Twice-Exceptional Summer Academy
A two-day summer experience building academic, social-emotional, and practical-living skills for twice-exceptional students.
- Length 2 days
About
The Twice-Exceptional Summer Academies are two-day experiences that focus on a variety of topics to help prepare students for success in college and a separate schedule covering relevant information for parents/guardians. In addition to sessions, the camp will include team building and social activities. A parent or guardian MUST be able to attend for the entire camp.
Dates
Program Dates:
- On-Campus
- Session 1 (STEM focus): TBD
- Session 2 (College Readiness): TBD
- Session 3 (Fine Arts): TBD
Schedule
There is almost no other place where you will find people so like each other, yet so diverse and different. The results are long-lasting friendships.
Available Sessions
Session 1 · June 15 – June 16, 2026
Details
The Twice-Exceptional Summer Academies are two-day experiences that focus on a variety of topics to help prepare students for success in college and a separate schedule covering relevant information for parents/guardians.
Applications are closed.
Session 2 · June 29 – June 30, 2026
Details
The Twice-Exceptional Summer Academies are two-day experiences that focus on a variety of topics to help prepare students for success in college and a separate schedule covering relevant information for parents/guardians.
Applications are closed.
Session 3 · July 20 – July 21, 2026
Details
The Twice-Exceptional Summer Academies are two-day experiences that focus on a variety of topics to help prepare students for success in college and a separate schedule covering relevant information for parents/guardians.
Applications are closed.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted online. The Summer Academies are for students who would have recently completed grades 9, 10, or 11 to apply.
Here’s how to apply:
- Click on the "Apply Now" button found on the website.
- The essay questions should be limited to a maximum 300 words.
- The Belin-Blank Center will contact individuals regarding acceptance no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the program.
Faculty and staff from the University of Iowa will evaluate completed applications.
After You're Accepted
On-Campus Cost
The fee for the Summer Academy for Twice-Exceptionality is $200. This covers all program sessions (students and adults), materials, snacks for students, lunches for students, evening social, admission to all regularly scheduled activities, and the student t-shirt.
The program fee does not include transportation to and from the University of Iowa, hotel accommodations, or incidental expenses, such as souvenirs.
Financial Aid
The Belin-Blank center does NOT want cost to be a barrier for our programming. Please contact the Belin-Blank Center to discuss the possibility of scholarships.
If you must cancel, email 2e-academy@belinblank.org as soon as possible to decline your acceptance, so a student on the waiting list may attend.
There is a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations within two weeks of the camp cannot be refunded.
Families and students will stay together. We are able to get a deal at The Graduate in downtown Iowa City, a short walk from campus. However, students and families can find their own accommodations anywhere they prefer.
Contact Us
Questions? For the fastest response, please email 2e-academy@belinblank.org.