Northern Kentucky University once again offers its Camp Innovation Pathways to College Program for students in kindergarten through 9th grade this June. NKU’s Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies is accepting applications for the weekday program running from June 10-14.
Camp Innovation offers interdisciplinary courses that combine technology, science, mathematics, visual and performing arts, and social studies. Classes provide the opportunity for children to share interests with other students while enhancing their intellectual, academic and creative development.
Students can choose from 20 courses with a variety of interests, including Japanese Language Explorations to Harry Potter and Lego EV3 robotics. All attendees at this year’s program will participate in an interactive science presentation by the Kentucky Science Center.
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“Summer camps are changing every year. NKU’s Camp Innovation offers more than the traditional summer camp. Our students learn new skills and build life-long memories,” said Dr. Kimberly Clayton-Code, director of NKU’s Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies. “We’re excited to offer new courses and engaging content for our campers this summer.”
· What: Summer Camp Innovation Pathways to College Program
· When: June 10-14 from 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
· Where: Northern Kentucky University
Students are placed in Camp Innovation classes on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition is $150, and there are need-based financial aid scholarships available. For registration or questions, visit gifted.nku.edu or contact gifted@nku.edu.
CINSAM Presents STEM Summer Programs for Students
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics (CINSAM) invites students to immerse themselves in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education through its summer camps and academies.
CINSAM’s Ashland Summer Program is divided into two age groups, camps for kindergarten through eighth graders and summer academies for high school students. The programs run from June through July.
CINSAM collaborates with the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and Human Services and the College of Informatics to cover a range of STEM subjects that are taught by NKU faculty and staff. This year’s lineup includes a robotics camps and studying at the Cincinnati Zoo. Academies offer students the chance to conduct experiments on brain behavior and dive into cybersecurity issues in the College of Informatics’ JRG Cybersecurity Lab.
“Our camps challenge students’ critical thinking skills and help them develop their passions in the STEM disciplines,” said Dr. Madhura Kulkarni, CINSAM Director. “We enjoy offering these programs for students to creatively explore STEM and are excited to get started this summer.”
Fees remain low thanks to Ashland’s sponsorship. Scholarships are available for students who meet the requirements for the “Free & Reduced Meal” programs in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Parents can apply for a scholarship on the registration form.
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The 2019 CINSAM Summer Camps and Academies include:
Summer Camps (K-8th Grade)
Monkeying Around, June 10-14
Astronomy Camp, June 10-14
Cybersecurity is for Everyone, June 17-21
Save the Penguins, June 24-28
Lego EV3 Robots Animal Allies, June 24-28
*Rock-it with Rockets, July 8-12*
*Elementary Engineers, July 15-19*
LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotics- Journey Through the Solar System, July 29 – Aug 2
*Camp is at capacity and no longer available.
Summer Academies (High School)
NKU BRAIN Neuroscience Academy, June 10-14
Engineering & Technology: Design and Build Academy, June 17-21
Computer Science Academy, June 24-28
Chemical Synthesis and Reactions in Pharmaceuticals, June 24-28
Visit CINSAM’s Summer Camp and Summer Academy websites to register and for more information.
