SUMMER SCHOLARS. Hayden Nicholson, 10, of Fruitland, wields the light saber he made in “May the Force Be With You,” a Summer Scholars course at Wor-Wic Community College.

Parents of gifted and talented children entering the third through 12th grades in the fall of 2023 can now register their children for Summer Scholars at Wor-Wic Community College.

New courses being offered this summer include “Board Game Designers,” where students will create their own imaginative games, and “Korean Culture and K-Pop Dance,” which will include learning Korean language, dance and traditions. New career-focused courses for students in grades 9 and 10 include “Business Builders,” for future entrepreneurs and “Learning to Lead,” for student leaders. Other courses open to a variety of ages focus on 3D printing, acting, animals, cooking, crime scene investigation, music, rockets and robots, photography and “Star Wars.”

A UAS (drone) remote pilot certificate prep course will be offered for students in grades 9-12. The course prepares students for the Federal Aviation Administration exam to become a certified remote pilot. Students must be 16 to take the exam.

One-week courses are offered on campus Monday through Friday, beginning July 10 and ending Aug. 4. Students can take full- or half-day courses. Full-day courses are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Half-day courses, which are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., can also be taken back-to-back to create a full-day schedule. Before and after care will be offered as well.

The courses are designed for public, private and home-schooled gifted and talented students. A student’s gifted and talented status is determined by the school they attend, based on the student’s abilities in the areas of general intellectual capabilities, specific academic aptitudes, or the creative, visual or performing arts. Space is limited and financial assistance is available.

“This year Wor-Wic is once again pleased to offer full scholarships to those who qualify,” said Dr. Bryan Newton, vice president for enrollment management and student services. “The scholarships are provided by the Donnie Williams Foundation, which has graciously agreed to support summer scholars students for several years.” The Donnie Williams Foundation challenges students and school systems to dream big and work together.

For more information, visit https://www.worwic.edu or call 410-334-2815.