Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school students over the summer months.
Subjects include psychology, creative writing, or information technology — learn more about our summer programming below!
On this page:
- 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp (June 21–26, 2020)
- Build a Bot and Code It Too (June 21–26, 2020)
- Civil War Camp (July 5–10, 2020)
- Camp Psych (July 12–17, 2020)
- Young Writers Workshop (July 12–17, 2020)
- Civil War Institute Summer Conference Scholarship (June 12–17, 2020)
3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp
June 21–26, 2020
Campers will learn the process of 3D printing from initial design to final print. They will utilize their creativity to design and build multiple objects, including their own miniature city. This is a novice level course with no previous 3D object modeling or printing knowledge needed. Campers will learn:
- To use software to design simple objects from scratch and to modify existing objects to their vision.
- To print their models using the 3D printer that they will get to take home!
- The inner workings and parts of a 3D printer.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: June 21–26, 2020
Cost: $1,395 for lodging for five nights, meals, activities, and the 3D printer
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Build a Bot and Code It Too
June 21–26, 2020
Campers will gain hands-on experience in coding, wiring electronics, and building robots through open source software and hardware. This camp is an introduction into the world of coding robotics and electronics.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: June 21–26, 2020
Cost: $1,395 for lodging for six days, meals, activities, the Arduino kit, and car
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Civil War Camp
July 5–10, 2020
Civil War Camp provides rising high school Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors an immersive experience into Civil War history.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: July 5–10, 2020
Cost: $1,350 for lodging, meals, and activities
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Camp Psych
July 12–17, 2020
Camp Psych provides rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a window into how psychological science works. Campers will get hands-on experience that introduces 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 this camp gives students an insider view of the field as well as preparation for college studies.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: July 12–17, 2020 (six days)
Cost: $1,350 for lodging for five nights, meals and activities
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Young Writers Workshop
July 12-17, 2020
Come enjoy a college-level creative writing experience. In our seminars and workshops you will develop your unique writing voice, and write your own story in one or more genres--poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen. Prepare to be inspired.
Meet new friends who share your passion for creative writing and your interest in poetry, fiction, nonfiction and writing for stage and screen. Be inspired by our seminars and workshops, and develop your own story in one or more genres.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: July 12-17, 2020 (six days)
Cost: $1,350 for lodging for five nights, meals, and various day and evening trips
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Apply for the Young Writers Workshop
Civil War Institute Summer Conference Scholarship
June 12–17, 2020 (application deadline Feb. 15)
The High School Student Scholarship Program component of Gettysburg College’s annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War era on the site of the war’s most decisive battle. Participants will join conference sessions, interact with noted historians, and participate in special tours and programming geared toward high school students, including a historical simulation activity revolving around the 1863 New York City Draft Riots.
Where: Gettysburg College campus
When: June 12–17, 2020 (application deadline Feb. 15)
Cost: No Charge (students are responsible for their own transportation to/from Gettysburg)
Who: Current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors