Davidson Institute for Talent Development
This list presents residential summer programs available to students across the nation. Links to websites are provided so that parents and students may investigate more about an individual program. While the Davidson Institute does not endorse any specific programs, this list includes programs that have been recommended by parents, professionals and young people associated with the Davidson Institute. Each listing includes the program's location, a short description and a link to a website.
Alabama - U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp
These programs are offered to a variety of ages depending on the course that you pick.
These programs are offered to a variety of ages depending on the course that you pick.
Arizona - Astronomy Camp at the University of Arizona
Students are fully immersed in the life of an astronomer. They keep nighttime hours, use research telescopes, record observations and interact with leading scientists.
Students are fully immersed in the life of an astronomer. They keep nighttime hours, use research telescopes, record observations and interact with leading scientists.
Arizona - Summer of Excellence Program at the University of Arizona
This program offers high school students the ability to take college courses during the summer while living on campus at the University of Arizona.
This program offers high school students the ability to take college courses during the summer while living on campus at the University of Arizona.
California - Academic Talent Development Program
The Elementary Division (ED) invites outstanding students to a three-week summer session near UC Berkeley, at Washington Elementary School. The Secondary Division (SD) brings academically talented students to the Berkeley campus for a six-week.
The Elementary Division (ED) invites outstanding students to a three-week summer session near UC Berkeley, at Washington Elementary School. The Secondary Division (SD) brings academically talented students to the Berkeley campus for a six-week.
California - Astrocamp
Students spend time using microscopes and telescopes and exploring "mystery planetary surfaces".
Students spend time using microscopes and telescopes and exploring "mystery planetary surfaces".
California - Catalina Sea Camp
Located on Catalina Island in Southern California, Sea Camp is a residential enrichment summer camp with emphasis on Ocean related activities. The program is for boys and girls ages 12-17 (Junior Sea Camp ages 8-13).
Located on Catalina Island in Southern California, Sea Camp is a residential enrichment summer camp with emphasis on Ocean related activities. The program is for boys and girls ages 12-17 (Junior Sea Camp ages 8-13).
California - COSMOS California State Summer School for Math and Science
The COSMOS course clusters address topics not traditionally taught in high schools such as astronomy, aerospace engineering, biomedical sciences, computer science, wetlands ecology, ocean science, robotics, game theory, and more.
The COSMOS course clusters address topics not traditionally taught in high schools such as astronomy, aerospace engineering, biomedical sciences, computer science, wetlands ecology, ocean science, robotics, game theory, and more.
California - Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in Creative Writing
Separate workshops in fiction, poetry and playwriting are offered for students at all levels of ability. Ages 14-18.
Separate workshops in fiction, poetry and playwriting are offered for students at all levels of ability. Ages 14-18.
The EPGY Summer Institutes are three-week and four-week residential programs for academically talented and motivated high-school students. The Summer Institutes provide academic enrichment through intensive study in a single course, covering topics that are not typically offered in high school.
California - Stanford University Math Camp (SUMaC)
Mathematically talented and motivated high-school students from across the United States, and from around the world, spend four weeks at Stanford University, focused on mathematical pursuits.
Mathematically talented and motivated high-school students from across the United States, and from around the world, spend four weeks at Stanford University, focused on mathematical pursuits.
California - Stanford University Summer Session for High School Students
As a High School Summer College student during summer you will take undergraduate courses and earn Stanford University credit. You will also participate in many interesting and entertaining activities that enhance the academic experience.
As a High School Summer College student during summer you will take undergraduate courses and earn Stanford University credit. You will also participate in many interesting and entertaining activities that enhance the academic experience.
California - University of California at San Diego Academic Connections
This program is a pre-college summer academic and residential experience targeted to highly motivated, high achieving, college-bound high school students who want to explore the best UCSD has to offer.
This program is a pre-college summer academic and residential experience targeted to highly motivated, high achieving, college-bound high school students who want to explore the best UCSD has to offer.
California - University of California at Irvine’s Gifted Students Academy
This program encourages students to collaborate with peers, utilize resources and gain knowledge from a major research institution.
This program encourages students to collaborate with peers, utilize resources and gain knowledge from a major research institution.
California/Massachusetts - Great Books Summer Program
For the past ten years, the Great Books Summer Program has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience college-level discussions and seminars and enjoy summer fun with other literary-minded students.
For the past ten years, the Great Books Summer Program has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience college-level discussions and seminars and enjoy summer fun with other literary-minded students.
California/New York/Texas - AwesomeMath.org
3-week residential math camp called AwesomeMath. The founder and director of the camp is Dr. Titu Andreescu, who was the director of AMC for 5 years and now coaches the US IMO team (in addition to teaching at UTD).
3-week residential math camp called AwesomeMath. The founder and director of the camp is Dr. Titu Andreescu, who was the director of AMC for 5 years and now coaches the US IMO team (in addition to teaching at UTD).
California/New York/Vermont - School of Cinema and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)
Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA, the School of Cinema and Performing Arts. With teen and youth summer programs ranging in length from two to six weeks, and campuses in New York, California and Vermont there's no excuse for not taking action. For ages 13-16 and 16-19.
Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA, the School of Cinema and Performing Arts. With teen and youth summer programs ranging in length from two to six weeks, and campuses in New York, California and Vermont there's no excuse for not taking action. For ages 13-16 and 16-19.
Colorado - Epsilon Camp
This summer camp is for 8 to 11 year old exceptionally (EG) or profoundly (PG) gifted students who loves math. Epsilon Camp, directed by Dr. George Thomas, founder of MathPath and Canada/USA MathCamp, is an intellectually rigorous student camp combined with a parent workshop designed to help parents build mathematical and social maturity in the EG/PG child. At least one parent must attend with the child and additional family members are also welcome. Attending students must not have turned 12 during camp.
This summer camp is for 8 to 11 year old exceptionally (EG) or profoundly (PG) gifted students who loves math. Epsilon Camp, directed by Dr. George Thomas, founder of MathPath and Canada/USA MathCamp, is an intellectually rigorous student camp combined with a parent workshop designed to help parents build mathematical and social maturity in the EG/PG child. At least one parent must attend with the child and additional family members are also welcome. Attending students must not have turned 12 during camp.
Colorado - Leadership Enrichment Program (Young Child Program at Northern Colorado)
Each participant will be involved in four classes per day plus evening options. Two of the classes are designed to enhance leadership abilities. In addition, students will assist a teacher in the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) class of their choice.
Each participant will be involved in four classes per day plus evening options. Two of the classes are designed to enhance leadership abilities. In addition, students will assist a teacher in the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) class of their choice.
Colorado - Center for Bright Kids - Summer Programs
The Center for Bright Kids (CBK) offers numerous summer programs for high-interest, high-ability students. Gifted students entering grades 4-11 are offered a varied selection of enrichment and/or acceleration courses on campus.
The Center for Bright Kids (CBK) offers numerous summer programs for high-interest, high-ability students. Gifted students entering grades 4-11 are offered a varied selection of enrichment and/or acceleration courses on campus.
Connecticut - UConn Mentor Connection
We believe students' interests, abilities, and motivation are very important talents. We also believe that it is essential for students to have opportunities to manifest their talents in high levels of creative productivity.
We believe students' interests, abilities, and motivation are very important talents. We also believe that it is essential for students to have opportunities to manifest their talents in high levels of creative productivity.
Delaware - University of Delaware Summer College Program
Summer College is an exclusive opportunity for academically talented high school Sophomores and Juniors to live and learn on one of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast. From early July to mid-August students live together in a University residence hall, take courses for college credit, and enjoy the independence and excitement that can only be found at a top national university.
Summer College is an exclusive opportunity for academically talented high school Sophomores and Juniors to live and learn on one of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast. From early July to mid-August students live together in a University residence hall, take courses for college credit, and enjoy the independence and excitement that can only be found at a top national university.
Idaho - Idaho Junior Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (JEMS) Summer Workshop
The focus of the workshop is to expose students to engineering problems within technical and social contexts, and to encourage them to enroll in college. Students will participate in lab exercises, field trips, computer exercises, and recreational activities.
The focus of the workshop is to expose students to engineering problems within technical and social contexts, and to encourage them to enroll in college. Students will participate in lab exercises, field trips, computer exercises, and recreational activities.
Illinois - Center for Talent Development (CTD) - Northwestern University - Summer Programs
Programs include Apogee, Spectrum, & Equinox that mix academics with fun to accelerate the learning process. Pre-K through grade 12.
Programs include Apogee, Spectrum, & Equinox that mix academics with fun to accelerate the learning process. Pre-K through grade 12.
Iowa - Office of Precollegiate Programs for Talented and Gifted Youth at Iowa State University
This program matches students with appropriate learning experiences and emphasizes an approach to teaching that underscores strengths and encourages high achievement.
This program matches students with appropriate learning experiences and emphasizes an approach to teaching that underscores strengths and encourages high achievement.
Iowa - The University of Iowa - Summer Programs at the Belin-Blank Center
Experience college life and learn by taking challenging courses. Residential programs are available for students from 6th to 11th grade, and commuter programs are available for younger students.
Experience college life and learn by taking challenging courses. Residential programs are available for students from 6th to 11th grade, and commuter programs are available for younger students.
Kentucky - Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY)
The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, through a cooperative arrangement with the Duke Talent Identification Program, is pleased to offer the three-week residential Summer Program for very bright students.
The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, through a cooperative arrangement with the Duke Talent Identification Program, is pleased to offer the three-week residential Summer Program for very bright students.
Kentucky - The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students (SCATS)
SCATS provides a diverse curriculum and a wide range of enrichment experiences for about 200 middle school students every summer. A two-week program, SCATS provides both residential and nonresidential options.
SCATS provides a diverse curriculum and a wide range of enrichment experiences for about 200 middle school students every summer. A two-week program, SCATS provides both residential and nonresidential options.
Louisiana - Governor’s Program for Gifted Children in Louisiana
The Governor's Program for Gifted Children is seven weeks of academic enrichment, artistic opportunity, and friendship. A residential program at McNeese State University, the GPGC is the oldest and most comprehensive enrichment program for gifted students in Louisiana. With an approach that aims to develop the whole child, the GPGC provides for the intellectual, creative, and social needs of gifted children.
The Governor's Program for Gifted Children is seven weeks of academic enrichment, artistic opportunity, and friendship. A residential program at McNeese State University, the GPGC is the oldest and most comprehensive enrichment program for gifted students in Louisiana. With an approach that aims to develop the whole child, the GPGC provides for the intellectual, creative, and social needs of gifted children.
Louisiana - University of Louisiana Lafayette's Summer Enrichment Programs
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Center for Gifted Education offers several summer programs for academically, creatively, and artistically talented students.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Center for Gifted Education offers several summer programs for academically, creatively, and artistically talented students.
Maryland - Center for Talented Youth (CTY) - Summer Science Programs
Students in these science courses gather and interpret data, master important scientific concepts, and learn to recognize relationships among physical phenomena. In addition to lectures and reading assignments, science courses include oral presentations and written assignments, particularly lab reports.
Students in these science courses gather and interpret data, master important scientific concepts, and learn to recognize relationships among physical phenomena. In addition to lectures and reading assignments, science courses include oral presentations and written assignments, particularly lab reports.
Maryland - University of Maryland - Young Scholars Program
A great way to test academic interests, learn about campus life and study with students who share similar interests.
A great way to test academic interests, learn about campus life and study with students who share similar interests.
Massachusetts - Clay Mathematics Institute PROMYS
PROMYS is a challenging program designed to encourage ambitious high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics.
PROMYS is a challenging program designed to encourage ambitious high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics.
Massachusetts - Research Science Institute (RSI)
Selected from the United States and other nations, these students participate in a rigorous academic program which emphasizes advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering.
Selected from the United States and other nations, these students participate in a rigorous academic program which emphasizes advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences, and engineering.
Massachusetts - Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP)
Smith's Summer Science and Engineering Program has a mission: To encourage teenage girls with a bent for science to shine.
Smith's Summer Science and Engineering Program has a mission: To encourage teenage girls with a bent for science to shine.
Massachusetts - MIT Launch
Launch is a 4-week summer program designed to help high school students start companies. Designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the program is taught by professors from prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard Business School, consultants from top tier consulting firms, and successful entrepreneurs.
Launch is a 4-week summer program designed to help high school students start companies. Designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the program is taught by professors from prestigious institutions like MIT and Harvard Business School, consultants from top tier consulting firms, and successful entrepreneurs.
Massachusetts - MIT - Women's Technology Program
This residential summer program introduces academically talented high school girls to the MIT of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.
This residential summer program introduces academically talented high school girls to the MIT of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.
Michigan - Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Programs at Blue Lake are designed to educate through a carefully developed and balanced curriculum as well as elective courses in art, drama, dance, or music.
Programs at Blue Lake are designed to educate through a carefully developed and balanced curriculum as well as elective courses in art, drama, dance, or music.
Michigan - Explorations in Engineering
This program is offered to minority and underrepresented students interested in math and science.
This program is offered to minority and underrepresented students interested in math and science.
Michigan - Interlochen Arts Camp
This residential summer arts program provides students in grades three through 12 the opportunity to train with world-class instructors and work alongside over 2,000 of the world’s best and brightest students.
This residential summer arts program provides students in grades three through 12 the opportunity to train with world-class instructors and work alongside over 2,000 of the world’s best and brightest students.
Minnesota - Concordia Language Villages
These programs allow students to study languages from around the world.
These programs allow students to study languages from around the world.
Missouri - Science Scholar Research Institute
The Science Scholar Research Institute (SSRI) is an award winning program that provides laboratory research experiences in the sciences, engineering, computer science, social sciences, or mathematics.
The Science Scholar Research Institute (SSRI) is an award winning program that provides laboratory research experiences in the sciences, engineering, computer science, social sciences, or mathematics.
Mississippi - University of Southern Mississippi - The Frances A. Karnes Center for Gifted Studies
The Summer Gifted Studies Program is a one-week residential activity which serves intellectually gifted students in grades four through eight. The program, celebrating its 26th year of service, is designed to enhance cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities of gifted students through planned enrichment/acceleration activities. The Summer Program For Academically Talented Youth is a three week residential program for students in grades seven through ten and is designed to provide a balance of educational, cultural and recreational activities.
The Summer Gifted Studies Program is a one-week residential activity which serves intellectually gifted students in grades four through eight. The program, celebrating its 26th year of service, is designed to enhance cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities of gifted students through planned enrichment/acceleration activities. The Summer Program For Academically Talented Youth is a three week residential program for students in grades seven through ten and is designed to provide a balance of educational, cultural and recreational activities.
Nebraska - All Girls All Math: Summer Mathematics
The summer mathematics camp for high school girls provides a stimulating and supportive environment for girls to develop their mathematical ability and interest.
The summer mathematics camp for high school girls provides a stimulating and supportive environment for girls to develop their mathematical ability and interest.
Nevada - THINK Summer Institute - Davidson Institute for Talent Development
This three-week residential summer program offers bright students an opportunity to access an extremely rigorous educational experience. Participants who complete the program will receive up to seven transferable college credits.
This three-week residential summer program offers bright students an opportunity to access an extremely rigorous educational experience. Participants who complete the program will receive up to seven transferable college credits.
New Hampshire - Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics
HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. It is demanding and expanding. Participants spend a major portion of each day actively engaged in doing mathematics (not simply learning the results of mathematics).
HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. It is demanding and expanding. Participants spend a major portion of each day actively engaged in doing mathematics (not simply learning the results of mathematics).
New York - Columbia University Precollege Summer Programs
Rigorous summer pre-college programs for students in grades nine through twelve.
Rigorous summer pre-college programs for students in grades nine through twelve.
New York - Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute (ESSYI)
This two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high-school students entering their junior and senior years provides exceptional opportunities to explore the scientific, social, and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues.
This two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high-school students entering their junior and senior years provides exceptional opportunities to explore the scientific, social, and humanistic perspectives of environmental issues.
New York - Hartwick College Summer Music Festival
Our uniquely varied and flexible program provides an enriching educational experience to students of all levels. Students can take advantage of a comprehensive program comprised of classes, private instruction, solo and group performances.
Our uniquely varied and flexible program provides an enriching educational experience to students of all levels. Students can take advantage of a comprehensive program comprised of classes, private instruction, solo and group performances.
North Carolina - Duke Creative Writers' Workshop
Opportunity to explore different genres, such as short fiction, poetry, journalism and playwriting. Instruction by professional writers and educators.
Opportunity to explore different genres, such as short fiction, poetry, journalism and playwriting. Instruction by professional writers and educators.
North Carolina - Duke TIP Summer Programs
Duke TIP Programs offer students the opportunity to learn highly challenging material at a rate suited to their advanced abilities. Programs include Summer Studies Programs, Field Studies, and Institutes.
Duke TIP Programs offer students the opportunity to learn highly challenging material at a rate suited to their advanced abilities. Programs include Summer Studies Programs, Field Studies, and Institutes.
Ohio - CMI Ross Program
The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive course in mathematics for pre-college students.
The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive course in mathematics for pre-college students.
Oregon - University of Oregon Summer Enrichment Program
The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a campus-based residential program offering stimulating academic experiences designed for gifted and highly able students.
The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a campus-based residential program offering stimulating academic experiences designed for gifted and highly able students.
Pennsylvania - Summer Honors Program for High School Students
Robert E. Cook Honors College's Summer Honors Program is a place where talented high school students come together for two weeks and form a community of scholars who explore academic and collegiate living in a real college setting.
Robert E. Cook Honors College's Summer Honors Program is a place where talented high school students come together for two weeks and form a community of scholars who explore academic and collegiate living in a real college setting.
Pennsylvania - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Penn Nursing Summer Institute - Julian Krinsky Summer Program
This program offers a unique four-week intensive program for rising high school juniors and seniors that features cutting-edge research, the latest advances in virtual learning, and clinical experience in Philadelphia's top hospitals. As the only undergraduate Ivy League nursing school, Penn is recognized worldwide for setting the standard of academic excellence in this field.
This program offers a unique four-week intensive program for rising high school juniors and seniors that features cutting-edge research, the latest advances in virtual learning, and clinical experience in Philadelphia's top hospitals. As the only undergraduate Ivy League nursing school, Penn is recognized worldwide for setting the standard of academic excellence in this field.
Pennsylvania - University of Pennsylvania, International Leadership With Model UN - Julian Krinsky Summer Program
If you are interested in world politics, this program will increase your experience, knowledge and skills in this fascinating arena. Living and working with students from around the world, you will gain a unique perspective on international affairs and how to achieve solutions through diplomacy. This program offers exploration of International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Diplomacy in a four-week session for students ages 15 to 18.
If you are interested in world politics, this program will increase your experience, knowledge and skills in this fascinating arena. Living and working with students from around the world, you will gain a unique perspective on international affairs and how to achieve solutions through diplomacy. This program offers exploration of International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Diplomacy in a four-week session for students ages 15 to 18.
Pennsylvania - University of Pennsylvania, Summer Internships in Philadelphia - Julian Krinsky Summer Program
This program gives students entering grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to explore work in a chosen field while living on the University of Pennsylvania campus, during the three- or six-week sessions. This is a chance to do meaningful, hands-on work in the field of your choice, such as law, marketing, entertainment, and more.
This program gives students entering grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to explore work in a chosen field while living on the University of Pennsylvania campus, during the three- or six-week sessions. This is a chance to do meaningful, hands-on work in the field of your choice, such as law, marketing, entertainment, and more.
Pennsylvania - Writers Workshop at Susquehanna University
Offers small group workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry for grades 11-12.
Offers small group workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry for grades 11-12.
Pennsylvania - Xploration - Julian Krinsky Middle School Summer Camp
Julian Krinsky Xploration is an opportunity for students ages 10 to 13 years old to enjoy learning, sports and activities on a classically beautiful tree-lined campus. Held at Haverford College on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line, Xploration offers expert instruction in the arts, sciences, sports, popular culture and dozens of fascinating subjects specially selected for the interests of middle school students.
Julian Krinsky Xploration is an opportunity for students ages 10 to 13 years old to enjoy learning, sports and activities on a classically beautiful tree-lined campus. Held at Haverford College on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line, Xploration offers expert instruction in the arts, sciences, sports, popular culture and dozens of fascinating subjects specially selected for the interests of middle school students.
Tennessee - Sewannee Young Writers Conference
Students from grades 9-12 participate in small workshops in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Staff from the University's English department offer lectures as well.
Students from grades 9-12 participate in small workshops in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Staff from the University's English department offer lectures as well.
Tennessee - Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth
Vanderbilt University offers an intensive, enriched, three-week summer residential program for academically talented youth who are currently in grades seven through eleven.
Vanderbilt University offers an intensive, enriched, three-week summer residential program for academically talented youth who are currently in grades seven through eleven.
Texas - Sea Camp
Students are able to learn in marine and estuarine environments while having access to labs and vessels available at Texas A & M.
Students are able to learn in marine and estuarine environments while having access to labs and vessels available at Texas A & M.
Texas - Southern Methodist University - Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program
SMU's Talented and Gifted program (TAG) offers intellectual challenges and exciting learning experiences to academically accelerated students completing the seventh, eighth, or ninth grade.
SMU's Talented and Gifted program (TAG) offers intellectual challenges and exciting learning experiences to academically accelerated students completing the seventh, eighth, or ninth grade.
Virginia - Liberty High School Debate Institute
Liberty University sponsors these workshops catering to students interested in both policy and Lincoln-Douglas style debate. The programs are open to all high school students of all experience levels.
Liberty University sponsors these workshops catering to students interested in both policy and Lincoln-Douglas style debate. The programs are open to all high school students of all experience levels.
Virginia - Summer Enrichment Program at the University of Virginia
This residential summer program is for gifted and talented students . It is a two-week session where the curriculum emphasis will be on extending a student's capabilities in problem-solving, creativity and critical examination, and evaluation of content-rich fields of study.
This residential summer program is for gifted and talented students . It is a two-week session where the curriculum emphasis will be on extending a student's capabilities in problem-solving, creativity and critical examination, and evaluation of content-rich fields of study.
Virginia - Summer Residential Governor's Schools
These programs provide gifted high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; life science and medicine; or through mentorships in marine science or engineering. Each one focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals.
These programs provide gifted high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; life science and medicine; or through mentorships in marine science or engineering. Each one focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals.
Virginia - Young Writers Workshop
The Young Writers Workshop of the University of Virginia, established in 1982, brings together a community of writers with a common purpose: to create a supportive and noncompetitive environment where teenagers can live and work as artists.
The Young Writers Workshop of the University of Virginia, established in 1982, brings together a community of writers with a common purpose: to create a supportive and noncompetitive environment where teenagers can live and work as artists.
Washington - Satori Summer Camp
This summer camp offers junior and senior high school students an outstanding opportunity to expand and challenge both their minds and characters in a collegiate setting.
This summer camp offers junior and senior high school students an outstanding opportunity to expand and challenge both their minds and characters in a collegiate setting.
Wisconsin - Summer Science Institute
The Summer Science Institute (SSI) is a six-week residential experience in which students gain an understanding of biological/physical research while learning about college life.
The Summer Science Institute (SSI) is a six-week residential experience in which students gain an understanding of biological/physical research while learning about college life.
Wisconsin - Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth
There is a variety of residential as well as online summer programs offered for students who have taken and passed specific tests and are of a specific age.
There is a variety of residential as well as online summer programs offered for students who have taken and passed specific tests and are of a specific age.
Various Locations - Bard Institute for Writing and Thinking - Summer Workshops for High School Students The summer workshops, offered at three college-based sites in June and July (Illinois, Massachusetts & Oregon) are intended for intellectually curious and motivated high school students in grades 9 through 12 who like to write and want to develop greater fluency and confidence in their writing.
Various Locations - Emagination Computer Camps
This camp offers typical fun camp activities with a touch of technology. Students learn computer animation, web design, digital photography, Lego robotics and much more.
This camp offers typical fun camp activities with a touch of technology. Students learn computer animation, web design, digital photography, Lego robotics and much more.
Various Locations - Exploration Summer Programs
Exploration Summer Programs is an academic summer enrichment program where young people can expand their horizons, try something new, and learn in a pressure-free environment.
Exploration Summer Programs is an academic summer enrichment program where young people can expand their horizons, try something new, and learn in a pressure-free environment.
Various Locations - iD Tech Camps (Summer Computer Camp)
iD Tech Camps are summer technology camp held at 40 premiere universities including Stanford, Princeton and MIT.
iD Tech Camps are summer technology camp held at 40 premiere universities including Stanford, Princeton and MIT.
Various Locations - MathCamp
Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students.
Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students.
Various Locations - MathPath
Summer camp for students, middle school age, showing high promise in mathematics.
Summer camp for students, middle school age, showing high promise in mathematics.
Various Locations - National Computer Camps
This program offers both residential and non-residential options in curriculum consisting topics from video game design to computer languages and web page design.
This program offers both residential and non-residential options in curriculum consisting topics from video game design to computer languages and web page design.
Various Locations - National Conference of Governor's Schools (NCoGS)
Many states offer summer residential Governor's School programs for gifted students. The number of states that operate summer residential governor's school programs fluctuates as programs gain and lose legislative funding. The National Conference of Governor's Schools affiliates and represents only summer residential governor's school programs.
Many states offer summer residential Governor's School programs for gifted students. The number of states that operate summer residential governor's school programs fluctuates as programs gain and lose legislative funding. The National Conference of Governor's Schools affiliates and represents only summer residential governor's school programs.
Various Locations - New York Film Academy Film and Acting School - Summer Camp (CA, MA, NY)
These high school summer camps (Ages 14 - 17) are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting, or animation experience. They are intensive, short term courses that fully immerse students in the craft of writing, directing and casting.
These high school summer camps (Ages 14 - 17) are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting, or animation experience. They are intensive, short term courses that fully immerse students in the craft of writing, directing and casting.
Various Locations - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
For students living within driving distance of SIG Residential Program campuses, they can take advantage of the academic and social advantages of a SIG program while living at home. Commuter students will participate in the full academic day, lunch and recreation period. In 2011, SIG residential programs will be offered in the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.
For students living within driving distance of SIG Residential Program campuses, they can take advantage of the academic and social advantages of a SIG program while living at home. Commuter students will participate in the full academic day, lunch and recreation period. In 2011, SIG residential programs will be offered in the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Various Locations - Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP)
TASP is a free, six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college.
TASP is a free, six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college.
If you know of any other summer programs for gifted students, please email the information, including a link to the program’s website, to administrator@davidsongifted.org.
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