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Duke University - Young Writers Camp

The Duke Young Writers' Camp is open to students who are in grades 6-11 during the 2015-2016 academic year. Classes are designed to be academically challenging and focus on the creative and analytical processes of writing. Students will work on various projects, which may include newspaper features, short stories, character studies, journals, or short dramatic productions. Program highlights include: Opportunity to explore different genres, such as short fiction, poetry, journalism, and play writing Instruction by professional writers and educators Local guest speakers Daily Readers' Forum, where students share their work with...

Duke Game Design Camp

Participants in this math camp will further develop their problem solving and analytical skills while fostering their passion for math. Aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, the curriculum will enhance and broaden participants' understanding of core concepts learned during the school year. Through modeling, graphing, and solving real-world problems, participants will refine their problem solving strategies. Additionally, games, puzzles, and logic and reasoning challenges will provide fun opportunities for teamwork and confidence building activities. To learn how scientists and engineers apply math to collect and analyze data,...

Duke Forensic Science Camp

Forensic Science is the meeting point of chemistry, biology and physics for crime scene investigation. Students will learn techniques that forensic scientists use to determine what took place when crimes were committed. This camp will delve into the history of crime scene investigation utilizing experiments and applications of logic to practical questions. To solve these cases, campers will apply the basic principles of forensic science: recognizing and identifying a problem, collecting data through observation and experimentation, formulating and testing hypotheses. Some of the activities that campers will be exposed to include blood typing, blood...


Nike Tennis Camp at Duke University

This junior tennis in Durham is a great fit for all, it provides the ideal environment to learn from some of the best collegiate coaches and players in the country and compete against your peers