Summer Scholars

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Launch a rocket, investigate a crime scene, whip up tasty dishes ... and so much more! If you are entering the third through the 10th grade in the fall, spend the summer with us!

Summer Scholars is a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented students with classes covering exciting topics such as history, self expression, career exploration, culinary arts, STEM disciplines, problem solving, technology and digital arts.

Both half-day and full-day options are available in addition to before and after care.

Step 1: Please complete the following forms and upload all three at the time of registration:

If you have questions regarding the Gifted and Talented Status Verification form, please see the Gifted and Talented Eligibility tab below.

Step 2: Choose courses from the drop-down menu below to start the registration process.

If you are registering multiple children, each child must have a separate account with a separate email address.

Step 3: Look for your schedule confirmation and welcome packet via email mid-June.

Check to see if your courses require a waiver and/or field trip form. Complete and return the form(s) via email.

Confirm that schedule and authorized pick-up contacts are correct and up to date.

Classes are offered Monday through Friday for four weeks in July.
Registration for summer 2026 courses will open in mid-March.

A student’s gifted and talented status is determined by his or her school (see form link above). This designation is based on outstanding abilities in the areas of 1) general intellectual capabilities; 2) specific academic aptitudes; or 3) the creative, visual or performing arts. Note: Students who have participated in past Summer Scholars courses must have their eligibility reverified annually.

General

Children must be accompanied by an adult to class every day.
Any adult dropping off or picking up must have a government-issued photo ID daily.
On the first day, be prepared to check in with your completed forms and review your emergency contacts and authorized pick up information. Don’t forget your ID!

Drop-off Details

First Day: Escort child to the assigned building and follow sign in directions with staff.
Weekdays: Authorized adult must accompany the child to the classroom and sign in; photo ID required daily.
Class Times: 9 a.m. to noon (morning), 1–4 p.m. (afternoon), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (all-day). All day includes supervised lunch noon to 1 p.m. at Hazel Center Café.
Drop-off: No earlier than 15 minutes before class.
Pickup: Released only to designated adults listed on the registration form or via parent note. On Mondays, you can add designated pickup adults. All designated adults must have a photo ID. If you have last minute changes or additions to your authorized pickup list, please let the instructional assistant at the check-in desk know. Late pickups may result in removal from class without refund.

Early Release
If early pickup is needed, provide a handwritten note with date and time at check-in.

Lunch Options

All day attendees may bring lunch or buy from the Hazel Center Café. SoGo cards with funds can be purchased online; cash is allowed but not monitored by staff.
Home lunches must not require refrigeration or heating.
Vending machines are off-limits.

Illness, Injury and Emergencies

Staff will provide basic care and contact you for guidance.
For medical emergencies, 911 will be called; child will be transported to a nearby facility.
Parents should have medical coverage; Wor-Wic does not provide accident insurance.

Medication Process
In case of an emergency, only specific, trained Summer Scholars staff members are authorized to administer an inhaler and EpiPen. (Please note staff is not authorized to administer any other medications.)

If your child has prescribed emergency medications (i.e. inhaler or EpiPen), a medical authorization form must be completed when registering. The camp nurse will contact you to discuss further details prior to camp season.

On the first day of camp, please report to Fulton-Owen Hall, Room 203 to provide the completed form and medication to the staff. All medications will be stored in a lock box when not carried by authorized staff in the classroom, unless the student has permission to carry it.

Field Trip Changes
Any field trip changes will be communicated either with a letter home or via text.

Campus Alerts
Sign up for Omnilert for campus security and weather closures.

Contact for the Child

If the child has a cell phone, it must be turned off and put away.
For messages or urgent calls, contact the camp office at 410-334-2815.
For questions, email Kara Funkhouser (Summer Scholars director) or call 410-334-2815.

Summer Scholars students will:

Always wear their registered name badge.
Remain with the class and assigned staff member while on campus and when traveling on a field trip. This includes individual visits to the restroom.
Show respect to themselves, others and our spaces.
Properly utilize technology hardware and software assigned and only visit websites approved by instructors.
Eat/drink in designated areas – no exceptions. Vending machines are off-limits.
Dress in attire that is appropriate for hands-on activities and projects. Shorts and T-shirts of an appropriate length are acceptable. For safety reasons, closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
If a cell phone is brought to camp, it must be TURNED OFF and OUT OF SIGHT. Staff can relay messages from parent/guardian to students and can arrange for students to make a call to their parent/guardian if necessary.
Camp Office: 410-334-2815
Leave personal articles (toys) and valuable items (electronics) at home.

Students may be dismissed from the program, with no refund, for the following reasons:

Leaving assigned space and/or found to be unaccompanied by a staff member
Unacceptable use of Wor-Wic information technology resources
Engaging in behaviors that threaten the safety of themselves or others
Disorderly conduct or other Wor-Wic violations of civil conduct

What to bring?

We do not have specific lists for courses. Students may bring lunch and a water bottle. We provide all other materials. Please bring any required forms/waivers if needed. Refer to student expectations for appropriate dress.

Lost and Found

All lost and found items will be kept by the Summer Scholars staff during the camp session and can be retrieved upon request. After camp, items can be picked up at the front desk in Fulton-Owen Hall until Aug. 14, 2026.

What is the refund/withdrawal policy?

All requests for refunds must be received in writing in our office at least one week prior to the start of class. No refunds are given after that time. Email your request and include your name, student name, address, course title and number, and reason for the refund request.

What if my child needs accommodations?

Wor-Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The college does not diagnose or treat disabilities, but does provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that disabled students have equal opportunity to participate in our educational programs. Students must request these services and submit medical and/or educational documentation at least four weeks before the start of classes so that eligibility can be determined, and the appropriate accommodations can be made. To request accommodations or for more information, please contact disability services at 410-334-2897.

Before and After Care Now Available!

Summer Scholars staff will be providing before and after care in Fulton-Owen Hall.

Before Care: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. $15/Week
After Care: 4 – 5 p.m $15/Week
Before and After Care $30/Week

For students entering grades 3-4

For students entering grades 4-9

For students entering grades 5-7

For students entering grades 7-10

Summer Scholars

Launch a rocket, investigate a crime scene, whip up tasty dishes ... and so much more! If you are entering the third through the 10th grade in the fall, spend the summer with us!

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