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145923045720ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN VIRGINIA00ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN VIRGINIAPROGRAMDATESGRADE LEVELFOCUSWeb Address/Email/TelephoneAppalachian Regional Commission & Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer Math-Science-Technology Institute & Summer Science AcademySummerMiddle & High SchoolSummer residential institute focusing on science, math, engineering and technology – in the areas of bio-fuels and alternative energy; climate change and global warming; robotics; and the environment. This is typically for students in the Appalachian region. and UVA Summer Residential CampSummerGrades 8-9Interactive STEM programs College of William & MaryShakespeare Summer Day Camp SummerAges10-17Aspiring Shakespearean actors of William & Mary,Center for Gifted EducationFocusing on the FutureFebruary Grades 6-8Career and academic planning and information for both parents and students College of William & Mary,Center for Gifted Education Saturday and Summer Enrichment ClassesSaturday and Summer GradesK-11Inquiry-based activities in a variety of disciplines – humanities, science, math, and the arts of William and MaryLAUNCH (summer residential)SummerGrades 7-8STEM, Writing, Personal Development (Students from specific school districts are eligible.) of William and MaryIntro to LawSummerGrades 9-12What is law? How is it made? How can judges change law?Contact CLCT@wm.edu or (757) 221-2494Constitutional AcademyWashington, DCSummerGrades 10-12Government, History, Economics & Leadership Discovery Education 3M: Young Scientist ChallengeAprilGrades 5-8Students create a 1-2 minute video describing a new, innovative solution that could solve an everyday problem. & Henry CollegeLeadership Institute ResidentialSummerGrades 10-12Residential program to develop leadership skills HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" ehc.edu/summer-scholarsEmory & Henry CollegeSummer ScholarsSummerGrades6-9Hands-on learning activities from robotics to video production HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" ehc.edu/summer-scholarsFerrum CollegeSummer Enrichment ProgramSummerGrades4-7Academic-Social-Recreational Mason UniversitySummerAges5-18Academic, Visual & Performing Arts, Science & Technology, Recreation & Sports programs Lake Forestry Camp4H Camp near Appomattox, VASummerAges 13-16Residential camp immerses students in field-based learning and introduces them to careers in forestry, wildlife, and related fields Innovation CenterMechanicsville, VAYear RoundGradesK-12Saturday & Summer Enrichment Classes National Building MuseumWashington, DCSummerGrades 3-5Hands-on activities for architecture, engineering and design Institute of American History and Democracy & The Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VASummerGrades 11-12Program teaches Virginia history and ways in which museums and historic sites present public history, as well as museum operations Society for Gifted and TalentedSCHOLARSHIPS National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)Charleston, WVSummerGrade 12Two students are chosen to represent VirginiaMonth-long camp for young scientists conducted during the summer after they graduate from high schoolLink to Camp and application info: Eric Rhoades at the Virginia Department of Education for questions: Eric.Rhoades@doe. (804) 786-2481 Natural/World EnvironmentEssay ContestMarchAges8-18Student winner and family spend one week at nature camp VA Writing ProjectFall, Spring, & SummerGrades 5-10Enrichment program for becoming better writers Camp, (Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture)Hampton, VASummerGrades 7-8Hands-on engineering camp- build your own underwater robot and learn about the oceans and ocean exploration Odyssey of the MindSchool YearGrades K-12A problem-solving contest with challenges range from building mechanical devices to literary interpretations. for the Exceptionally Gifted-Mary Baldwin CollegeSchool YearGirls-Ages 13-15Opportunity to bypass all or some high school grades to pursue undergraduate degreembc.edu/early_college/peg/Safari CampsWashington, D.C. ZooSummerGrades K-7Explore the lives, habitats, and conservation of animals around the world Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Virginia and FONZ (Friends of the National Zoo) Residential Camp with Washington, D.C. ZooSummerGrades 5-10Residential camp instilling a sense of respect and appreciation for the natural world to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards iD Tech CampsCharlottesville, Williamsburg, and Richmond locationsSummer Grades2-12STEM learning experiences –UVA, VCU, W&M Creativity AwardsMarch-AugustAges8-18International competition-Categories include creative writing, musical competition, inventions, and visual arts University of Virginia Summer and Saturday Enrichment ClassesSchool YearSummerGradesK-5Grades4-10Critical & Creative Thinking skill development through problem-based learning activities of Virginia Writers Workshop atSweetbriar CollegeSummerGrades 9-12Fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, songwriting, screen and playwriting VA Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS)NASA/Langley Research CenterHampton, VASummerGrade 11Interactive on-line STEM learning experience, highlighted by a seven-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" Association of the Gifted (VAG)Summer Scholarships VA Space Coast ScholarsWallops Island, VASummerGrade 10NASA aircraft, balloon, & rocket missions-online modules & residential Summer Academy at Wallops Island Flight Facility VA Space Flight Academy-Wallops Island, VASummerAges11-17Space, rockets, robotics Summer Regional Governor’s Schools(Students from participating school divisions are eligible – dependent upon location of program)SummerGrades 3-12Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Marine Biology, Math, Technology Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools (VDOE)(Public, private, and home-schooled students are eligible)SummerGrades 11-12Residential experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; math, science, and technology; agriculture; mentorships in marine science, medicine and health sciences, or engineering VA TechC-Tech2SummerGIRLS- Grades 11-12Promotes girls’ involvement in science, technology, and engineering TechIMAGINATION Camp SummerGrades 7-8Hands-on exploration of engineering VA Tech Kids’ Tech UniversityJan.-AprilAges9-12Hands-on STEM activities VCU PIPELINEJump Rope to StethoscopeGrades K-12Increase awareness of healthcare professions PIPELINELobs to LessonsGrades 2-5Promotes education and life skills through mentoring, tutoring and teaching tennis in after-school and summer enrichment programs PIPELINEDiscoverySummerGrades 6-8Science, tech., engineering, arts and health sciences; Introduction to the health care field PIPELINEDental CareersDental Hygiene CareersSummerGrades 10-12Programs designed to assist in the college and career decision process and to expose students to the extensive options in the dentistry profession PIPELINEProject ACEeJan.-Mar (Fridays)High SchoolAcademic, Career, and Educational experiences (ACEe) in Health Sciences PIPELINEPhysical Therapy CareersSummerGrades 10-12Exposure to physical therapy through hands-on activities other educational opportunities Intensive-ResidentialSummerGrades 11-12Program for fine arts, design arts, & performing arts Virtual VirginiaHigh School StudentsVariety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses onlinedoe.instruction/graduation/early_college_scholars/index.shtmlWashington Youth Summit on the Environment & Field Ecology Conservation ProgramSummerHigh SchoolGeorge Mason Univ.-Nat’l Geographic Society-National Zoo Summit-offers hands-on programs in conservation biology YES (Youth Experiencing Science) ProgramSummerAges8-11With a mentor, students research, design and deliver Science/ Engineering demonstrations: Not all listed programs are specifically structured for gifted students. Some programs may have a cost associated with participation. Some programs may offer scholarships. Reference within this presentation to any specific commercial or non-commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Department of Education. ................
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