What is YAP?
Where is YAP held?
When is YAP held?
When is YAP check-in?
How much does YAP cost
Who teaches the YAP courses?
So do I just sit in classes all day every day for a week?
How do I register for YAP?
How do I get to YAP?
If I want to arrange air transportation for my son/daughter's arrival or departure for YAP camp, is this allowed and is airport transportation to/from the camp provided?
When/where is YAP check-out?
Is it possible to talk to someone on the phone about YAP, so we can ask more questions?
What is YAP?
The Youth Adventure Program (YAP) is a series of one week courses designed to encourage career exploration in fields of interest to gifted and talented students. The camp is open to any student entering 6th through 12th grade in the fall of 2012. YAP applicants are typically students who are highly motivated to learn, think, and solve problems, and they typically have a strong interest in going to a college, university, and/or professional school. Each YAP participant selects one area of interest and studies only that area for an entire YAP session, getting in-depth insights into the experiences of professionals in that particular field. Applicants are admitted on a first come basis.
Where is YAP held?
2012 Yappers will be housed in The Tradition at Northgate, a private dormitory located just off the Texas A&M campus. The amenities this facility provides include suite-style accommodations, swimming pool, movie-theater, and common areas. The Texas A&M Recreation Center will be used for swimming, jogging, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, and ping-pong. Camp orientation will be held on Sunday night following the check-in period. At this time, campers will be provided with opportunities to meet the camp staff and fellow "Yappers" through special "getting-to-know-you" activities. Other evening events will include game shows, swim parties, and our heralded "Wacky Olympics" and "Amazing Race" competitions.
When is YAP held?
The Youth Adventure Program is hosted for different age groups during different weeks of the summer. In 2012, there will be four different YAP sessions:
YAP I: June 17-22 (Sunday-Friday)
Students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2012
YAP II: June 24-30 (Sunday-Saturday)
Students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2012
YAP III: July 8-13 (Sunday-Friday)
Students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2012
YAP IV: July 15-21 (Sunday-Saturday)
Students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2012
When is YAP check-in?
Check-in for all sessions of the Youth Adventure Program occur between the hours of 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. on the Sunday each session begins. Parents (guardians) should plan to deliver students to the Tradition at Northgate dorm on Sunday of their respective session. Detailed driving directions to the dorm will be included in your information packet (once accepted to the program). Early check-in is not allowed.
How much does YAP cost?
The cost of the Youth Adventure Program for 2012 is $1,050.00 for a one-week session. A $400.00 registration fee, which is refundable until May 1st, is necessary to hold a student's position and must accompany the application. The remaining balance of $650.00 must be received by May 18th for YAP I and YAP II or June 8th for YAP III and YAP IV. Without final payment, the student's reservation is subject to cancellation. Payment in full is also accepted at the time of initial registration. The $1,050 fee covers private dorm accommodations, full meal services, instructional materials, transportation around campus, professor fees, camp t-shirt, and all recreational events. Students may need spending money for personal expenses.
Who teaches the YAP courses?
University professors and other professionals will teach YAP classes. While they may do some lecturing to introduce concepts and principles, YAP places a major emphasis on discussion (i.e., yapping) and hands-on activities to get students in the investigative process!
So do I just sit in classes all day every day for a week?
Classes usually meet from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. But as the photo section on this web site will show you, YAP also includes a significant portion of social and recreational time in the late afternoons and evenings to provide for student interaction in other settings. From swimming and athletic activities at the TAMU recreation facility to nights out on the town, scavenger hunts, and energetic team competitions, YAP is an action-packed week that provides valuable career insights and creates lifelong friendships.
How do I register for YAP?
To enroll, click on "Register Now!" to download the online application and return the completed form via U.S. mail, e-mail or fax. A $400.00 registration fee, which is refundable until May 1, is necessary to hold a student's position and must accompany the application. Personal checks may be mailed to the address listed below, or pay online with a credit card via a secure link to the Texas A&M Marketplace. The remaining balance of $650.00 must be received by May 4th for YAP I and YAP II or June 4th for YAP III and YAP IV. Without final payments, the student's reservation is subject to cancellation. Payment in full is also accepted at the time of initial registration. An information packet will be mailed or emailed to each student directly following student registration. This packet will include detailed information including arrival and departure times, an itemized checklist of things to bring, and directions to download the medical, insurance, and release forms necessary for attendance. Please complete all paperwork and mail/fax them back to us no later than the payment due date specific to the week that the student is attending.
How do I get to YAP?
Most students are brought to YAP by their parents, grandparents or guardians. Parents should plan to deliver students to The Tradition at Northgate dorm between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday of the appropriate session. Please contact the YAP office and inform us if your child is a licensed driver and will be driving himself or herself to camp.
If I want to arrange air transportation for my son/daughter's arrival or departure for YAP camp, is this allowed and is airport transportation to/from the camp provided?
Parents (guardians) who wish to have their student arrive via air will need to complete a travel information form and have that on file with YAP staff prior to arrival so that appropriate transportation arrangements can be made.
Shuttle service can be provided to and from the College Station airport (airport code CLL) for students flying in to attend YAP. Continental and American Airlines service the College Station airport from Houston and Dallas respectfully. There are no non-stop flights from any other cities into College Station. Students arriving from out of state or from other cities will have to change planes before arriving into College Station.
Due to insurance and liability issues, we may not transport parents to and from the airport (if arriving with their student).
When/where is YAP check-out?
All students participating in a YAP camp session will check-out at the Tradition at Northgate dorm where they checked in. YAP I (June 17-22) students will depart on Friday night (June 22) between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. after an awards ceremony / reception, which will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on campus. Students in YAP II (June 24-30) will check out from the dorm between 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 30. YAP III (July 8-13) students will depart on Friday night (June 22) between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. after an awards ceremony / reception, which will be held from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on campus. YAP IV (July 15-21) students must be picked up between 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon at the dorm on Saturday, July 21.
Is it possible to talk to someone on the phone about YAP, so we can ask more questions?
Absolutely! For more information than you can possibly need, contact:
Dr. Jay Woodward, Director
or
Janet Sandera, Program Coordinator
Phone: (979) 845-1802
Department of Educational Psychology
4225 - TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4225
Web site: www.youthadventureprogram.com
e-mail: yap@tamu.edu