
Email: mary.wisnicki@roswellpark.org
Web Site: www.roswellpark.org/document_1230.html
Program Offered: Summer Only

The program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute provides high ability high school juniors (Class of 2006) with the opportunity to develop the skills, habits and attitudes needed to conduct scientific research, and to assit in career planning. It is also intended to interest participants in pursuing future careers in scientific research, specifically, cancer research.

Barnard College - Columbia University
Summer in New York City
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Contact: Pre-College Programs Office
Telephone: 212-854-8866
Email: pcp@barnard.edu
Web Site: www.barnard.edu/pcp
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Barnard College Summer in New York City 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.

Long Island University
Center for Gifted Youth
C.W. Post Campus, School of Education
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
Contact: Dr. Madelon Solowey, Director
Telephone: 516-299-2160
Email: gifted@cwpost.liu.edu
Web Site: www.liu.edu/giftedyouth
Program Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Saturday and summer course offerings include hands-on science, mathematics, computers, writing and law. Curriculum emphasizes problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and independence in learning. Fall/Spring Saturday program open to students entering grades K-6. All-day July summer programm open to students entering grades 2-8.

Academic Study Associates
College Prep, Study Abroad, College Admissions
At 8 universities including Oxford University, UC Berkeley, Columbia, Tufts, UMass, & Amhurst, as well as Spain, France, & Italy.
Contact: Kathleen Hadford
Telephone: 800-752-2250 or 914-686-7730
Email: summer@asaprograms.com
Web Site: www.asaprograms.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Pre-College
200 Willoughby Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Contact: Jason Kellermeyer
Telephone: 718-399-4533
Email: jkellerman@pratt.edu or precollege@pratt.edu
Web Site: www.pratt.edu/precollege
Program Offered: Summer Intensive, weekend classes offered in Spring & Fall

The summer program consists of 4 classes, lectures, and events. Students select an elective class and are automatically enrolled in a Foundation class that compliments the elective of choice, an Art History class, and a Portfolio Development class. Upon completion of the program, students earn 4 elective college credits.

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Vermont

The University of Vermont
UVM/GIV Engineering Institute
College of Engineering & Mathematics
Burlington, VT 05405
Contact: Dawn Densmore
Telephone: 802-656-8748
Email: densmore@emba.uvm.edu
Web Site: www.cem.uvm.edu/summer
Program Offered: Summer Only

Explore aerospace, biomedical, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering as well as the statistics, mathematics, and computer applicaitons with hands-on activities, tours, and laboratory experiences. Students will work in teams to build robots, will participate in a Poetry Contest, a Technocratic Oath Competition, and will build Sand Arches at the beach. Students will be housed in campus dorms and will participate in a variety of recreational and leisure activities. Pictures from previous year and comments from students can be found at: www.emba.uvm.edu/summer.

Hulbert Outdoor Center
Voyageurs Wilderness Trips
2968 Lake Morey Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
Contact: Director of Wilderness Programs
Telephone: 888-333-3405
Email: ellen_bagley@alohafoundation.org
Web Site: www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert
Program Offered: Summer and other limited times throughout the year

Hulbert Voyageurs trips provide exciting and rewarding experiences for youth having completed grades 4 through 11. Travel through the wilderness of northern New England, whether canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, or rock climbing. Each trip consisits of expereinces designed to encourage confidence, cooperative teamwork, communication and leadership skills, wilderness skill development, and environmental awareness.

Trip sizes are limited: 8-12 participants, 2-4 staff. Over 20 trips, arranged by peer group, activity, and date choice. Trip leaders are ages 21+ and are certified in current safety standards.

Night Eagle WIlderness Adventures
PO Box 374
Cuttingsville, VT 05738
Contact: Bruce & Kelly Moreton
Telephone: 802-773-7866
Email: nightegl@sover.net
Web Site: www.nighteaglewilderness.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Unique primitieve summer camp for boys ages 10-14: tipi living, wilderness skills, nature crafts, canoeing, hiking, archery, atlatls & 'hawks, rock climbing, backpacking, and much more! Through community living and group decision making campers learn to work and play together in a spirit of cooperation rather than competition. ACA Accredited.

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Delaware

University of Delaware
University of Delaware Summer College
207 A. Elliott Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Contact: F. Charles Shermeyer
Telephone: 302-831-6560
Email: fcsherm@udel.edu
Web Site: www.summercollege.honors.udel.edu/
Program Offered: Summer Only

Academically advanced rising seniors earn 6-7 UD college credits in engaging Freshman-level courses taught by UD faculty members open only to Summer College students. Excellent teacher-student ratio. Weekend social activities. Supervised, supportive dorm life helps students develop independence and time-management skills.

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District of Columbia

Gerogetown University
Summer Programs for High School Students
Georgetown University - Box 571010
Washington, DC 20057-1010
Contact: Emma Harrington, Director Special Programs
Telephone: 202-687-5719/5832
Email: sscespecialprograms@georgetown.edu
Web site: http://www.georgetown.edu/ssce/sumspec.htm
Program Offered: Summer Only

Georgetown University offers high schools juniors the opportunity to experience college life through Summer College for High School Juniors, College Prep Program, Gateway to Business for High School Juniors, and the International Relations Program.  Students are given a stimulating classroom environment, while Washington, DC and Georgetown provide unlimited opportunies for learning.

George Washington University
The George Washington University Summer Scholars Programs
2100 Foxhall Rd., NW
Washington, DC 20007
Contact: Margaret Myers
Telephone: 202-242-6802
Email: scholars@gwu.edu
Web Site: www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars
Program Offered: Summer Only

Two different residential programs (a 6-week credit-bearing precollege program for high school juniors and 10-day mini courses [grades 9-11]) enable students to expand upon individual academic interests, to explore college life, and to experience countless educational and recreational opportunities in Washington, DC.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Georgetown University, UVA, Princeton University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

George Washington University
GW Summer Tour
2127 G St., NW
3^rd Floor
Washington, DC 20052
Contact: Sevara Cruzat
Telephone: 2029942267
Email: bcurious@gwu.edu
Web Site: http://gwired.gwu.edu/summertour
Program Offered: Summer Only

The GW Summer Tour, a co-ed enrichment and athletic day camp, is located on the George Washington University campus! From television production to pastry design, swimming, cheerleading, computers and fencing, the GWST offers every camper the opportunity to challenge themselves: mentally and physically, and - best of all - learn by doing!

Camp Arena Stage
1524 35th St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
Contact: Anita Maynard-Losh, Director
Telephone: 202-554-9066 extension:808
Email: camp@arenastage.org
Web Site: www.arenastage.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

On the campus of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Camp Arena Stage is a four-week mulit-arts day camp for ages 8-15. Campers choose from options in theater, dance, music and visual arts. Other activities include writing, fieldtrips, performances, recreation, crafts and a final Festival of the campers' work. July 5-29, 2005.

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Maryland

University of Maryland
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program
University of Maryland - Office of Continuing and Extended Education
2103 Reckord Armory
College Park, MD 20742
Contact: Terrie Hruzd
Telephone: 301-405-8588
Email: hruzd@umd.edu
Web Site: www.summer.umd.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only



University of Maryland
The Arts! at Maryland
University of Maryland - Office of Continuing and Extended Education
2103 Reckord Armory
College Park, MD 20742
Contact: Terrie Hruzd
Telephone: 301-405-8588
Email: hruzd@umd.edu
Web Site: www.summer.umd.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only



Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins Pre-college Program
3400 N. Charles Street
Suite G1 / Wyman Park Building
Baltimore, MD 21218-2685
Contact: Pre-college Programs Office
Telephone: 800-548-0548
Email: summer@jhu.edu
Web Site: www.jhu.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

Explore your options at the Johns Hopkins Summer Pre-college Program. Experience the perfect opportunity to sample courses before selecting a major or career path. Choose from courses in 30 disciplines that fit your personal interests and goals. Focus on your future, earn college credit, and have fun while you're at it.

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Pennsylvania

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Villanova University, Carnagie Mellon University, Princeton University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Science Camp Watonka
Hawley, PA 18428
Contact: Donald Wacker
Telephone: 570-226-4779
Email: mail@watonka.com
Web Site: www.watonka.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Science Camp Watonka is a small summer camp in the Poconos offering hands-on science and a complete range of crafts, sports, waterfront, climbing, mini-bikes and trips. Our 40 year history, cabin accommodation, 11 laboratories and staff ratio of 1:3 provide a unique program for all boys with an interest in science.

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Virginia

College of William Mary
Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History - College of William and Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact: Dr. Carolyn Whittenburg
Telephone: (757) 221-7652
Email: precol@wm.edu
Web Site: http://www.wm.edu/niahd
Program Offered: Summer Only

The College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History offers four hours of college credit to high school students for a three-week summer course.  Classes are taught "on site" at Virginia's historic places, museums, and archaeology sites, and include archaeology digs and special programs at Colonial Williamsburg.

University of Virginia
4Star Summer Camp - Academics at the University of Virginia
P.O. Box 3387
Falls Church, VA 22043
Contact: Marietta Naramore
Telephone: (800) 334-7827
Email: info@4starcamps.com
Web Site: http://www.4starcamps.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including UVA, Georgetown University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Princeton University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Center for Diversity in Engineering
ITE (Introduction to Engineering)
University of VA
PO Box 400255
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Contact: Carolyn Vallas
Telephone: 434-924-0614
Email: cv5d@virginia.edu
Web Site: www.weas.virginia.edu/diversity/ite.htm
Program Offered: Summer Only

ITE Program (Sunday, July 10 to Saturday, July 16, 2005) was designed to acquaint rising high school juniors and seniors with engineering, advanced mathematics, and the sciences at the University of Virginia. Participants experience aspects of university life in a supervised atmosphere which includes engineering course work, demonstrations, experiments and tours.

Ferrum College
Summer Enrichment Camp
PO Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088
Contact: Chip Phillips
Telephone: 540-365-2121
Email: cphillips@ferrum.edu
Web Site: www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
Program Offered: Summer Only

FCSEC offers a unique opportunity to experience campus life while participating in a variety of fun-filled activities and challenging projects. The program combines daily enrichment classes with traditional summer camp. 2005 Classes: Chess, Clay Animation, Creative Writing, Crime Scene Investigators, Drawing, Music Madness, Photography, Russian, Spanish, Summer Theater and Web Page Design.

Math & Science Learning Center
105 N. Virginia Ave.
Suite 102
Falls Church, VA 22046
Contact: Dr. Raja Almukahhal, Director/Professor
Telephone: 1-703-241-1444
Email: math.science@earthlink.net
Web Site: Math & Science Learning Center
Program Offered: Summer & Throughout the Year

MSLC is pleased to announce a Summer Program for gifted students. The program will involve conducting Physics Experiments that were carried out by the great founders of physics. It provides an opportunity for the students to enrich and accelerate their academic pursuits and to share this experience with others who have similar interests and abilities.

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West Virginia

Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies
HC 83 Box 38DD
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
Contact: Lavinia Schoene
Telephone: 304-856-3758 (summer); 703-509-7117 (all other times)
Email: bcws2@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://burgundycenter.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Active days full of variety and laughter. Explore WV ridges and valleys with dynamic, knowledgeable staff. Small groups and independent projects. Non-competitive attitude. ACA accredited.

WV Wesleyan College
Summer Gifted Program
PO BOx 122
59 College Avenue
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Contact: Dr. Kwame Boateng
Telephone: 304-473-8072
Email: sgp@wvwc.edu
Web Site: www.wvwc.edu/summergifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

WSGP is a two-week summer residential program for gifted children in rising grades 6-12. Small (15 students per class), challenging, academic classes are taught in mathematics, physics, computer science, creative writing, literature, and world history by college professors. College credit available. Field trips and other fun activities are included.

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Arkansas

University of Arkansas
Summer Institute for Gifted & Talented Scholars
200 Hotz Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Contact: Sharon Brooks, Director
Telephone: 479-575-3553 or 866-625-9247 (toll free)
Email: gifted@uark.edu
Web Site: http://gtscholars.uark.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Summer Institute for Gifted and Talented Scholars provides an intensive three-week residential experience fro rising 8^th, 9^th, and 10^th grade students with exceptional academic ability. This advanced and educationally dynamic learning environment is designed to develop the intelligence and imagination of gifted students. The Summer Institute supplements accelerated academic learning with extracurricular activities to address student's social and affective needs.

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Florida

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including University of Miami, Emory University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

SeaCamp
1300 Big Pine Avenue
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Contact: Grace Lipshaw, Camp Director
Telephone: 305-872-2331
Email: marinelife@seacamp.org
Web Site: www.seacamp.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

The original marine science/SCUBA Summer Camp for teens. Underwater adventure in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Exploring the living coral reef since 1966. Special programs: Adventure programs, environmental education, marine science, nature study, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, arts and crafts, ceramics and kayaking.

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Georgia

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Emory University, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Miami, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Georgia Academy of Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (GAMES)
1100 Second Street
Cochran, GA 31014
Contact: Lisa Whitaker
Telephone: 478-934-3471
Email: lwhitaker@nmg.edu
Web Site: www.mgc.edu, click on GAMES
Program Offered: Throughout the year


Learn to Live Together
Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women
PO Box 876
Carrollton, GA 30112
Contact: Ms. Madhavi Sethna
Telephone: 770-214-0528
Email: director@learn-to-live.com
Web Site: www.learn-to-live.com
Program Offered: Summer Only (July 10-15)

A unique residential program for young women (7^th-12^th grade). Participants engage in three types of daily activities: Academic courses offered by faculty; Exploration of social issues through peer group discussions led by community professionals; Immersion in an ethnic culture, to lead them toward self-growth and awareness of today's diverse society.

National Computer Camp
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA
Telephone: 404-364-8433
Email: info@NCCamp.com
Web Site: www.NCCamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

America's original computer camp since 1977. Video game design, web page design, digital video production, Software applications, A+ and Network+ certification, computer programming in Java, JavaScript, C++, Basic, Assembler, HTML. The coed campers, ages 8-18, enjoy small group instruction. The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to super advanced. Optional sports includes basketball, soccer, tennis and swimming. Residential and day programs. Visit National Computer Camp at www.NCCamp.com

Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders
Georgia State University
PO Box 3976
Atlanta, GA 30302-3976
Contact: John Kesner, Ph.D.
Telephone: 404-651-2581
Email: saturdayschool@gsu.edu
Web Site: http://education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool
Program Offered: Throughout the year

An enrichment program for gifted children (K-8^th grade) that offers a diverse curriculum covering topics ranging from the fine arts to math and science, designed to challenge students and promote educational opportunities that emphasize leadership, scholarship, and cultural awareness.

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Kentucky

The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Students (SCATS)
Western Kentucky University
The Center for Gifted Studies
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Contact: Dr. Julia Roberts
Telephone: 270-745-6323
Email: gifted@wku.edu
Web Site: www.wku.edu/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

SCATS (June 12-24, 2005) provides an opportunity for students entering grades 7-9 to spend two weeks participating in myriad cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Students select four classes from dozens of choices in art, literature, mathematics, science, music, foreign language, social studies, and writing. Students live in an air-conditioned residence hall. Counselors supervise evening and weekend activities.

The Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY)
Western Kentucky University
The Center for Gifted Studies
1 Big Red Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Contact: Dr. Julia Roberts
Telephone: 270-745-6323
Email: gifted@wku.edu
Web Site: www.wku.edu/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

VAMPY (June 26-July 16, 2005) is a residential summer program for very bright students currently enrolled grades 7-10. Students select one fast-paced, challenging class. Courses include Psychology, Writing, Sumo Robotics, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, Chemistry, and Mathematics among others taught by college professors or educators experienced in working with gifted students. Students live in air-conditioned residence halls. Counselors supervise evening and weekend activities.

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Mississippi

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
1100 College Street
MUW-1627
Columbus, MS 39701
Contact: Teresa Gammill
Telephone: 662-2241-6439
Email: tgammill@msms.k12.ms.us
Web Site: www.msms.k12.ms.us
Program Offered: Throughout the year

Located in Columbus, MSMS is the nation's fourth, public, residential high school for 11^th and 12^th grade gifted and academically able students from across the state. Although the emphasis is on math and science, MSMS offers a complete curriculum including the humanities and fine arts.

Leadership Studies Program
The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr. #8207
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Contact: Dr. Frances A. Karnes
Telephone: 601-266-5236
Email: gifted.studies@usm.edu
Web Site: www.usm.edu/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

A one-week residential program designed for students in grades 6-11. Leadership I emphasis on leadership skills. Leadership II emphasis on psychology of leadership, assertiveness training, and situational leadership. Leadership III emphasis on legal aspects, responsibilities of leadership, personal power, and leadership for the future.

Summer Gifted Studies Program
The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr. #8207
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Contact: Dr. Frances A. Karnes
Telephone: 601-266-5236
Email: gifted.studies@usm.edu
Web Site: www.usm.edu/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only
A one-week residential program for intellectually gifted students in grades 4-8. Program enhances cognitive abilities of gifted students through enrichment/acceleration activities. Content areas are combined with processing skills.

Summer Program for Academically Talented Youth
The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr. #8207
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Contact: Dr. Frances A. Karnes
Telephone: 601-266-5236
Email: gifted.studies@usm.edu
Web Site: www.usm.edu/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only
A three-week residential program for students in grades 7-10 who quailify based on SAT or ACT results. A variety of intense, fast-paced courses are offered. Program includes academic and recreational experiences. Offered by Southern Miss through cooperative efforts with Duke University Talent Identification Program.

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North Carolina

Camp Broadstone
Appalachian State University Summer Enrichment Program for Gifted and Talented Youth
ASU - PO Box 32042
Boone, NC 28608
Contact: Judith Bevan, Director
Telephone: 828-963-4640
Email: bevanjk@appstate.edu
Web Site: http://www.campbroadstone.com/summer.php
Program Offered: Summer Only

Coed residential camp program (4th-9th grades) features blend of hands-on enrichment classes and high adventure activities. Stimulating environment fosters intellectual, social and physical growth.

Institute for Educational Advancement
Yunasa Summer Institute
King, NC 27021
Contact: Danielle Evers, Program Coordinator
Telephone: 626-403-8900
Email: devers@educationaladvancement.org
Web Site: www.educationaladvancement.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

A weeklong camp for highly gifted youth aged 10-14, blending traditional camp activities with workshops focused on helping campers integrate the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their lives. Yunasa campers gain confidence and comfort interacting with peers and are challenged to strive for their personal best while making new friends and having fun!

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including UNC-Chapel Hill, Emory University, UVA, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

The Outdoor Academy
Eagle's Nest Foundation
43 Hart Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Contact: Admissions Director
Telephone: 828-877-4349
Email: oaadminssions@enf.org
Web Site: www.enf.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Outdoor Academy is an academic semester school for 10^th and select 11^th graders. This semester-long enrichment program combines a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with hands-on learning, environmental education, wilderness leadership, regional studies, and the arts. We enroll 35 students from across the United States each semester. Scholarships available.

Summer Academic Adventures
Asheville School
360 Asheville School Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Contact: Vicki Wright
Telephone: 828-254-6345
Email: wrightv@ashevilleschool.org
Web Site: www.ashevilleschool.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer Academic Adventures is a unique summer program for gifted and talented boys and girls entering the 7th - 10th grades. Located in Asheville, NC, this residential camp is divided into two 3-week sessions, June 19 - July 9, 2005 and July 10 - July 29, 2005.

To apply online, visit www.ashevilleschool.org or call (828) 254-6345.

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Tennessee

Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth
Peabody #506
203 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN 37203
Contact: Bradley Lane
Telephone: 615-322-8261
Email: bradley.h.lane@vanderbilt.edu
Web Site: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/pty
Program Offered: Summer Only

Vanderbilt University offers an intensive, enriched three-week summer residential program for academically talented youth. The goal of Vanderbilt PTY is to provide a highly stimulating and challenging intellectual environment as student form lasting friendships and have a great deal of fun. Each PTY student enrolls in one course - mathematics, computer science, literature & film, physics, American history, brain & behavior, biological forensics, chaos & game theory, or architecture & design - for nearly 100 hurs of instructional contact. PTY courses are taught by instructors who have experience teaching gifted students.

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Texas

Active Learning Partners, LTD
USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour
18911 Forest Bend Creek Way
Spring, TX 77379
Contact: Mike Borchelt
Telephone: 800-652-4377
Email: mborchelt@usachess.com
Web Site: www.chesscamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

A one week summer day camp offered in over 50 cities across the country featuring professional tournament rated chess instructors in a fun, learning environment. Full day and half day sessions available. Visit our website for dates and locations.

Talented and Gifted - Texas A & M University at Galveston
PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553
Contact: Daisy Puccetti
Telephone: 409-740-4525
Email: duersond@tamug.edu
Web Site: www.tamug.edu/tag
Program Offered: Summer Only

Talented and Gifted (TAG) is a career-oriented program for high ability students in grades 8-12.

Sea Camp
Texas A & M University at Galveston
PO Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553
Contact: Dasiy Puccetti
Telephone: 409-740-4525
Email: duersond@tamug.edu
Web Site: www.tamug.edu/seacamp
Program Offered: Summer Only

Sea Camp is a week-long adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Rice University, UT-Austin, Southern Methodist University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Baylor University
High School Summer Science Research Program
HSSSRP
One Bear Place, #97344
Waco, TX 76798-7344
Contact: Suzanne Keener
Telephone: 254-710-4288
Email: HSSSRP@baylor.edu
Web Site: www.baylor.edu/summerscience
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer residence program; hands-on research experience for superior high school students entering the twelfth grade; work with university science professors and their research groups; gain familiarity with instrument operations; learn to interpret data obtained by techniques not usually available in high school laboratories; includes seminars, field trips, and social activities.

Southern Methodist University
College Experience
Gifted Students Institute
PO Box 750383
Dallas, TX 75275
Contact: Marilyn Swanson, Assistant Director
Telephone: 214-768-0123
Email: gifted@smu.edu
Web Site: www.smu.edu/ce
Program Offered: Summer Only

Academically talented high school students can get a head start on college and a taste of campus life during this exciting 5-week summer program. The selection of college-credit subjects for morning classes include philosophy, English, math, psychology, history, and government. In the afternoon, all College Experience students will participate in a "core" class or humanities overview class for 3 hours of college credit. Students who elect to live in the CE residence hall will participate in special cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Southern Methodist University
TAG
Gifted Students Institute
PO Box 750383
Dallas, TX 75275-0383
Contact: Marilyn Swanson, Assitant Director
Telephone: 214-768-0123
Email: gifted@smu.edu
Web Site: www.smu.edu/tag
Program Offered: Summer Only

TAG is open to students entering grades 8-10 in 2005-06. During this 3-week residential program, students participate in 2 stimulating classes chosen from a wide selection of SMU credit and noncredit courses. Cultural enrichment activities are provided for all TAG students. Three-hour credit courses include: Leadership, Mathematical Sciences, Political Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Philosophy, and Ethics. Non-credit courses include Writing, Engineering, Theater Arts, Public Discourse, Music, Photography, Physics, Geography, and Rocketry.

Camp Kiowa
PO Box 793896
Dallas, TX 75379
Contact: Daryl Gelender or Jill Stolbach
Telephone: 888-254-4566 or 972-931-0911
Email: info@campkiowa.com
Web Site: www.campkiowa.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Camp Kiowa is an overnight, enrichment camp located at Texas Woman's University for boys and girls ages 8-14. Offerings include: Lego Robotics, Cooking, 3-D Animation, Digital Photography, Digital Art, Woodworking, Chess, Drama, Tennis and Sculpture rounded out with fun sports and great evening activities.

SeaWorld San Antonio Adventure Camps and Education Programs
10500 SeaWorld Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
Contact: Patty Burrus
Telephone: 800-700-7786
Email: SWSAEducation@seaworld.com
Web Site: www.SWBG-AdventureCamps.com
Program Offered: Throughout the year

SeaWorld San Antonio's Adventure Camps, designed for individuals, families and groups, include the Camp SeaWorld Day Camp program, one-night Sleepovers and multi-day sleep-away Resident Camps. Also offered are up -close, in-depth and engaging field trips, camps and courses for students and groups of all ages. Visit www.SWBG-AdventureCamps.com or call 800-700-7786.

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Illinois

Summer Program at The Center for Talent Development
Northwestern University
617 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Contact: Susie Hoffmann, Summer Program Coordinator
Telephone: 847-491-3782
Email: ctd@northwestern.edu
Web Site: www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Summer Program offers over 150 enrichment, accelerated and AP courses in a wide range of academic disciplines for talented preK - Grade 12 students, who benefit from academic challenge, master teachers, like-minded peers and a taste of campus life during their 3 weeks at Northwestern University. Commuter and Residential options available.
Session 1: Sunday, June 26 - Friday, July 15
Session 2: Sunday, July 17 - Friday, August 5

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including Northwestern University, Lake Forest College, University of Miami, University of Minnesota, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS)
Center for Talent Development
617 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Contact: Judi Ungashick
Telephone: 847-491-3782
Email: ctd@northwestern.edu
Web Site: www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer

The Midwest Academic Talent Search identifies gifted 3^rd-9^th graders through the EXPLORE, ACT and SAT tests. Through "off-level testing" students gain a more accurate picture of their abilities. MATS offers extensive academic counseling materials to interpret scores, plan for the future, and benefit from specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses.

Civic Education Project (CEP)
Center for Talent Development
617 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Contact: Rob Donahue
Telephone: 847-491-3782
Email: ctd@northwestern.edu
Web Site: www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer
Program Offered: Summer & Spring

Through school break programs, summer courses, and the Civil Leadership Institute, CEP combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people. CEP helps adolescents learn about communities across the country. Students develop the necessary knowledge, experience, and leadership skills to make a positive impact on society.

LearningLinks Distance Learning
Center for Talent Development
617 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Contact: Ian Wilson
Telephone: 847-491-3782
Email: ctd@northwestern.edu
Web Site: www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer
Program Offered: Throughout the year

Learning Links allows gifted 4^th-12^th grade students to take advanced classes online or through the mail. Expert teachers work individually with each student to accommodate different abilities and learning styles, and students communicate with instructors through email, telephone and the US Postal Service. Students must be motivated.

Aurora University
The Scholars Program
347 So. Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Contact: Dr. Ann Butcher, Director
Telephone: 630-8GIFTED (844-3833)
Email: abutcher@aurora.edu
Web Site: www.packerfoundation.org
Program Offered: Summer-Fall-Winter

The Scholars Program offers enrichment opportunities for students ages 4 through high school in its two-week summer program, fall and winter Saturday program, and one-week overnight camp in June. Extensions of the program include gifted testing and parent/teacher dialogue.

Quest Academy
500 N. Benton
Palatine, IL 60067
Contact: Judy Jankowski, Director of Admission
Telephone: 847-202-8035 x438
Email: info@questacademy.org
Web Site: www.questacademy.org
Program Offered: Throughout the year

Quest Academy, an independent day school for children preschool through eighth grade, admits students who show evidence of exceptional intellectual capability. Quest provides Intellectually advanced children a challenging and nurturing educational program with gifted peers where the curriculum, content, and pace of instruction are suited to the child's ability.

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Indiana

Indiana State University
Summer Honors Program
T134C
Terre Haute, IN 47809
Contact: Kimberly LaComba
Telephone: 812-237-2121 or 1-800-468-6478
Email:
Web Site: http://indstate.edu/experience
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Indiana State University Summer Honors Program is an academic program for talented high school students in the high school graduating classes of 2006, 2007 and 2008. This year 19 seminars will be offered including Medicine, Law, Aerospace, Athletic Training, Mathematics/Computer Encryption, Foreign Languages and more! For more information, please visit our website at www.indstate.edu/experience or call the ISU Office of Admissions at 1-800-GO-TO-ISU.

Earlham Explore-A-College
Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374
Contact: Susan Hillmann de Castaneda
Telephone: 1-800-EARLHAM
Email: exploreacollege@earlham.edu
Web Site: www.earlham.edu/~eac
Program Offered: Summer Only

Attending Earlham Explore-A-College is an excellent way to prepare for college: take a class with an Earlham professor, develop study and research skills, earn two college credits, live in a dorm with a roommate, meet students from the USA and abroad, participate in organized and informal activities, and have a lot of fun!

GERI Summer Camps
Beering Hall, Room 5113
100 N University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Contact: Nancy Bangel
Telephone: 765-494-7301
Email: bangeln@purdue.edu
Web Site: http://www.geri.education.purdue.edu/
Program Offered: Summer Only

Every summer, for the last 28 years, we have invited gifted and talented students like you to come to Purdue University and experience programs designed to stimulate your imagination and expand your abilities. At our camps you'll experience intellectual challenge, a talented and caring staff, outstanding facilities, friendships, independence, and FUN!

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Iowa

College For Youth
Morningside College
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
Contact: Gary Turner
Telephone: 712-274-5203
Email: turner@morningside.edu
Web Site: www.collegeforyouth.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

The College for Youth, sponsored by Morningside College, provides college-credit, residential programs for high-ability students currently in grades 8-12. Individual courses typically last for one week and carry one credit-hour. Students may take 1-5 credits over the 5 week period, July 5 - August 5. Courses are instructed by college faculty drawn from the sciences, humanities, and arts.

Kansas

Future Astronaut Training Program
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
1100 N. Plum
Hutchinson, KS 67502
Contact: Laurie Givan
Telephone: 620-662-2305 x323
Email: laurieg@cosmo.org
Web Site: www.cosmo.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Venture into space at the Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere's summer camp. Filled with a flurry of non-stop, astronaut training including spaceflight simulations, shuttle-crew exercises, g-force training in a centrifuge, robotics missions, rocket building and launches, F-101 and F-16 flight training and much more, the five-day, all-inclusive experience is open to students entering grades 7, 8, 9, or 10.

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Michigan

The Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program
2082 East Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109
Contact: Program Coordinator
Telephone: 734-647-4466
Email: mmss@umich.edu
Web Site: www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss
Program Offered: Summer Only

Intensive research-oriented summer program. Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program is designed to benefit a variety of students interested in mathematics and science.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including University of Michigan, Northwestern University, Lake Forest College, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Explore Africa
Michigan State University
186 Bessey Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact: Jenny McCampbell
Telephone: 517-432-2129
Email: mccampbe@msu.edu
Web Site: www.msu.edu/user/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

Explore Africa is a one-week residential program which presents Aftrica in all of its rich cultural, social, economic and political diversity. Admission criteria: Grade Level, essay recommendations and GPA. The program is for students who have just completed grades 9 & 10.

Mathematics, Science and Technology
Michigan State University
186 Bessey Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact: Jenny McCampbell
Telephone: 517-432-2129
Email: mccampbe@msu.edu
Web Site: www.msu.edu/user/gifted
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Mathematics, Science, Technology (MST) program at Michigan State University (MSU) is a two-week program for high-scoring talent search students who are about to enter grades eight and nine.

GRASP
Grand Rapids Academic SUmmer Program
1625 Leonard St., NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Contact: Judy Johnson - Director
Telephone: 616-819-2549
Email: johnsonju@grps.k12.mi.us
Web Site: www.grps.k12.mi.us/academics/GRASP
Program Offered: Summer Only

GRASP (Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program) is a correspondence program in math and reading for grades K-8. The program seeks to help students retain skills learned during the past school year by providing review exercises. There are about 20,000 kids nationwide participating in GRASP every summer.

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Minnesota

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Concordia Language Villages
901 8^th Street S.
Moorhead, MN 56562
Additional location in Savannah, GA
Telephone: 800-222-4750
Email: clv@cord.edu
Web Site: www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org
Program Offered: Summer with limited school year opportunities

Concordia Language Villages offers summer camp immersion programs for young people ages 7-18 in Minnesota and Savannah, GA in Chinese, Danish, English, French, Finnish, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. We offer adventure, wilderness, high school credit, college credit, and credit abroad programs. Visit www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org.

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Missouri

The Joseph Baldwin Academy for Eminent Young Scholars
100 E Normal McClain Hall 203
Kirksville, MO 63501
Contact: Jana Morton
Telephone: 660-785-5406
Email: jmorton@truman.edu
Web Site: http://jba.truman.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

An intensive, three-week residential program with academically challenging curriculum for rising grades 8-10 that offers a rich selection of liberal arts and sciences courses taught by Truman State University Faculty. A few of the courses offered are: Astronomy, WW II, Ecology, Argumentation, Science of Secrecy, Studio Art, Acting, Computers in Art and Design, Chemistry, Creative Writing, Italian, Music, Crime and Justice, and Physics.

Washington University
High School Summer Scholars Program
1 Brookings Dr.
Campus Box 1145
St. Louis, MO 63130
Contact: Marsha Hussung, Director
Telephone: 866-209-0691 or 314-935-6834
Email: mhussung@wustl.edu
Web Site: www.ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp
Program Offered: Summer Only

Academic residential five-week program provides an early taste of college life for talented rising high school seniors. Enroll in up to seven credits of college coursework, earning transferable Washington Unversity college credit. Live in a residence hall on campus, enjoy a variety of social opportunities, and make lasting friendships.

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Ohio

National Computer Camp
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH
Telephone: 216-373-5219
Email: info@NCCamp.com
Web Site: www.NCCamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

America's original computer camp since 1977. Video game design, web page design, digital video production, Software applications, A+ and Network+ certification, computer programming in Java, JavaScript, C++, Basic, Assembler, HTML. The coed campers, ages 8-18, enjoy small group instruction. The camp is for youngsters of all levels of experience from beginner to super advanced. Optional sports includes basketball, soccer, tennis and swimming. Residential and day programs. Visit National Computer Camp at www.NCCamp.com

Women in the Sciences
Marietta College
215 5^th Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Contact: Dr. Connie Golden
Telephone: 740-376-4765
Email: goldenc@marietta.edu
Web Site: www.marietta.edu/~educ/Edweb/WITS
Program Offered: Summer Only

One week residential camp at Marietta College for girls completing the 4^th-7^th grades. The purpose is to cultivate an interest in math, science, and technology. Campers stay in a college residence hall under the supervision of trained staff members and are taught by college faculty. Session include inquiry based, hands-on activities and field trips with planned evening recreation.

Wright State University
Pre-College Programs at Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435
Contact: Chris Hoffman, Assistant Director
Telephone: 937-775-3135
Email: precollege@wright.edu
Web Site: www.wright.edu/academics/precollege
Program Offered: Summer Only

Coed academic enrichment courses for academically motivated or artistically talented students entering grades 5-12. Course topics include: Aerospace Engineering, Art, Aviation, Conflict Resolution, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Finance, Foreign Language, Forensic Science, Law & Society, Leadership, Mathematics, Political Science, Public Speaking, Science, Social Work, Space, Television, and Theatre Arts.

Equinox Summer Program
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH 44106
Contact: Ana R. Badillo
Telephone: 216-368-6735
Email: equinox@case.edu
Web Site: http://equinox.case.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

A joint program of Case Western Reserve University and Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, provides advanced study for academically talented students in grades 10-12 to earn high school credit while gaining a college experience. Students may live in the dorms or commute to class throughout Equinox's three-week (June 26-July 15, 2005) program.

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Oklahoma

University School at The University of Tulsa
600 South College Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74104
Contact: Dr. Pat Hollingsworth
Telephone: 918-631-5060
Email: patricia-hollingsworth@utulsa.edu
Web Site: www.uschool.utulsa.edu
Program Offered: Throughout the year

University School is a full school program for gifted children from age three through 8^thgrade. The curriculum thoroughly covers all basic skills, provides challenging extensions for learning, and encourages creativity. In addition to the regular curriculum, students have specialty classes in Spanish, Kumon math, library, computer, art, music, and science.

Gifted and Talented Lyceum
East Central University
Ada, OK 74820
Contact: Charlee Lanis
Telephone: 580-310-5457
Email: clanis@mailclerk.ecok.edu
Web Site: www.ecok.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

A week of learning and discoveries awaits students at East Central University's 26th annual Gifted and Talented Lyceum located in Ada, Oklahoma. A diverse selection of classes is offered to challenge and stimulate the student's intellectual capabilities. In addition to daily classroom work, supervised recreational activities are planned throughout the week.

ASTEC Charter School
Aerospace Science Technology Education Center
2401 NW 23rd
Suite #3
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
Contact: Sandina Heckert
Telephone: 405-947-6272 ext:115
Email: sheckert@astec-inc.org
Web Site: www.astec-inc.org

ASTEC's technology-based programs are designed to enhance math and science skills and support the development of character and confidence. Students who attend our Aerospace and Success camps become better prepared for success in life and have a greater appreciation of how math, science and technology will impact their future.

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Wisconsin

TYME OUT Youth Center
CAMP BRAINBUSTERS
W. 332 N. 6786 County Road C
Nashotah, WI 53058
Contact: Donna Stapleton
Telephone: 262-966-1800
Email: youth@tymeout.org
Web Site: www.tymeout.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

CAMP BRIANBUSTERS offers a nurturing environment for talented and gifted students, which supports their social and emotional needs. Spending time with their intellectual peers is a unique experience for our campers. Discussion groups allow campers to explore what gifted means, understand and accept themselves and others, and to feel appreciated for their gifts and talants.

Magellan Day School
The Wisconsin Center for Gifted Learners
217 West Dunwood Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Contact: Rebecca Berger, Program Director
Telephone: 414-351-4441
Email: wcgl@execpc.com
Web Site: http://execpc.com/~wcgl
Program Offered: Academic Year

Academic day school program made available to students age 2¹/₂ through middle school. Fully integrated accelerated curriculum is designed and paced for complex, advanced learners. Social and emotional dimensions are nurtured with informal curriculum practices. Group size ranges between 5-8 students. Application and program placement interview required.

Developing Dimensions Program
The Wisconsin Center for Gifted Learners
217 West Dunwood Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Contact: Sharon K. Gerleman, Executive Director or Constance Gordon, Coordinator
Telephone: 414-351-4441
Email: wcgl@execpc.com
Web Site: http://execpc.com/~wcgl
Program Offered: Saturdays and Summer

Summer Program June 27-July 15. Also, Saturdays in fall and spring. Available to students ages 5-12. Mentorship positions for older students. Integrates subject areas: language arts, math, science, technology, music, Latin, art, informal drama, and physical education. Leadership skills stressed. Four-to-one student/teacher ratio.

Marquette University
Summer Science Enrichment Programs
PO Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Contact: Manuel Santiago
Telephone: 414-288-5505
Email: muhcop@marquette.edu
Web Site: http://www.marquette.edu/hcop/
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Summer Science Enrichment Program is designed for rising high school students who are seriously considering a future in a medical career. Participating students live and attend classes at Marquette. Housing, meals, and transportation are provided.

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Arizona

The University of Arizona
A Summer of Excellence/The Honors College
PO Box 210006
1027 East 2^nd Street
Tuscon, AZ 85721-0006
Contact: Stephanie Adamson or Rosie Alvarado
Telephone: 520-621-6901
Email: soe@honors.arizona.edu
Web Site: http://soe.honors.arizona.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

A precollege program which provides high school sophomores and juniors with a fun and intellectually challenging summer. Earn transferable college credit and participate in extracurricular activities.

Astronomy Camps
933 N. Cherry Ave.
Tuscon, AZ 85721
Contact: Dr. Don McCarthy
Telephone: 520-621-4079
Email: dmccarthy@as.arizona.edu
Web Site: www.astronomycamp.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Engages teenage students in DOING science and engineering using 60-inch telescopes at the University of Arizona Observatories in a "Sky Island" environment on Mt. Lemmon. Students interact with professional scientists, undertake hands-on projects, and learn about careers in astronomy, science, optics, and engineering. Beginning and Advanced Camps offered. Scholarships available.

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California

Foundation For Teaching Economics
Economics For Leaders
260 Russell Blvd.
Suite B
Davis, CA 95616
Telephone: 530-757-4630 / 800-383-4335
Email: information@fte.org
Web Site: www.fte.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Our weeklong, Economics for Leaders, residential programs provide students who have just completed their junior year in high school with an exceptional opportunity to learn economics and leadership while engaging in games and simulations. Get a jump on your classmates in understanding economic principles. These programs are fun! Check our website for locations - we have summer programs at various universities throughout the country.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states, including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, UC Davis, Santa Clara University, Dominican University of CA, St. Mary's College of Moraga of CA, 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 at Pepperdine University and UC Santa Cruz. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Education Unlimited
Academic Summer Programs
College campuses in California, Boston, and New York
Contact: Diedra Barber
Telephone: 800-548-6612
Email: camps@educationunlimited.com
Web Site: www.educationunlimited.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

We offer challenging yet fun academic, debate and acting summer learning adventures for rising 4^th-12^th graders. Programs run on prominent college campuses in California, Boston and New York. Program lengths range 7 days to 6 weeks. Offering new logic & research as well as girl only science programs for 2005.

SuperCamp
1725 South Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Telephone: 800-285-3276
Email: info@supercamp.com
Web Site: www.supercamp.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

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.

Dr. B's Summer Science Explorations 2005
3576 Woodcliff Road
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Contact: Dr. R.A. Boolootian
Telephone: 818-981-3473
Email: rabassoc@pacbell.net
Web Site: www.summerscienceexplorations.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

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.

University of California, Davis
Young Scholars Program
School of Education, UC
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Contact: J. Richard Pomeroy
Telephone: 530-752-0622
Email: jrpomeroy@ucdavis.edu
Web Site: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

The UC Davis - Young Scholars Program is a six week summer residential research program for high achieving high school juniors and sophmores with interests in the natural sciences.

Catalina Junior Sea Camp
PO Box 1360
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Stacy Garrett
Telephone: 800-645-1423
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Web Site: www.guideddiscoveries.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer camp adventures that teach, entertain, and build talents, skills, and life-long friends.

Catalina Sea Camp
PO Box 1360
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Stacy Garrett
Telephone: 800-645-1423
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Web Site: www.guideddiscoveries.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer camp adventures that teach, entertain, and build talents, skills, and life-long friends.

Sea Camp Expeditions on the Tall ship Tole Mour
PO Box 1360
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Stacy Garrett
Telephone: 800-645-1423
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Web Site: www.guideddiscoveries.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer camp adventures that teach, entertain, and build talents, skills, and life-long friends.

ASTROCAMP
PO Box 1360
Claremont, CA 91711
Contact: Stacy Garrett
Telephone: 800-645-1423
Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org
Web Site: www.guideddiscoveries.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer camp adventures that teach, entertain, and build talents, skills, and life-long friends.

Cybercamps
Over 35 locations across the country
Contact: DJ Barker
Telephone: 888-904-2267
Email: campconsultant@cybercamps.com
Web Site: www.cybercamps.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

You Gotta Go to 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 cilds future. For kids, it's simply the best kind of summer fun imaginable.
Cybercamps offers seasonal discounts. Call us or visit our website for more information!

University of California
COSMOS -- California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science
UC Davis, Irvine, San Diego & Santa Cruz
Telephone: SD: 858-534-4317, SC: 831-460-3097, IRV: 949-824-6806, DAV: 530-754-7325
Email: cosmos@soe.ucsd.edu, cosmos@uscadvis.edu, cosmos@uci.edu, cosmos@epc.ucsc.edu
Web Site: www.ucop.edu/cosmos
Program Offered: Summer Only

A 4-week residential summer program for high school students who excel in science/mathematics. Participants take classes, labs and engage in special events designed to enhance personal, social and academic growth. Each COSMOS site offers theme-based course clusters reflecting unique resources and specialties of the UC campuses at Davis, Irvine, Santa Cruz and new in 2005, UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence in science or mathematics. Apply to one campus by March 15. Tuition for CA residents is $1600 ($6200 for out-of-state students). Scholarships are available to CA students with financial need. Application at www.ucop.edu/cosmos.

UCI Gifted Students Academy
5171 California Ave.
Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92697
Contact: Darlene Boyd
Telephone: 949-824-8927
Email: dboyd@uci.edu
Web Site: www.cfep.uci.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

The UCI Gifted Students Academy is a summer residential and commuter academic program for gifted middle school students presently in grades 4 through 8. Classes are offered in one-week modules over a span of 5 weeks. Students may attend for 1 week or more. Students self select classes of their interest from a variety of subject areas. Commuter programs for students presently in grades 1 through 4 are also offered.
Program dates: June 27 - July 29.

Great Books Summer Reading Program at Amherst and Stanford
79 Stanford Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Lora Premo
Telephone: 888-327-5923 ext:29
Email: greatbooks@early-advantage.com
Web Site: www.greatbooksprogram.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Great Books Summer Reading Program held on the campuses of Amherst College and Stanford University offer gifted and talented readers the opportunity to experience college-level seminar discussions of the great works of literature. The Great Books Summer Reading Program is the result of a collaboration between the Great Books Foundation and a group of distinguished educators. Over the course of six days, students will read and discuss selections from the classics such as Homer's Odyssey, Anna Karenina, the Declaration of Independence, and Plato's Apology. Students will discuss these texts using Shared Inquiry, a powerful method of learning in which students assist one another in a search for meaning.

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Colorado

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
Experiential School Group Programs and Teen Summer Camps
23390 Road K
Cortez, CO 81321
Contact: Theresa Titone
Telephone: 800-422-8975 x130
Email: ttitone@crowcanyon.org
Web Site: www.crowcanyon.org
Program Offered: Throughout the Year

Archaeological learning adventures for school groups, grades 4-12, and one week and longer summer programs for middle and high school students. An unparalleled opportunity to work in a professional archaeological research environment and learn firsthand the history and ancient lifeways of the Native people of the American Southwest.

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including University of Denver, Colorado College, and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

University of Northern Colorado
Summer Enrichment Program
501 20^th Street
Campus Box 141
Greeley, CO 80639
Contact: Tess Blesi
Telephone: 970-351-2683
Email: sep@unco.edu
Web Site: www.unco.edu/sep
Program Offered: Summer Only

Two-week residential academic program held on the University of Northern Colorado Campus, Greeley. Session 1, July 10-23 & Session 2, July 24-Aug 6, 2005. Fee: $1,225/session.
Deadline: June 6, 2005. Ages: Entering grades 5-10 in September 2005.

Rocky Mountain Talent Search Summer Institute
1981 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208
Contact: Kristin Rigby
Telephone: 303-871-2983
Email: rmts-info@du.edu
Web Site: http://www.du.edu/education/ces/rmts.html
Program Offered: Summer Only

The RMTS Summer Institute provides students entering 6th-10th grade a special selection of academic enrichment courses at the University of Denver. Accelerated courses in math, science, and the humanities are provided. Commuter and residential options available.
Session 1: June 13-24 - 6^th-8^th grade students
Session 2: July 10-30 - 8^th-10^th grade students

The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation
Summer Seminar Program
830 N. Tejon Street
Suite 120
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Contact: Kim Taylor
Telephone: 719-635-3220
Email: sharpeartfdn@qwest.net
Web Site: www.sharpeartfdn.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Summer Seminar is a national scholarship program open to all artistically gifted high school juniors. The Seminar is designed as an institute to offer an intensive visual art studio program for students. There are three, two-week sessions with up to 21 students per session selected to attend. The summer Seminar is held on the campus of The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. Application deadline is 4/6/05. For more information call (719)635-3220 or email sharpeartfdn@qwest.net

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Hawaii

Hawaii Preparatory Academy
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd.
Kamuela, HI 96743
Contact: Shirley Ann Fukumoto
Telephone: 808-881-4088
Email: summer@hpa.edu
Web Site: www.hpa.edu
Program Offered: Summer Only

Summer Session at HPA offers students entering grades six through 12 unmatched opportunities for exploration and growth. Classes include seminar courses in science, history, SAT prep classes, and visual and performing arts. Come share this unique, cosmopolitan boarding experience. Session runs from June 26 through July 22.

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Idaho

Idaho JEMS Summer Workshop
University of Idaho
College of Engineering
PO Box 441011
Moscow, ID 83844-1011
Contact: April Christenson
Telephone: 208-885-4934
Email: isgc@uidaho.edu
Web Site: www.uidaho.edu/engr/jems
Program Offered: Summer Only

The Idaho Junior Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (JEMS) Workshop is for students grade 11 and above, and provides an introduction to engineering. Program dates: July 10-22, 2005. Application deadline: May 27. Selection criteria: three years of mathematics, minimum 3.0 GPA; breif résumé one-page essay. Tuition is $550; scholarships are available.

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Nevada

Davidson Institute for Talent Development
THINK Summer Institute
9665 Gateway Dr.
Ste. B
Reno, NV 89521
Contact: Katie Graham
Telephone: 775-852-3483 x430
Email: kgraham@ditd.org
Web Site: www.thinksummerinstitute.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Exceptional seveth, eigth and ninth grade students interested in a rigorous summer program should consider the Davidson Institute's THINK Summer Institute at the University of Nevada, Reno. This three-week residential summer program offers participants the opportunity to earn up to seven college credits and connect with intellectual peers. Details: www.thinksummerinstitute.org

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Oregon

University of Oregon Summer Enrichment Program
5259 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97405
Contact: Cheryl Hunter, Coordinator
Telephone: 541-346-1405
Email: sep@uoregon.edu
Web Site: www.uoyouth.org
Program Offered: Summer Only

Two-week residential camp on beautiful University of Oregon campus for students completing grades 6-10. Study topics in depth, discover new concepts and follow personal passions in academic and arts-related classes with your intellectual peers. Join spirited social activities in this safe and supportive community, now entering our 26^th year, where intelligence and creativity are truly valued.

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Washington

iD Tech Camps
An iD Tech Computer Camp: Summer Camp
Contact: Client Services
Telephone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) Toll Free or 408-871-2227
Email: requests@internalDrive.com
Web Site: www.internalDrive.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

Located at over 35 universities in 17 states including University of Washington and Stanford University. 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. Mention promo code WD55 for a discount!

Cybercamps
Over 35 locations across the country
Contact: DJ Barker
Telephone: 888-904-2267
Email: campconsultant@cybercamps.com
Web Site: www.cybercamps.com
Program Offered: Summer Only

You Gotta Go to 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 cilds future. For kids, it's simply the best kind of summer fun imaginable.
Cybercamps offers seasonal discounts. Call us or visit our website for more information!

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Switzerland

Summer in Switzerland (SIS)
55 Congress St. #403
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Contact: Terri Hodgdon
Telephone: 888-642-4142 or 603-431-7654
Email: usadmissions@las.ch
Web Site: www.las.ch/summer
Program Offered: Summer Only, Academic Year for Leysin American School in Switzerland (LAS)

Summer in Switzerland (SIS), an international experience in the Alps, offers students aged 9-19 academics, recreational activites, and cultural excursions with morning classes and activities during afternoons and evenings. Specialized programs include Theater International and Leadership Adventure. One week tours also offered to France, Italy, and the English Theater district.

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