Gifted & Talented Links & Out of School Offerings
Updated: Family Outtings 2/13/17 The ESC of Lorain County has an extensive list of summer activities. Feel free to check out their website for further details. Summer Camp 2015 Guide
Families,
Please feel free to send me an email or note if your family enjoys a particular activity around town or if you notice certain links aren't functioning. I’d love to compile your hidden gems into a collaborative list we can share with one another! Enjoy your precious family time, exploring, questioning, wondering, and learning alongside your child.
A Sampling of Enrichment, Summer Camps, & Contests in the Greater Cleveland Area:
Science:
· Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camp-https://www.cmnh.org/education/summer-camps
o Discover and participate in camps like: junior medical, forensics, veterinary or future scientists programming. Scholarships are also available.
· Great Lakes Science Center Summer Camps- http://www.greatscience.com/programs/summer-camps.aspx
o Certified educators teach these camps and cater to the needs of preschool to high school students. There are 74 themes and 10 locations to choose from in areas like: storybook science, physics, spa science, animal adaptations, amazing architect, and aerospace.
· Cleveland Metroparks Zoo- http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Zoo/Education-Opportunities/19.aspx
o Programming options are available for students 3-14 years of age. Learn more about conservation, life cycles, classification, basic needs, or become a “counselor in training” to develop leadership skills.
Math:
· Math Monkey- http://www.mathmonkeycleveland.com/
o Located in Solon, Math Monkey offers supplemental math programming to kids in grades 4-12. A game based program offers summer and enrichment opportunities.
· The Math Corps at CSU- http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/dept /mathematics/mathcorpcle/index.html
o Math enrichment fuses with mentor-ship to bring middle and high school offerings to students.
Technology:
· iD Tech Camps at Case Western- http://www.idtech.com/locations/ohio-summer-camps/cleveland/id-tech-case-western-reserve/
o Small class sizes of 8 offer programming options for kids 7-18 years old. The camps target skills like video game and web design, animation, and video editing.
· Antics Tech Camps- http://www.classroomantics.com/cleveland-akron-ohio/
o Offerings target ages 7-13 in areas like: LEGO robotics, animation, computer programming, and video gram design. Camps are located throughout the Cleveland area.
Arts:
· The Beck Center for the Arts- http://www.beckcenter.org/
o A variety of summer dance, theater, and visual arts camps are available to extend interests.
· Cleveland Institute of Young Artists- http://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/young-artist-classes
o Harness problem solving and critical thinking through 3D design, painting, ceramics, drawing, and jewelry making.
· Olmsted Performing Arts-http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/events/event/camps/
o Explore dance, acting, music, outdoor play, arts, and gymnastics through offerings provided at Olmsted Performing Arts.
Contests:
· Consult Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/contests.htm) for an extensive listing.
Below you will find a much abbreviated sampling.
Math/Science:
o Wouldn’t It Be Cool If…- http://www.wouldntitbecoolif.com/
o Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors- http://rubberbandcontest.org/
English Language Arts:
o WordMasters Challenge-http://www.wordmasterschallenge.com/
o Neuroscience for Kids Writing Contest- http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/contest8.html
Arts:
o SENG Kids’ Film Contest- http://www.sengifted.org/
o Doodle 4 Google- http://www.google.com/doodle4google/
Technology:
o InventAGame Best Buy and Electronic Arts- http://www.bkfk.com/games/
Other:
· Ohio Association for Gifted Children-http://www.oagc.com/?q=summerops
o Students and parents can search through summer opportunities in the region for which they reside.
· Berea City School District- http://www.berea.k12.oh.us/Page/2226
o For an extensive listing of local resources and their websites feel free to frequent The Berea City School District homepage. Click upon the service tab and select Gifted Services. Along the left hand column there will be a link for Parent & Student Resources. After clicking on this link feel free to browse the enrichment and summer opportunities, in addition to college admission and other resources.
· Tri-C Summer Offerings- http://www.tri-c.edu/enrichment/camps/Pages/default.aspx
o Explore classes in areas like: art, fashion design, martial arts, film making, STEM, performing arts, and music exploration.
· Hawkens School Summer Programming- https://www.hawken.edu/Page/Programs/Summer-Programs
o An endless list of offerings are available through their summer programming guide. Sports, cooking, music, math, art, science, and photography classes are available for a multitude of ages. Hawkens has locations in Lyndhurst, Gates Mills, and Cleveland.
Family Outings: A Gifted & Talented Resource Guide
Theater/Arts:
Families,
Please feel free to send me an email or note if your family enjoys a particular activity around town or if you notice certain links aren't functioning. I’d love to compile your hidden gems into a collaborative list we can share with one another! Enjoy your precious family time, exploring, questioning, wondering, and learning alongside your child.
A Sampling of Enrichment, Summer Camps, & Contests in the Greater Cleveland Area:
Science:
· Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camp-https://www.cmnh.org/education/summer-camps
o Discover and participate in camps like: junior medical, forensics, veterinary or future scientists programming. Scholarships are also available.
· Great Lakes Science Center Summer Camps- http://www.greatscience.com/programs/summer-camps.aspx
o Certified educators teach these camps and cater to the needs of preschool to high school students. There are 74 themes and 10 locations to choose from in areas like: storybook science, physics, spa science, animal adaptations, amazing architect, and aerospace.
· Cleveland Metroparks Zoo- http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Zoo/Education-Opportunities/19.aspx
o Programming options are available for students 3-14 years of age. Learn more about conservation, life cycles, classification, basic needs, or become a “counselor in training” to develop leadership skills.
Math:
· Math Monkey- http://www.mathmonkeycleveland.com/
o Located in Solon, Math Monkey offers supplemental math programming to kids in grades 4-12. A game based program offers summer and enrichment opportunities.
· The Math Corps at CSU- http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/dept /mathematics/mathcorpcle/index.html
o Math enrichment fuses with mentor-ship to bring middle and high school offerings to students.
Technology:
· iD Tech Camps at Case Western- http://www.idtech.com/locations/ohio-summer-camps/cleveland/id-tech-case-western-reserve/
o Small class sizes of 8 offer programming options for kids 7-18 years old. The camps target skills like video game and web design, animation, and video editing.
· Antics Tech Camps- http://www.classroomantics.com/cleveland-akron-ohio/
o Offerings target ages 7-13 in areas like: LEGO robotics, animation, computer programming, and video gram design. Camps are located throughout the Cleveland area.
Arts:
· The Beck Center for the Arts- http://www.beckcenter.org/
o A variety of summer dance, theater, and visual arts camps are available to extend interests.
· Cleveland Institute of Young Artists- http://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/young-artist-classes
o Harness problem solving and critical thinking through 3D design, painting, ceramics, drawing, and jewelry making.
· Olmsted Performing Arts-http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/events/event/camps/
o Explore dance, acting, music, outdoor play, arts, and gymnastics through offerings provided at Olmsted Performing Arts.
Contests:
· Consult Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page (http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/contests.htm) for an extensive listing.
Below you will find a much abbreviated sampling.
Math/Science:
o Wouldn’t It Be Cool If…- http://www.wouldntitbecoolif.com/
o Rubber Band Contest for Young Inventors- http://rubberbandcontest.org/
English Language Arts:
o WordMasters Challenge-http://www.wordmasterschallenge.com/
o Neuroscience for Kids Writing Contest- http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/contest8.html
Arts:
o SENG Kids’ Film Contest- http://www.sengifted.org/
o Doodle 4 Google- http://www.google.com/doodle4google/
Technology:
o InventAGame Best Buy and Electronic Arts- http://www.bkfk.com/games/
Other:
· Ohio Association for Gifted Children-http://www.oagc.com/?q=summerops
o Students and parents can search through summer opportunities in the region for which they reside.
· Berea City School District- http://www.berea.k12.oh.us/Page/2226
o For an extensive listing of local resources and their websites feel free to frequent The Berea City School District homepage. Click upon the service tab and select Gifted Services. Along the left hand column there will be a link for Parent & Student Resources. After clicking on this link feel free to browse the enrichment and summer opportunities, in addition to college admission and other resources.
· Tri-C Summer Offerings- http://www.tri-c.edu/enrichment/camps/Pages/default.aspx
o Explore classes in areas like: art, fashion design, martial arts, film making, STEM, performing arts, and music exploration.
· Hawkens School Summer Programming- https://www.hawken.edu/Page/Programs/Summer-Programs
o An endless list of offerings are available through their summer programming guide. Sports, cooking, music, math, art, science, and photography classes are available for a multitude of ages. Hawkens has locations in Lyndhurst, Gates Mills, and Cleveland.
Family Outings: A Gifted & Talented Resource Guide
Theater/Arts:
- Children’s Theater (http://childrenstheater.playhousesquare.org/)
- Explore workshops, children’s festivals, and shows through the website above.
- Art Museum (http://www.mocacleveland.org/learning/family-programs)
- Check out the tinker space program and family fun days. Seasonal events and monthly programs for kids of all ages.
- The Holden Arboretum-Kirtland, OH (http://www.holdenarb.org/home/)
- Guided tours and educational programs are provided during every season. Their mission centers upon horticulture, conservation, and environmental science as it relate to people’s lives and wellness.
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Zoo/Zoo.aspx)
- Akron Zoo (https://www.akronzoo.org)
- Lake Farm Park-Kirtland, OH (http://www.lakemetroparks.com/)
- Learn and immerse yourself in sheep herding/sheering (seasonal), farm technology, a corn maze, field crops, wagon rides, plant science center, and the barnyard.
- Lake Erie Nature Center-Bay Village (http://www.lensc.org/)
- Explore animals, nature, or the planetarium. Numerous family and child programs are listed on the website which provide a wealth of information.
- Rockefeller Greenhouse (http://www.rockefellergreenhouse.org/)
- Botanical Gardens (http://www.cbgarden.org/)
- Cleveland Police Museum- (http://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org)
- NASA Glen Research Tours (216) 433-9653, call for reservations (free public tours of its research facilities April through October)-
- Questing (http://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/Main/Questing.aspx)
- During April 15th-November 15th follow a map and clues as you explore the Ohio and Eerie Canalway. There are stamps to collect as you successfully complete your riddles as well as a signature page to track your journey.
- Heritage Tour: Take a Hike Tours (May 16th- September 17th 2017) (http://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/history/heritage-tourism/)
- Free tours are offered of the five unique districts of downtown Cleveland (Gateway District, Warehouse District, Playhouse Square, and Canal Basin Park located in the Flats)
- Westside Market (http://westsidemarket.org/)
- Turn your visit into an exploration of budgeting, nutrition, and planning a balance meal. Incorporate measurement and the importance of following directions by executing the meal as a family.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (http://clevelandfed.org/)
- The museum is free and includes 30 or more interactive exhibits.
- Library (http://www.lorainpubliclibrary.org/)
- Check out events and book sales in your community.