Gifted Education - Student Opportunities

Summer Camps and Programs:
MCPS Summer Enrichment 2012
The MCPS Summer Enrichment Program is open to all students currently in grades K-10. The program provides opportunities to learn something new without the pressure of grades or the stress of passing an SOL test.  The sessions are taught by MCPS teachers over a three to five day period, for one to two and a half hours, depending on the concept being shared.  Two sessions will be held this year in June.  There is a fee for each session but scholarships may be available. 
June 11-14, 2012  and June 25-28, 2012
Submit this registration form for each class requested and return to Cynthia Saferight at SBO (200 Junkin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073)
Camp Invention The Camp Invention program is an exciting four day camp for students in grades K-5 offering science enrichment experiences that develop creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration and fun. The day camp is sponsored by MCPS and is held at Falling Branch Elementary School, June 18-21, 2012. You may go online to learn more about this camp: www.campinvention.org  If you have any questions, please contact the gifted resource teacher at your school!
Twenty Summer Regional Governor's Schools are available throughout the state.  The Summer Regional Governor's Schools exist in a variety of formats. These schools provide exciting opportunities in the arts, sciences, and humanities.  Summer Regional Governor's Schools typically are housed at a public school or on the campus of a college, community college, or university. The lengths of programs vary, with some lasting a week or less while others may last four or more weeks. Most students return to their homes at the end of each day's activities; however, the University of Virginia's College at Wise, Southside, and Valley/Ridge Summer Regional Governor's Schools are residential. Gifted students may apply for the regional summer school in their area. Program topics and grade levels vary among the sites and change from year to year in response to annual local evaluations and changing concerns in the localities sponsoring the Summer Regional Governor's Schools. www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/governors_school_programs/summer_regional/index.shtml
SEPUniversity of Virginia – Saturday and Summer Enrichment Program
In coordination with the Curry School of Education, the Saturday and Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) seeks to offer gifted and/or high ability students a rich and rewarding learning experience. Modeling best practices in curriculum and instruction, the SEP staff works as a community to maximize potential in each student and foster a passion for lifelong learning. SEP hosts two programs throughout the year. The Saturday program serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade and the Summer residential program hosts students rising into fifth through eleventh grade.
Online application and more information available at: http://curry.virginia.edu/esp
2012 Summer Enrichment Program dates: Session I June 17-28, Session II July 1-July 12, Session III July 15-July 26
Applications are due February 15, 2012.  Limited financial aid is available.
Ferrum College Summer EnrichmentThe Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp offers exciting opportunities for academically motivated students currently in grades four, five, six or seven. This is a nonprofit residential program located on the campus of Ferrum College. Scholarships may be available through a private foundation that provides grants to school age children in Virginia.  For information call or email Chip Phillips at (888) 508-7822 or cphillips@ferrum.edu or visit: http://www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
July 15-21 or July 22-28, 2012  Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis - however, the priority enrollment deadline is February 15, 2012.

CFGE Saturday and Summer Enrichment Program at the College of William and Mary
The Center for Gifted Education provides unique opportunities for high ability students to attend Saturday and Summer enrichment courses on the campus of The College of William and Mary.  The Saturday and Summer Programs courses are targeted for students currently in Kindergarten through Grade 9. The programs recognize the importance of allowing able youngsters to explore specialized areas of science, mathematics, and the arts and humanities.  The program does not take the place of the regular school curriculum.  Behaviors fostered by the enrichment program include students' abilities to apply process skills used in individual fields of inquiry, to recognize problems and approaches to problem-solving, to understand and appreciate individual differences, and to become self-directed learners. www.cfge.wm.edu/sep.htm

Emory and HenryThe Emory & Henry Summer Scholars Institute is a one-week residential camp for academically enthusiastic and talented rising seventh, eighth, and ninth graders. Students will arrive on campus on Sunday, June 17, between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and depart following the Final Presentations on Friday, June 22.  Students and parents can go directly to http://summerscholars.ehc.edu/about.html  to find out more about Summer Scholars and download the applications to attend.  

Summer Scholars Leadership Program is also available for interested rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade high school students.  This program will provide skills and tools to help students become better prepared for leadership roles in high school as well as college.  Leadership students will arrive on campus Saturday, June 16, to participate in an overnight camping trip under the guidance of Jim Harrison, the Director of the Outdoor Program at the college.  There is no additional charge to participate in this trip.    The application deadline for both programs is May 15.