LEGO Robotics Day Camp
Ready. Set. Build!!! You and your team
will design, build and program your robot
to perform a set of specific tasks.
On the final day, your robot will be put
to the test as you compete with other
teams on the Challenge Course. Using
LEGO Mindstorm kits, you will learn
about computers, engineering and robotics
as you discover how they are
used in amazing ways throughout our
community. This is a residential camp
for current 9th and 10th graders.
For more information, contact
Andrew Carter at 367-0436.
Space is limited.
*Applications must be received by
April 28th.
High School Piano Camp
June 14-19
A residential camp for current 9th and 10th
graders who have experience playing the piano
and would like to experience studying with college
faculty. Contact
mary.bennett@fairmontstate.edu for more
information.
*Deadline to apply is May 15th.
Camp Applications
All GEAR UP camp applications are available from your school GEAR UP Site Coordinator and also available on the web by clicking here
Pricketts Fort Summer Camp American Indian Culture
Hands on crafts and historical activities.
Spend three days from 10 am—4 pm and one
overnight at Pricketts Fort State Park. Open
to students completing grades 6-12.
$100 covers the cost of all project materials
and meals.
For more information, call 363-3030.
FREE for current 9th or 10th grade
GEAR UP students.
*Deadline to register is May 28th.
ArtSmarts Camp
July 13-20
A nine day residential camp directed by the
FSU School of Fine Arts. The camp focuses
on the interests of the GEAR UP students in
such areas as dance, instrumental and vocal
music, visual arts, and theatre. The camp culminates
in presentation of the student’s work.
To participate, you must be a current 9th or
10th grade GEAR UP student. For more information,
contact the School of Fine Arts at
367-4219.
*Applications must be postmarked by
April 15th to be considered.
Camp Applications
All GEAR UP camp applications are available from your school GEAR UP Site Coordinator and also available on the web by clicking here
Project AMPLE Extended
A summer enrichment program in
science, mathematics, and technology. It
consists of a two-week residential
summer experience for current 9th
grade students in GEAR UP high
schools. For additional info, go to
www.fairmontstate.edu/gearup, and look
for the Project AMPLE Extended link.
You may also contact Stephanie Yoho at
367-4714 or ample@fairmontstate.edu.
Participation is competitive.
*Applications must be received or
postmarked by April 24th.
Future Teachers Academy
The Future Teachers Academy is a four
day residential program geared to identify
and recruit students into the most needed
teaching specialties, e.g., math, science,
foreign languages, special education, multicultural
education, etc. Camp is open to
current 10th grade GEAR UP students.
For more information, contact
Warren Baker at 304-367-4130 or
ebaker@fairmontstate.edu.
*Deadline to apply is May 22nd.
Crime Scene Investigation
Camp
June 21-July 1
A residential camp for current 9th and 10th
grade GEAR UP students who are interested
in using their critical thinking and scientific
skills important to crime investigation. For
more information, contact Mark Flood at
367-4309.
*Deadline to apply is April 24th. Participants
will be chosen on a first apply basis.