A free residential summer science camp run by the National Youth Science Academy at Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County, West Virginia, with a kickoff in Washington, D.C. Typically two delegates are selected from each state and the District of Columbia by representatives appointed by their governor, joined by delegates from other Western Hemisphere nations. Delegates attend at no expense, transportation included. The 2026 session ran from July 11 to August 1.
Offered by National Youth Science Academy. Summer Program for high school students in West Virginia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 12–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Environment
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. National Youth Science Camp is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 12. It takes place in person in West Virginia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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