The National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp) is a residential science education program for young STEM enthusiasts the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country (two are selected to represent each state and Washington, D.C.) are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
Major Program Elements:
- Academic Program: The NYSCamp program includes lectures from nationally-recognized STEM professionals, small-group directed studies guided by STEM professionals, directed overnighters that usually include a field trip to a STEM site, and informal seminars presented by NYSCamp staph.
- Outdoor Program: The NYSCamp outdoor program includes optional opportunities to go backpacking, caving, kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
- Special Events: The NYSCamp includes several surprise special events.
- Trip to Washington, DC: The NYSCamp delegation visits Washington, DC.
For more information about the program, please visit the NYSCamp’s web site at http://www.nysc.org. More information about the organization that raises support for NYSCamp, the National Youth Science Foundation, visit http://www.nysf.com
APPLICATIONS plan to open on November 1, 2018 for the 2019 National Youth Science Camp. Application Deadline is to be Thursday, February 28, 2019. This program is for graduating high school seniors in the United States (Two each from every state and Washington, D.C.) and students 16-18 years of age in selected other countries (see below). NYSCamp 2019 dates are to be determined but generally begin in June and end in July, lasting about 3.5 weeks. The NYSCamp dates are tentatively set for June 27 – July 20, 2019.
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