High School Camp
2024 Dates are June 17-20
Berea College
This camp is designed to foster Governor’s Cup–and classroom–success. It will feature instruction in Quick Recall, Written Assessment and Future Problem Solving. Campers arrive on Monday morning and depart Thursday afternoon.
Staff
Staff includes the top academic team coaches in Kentucky. A complete staff roster will be posted when finalized.
Curriculum
Course offerings may change with demand. The registration form will always be the most up-to-date. Campers may choose from one course in each period as listed below.
Lodging
Lodging is dormitory style, two per room, with private bathrooms in each room. A day camper option is also available when you register.
Fees
The fee is $400 per camper if you register before May 24 and $435 after that date. KAAC must receive full payment by June 7. Failure to meet this guideline will result in the forfeiture of your camp reservation. Reservations are considered complete when full payment and the liability form are received.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available through the KAAC Outreach program. The application can be found here, and is due by April 1, 2024.
Track 1: Subject Area Instruction
2024 Content
Math:
Course 1:
Algebra: Equations and Inequalities, Systems of Linear and Non-Linear Equations and Inequalities.
Course 2:
Geometry: Congruence and Similarity, Transformations, Triangles, Trigonometry
Course 3:
Statistics and Probability: Random Variables, Distributions, Measures of Central Tendency, Spread, Regression, Confidence Intervals, and Hypothesis Testing.
Science:
Course 1:
Cells (major). Botany (minor)
Course 2:
Chemistry Processes and Reactions (major). Nuclear, Atomic, and Modern Chemistry (minor)
Course 3:
Energy, Work, Thermodynamics (major). Mechanics (minor)
Social Studies:
Course 1:
Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology
Course 2:
World Civilization: Roman up to the Reformation, Post-Renaissance to 1800.
Course 3:
American History: New Nation to the Civil War (1775-1860)
Language Arts:
Course 1:
Literature: Latin American, African, & Eastern Hemisphere. Award Winning British poetry and novels since 1900.
Course 2:
Literature: British, European, and Russian 1600-1800.
Course 3:
Short Stories 1900-present, English word origins, roots, common foreign words & phrases.
Arts and Humanities:
Course 1:
Visual Art: Elements, Forms, Terms, and Concepts.
Course 2:
Music: Movements, Time Periods, Historical and Cultural
Course 3:
Film: Masterpieces, Documentaries, and Directors. Contemporary Drama, Music, and Art (1940-present)
FPS:
These classes will focus on the upcoming FPS topics. Program Director Chris Hill will guide students through research, the FPS process, tips/tricks, and a practice Future Scene in each course.
Course 1: 2024-25 District Topic
Course 2: 2024-25 Regional Topic
Course 3: 2024-25 State Topic
Sample Schedule
Campus Map
Forms and Registration
You will need this form filled out per student before completing their registration. The form will be uploaded with their registration.
Registration Opens February 1, 2024