The National Youth Science Foundation and Governor Joe Manchin III of theState of West Virginia are excited to announce the 2010 edition of the National Youth Science Camp. The 2010 NYSC will be held at Camp Pocahontas in theMonongahela National Forest near the National Radio Astronomy Observatoryin the eastern mountains of West Virginia. Delegates to the 2010 NYSC will arrive in Charleston, WV, the State’s capital, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, and will depart on Friday, July 23, 2010.
The NYSC is one of the nation’s premier programs in secondary science education. Since its inception in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s Centennial Celebration, the residential summer program has offered educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the development of thoughtful scientific leadership. Two students are selected to represent each state and delegates must participate in the entire NYSC program.
Cost
The NYSC is an all-expenses-paid program. The National Youth Science Foundation will arrange round trip transportation from an airport near the delegate’s home to Charleston, West Virginia. Incidental expenses are not covered. Alternate travel arrangements are possible – please contact the NYSF for restrictions and requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010;
- Must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences;
- Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in both school and community activities;
- Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits; and
- Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.
Application Process
Each year, the governor of West Virginia invites the governor of every other state to initiate a process to select two delegates to attend the NYSC as his/her state’s delegation. Individual states coordinate the selection of their own delegates following guidelines established and published by the National Youth Science Foundation. Delegates must participate in the entire NYSC program.
To apply, please following do the following:
Review the information about the selection process in your state or country by visiting the selection coordinator database.
- If your state uses the generic application packet, please download it here:
2010 NYSC Application in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format
2010 NYSC Application in MS Word .docx format
2010 NYSC Application in MS Word .doc format
Be sure to submit your completed application directly to your state’s selection coordinator – do NOT send applications directly to the National Youth Science Foundation. - If your state uses an alternative process, follow their instructions to apply or to be considered to represent your state.
Questions
- Please contact your state’s selection coordinator (Jana Rowland, OSDE State Science Director) with questions about the selection process in Oklahoma.
- Direct all other questions about the 2010 National Youth Science Camp or the National Youth Science Foundation to:
Dr. Andy Blackwood
Executive Director
(304) 342-3326
Andrew.Blackwood@nysf.com