Create a List of Programs of Interest As You Browse

Select and save programs of interest using the checkboxes provided as you browse and search.

The programs you collect will be available for viewing and printing (all at once!) throughout your current login session.

Comment About Your Past Expericence With a Program in This Catalog

Former students, parents, and academic professionals may submit comments that they believe will be helpful to prospective attendees. All comments will be reviewed and approved by Duke TIP before being included as a part of this listing.

Tell Us About Your Academic Experience

Know of a good summer program or school for gifted students? Duke TIP would like to hear about it.

Youth Adventure Program at Texas A&M University

Program Type

Summer Residential

Academic Field

Biological/Life Science, Business, Computer and Information, Engineering, Law/Politics, Physical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts

Program Date Information

Term: Summer

July 11-16; July 18-24; July 25-31 (one-week sessions)

Description

The Youth Adventure Program (YAP) is a series of one-week "unique topic" courses of study directed by university faculty. Students select one course in the week of their choice and attend class sessions twice daily. In the afternoons and evenings, the campers are able to participate in social activities, innovative events, and interactive games. Students have access to the Texas A&M Recreation Center and also compete in our heralded "Amazing Race" and "Wacky Olympic" competitions. The camp is residential, and all students are housed in a luxury dorm with adult supervision. Courses for 2010 include: Veterinary Medicine, Business: Advertising & Marketing, 3-D Graphics & Animation, Architecture: Designing Cities, Sport Management, Parks and Recreation, Medicine, Photography, Broadcast Media, Investigative Forensics, Computer Design, Physical Science, Robotics, Astronomy, Engineering, and a course devoted to Attending Texas A&M University (information pertaining to applying and getting accepted plus introduction to "The Spirit of Aggieland"). For more information, visit our web site (http://yap.tamu.edu) to obtain specific course dates/descriptions and to download an application.

Admissions Criteria

Application, registration fee

Grades/Age Levels

Middle School, High School

Rising grades 7-12 (all sessions are age/grade specific)

Cost

Range: $501-$1,000

$899 (room, board, and all costs included)

Financial Aid

Financial aid is limited.

Locations

College Station, Texas, United States

Contact

Email: yap@tamu.edu
Web: http://www.youthadventureprogram.com
Phone: (979) 845-1802

All Comments

This is a cool program! ~ Student

Educational Opportunity Guide