Camp Psych - Summer Camp in Psychology
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 Camp Psych provides rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors a window into how psychological science works.
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Camp Goals/Overview
Sample Day
Camp Directors
Role of RAs/TAs
Comments from Past Campers and Their Parents
FAQs: Registration & Logistics, Camp Life, Health/Medical Concerns, College Preparation
Application Information
Camp Goals / Overview
The goal of Camp Psych is to provide a window into how psychological science works. What are some of the major questions investigated by psychologists? Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology; they will engage in research themselves. Perfect for students interested in psychology, this camp gives students an insider view of the field as well as preparation for college studies.
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-12:00 |
Topic Introduction: Helping Others: Acting and Failing to Act |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-4:00 |
Topic Action: Experimental Research on Helping |
| 4:00-6:00 | Free Choice Hour (e.g., relax in the dorm room, access to the library, time to read/prepare for next day’s sessions, tour campus) |
| 6:00-7:00 | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00 | Exploring Gettysburg: Guided Ghost Tour with RAs |
| 9:00-10:00 | Wind-down time in dorm rooms |
| 10:00 | Curfew |
Camp Directors
Drs. Brian P. Meier and Abigail A. Scholer, social psychologists with extensive experience in psychological research and teaching, are the directors of Camp Psych. Drs. Meier and Scholer have published over 60 papers in prestigious journals in psychology, regularly present at major psychological conferences, and have received grants, awards, and fellowships for both teaching and research. Brian Meier received both his B.S. and Ph.D. from North Dakota State University and is now an Associate Professor at Gettysburg College. Abigail Scholer, an alumna of Gettysburg College ('00), went on to receive her Ph.D. from Columbia University and is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. Both are thrilled to team up to direct Camp Psych at Gettysburg College. Their passion for psychology is infectious. Their classes are structured so that students are not only introduced to the fundamentals of psychological research methods but also get hands-on experience and opportunities to apply skills to real-world issues.
Role of RAs/TAs
Campers will live in a college residence hall with resident advisors, psychology majors at Gettysburg College. Resident advisors are selected based on their expertise in psychology and their maturity and experience mentoring younger students. Resident advisors will work with students in and outside of class to support the goals of the camp and all aspects of the campers' experiences.
Applying to Camp Psych
Step 1: Complete the online Camp Psych Application
Step 2: If accepted, we will send information about submitting payment as well as request information regarding medication, allergies and/or special dietary needs.
"Camp Psych is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in exploring the science of psychology. Gettysburg College has a highly regarded psychology department, and Professors Meier and Scholer are dynamic faculty who will provide an engaging and energetic introduction to the field. As both a professor of psychology and parent whose children participated in a wide variety of camps over the years, I am happy to recommend this experience!"
- President Janet Morgan Riggs '77
Camp Psych
717-337-6190
camppsych@gettysburg.edu
Psychology
Campus Box 407
300 North Washington St.
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
(717) 337-6171
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