Summer Camps- Academic Camps for Excellence 2009

Mathematics: Looking for Patterns

Explore mathematics that you've never studied in school. In this five-day camp, you will discover patterns, explore how mathematicians think about about problems, learn new strategies, and investigate new mathematical topics. This camp explores completely different topics than last year's camp.

Science Camps

Delve deep into chemistry or physics and experience hands-on learning during these camps.

Computer Imaginary Worlds Camps

Create your own original music video or 2D computer game using MIT's Scratch software. Learn how to make your video or game ideas come alive on the screen! You'll learn problem-solving skills, how to use sound and sound-effects, how computer animation works, and how to publish your project on the world-wide web. At the end, you'll take home a flash drive containing your project and your own copy of Scratch.

Chemistry Camps for Girls

These camps explore the fundamentals of chemistry in an exciting, hands-on way. Discover how much fun science can be. Learn basic chemistry including acids, bases, and chemical reactions.

Literature & Writing Camp

Experience the excitement and wonder of literature, word origins, and written expression in this five-day camp.

Who should attend – Students who love learning and are challenged by complexity will benefit from the individual attention that is possible because of small class size and excellent instruction from college professors and master teachers.

Qualifying Test Scores - A copy of one of the following qualifying test scores must be submitted: Midwest Academic Talent Search (ACT, SAT or EXPLORE); 95th percentile on an achievement test (CTBS, Stanford, Iowa, etc.); or MEAP Level 1 (Advanced). If test scores are not available call 526-6200 or e-mail eas22@calvin.edu for a parent nomination form.

Registration and Confirmation – Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, with notifications of acceptance sent by e-mail or postcard beginning in March, 2009. Applications received after June 1 will be honored only if space is available.

Cancellation Policy – Prior to June 15, fees minus 10% will be refunded upon receipt of a written request for cancellation.

Fees – All instruction, supervision, materials, supplies and an ACE t-shirt are covered by the listed fee. Snacks and lunches are not provided.

Financial Aid – Information and applications for partial financial aid are available upon request to those who qualify for federal free or reduced lunch programs.

How to Enroll – You have two ways to register for ACE:
1. Register online using our online registration form
2. Download and print a registration form (PDF - 16 KB) and mail with a copy of a qualifying test score and check or money order to:
Calvin College
Science Division Office
1726 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Questions – Call (616) 526-6200
or email: eas22@calvin.edu

GT Resource Network – Calvin College is grateful to GT Resource Network for promoton and support of Academic Camps for Excellence. GTRN is a volunteer, membership-supported organization that provides important activities for gifted students and families in West Michigan. Members receive advance notification of camps and special events throughout the year, regular newsletters, networking opportunities and discounted admission to programs and events. A GT Resource Network family membership is only $20 per year. For more information go to http://www.gtresourcenetwork.org

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