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Summer Opportunities

APS Summer School offered enrichment opportunities before the pandemic. Currently, Summer School is only open to students recommended for skill strengthening. Please check the Summer School pages for more information.

Here are some other opportunities for summer enrichment:

VDOE Summer Residential Governor’s Schools

Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences in visual and performing arts; humanities; mathematics, science, and technology; or through mentorships in marine science, or engineering.

Applications are available at the beginning of October for current 10th and 11th grade students who are identified gifted in the following areas:

    • Academics (January deadline for applications)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (visual arts, vocal and instrumental music, theatre, and/or dance and (November deadline for applications)
    • World Language Academics (November deadline for applications)

For more information, please contact the Advanced Academics Coach at the high school your student attends.

Explore Virtual Virginia

    • Available courses in Computer Science, English, Health & PE, History and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and World Languages
    • Talk with the school counseling office at your child’s school to be sure you are able to receive credit for the course you would like to take
    • Some may not be accepted for high school credit

Online Summer Programs for enrichment (not for high school credit)

Compiled by Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) gifted education specialist, this list includes opportunities within and outside of Virginia. Please note: Not all listed programs are specifically structured for gifted students. Some programs may have a cost associated with participation. Some programs may offer scholarships. Reference within this document to any specific commercial or non-commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Arlington Public Schools.

Online Program Grade Level Program Description
COLLEGE PREP

University of MD

Terp Young Scholars-Online

 Rising
9th – 12th grades		 Terp Young Scholars-Online delivers an academic experience that is at the forefront of theory, thought,and technology. Scholars attend class, learn about career opportunities, study, work on projects, prepare for exams, and interact with their peers in a virtual academic setting. Classes meet July 10-28, 2023 with courses offered in more than 20 areas of study from African American to Women’s Studies; tuition depends on many factors.
Duke Summer Session Online Rising 9th – 12th grades Duke Summer Session OnlineJoin other academically motivated students this summer in Duke Summer Session Online. Our two-week certificate courses will immerse you in an online experience where you can build your skills, discover your passions, and be exposed to fields that will equip you to help solve today’s most pressing challenges. Each two-week, online course includes a series of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, Monday – Friday, with meeting times to fit your busy schedule.
College Transitions Rising 9th – 12th grades Top Online Programs for High School Students
ARTS
Educational Theatre Company PreK-12 Theatre & Film Camps in Arlington
Writopia Creative Writing Ages 9 – 16 Writers choose Graphic Novel, Screenwriting, Sketch Comedy, Worldbuilding, Songwriting, Musical Theater, Sci-fi/Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Flash Fiction, Spoken Word Poetry, and more!Multiple sessions begin on June 8th and continue throughout the summer.
New York Film Academy Kids Programs: Ages 10-13Teens Programs: Ages 14-17 New York Film Academy offers Online Summer Camps and Online After School & Weekend Workshops for teens and kids, providing an active, creative learning experience where students have the ability to interact with instructors and classmates from all around the world, from home, while also creating original work.Depending on the age of child, the options are as follows: filmmaking, acting for film, music theatre, photography, 3D animation, screenwriting, broadcast journalism and game design
Fashion Institute of TechnologySUNY Middle School (grades 7-9) and High School (grades 9-12) Experience the cultural vibrancy of FIT and NYC while choosing from over 130 long and short-term courses in art, fashion, merchandising, international marketing, photography, interior design,film and media and more…
POLITICS

American Civil Liberties Union

ACLU Summer Advocacy Camp

 Ages 15-18
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Junior Achievement Programs  Middle and High School Students Sessions focused on:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Work Readiness
STEM
National Museum of Mathematics PreK-12 The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) offers a wide array of engaging programs and presentations to highlight the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us. (Face to Face and online opportunities)
National Museum of Mathematics Transformations Camp Grades 1 – 9 Students will experience the richness of mathematics with America’s only museum dedicated to math. Through interactive education sessions, creative projects, and supervised independent activities, math will come alive for each and every participant.

STEM Outreach: Bridge Programs 

STEM resources 

 Current juniors & seniors Explore these career pathways through hands-on activities and visits to tech companies where you could work in the future! Students will be introduced to NOVA’s campuses, find out more about student services and financial aid, and have opportunities to do coursework for college credit or an industry certification. The Bridge Program is FREE.
Smithsonian Associates K-9th grade Smithsonian Summer Camp offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences that spark the imagination and engages campers with Smithsonian museums, their exhibits, and their themes.

 

Additional Opportunities from universities focusing on gifted education:

Virginia

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