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Youth Adventure Program at Texas A&M University
Program Type
Summer Residential
Academic Field
Biological/Life Science, Business, Computer and Information, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Program Date Information
Term: Summer
July 10-15; July 17-23; July 24-30 (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 2011 include: Veterinary Medicine, Business: Advertising & Marketing, 3-D Graphics & Gaming, Architecture, Sport Management, Nautical Archeology, Medicine, Photography, Broadcast Media, Investigative Forensics, VizKids, 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://youthadventureprogram.com) 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 6-12 (all sessions are age/grade specific)
Cost
Range: $501-$1,000
$989 (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