Enrichment Opportunities for Students 

Older opportunities are not deleted from site as many occur annually and each site will have updated information. 
​Opportunities are posted as they are shared.  
Educational Opportunities for Gifted Middle School Students 
from the Virginia Department of Education  ​
Educational Opportunities for Gifted Students at the High School Level from the Virginia Department of Education  
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education has compiled a list of virtual enrichment support materials that are broken up into both subject/content area, and categorized by grade levels K-12.  These virtual resources aren't limited to the areas of study in the Enrichment Resource Program.  The resources found in, Virtual Gifted and Talented Enrichment Support Materials can be used in all subject areas.  

Virginia Highlands Community College - Governor's Summer School

William and Mary Summer Enrichment Program Brochure 

STEM Academy K-5

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K-5 STEM Academy at the Higher Ed. Center in Abingdon, VA.  Five weeks of STEM.   Registration 

Emory & Henry Honors Band Day

Upward Bound at Virginia Highlands Community College

​The oldest of the TRIO programs, Upward Bound is designed to generate skills and motivation among secondary level students that are necessary for success in post secondary education. It was created in the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Permissible services provided to students in Upward Bound include instruction in basic skills needed to succeed in post secondary education, academic support services, exposure to cultural events, career counseling, and mentoring programs involving teachers.
Students participating in Upward Bound programs may receive stipends of up to $60 during the summer, and $40/month during the rest of the year. Upward Bound programs are sponsored by higher education institutions, public and private nonprofit agencies, and in exceptional cases by secondary schools.

Emory & Henry Summer Scholars

​Science and Creativity in Motion Summer Camp

​The Governor's School holds summer camps each June for elementary and middle school students. Classes feature advanced material and are designed to give students an opportunity to explore a specific field of interest in-depth while learning in a fun and exciting environment. The camps spark and intensify interest in math and science and most students register for the summer courses annually. 
If you would like to receive a copy of the brochure with detailed information about available classes, please call 540-440-5502.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL

100 Northwood Drive
Pulaski, VA 24301
Phone (540) 440-5502
Fax (540) 994-5841

Virginia Children's Engineering Convention

Virginia Children's Engineering Convention Registration 

ETSU hosting STEM camp for K-6 students beginning December 21, 2020

East Tennessee State University is inviting children to participate in a stem experience the week of Christmas.
It's called the Renaissance Child Winter Enrichment program, and is designed for children K-6.

The three-day STEM experience will take place from Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Counselors have planned several holiday arts and crafts, games and winter fun enrichment activities, including a field trip to the ETSU Planetarium.
Campers can be dropped off at Sam Wilson Hall at 8 a.m., and be picked up at 5 p.m. each day.
Those participating should bring a bag lunch, snack and drink with them.
Registration is $135 per camper. To register, click here or call the ETSU Office of Professional Development at (423) 493-8084.

Summer Enrichment Experience at Virginia Tech

UVA at Wise Wind and Percussion Day

Attention all high school band students and directors! UVA Wise's first annual Wind and Percussion Day is coming up on Thursday, November 3rd! This event combines last year's Brass Day and Woodwind Day events and adds in percussion to create a one-stop-shop for all high school band students to refine their instruments with world-class clinicians.

​NatSci + Ag Expo

Did you know that there are INCREDIBLE career opportunities in natural resources and agriculture? It's true! Join us for this SUPER fun event, and you'll learn about how you can start at VHCC and transfer to VT to pursue a career in natural resources or agriculture!

Virtual Virginia 3–5  Elementary Summer Enrichment Program

Virtual Virginia’s 3–5 Elementary Summer Enrichment Program gives Virginia public school divisions, schools, and learners high-quality synchronous and asynchronous core enrichment instruction throughout summer 2021 (40 instructional days).
Through this program, Virtual Virginia (VVA) will provide the asynchronous enrichment content and synchronous instruction via the VVA learning management system (LMS). Students will participate in instructional activities in Mathematics, Reading, Language Arts, and STEM.
The 3–5 Elementary Summer Enrichment Program is open to all learners in grades 3–5 and may be especially appealing to students who are new to online learning or will be enrolled in online instruction through VVA for the 2021–2022 school year.
Virtual Virginia will offer two sections of this program to accommodate varying school schedules and end dates across the Commonwealth:
  • Section A: VVA Online Summer Camp
    June 1–29 (20 days)
  • Section B: VVA Online Summer Olympics
    June 30—July 28 (20 days)

Kids' Tech University 

​March 20 and April 10, 2021

Kids’ Tech University teaches children about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects while providing them with valuable experience in a university setting.

The program is for boys and girls ages 9-12.

Register students at, http://www.cpe.vt.edu/swvac/.  

​The deadline for registration is February 27, 2021.  

Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program

Jordan Graham
Director of Summer Scholars & Leadership Institute Program
​The goal of Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program is to provide each student with an opportunity to begin a new adventure in learning and growing within the Emory & Henry community of faculty and staff.  

STEM Academy at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia 

STEM Academy for students in Kindergarten-5th Grade

The Henderson 
School of Appalachian Arts

​The mission of The Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts is to preserve, promote and provide a learning experience that has its roots in the culture and heritage of our Southern Appalachian Mountains.
Southwest Virginia Lift Initiative
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​Emory & Henry is proud to announce the “SWVA Lift Initiative” which offers students who meet the admittance standards and are Pell-eligible the opportunity to attend with no out-of-pocket tuition cost. The program will allow an E&H liberal arts education to be more accessible for students in the region, which is consistent with the College’s historical commitment to serving Southwest Virginia.

   UVA Summer Enrichment Program

In conjunction with the Curry School of Education, the University of Virginia announces the 40th year of its residential summer program for gifted and/or high ability students. Students enrolled in grades 4-10 during the 2017/2018 school year were able to apply to attend a twelve day session. SEP has three summer sessions:
  • Session I: June 17-28, 2018
  • Session II: July 1-12, 2018
  • Session III: July 15-26, 2018
Applications for the Summer program are available on this website every December 15th and are due on February 15th for that summer's program.

ARC/ORNL 2018 Summer STEM Program

Art Contest from Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy

The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is hosting is first annual Kids Calendar Art Contest. They are looking for artists in Kindergarten through fifth grade to feature in our 2018 DMME calendar. They are looking for original art surrounding these topics: Miners Healthy Streams Tree planting Renewable energy How do you use natural gas? Wildlife in Virginia Mine sites What’s your favorite thing about the geology of Virginia? What do the physiographic regions of Virginia look like to you? 

All forms to accomodate the contest are fond on the website (links from above)

Emory & Henry College Outdoor Program & Club Sports Preview Day

Emory and Henry Rugby
Disc - Golf
​Outdoor - Adventure Team

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp

​Coders Experience for Middle School Girls

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For the first time, the Capital One Coders Experience for Middle School Girls will be held at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center on Saturday, October 21st. The event is free, and open to any girl in 6th-8th grades. No prior coding experience is required; meals will be provided.
Coders Experience is an exciting, one-day event where young women learn how to create their own mobile app. During the day, participants will work individually and in teams to learn software development and to hone problem solving skills. Teams will compete for prizes, including a trip to the Women in Technology Experience in Richmond, Virginia.
Middle school girls in Southern Virginia are encouraged to attend this exciting event.
Register Here

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp

FCSEC offers students an opportunity to experience campus life while participating in a variety of fun-filled activities and challenging projects. The program combines daily hands-on classes with traditional summer camp fun. Instructors are college professors and teachers specially chosen for their unique abilities to make learning come alive.
Fees and Registration Information
Application

​Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program

June 18-23, 2017 Applications Accepted Until May 1$25 discount for applications received before March 30, 2017
Click on the picture to be taken to the official E&H Summer Scholar page.
The Emory & Henry Summer Scholars program is a one-week residential academic program for rising middle and high school students inclined toward academic adventure. For rising 6th - 9th graders, the traditional Summer Scholars program offers a unique mix of learning activities designed to broaden academic interests and expose students to a college-like setting. The Leadership Program, for rising 10th-12th graders, provides the same academic adventure while building the student's leadership skills. 
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University of Virginia
​Summer Enrichment Program

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​​The dates for the 2017 season are:
Session 1: June 18 - June 29, 2017
Session 2: July 2 - July 13, 2017
Session 3: July 16 - July 27, 2017
Click HERE to apply to this program. Applications are due by February 15, 2017. Please read the Summer Application Process page about how to apply to SEP for the summer program 2017.

To read more details about the Saturday Program or the Summer Program , please click on the link in the side bar on the left-hand side of this screen "Saturday Enrichment Program" or "Summer Enrichment Program". Please call or email us with any questions at curry-sep@virginia.edu or 434-924-3182.

NASA
(on-line extensions) 

NASA Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships

Keep Our Park Litter Free Poster Contest

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Wayne C. Henderson Music Scholarships and Grants

For more information please visit the Wayne C. Henderson website.
Wayne C. Henderson Music Scholarship and Grants Application
Application Submission Deadline:  March 1

​Law in Society Award

Scholarship Opportunities
What is the Law In Society Award?The Law in Society competition is sponsored by the Virginia State Bar and its Litigation Section and Communications Committee, in cooperation with the Virginia State Department of Education, to increase awareness and appreciation of our legal system among high school students. The criterion for the competition is an essay in response to a hypothetical on a predetermined topic. Awards go to students whose essays best demonstrate a superior understanding of the role and value of our legal system in our everyday lives. 
To enter, complete the Entry Form and follow the submission instructions.
A panel of volunteers from the Virginia State Bar will judge all entries. 
All winners will receive a current hardback copy of Strunk & White's Elements of Style. Awards will be presented in May/June 2017 at the winners’ schools.
The first place winner’s essay will be published on the VSB website. View the 2016 Grand Prize Winners and Finalists.
Prize Amounts
1st Place$2,300 
2nd Place$1,850 
3rd Place$1,350 
Honorable Mentions (5)$250 The entry deadline is Friday, February 10, 2017 at 4 p.m.
Electronic submissions either by Google sharing or email are preferred. Please do not duplicate your entries by e-mailing and sending hard copies.
Entry InformationPlease submit your essay electronically via this Google form or as an attachment to lawinsociety@vsb.org. 
1. If not using Google, please attach the entry form and essay to your e-mail. Essays in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF documents are preferred.
3. Very important: Your name and school name should appear only on your entry form and e-mail. Do not include names on page headers or footers. The title should be the heading for the document.
Don’t forget! The essay and entry form must be received at the offices of the Virginia State Bar by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017, to be eligible for judging.
4. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please do not duplicate your entries by e-mailing and sending hard copies. If you are unable to e-mail your entry, please submit via mail for delivery by the deadline date of Friday, February 10, 2017.
Mail:
Print out entry form.
Mail completed entry form and essay to:
Virginia State Bar
Law In Society Award
1111 East Main Street, Suite 700
Richmond, VA 23219-0026


For questions, please contact:
Dee Norman
Law In Society Essay Award
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 700
Richmond, VA 23219-0026
Phone: (804) 775-0594
lawinsociety@vsb.org

​Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology

​BLAST will offer dynamic three-day residential summer experiences on the campuses of Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia in the summer of 2017.  Through innovative hands-on sessions taught by faculty members and staff, students will explore the fun and excitement of STEM while residing in a college dorm.
Current Virginia 8th and 9th grade students with at least a C+ average and a desire to explore STEM opportunities are encouraged to apply.
BLAST is offered FREE of charge to students, however, transportation to and from the universities is the responsibility of each family.  Students who have previously participated in BLAST are not eligible.
  • Session 1:  June 18-21 – Old Dominion University
  • Session 2:  July 16-19 – Virginia Tech
  • Session 3:  July 23-26 – Virginia Tech
  • Session 4:  July 30-August 2 – University of Virginia
Contact:  blast@spacegrant.org

NewFBI Richmond Outreach Initiative

Kids' Tech University

October 22, 2016 and April 22, 2017

William and Mary School of Education

Center for Gifted Education

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William and Mary School of Education, Center for Gifted Education provides enrichment opportunities for gifted and high-ability students.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Youth Music Competition
The 4th Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Youth Music Competition.
Saturday, September 17th. Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol, VA
Registration 9:00 am to 9:30 am
Competition Begins at 10:00 am
Open to Ages 5-18
Categories: Banjo, Fiddle/Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Uke and Band Competition
Registration is $10. Students can register in multiple categories.
For more details go to www.caposmusicstore.com/events
 
The Scott Street Five String Finals (youth banjo competition)
Presented by JAMinc and the Virginia Folklife Program through The Richmond Folk Festival
This year, there will be two divisions and two sets of finalists…for bluegrass/Scruggs-style players and for clawhammer/old time players. After a preliminary round of YouTube video entries, three finalists will be selected in each division by an expert panel. Finalists will compete live on the CarMax Family Stage at the Richmond Folk Festival on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. The distinguished judging panel will be led by bluegrass banjo pioneer and Grand Ole Opry member Sonny Osborne. Winners in each division will receive a handsome trophy, a demo recording session at In Your Ear Studios, and a $1000 cash prize. Runners up receive $600 with $400 for third place.
Entry Deadline:  5:00pm Friday, September 30th 
Age Requirement:  18 or younger as of October 8, 2016  
Finalists:  3 finalists in each division will be notified by October 3rd
Live Final Competition: Saturday, October 8th at 4pm
For more information go to http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/banjo/
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Hack Day

​UVa-Wise and the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center are excited to bring Major League Hacking’s Local Hack Day to Abingdon, Virginia for the very first time! Join us on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. for this awesome 12-hour event that kicks off MLH’s 2017 Hack-A-Thon season!
 
What is Local Hack Day?
 
Simply put, hacking is creative problem solving. A hackathon brings people together to use technology to transform ideas into reality.
 
Local Hack Day is a global event that brings together thousands of students from around the world, each concurrently participating in their own 12-hour hack day. To keep all the hack days connected, MLH will be livestreaming the whole thing! While participants learn about new technologies and work to tackle a problem of their choosing, they will have the opportunity to connect with other hackers across the globe. Interactive chatrooms and other fun activities will make this a memorable day for everyone involved.
 
If you’re a teacher, high school or college student, or just someone who’s interested in exploring and developing technology, Local Hack Day is perfect for you! Participate as an individual or join a team; start a brand new project or bring something that you’ve been working on–it’s all up to you!
 
You do not have to have any experience in hacking to participate!
 
Visit localhackday.mlh.io to register and be sure to choose Abingdon, Virginia as your city!

Summer Scholars Institute & Leadership Program
June 12-17, 2016
The Emory & Henry Summer Scholars program is a one-week residential academic program for rising middle and high school students inclined toward academic adventure. For rising 6th - 9th graders, the traditional Summer Scholars program offers a unique mix of learning activities designed to broaden academic interests and expose students to a college-like setting. The Leadership Program, for rising 10th-12th graders, provides the same academic adventure while building the student's leadership skills. 

January 15: Applications are accepted Online.
  • April 15: Deadline for applications
  • March 15: Final day for early admission with $25 discount.
  • April 18: Acceptance letter sent by email
  • May 2: First tuition payment due. $300. No refunds after May 2, 2016. 
  • May 16: Final tuition due. All forms due. 
  • May 30: Final program information sent to parents by email. 
  • June 12: 3 p.m. Program Registration, 4:30 p.m. Welcome Assembly
  • June 17: 12:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony, Wiley Hall, Auditorium

Wayne C Henderson 2016 Music Scholarship

www.waynehenderson.org

Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp 2016
http://www2.ferrum.edu/fcsec/

BLAST is ready for 8th and 9th Graders

BLAST will offer dynamic three-day residential summer experiences on the campuses of Old Dominion University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia in the summer of 2016.  Through innovative hands-on sessions taught by faculty members and staff, students will explore the fun and excitement of STEM while residing in a college dorm.
Current Virginia 8th and 9th grade students with at least a C+ average and a desire to explore STEM opportunities are encouraged to apply.
BLAST is offered FREE of charge to students, however, transportation to and from the universities is the responsibility of each family.  Students who have previously participated in BLAST are not eligible.
  • Session 1:  June 26-29 – Old Dominion University
  • Session 2:  July 13-16 – Virginia Tech
  • Session 3:  July 24-27 – University of Virginia
  • Session 4:  July 31-August 3 – University of Virginia
Contact:  blast@spacegrant.org

Science and Creativity in Motion Summer Camp
The Governor's school holds summer camps each June for elementary and middle school students. Classes feature advanced material and are designed to give students an opportunity to explore a specific field of interest in-depth while learning in a fun and exciting environment. The camps spark and intensify interest in math and science and most students register for the summer courses annually. Summer camp brochures is available as pdfs below.
Summer Program Brochure 

University of Virginia
Curry School of Education
2016 Summer Enrichment Program

For more information and application, go to:
www.curry.virginia.edu/sep
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology