National Youth Science Camp
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Mary Lord
The National Youth Science Camp offers outstanding STEM students selected from each state and from several Latin American and Caribbean countries a chance to enjoy three-plus weeks of outdoor adventures, hands-on projects, and fascinating lectures in the beautiful woods of Barstow, West Virginia, all travel and camp fees covered. There’s also a visit to Washington, D.C. Apply by Feb. 28, 2019.
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