Fifty years ago, the West Virginia Centennial Commission developed plans to host 100 students from across the United States at the National Youth Science Camp. Initially planned to be a one-time event, the NYSC proved to be so successful that it continues Read More
Applications to join the 2013 Staph* are currently under review. If you are interested in joining Staph for seasonal positions, see here for the application process. Don’t delay! * Staph is a traditional spelling; their enthusiasm is infectious!
The National Youth Science Foundation is proud to announce the opening of the application process to the 2013 National Youth Science Camp. Interested graduating high school seniors are encouraged to visit the 2013 NYSC application page for information on how Read More
Charleston, WV — The NYSF held a strategic planning session on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Facilitated by Dr. Jim Shuman (IA 1963), the all-day session included discussions about the vision and aspirations of the NYSF. As a former director of the National Read More
Florian Gerlach (Germany) paddles his kayak on the New River during National Youth Science Camp 2009. Kayaking at NYSC is facilitated through the volunteer efforts of the West Virginia Wildwater Association, an organization devoted to safely paddling the wild and scenic rivers of West Read More
Delegates to National Youth Science Camp 1971 gather on the Green for a group photo. Since 1963, the National Youth Science Camp has been held at scenic Camp Pocahontas, located near Bartow, West Virginia. Delegates to the 1971 NYSC received Read More
The National Youth Science Foundation and FIRST®, founded by Dean Kamen, invite you to participate in FIRST by mentoring students in its robotics programs for K-12. A leader in inspiring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, FIRST is seeking mentors for Read More
DAVIS, WV – The fall season of the 2012 Youth Science Discovery Experience (YSDE) began today at the Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) in Davis, WV. Students, teachers, and scientists from across West Virginia will begin work today their research projects Read More
MOMENTS IN TIME: The summer before MIT Learning science “Mens et Manus” at the National Youth Science Camp We often hear about the summer after high school, of those warm days shrouded in familiarity before the thrilling independence of college. Read More
