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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.
 
Geared toward the unique needs of gifted children, while offering all the enjoyment of a traditional summer sleep-away camp, Yunasa provides a combination of traditional camp activities and special workshops designed specifically to help gifted children learn more about themselves as they develop greater awareness and self-acceptance.
 
Campers interact personally with experts in the field of gifted youth who have the knowledge and experience to help these exceptional children understand and hone the unique qualities that make them gifted, fostering personal growth and development.

Dates and Locations

The Yunasa Team is excited for another fantastic summer at our two camps, Yunasa West in Colorado and Yunasa East in Michigan. See below for important dates and details about each camp!

Early Bird & Leadership Application Deadline:  January 28, 2026

General Application Deadline: March 4, 2026

  • Yunasa West 
    • Dates: June 6–13, 2026 *
    • Ages: 10-15
    • Location: YMCA Camp Shady Brook in Deckers, CO
  • Yunasa East 
    • Dates: July 11–18, 2026 *
    • Ages: 10-15
    • Location: Howell Nature Center in Howell, MI 
 
* Note: Graduating Leadership 2 Campers arrive on Friday, June 5 (Yunasa West) or Friday, July 10 (Yunasa East). See below for more details on the Leadership Program for 2026.

YUNASA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2026

We also offer exciting opportunities for leadership within the Yunasa community. Campers who have attended Yunasa for at least one summer prior to the year of “aging out” may be invited to apply to the leadership program. Overseen by dedicated leadership counselors, Emerging Leaders and Counselors in Training have the opportunity to grow in responsibility and peer leadership within the Yunasa community.
 
Because the spaces in the leadership program are limited, it is a competitive program in which many factors are considered, and becoming a leadership camper is a privilege and an honor.Campers are invited to the Leadership Program by invitation only. For Yunasa 2026, accepted Leadership 1 and 2 Campers will have the choice between attending Yunasa West or Yunasa East, as a program will be provided at both locations.
 
Leadership 1 Campers
  • Yunasa West: L1s who choose Yunasa West will arrive at camp at the same time as traditional campers on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and depart on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
  • Yunasa East: L1s who choose Yunasa East will arrive at camp at the same time as traditional campers on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and depart on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Leadership 2 Campers
  • Yunasa West: Graduating Leadership 2 Campers will arrive one day earlier to camp, Friday, June 5, 2026, and depart on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
  • Yunasa East: Graduating Leadership 2 Campers will arrive one day earlier to camp, Friday, July 10, 2026, and depart on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

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 West (Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026): $2,025
  • Yunasa East (Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026): $2,025
  • Leadership Program: $2,025

DISCOUNTS

  • Early Bird Discount: $50 off tuition for those who apply before January 28, 2026
  • Both Camps Discount: 10% off tuition for each camp ($405 total) for campers attending both Yunasa West and Yunasa East 
  • Sibling Discount: $50 off total tuition for each sibling who attends the same camp in the same year

Application Link and Instructions

Before applying, please review camper eligibility.

Apply for Yunasa
If you have any questions, please reach out to yunasa@educationaladvancement.org
 
Want a copy of the Yunasa brochure? Download one here.

Next Steps

After submitting your application, be on the lookout for any emails from yunasa@educationaladvancement.org for updates on the applicant’s status. Make sure to add this email address to your contacts so you don’t miss any emails.
 
Once your child has been accepted and confirmed to attend camp, you will then need to submit all necessary documents and forms provided by IEA and the host camp to finalize your enrollment.
 
For any questions or assistance, please attend our Q&A Webinar or reach out through email or phone.
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