Gifted Camp Grades 4 - 8

Celebrate 30 years of camp with us in 2010!

Dates - Grades 4 - 8: July 11 - 17, 2010

Cost: $450/week for resident campers (includes food, lodging, and program)

**$75 non-refundable deposit required at the time of registration

Our summer gifted & talented camp provides your child with the opportunity to explore new interests and learn new lifeskills while making new friends. Students select and participate in fun, educational activities.

Meet our Camp Director!

In my second year as camp director, I am excited to meet with returning campers and welcome new ones! With lots of new ideas, based on your suggestions and my leadership's brainstorming, camp will take on a new look this year.

First, we have a common theme this year of Welcome to Hollywood. All of the courses are tied to a movie, TV show or event in this magical city. Secondly, we are "beefing up the academics" based on your request! The classes will be more intellectually stimulating in Periods One and Three, with Period Two being more athletically or creatively focused. The evenings and free time will also be restructured to benefit each child this year and to encourage more social interaction. Before you come to camp you will receive a list of all the events so that you may bring any and all items you will need to be prepared. My counselors and I are excited to return to camp this summer and I hope you are, too!

Our Staff: Our instructors are college professors, public school teachers, or professionals with expertise and a sincere interest in working with children. Counselors spend 24 hours a day with the campers. Our 1:10 ratio of counselors provides a safe, educational experience. Campers reside in a Mansfield University residence hall.

This year offers new highlights including themed evenings, more recreational time offerings, and in place of a camp play, students will be producing camp commercials, which allow them to write, act, film and edit! Your child will choose three academic offerings from a variety of classes. "Click here" for a listing of our 2010 classes. Parents and friends are welcome to attend the closing spotlight play performed by the students at the conclusion of camp.

What parents are saying about Mansfield University's gifted & talented program:

The variety of choices were great - a good balance of active, intellectual & creative.
Overall it was a very positive experience for her - especially given that she hadn't been away before.
Great camp atmosphere