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Sponsored by the Torrance Center for Creativity and Talent Development
& The Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Enriching the Lives of Gifted Students
UGA-Duke TIP Academic Adventures provide opportunities for academically talented 5th and 6th grade students to take enriching and challenging courses. The program introduces topics that are generally not available in students' local schools. The experience provides enrichment, sharpens skills, and provides an opportunity for students to interact with similarly motivated peers. Academic Adventures is open to all 5th and 6th grade students who have participated in Duke TIP's 4th/5th Grade Talent Search.
Program Basics
- Open to all 5th and 6th graders who have participated in Duke TIP's 4th/5th Grade Talent Search. (Note: this means you MUST have a Duke TIP number to participate)
- Academic Adventures participants meet on campus and at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel for one day of intensive academic study.
- Students enroll in one course to explore material typically not included in school curricula.
- The fee is $140, though some courses have additional costs. The registration fee covers meals and academic activities. T-shirts are available for an extra $15. If you register for the December program by November 11, you will receive an early bird registration discount of $25!
Schedule
Students and parents check in on Saturday between 9:00-9:30am at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. At 10:00am, students will be escorted to their classes on the UGA campus. Students will return to the Georgia Center at 4:00pm, where they will meet their parents for a brief parent session and reception from 4-4:30pm. Students are free to leave with their parents from the reception.
December 12, 2009
(Early Bird Registration deadline is November 11; Regular registration deadline is December 9)
Course Offerings include:
Admissions
- Students must be in grades 5-6, and must have participated in the Duke TIP 4th/5th Grade Talent Search. Note: a Duke TIP number is required for registration.
- Participants will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis in their highest-ranked available course. Courses are popular and fill quickly, so register as early as possible. When registering online, you will only be able to select courses that have space available. Applicants who register by fax or mail will be contacted if their first choice is not available.
- Upon acceptance, additional information must be provided by the participant, including medical release forms and participant waivers. These forms can be downloaded from the web site and/or sent to you by email or U.S. mail. They must be returned to the Admissions address below within 10 days of your registration, or five days before the program begins — whichever date is sooner. Participants who register close to the deadline will be responsible for faxing or overnighting medical forms to be sure they arrive on time.
- All participants must be covered by health insurance. If you do not currently have health insurance for your child, you must provide verification of short-term health insurance before your program begins.
Registration Options
Online (preferred):
Click here to register online for the October 10 session.
Click here to register online for the December 12 session.
Please have your Duke TIP number ready. Once you have filled out the online application and submitted your payment, click here to download the necessary medical release forms and participants waivers.
By Fax: Download the paper application and fax it to the Georgia Center for Continuing Education at (706) 583-0180, along with your credit card payment information. This is a secure fax line in a private office, and your credit card information will not be kept on file after your payment is processed.
By Mail: Download the paper application and mail it along with your check or money order (payable to UGA) to:
UGA-Duke TIP Admissions
Professional & Personal Development, Suite 191
Georgia Center for Continuing Education
1197 South Lumpkin St.
Athens, GA 30602-3603
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis to families who demonstrate need. To apply for financial aid, fill out a Financial Aid request form and mail it — along with your application — to the Admissions address. Be sure to include a copy of your family's latest Federal Income Tax Return (1040) and other supporting documents. You will be contacted with a financial aid decision as quickly as possible.
Click here to download the financial aid request form, or call (706) 542-3537 to have forms sent to you.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made at least ten full business days prior to the beginning of the program will receive a refund, minus a $30 processing fee. After that time, cancellations will result in forfeiture of payment except in cases of illness (with doctor's note on letterhead), death of immediate family member or inclement weather. Refunds usually take three weeks to process.
Special Needs & Accommodations
If you have any special needs or dietary restrictions, please contact us to request a Special Needs and Accommodation Form at least two weeks prior to your arrival. To obtain a form, call (706) 542-3537.
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2009
University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education
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This page was last revised on Thursday, November 19th, 2009
URL: http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ppd/tip/academic.phtml
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