Summer Programs

Middle school:  AMP CAMP, Two days at WCU,  the Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park, cool science activities

High School:  Summer College Tour,  Bike Trip,  Space Camp,  Coding Camp

The fun doesn't stop at Project Discovery!!  NO COST FOR STUDENTS!

See your Project Discovery Counselor or call 828-227-7137

a one-week summer camp; no cost to attend.

The North Carolina General Assembly enacted legislation in 1984, which created Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics. SVSM was conceived as a cost-free enrichment program for academically motivated high school students potentially interested in a career in science or mathematics. SVSM provides participants resident experiences on university campuses during the summer. Learn More

Since 1969, Cannon Music Camp has offered the most comprehensive course of vocal and instrumental music instruction in the Southeast. A 4-week, music-filled retreat in North Carolina’s magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, the camp is open to serious music students who have completed grades 8, 9,10, 11, or 12. Learn More

The East Carolina University Guitar Workshop is aimed at students and aspiring professionals of all ages who are interested in improving and acquiring skills in classical guitar performance. The workshop is open to guitarists of any skill level. Applicants for the workshop should submit a letter of recommendation from a guitar teacher and a short audition tape or CD to determine masterclass placement. All students will receive lessons each day. There will also be daily technique work for intermediate and beginning students. Learn More

For minority juniors with a 3.5 GPA who are passionate about a school or community issue and wish to make a change through leadership; nominated juniors will attend the leadership weekend at UNC-W and learn how to implement their project throughout the following school year; no cost involved except transportation to UNC-W. Learn More

The programs of study offered include dance; design & production; drama; filmmaking; music; and visual arts. Applications may be downloaded from their website or completed online. Learn More

A summer residential program for juniors to explore the world of business at ASU; details on dates and costs plus applications are available on their website: marthaguy.appstate.edu or may call 877-277-6474.

This is a summer residential program in NCA&T school of Agricultural and Environmental Science to conduct independent research projects; no cost to attend and students will receive a stipend; applications available and more information available by calling 336-256-2062 or visiting here.

Available for students to see what skills are necessary to become a cadet; details on dates, costs and applications are on the website www.academyadmissions.com; juniors interested in applying to the U.S. Air Force Academy may begin the pre-candidate questionnaires and the admissions cycle in mid-February; more information is available at www.usafa.edu

For students to see what skills are necessary to become a midshipman; details on dates, costs, and applications are on the website www.usna.edu/Admissions.

Juniors interested in applying to the U.S. Naval Academy  begin the admissions cycle in the spring of their junior year; more information can be found at www.usna.edu/Admissions

Students experience all aspects of West Point; details on date, costs, and applications are at http://forms.admissions.usma.edu/AL

A one-week summer camp at Belmont Abbey College to develop student leadership skills; $165 cost to attend; applications available at www.broyhill-leadership.org

This one-week summer camp sponsored by N.C. State University for students interested in developing their leadership skills; $350 to attend; applications available at www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership

A 1-week summer program for students interested in learning about free market economics, personal responsibility and the role of government in a constitutional republic held at either Wingate or Campbell Universities; no cost to attend except for a $25 application fee; applications available at www.jessehelmscenter.org

Students interested in experiencing the challenge and excitement of politics and debate may attend the 1-week summer workshop held at Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford or Northwestern Universities or attend the symposia on Leadership and Politics in TX, CA, OH, Washington or NJ; applications and details available at www.jsu.org

 

The 1-week summer program with all expenses (except for travel to and from Washington, D.C.) paid by National Rifle Association; the summer program will include the study of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Learn More