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2008 Summer Centers Brochure


**Consult the list below for deadline extensions for some Centers.  If you have questions call Stephanie Zenker, 410-767-0821.


GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION IN MARYLAND .......................... 2
FACTS AT A GLANCE
 .................................................................... 3
APPLICATION FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS
 ............................... 26-32


Online Application and Instructions

Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 15, 2008 except for the Centers for the Arts that have varying deadlines.  Please check the deadlines in RED beneath each Center for the Arts.


*
Map #

Maryland Summer
Center for . . .


Content Area


Fall 2008 Grade Levels


Dates


Residential/
Non-Residential


Page

1 Fine and Performing Arts at Salisbury University
Closed
orchestra, musical
theatre, acting,
visual arts, digital
video/television production
7 - 12 7/6 - 7/19

R

4-5
2 Arts at the Eubie Blake
National Jazz Institute
and Cultural Center

Deadline extended until May 3
singing, acting,
dance, visual arts
Jazz Instrumental
Workshop

4 - 8

9 - 12

6/23- 7/14

NR

6-7
3 Performing and Digital Arts at Towson University
Deadline extended until May 15
instrumental, vocal, dance,
acting, digital audio and
film production
6 - 8 6/16 -
7/25

NR

8-9
4 Paleontology
Deadline extended until April 29
science 7 - 9 6/23 - 7/2

NR

10
5 Conservation Research
Deadline extended until May 16
science 5 - 8 7/14 - 7/25

NR

11
6 Aquatic Research
Deadline extended until April 29
science 7 - 9

7/14 - 7/25

NR

12
7 Space Science
Deadline extended until April 29
science 6 - 7 6/23 - 7/3

NR

13
8 Environmental  Studies
Deadline extended until April 29
science 5 - 10 7/20 -
8/1

R

14
9

History and Science
Aboard Sultana

Deadline extended until April 22

science, history 6 - 8 7/7 -
8/1

R

15
10 Environmental and Historical Research
Deadline extended until April 29
history, technology
science, history
4 - 8

6/23 -
7/11

NR

16-17
11 Mathematics at Frostburg U.
Deadline extended until May 1
mathematics 5 - 9 7/21 - 8/1

NR

18
12 Law and Government
Deadline extended until April 30
law and government 9 - 10 7/21 - 8/1

NR

19
13 Future Engineers: Robot Design at Frostburg U.
Deadline extended until April 30
engineering 9 - 12 7/6 -
7/18

R

20
14 Physics of Solar and Wind Power at Frostburg U.
Closed
physics, science,
mathematics

6 - 9

7/13 - 7/18

R/NR

21
15 Environmental Conservation
& Historical Preservation

Deadline extended until May 16
science, art, history
creative writing
5 - 7 7/5 - 7/13

R

22-23
16 Lunar Robotic Exploration
at UMBC

Deadline extended until April 29
science 8

6/23 - 7/3

NR

24
17 Chinese Studies
Deadline extended until May 16
Chinese 4 – 6 7/7 – 7/18
NR
25


*
Refer to the numbered map of Maryland on the previous page for approximate location of the Center.

Various sessions within timeframe

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2008 for guaranteed consideration. All applications received after this date will be considered on a space availability basis.


NOTE: Application deadlines for Arts Centers are earlier to allow for auditions.

 

Page updated: 05.05.08


Contact Information
Stephanie F. Zenker, Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:  410-767-0821
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