Summer Enrichment Camp

The Summer Enrichment Camp gives middle school students the chance to experience college-level activities, from laboratory work to small group discussions, in a real college classroom environment. Find out what college students learn and how they learn. Get a head start on your high school and future college career!
2024
camp returns in June
5-8th
grade students
$250
cost per student

Be a Buckeye for a week!

Who

Rising 5th-8th grade boys & girls

What

The enrichment program is led by Ohio State Newark faculty and students. The program provides students with opportunities to explore a variety of academic disciplines while performing laboratory experiments, small group activities or assignments in the campus's state-of-the-art facilities with Ohio State Newark's world-renowned professors. Students will gain exposure to subject matter that will allow for the development of ideas, opinions, critical thinking skills, knowledge and understanding as they prepare for middle school, high school and their college experience.

Where

The Ohio State University at Newark campus, 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055.

When

June (dates to come) 2024, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please arrive five minutes early. Friday will be a short day with camp ending with a closing ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Parents or guardians are invited to join us for this ceremony where each student will be recognized with a certificate of completion.

Why enroll? 

The summer enrichment program is tailored for students who want to explore a variety of academic areas in a fun and relaxed environment while learning more about what college will be like. Including this program on a future college application is sure to impress the admissions committee!

Cost

$250 per student due at time of registration (some need-based scholarships available).

A typical day

  • 9 a.m.: Arrival, check-in and roll call
  • Academic session 1
  • Academic session 2
  • Lunch
  • Recreation, art activity
  • Discussion
  • 3 p.m.: Departure
Four students stand with their arms forming the letters O, H, I and O.

Sample session topics

A student sitting at a desk next to other students looks up from her notebook that she is writing in.
  • What's for Dinner? Predator-Prey Interactions in Wild Coshocton
  • Fake News, Terrorist Paul Revere and the Boston Massacre
  • Your Storied Past: Writing About Yourself
  • Let's Explore Data!
  • Ouch, That Hurts!: The Pain of Exclusion 
  • How Elections Work
  • Recreational Sports 
  • Support for Student Success

Frequently asked questions

Question Why should my son or daughter enroll?

Answer

The summer enrichment program is tailored for students who want to explore a variety of academic areas in a fun and relaxed environment while learning more about what college will be like. Including this program on a future college application is sure to impress the admissions committee!

Question What time does my student need to arrive?

Answer

The summer enrichment program will begin daily at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time. Friday will be a short day with camp ending with a closing ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Parents or guardians and invited to join us for this ceremony where each student will be recognized with a certificate of completion.

Question What should my student wear?

Answer

Students should dress comfortably and always wear tennis shoes for safety in laboratory experiences and comfort in recreation activities. Shorts and T-shirts are welcomed.

Question Is lunch provided?

Answer

Lunch will be provided by Ohio State Newark’s dining services. Please alert the camp director of food allergies at time of registration.

Question Is there someone I can call with questions?

Answer

The camp director is Diane Kanney, director of enrollment at Ohio State Newark. All questions regarding the camp should be directed to her at 740.366.9344 or you can email her.

Additional summer camps

Parents, if you have older students, please consider the Buckeye Leadership Camp at Ohio State Newark.