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CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity

Johns Hopkins CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity · $2,600/week

An advanced academic program for high school students to study special relativity.

▌ Editor's read The Johns Hopkins CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity program is an overnight camp designed for academically advanced students in grades 9-12. The website details a comprehensive curriculum covering topics such as the Michelson-Morley experiment, spacetime diagrams, Lorentz transformations, and relativistic mechanics. While the specific course page doesn't mention staff-to-student ratios, the general CTY website states that all staff undergo background checks. The program is part of Johns Hopkins University's Center for Talented Youth, a well-established organization for gifted education. Google reviews for 'Johns Hopkins CTY' generally reflect positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from over 200 reviews, often praising the challenging academics and engaging instructors. The program is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for university-run pre-college programs. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @johnshopkinscenterfortalentedyouth and a Facebook page 'CTY.JohnsHopkins'.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  • Phone: 410-735-6278
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Residential Fee: $7801. Commuter Fee: $6969. Financial aid is available. Non-refundable registration fee of $75.

Logistics

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

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 14–17. 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. USD. Residential Fee: $7801. Commuter Fee: $6969. Financial aid is available. Non-refundable registration fee of $75. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity's hours?
CTY Advanced Topics in Physics: Special Relativity runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
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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