Camp · STEM · Ages 12–16 · $2,600/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 12–16

CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity

Johns Hopkins University · $2,600/week

An intensive residential program for academically advanced students to explore special relativity and advanced physics

▌ Editor's read This program is offered by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), a well-established organization for academically advanced students. The course, 'Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity,' is a residential program designed for students in grades 10-12. The curriculum focuses on advanced physics concepts, including Lorentz transformations, relativistic momentum, and energy, as detailed on the course page. The program is hosted at Johns Hopkins University, indicating a university-level environment. CTY's general policies, accessible via their website, mention that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. The program's structure suggests a strong academic focus with a residential component, aligning with CTY's mission to provide challenging educational experiences.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity 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
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 12–16
  • Address: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • Phone: 410-735-6278
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition: $7,801 USD for 3 weeks.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity

What ages does CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity accept?
CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity is open to children ages 12–16. 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 CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity cost?
CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity publishes $2,600/week for the standard session. Tuition: $7,801 USD for 3 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity?
CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity 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 CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity provide lunch?
Yes — CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity 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.
How does CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity compare to other stem camps in Baltimore?
CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity is one of 10 stem camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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