Summer Opportunities Guide

Institute for Educational Advancement - Yunasa West

Name of Institution: Institute for Educational Advancement

Program Title: Camp Yunasa West & Camp Yunasa

Program Type: Summer Residential

Program Date Information:

  • Yunasa West: June 10-17
  • Yunasa: July 22-29

Grades/Age Levels: 10 to 14 year olds

Description:

Yunasa, the Lakota word meaning balance, is a weeklong camp for highly gifted youth. The mission of Yunasa is to teach campers techniques and skills for integrating the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical aspects of their lives. Yunasa is devoted to reminding bright young people that they are more than just intellect. The Institute for Educational Advancement’s trained staff provide campers with a physically and emotionally safe environment where each camper gains new confidence and skills and is challenged to achieve their personal best while making new friends and having fun.

Yunasa campers are highly gifted individuals between the ages of 10 and 14 who are performing at the middle school level or above, are ready to explore the natural environment, gain new confidence and skills, meet new friends, and be challenged to achieve their personal best. We offer two Yunasa camps: Yunasa West is held at Camp Shady Brook in Sedalia, Colorado, held from June 10-17. Camp Yunasa is held at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, Michigan, held from July 22-29.

Admissions Criteria:

Yunasa campers are highly gifted individuals between the ages of 10 and 14 who are performing at the middle school level or above, are ready to explore the natural environment, gain new confidence and skills, meet new friends, and be challenged to achieve their personal best.

Cost:

  • $1,450 (discounts available for early enrollment, dual enrollment, and referrals)

Application Deadline: May 2

Financial Aid: Limited

Locations:

  • Yunasa West: Sedalia, CO
  • Camp Yunasa: Fenton, MI

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