Talent Searches BESTS (The Belin Elementary Student Talent Search) gives talented elementary students (grades 3-6) the
opportunity to take the EXPLORE test, a test developed for eighth graders.
Students receive automatic acceptance into the Belin-Blank Center's student programs such as Challenges for
Elementary School Students (CHESS).www.uiowa.edu/~belinctr/
TIP (Duke University's Talent Identification Program) The Talent Search identifies academically talented 7th-graders based on standardized test scores achieved
while attending elementary or early middle school. Candidates are identified and invited to complete either the SAT I:
Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examinations. TIP then provides the participants with
comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities.
www.tip.duke.edu. TIP also has a
a 4th and 5th Grade Talent
Search that uses the Explore test. More details on can also be found on the TIP website.
Dual Enrollment - Online Class University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study Courses -
http://www.NebraskaHS.unl.edu
Summer Opportunities Some of these also have school year components
"Reaching for the Stars" Summer Enrichment Camps
Sponsored by ESU#15
We offer a variety of summer enrichment camps that allow students to explore multiple areas of interest. Example of
previous years camps include : Drama, Woodcarving, Ceramics, Watercolor painting, Adventures in Writing and Math,
Poetry, and a Medieval Camp. Location: Schools in the following locations - McCook, Benkleman, Trenton, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Imperial, Indianola, Bartley,
Curtis, Maywood, Culbertson Grades: 1 - 8 Contact: Kimberly Van Pelt,
ESU #15 Gifted Coordinator 1-800-322-5160,
1-308-345-6072 or
kvanpelt@esu15.org
Camp Invention A day camp to encourage creativity. Curriculum developed nationwide and offered in various locations Location: Various Nebraska locations Grades: 2-6 Contact: (800) 968-4332 ,
Columbus Central Honors Institute
CHI is a one-week residential academic camp with two tracks: Media/Communications and Mathematics. Up to 75 students will
be chosen based on proven academic accomplishments and recommendations. Location: Central Community College, Columbus Grades: completed 6th or 7th Contact: Lori Neid, (800)642-1083, ext.1224 or
lneid@cccneb.edu
Fremont Nebraska International Camp
This week long camp gives young people a place to learn and speak Spanish,
German or French. Students who have studied a foreign language or who have no previous
foreign language exposure are welcome. Location: Camp Rivercrest, near Fremont Ages: 10-16 Contact:
Kristin Longacre, Camp Director
3329 Webster St.
Omaha, NE 68131
402-558-7357 or NebIntCamp@cox.net
or
www.nde.state.ne.us/FORLG/NIC/langcamp.htm
Grand Island Summer Enrichment Experience Camp
Students choose five 55 minute classes for nine days of instruction. Location: Grand Island Grades: completing grades 3-9. Contact: Kay Stoppkotte, (308) 385-5900 or
kstoppko@esu10.org Hastings Nebraska Scholar's Academy
Residential camp in communications, math and science for incoming eighth graders.
For more information, please select one of the links below:
Info sheet.docInfo sheet.pdf Location: Hastings College Contact:
An application has been sent to your counselor or superintendent or you may contact
Linda Engel at lengel@npsne.org, or
click the links below for an application:
Student
Application.doc Student application.pdf
Lincoln Bright Lights
Summer hands-on experiences for youth emphasizing specific academic, hobby and career interest.
Mini classes cover over 100 different topics Grades: K-9th Mini Camp, 4th-9th Day camps Location: Lincoln Contact: www.brightlights.org
Architecture & Interior Design Career Exploration
UNL Department of Architecture Grades: High School Contact: Department of Architecture, 232 Arch Hall West, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68588, (402) 472-9233
Biology Career Workshop
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Residential program featuring hands-on instruction in applied
basic life science. Activities include involvement with UNL Faculty on
field projects + lab experiences, workshops on career opportunities, and
information sessions about college admissions and scholarships. Grades: 10-11 Contact: Ms. Susan Voss, UNL, 402-472-2541,
svoss@unl.edu McCook Wind on the Buffalo Grass, a residential writer's enrichment camp at McCook Community College for High Ability Learners.
Grades: entering grades 6 through 8 Location: McCook Community College Dates: May 26 to May 31 Cost: $125 Contact: Kim Van Pelt at ESU 15, (800) 322-5160
Nebraska City Discovery Camp
National Arbor Day Foundation
Intro. to environmental stewardship principles and opportunities for nature investigations- 6 nights, 7 days Location: Historic Morton Barns at Arbor Day Farm Ages: 9 to 12 Contact: (402) 474-5655 or
www.arborday.org Norfolk Summer Sessions for High Achievers Location: Norfolk Middle School Grades: 1-9th Contact: Linda Engel at lengel@npsne.org Omaha Art Classes & Camps
Joslyn Art Museum
Various classes and camps offered year around. Contact: Joslyn Art Museum, (402) 342-3300
www.joslyn.org
AD ASTRA
Creighton University
Experience college life while you attend classes taught by outstanding faculty and professionals.
Attend classes in the morning and then later each day have fun attending the theater, staying overnight
at the zoo, paddle-boating at the state park, and meeting new friends. Location: Creighton Campus Grades: 7th- 8th grades this fall Contact: Mavis Hill, 1-800-637-4279 or mhill@creighton.edu
Aim For The Stars
Math & Science Camp Program Location: UNOmaha Grades: 4-8 Contact: Sheryl Kelly, (402) 554-4999, 1-888-UNO-NASA, or see www.physics.unomaha.edu
ARETE
Creighton University
Excitement in a college environment. Location: Creighton Campus Grades: 9th- 12th grades this fall Contact: Mavis Hill, 1-800-637-4279 or
mhill@creighton.edu
Omaha Children's Museum
Location: 500 S. 20th Street
Information: www.ocm.org
Omaha Cultural & Academic Cooperative
The Omaha Cultural & Academic Cooperative (OCAC) is a partnership of five nonprofit organizations:
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, the Durham Western Heritage Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, the Lauritzen Gardens,
and the Strategic Air & Space Museum. In addition, there are two academic partners, the University of
Nebraska at Omaha and Metro Community College. Contact: www.aboutocac.org/
Kamp Kambi
Zoo Day Camp. Other Zoo classes are offered year around for ages 3 and up. Location:
Henry Doorly Zoo
Ages: 5 - 13.
Contact: Education Office, (402) 733-8011, or 3701 So. 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68107
www.omahazoo.com
College for Kids
Metro Community College
Wide selection of classes, call for brochure
Locations: 1st
week in Blair, NE at Arbor Park Middle School
2nd
week at our Fort Omaha Campus
3-5th
weeks at Elkhorn High School, Elkhorn, NE
6-7th
weeks at our South Omaha Campus, Industrial Training Center Bldg. Contact: Tina Morgan, (402) 782-4522
tmorgan@mccneb.edu
Drama & Acting Classes
Omaha Theater Co. for Young People
Location: Rose Blumkin Performing Arts Center and Moylan Tranquillity Iceplex
Ages: 4 to 14
Contact: theater box office at 345-4849 for details
www.otcyp.org Nature Discovery Camps
Fontenelle Forest Association
Locations: Fontenelle Forest Wetlands Learning Center, Camp Logan Fontenelle at Fontenelle Forest,
Neale Woods Nature Center, and Chalco Hills Rec. Area
Ages: 2 1/2 years to 14
Contact: Neale Woods Nature Center,
(402) 453-6515
www.fontenelleforest.org
Camp Shakespeare
Creighton University Dept. of Fine Arts as part of Shakespeare on the Green, workshops and hands on experience
Location: UNO Fine Arts Building & Elmwood Park
Ages: 8 to 18
Contact: Nebraska Shakespeare Festival,
(402) 280-2391,
neshakes@creighton.edu
Omaha Community Playhouse
Various classes in creative drama, arts exploration, voice, acting, dance, and yoga
Grades: 1 through high school
Contact: Omaha Community Playhouse at (402) 553-4890 ext. 139
www.omahaplayhouse.com
Mav Kids Summer
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Campers will participate in a variety of sport and game activities in a non-competitive environment,
along with passive activities such as arts and crafts. All campers will also have the opportunity to swim every
afternoon in the university's very own 50 meter swimming pool. AND every camp week is accompanied by
either a full-day or half-day of recreational or educational attractions both on and off campus!
Ages: 6-12 years.
Contact: www.unomaha.edu/~wwwocr
Youth Enrichment Seminars (YES)
A series of enrichment offerings for elementary students of high ability
offered during the summer in the metropolitan Omaha area. The Youth Enrichment Seminars
program includes a variety of interest seminars for any elementary student enrolled in a local
school program for high ability learners. Students select one topic to pursue during the week.
Instructors are selected by their expertise in the topic and their success in working with high ability
learners.
Location: Westside Schools in Omaha
Dates:First session: June 18-22, Second Session: July 9-13
Grades: Elementary school
Contact: In the Omaha area, see your local school High Ability Learner coordinator or Dennis Hansen at
593-6919 to request information.
Wayne EXCEL (Exciting, eXcellent, Creative, Experiences in Language arts and the sciences
Location: Wayne State College
Grades: 5-8
Contact: Mike Gillan (402) 375-7480
Annual Summer Music Camp
Location: Wayne State College
Contact: (402) 375-7359 or vbackstr@wscgate.wsc.edu
Out of State Summer Institute
Grinnell College, Grinnell
A selected group of intensive workshops based on college courses or composites of college courses.
Students choose three from the list of creative writing, college writing, problem solver, theatre arts,
prelude to calculus and critical thinking seminar.
Ages: any college bound student
Contact: Office of Summer Activities, Grinnell College, PO Box 805, Grinnell, IA 50112-9988
Summer Institute
1999's classes included Robotics, Psychology, creative writing, global issues and conflict,
Physics, Chemistry, biology, comedy workshop, embryology, geometry, pre-calculus, and Vietnam.
Location: University of Denver Campus
Grades: 6th - 9th grade talent search participants, ages 12-16
Contact: (303) 871-2983, www.du.edu/education/ces/si.html
Concordia Language Villages
Language immersion programs in a summer camp environment. Languages include Chinese,
Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
Location: different camps in many locations throughout Minnesota, also offers camps abroad
Dates: various. Camps range from 6 days to one month
Ages: 7 - 18
Contact: 1-800-222-4750, www.cord.edu
Boundary Waters Computer Camp A small computer camp located in the heart of the Superior National Forest
on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Ages: 10-16
Contact: g.knopp@mail.vcc.mnscu.edu or 1-800-657-3608
NASA Student Involvement Program
Getting students involved in NASA research projects
Grades 3 - 12
Contact: www.nsip.net
Olympiads & Math
Links to the National Science Olympiad, National Social Studies Olympiad, National Geography Olympiad, National
Language Arts Olympiad, C++ Computer Contest, National Current Events League and the Continental Mathematics League
Contact: members.nbci.com/Quartararo
Oxbridge Programs
Summer programs abroad at Oxford, Cambridge, & in Paris. Most for 10-12th grade students, some for 8th and 9th graders.
Contact: www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Summer Institute for the Gifted Brief Description: Summer Institute for the
Gifted is the ultimate three-week academic, recreational, and social summer
program for gifted students in grades K-11. SIG offers eleven residential
programs in seven states and six day programs in four states. Choose from over
50 challenging academic classes including Engineering in Action, Cosmic
Collision, Mysteries in History, Crime Scene Investigation, Fencing with Foils,
Broadway Beckons, and many more!
Summer Residential Programs
Grades 4 to 11
Campuses: Amherst College, Bryn Mawr College, Drew University, Emory University,
Princeton University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and
Vassar College
Summer Day Programs
Grades K-6
Campuses: Bryn Mawr College, Fairfield University, Manhattanville College,
Moorestown Friends School, and Affiliate Programs
