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Space is still available in four of the six summer camps that will be offered by the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University.

The final deadline for applying has been extended to May 15 for:
• Chemistry of Cooking: June 7-12
• Energy: What Do We Really Need?: June 14-19
• C.H.A.S.I.N.G. Computer and Human Analysis of Storm Impacts Needs Geography: June 21- 26
• High Altitude Balloon Science: See the World from 100,000 Feet: June 28-July 2

Students between the ages of 13 and 17 are able to participate. The registration fee is $100 per camp, which includes room and board, camp supplies and a camp T-shirt. Scholarships of $50 are available by contacting Ann Noble at amryan@fhsu.edu.

Campers will participate in hands-on activities and experiments led by FHSU faculty. Students have the opportunity to receive 1 hour of college credit for each camp they attend.

To learn more about the camps and to register, contact Cari Rohleder at kamssummer@fhsu.edu or visit www.fhsu.edu/kams/Summer-Camps/.

About KAMS:
The Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science is an early-entry-to-college program that focuses on advanced mathematics and science. While studying at KAMS, students live on campus in a residence hall with other KAMS students from across Kansas and around the world. Over the course of two years, students take 68 hours of college credit. These college classes are taken alongside traditional college undergraduates and taught by college professors, simultaneously contributing to the students' high school and college graduation requirements.