Enrichment Opportunities

      Camp Invention

      • Camp Invention® is offered at Prosper Independent School District!  

        In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Prosper ISD is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering first through sixth grade. It’s an exciting, week-long summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children work together to create solutions to real-world problems and build critical 21st-century skills while rotating through several high-energy, hands-on modules. Local educators facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high-school students serve as Leadership Interns, ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children.

         

         

         

      Selective Summer Programs

      Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Programs

      • On this page, you will find links to information regarding enrichment opportunities for students in our area. The information on this page should not be considered a district endorsement of any program or service. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the program directly. 

         

        Girls Who Code is “a national non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology.” Their Summer Immersion Programs combine project-based learning with aspects like networking and connecting with females at top tech companies.

        The free, seven-week program is open to current high school sophomores and junior girls. During the summer programs, girls will learn coding and gain exposure to jobs in the tech industry. The programs are in various cities throughout the nation.

        According to the site “The Summer Immersion Program is a FREE 7-week summer program for 10th-11th grade girls to learn computer science, get exposure to tech jobs and join a supportive sisterhood of thousands of girls across the US! It is an introductory computer science course and no previous experience is required. We welcome all eligible applicants who have an interest in technology and a willingness to learn!”

        The site also details that the application consists of one short answer question. Girls Who Code does not ask for your grades or any recommendations. Learn more about the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Programs.

      Renzulli Discovery Summer Programs for Gifted Middle School Students

      • On this page, you will find links to information regarding enrichment opportunities for students in our area. The information on this page should not be considered a district endorsement of any program or service. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the program directly. 

          

        Created by Dr. Joseph Renzulli, a pioneer in the field of gifted and talented education, Renzulli Discovery programs develop students’ gifted potential so that they can become part of the world’s next generation of problem solvers and leaders. Programs are designed with project-based and hands-on learning techniques that are proven to help students learn the creative process associated with problem solving. As such, the program is student led and teacher inspired, providing students a mentor-assisted and productive learning environment. Students will study with the most gifted students from around the world.

        Why Renzulli Discovery Programs?

        • Learn from a gifted and talented expert. Our program’s creator, Dr. Joseph Renzulli, is a leading expert worldwide in the field of gifted and talented education.
        • Identify areas of gifted potential. Prior to the summer, students take an assessment created by Dr. Joseph Renzulli to identify areas of talent, learning styles and interests.
        • Participate in a project-based approach to learning. Students work hands-on to collaboratively solve Real-Life-Problems in areas of interest.

      Mensa for Kids and MITES

      • On this page, you will find links to information regarding enrichment opportunities for students in our area. The information on this page should not be considered a district endorsement of any program or service. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the program directly. 

        Mensa for Kids: Excellence in Reading Award