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Camp Innovate

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July 6 - 10, 2026

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Applications will open on March 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. Central Time. Make sure to join our Monthly Update email list to keep up with all future happenings at The Center.

The Center for Gifted Studies’ Camp Innovate is a one-week day camp designed for students with advanced ability and high interest who were in grades three, four, and five during the previous school year.

Curriculum

  • The experience features minds-on, hands-on instruction to engage children in learning at advanced levels. Throughout the week, teachers experienced in gifted education guide the students in learning that is differentiated for their particular needs and advanced levels.
  • The camp’s approach is interdisciplinary: Students study a single big idea across a variety of disciplines like language arts, math, science, social studies, theater, and art.
  • The camp features minds-on, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Registration is limited to 65 children.

Cost

  • Tuition is $450.
  • Tuition is due with completed application.
  • Need-based financial assistance is available.
  • No refund will be given after the student is placed in the program.

Lunch
Children bring their lunches. Teachers and children eat together either in the building or on the patio, depending on the weather. (Note: Camp Innovate is a nut-free environment.)

Qualifications

  • A teacher recommendation is required. A link will be emailed to you after you submit your application.
  • Student has shown high interest/achievement in one or more content areas or
  • Student is an advanced learner in comparison to age-mates

Additional Information
For articles on and photos of past camps, please search for Camp Explore on The Center's blog, Happenings at The Center for Gifted Studies.

 

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Requirements

  • Students must be completing 3rd - 5th grade, show high interest and ability, and be recommended by an educator.

Time and Cost

  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (CDT) daily
  • $450

Camp Experience

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 Last Modified 3/4/26