Vanderbilt university programs for high school students

Students eat most of their meals in the Commons Dining Center , a short walk from the residence hall. Eligibility: Students applying to Vanderbilt Summer Academy must submit qualifying documentation at the time of application.

In lieu of the above mentioned test scores, students may prefer to submit a portfolio for further assessment and review. Rising 7th Grade Student? Students who have recently completed 6th grade have the option to attend VSA Session I, where they will spend 5 days and 5 nights living and learning on the Vanderbilt campus.

Call the PTY office at for more information on how to apply for one or both programs. Additionally, PTY hosts a number of professional development opportunities for educators and serves as a local and national parent resource for gifted education. On-Campus Programs. SAVY — Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for the Young Day Program — Each summer rising 1 st through 7 th grade students take part in a variety of advanced courses taught by content experts.

Weekly sessions take place on Vanderbilt campus and are available for all grades in the months of June and July. WAVU — Weekend Academy at Vanderbilt University Day Program — An immersive academic experience on Vanderbilt Campus for current 7 th through 12 th gra de students that offers students a career exploration opportunity in a field of interest or curio sity.

Students live on campus and take advanced level courses taught by VU faculty , graduate students , and content experts in a challenging yet supportive environment. Virtual Programs. PTY Online Academy - Virtual Program - PTY Online Academy is an online learning opportunity for 3 rd through 12 th grade students that offers synchronous class experiences for the academically advanced students.

Outside of class students complete asynchronous assignments and meet during office hours with their instructor or teaching assistant for additional help. PTY Mentor Immersion - Virtual Program - Mentor Immersion at PTY a unique virtual experience designed for 10th through 12th grade students offering in-depth exposure in a field and the potential for independent research or a culminating product to be created with expert feedback.

If paired with a mentor in the field, students will participate in weekly meetings with their mentor and approximately other students in the same mentorship experience over the course of the program. Students who have recently completed 6th or 7th grade have the option to attend VSA, where they will spend 5 days and 5 nights living and learning on the Vanderbilt campus.

Rising 7th and 8th grade students can attend both the residential VSA program and day Career Connections program. It is important to note that the application timeline for Career Connections and VSA are slightly different if a student is applying to both programs.

Call the PTY office at for more information on how to apply for one or both programs. Whether you are a motivated young learner, the parent of a gifted child, or an educator who works with high-achieving students, there is something for everyone at PTY.

Join us! Join Us This Summer! Apply Now! VSA Rising Grades View Courses Apply Now Vanderbilt Summer Academy Vanderbilt Summer Academy is an intentionally designed, accelerated summer experience for academically advanced students, grounded in academic rigor and scholarly exploration, while also focused on fostering a strong sense of community and friendship. Why VSA? As a student, know that when you choose VSA, you are choosing a remarkable, holistic experience that will challenge you to pursue rigorous academic inquiry and will provide an unforgettable residential experience, giving you the opportunity to engage with others of similar and varying backgrounds.

Read More. Events on Demand. Vanderbilt University. Close Menu Vanderbilt University. All Vanderbilt. This is a community of learning dedicated to the fulfillment of human potential. Emilie Meason emilie. This camp is geared towards all Lacrosse skill range ages 12 It will focus on skills, position play and team concepts with an overall intense level of competition.

Lisa Gracey vulacrossecamp vanderbilt. Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Camps. The camps will focus on fundamental skills and all camps will be coached by members of the Vanderbilt coaching staff and available players. Soccer Youth Summer Day Camps are designed for players of all levels who want to learn and improve their fundamental soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Players are given the unique opportunity to receive individual instruction from Vanderbilt Soccer's coaching staff and players.

Each day is filled with a variety of activities to promote correct soccer technique including small-sided games to encourage personal involvement and enhance the understanding of team concepts; technical and ball mastery skills sessions; shooting drills; group pool time and much more. Boys and Girls ages Vanderbilt Tennis Camps.

Girls and boys between the ages of are welcome to all weeks. Camp is for players of all levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Vicki Spina vicki.

Campers celebrate music by participating in a songwriting workshop, recording session, songwriter's night, and a live performance on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. C amp Kesem. Kesem has innovative and fun-filled programs provide children with peers who understand their unique needs and create long-lasting impact.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder Camp Listings. Tennessee Disability Pathfinder provides free information, resources, support, and referrals to Tennesseans with disabilities and their families.

The link above provides a listing of camps in Tennessee for individuals with special needs. Vanderbilt University does not endorse nor is affiliated with the following organizations or programs.

We aim to inspire a lifelong passion for learning while teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence and follow-through in a fun learning environment. Variety of programs for Spring Break and Summer for grades K-9th. AK Diefenbach adiefenbach adventuresci. Visit their website at www. Barefoot Republic Camp and Retreat Center. Belle Meade Plantation Camps. Camps are divided into 2 age groups: rising Pre-Kindergarten 4 years old to rising 1st grade, and rising 2nd grade to rising 4th grade.

Civil War Camp accepts campers through rising 5th grade. Since , their campers have developed lifelong friendships and deep connections to Judaism and Israel. With enrollment limited to only campers, children enjoy a small, personal community with lots of individual attention. Camp Marymount. Camp Marymount gives children experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Campers learn to live in community with others and savor the simple things in life.

They also learn to identify plants, tend gardens, as well as learning outdoor living skills. Campers enjoy swimming and water sports, arts and crafts, horsemanship, archery, riflery, canoeing, drama and dance for girls, wrestling for boys, frisbee golf, working on the camp newsletter, and much, much more. Offering four overnight summer sessions — two for girls, and two for boys — to rising 1st graders thru rising 11th graders.