Summer Science and Robotics Program for High Ability Students
The Maryvillle Summer Science and Robotics Program for High Ability Students is an engaging opportunity for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. We offer high end programming with highly qualified faculty, including professors, engineers, computer programmers, and gifted certified teachers.
The program is designed for children and teens ages 5-15 who are either already identified as gifted or who perform well above others their age in science, technology, engineering, and/or math including exceptional use of engineering toys such as LEGO or other building sets.
Our classrooms have small class sizes and are highly differentiated to meet individual participant needs. Participants work in pairs with ability peers. Class sizes are limited to 12-14 participants with an overall participant to faculty/staff ratio of 1:6. Each classroom contains an expert faculty member and an assistant education student. Some classrooms may also include a graduate student in a gifted education practicum.
The program capacity is very limited and expected to fill early. Complete our online registration as soon as possible.
Class times
The program runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3, 2012. Participants may participate full time (4 classes), sign up for a morning class in either or both weeks, an afternoon class in either or both weeks, or take a morning class one week and an afternoon class in the other.
Morning participants arrive between 8:50 and 9:10 and must be picked up between 11:50 and 12:10. Afternoon participants arrive between 12:50 and 1:10 and must be picked up between 3:50 and 4:10. Full-day participants arrive between 8:50 and 9:10 and must be picked up between 3:50 and 4:10.
Before and after care is not available this year.
See the schedule for individual course times.
Lunch options
For full-day participants, a lunch buffet is available in our state-of-the-art dining hall under the supervision of our staff for $34.50/week. Special options are available for those with food allergies upon advanced request. Participants may also bring their own lunches.
University setting
Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a four-year, private university located in St. Louis, Mo., and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Colleges in the National Universities category. Maryville offers a welcoming and safe campus with a nurse and security officers on site. Building and room information will be emailed after registration.
Questions?
Email us at robot@maryville.edu.