Professor Chuck Cochran greets delegates to National Youth Science Camp 1968. Professor Cochran served as directer of NYSC from it’s inception in 1963 to 1970. Greeting delegates at Yeager Airport in Charleston is a tradition that continues to this day Read More
Delegates to National Youth Science Camp 2009 receive instruction on trail navigation in preparation for an outdoor trip. The outdoor program of NYSC presents delegates with opportunities to explore the world class recreation options available within the region. Climbing, mountain Read More
Students at the 2012 Youth Science Discovery Experience test their logic and reasoning skills during a whole group activity. Students at YSDE work on small group research projects, which are supplemented by a variety of other engaging activities and lectures. Read More
Delegates to the 1974 National Youth Science Camp embark on a bus for an out of camp experience. NYSC includes several activities that take place outside of Camp Pocahontas, including a trip to Washington D.C. These experiences offer delegates opportunities Read More
Students to the 2009 West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science at Green Bank participate in a directed study focusing on electronics fabrication and design. Students at WV GSMS work in teams to produce research utilizing the unique facilities Read More
Post Crescent (Wisconsin): Teen selected for science camp NEENAH — Russell Burton, a senior at Neenah High School, was selected as one of two students to represent Wisconsin at the 2012 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia. Read More. Read More
Carrie Tian (South Carolina) practices her violin on the Green at National Youth Science Camp 2011. The National Youth Science Camp includes opportunities for musically inclined delegates to perform in both large groups and smaller ensembles. From the Archives is Read More
Frequent guest and lecturer, Dr. “Mac” Louthan meets a delegate after his lecture at National Youth Science Camp 1992. Lecturers are chosen for both their outstanding academic credentials as well as their enthusiasm in sharing their knowledge with the next Read More
A participant to National Youth Science Camp 1985 descends from a rock face near Camp Pocahontas. The outdoor program of NYSC has been a crucial component since its beginnings and offers delegates a unique opportunity to explore the world-class outdoor Read More
The Courier (Arkansas): Tufis to attend prestigious camp Russellville High School senior Paul Tufis is getting an opportunity that only 99 other students across the nation will get. Tufis was chosen by the governor to attend the National Youth Science Read More
