Middle Grades Camp
2024 Dates are June 24-27
Berea College
This camp is designed to foster Governor’s Cup–and classroom–success. It will feature instruction in five Subject Areas and Future Problem Solving. Campers arrive on Monday morning and depart Thursday afternoon.
Staff
Staff includes the top academic team coaches in Kentucky.
Curriculum
Course offerings may change with demand. The registration form will always be the most up-to-date. Campers may choose one class per period from the options below.
Lodging
Lodging is dormitory style, two per room, with community bathrooms. A day camper option is also available when you register.
Fees
Registration is $400 prior to May 24 and $435 after that date.
KAAC must receive full payment by June 7 unless invoicing arrangements have been made. Those unpaid at that time will forfeit their reservation. Reservations are considered complete when full payment and the liability form are received.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available through the KAAC Outreach program. The application can be found here, and is due by April 1, 2024.
Subject Area Instruction
2024 Content
Math:
Course 1:
Geometry: Perimeter, Circumference, Area & Surface Area, Volume of Prisms, Cylinders, Cones, Pyramids, & Spheres.
Course 2:
Polynomials, Polynomial Factoring, Algebraic Fractions, Quadratics
Course 3:
Absolute Value, Integers, Rational Numbers, and Systems of Measurement
Science:
Course 1:
Regulation and Behavior, Populations, Ecosystems
Course 2:
Earth's Subsystems: Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Climate
Course 3:
Transfer of Energy: Heat, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electricity. Solar System and Beyond.
Social Studies:
Course 1:
World Geography & Economics
Course 2:
World Civilization: Middle Ages, China, Islamic Empires, Americas, African Civilizations, and Medieval Europe
Course 3:
US History 1815-1860. Presidents and Great Political Figures.
Language Arts:
Course 1:
Vocabulary: Spelling, Definitions, Greek & Latin Roots/Affixes
Clauses, Phrases, and Sentence Structure
Course 2:
Famous Poets & Poetry
Course 3:
Newberry Award Winners & Other Honor Books
Arts & Humanities:
Course 1:
Mythology: Greek and Roman
Course 2:
American Composers and their Works
Course 3:
Visual Art: Elements of Art, Music, Dance, and Drama. Dance: Dancers and Choreographers.
FPS:
These classes will focus on the upcoming FPS topics. Program Director Chris Hill will guide students through research, the FPS process, tips/tricks, and a practice Future Scene in each course.
Course 1: 2024-25 District Topic
Course 2: 2024-25 Regional Topic
Course 3: 2024-25 State Topic
Sample Schedule
Campus Map
Forms and Registration
You will need this form filled out per student before completing their registration. The form will be uploaded with their registration.
Registration Opens February 1, 2024