An excellent opportunity to expand science horizons this summer!
As a follow up to ME Bioscience Day 2018, BioME has decided to fund 4 scholarships in the form of 1-week-long summer science camps at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. Eligible students must be age 11-14 and attend one of the schools that participated in ME Bioscience Day 2018 on Nov 7. The camps run between June 30 and Aug 3. Any week can be chosen, depending on age restrictions and availability. The scholarships cover room, board and transportation. Students should apply directly with us no later than March 31, 2019 to be considered.
Transportation Details:
A camp chaperoned bus travels along Route 95 stopping at designated spots between Limestone and South Portland for each camp session. Families will receive a transportation form in the spring that allows the family to indicate how a camper will be arriving and departing from camp. Families have the option of selecting the camp bus on this form. The specific stop information can be seen on online portal once a camper has applied for camp. For your reference the stops are located in South Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Newport, Orono and Houlton.
List of eligible schools:
Mahoney Middle School, South Portland
Memorial Middle School, South Portland
Gardiner Regional Middle School Gardiner
Frank Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth
Gorham Middle School, Gorham
James Doughty Middle School, Bangor
Sanford Junior High School, Sanford
Saco Middle School, Saco
Scarborough Middle School, Scarborough
Thornton Academy, Saco
Bonney Eagle Middle School, Buxton
Loranger Middle School, Old Orchard Beach
Gray New Gloucester Middle School, Gray
Biddeford Middle School, Biddeford
How to apply?
1. To apply you must fill out this application
here.
2. Email completed application to: Bioscience Association of Maine, Email:
[email protected]Deadline to apply: March 31, 2019
About MSSM summer camps
The MSSM Summer Camp program provides an opportunity for campers to exchange ideas and experiences with like-minded peers and an enthusiastic and dedicated staff who share their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Campers discover new and exciting opportunities as they delve deeper into these subjects, which ignite a desire to pursue careers in these fields.
Learn More or by visiting MSSM’s website.
Post by: Brianna Stark
