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Summer Programs for Elementary and Middle School Students (3rd-8th graders)

4-H Camp Elementary School Students
North Carolina 4-H Camp programs offer campers a great chance to learn, develop life skills and form attitudes that will help them to become self-directing and productive members of society. For more information, visit the 4-H Camp website.

Algebra Camp
Algebra Camp is a one-week camp for middle school students who would like to develop the skills necessary to succeed in Algebra. For more information, visit The Science House website.

Discover Engineering
Discover Engineering is a week-long day camp for middle school students (rising 6th – 9th graders). Students experience engineering through hands-on, creative investigations and building activities. The camp will show students what engineering is about including how engineers are involved in everyday products like CD’s, shampoo, and food. For more information, visit the Engineering Summer Programs website.

Imhotep Academy
Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Women) in 6th – 8th grades to science, mathematics and technology at NC State University. The program uses laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips to introduce students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics and statistics. For more information, visit the Imhotep Academy website.

Engineering is Elementary
Engineering is Elementary is a day camp for rising 3rd - 5th graders. Students will experience engineering through hands-on, creative investigations and building activities. The camp will show students what engineering is about including how engineers are involved in everyday products like CD’s, shampoo, and food. For more information, visit the Engineering Summer Programs website.

Kyran Anderson Academy
The Kyran Anderson Academy is designed to enhance a student’s enthusiasm for science and mathematics. The program demonstrates that science and mathematics can be fun and are important to everyday life. The program features scientists and inventors from underrepresented groups. Students in grades 3 – 6 are eligible to attend. For more information, visit the Kyran Anderson Academy website.

NC-MSEN Summer Scholars Program
The NC State University NC-MSEN Pre-College Program offers a 2-week summer program on NC State’s campus. The program provides classes in math, science, robotics, communications, and career awareness for middle and high school students. The main focus of the program is to prepare students for the math course they are taking in the fall. Students are grouped together according to their current math class. Middle school students must attend the full-day program while high school students have the option to attend for a half-day or a full-day. Lunch is provided each day for students who attend the full-day program. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher to participate in this program.
For more information, visit the NC-MSEN website

Preparing for Agriculture and Life Sciences
The PALS program is a week-long residential program for rising 7th and 8th graders from limited resource families whose parent(s)/guardian(s) did not complete college/university. PALS affords young people the opportunity to experience what it is like to be in college while engaging them in inquiry-based, hands-on learning that will increase their: 1) aspirations for college, 2) enthusiasm for agriculture and life sciences, and 3) scientific knowledge and skills. For example, they will stay in a residence hall, eat in a dining hall, take fun classes in teaching labs, and conduct hands-on scientific experiments in research labs. They will also participate in team-building and recreational activities, as well as field trips to local science museums. For more information, visit the PALS Program website.

Study Skills Course for Middle School Students
The Study Skills Course focuses on organization, learning strategies, and test-taking skills. The course is one-week long, and students are grouped by grade (6th – 8th). For more information, visit the Study Skills Course website.

Summer Studios at CAM Raleigh
The CAM Raleigh Summer Studios Program is a series of discipline-specific art and design pre-college programs for high school and middle school students held at the Museum in downtown Raleigh, as a part of NC State's College of Design. Each studio is one week long and will include a mix of short and long projects, small group critiques and final project presentations. Additionally, instructors will plan walking field trips, invite guests to share their work and to participate in reviews. The week will conclude with an exhibition of student work. Summer Studios offerings have included: Art to Wear, Industrial Design, Animation, Design Lab: Designing for the Real World, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design, Spaces+Places (Architecture and Landscape Architecture), and a Middle School Art+Design Studio. For more information and to register online, visit: camraleigh.org/summer-studios

Young Writers' Workshop
The Young Writers' Workshop, a nonresidential writing camp, brings 4th – 8th grade students to the NCSU campus to study creative writing with published NC writers. The two-week, afternoon workshop offers classes in fiction, poetry, and drama every summer. Other classes in science fiction and creative nonfiction are offered when teachers are available. For more information, visit the Young Writers' website.

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Programs Throughout the Year for Elementary and Middle School Students (3rd-8th graders)

4-H Camp
North Carolina 4-H Camp programs offer campers a great chance to learn, develop life skills and form attitudes that will help them to become self-directing and productive members of society. For more information, visit the 4-H Camp website.

(ETS) Educational Talent Search Program
The ETS Program provides programming to middle and high school students. The program’s mission is to provide equal access to quality education and facilitate retention and promotion from middle and high school through college. This program is federally funded and students must meet federal admissions criteria, attend one of the targeted schools, and demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing education beyond high school. For more information, visit the ETS Program website.

Expanding Your Horizons
A conference to encourage seventh grade girls to consider careers in science, mathematics, or engineering. An exciting day in which over 400 girls, 70 teachers and 50 women scientists will gather to learn about and do science. Groups of seven students are identified by their schools to attend. For more information, visit the EYH website.

Imhotep Academy
Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Women) in 6th – 8th grades to science, mathematics and technology at NC State University. The program uses laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips to introduce students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics and statistics.For more information, visit the Imhotep Academy website.

North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program
The North Carolina Math and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program provides year-round mentoring and academic opportunities to under-served students in grades 6-12. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program spans the state, with locations in nine universities across North Carolina. The program prepares students for college and the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and related fields. NC-MSEN Pre-College Program students are highly successful: 98 percent go on to four-year colleges or universities, and 82 percent choose STEM and education career paths. The NC-MSEN Pre-College Program is an active member of the College of Education at NC State. For more information, visit the NC-MSEN website.

SPACE (Saturday Program for Academic and Cultural Education)
SPACE is designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. SPACE focuses on: exposing students to a core curriculum designed to challenge and inspire excellence; developing assertive, young leaders; and promoting a positive self image. SPACE supplements the instruction that students receive during the school year through a concentration on the following academic focus areas: Cultural and Historical Awareness, Communication Skills, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physical and Life Sciences. For more information, visit the SPACE Program website.

Weekend Workshops at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh (NC State's College of Design) hosts Saturday workshops for high school, middle school, and adult students, offering a wide range of opportunities for students interested in art and design. From skill-building to special projects drawing inspiration from museum exhibitions, our talented instructors guide students in developing knowledge and experience in their focus area, in a unique museum classroom setting. For more information and to register online, visit: camraleigh.org/workshops

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