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Gifted Summer Camp Opportunites for 2022
Plantation High School:
Plantation High School Gifted Summer Camp
Pompano Beach High School:
Pompano Beach High School’s Summer Camp for the Gifted
July 18th - July 28th
Monday - Thursday (No Camp on Fridays) 8:30AM - 3:30PM
https://www.browardschools.com/domain/14140- Mission Statement
Our mission is to recognize, nurture, and support gifted young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents and skills to make a positive difference.
Welcome
Pompano Beach High School will host a two-week; four-day per week summer camp for gifted students entering grades three through eight. This program is designed to challenge the intellectual and creative abilities of each participant.
Unique curriculum will offer academically talented students an exciting educational experience from exceptional educators who are experts in their content area and passionate about sharing their love of learning.
High school student mentors providing individual attention in a safe fun environment will assist each teacher.
Eligibility
Your child must meet the following criteria:
- Has been identified as a gifted student with a current Educational Plan (EP).
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- A recommendation from current teacher or school counselor stating the student is in the top 1% of their grade at their current school.
Western High School:
Western High School is once again excited to open the application to another summer of fun!
Currently they are planning on a full camp experience (300+ campers!). Time and circumstances will dictate any need to lower the number of campers. As was the situation last summer, we will follow all CDC and district guidelines for COVID-19 protocols.Their gifted camp will be held June 20-23 & 27-30, 2022. It runs from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, with the offering of sports camps 3:30 PM-5:30 PM. The two-week camp is $325, with a discount for free or reduced lunch participants (verification required). The sports camp is $50 a week. Students entering grades 3-6 are welcome to apply. The application closes on March 18th.Please view our camp web site (www.whsgiftedcamp.com) to see pictures from last year and to register for the 2022 camp. We look forward to another amazing summer.Plantation High School: Gifted summer camp information to be announced soon!Pompano Beach High School: Gifted summer camp information to be announced soon!Every parent wants their child to succeed in school but we know that sometimes it can be a challenge to parent a gifted child. Finding the appropriate activities, resources and materials to keep them interested can be time consuming. Gifted children need to be appropriately challenged so that they are engaged in their learning and continuously making progress regardless of what level they come in on.
Here we have some resources that can assist you in the identification, eligibility and planning process for your child. This information will help you support and advocate for your child every step of the way to ensure that their special abilities are met in the school setting.
Florida Department of Education/Technical Assistance Papers:
- Continued Eligibility for Gifted Students Transferring From Out-of-State
- Educational Plan Parent Handbook – Frequently Asked Questions
- 2021 Procedural Guide for Gifted Students
- Gifted Terminology
- Pre EP Meeting: Parent Feedback Form
- Pre EP Meeting: Gifted Student Feedback Form
- EdPlan Connect-Directions on how to access EASYIEP documents
Procedural Safeguards for Exceptional Students Who Are Gifted:
