National Youth Science Camp®
The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school. Students from around the country and the world are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
Youth Science Leadership Institute
The Youth Science Leadership Institute is an intense two week-long immersion into science and leadership for young scientists from throughout the Western Hemisphere. In a rustic setting, students will be challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies, and will have opportunities to push themselves physically in an extensive outdoor program. At present, the YSLI is held in conjunction with the National Youth Science Camp.
Youth Science Discovery Experience
The NYSF is looking forward to the second pilot session of our new program, the Youth Science Discovery Experience (YSDE), to begin later this year. This project-based program provides high school teachers and sophomores with a research experience guided by scientists in a variety of fields. These advisors include scientists from Fernow Experimental Forest, Azimuth Solar, the National Energy Technology Laboratory, and Canaan Valley Institute. YSDE is based in Tucker County, WV and takes advantage of local opportunities for field research in such areas as hydrology, geochemistry, and energy technology. Canaan Valley Institute hosts YSDE’s academic activities at its innovative Research and Education Center in Davis.
YSDE participants meet as a whole program for three sessions in Canaan Valley throughout the 2011-12-11 school year, collaborating, gathering data, and gaining background in research tools and methods. YSDE also balances intensive academic work with outdoor recreational pursuits. Between residential sessions, teams stay in contact with their advising scientists and continue their research from their home towns and institutions. The final visit to Canaan Valley will culminate in a colloquium and poster session in which the research teams present conclusions and suggestions for further study. Thanks to grant funding from NASA, the NYSF is pleased to offer the Youth Science Discovery Experience without cost to participants.
West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science
The West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science (GSMS) is a summer residential program providing academic enrichment in the areas of science and math for current 7th and 8th graders living in and attending school in West Virginia. The National Youth Science Foundation operates GSMS Green Bank, a program taking place at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
West Virginia Youth Science Camp
In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Education, the Foundation is developing a new program to serve West Virginia 10th grade students.
West Virginia Spanish Language Immersion Camp
In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Education, and the Canaan Valley Institute, the Foundation is providing technical support for the development of this new program that will serve West Virginia students.