Aim – From the Archives
A participant at National Youth Science Camp 1971 attempts a challenging kick. From the Archives is a reoccurring post that dives back into the archives of National Youth Science Foundation programs.
Square – From the Archives
Students, teachers and Staph at the 2008 West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science participate in an after dinner activity. From the Archives is a reoccurring post that dives back into the archives of National Youth Science Foundation programs.
Pyramid – From the Archives
Delegates and Staph to National Youth Science Camp 1980 form a human pyramid on the green. From the Archives is a reoccurring post that dives back into the archives of National Youth Science Foundation programs.
Bird Watching – From the Archives
Students at Youth Science Discovery Experience 2012 observe bird flight patterns to develop a hypothesis about their migratory habits. YSDE 2012 is currently being operated by the National Youth Science Foundation. If you would like to learn more about YSDE Read More
Lincoln Monument – From the Archives
Delegates and Staph from National Youth Science Camp 1978 depart from the Lincoln Monument. A visit to Washington D.C. has been a long-standing tradition for NYSCs, and gives delegates an opportunity to visit the capitol, it’s surrounding museums and national Read More
Banjo – From the Archives
Staph member Joe Hutchison practices his banjo on the porch of the Division of Natural Resources Building at Camp Pocahontas during National Youth Science Camp 1963. From the Archives is a reoccurring post that dives back into the archives of Read More
In Camp Pocahontas’s Pool – From the Archives
Delegates to National Youth Science Camp 1975 receive preliminary instruction on kayaking. Instructors demonstrated basic techniques, as well as more advanced maneuvers, such as the “Eskimo roll,” a method to recover an overturned kayak. From the Archives is a reoccurring Read More
Rappelling – From the Archives
Delegates to National Youth Science Camp 1997 begin to descend after summiting an outcropping near Seneca Rocks. From the Archives is a reoccurring post that dives back into the archives of National Youth Science Foundation programs.
Frisbee – From the Archives
The tradition of playing Frisbee at National Youth Science Camp is an essential memory to many delegates. This document from NYSC 1968 outlines the “First Annual National Youth Science Camp Frisbee Meet”, and marks the earliest reference we have to Read More
Solution – From the Archives
Delegate Joe Killian (CT 1981) demonstrates a Rubik’s Cube at National Youth Science Camp 1981. Since it’s wide release in the United States in 1980, the Rubik’s Cube has been a frequent visitor and facet of camp life. From the Read More