P.A.C.E. Virtual Summer Opportunities Fair

Duke University Talent Identification Program

eswartzlander — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:05:30 +0000

The Duke University Talent Identification Program offers a variety of summer academic experiences for gifted and talented students in grades seven through twelve. Duke TIP’s Summer Studies Programs are superb academic opportunities and dynamic residential and social experiences for seventh through tenth graders. TIP’s Field Studies and Institutes offer challenging educational adventures to motivated, dedicated, and talented high school students who possess a desire to learn in a unique setting. And TIP’s Distance Learning programs provide students in the eighth through eleventh grades with a dynamic, interactive online experience not typically available in their middle or high school curriculum. For more information, go to www.tip.duke.edu.

Phone: (919) 668-9100
Fax: (919)-681-7921
Web: www.tip.duke.edu
Age/Grade level: Middle school and high school
Length of program: Varies by program
Cost: Varies by program
Financial aid? Limited, need-based financial aid is available.

Beloit College Summer Fields and Center for Language Studies

Beloit Summer — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:22:37 +0000

Sponsor: Beloit College, Office of Summer Programs, Box 218, 700 College St., Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608) 363-2393 Fax: (608) 363-7129
Web: www.beloit.edu/summerprograms
Email:
contact person: Alisa Pykett, Director of Summer Programs
age/grade level: Rising Juniors and Seniors in High School
type (day/overnight/other): Residential Overnight
length of program: 3-8 weeks
cost: Summer Fields $2,950; Center for Language Studies $3,674 (4 week) $7,248 (8 week)
financial aid?: Yes

Notes: Summer Fields is a for-credit residential summer program for high-achieving rising high school juniors and seniors. It is a hands-on immersion into the liberal arts and sciences for students who seek to engage in their studies and apply their intellect and passion out in the world. For three weeks, students pursue rigorous academic study around one theme while living on campus with other high school students in the program. The 2012 program runs July 8 – July 27. Students earn 4 semester hours of college credit.
Summer 2012 Courses:
• Creative Writing Workshop: Fish, Fowl, Flood, Water Lily, Mud: Water in the Literary Imagination
• China and America: Mutual (Mis)Understandings
• From Crime Scene to Courtroom: The CSI Effect
• Electricity, Electronics and Power Generation: Designing and Constructing Circuits and Analyzing the Impact of Power Generation

The Center for Language Studies (CLS) offers immersion language programs in Japanese, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. High-achieving high school students are encouraged to apply. Students earn 6-12 semester hours of college credit.

Camp Patmos Kelleys Island, OH

Camp Patmos — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:47:06 +0000

Located on Kelleys Island in the middle of Lake Erie, Camp Patmos is a christian youth camp that is serving youth, teens, families and retreat groups.

Camp Patmos is an action packed week with lots of activities ranging from tubing, skiing, and sailing to basketball, carpetball, and bike riding.

Camp Patmos offers a life-changing experience that has been impacting lives for years!

check out Camp Patmos at www.camppatmos.com !

LeapAhead! Online Summer Math Program

liq — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:12:35 +0000

Camp Name: LeapAhead! Online Summer Math

Sponsor: Noetic Learning

Web: http://www.noetic-learning.com/summermath

Email: noetic.

Age/Grade: entering 3nd grade thru 8th grade

Type: online

Length of Program: 8 weeks

Cost: $24.95

Program Description: Practice makes perfect.For as little as 10-20 minutes a day, the interactive online program keeps students engaged and motivated as they review math concepts, sharpen math skills and get ready for the upcoming school year!

Columbus Recreation and Parks Therapeutic Recreation

crpdcamps — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:11:57 +0000

Phone: (614) 645-5648
Fax: (614) 645-2373
Web: www.columbusrecparks.com
Email:
Contact person: Mary Beth Moore
Age/grade level: ages 6-21 as long as they are in school
Type : Sport Camp and Day Camps
Length of camps: Sport Camp (3 days) June 13-15; Weekly, June 20 – August 5, register for as many weeks as you want
Hours: Core hours are 8:30 am-3 pm early drop off at 7:15 and late pick up until 5:15 for an extra fee.
Cost: $65-$80 per week
Financial aid?: Yes
Registration: Online registration will begin March 5 at 10am. In-person registration will be held Saturday, March 5 from 10am-4pm at Franklin Park Adventure Center. Registration will be taken at this time for any open spots.
Program Description: Three Day Sport Camp held at the Franklin Park Adventure Center will feature a variety of Adaptive Sports for the beginner through advanced athlete. Our day camps are held at the Franklin Park Adventure Center and Dodge Community Center. Campers will get to experience a little bit of everything including the all time favorite overnight camp out during our Camp-n-Challenge week. Our experienced camp staff embraces each camper’s individuality. The Summer of Fun and Adventure Day Camp creates a safe environment where positive social development occurs and friendships are made. Camp orientation for parents and caregivers will be held on Weds., May 19 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin Park Adventure Center.

Columbus Recreation and Parks

crpdcamps — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:11:37 +0000

Columbus Recreation and Parks
Phone: (614) 645-7000 Fax: (614) 645-0686
Web: www.columbusrecparks.com
Email:
Contact person: Wendy Frantz
Age/grade level: Pre-K (ages 4-5), Elementary (ages 6-12), Middle, High School
Type : Day Camps
Length of camps: Weekly, June 6 – August 12, 2011; register for as many weeks as you want
Hours: Varies; Core hours are 9 am-4 pm (many camps offer early drop off and late pick up)
Cost: $40-$154 per week
Financial aid?: Yes
Registration: Register online beginning Saturday, March 5 at 10 am. In-person registration will also be on Saturday, March 5 from 10am-4pm at any Community Center. Mail-in registration will begin March 7.
Program Description: The sports-minded camper can choose from basketball, cheerleading, football, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, tennis, or track and field. A week at Smith Farms for the Great Art Getaway will inspire the budding artist. And for those who like a little bit of everything, center camps are the choice for you. Center camps are held at Barnett, Far East, Lazelle, Tuttle, Whetstone and Woodward Park Community Centers. Even Grandparents aren’t left out – they can spend a week with their grandchildren (ages 8-14) at “Gram and Gramp” camp.

BalletMet SummerDance Camp 2011 & Programs

Chris Rogers — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:07:34 +0000

Step In Time – June 13-17, 2011
9:00-4:00 Monday through Friday
BalletMet Columbus
322 Mount vernon Avenue, 43215
You don’t have to be Mary Poppins to feel like you are dancing among the rooftops! From the dance of the streets to the ballrooms of France to the theatres of Broadway, campers will experience dance through histrory and the present. Dance styles includ Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, improvisational acting, visual arts and more! Company Guest artist visit and the week culminates in a sharing in the BalletMet Performance Space for friends and parents!

Cost $215 -

www.balletmet.org
614.229.4860 or 614.536.0400

Mythbreakers

PVMCamp — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:41:08 +0000

Location: Camden, Ohio – 2 hours west of Columbus near Oxford, Ohio

Address: 1259 Swann Beatty Rd.

Camden, Ohio 45311

Phone: 937-452-3347

Fax: 937-452-5566

Web: www.pvmcamp.com

Email:

Contact Persons: David Maynard – Director Joyce Reke – Registrations

Subject/Content: Fun Science
Grade Level: 4-6

Type: Overnight/coed
Length of Program: One week sessions, Sunday – Friday
Cost: $390

Dates offered: Weekly starting June 12 – July 22

Financial aid: Partial scholarships according to financial needs

Discounts: Early registration discounts, sibling discounts, military discounts, new camper discounts, and bring a friend discounts available.

Notes: Is it fact or just another urban myth? Based on the popular Discover Channel TV show, Mythbusters, through trial and error you will take on myths and use modern-day science to challenge and demonstrate what is real and what is fiction.

Activities: 80-ft. high zipline, rock climbing tower, challenge course, swimming, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, and more.

Religious Affiliations: Christian, non-denominational

Camp Patmos Summer Youth Camps

Camp Patmos — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:14:56 +0000

sponsor: Camp Patmos Summer Youth Camp opportunities

Address: 920 Monaghan Road Kelleys Island OH 43448
Phone:(419) 746-2214 Fax: (419) 710-7005
Web: www.camppatmos.com
Email:
contact person: Jon Lundwall
subject/content: Camp Patmos is a non-denominational Christian camp that has been serving youth for over 50 years. Located on Kelleys Island Patmos is a life-changing experience that your children will love to be a part of.
age/grade level: 4th grade- 12th grade
type (day/overnight/other): resident camp Monday-Sat
length of program: June-August
cost: $335
financial aid?: Yes

Wellington School Summer Program

Peggy Berger — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:53:36 +0000

Name of Camp/Program: The Wellington School Summer Program
Sponsor Organization: The Wellington School
Contact: Peggy Berger
Address: 3650 Reed Rd.; Columbus OH 43220
Phone: 614-324-8882
Fax: 614-442-3286
e-mail:
Web: www.wellington.org
Type:
Age: PreK-12 through High School
Subject/Areas of Interest: Enrichment, Arts, Sports, Technology, Outdoor Adventures
Cost: varies
Aid Available? No

Have you ever wanted to go on an archeological dig? Or take a trip down the Nile? Ever wondered how to design a computer program that creates 3-D graphics you can control? It’s all in a Wellington summer.

Students from preschool to high school can choose from sports and day camps, fine arts classes and hands-on enrichment options such as Robotics, Creative Writing or Toy Hackers. Travel to Japan – or immerse in a foreign language right here at Wellington. Students will find a relaxed environment with passionate, caring instructors who inspire the pursuit of lifelong learning.

The Wellington Summer Program is a great value with full day, half-day, weeklong or all summer programs that run from June 13 to August 19. Find your fit at www.wellington.org or contact us at 324-8882.

Columbus Academy Summer Experience

Columbus Academy Summer Experience — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:55:27 +0000

Sponsor: Columbus Academy
Address: 4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Phone: 614.509.2267 or 614.509.2529
Fax: 614.509.2519
Web: columbusacademy.org
Email:
Contact Person: Alyssa King, Director
Subject/Content: academics, arts, and athletics
Age/Grade level: Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
Type: day
Length of program: June 6 – August 12, 2011 (Monday – Friday: 9 am-4 pm)
Cost: average cost $250 per week for full day program (half and part day programs available)
Financial aid?: No
Notes: The Columbus Academy’s Summer Experience is the smart way to have fun this summer. We offer weeklong day camp programs in Academics, Arts, and Athletics. We have programs for Pre-K through 12th grades, as well as courses for high school credit. The CA Summer Experience has 10 weeks to choose from starting June 6th and ending the week of August 8th. We offer both before and aftercare programs. Whatever your child’s interest, you will find it at The Columbus Academy Summer Experience.

Adventure Academy @ Camp Mary Orton

Marci Ryan — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:32:27 +0000

Camp/Activity Name — Adventure Academy
Sponsor: — Camp Mary Orton
Phone: 614-885-1023
Fax: 614-885-3032
Web: www.campmaryorton.org
Email:
Contact Person: Marci Ryan
Subject/Content:
Age/Grade level: Elementary and Middle School
Type: — Day Camp
Length of program: 1 week
Cost: $275- $340
Notes: At Camp Mary Orton, we strive to ensure that each child leaves camp with long lasting memories of adventure, discovery and friendship. We promote an environment where it is safe to try new things and develop leadership traits. We are dedicated to providing your child with experiences that will challenge them in a nuturing environment. Our program has been developed by educators and experiential education professionals. Activities include swimming, hiking, archery, crafts, zip line, climbing walls and other experiential activities. Our 10:1 camper to counselor ratio ensures your child will received individual attention.