The Twice-Exceptional Summer Academies will be two-day semi-residential 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.
About the Program
Program Dates:
- On-Campus
- Session 1: July 2 and July 3, 2024
- Session 2: July 23 and July 24, 2024
Session 1 (Tentative)
|
Day 1
|
| 9:00-9:50 |
Welcome/Introduction/Group Activity |
| 10:00-10:40 |
Personal Strengths Workshop |
| 10:50-11:30 |
Career Planning 101 Workshop |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Lunch |
| 12:25-12:50 |
Stress Management |
| 1:15-2:45 |
Stanley Museum of Art |
| 3:00-4:15 |
Team Building |
| 5:00 |
Family, Student, Center Social (The Airliner) |
|
Day 2
|
| 9:00-9:50 |
Self Advocacy |
| 10:00-10:40 |
Self Care and College Success |
| 10:50-11:30 |
Conflict Management |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Lunch |
| 12:25-12:50 |
Stress Management |
| 1:15-2:45 |
Field Trip |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Wrap Up |
Session 2 (Tentative)
|
Day 1
|
| 9:00-9:50 |
Welcome/Introduction/Group Activity |
| 10:00-10:40 |
Art Workshop |
| 10:50-11:30 |
Improv Workshop |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Lunch |
| 12:25-12:50 |
Stress Management |
| 1:15-2:45 |
Improv Practice |
| 3:00-4:15 |
Team Building |
| 5:00 |
Family, Student, Center Social (The Airliner) |
|
Day 2
|
| 9:00-9:50 |
Self Advocacy |
| 10:00-10:40 |
Yoga |
| 10:50-11:30 |
Poetry Workshop |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Lunch |
| 12:25-12:50 |
Stress Management |
| 1:15-2:45 |
Performance |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Wrap Up |
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.
How to Apply
Application Process
All application materials must be submitted online. The Summer Academies currently target students in grades 9 or 10 to apply. Students in grade 11 may also apply to be considered.
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 June 1st, 2024.
Selection
Faculty and staff from the University of Iowa will evaluate completed applications.
Ready to Apply?
Twice-Exceptional Summer Academy
Grades 9-11
July 02 - July 03, 2024
Twice-Exceptional Summer Academy
Grades 9-11
July 23 - July 24, 2024
After You're Accepted
You can look forward to a fun and enriching summer! Here you can find answers to all the pressing questions you may have while making your plans to join us.
Cost & Financial Aid
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.
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel, email randolph-lange@uiowa.edu as soon as possible to decline your acceptance, so a student on the waiting list may attend.
There is a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations after June 15 cannot be refunded.
