North Carolina College Preparation Programs
North CarolinaCollege Preparation Programs
This directory was created through support from CFNC.org The creation of this directory supports the strategic and budgetary priority of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to provide access to education to all citizens of the state.
In addition to the print addition, this directory can be accessed through a searchable database on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website CFNC.org. Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information regarding program dates and program costs. We encourage you to visit the CFNC website and share this information with parents, students, counselors, and college access professionals.
Our goal in creating this directory is to provide a comprehensive and complete view of pre-college programs providing academic support and enrichment to North Carolina youth. If you know of a program that was not listed in this directory, please email [email protected] .
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ContentsAppalachian State University 1
Animal Studies CampAnatomy and Physiology CampAppalachian Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/ScienceASU Forensic Science CampCamp InventionCannon Music CampForensic Anthropology CampFuture Engineers CampsSAT PreparationTeacher Cadet ProgramC.A.M.P. – Careers Associated with Medicine and Pharmacy
Campbell University 4C.A.M.P. – Careers Associated with Medicine and Pharmacy
Cooperative-Extension 5County Cooperative Extension Programs
Davidson 6July Experience at Davidson College
Duke 7Duke University Talent Identification Program: Summer StudiesDuke University Talent Identification Program: Field StudiesDuke University Talent Identification Program: InstitutesDuke University Talent Identification Program: CRISIS
East Carolina University 9SAT Review Courses
Fayetteville State University 10GEAR UPTalent SearchUpward BoundUpward Bound Math and Science
Independent 12AVIDCharlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) HEROES ProgramCommunities in Schools of the Rocky Mount RegionCrosby Scholars Community PartnershipFutures for KidsLittle Star Day CampStudent Action with Farmworkers (SAF) Levante Leadership InstituteTalent SearchThe Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation
JCSU 15Upward Bound
Meredith 16Beginners’ Piano CampHigh School Music Theory CampIntensive Piano CampLamar Stringfield Music CampMiddle School Composition CampPiano Camp
Multiple Campuses 18(NC-MSEN) Pre-College ProgramSummer Ventures in Science and Mathematics
NC Commis of Indian Affairs 20Talent Search
North Carolina A&T 21Office of Summer Sessions and Outreach, Summer Youth ProgramsUpward Bound
North Carolina Central University 23NCCU Writing Camp
NCCU Band Program North Carolina State University 24
Academic Enrichment Opportunities (AEO)Summer Programs for High School4-H CampAg-DISCOVERY(CAALS 3-D) ProjectDesign Camp (Day & Residential)Engineering Summer ProgramsNC-MSEN Summer Scholars ProgramPolymer Day CampPoultry Science Summer Institute
The Shelton Leadership ChallengeSummer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS)Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)Teen Writers’ WorkshopVetCAMPYoung Investigators in Nuclear (NC-MSEN) Pre-College ProgramPhotonics ExplorersPhotonics LeadersUpward BoundAlgebra ProgramExpanding Your HorizonsImhotep AcademyKyran Anderson AcademyNC State Engineering Summer Day CampsResidential CampsNorth Carolina Science Olympiad (A – Elementary Division)North Carolina Science Olympiad (B – Middle and C – High Division)Study Skills Course for Middle School StudentsYoung Writers’ Workshop
Queens University 32Music Academy
School Based 33Greensboro Day School - Summer ProgramsHyde County SchoolsWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools GEAR UP
Shodor 34Project SUCCEED ApprenticeshipsProject SUCCEED Workshops
Southwestern 35New Century ScholarsUpward Bound
UNC GA 36GEAR UP North Carolina
UNCA 38GEAR UP DayPSAT/SAT PreparationSuper Saturday
UNCC 39Mecklenburg Mathematics Club
UNCCH 40Center Summer Science CampsProject Uplift
UNCG 41UNCG Summer Music Camp
UNCW 42Junior Seahawk AcademyDive HawksSea L.A.B.Sea G.E.M.S.MarineQuest – ArtSeaMarineQuest - Coast TrekMarineQuest – O.C.E.A.N.S.MarineQuest – Ocean CheMysteryMarineQuest – Ocean LabMarineQuest – Ocean TrekSea ShotsMarineQuest – Shore ShotsMarineQuest – TechnOcean Jr.
Wake Forest 48LENS @ Wake Forest (Learn, Experience, Navigate, Solve)
Wake Museum 49Weeklong Thematic Summer Camps
Wake Tech 50Cells at Work: Exploring the Basics of BioTechCreating Cool WebsitesFrench Language CampJava FoundationsPhotoshoppingPublic Safety Camp: Crime Solvers in ActionScience Explorations for GirlsSpanish Language Camp
WCU 53Project Discovery ~ Talent SearchThe Western Carolina University Division of Educational Outreach
Wilson 54Upward Bound
Please visit: https://www.cfnc.org/site/planner/college_prefor the latest program information.
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Appalachian State UniversityAnimal Studies CampA summer camp where students will have the opportunity to examine live salamanders, lizards, snakes, and turtles and study both live and preserved mammal specimens, research water quality, and explore local animal habitats, and more.Dates: Session I: June 17-21, 2013
Session II: July 29-August 2, 2013
Target audience: Session I: Grade 2 through 4 in Fall, 2013Session II: Grade 5 through 8 in Fall, 2013
Cost: $150Scholarships available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Teri ReddickPhone: 828-262-2530Fax: (828) 262-4992Email: [email protected]: Appalachian State University
Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: www.pathways.appstate.edu
Anatomy and Physiology CampIf you have a science aptitude, and are considering a future in any field of health science, this camp is for you! These one-week camps will provide high school students with hands-on experience studying the major organ systems of the body, as well as discussion about diseases and injuries that affect these systems. Staff will work with each student to broaden their understanding of basic sciences and health sciences. There are no prerequisites except a strong interest in the sciences and adequate science and math background to understand the labs and lectures. After each full day of exploration in the Science of Anatomy and Physiology, evening group activities are offered under the supervision of the college-student counselors.Session III is an advanced camp, for those that have already participated in Anatomy and physiology camps, or for those that want to take the subjects of anatomy and physiology to a higher level.
Dates: Session I: June 9-15, 2013Session II: June 16-22, 2013Session III: June 23-29, 2013
Target audience: Grade 9 through 12 in Fall, 2013
Cost: Residential camp cost is $1,100Day camp cost is $950
Scholarships available:
Yes
Residency Required: No
Contact name: Teri Reddick
Phone: 828-262-2530
Fax: 828-262-4992
Email: [email protected]
Address: Appalachian State University Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.camps.appstate.edu
Appalachian Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/ScienceThe mission of Upward Bound is to serve identified students for their high school career providing increased academic support and enrichment activities to increase postsecondary enrollment rates.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High School StudentsCost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Jennifer Wilson-KearsePhone: 828-262-8016 Ext. 104Email: WILSONKEARSEJJ@
appstate.eduAddress: ASU College Awareness
ProgramsPO Box 32152Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.gocollege.appstate.edu
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ASU Forensic Science CampInvestigate a suspicious arson, detect and classify fingerprints, identify unknown drugs, compare trace evidence using a microscope, and detect gunshot residue just like professional investigators. This camp is designed for students with an interest in the laboratory analysis of crime scene evidence.Dates: July 10-13 & July 24-27,
2013Target audience: Students in grade 9 through
12+Cost: Early Registration $484
(post-marked by March 31st, 2013) Regular Registration $509 (post-marked after March 31st, 2013)
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: YesContact name: Andrea MitchellPhone: (828) 262-2921Fax: (828) 262-4992Email: [email protected]: Appalachian State University
Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.camps.appstate.edu
Camp InventionCamp Invention is a summer enrichment experience for children entering grades 1-6 next fall. Camp Invention rotates 3 programs annually, and this year the totally hands-on ENVISION program is being offered.Dates: June 24-28, from 9:00am
-3:30pmTarget audience: Rising 1st through 6th grad-
ers, (Co-Ed)Cost: $240, Other discount pro-
motions are available.ScholarshipsAvailable:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Teri Reddick
Phone: For more info at ASU: (828) 262-2530 For Registration: 800-968-4332
Fax: (828) 262-4992 Email: [email protected]: Appalachian State University
Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://pathways.appstate.edu
Cannon Music CampOn the campus of Appalachian State University, this 3-week camp is the most comprehensive course of musical instruction in the Southeast, with intensive college preparatory work in performance and music theory.Dates: June- July- 3 weeks Target audience: Rising 9th graders to gradu-
ating 12th graders (Co-ed)Cost: $1445.00 includes housingScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: YesContact name: Sydney DehusPhone: 828-262-4091Email: [email protected]: Cannon Music Camp
Hayes School of MusicAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.cannon.appstate.edu
Forensic Anthropology CampProvides high school students with hands-on experience in forensic analysis using real human skeletons.Dates: Week One: July 7-12, 2013
Week Two: July 14-19, 2013Week Three: July 22-27, 2013
Target audience: High School Students age 15-18
Cost: $700
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ScholarshipsAvailable:
Yes, application deadline April 1, 2013
Residency Required: YesContact name: Andrea MitchellPhone: (828) 262-2921Fax: (828) 262-4992Email: [email protected]: Appalachian State University
Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.camps.appstate.edu
Future Engineers CampsDiscover and explore engineering in a week-long day camp for rising 3rd through 10th graders. Students experience engineering through age appropriate hands-on, investigations, and building activities. The workshops will show students what engineering is about focusing on using the engineering design process to solve problems and develop solutions. Older students will explore all of the different fields of engineering. The programs provide students with a fun and positive introduction into various fields of engineering by using hands-on, creative investigations and real-world building activities.Dates: Five week-long camps in
June & July, M – F, 9am – 3:00pm
Target audience: COED Rising 3rd through 10th graders
Cost: $350ScholarshipsAvailable:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ann SperryPhone: 828-328-6183Fax: 828-324-6098Email: [email protected]: NC Center for Engineering
Technologies1990 Main Avenue SEHickory, North Carolina 28602
Website: http://nccet.appstate.edu/
SAT Preparation
Enrollment in the SAT Preparation Program will help students sharpen critical reading, vocabulary, grammar skills and sentence completion, and review algebra, geometry, and word problems.Dates: Sessions in March and AprilTarget audience: High school students (Co-
ed)Cost: $180ScholarshipsAvailable:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Teri ReddickPhone: 828-262-2530Email: [email protected]: Appalachian State University
Office of Conference & Camp Services ASU Box 32042 Boone, NC 28608
Website: http://www.camps.appstate.edu
Teacher Cadet ProgramOpen to high school juniors with a minimum 3.0 grade point average interested in pursuing a teaching career. Part of the course is field experience in a classroom setting.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 11th graders (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarshipsAvailable:
None
Residency Required: NoContact name: NoPhone: 828-262-6108Email: [email protected]: Public School Partnership
ASU Box 32047Boone, NC 28608
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C.A.M.P. – Careers Associated with Medicine and PharmacyA summer day camp for high school students focusing on science, medicine and pharmacy careers.Dates: Summer day campTarget audience: 9th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: $50Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Emily BloomPhone: 800-760-9697, Ext. 1842 Email: [email protected]: Campbell University Col-
lege of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Campbell University Science Education OutreachPO Box 1090Buies Creek, NC 27506-1090
Website: http://www.campbell.edu/cphs/centers-and-pro-grams/science-educa-tion-outreach/
Campbell University
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Cooperative-ExtensionCounty Cooperative Extension ProgramsStudents are offered various opportunities for leadership and learning in the areas of science and health. Local programs are offered to meet the needs of youth in each county. Please check the website listed below for your local County Cooperative Extension Center.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Please contact program
(Co-ed)Cost: Please contact programScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. Joe ZublenaPhone: 919-515-2811 Email: [email protected]: North Carolina State
University Campus120 Patterson Hall, Box 7602 Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/
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July Experience at Davidson CollegeJuly Experience is a powerful summer academic expe-rience! Spend three weeks at Davidson College being challenged by liberal arts courses taught by Davidson faculty, living in a residence hall with students from across the country and around the world, while partici-pating in Davidson College traditions led by counselor/mentors who are current Davidson students.Dates: July 6, 2013 - July 27, 2013Target audience: Rising 11th through 12th
graders (Co-ed)Cost: $3,500 TuitionScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: YesContact name: Evelyn Gerdes, DirectorPhone: 704-894-2686 Email: [email protected]: Davidson July Experience
PO Box 7151Davidson, NC 28035-7151
Website: http://www.davidson.edu/julyexperience
Davidson
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DukeDuke University Talent Identification Program: Summer StudiesDuke TIP Summer Studies Programs are superb aca-demic opportunities and dynamic residential and social experiences for seventh through tenth graders. These three-week sessions are intense and demanding; students are challenged to think critically about themselves and their world.Dates: Three week terms; dates
varyTarget audience: 7th through 10th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: $3,550-$3,850Scholarships Available:
Yes; need based
Residency Required: YesContact name: Shayne GoodrumPhone: 919-668-9100 Email: [email protected]: Duke University TIP
1121 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701-2028
Website: http://www.tip.duke.edu
Duke University Talent Identification Program: Field StudiesDuke TIP Field Studies are two weeks long and take place in U.S. locales or in countries around the world such as China, Costa Rica, and the Netherlands. These authentic academic experiences, similar to college field courses, allow students to take advantage of unique sur-roundings to fully explore the course material.Dates: Two week terms; dates varyTarget audience: 9th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: $3,450-$4,250Scholarships Available:
For U.S. Field Studies only
Residency Required: YesContact name: Mary BarzeePhone: 919-668-9100 Email: [email protected]: Duke University TIP
1121 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701-2028
Website: http://www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Duke University Talent Identification Program: InstitutesLiving on the Duke University or New College of Flor-ida campus, students experience college life first-hand. They study college-level material, attend workshops focused on the college admissions process, and live and study within the walls of the Duke or New College campus.Dates: Two week terms; dates varyTarget audience: 9th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: $3,450-$4,250Scholarships Available:
Yes; need based
Residency Required: YesContact name: Mary BarzeePhone: 919-668-9100Email: [email protected]: Duke University TIP
1121 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701-2028
Website: http://www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
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Duke University Talent Identification Pro-gram: CRISISCRISIS (Creative Resolutions of Impending Situations with Intelligent Solutions) is Duke TIP’s first summer residential program for current fifth and sixth graders. Through problem-based learning, CRISIS will build lead-ership and teamwork skills by asking students to assume the role of a professional on a research team, collabo-rating with team members to solve a community crisis. They will explore a field such as engineering, business, medicine and health while participating in leadership and development activities designed to help participants dis-cover more about who they are and what they want to be.Dates: One week terms; dates varyTarget audience: 5th-6th graders (Co-ed)Cost: $1,200Scholarships Available:
Yes; need based
Residency Required: YesContact name: Melissa RainsPhone: 919-668-9100 Email: [email protected]: Duke University TIP
1121 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701-2028
Website: http://www.tip.duke.edu/solvethecrisis
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East Carolina UniversitySAT Review CoursesOur review courses prepare students for all aspects of the test-taking process. Each course reviews material covered in the exams and teaches test-taking skills.Dates: Various Saturdays and Mon-
day – Friday afternoons in early August
Target audience: High school students (Co-ed)Cost: $165Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Anne FisherPhone: 252-328-6377 Email: [email protected]: ECU College of Business-
Professional Programs, 1200 Bate Building Greenville, NC 27858
Website: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-bus/programsoffered.cfm
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Fayetteville State University GEAR UPThe mission of GEAR UP is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The program provides early college preparation and awareness services through tutoring, mentoring, academic advising/counseling, career/college exploration, academic workshops and other support services for students, educators and parents. Schools currently served by GEAR UP are E.E. Smith High, Westover High and Seventy-First High Schools.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students from
Cumberland County (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Teresa Thompson-Pinckney,
Ed.DPhone: 910-672-1034Email: [email protected]: Fayetteville State University
GEAR UP 1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301
Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/gearup/index.htm
Talent SearchThe Talent Search program is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic support services to economically disadvantaged and/or first generation middle and high school students. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education. The program provides academic support services through career awareness, college workshops and fieldtrips, and financial aid counseling. Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Middle and high school
students from Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson counties (Co-ed)
Cost: None
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Cheryl AdamsPhone: 910-672-1871 Email: [email protected]: Talent Search
Fayetteville State University1200 Murchison RoadFayetteville, NC 28301
Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/edutalentsearch
Upward BoundThe Upward Bound program is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic support services and educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged and/or first generation high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound provides Saturday Academy classes, college preparatory workshops, tutoring, academic counseling/mentoring, cultural enrichment activities, and college campus tours.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students from
Cumberland, Hoke, and Robeson counties (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: Yes, , Summer Residential Program (11th – 12th )/ Commuter Program (9th -10th )
Contact name: Nikki MasseyPhone: 910-672-1126 Email: [email protected]: College Access Programs
Fayetteville State University1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301
Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/upwardbound/
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Upward Bound Math and ScienceThe Upward Bound Math & Science program is a college preparatory program designed to provide academic support services and educational opportunities to economically disadvantage and/or first generation high school students. The goal of Upward Bound Math & Science is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in fields in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Upward Bound Math & Science provides Saturday Academy classes, college preparatory workshops, tutoring, academic counseling/mentoring, cultural enrichment activities, and college campus tours.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students from
Cumberland and Robeson counties (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Veronica PowellPhone: 910-672-1365Email: [email protected]: Upward Bound Math &
Science Fayetteville State University1200 Murchison RoadFayetteville, NC 28301
Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/upwardbound/
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Independent AVIDThe AVID program serves underrepresented students in over 35 school districts statewide by enrolling them in a college preparatory sequence and an elective section of AVID courses, where they receive additional writing curriculum, college placement exam preparation, and many other advantages.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Underrepresented middle
and high school students (Co-ed)
Cost: YesScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Gloria CoxPhone: 704-541-1059Email: [email protected]: Gloria Cox
9805 Carson Whitley AveCharlotte, NC 28277
Website: http://www.avidonline.org
Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) HEROES ProgramThrough a Model State-Supported Grant, the Charlotte AHEC develops initiatives to educate all pre-college youth, with an emphasis on underrepresented minorities, and economically/educationally disadvantaged populations about health careers. We also develop academic preparedness with these youth through math and science critical thinking skill enrichment, student computer/internet skills, clinical observations, and healthcare system site visits. Our goal is to have 90% of the youth we work with demonstrate increased awareness and knowledge about health careers and acquire the personal skill sets required to become a health professional. We offer summer camps, health career club and SAT/ACT Prep classes. Please visit our website for updates and more information.Dates: Ongoing, variousTarget audience: Middle and high school
students (Co-ed)Cost: Varies by program
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: VariesContact name: Michelle BoydPhone: 704-512-6530Email: michelle.boyd@caroli-
nashealthcare.orgAddress: Charlotte AHEC
PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
Website: https://www.charlottea-hec.org/students_precep-tors/health_careers/
Communities in Schools of the Rocky Mount RegionServices provided by Communities In Schools of the Rocky Mount Region include academic instruction with remediation and enrichment by site coordinators in each of our seven school sites. Other activities include agency involvement, and an active tutor/mentor program provided by our business community.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 7th through 12th graders
from Rocky Mount Region (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
Yes, upon graduation
Residency Required: YesContact name: Natalie Watson, Executive
DirectorPhone: 252-442-9991Email: nwatson@cisrockymount.
orgAddress: Natalie Watson
201 South Pearl Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Website: http://communitiesin-schools.org/affiliates/roc-kymount/
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Crosby Scholars Community PartnershipBy remaining drug-free, attending Crosby Scholars Academy, meeting with trained advisors, performing community service, and striving for academic success, students are better prepared to reach their postsecondary educational goals.Dates: Continues throughout the
academic yearTarget audience: 6th through 12th graders in
Forsyth County (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Mona LovettPhone: 336-725-5371Email: [email protected]: Crosby Scholars
Community Partnership 2701 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Website: http://www.crosbyschol-ars.org
Futures for KidsFutures for Kids is a career awareness program that utilizes business partnerships in local communities to mentor students in over 850 schools across the State.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 6th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Craig LloydPhone: 800-965-8541Email: [email protected]: Futures for Kids (F4K)
800 Saint Mary’s Street, Suite 103Raleigh, NC 27605
Website: http://www.f4k.org
Little Star Day Camp Weekly themes include sports, space, safari, beach, and more! Each week includes water days and field trips.Dates: Weeks of June 10 – August
9, 2013Target audience: 6th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ryann HyerPhone: 336-235-7711Email: [email protected]: Little Star Summer Day
Camp 804-A Winview Dr. Greensboro, NC 27410
Website: http://www.bnai-shalom.org/school/index.php/Summer-Camps.html
Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) Levante Leadership InstituteSAF’s Levante Leadership Institute is a drop-out prevention program that works to increase graduation rates for middle, high school and out of school migrant farmworker students.Dates: September - MayTarget audience: Migrant farmworker mid-
dle, high school youth from Johnston County (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
Yes, to participating youth
Residency Required: NoContact name: Raúl F. Granados GámezPhone: 919-660-9247Email: [email protected]: Student Action with Farm-
workers 1317 West Pettigrew Street-Durham, NC 27705
Website: http://www.saf-unite.org
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Talent SearchFederal TRiO Program that provides college access information and programs to 600 qualified students in Charlotte.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 9th through 12th graders;
target first generation, low income students (Co-ed)
Cost: None (for enrolled students)Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Mary Alice KatonPhone: 704-943-9443Email: [email protected]: Mary Alice Katon
601 East 5th Street, Suite 300Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: http://www.cischarlotte.org/
The Robert and Janice McNair Educational FoundationThe program is designed primarily for students in Rutherford County to increase the number of students who are academically prepared for college and to assist students with obtaining financial assistance for college.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 6th – 12th Grade (co-ed)Cost: NoScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: YesContact name: Monica P. LeePhone: 828-245-4339Email: [email protected]: McNair Educational Foun-
dation PO Box 635 Forest City, NC 28043
Website: www.mcnairedfounda-tion.org
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JCSU Upward BoundThrough the development of academic, cultural, and social skills, students are provided the opportunity to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education pursuits. In addition, students will discover a world that can offer them more choices and increase their personal power to make wise decisions for the future.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students in
Mecklenburg County (Co-ed)
Cost: No charge to eligible partic-ipants
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: YesContact name: Magdalyn Lowe-SmithPhone: 704-378-1001Email: [email protected]: JCSU Upward Bound
100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216
Website: http://www.jcsu.edu/cur-rent/upwardbound.htm
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MeredithBeginners’ Piano CampLearn beginning concepts of music study, with em-phasis on rhythmic awareness and reading, keyboard awareness, staff reading and writing, and aural training through guided listening.Dates: One-week summer camp
July 22 - 26Target audience: Rising 1st through 3rd grad-
ers (Co-ed)Cost: $110Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Tom LohrPhone: 919-760-8348Email: [email protected]: Meredith College Summer
Music Camps 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: http://www.meredith.edu/music/piano-camps.htm
High School Music Theory CampHigh School Music Theory Camp helps any student who is considering music as a major in college and can help anyone who is excited about expanding basic knowledge of music.Dates: One-week summer program
July 22 - 26Target audience: 10th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: $125Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Tom LohrPhone: 919-760-8378 Email: [email protected]: Meredith College Summer
Music Camps 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: http://www.meredith.edu/music/piano-camps.htm
Intensive Piano CampThis 7-day camp is designed for students who wish to have a week-long time of concentrated study of piano. The level of ability that a student needs to have achieved to be considered for this camp can vary from intermedi-ate to advanced playing. While there are no age restric-tions for this camp, students who apply should have a workable foundation in piano playing at their level and be comfortable with basic sight-reading skills and eager to meet the challenge of a week of focused practice and music-making. Dates: June 17 – 23, 2013Target audience: Intermediate to Advanced
StudentsCost: $355Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Tom LohrPhone: 919-760-8378Email: [email protected]: Meredith College Summer
Music Camps 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: http://www.meredith.edu/music/piano-camps.htm
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Lamar Stringfield Music CampInstruction includes classes in string orchestra training, string technique, chamber music, sectional rehearsing, theory, and eurhythmics.Dates: Two one week summer
programsTarget audience: Elementary school, middle
school, and high school students (Co-ed)
Cost: $400 -1 week; $750 - 2 weeks
Scholarships Available:
Limited
Residency Required: NoContact name: Margaret GarrissPhone: 919-760-2871Email: [email protected]: Lamar Stringfield Music
Camp 3800 Hillsborough StreetRaleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: www.stringfieldmusic-camp.com
Middle School Composition CampThis camp is designed to give middle school students insights into both traditional and more recent methods of music composition. In our exploration we will examine ways in which composers have worked both within a purely tonal musical setting but, depending upon the experience of the students, we are likely also to examine more modern methods of composing that include using whole-tone, pentatonic, quartal, quintal and 12-tone techniques. Dates: June 24 – 28, 2013Target audience: Current or rising Middle
School Students (Co-ed)Cost: $110Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Tom LohrPhone: 919-760-8378Email: [email protected]: Meredith College Summer
Music Camps3800 Hillsborough StreetRaleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: http://www.meredith.edu/music/piano-camps.htm
Piano CampActivities include music and movement, repertoire master classes, ensemble, piano technique, ear training, snack time (campers bring), music history/appreciation, use of electronic keyboard lab, and exploration of other keyboard instruments.Dates: Two-week summer program
July 8 - 12 and 15 - 19Target audience: Ages 6 through 14 (Co-ed)Cost: $245Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Tom LohrPhone: 919-760-8378Email: [email protected]: Meredith College Summer
Music Camps3800 Hillsborough StreetRaleigh, NC 27607-5298
Website: http://www.meredith.edu/music/piano-camps.htm
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Multiple Campuses North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program (PCP) is designed to broaden the pool of students who graduate from high school with sufficient preparation to purse mathematics and science programs of study at the university level and to move into careers in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and teaching. To achieve these goals, the program offers rigorous science- and mathematics-based academic enrichment classes and activities to traditionally underserved students in grades 6-12. These activities are integrated into the core curriculum and include career awareness programs, leadership training, academic advising and tutoring, academic competitions, and hands-on laboratory experiences in mathematics, science, and technology. Major PCP components include Academic Enrichment Classes, Academic Chapter of Excellence (ACE) Clubs, Saturday Academy, Summer Programs, MSEN Day, Leadership Conference, Parents Involved n Excellence (PIE) Clubs, and Grant-funded Projects. Dates: Year-roundTarget audience: 6th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: Contact SiteScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: YesNetwork Office at Chapel Hill
Contact name: Felicia UmsteadPhone: 919-843-0176Email: [email protected]: NC-MSEN PCP UNC
CSLD140 Friday Center DriveChapel Hill, NC 27517
Website: http://www.unc.edu/depts/msen/
NC-MSEN PCP at ECSUContact name: Milton BondPhone: 252-335-3409 Email: [email protected]: 1704 Weeksville Rd.
Campus Box 718 Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Website: http://www.ecsu.edu/aca-demics/programs/msen/index.cfm
NC-MSEN PCP at FSUContact name: Gail BattlePhone: 910-672-1741 Email: [email protected]: 1200 Murchison Rd.
SBE 205 Fayetteville, NC 28301
Website: http://www.uncfsu.edu/msec
NC-MSEN PCP at NCSUContact name: Braska Williams Jr.Phone: 919-513-8534Email: [email protected]: William & Ida Friday
Institute for Educational Innovation1890 Main Campus Drive Raleigh, NC 27606
Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/crmse/programs/msen/
NC-MSEN PCP at UNCCHContact name: Dianne AffleckPhone: 919-962-1624 Email: [email protected]: 015 Peabody Hall
CB# 3500 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3500
Website: http://uncchpcp.web.unc.edu/
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NC-MSEN PCP at UNCCContact name: Shagufta RajaPhone: 704-687-8726Email: [email protected]: 222 College of Education
Bulding9201 University City Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28223
Website: http://education.uncc.edu/cstem/6-12-stem-stu-dent-programs/nc-msen-pre-college-program
NC-MSEN PCP at WSSUContact name: Joseph BakerPhone: 336-750-2995 Email: [email protected]: 601 S. Martin Luther King
Jr. Dr. Carolina HallSuite 112 Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Website: http://www.wssu.edu/centers/center-for-mathe-matics-science-and-tech-nology-education/nc-msen-pre-college-pro-gram.aspx
Summer Ventures in Science and MathematicsSummer Ventures in Science and Mathematics (SVSM) is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. This program is offered at the following campuses: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University, and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dates: Four week summer programTarget audience: 10th through 11th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: YesContact name: Kathy JacksonPhone: 919-416-2876 Email: summerventures@ncssm.
eduAddress: Summer Ventures in
Science and Mathematics PO Box 2976 Durham, NC 27715
Website: http://www.summerven-tures.org
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NC Commis of Indian AffairsTalent SearchThis program identifies and encourages students with the potential to complete post-secondary education. Partici-pation restricted to Columbus, Halifax, Hoke, Sampson, and Warren County residents.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Middle and high school
students (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Mickey LocklearPhone: 919-804-449Email: Mickey.Locklear@doa.
nc.govAddress: North Carolina Commission
of Indian Affairs 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603
Website: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/cia/progr-etsp.htm
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North Carolina A&TOffice of Summer Sessions and Outreach, Summer Youth ProgramsThe Office of Summer Sessions and Outreach, Summer Youth Programs at North Carolina A&T State Univer-sity has designed many summer programs to meet the needs and interests of the community. Programs and registration information are posted on the NC A&T State University website: Website: http://www.ncat.edu/~-
summer/summeryouth/index.html
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Aggie Enrichment CampsContact name: Carolyn StrachanPhone: 336-334-7810Email: [email protected]
Girls in Science Lab Summer InstituteContact name: Dr. Stephanie
Luster-TeasleyPhone: 336-285-3679Email: [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSInstitute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL)Contact name: Dr. Antoine J. Alston and
Brenda SearcyPhone: 336-344-7711Email: Dr. Alston: alstona@ncat.
edu and Ms. Searcy: [email protected]
NOAA-ISET Climate and Weather CampContact name: Dr. Solomon Bililign and
Sheila McDanielPhone: 336-285-2336Email: Dr. Bililign: bililign@ncat.
edu and Ms. McDaniel: [email protected]
Research Apprentice Program (RAP)Contact name: Kishaa Dosunmu and
Carolyn TurnerPhone: 336-256-2062Email: Ms. Dosunmu: kdosunu@
ncat.edu and Ms. Turner: [email protected]
Summer High School Transportation Institute Contact name: Deborah UnderwoodPhone: 336-334-7745Email: [email protected]
Bioengineering Institute/Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Bimetallic Materials – Sponsored by the National Science FoundationContact name: Dr. Cindy WatersPhone: 336-334-7589Email: [email protected]
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Summer Sessions for High School Stu-dents (Non-residential)Contact name: Summer Sessions OfficePhone: 336-334-7810Email: [email protected]
Women Basketball CampContact name: Frankin ScottPhone: 336-285-3614
North Carolina Volleyball CampContact name: Hal Clifton Phone: 336-285-3618
Exploration of Science and Math in TechnologyContact name: Brannon BynumPhone: 336-334-7359Email: [email protected]
Summer Day Camp for rising 9th Grade StudentsContact name: Dr. Tanya PinderPhone: 336-285-2249Email: [email protected]
Upward BoundUpward Bound provides the necessary support for economically disadvantaged and/or first generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in col-lege, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree.Dates: Academic year and summer
residential programTarget audience: High school students in
Guilford County that attend T.W. Andrews, James B. Dudley and Ben L. Smith High Schools (Co-ed)
Cost: No charge to eligible partic-ipants
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: Participants must be U. S. citizens and reside in the target area
Contact name: Judy WilsonPhone: 336-334-7659 or 336-334-
7895 Email: [email protected]: Upward Bound
NC A&T University PO Box A-22 Greensboro, NC 27411
Website: http://www.ncat.edu/~ubound
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North Carolina Central UniversityNCCU Writing CampThis camp has been created to give students assistance in writing. The camp targets middle and high school students. Students with meet four days a week for four hours and receive intense writing strategies that will insure their success in school. This year the camp will dedicate two days focused on SAT testing strategies in Critical Reading and Vocabulary.
Session I: June 17– 20th and June 24th – June 27th Session II: July 29th – Au-gust 1st and August 5th – August 8th
Cost: $200Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ketty ThelemaquePhone: (919) 632-5083Email: ketty.thelemaque@dpsnc.
net or [email protected]
Address: NC Central UniversityFarris-Newton Communica-tions Building1801 Fayetteville StreetDurham, NC 27707
Target audience: 12-17 year oldsTarget audience: 12-17 year olds
Cost: Varies
Dates:
Dates: Session I: June 17– 20th
Target audience:
Scholarships Available:Residency Required:Contact name: Phone: Email: Address:
Website:
Contact name:
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North Carolina State University Academic Enrichment Opportunities (AEO)Students with exceptional high school records who have exhausted all course options available at their high school may take NC State courses for credit while still in high school.Dates: Ongoing and summerTarget audience: High school students (Co-
ed)Cost: Varies by programScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Registration and Records
staffPhone: 919-515-2572Address: AEO Program
1000 Harris HallNCSU, Campus Box 7313Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/nds/highschool/aeo.html
Summer Programs for High SchoolStudentsTarget audience: 9th-12 graders
4-H CampNorth Carolina 4-H Camp programs offer campers a great chance to learn, develop life skills and form attitudes that will help them to become self-directing and productive members of society. For more information, visit the 4-H Camp website.Website: http://www.nc4hcamps.
org/
Ag-DISCOVERYAg-DISCOVERY is a two week residential camp for students designed to help high school students learn about careers in plant science. Students live on the NC State University college campus and learn about science from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, and plant pathologists. Participants gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students also participate in character and team-building activities.Dates: Two week summer programTarget audience: High school students (Co-
ed)Cost: Varies by programScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: YesContact name: Samantha BarlowPhone: 919.515.5020Email: [email protected]: The Science House
NCSU, Campus Box 8211Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.thescience-house.org/students-par-ents/student-programs/ag-discovery-camp.php
Creating Awareness of Agriculture and Life Sciences Disciplines, Degree Programs and Discoveries (CAALS 3-D) ProjectThe CAALS 3-D is a week-long day program that serves male, rising 11th and 12th graders from under-represented groups (African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American). Students learn, under the guidance of NC State faculty mentors, cutting-edge scientific techniques in NC State laboratories. Students select research experiences in agriculture and life science disciplines such as biochemistry, biotechnology, organic agriculture, soil science, microbiology, plant biology, food science, and forensics. To further enhance the transdisciplinary nature of this project, students may also select research experiences in closely related disciplines within natural resources and textiles. For more information, visit the (CAALS 3-D) Project website.
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Website: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/diversity/index.cfm?pageID=1797
Design Camp (Day & Residential)Design Day Camp exposes rising 10th and 11th grade students and Design Camp Overnight exposes rising 11th and 12th grade to career choices in design, experience in creative problem solving, and exposure to design study at the college level. Students will complete a series of projects in Architecture, Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, and Landscape Architecture. For more information, visit the Design Camp website. Website: http://camraleigh.
org/programs-educa-tion/high-school/de-sign-camp/
Engineering Summer ProgramsThe College of Engineering offers rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience engineering, science, and technology through week-long residential programs in a variety of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Autonomous Robotics, Biological Engineering, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Civil & Construction Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, and Wolfpack Motorsports. For more information, visit the Engineering Summer Programs website.Website: http://www.engr.ncsu.
edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/
NC-MSEN Summer Scholars ProgramThe NC State University NC-MSEN Pre-College Program offers a 2-week summer program on NC State’s campus. The program provides classes in math, science, robotics, communications, and career awareness for middle and high school students. The main focus of the program is to prepare students for the math course they are taking in the fall. Students are grouped together according to their current math class. Middle school students must attend the full-day program while high school students have the option to attend for a half-day or a full-day. Lunch is provided each day for students who attend the full-day program. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher to participate in this program.Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/
crmse/programs/msen/summer_programs.html
Polymer Day CampThe Chemistry and Engineering of Polymers and Fibers Workshop is designed for high-school students interested in physical sciences and engineering and attending NC State University. For more information, visit the Polymer Day Camp website.Website: https://www.tx.ncsu.edu/
tecs/polymer-day-camp/index.cfm
Poultry Science Summer InstituteThe Poultry Science Summer Institute is a four-day, four-night conference for high school students with an interest in biological sciences or a career in the poultry industry. The institute is designed to broaden understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, careers and industries related to poultry science. For more information, visit the Poultry Science Summer Institute website.Website: http://poultry4hyouth.ces.
ncsu.edu/site-poultry4hy-outh-4/
The Shelton Leadership ChallengeThe Shelton Challenge is for rising 9th through 12th graders with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The program is an intense week experience for youth who are current leaders and aspire to be greater leaders in the future. Participants will explore areas of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility. Dates: One week summer programTarget audience: Rising 9th through 12th
graders (Co-ed)Cost: $575Scholarships Available:
Yes, dependent on availability
Residency Required: YesContact name: Dr. Debbie Reno AckerPhone: 919-513-0150Email: [email protected]: Shelton Leadership Center
NCSU, Campus Box 7401Raleigh, NC 27695-7401
Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonlead-ership/leadership-pro-grams/challenge.php
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Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS)SCIBLS is an opportunity for outstanding high school students interested in a career in science to participate in a college level program. SCIBLS participants take coursework for college credit - challenging students beyond high school academics. Participants will work in state of the art laboratories and practice cutting edge research techniques and skills. For more information, visit the SCIBLS website.Website: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.
edu/academic/index.cfm?pageID=1975
Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)STEP is a residential program for rising high school seniors to experience a taste of NC State life by working with professors in a project area of their interest. The project choices include apparel design, business/marketing, chemistry, computer science, and engineering. For more information, visit the STEP website.Website: https://www.tx.ncsu.
edu/admissions/pre-col-lege-activities/step/index.cfm
Teen Writers’ WorkshopThe Teen Writers’ Workshop, a nonresidential writing camp, brings 9th through 12th graders to the NCSU campus to study creative writing with published NC and national writers. The two week, afternoon workshop offers classes in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and drama every summer.Dates: Two week summer program
(week days July 22-August 2; 1:30-4pm)
Target audience: 9th through 12th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: $250Scholarships Available:
Limited
Residency Required: NoContact name: Laura GiovanelliPhone: 919-513-7758Email: [email protected]
Address: Teen Writers’ WorkshopDepartment of EnglishNC State University NCSU, Campus Box 8105Raleigh, NC 27695-8105
Website: http://english.chass.ncsu.edu/youngwriters/teen-writers_application.php
VetCAMPVetCAMP is for high school students taking place June 27th- July 1 from 9 am-5 pm. This camp is designed to allow pre-veterinary high school students to delve into the immense field of veterinary medicine. Students will hear from veterinarians in many different fields and take a behind the scenes tour of the NC State University Vet School. Lessons will be given on veterinary clinic basics, surgery, dissections and anatomy. For more information, visit the VetCAMP website.Website: http://harvest.cals.
ncsu.edu/vetpac/index.cfm?pageID=5165
Young Investigators in Nuclear TechnologyYoung Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Technology is a residential experience that engages participants in the role that nuclear technologies play in meeting the needs of society and solving everyday problems. The program is open to rising 11th and 12th graders and graduating seniors. Participants will learn about the development of energy sources for the U.S., the detection of environmental pollutants, and how nuclear methods are revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatments. Dates: Three week summer
programTarget audience: Rising 11th through 12th
graders and graduating seniors (Co-ed)
Cost: $1200 (includes room, board, trip costs; tuition subject to change)
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: YesContact name: Lisa MarshallPhone: 919-515-5876Email: [email protected]
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Address: Department of Nuclear Engineering NCSU, Campus Box 7909Raleigh, NC 27695-7909
Website: http://www.ne.ncsu.edu/news/article/23381/
Programs Throughout the Year for High School StudentsTarget audience: (9th–12th graders)
North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College ProgramThe mission of the NC State University North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network Pre-College Program (NCSU NC-MSEN PCP) is to prepare underserved students at the middle and high school levels (grades 6-12) for careers in education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The NCSU NC-MSEN Pre-College Program currently serves 385 students in Bertie, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Northampton, Wake, Warren Counties, and Weldon City through year-round enrichment activities. The program partners with school districts to recruit students from underserved populations who have not been prepared to pursue college preparatory level mathematics and science-based courses. Students participate in exciting, uplifting and challenging activities throughout the school year. For more information, visit the NC-MSEN Program website.Website: http://www.ncsu.edu/
crmse/programs/msen/
Photonics ExplorersPhotonics Explorers is a program designed to encourage 9th and 10th grade students to take advanced mathematics and science courses throughout high school. The program provides hands-on scientific learning experiences in photonic concepts like robotics, electronics, optics, networking, and technology. Participants are exposes to the rigor of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. For more information, visit The Science House website.Website: http://www.thescience-
house.org/
Photonics LeadersThe Photonics Leaders program for 11th and 12th graders guides and prepares students for success in college-level programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participants investigate photonic concepts and engage in internship experiences designed to equip participants to behave and think like real scientists. For more information, visit The Science House website.Website: http://www.thescience-
house.org/
Upward BoundThe Upward Bound Program for is for students in 9th – 12th grades. The mission of this program is to provide participants with equal access to quality education by supporting the development of the academic skills and motivation necessary for persistence and success in secondary and post-secondary education. This is a federally funded program and students must meet the federal admissions criteria, attend one of the targeted schools, and demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing education beyond high school. For more information, visit the Upward Bound website.Website: http://trio.dasa.ncsu.edu/
upward-bound
Algebra ProgramAlgebra is a one week session for middle school students who would like to develop the skills necessary to succeed in algebra. Algebra is a powerful tool for making sense of the world, solving problems, modeling everyday numerical scenarios and can be learned by all students and their parents too.Dates: One week summer programTarget audience: Middle school students
(Co-ed)Cost: $150, $175 after pre-regis-
tration deadlineScholarships Available:
Yes, payment plan
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ms. Pamela O. GilchristPhone: 919-515-5570Email: [email protected]: The Science House
NCSU, Campus Box 8211 Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.sci-ence-house.org/imhote-pacademy
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Expanding Your HorizonsExpanding Your Horizons is a conference held at NC State University to encourage seventh grade girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. This is an exciting day in which over 400 girls and 70 teachers meet with 50 women scientists who are experts in their fields to learn about future career possibilities. Students must be identified by their schools to participate. Dates: One day fall and spring
programTarget audience: 7th graders (Female)Cost: $25 per school groupScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Samantha BarlowPhone: 919.515.5020Email: [email protected]: The Science House
NCSU, Campus Box 8211Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.thescience-house.org/students-par-ents/student-programs/expanding-your-hori-zons-conference.php
Imhotep AcademyImhotep Academy introduces under-represented 6th through 8th graders (African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Women) to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at NC State University. The program uses laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips to introduce students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth, and atmospheric sciences, physics, and statistics.Dates: Ongoing fall/spring/summerTarget audience: Middle school students
(Co-ed)Cost: $155 each fall/spring;
$175; after pre-registration deadline
Scholarships Available:
Yes, payment plan
Residency Required: Commuter programContact name: Ms. Pamela O. GilchristPhone: 919-515-5570Email: [email protected]: The Science House
NCSU, Campus Box 8211Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.sci-ence-house.org/imhote-pacademy
www.facebook.com/im-hotepacademy
Kyran Anderson AcademyThe Kyran Anderson Academy is designed to enhance a student’s enthusiasm for science and mathematics. The program demonstrates that science and mathematics can be fun and are important to everyday life. The program features scientists and inventors from underrepresented groups.Dates: One week summer program
and teacher workdaysTarget audience: Rising 3rd through 6th grad-
ers (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. Jamila SimpsonPhone: 919-515-7841
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Email: [email protected]: North Carolina State
UniversityCollege of Sciences2700 Stinson Drive106 Cox Hall, Campus Box 8201Raleigh, NC 27695
Website: http://www.pams.ncsu.edu/kyranandersonacade-my/index.php
NC State Engineering Summer Day CampsDiscover and explore engineering in a week-long day camp for rising3rd through 10th graders. Students experience engineering through age appropriate hands-on, creative investigations, and design activities. The workshop will introduce students to engineering by using the Engineering Design Process to solve problems. Students will learn how engineers are involved in designing everyday products like cell phones, computer games, clothes, and even food. The camp provides an overall introduction to engineering and its many fields and applications.Dates: Various week-long camps in
June & July, M – F, 9am – 3:30pm.
Target audience: Rising 3rd through 10th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: Ranges $250 - $400, fees vary by location. Lunch provided daily.
Deadline to Apply: April 1stScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Susan D’AmicoPhone: 919-515-3263Email: [email protected]: NC State Engineering
Summer ProgramsCampus Box 7904, 120 Page Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7904
Website: http://go.ncsu.edu/espinfo
NC State Engineering Summer Residential CampsRising 11th and 12th grade students can come live on campus for a week and explore a single engineering discipline in depth at NC State University. This camp allows students to get a taste of college life while finding out which engineering field might be right for them. Past workshops have included Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Materials Science Engineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Industrial & Systems Engineering; and Computer Science. Admissions are highly competitive.Dates: Week long residential work-
shops in June & JulyTarget audience: Rising 11th and 12th grad-
ers (Co-ed)Cost: Ranges $675 - $800, fees
vary by specific workshopDeadline to Apply: April 1stScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Susan D’AmicoPhone: 919-515-3263Email: [email protected]: NC State Engineering
Summer ProgramsCampus Box 7904, 120 Page Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7904
Website: http://go.ncsu.edu/espinfo
North Carolina Science Olympiad (A – Elementary Division)North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts tournaments on university, community college, and public school campuses across the state. These tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that promote teamwork and consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology.
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Dates: Regional tournaments take place February – May
Target audience: 3rd through 6th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: $200 per team of 15 stu-dents
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Sam BarlowPhone: 919-515-9402Email: [email protected]: NC Science Olympiad
NCSU Box 8211 Raleigh, NC 27695-8211
Website: http://www.sciencenc.com
North Carolina Science Olympiad (B – Middle and C – High Division)North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year NCSO hosts tournaments on university, community college, and public school campuses across the state. These tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that promote teamwork and consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology.Dates: Regional tournaments take
place January - March; State tournament is in April
Target audience: 6th through 12th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: $230 per team of 18 stu-dents
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Kelly FairPhone: 919-515-9402Email: [email protected]: NC Science Olympiad
NCSU Box 8211 Raleigh, NC 27695-8211
Website: http://www.sciencenc.com
Study Skills Course for Middle School StudentsThe Study Skills Course focuses on organization, time management, learning strategies, and test-taking skills.
Dates: One week summer program •June 25 – 29, 2012 (morning session only)•July 16-20, 2012 (morning session only)•August 6-10, 2012(morning and afternoon sessions)
Target audience: Rising 6th through 9th grad-ers (Co-ed)
Cost: $185Scholarships Available:
Limited
Residency Required: NoContact name: Carolyn PhillipsPhone: 919-515-1713Email: [email protected] and
[email protected]: Psychoeducational Clinic/
Study Skills ProgramNCSU, Campus Box 7650Raleigh, NC 27695-7650
Website: http://psychology.chass.ncsu.edu/pss/facilities/clinic/studyskills/
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Young Writers’ WorkshopThe Young Writers’ Workshop, a nonresidential writ-ing camp, brings 4th through 8th graders to the NCSU campus to study creative writing with published NC and national writers. The two week, afternoon workshop offers classes in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and drama every summer.Dates: Two week summer program
(week days July 8-July 19; 1:30-4pm))
Target audience: 4th through 8th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: $250Scholarships Available:
Limited
Residency Required: NoContact name: Laura GiovanelliPhone: 919-513-7758Email: [email protected]: Young Writers’ Workshop
Department of EnglishNCSU, Campus Box 8105Raleigh, NC 27695-8105
Website: http://go.ncsu.edu/young-writers
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Queens UniversityMusic AcademyWeekly individual lessons in piano, voice, harp, trumpet, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute, organ, and classical guitar are offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels to students from the greater Charlotte area.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Kindergarten through 12th
graders (Co-ed)Cost: $360 - $700 depending on
sessionScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Angela SteelePhone: 704-337-2213Email: [email protected]: Queens University Music
Academy 1900 Selwyn Avenue Charlotte, NC 28274
Website: http://www.queens.edu/music-academy
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School BasedGreensboro Day School - Summer Pro-gramsVarious summer programs focused on academics, enrichment, and the arts.Dates: Multiple one week summer
programsTarget audience: Pre-kindergarten through
12th graders -varies byprogram (Co-ed)
Cost: Varies by programScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Mary DatorPhone: 336-288-8590Email: [email protected]: Mary Dator
5401 Lawndale DriveGreensboro, NC 27455
Website: www.greensboroday.org
Hyde County SchoolsIn the tradition of our former GEAR UP initiative, the mission of the Mattamuskeet Early College High School in Hyde County, is to accelerate the academic achievement of students so that increasing numbers will graduate and continue their education by enrolling and succeeding in college.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Middle and high school
students (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. Randolph LatimorePhone: 252-962-3281 Ext. 3502Email: [email protected]: Hyde County Schools
20346 US 264Swan Quarter, NC 27885
Website: http://www.hyde.k12.nc.us
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools GEAR UPThe mission of the GEAR UP initiative is to accelerate the academic achievement of students at Hill Middle School, Atkins and Glenn High Schools in Forsyth County, so that increasing numbers will graduate and enroll and succeed in college.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Middle and high school
students (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Carol Montague-DavisPhone: 336-727-2870Email: [email protected].
nc.usAddress: Winston-Salem/Forsyth
County SchoolsPost Office Box 2513Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Website: http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us
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ShodorProject SUCCEED ApprenticeshipsThe SUCCEED Apprenticeship Program is an oppor-tunity for students excited about science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) to gain the expe-rience they will need to pursue a technology-intensive career path.Dates: One year programTarget audience: High school students
(Co-ed)Cost: NoScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ernest EdinboroPhone: 919-530-1911Email: [email protected]: Shodor
807 E. Main St Suite 7-100Durham, NC 27701
Website: http://www.shodor.org/succeed/apprenticeships
Project SUCCEED WorkshopsThese workshops introduce students to a wide variety of computer-enhanced scientific topics.Dates: Fall and spring and summer
workshopsTarget audience: 6th through 12th gradersCost: Varies by programScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Ernest EdinboroPhone: 919-530-1911Email: [email protected]: Shodor
807 E. Main St Suite 7-100Durham, NC 27701
Website: http://www.shodor.org/calender
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SouthwesternNew Century ScholarsStudents will participate in New Century Scholars from 7th through 12th grades. Students will receive financial assistance to attend Southwestern Community College for an Associate’s Degree and Western Carolina Univer-sity for a Bachelors degree.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Middle and high school
students (Co-ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Pamela JudsonPhone: 828-339-4477Email: pjudson@southwesterncc.
eduAddress: Southwestern Community
College447 College DriveSylva, NC 28779
Website: http://www.southwest-erncc.edu/collegeaccess/newcenturyscholars/
Upward BoundUpward Bound provides the necessary support for economically disadvantaged and/or first generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in col-lege, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students in
Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Annette KesgenPhone: 828-339-4281Email: akesgen@southwesterncc.
eduAddress: Southwestern Community
College Upward Bound 447 College Drive Sylva, NC 28779
Website: http://www.southwest-erncc.edu/collegeaccess/upwardbound
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GEAR UP North CarolinaGEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs” and is a nation-al initiative whose mission is to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and suc-ceed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP is funded through a competitive seven-year matching grant from the U.S. Department of Education. As an early interven-tion college access program, GEAR UP serves an entire cohort of students beginning no later than the seventh grade and follows the cohort through high school.GEAR UP’s goals are to:
•Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education;•Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education; and•Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
To achieve these goals, GEAR UP provides a variety of interventions to students and their families including college visits, summer programs, career exploration, mentoring, job shadowing, tutoring, college advising, and financial aid workshops. In addition, professional development is offered to school and district staff to share best practices and to assist with the creation and strengthening of a college access culture in the target schools and the community.
During the 2012-13 academic year, GEAR UP North Carolina will be serving cohorts of students attending qualifying schools in the following school districts:
•Alamance-Burlington School System, •Edenton-Chowan Schools, •Lenoir County Schools, •McDowell County Schools, •Pamlico County Schools, •Perquimans County Schools, •Person County Schools, •Rockingham County Schools, •Scotland County Schools, •Warren County Schools, and •Yancey County Schools
Dates: OngoingTarget audience: Grade 7- High School Stu-
dentsCost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Kristen SouthworthPhone: 919-962-4208Email: kblsouthworth@northcaro-
lina.eduAddress: GEAR UP North Carolina
UNC General Administra-tion140 Friday Center Drive, Room 240 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Website: http://www.northcarolina.edu/gearup
http://www.cfnc.org
UNC GA
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UNCAGEAR UP DayGEAR UP Day will allow middle and/or high school students from selected GEAR UP schools to experience the UNC Asheville campus through academic, leader-ship and college preparatory sessions.Dates: Varies (typically October or
April)Target audience: Selected GEAR UP North
Carolina middle and high school students (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Holly Beveridge Phone: 828-250-3833 Email: [email protected]: UNC Asheville Cultural
Events & Special Academic ProgramsOne University Heights CPO #2150 Asheville, NC 28804-8511
Website: http://cesap.unca.edu
PSAT/SAT PreparationThis program includes test preparation and an overview of the PSAT/SAT.Dates: 6 Mon/Wed SessionsTarget audience: High school students
(Co-ed)Cost: $295Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. Nancy WilliamsPhone: 828-250- 2353 Email: [email protected]: UNC Asheville
One University Heights CPO #2140 Asheville, NC 28804
Website: http://agc.unca.edu/test-preparation
Super SaturdayA six-week Saturday morning enrichment program for creative, highly motivated, and/or academically gifted students in grades 3 through 8.Dates: Programs each spring and
fall semester during the academic year
Target audience: 3rd through 8th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: $69Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Debra MarekPhone: 828-251-6558Email: [email protected]: UNC Asheville Cultural
Events & Special Academic ProgramsOne University Heights CPO #2150 Asheville, NC 28804-8511
Website: http://cesap.unca.edu/su-per-saturday-program
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Mecklenburg Mathematics ClubThis club provides enrichment and challenges for stu-dents in grades 4 through 6 who have a strong interest and ability in mathematics. At club meetings students participate in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS).Dates: School YearTarget audience: 4th through 6th graders (Co-
ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. Harold ReiterPhone: 704-687-4561Email: [email protected]: Dr. Harold Reiter
UNCC Department of Math-ematics 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Website: http://www.math.uncc.edu/~hbreiter/clubs/mmc.htm
UNCC
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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Summer Science CampsMorehead Planetarium and Science Center offers an array of summertime small group experiences for chil-dren from kindergarten to the 8th grade that are sure to inspire, excite, and entertain.Dates: Various week-long day
camps throughout the summer
Target audience: Kindergarten through 8th graders (Co-ed)
Cost: Varies by programScholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Lindley BarrowPhone: 919-843-7334 Email: [email protected]: Summer Camps
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center CB# 3480 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3480
Website: www.moreheadplanetari-um.org/go/camp
Project UpliftProject Uplift is a summer residential program for high school students providing high-achieving rising seniors an experience of college life on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. Students from historically underrep-resented populations in the top 25 percent of their class are nominated by their guidance counselors to attend. Participants spend two days attending classes, meeting with faculty and staff, interacting with Carolina students, and participating in cultural and social activities. The program includes recreational and wellness activities; sessions on admissions procedures and financial aid; and group discussions on the college experience.Dates: May and JuneTarget audience: Academically achieving
rising 12th graders from his-torically underrepresented populations (Co-ed)
Cost: $25 non-refundable process-ing fee
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: UNC-Chapel Hill Diversity
and Multicultural AffairsPhone: 919-843-6086 Email: [email protected]: Project Uplift
Recruitment and Multicultural Programs UNC Chapel Hill, CB# 9128, SASB North Chapel Hill, NC 27599-9128
Website: http://www.unc.edu/di-versity/projectuplift.htm
UNCCH
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UNCGUNCG Summer Music CampThis is a residential or day camp for band, orchestra, chorus, and piano. Students are grouped by age and abil-ity level. Two one-week camps are offered each July.With 1,750 participants and a lengthy waiting list, this is America’s most popular music camp!Dates: JulyTarget audience: 5th through 12th graders
(Co-ed)Cost: Range of $350-$480Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Dr. John R. LockePhone: 336-334-5299 or 800-999-
2869 Email: [email protected]: UNCG Summer Music
Camp PO Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Website: http://www.smcamp.org/
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UNCWJunior Seahawk AcademyOur goal is to motivate underrepresented middle school students in STEM and Health fields to develop interests in learning by allowing them to engage in real-world, hands on, field experiences. We also use technologies and books to help enhance students’ literacy skills and other math and science learning tools to spark their in-terests in pursuing STEM, Health and Teacher Education careers.Dates: Mid June- June 17-21,
2013Target audience: Middle school/11-14;
Co-EdCost: $60.00Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Angie Reid-GriffinPhone: 910-962-7176Email: [email protected]: UNCW Junior Seahawk
Academy 601 S. College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-5890
Website: http://www.uncw.edu/ed/jrseahawk/
Dive HawksDive into the world beneath the sea with MarineQuest’s wildly popular program Dive Hawks. This week long dive intensive program will provide young marine enthusiasts with an opportunity to earn their PADI open water dive certification which they will use to explore the ocean’s amazing aquatic life, beautiful artificial reefs and historical ship wrecks. Learn how SCUBA has changed the way marine scientists study the ocean through underwater research techniques. Explore the careers of an underwater archeologist, media diver, and dive safety officer. Familiarize yourself with SCUBA equipment, diving techniques, and dive safety while gaining the skills needed to become a confident diver.Dates: Session 1: June 16 - 21
Session 2: June 23 - 28Session 3: July 7 - 12Session 4: July 21 - 26
Target audience: Must have completed 8th grade and turn 14 by June 1st
Cost: Residential Tuition:(includes $400 dive fee) $1070, before May 1$1145, after May 1
Prerequisite: (1)Students must have Div-ers Alert Network (DAN) insurance or equivalent coverage.(2) Ability to pass PADI swim test, including 10 minute float or tread in deep water and un-timed 200 meter/yard continuous surface swim
Residency Required: YesContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
Sea L.A.B.From SCUBA to AUVs, ocean exploration has chal-lenged men for decades. Discover their scientific achievements and how they changed the way we ex-plore the marine environment. Investigate the fields of marine technology and engineering during a research cruise. Use technology to visualize the ocean floor and analyze the water column. Conduct a trawl and study morphological adaptations of the marine specimens you collect. Learn the importance of ocean monitoring as you construct a working buoy. Put your greens skills to the test as you design an ocean energy harnessing device. Explore the technology behind coastal manage-ment. And spend a day with Discover Scuba Diving (no prior experience necessary). So, take the plunge with Sea LAB! Who knows, you might be the next Jacques Cousteau?Dates: July 21 - 26Target audience: Must have completed 6th
grade and turn 12 by June 1st
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Cost: Residential Tuition: $750, before May 1$795, after May 1
Residency Required: YesContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
Sea G.E.M.S.Swim in the wake of some truly inspirational marine scientists with Sea G.E.M.S. (Girls Exploring Marine Science) as you explore the contributions women have made to our understanding of the ocean. Discover their scientific achievements and learn how they have changed the way we explore the marine environment. Begin your own journey from bikini to wetsuit by participating in a research cruise, operating an ROV, investigating morphological and behavioral adaptations in marine life, and exploring Discover Scuba Diving (no prior experience necessary). Did you know female faculty, associates, and students at UNCW are actively conducting research on topics such as marine mammals, sea turtles, corals, antarctic penguins, deep sea ecology, sharks, and more–and include an original member of the all-woman aquanauts team who served on the Tektite II mission? Meet and learn from some of these ocean jewels with Sea G.E.M.S.!Dates: June 23 - 28
July 14 - 19 Target audience: Must have completed 7th
grade and turn 13 by June 1st
Cost: Residential Tuition: $750, before May 1; $795, after May 1
Residency Required: YesContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
MarineQuest – ArtSeaSpend a week in mother nature’s art studio creating mas-terpieces inspired by the marine environment. Practice different art techniques while exploring coastal habitats. Scientifically illustrate some of the amazing creatures you discover. Sketch and paint your favorite seascapes. Use pinhole cameras to photograph your favorite “sea-nery”. Conduct a beach sweep and turn the trash you collect into recycled art treasure. Display your work in our Gallery Exhibition and let it inspire others to appre-ciate the marine environment, too.Dates: July 7 - 12Cost: Commuter Tuition:
$425 before May 1st; $470 after May 1st
Residential Tuition: $700 before May 1st; $745 after May 1st
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
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MarineQuest - Coast TrekJoin MarineQuest as we travel back in time to the age of giant prehistoric sharks and discover how North Carolina’s coast has changed over the years. While time traveling through our coastal habitats back to the future, Trekkies will use the tools of oceanography, meteorology and paleontology to experience first-hand how hurri-canes and other forces of nature have created the coast-line that we see today. Discover some of the key marine organisms inhabiting our coastal waters and learn about the importance of our coastline for sustainable fisheries.Dates: Session 1: June 16 - 21
Featured Species - SharksSession 2: June 23 - 28 Featured Species - Migra-tory whales and sea turtlesSession 3: July 7 - 12 Featured Species - Migra-tory whales and sea turtlesSession 4: July 14 - 19 Featured Species - SharksSession 5: July 21 - 26 Featured Species - Migra-tory whales and sea turtlesSession 6: July 28 - Aug 2 Featured Species - Sharks
Target audience: Must have completed 4th grade and turn 10 by June 1st
Cost: Commuter Tuition: $350, before May 1st; $385, after May 1stResidential Tuition: $625, before May 1st; $660, after May 1st
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
MarineQuest – O.C.E.A.N.S.Think you want to be a marine biologist? How about an oceanographer? Maybe you prefer marine technology specialist? You can check out your career options at our program designed to let you step into the swim fins of different types of marine scientists. Gain first-hand expe-rience using a variety of field equipment to collect data and monitor the marine environment. Participate in a full day research cruise trawling to collect specimens and learning how to use aboard ship instruments. Discover how underwater remotely operated vehicles support ocean exploration and try your hand at flying our Video Ray. New to 2013 try out diving by participating in a PADI Discover SCUBA diving course - no prior experi-ence necessary!Dates: Summer 2013 Dates:
Session 1: June 16 - 28 FULL!Session 2: July 21 - Aug 2 FULL!
Cost: Residential Tuition: $1915, before May 1; $2035, after May 1
Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: YesContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
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MarineQuest – Ocean CheMysteryDiscover the underlying chemical basis for some of the ocean’s most mysterious environmental challenges. Why do sharks contain mercury? Why do whales have blisters? Why are corals dissolving? Investigate the analytical techniques that forensic chemists use to solve these kinds of mysteries. Learn how chemicals cycle through our atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere to impact life in the ocean. Explore a variety of coastal habitats while collecting data to monitor the marine environment.Dates: Session 1: June 30 - July 5
Session 2: July 21 - 26 Cost: Commuter Tuition:
$450, before May 1$495, after May 1Residential Tuition: $725, before May 1$770, after May 1
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: noContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
MarineQuest – Ocean LabSpend a week at Ocean Lab immersing yourself in the fantastic field of marine biology. Explore the biodiversi-ty of the ocean, from the tiniest microbes to the largest whale, and discover some of the key species inhabiting our coastal waters, including sharks, sea turtles, whales, and local fishes. Learn about the important role that ocean chemistry, geology and physics plays in support-ing marine life while conducting field studies in that great big outdoor lab we call an ocean.Dates: Session 1: June 16 - 21
Session 2: July 7 - 12Session 3: July 14 - 19Session 4: July 28 - Aug 2
Audience: Must have completed 7th grade and turn 13 by June 1st
Cost: Commuter Tuition: $450, before May 1$495, after May 1Residential Tuition: $725, before May 1$770, after May 1
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
MarineQuest – Ocean TrekJoin MarineQuest as we journey through the ocean to reveal the importance of its chemistry, geology and physics to the many biological species that inhabit our coastal waters. Ocean Trekkies will use the tools of oceanographers, meteorologists and paleontologists to analyze how the forces of nature have created the coastal habitats that we see today. Discover some of the key marine organisms living in our coastal waters and learn about the importance of sustainable fisheries from UNCW research scientists.Dates: Session 1: June 30 - July 5Cost: Commuter Tuition:
$400, before May 1$440, after May 1Residential Tuition: $675, before May 1$715, after May 1
Audience: Must have completed 5th grade and turn 11 by June 1st
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
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Sea ShotsAre you a fan of Animal Planet, National Geographic or the Discovery Channel? Ever wonder what it would be like to document the underwater world yourself? Join MarineQuest and explore the ocean through a new lens as you become a certified PADI National Geograph-ic diver! While diving into this exciting underwater world, professional dive instructors will work with you to improve your buoyancy and navigation skills as you set off to complete an underwater exploration project using digital photography. Whether you are completing a photo journal of local marine life or doing a photo docu-mentation of local shipwrecks, your chosen project will provide you with the opportunity to think, observe and document like a real marine scientist. All Sea Shooters will exhibit their final projects at the end of the week as they share their new discoveries.Dates: Session 1: July 14 - 19Cost: Residential Tuition:
(includes $500 dive fee) $1150, before May 1$1225, after May 1
Audience: Must have completed 8th grade and turn 14 by June 1st
Prerequisite: (1) Students must have open water dive certification from a nationally recognized organization to attend Sea Shots. (2) Students must have Divers Alert Network (DAN) insurance or equiv-alent coverage. (3) Ability to pass PADI swim test, including 10 minute float or tread in deep water and un-timed 200 meter/yard continuous surface swim.
Residency Required: YesContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
MarineQuest – Shore ShotsAre you a fan of Animal Planet, National Geographic or the Discovery Channel? Ever considered a career as a photojournalist? If so, our camp for aspiring videog-raphers might appeal to you. Document environmen-tal topics related to our marine habitats using digital photography, video recordings and underwater images to create your own public service announcement that will move your audience to appreciate and protect our coast-al environment. Debut your PSA as well as your other photographic work at the Friday premiere.Dates: Session 1: June 30 - July 5Cost: Commuter Tuition:
$400, before May 1; $440, after May 1Residential Tuition: $675, before May 1; $715, after May 1
Audience: Must have completed 6th grade and turn 12 by June 1st
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
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MarineQuest – TechnOcean Jr.Join MarineQuest as we explore the exciting fields of marine technology and coastal environmental engineer-ing. Learn how scientists use global satellite positioning (GPS) to track ocean animals and then put your knowl-edge to the test as you use GPS to track down your own discoveries. Jump aboard the R/V Humpback and travel to an undeveloped barrier island and experience first-hand how natural and artificial barriers are used to protect coastlines. Catch a breeze as you discover how wind can be used as a natural energy source. Ride the waves as you build a wave energy machine and take a dip as you listen to the sounds of the sea with your own homemade hydrophone.Dates: Session 1: July 14 - 19
Session 2: July 28 - Aug 2Cost: Commuter Tuition:
$400, before May 1$440, after May 1Residential Tuition: $675, before May 1$715, after May 1
Audience: Must have completed 4th grade and turn 10 by June 1st
Scholarships Available:
Yes
Residency Required: NoContact name: Janie McAuliffePhone: 910-962-2640Email: [email protected]: 5600 Marvin K. Moss Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409Website: http://uncw.edu/
marinequest/summer-camps.html
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Wake ForestLENS @ Wake Forest (Learn, Experi-ence, Navigate, Solve)LENS is a three-week, residential experience at Wake Forest University that offers high school students the opportunity to do something different and challenging during their summer. Thirty-six students will be chosen to participate in the program designed as an “incubator for change-makers.” The academic theme is “Sustainability: Operate Locally and Extend Globally.” Wake Forest University professors and experts will engage students in the biological, ecological, political, economic, social, and legal aspects of sustainability. The Experiential Classroom will offer participants hands-on opportunities to explore scientific concepts underlying current issues of sustainability. Through Living Labs, participants will explore local businesses and organizations incorporating principles of sustainability. Small Group sessions will facilitate a platform for participants to research a community sustainability need, test ideas, and develop an action plans. In addition to interactive learning, LENS offers a variety of fun activities to introduce you to the social life of college.LENS accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by March as the program may fill early. Limited need-based financial aid is available and requires a separate form available at lens.wfu.edu.Dates: July 13 – August 1, 2013Target audience: Rising high school junior
and seniors (Co-ed)Cost: $4,000Scholarships Available:
Yes. Financial Aid deadline April 3, 2013.
Residency Required: YesContact name: Leigh StanfieldPhone: 336-758-4117Email: [email protected] Address: Wake Forest University
LENS ProgramPO Box 7688Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7688
Website: http://lens.wfu.edu/
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Wake MuseumWeeklong Thematic Summer CampsWeeklong sessions of half-day summer camp that focus on a cultural/anthropological theme for children who have completed 1st through 5th grades.Dates: Several one week summer
programsTarget audience: Ages 6 to 12 (Co-ed)Cost: $125Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Sara CromwellPhone: 336-758-5282 Email: [email protected]: Museum of Anthropology
Wake Forest University PO Box 7267 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7267
Website: http://moa.wfu.edu/edu-cation/for-parents/sum-mer-camps/
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Wake TechCells at Work: Exploring the Basics of BioTechExplore the world of biotechnology! This course gives middle schoolers a glimpse of the microscopic world as viewed through the eyes of a biotechnologist. Students will learn about the world of microbes (the smallest living things) and how they can be useful to us, why it is sometimes important to keep things scrupulously clean, and how it feels to work in an ultraclean environment while wearing a bunny suit.Dates: July 15- July 18Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
Creating Cool WebsitesLearn to create fantastic and inviting websites that will give you bragging rights. Learn how to use WordPress, open-source free software, to create beautiful sites and blogs - and how to link them to social sharing sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and others.Dates: June 17- June 20 or July 8-
July 11Target audience: 13-16 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788
Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
French Language CampParticipants will learn French vocabulary and basic con-versation in this hands-on, interactive camp. Students will also explore the geography of French-speaking countries and learn about French Holidays and culture. Great for kids at all levels of French language ability, from beginner to advanced.Dates: August 5- August 8Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
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Java FoundationsJava is a general-purpose programming language that can be ported to execute on many platforms, including mobile. Learn the basic constructs of the language and create programs to solve simple problems.Dates: June 15- August 10 (Satur-
days only 8am-12:30pm)Target audience: 14-17 years oldCost: $250Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
PhotoshoppingPhotoshopping is slang for the digital editing of photos. Students will learn to use Photoshop Elements to alter and enhance photos digitally - whether taken with their digital cameras, digitized using a scanner, or obtained from stock photography databases. Students will display their work on the last day of class and enter one of their images in a contest to be judged by peers, family, and friends.Dates: June 24- June 27Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
Public Safety Camp: Crime Solvers in ActionThis course is designed to give middle school students exposure to career options in the fields of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services, and Corrections.Dates: July 8- July 11Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
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Science Explorations for GirlsThis educational and fascinating camp gives girls the opportunity to explore multiple aspects of science while experiencing life on a college campus. Campers will learn anatomy and physiology by engaging in mam-malian eye dissections and owl pellet investigations; discover important aspects of genetics through a human traits and heredity lab experience; and learn how science and technology have advanced research by participating in hands-on, inquiry-based experiments each day. In our forensics unit, campers will learn about solving a murder using DNA fingerprinting and blood typing; in earth sci-ence, they will build a biome. The camp will conclude with student presentations for families and friends.Dates: July 22- July 25Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
Spanish Language CampCampers will learn the geography of Spanish-speaking countries, beginning vocabulary, and basic conversa-tional skills through hands-on, interactive experiences. Sessions will also cover Spanish holidays and culture. Great for students at every level.Dates: June 24- June 27Target audience: 11-14 years oldCost: $225Scholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoApplication/Enroll-ment deadline:
One week before the camp starts
Contact name: Courtney BoneyPhone: 919-866-5820Fax: 919-773-4788
Email: [email protected]: 9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603Website: http://www.waketech.
edu/summer-camps
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WCUProject Discovery ~ Talent SearchThe Talent Search program identifies and assists in-dividuals who have the potential to succeed in higher education, many of whom are from disadvantaged back-grounds. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: 6th through 12th graders in
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Buncombe, Madison, and Swain counties (Co-ed)
Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: NoContact name: Todd MurdockPhone: 828-227-7137 Email: [email protected]: WCU Talent Search
150 Outreach Center Cullowhee, NC 28723
Website: http://www.wcu.edu/tal-entsearch
The Western Carolina University Division of Educational OutreachThe WCU Division of Continuing Education coordinates many summer enrichment programs for youth. Please visit the website: http://learn.wcu.edu/ Program offerings have included:
•Catamount Adventure Camp•Mountain Area Health Education Center Camp•Mountain Dulcimer Week•Outdoor Adventure•Robotics Camps- •Summer Camps at Mountain Heritage Center•Summer Camps at Mountain Heritage Cen-ter-Mountain Mysteries•Triple Arts•WCU Marching Band Camp
Contact name: Dr. Susan FoutsPhone: 828-227-7397 Email: [email protected]: WCU Educational Outreach
138 Outreach CenterCullowhee, NC 28723
Website: http://learn.wcu.edu
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Upward BoundUpward Bound provides the necessary support for economically disadvantaged and/or first generation high school students to complete high school, enroll in col-lege, and successfully obtain a four-year college degree.Dates: OngoingTarget audience: High school students (Co-
ed)Cost: NoneScholarships Available:
No
Residency Required: Yes, must reside in Wilson county.
Contact name: Kim HillsPhone: 252-246-1212 Email: [email protected]: Wilson Community College
Upward Bound PO Box 4305 Wilson, NC 27893-0305
Website: http://www.wilsoncc.edu
Wilson