The Institute for the Development and Enrichment for Advanced Learners (IDEAL) at Texas Tech University has a number of academic enrichment opportunities for students in grades 4 through 11. There are limited scholarship opportunities for those needing financial assistance. We also can direct parents to other funding sources. Please note, the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented scholarship application is available at
www.txgifted.org
Science: It's a Girl Thing
Celebrating 10 years of Promoting Our Future Women Scientist
Session I June 22-25 For Girls entering 5th and 6th grades.
Session II July 20-23 For Girls entering grades 7 and 8th grades.
July 2-23 For Girls entering grades 9th-11th.
Science: It's a Girl Thing is a residential camp for girls. The goals are to provide girls with strong role models and dispel myths and misconceptions about science and careers in science. Campers experience university life, hands-on classes and recreational activities. Some Classes include: food and nutrition, chemistry, environmental toxicology, the biology of disaster relief, engineering, mathematics, and animal science.
Shake Hands With Your Future
Session I June 7-12 Entering grades 8-11.
Session II July 5-10 Entering grades 4-7.
Shake Hands is a summer residential camp for academically talent students. Students experience university life and attend 2 classes. The camp includes field trips and recreational activities.
Run On The Wind
Session I June 7-12 Entering grades 7-11.
This is the inaugural summer for the Run on the Wind: Engineering for a Clean Tomorrow. Students will explore the power of the wind and the means by which we harness it. They will measure the wind, learn the basics of turbine design and test their wind turbine. They will learn what academic skills are necessary to succeed in this important emerging field. Attendance is limited to 45 students. We encourage early registration.
For More Information, brochure or an electronic PDF of the 2009 summer brochures, call IDEAL at 806-742-2420 or
email
For details about academic camp content, email
Martha Hise, Director.
Mrs. Simmerman has a copy of the brochures if you would like more information.