Creighton University

Sponsor of the Ad Astra program since 1985. Open to gifted students entering 7th or 8th grades in Fall 2007. Come be part of the premier gifted program in the area, now in its 23rd year! Explore beautiful Creighton University where you will enjoy all the excitement of campus life. Stay in air conditioned university residence halls. Participate in fun activities designed to entertain as you learn. Meet old friends and make new ones while you enjoy courses taught by top-notch instructors. Spend a week on campus!

The Ad Astra program offers gifted youth an introduction to stimulating academic-based classes and social activities not usually encountered in the middle school experience. Gifted students are given the opportunity to achieve and express their full potential. The program is available to certified gifted and talented students entering the 7th and 8th grades in the Fall of 2007. It is designed to provide a challenging academic curriculum with varied contemporary, cultural activities and active social interchange in a week of living and learning on Creighton University's campus. The Latin word "Ad Astra" means "to the stars" and was adopted in 1985 as the camp name to suggest the program's intent.

In the program, each participant will take three mini courses; classes will be kept small to allow active interchange between instructor and students, and as appropriate, ample time for hands-on experience. Participants will attend classes in the mornings and in the afternoon will be filled with activities such as cooking-out at Mahoney State park, playing Laser Tag and tons more!

Instructors in the program are Creighton professors, master teachers from the metropolitan area, and professionals from the community.

Program Fee

$580 (all inclusive) - Fee includes room & board, tuition, Saturday brunch, all supplies and special events.  Minimum deposit of $150 required.  Balance due prior to the start of the program.