Summer Trek is a four day enrichment program for academically gifted students who are currently enrolled in Grades 3-8. This program offers Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) related sessions. Students are able to participate in two sessions of their choice.

Students will attend from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Parents must provide student transportation. Students will be notified when applications become available. The application will be sent to students' HCS Google account. When completing the application, please remind students to select their current grade level and current school.

Parents/Guardians will receive a confirmation email for their child(ren)'s registration and informational emails leading up to Summer Trek. Parents/Guardians should make sure their correct email is on file in Infinite Campus and check their SPAM/JUNK email folder if they do not receive the emails.

Join Artspace for 8-weeks of fun and creativity during their Summer Camps for rising Grades 1-12! They offer week-long summer art camps in various mediums, taught by professional artists, who lead students in the creative process, encourage exploration, and produce one-of-a-kind projects! While creating, students have the opportunity to meet working artists and view exhibitions from national and regional exhibiting artists in their unique facility in downtown Raleigh.

For more information, please visit their official website by clicking HERE.

Campbell University’s STEM Camps provide rising 6th through 12th graders the opportunity to do hands-on activities while exploring engineering, pharmacy, and health sciences programs.

For more information, please visit Campbell University's website by clicking HERE.

Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future. Our diverse courses are tailored to the interests and questions top of mind for today’s students while delivering the Duke experience through interactions with Duke faculty, researchers and guest speakers, who are experts in their fields.

For more information, please visit the Duke University Pre-College Programs website by clicking HERE.

These Summer Garden Camps give campers the opportunity to spend time learning, creating, exploring and playing in the gardens of the Arboretum at NC State University.  Week-long camps allow campers to unplug and spend time outdoors making friends and exploring while growing their appreciation of nature. Camps range from preschool to rising eighth graders.

Excited and looking for more details about camp offerings? Find out more about each camp week at their official website by clicking HERE.

North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) camps let your child explore their creative side in a one-of-a-kind setting. Time in the galleries and walks through the Museum Park provide endless inspiration during fun-filled weeks. Campers not only make their own amazing pieces but also get to engage with great works while making connections between art and their lives.

For more information, please visit NCMA's website by clicking HERE.

The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.

For more information, please visit the NC Department of Public Instruction website by clicking HERE.

North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics (NCSSM) offers summer programs for students who are rising 5th-graders through high school seniors. With specialized coursework in areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedical sciences, and engineering, students have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experiences.

To find out which summer program is right for your child, please visit NCSSM's website by clicking HERE.

This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun (coding, game development, robotics, and design), they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms.

For more information, please visit the official website by clicking HERE.

Zebra Robotics provides quality training to students in the field of Robotics and Coding. Their innovative approach to STEM education equips students with the skills and knowledge required to have the upper hand in a fast-paced, technology-driven future.

Zebra Robotics was founded with the vision of educating students in a fun, encouraging, and competitive fashion. They help students develop their critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, fun curriculums that have been tailored and refined by knowledgeable instructors. Most importantly, students learn time management, leadership, perseverance, confidence, communication, and team-building skills through their journey with Zebra Robotics.

They offer summer camps at various locations including Holly Springs, Cary, and Raleigh. They also offer classes throughout the year. For more information, please visit their official website by clicking HERE.

For many families, summer days leave kids with lots of freeform time to fill! Right alongside arts and crafts, it can be easy to explore science and engineering! Hands-on STEM is a great way for kids to unplug and make, build, experiment, and explore.

Check out Science Buddies’ lineup of summer science activities: here.

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