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▌ STEM · Ages 12–18

Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science

University of Iowa · $400/week

Academic summer program for gifted students offering intensive courses in various subjects, including lab science.

▌ Editor's read The Blank Summer Institute (BSI) is a program for academically advanced students in grades 7-11, offered by the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa. The program focuses on intensive, university-level lab science courses, providing a rigorous academic experience. Students reside on campus in university dorms, indicating an overnight program type. The instructors are described as 'experienced' and 'experts in their fields,' often including university faculty and graduate students. The program leverages the resources of the University of Iowa, including its labs and facilities, which is a significant strength for a science-focused camp. The Belin-Blank Center has a long-standing reputation for gifted education, suggesting a well-established and reputable program.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Address: 201 Blank Honors Center, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Phone: 319-335-6148
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition: $400 USD for 1 week. Each student selected for BSI will receive a $900 scholarship to cover the majority of the Institute's costs.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science

What ages does Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science accept?
Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science cost?
Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science?
Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science provide lunch?
Yes — Blank Summer Institute - Lab Science includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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