National Youth Science Camp seeks seniors

BOISE — Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors and seniors in the classes of 2023 and 2024 to represent Idaho at the 2023 National Youth Science Camp. Two students from each state, Washington, D.C., and select countries will attend the all-expenses-paid program, held from June 19 to July 12.

Hosted since 1963 in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, the National Youth Science Camp is a residential science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics program designed to challenge students while providing them with opportunities to engage with STEAM professionals and participate in a variety of activities. The experience will feature world-class lectures, directed studies and seminars with prestigious and up-and-coming industry leaders.

“I’m so pleased that we’re able to offer Idaho high schoolers a chance to meet with some of the best and brightest minds in STEAM,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said. “I’m eager to see our talented students taking advantage of this world-class opportunity and it will be exciting to learn more about this year’s delegates.”

The 2023 National Youth Science Camp will include five days of virtual programming beginning June 19 and over two weeks weeks of in-person programming beginning June 24. Students must commit to attending the entire camp. The experience is offered at no cost to winning students. Visit http://www.nyscamp.org for more information about the program.

Applications must be submitted online at http://apply.nyscamp.org by Feb. 28.

For information, contact State Department of Education Science Coordinator Andrea Baerwald at abaerwald@sde.idaho.gov.