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NC Science Olympiad Summer Camps
The North Carolina Science Olympiad with generous funding from the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Center, is accepting applications for 4 different summer camps this summer.
Three of these camps will be one-week, full-day summer camps for rising 6th-, 7th-, 8th- and 9th-grade students. These camps run from Monday - Saturday. All participants MUST be able to attend each day including Saturday to be accepted into the camp.
The final camp will be one-week, half-day summer camp for rising 3rd - 5th grade students. This camp will run Monday - Saturday. All participants MUST be able to attend each day including Saturday to be accepted into the camp.
These camps are designed to increase student interest and competence in hands-on science activities in a relaxed, safe and fun atmosphere. Students do not have to be on a Science Olympiad team at their school to enroll. In fact, we give priority to students not currently on a Science Olympiad Team.
Please read what our parents though of last year's summer camp by clicking here!
The NCSO Summer Camp Participants Will:
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increase understanding and competence of science content, processes, and applications using middle school Science Olympiad events that are aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study; |
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learn to do science through hands-on and inquiry-based exploration; |
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learn to work on teams to accomplish goals; |
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gain new enthusiasm and interest for science and science-related careers; |
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improve problem-solving, critical thinking, and laboratory skills; |
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participate in a real Science Olympiad tournament; |
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make new friends; and |
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have loads of laughs and lots of fun! |
Locations, Dates, and Times
Camps for Rising 3rd - 5th Graders:
Wake County, A.B. COMBS, Monday July 13 - Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Drop-Off 8:30 - 9:00 AM and Pick-up 12:00 - 12:30 PM). Rising 3rd - 5th Graders ONLY. CLOSED
Camps for Rising 6th - 9th Graders:
McDowell County, EAST MCDOWELL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Monday, June 15 - Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Drop-Off 7:30 - 8:00 AM and Pick-up 5:00 - 5:30 PM). CLOSED
Buncombe County, ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, Monday, June 22 - Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Drop-Off 7:30 - 8:00 AM and Pick-up 5:00 - 5:30 PM). CLOSED
Wilson County, Monday, August 10 - Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Drop-Off 7:30 - 8:00 AM and Pick-up 5:00 - 5:30 PM). CLOSED
*Specific locations within the county will be announced in the coming weeks.
Program Fees
The cost for this camp is FREE! Campers will receive lunch, snacks and drinks each day. Students will also receive notebooks, t-shirts, goggles, and many resources and materials throughout the week. The NC Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center is providing the funding for this camp. A value of $500 per student!
How to Apply
All Camp Registrations Are Now Closed.
Camp Size Limit
60 students will be accepted to each of the rising 6th - 9th grader camps.
30 students will be accepted to the rising 3rd - 5th grade camp.
Important Dates
| June 3 |
Notification e-mail sent to accepted campers for McDowell and Buncombe County Camps |
| June 8 |
McDowell Medical Forms Deadline |
| June 9 |
Buncombe Medical Forms Deadline |
| June 10 |
Final Email to Wait-Listed Campers Sent |
| June 11 |
Final Logistics sent out via e-mail for McDowell |
| June 18 |
Final Logistics sent out via e-mail for Buncombe |
| June 26 |
Registration Deadline for Wake County Camp |
| June 29 |
Notification e-mail sent to accepted campers for Wake County Camp |
| July 18 |
Registration Deadline for Wilson County Camp |
| July 21 |
Notification e-mail sent to accepted campers for Wilson County Camp |
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