Yunasa & Yunasa West Summer Camps: Created Specifically for Gifted Youth

Designed and led by eminent experts in the field of gifted youth, Yunasa embraces gifted children for who they are, helping them understand and work with the unique joys and challenges that gifted children face. Many traditional programs for gifted youth focus solely on intellectual abilities, overlooking the need for these children to grow in all aspects of their lives. Yunasa supports the whole gifted child, encouraging growth and support of campers intellectually, socially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

2023 Yunasa Program Updates

The Yunasa team is currently working with our hosts – YMCA Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, CO and our new Michigan location – Howell Nature Center in Howell, MI – on safety procedures in accordance with the field guide developed by the American Camp Association and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control. The safety of our campers is and will remain our utmost priority. We will be in touch with all families as soon as we have updates to share.

  • Yunasa West in Colorado (Ages 10-15): June 10 – 17, 2023
    • The Leadership Program will be held at Yunasa West this summer. Graduating Leadership 2 Campers arrive one day earlier (Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 17, 2023)
  • Yunasa Michigan (Ages 10-14): July 22 – July 29, 2023
  • Yunasa Application Deadline: 
    • If you are interested in attending Yunasa’s Michigan location, please call 626-403-8900 or email yunasa@educationaladvancement.org to inquire about remaining availability. There are no openings for Yunasa West.

If you have any questions please contact our Program Coordinator at itulalian@educationaladvancement.org.

Want a copy of the Yunasa brochure? Download one here.

TUITION

Tuition includes housing, food, activity fees, and supplies for the duration of camp. Travel to and from Yunasa is not included in tuition, and additional fees for unaccompanied minor and airport pickups apply.

Yunasa Tuition:

  • Yunasa West (Saturday, June 10 – Saturday, June 17, 2023): $1,700
    • Leadership Program: $1,700
  • Yunasa Michigan (Saturday, July 22 – Saturday, July 29, 2023): $1,700
  • IEA airport shuttle fee: $75
  • IEA airport unaccompanied minor fee: $50

Financial aid is available for families in need. For more information, please email the Program Coordinator, and indicate “Yunasa Scholarship Inquiry” in the subject line.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR YUNASA 2023

We strongly recommend that campers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to camp. However, if your camper has a medical condition that restricts them from being vaccinated, unvaccinated students are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test from no more than 1 day prior to their arrival at camp.

Our host sites are currently following the resources provided by ACA’s (American Camp Association) and staying up to date with their local regulations. Once your camper receives their enrollment decision, more information will be provided regarding our hosts’ policies. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Q&A WEBINAR

Need more information about the program or the application process? Watch our previously recorded webinar on YouTube.

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Institute for Educational Advancement - Connecting bright minds; nurturing intellectual and personal growth

“YUNASA IS AN UNBELIEVABLE EXPERIENCE FOR GIFTED KIDS – THEY CAN BE THEMSELVES AND CAN LEARN TECHNIQUES THAT HELP WITH EMOTIONS.”

– Yunasa Parent

“YUNASA IS A PLACE THAT IS SO DIVERSE, ANYONE GIFTED CAN FIT IN HERE.”

– Yunasa Camper

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