Middle School Summer Programs
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2009 OHIO SUMMER CAMPS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8
Fine & Performing Arts
Arts Classifieds This site lists a variety of creative classes offered in the Columbus area. The courses are listed by type, location, age group, etc. The extensive listing is available at The Greater Columbus Arts Council website at http://www.gcac.org/ Scroll to “Find Art classes through ARTSclassified”. Call 614-224-2606. Columbus College of Art and Design Daytime classes. $130-200. Information will be available in March. Call 222-3248. http://www.ccad.edu Continuing Education Courses, Creative Summer Programs Columbus Children’s Theatre Daytime programs in various locations. Drama and music. Call 224-6673. $80-$300. Some scholarships are available. www.colschildrenstheatre.org Educational Programs Davis Performing Arts Programs Day camps in drama, dance, and music. 549 Franklin Ave. $110. Call 645-7469. www.davisprograms.com Classes. Days of Creation Day programs in art, drama, music. Ages 6-12. $145-$185 Scholarships available. 614-870-6623 Kaye Boiarksi Digital Animation for Young Women This is a free, two week program at Ohio State, and is ONLY FOR RETURNING campers in summer 2008. Girls currently in grades 8 and 9 who have an interest in art and design. 614-292-1053 http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech. Kinderchoir Children’s Choir Institute Day program or grades 6,7,8 at Otterbein College. Voice, music theory, international folk dance, choir. $300. Some financial aid. July 21-25. www.kinderchorohio.org Call 823-1110 or email [email protected] Wexner Center for the Arts Daytime program in arts, music, dance, technology, or writing at OSU. $65-90. Call 614-292-6493. Scholarships available. www.wexarts.org learn
Heath Care
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing Camp Mount Carmel is a day program for students in grades 6,7,8 who have an interest in healthcare careers and a strong ability in math and science. Call 234-LIFE to be placed on an early mailing list. http://www.mccn.edu Choose news and events. Choose Camp Mount Carmel. http://www.mccn.edu/news-events/camp-mountcarmel.html
Math, Science, Technology, Engineering
Be-Wise Camp Residential camp for girls currently in grades 6 and 7 who are interested in technology, math and science. Hosted at Denison University from. Contact (614) 882-5432 or www.bewisecamp.org for further details. B-Wiser Institute Residential camp for academically talented 7th grade girls who are interested in earth science, life science, computers, physics, engineering, chemistry. C all 263-2115 or www.wooster.edu/bwiser for more details. Camp GEMS Residential camp for high achieving girls currently in grades 6th and 7th who have an interest in computers, engineering, math or science. Contact Professor Laird at (419) 772-2421 or visit http://campgems.onu.edu for more information. Camp COSI: Day programs for ages 9-14, caves, amusement parks, space. $220-280/week. Call 228-COSI. www.campcosi.org
Case Western Reserve University Case 4 U http://precollege.case.edu (216) 368-1686 Columbus Zoo Aides: Ages 13 or older. Call 724-3551 or go to www.columbuszoo.org for further information. Future Engineer Summer Camp Daytime program for current 7th grade girls interested in science, math, and engineering. Application: on-line registration at http://wie.eng.ohio-state.edu. Click “Diversity—Women in Engineering—Outreach—Middle School.” Cost of attendance: free. Call Kristina at 614-247-7936 for more information. Miami University Summer Enrichment Program (MUSEP) Residential camp in Oxford Ohio, for students currently in grades 4-7 who are academically talented in the areas of math and/or science. Application available in February. No scholarships through MUSEP. July 6-12 or July 13-19. About $720. http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/edt/musep/Welcome.html Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Camp SEEK is a free all-day, three-week commuter summer program for Columbus City School students in grades 6 through 8. Transportation and meals are provided. SEEK exposes Columbus middle school students to engineering principles and practices through a fun and engaging educational experience. Hosted at Alternative Impact Middle School. Wittenberg Women in Science Day camp for girls who have high interest and high ability in math and science. Wittenberg University is located about 1 hour west of Columbus. For details contact 1-800-677-7558 or http://www.wittenberg.edu. Search website, dropdown to reach summer youth programs. Young Women’s Summer Institute OSU Highly selective residential camp for current 6th and 7th grade girls who have a strong interest in computers, math, and science. Hosted at Ohio State University. Call (614) 688-4101 or visit www.osc.edu/ywsi to request an application. WildeCamp at the Wilds Residential camp for 12-15 year-old students interested in wildlife, conservation, and careers in wildlife and veterinary medicine. June 7-13 or July 19-25, 2009. Cost of attendance: $490. Visit http://www.thewilds.org for more information.
Multiple Topics
OWjL Residential camp is for current 6th, 7th and 8th graders who score in the 95th percentile in math or reading on measures of academic achievement, or who have otherwise demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, or leadership. Contact (740) 368-3939 or [email protected] / http://owjl.owu.edu for more details. Summer Institute for the Gifted Academically talented students currently in grades 4-11 who have scored in the 95th percentile or above on a standardized test. Because students live on the college campus for about 3 weeks, the cost is about $4000. All locations are out of state. Call 866-303-4744. www.giftedstudy.com Wright State University Residential camps are for academically and artistically talented students, currently in grades 6,7,8. Topics included art, web page development, writing, science detective, history, entrepreneurship, artistic geometry, archaeology and myth or fact. Strong academics and school recommendations are required. Wright State is located near Dayton, about 1 ½ hours from Columbus. Dates vary. Cost is about $525. Phone (937) 775-3135. http:// www.wright.edu/academics/precollege Choose residential grades 6-9. WISE Academic Camp Residential camp for current 5th, 6th and 7th graders who are high achievers. Campers will live at Wittenberg University, which is located about 1 hour west of Columbus. Classes might include biology, Chinese, leadership, chemistry, drama, Cost is $595 with some scholarships available. 1-800-677-7558 or 1-937-327-7059 http://www.wittenberg.edu , Search website, dropdown to reach summer youth programs/
Writing
Thurber House Located in downtown Columbus, Thurber House sponsors a variety of daytime summer creative writing camps for students in grades 2 through 9. Cost for a middle school week is about $160. A few scholarships are available. Call 614-464-1032 or visit http://www.thurberhouse.org
The Columbus Academy Summer Experience in conjunction with I Know I Can
Shop the Stock Market Using a simulated market game, you will have the chance to buy or sell stocks and see how well you stack up with the experts. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Chemistry I: What Does it Matter? Learn about basic concepts in chemistry and the scientific method through hands-on controlled experiments. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Chemistry II: What Does it Matter? This class is a continuation of Chemistry I. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html CSI Columbus Learn to assess the scene of a crime and collect evidence as you work with classmates to solve a fictitious crime. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Geology: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Rocks Explore the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes through hands-on demonstrations. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Oceanography/Marine Biology Journey to the bottom of the sea and learn about all the cool creatures along the way. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Operation Monster Storm Learn how powerful storms form and how advanced technology is used to forecast weather through hands on experiments. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Sciensational Robotics Build and take home your own Robot! http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Web Design Using Apple iWeb and Dreamweaver Software Create and publish your own custom website on the Internet. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html
Specialty
The First Tee Columbus
Life Skills education and Golf instruction through peer group learning, course play, range practice, PGA instructional clinics, motivational workshops and tournament play. www.cscc.edu/firsttee/
Fine & Performing Arts
Arts Classifieds This site lists a variety of creative classes offered in the Columbus area. The courses are listed by type, location, age group, etc. The extensive listing is available at The Greater Columbus Arts Council website at http://www.gcac.org/ Scroll to “Find Art classes through ARTSclassified”. Call 614-224-2606. Columbus College of Art and Design Daytime classes. $130-200. Information will be available in March. Call 222-3248. http://www.ccad.edu Continuing Education Courses, Creative Summer Programs Columbus Children’s Theatre Daytime programs in various locations. Drama and music. Call 224-6673. $80-$300. Some scholarships are available. www.colschildrenstheatre.org Educational Programs Davis Performing Arts Programs Day camps in drama, dance, and music. 549 Franklin Ave. $110. Call 645-7469. www.davisprograms.com Classes. Days of Creation Day programs in art, drama, music. Ages 6-12. $145-$185 Scholarships available. 614-870-6623 Kaye Boiarksi Digital Animation for Young Women This is a free, two week program at Ohio State, and is ONLY FOR RETURNING campers in summer 2008. Girls currently in grades 8 and 9 who have an interest in art and design. 614-292-1053 http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech. Kinderchoir Children’s Choir Institute Day program or grades 6,7,8 at Otterbein College. Voice, music theory, international folk dance, choir. $300. Some financial aid. July 21-25. www.kinderchorohio.org Call 823-1110 or email [email protected] Wexner Center for the Arts Daytime program in arts, music, dance, technology, or writing at OSU. $65-90. Call 614-292-6493. Scholarships available. www.wexarts.org learn
Heath Care
Mt. Carmel College of Nursing Camp Mount Carmel is a day program for students in grades 6,7,8 who have an interest in healthcare careers and a strong ability in math and science. Call 234-LIFE to be placed on an early mailing list. http://www.mccn.edu Choose news and events. Choose Camp Mount Carmel. http://www.mccn.edu/news-events/camp-mountcarmel.html
Math, Science, Technology, Engineering
Be-Wise Camp Residential camp for girls currently in grades 6 and 7 who are interested in technology, math and science. Hosted at Denison University from. Contact (614) 882-5432 or www.bewisecamp.org for further details. B-Wiser Institute Residential camp for academically talented 7th grade girls who are interested in earth science, life science, computers, physics, engineering, chemistry. C all 263-2115 or www.wooster.edu/bwiser for more details. Camp GEMS Residential camp for high achieving girls currently in grades 6th and 7th who have an interest in computers, engineering, math or science. Contact Professor Laird at (419) 772-2421 or visit http://campgems.onu.edu for more information. Camp COSI: Day programs for ages 9-14, caves, amusement parks, space. $220-280/week. Call 228-COSI. www.campcosi.org
Case Western Reserve University Case 4 U http://precollege.case.edu (216) 368-1686 Columbus Zoo Aides: Ages 13 or older. Call 724-3551 or go to www.columbuszoo.org for further information. Future Engineer Summer Camp Daytime program for current 7th grade girls interested in science, math, and engineering. Application: on-line registration at http://wie.eng.ohio-state.edu. Click “Diversity—Women in Engineering—Outreach—Middle School.” Cost of attendance: free. Call Kristina at 614-247-7936 for more information. Miami University Summer Enrichment Program (MUSEP) Residential camp in Oxford Ohio, for students currently in grades 4-7 who are academically talented in the areas of math and/or science. Application available in February. No scholarships through MUSEP. July 6-12 or July 13-19. About $720. http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/edt/musep/Welcome.html Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Camp SEEK is a free all-day, three-week commuter summer program for Columbus City School students in grades 6 through 8. Transportation and meals are provided. SEEK exposes Columbus middle school students to engineering principles and practices through a fun and engaging educational experience. Hosted at Alternative Impact Middle School. Wittenberg Women in Science Day camp for girls who have high interest and high ability in math and science. Wittenberg University is located about 1 hour west of Columbus. For details contact 1-800-677-7558 or http://www.wittenberg.edu. Search website, dropdown to reach summer youth programs. Young Women’s Summer Institute OSU Highly selective residential camp for current 6th and 7th grade girls who have a strong interest in computers, math, and science. Hosted at Ohio State University. Call (614) 688-4101 or visit www.osc.edu/ywsi to request an application. WildeCamp at the Wilds Residential camp for 12-15 year-old students interested in wildlife, conservation, and careers in wildlife and veterinary medicine. June 7-13 or July 19-25, 2009. Cost of attendance: $490. Visit http://www.thewilds.org for more information.
Multiple Topics
OWjL Residential camp is for current 6th, 7th and 8th graders who score in the 95th percentile in math or reading on measures of academic achievement, or who have otherwise demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, or leadership. Contact (740) 368-3939 or [email protected] / http://owjl.owu.edu for more details. Summer Institute for the Gifted Academically talented students currently in grades 4-11 who have scored in the 95th percentile or above on a standardized test. Because students live on the college campus for about 3 weeks, the cost is about $4000. All locations are out of state. Call 866-303-4744. www.giftedstudy.com Wright State University Residential camps are for academically and artistically talented students, currently in grades 6,7,8. Topics included art, web page development, writing, science detective, history, entrepreneurship, artistic geometry, archaeology and myth or fact. Strong academics and school recommendations are required. Wright State is located near Dayton, about 1 ½ hours from Columbus. Dates vary. Cost is about $525. Phone (937) 775-3135. http:// www.wright.edu/academics/precollege Choose residential grades 6-9. WISE Academic Camp Residential camp for current 5th, 6th and 7th graders who are high achievers. Campers will live at Wittenberg University, which is located about 1 hour west of Columbus. Classes might include biology, Chinese, leadership, chemistry, drama, Cost is $595 with some scholarships available. 1-800-677-7558 or 1-937-327-7059 http://www.wittenberg.edu , Search website, dropdown to reach summer youth programs/
Writing
Thurber House Located in downtown Columbus, Thurber House sponsors a variety of daytime summer creative writing camps for students in grades 2 through 9. Cost for a middle school week is about $160. A few scholarships are available. Call 614-464-1032 or visit http://www.thurberhouse.org
The Columbus Academy Summer Experience in conjunction with I Know I Can
Shop the Stock Market Using a simulated market game, you will have the chance to buy or sell stocks and see how well you stack up with the experts. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Chemistry I: What Does it Matter? Learn about basic concepts in chemistry and the scientific method through hands-on controlled experiments. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Chemistry II: What Does it Matter? This class is a continuation of Chemistry I. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html CSI Columbus Learn to assess the scene of a crime and collect evidence as you work with classmates to solve a fictitious crime. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Geology: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Rocks Explore the relationship between earthquakes and volcanoes through hands-on demonstrations. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Oceanography/Marine Biology Journey to the bottom of the sea and learn about all the cool creatures along the way. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Operation Monster Storm Learn how powerful storms form and how advanced technology is used to forecast weather through hands on experiments. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Sciensational Robotics Build and take home your own Robot! http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html Web Design Using Apple iWeb and Dreamweaver Software Create and publish your own custom website on the Internet. http://www.columbusacademy.com/parents/summerexperience.aspx http://www.iknowican.org/students_summerscholars.html
Specialty
The First Tee Columbus
Life Skills education and Golf instruction through peer group learning, course play, range practice, PGA instructional clinics, motivational workshops and tournament play. www.cscc.edu/firsttee/
