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Mission Statement

 

Our mission is to recognize, nurture, and support gifted young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents and skills to make a positive difference.

 

 

Welcome

 

Western High School intends to host a four pairs of two-day segments of summer camp for gifted students entering grades three through eight. This program is designed to challenge the intellectual and creative abilities of each participant. Additionally, we are offering an extended-time Sports Camp, which runs until 5:30PM each day of Gifted Camp, for an additional charge per segment.

 

Unique curriculum will offer academically talented students an exciting educational experience from exceptional educators who are experts in their content area and passionate about sharing their love of learning.

 

High school student mentors, also known as "Ambassadors," providing individual attention in a safe fun environment, will assist each teacher.

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Eligibility

 

Your child must meet the following criteria:

 

 •  Identified as a gifted student with a current Educational Plan (EP).

 

AND/OR

 

 •  A recommendation from current teacher or guidance counselor stating the student is in

the top 1% of their grade at their current school.

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(NOTE: Student's gifted status is not the only factor)

 

 

Application Process (Ends Mar. 22, 2024)

 

1.  Complete the online application by clicking on the link above.

 

2.  Your child's current teacher will be sent an online recommendation form for completion.

 

3.  Parents of selected campers and those placed on a waiting list will be notified by Late-Spring, 2024.

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4.  Payment will be due in full before May 3, 2024.

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5. After May 4, 2024, all unpaid seats may be given to students on the waiting list.

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Western High School

Summer Camp for the Gifted

1200 SW 136th Avenue

Davie, FL 33325

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What we offer

 

Western High School’s Summer Camp for the Gifted will provide a learning environment that values and enhances the gifted student’s ability, creativity, and passion for learning. Transportation and meals will not be provided. 

 

Our Camp Staff

 

Principal:  Jimmy Arrojo

Lead Assistant Principals: 

Roxanne Huggins, and Daniel Calleja

Faculty Coordinators:

Michael Levinson and Alyson Laureano

Camp Ambassadors: Our extraordinary High School Students who are eager to help out.

 

Latest Updates

We Are Accepting Applications

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Please click on Apply for Camp to complete the application. Please hurry as the spots will fill quickly.
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January 22, 2024

Our Camp Is Currently In Planning Stage

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We will be opening the window to accept applications in a few weeks. Stay tuned.
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January 15, 2024

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