Are you ready for an adventure? Join academically talented middle and high school students, like you, from across the country for some serious summer fun.
Program Basics
The CMS Adventures Series embraces healthy living, community service and social interaction in an interactive learning environment.
Admission and acceptance into the program is selective and courses fill quickly, so don’t miss out!
Returning scholars (Anyone that has previously participated in our CMS or in a Duke TIP Academic Adventures program or already registered – can log into an existing account to apply.
Courses are based out of UofSC Columbia.
Scholars can enroll in one class per week.
All participants must provide a.) a negative COVID-19 PCR test administered within 72 hours of arrival; b.) documentation of positive COVID PCR or antibody test within 90 days; OR c.) proof of COVID vaccination.
Class size is limited to 20 scholars per course, unless otherwise noted.
The program starts with orientation on Sunday afternoon for all scholars. Class instruction is held Monday through Friday and ends with an exciting presentation from our scholars for parents on Friday at 1 p.m. Class instruction is held 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday followed by afternoon activities. Commuters check out daily between 4:30-5 p.m. Residential and Commuter Plus students enjoy dinner and evening activities. View a typical day at camp and a sample class schedule.
Course fees depend on the type of enrollment. You may choose from: residential, commuter and commuter plus evening. Additional lab and transportation fees apply to these courses – Computer Gaming, Vex Robotics, Pharmacy, Law, Medicine-Ultrasound, Aerospace, Creative Writing, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Intro to Mechanical Engineering, and 3D Printing.
Once you are enrolled, take a moment to review this summer’s Scholar Information Guide (2021 guide will be posted when available) which provides helpful information, even though our housing location and schedules are not yet confimed.
Partial scholarships are also available.
Check out answers to common questions about the program. If you have additional questions or need more information, email adventures@sc.edu or call 803-777-9444.
Choose the type of enrollment to fit your needs:
Residential – $975
Residential scholars check in Sunday afternoon and check out Friday at 2 p.m. The program fee includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and all afternoon and evening activities. Scholars reside in a university residence hall and experience student life at UofSC alongside counselors. Lab fees may also apply to some courses.
Commuter – $575
Commuting scholars check in Sunday afternoon for a mandatory orientation. Daily check-in is Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Daily check-out is Monday through Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Friday check-out is 2 p.m. The program fee includes lunch and all afternoon activities. Commuters are also invited to participate in the Thursday evening pizza party and activities. Lab fees may also apply to some courses.
Commuter Plus Evening – $665
Commuter Plus Evening scholars check in Sunday afternoon for a mandatory orientation. Daily check-in is Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Daily check-out is Monday through Thursday at 9:30 p.m. Friday check-out is 2 p.m. The program fee includes lunch and dinner and all afternoon and evening activities. Lab fees may also apply to some courses.
Phone: (803) 777 9444
Email: PUPs@mailbox.sc.edu
2021/06/14 - 2021/07/16
University of South Carolina Continuing Education and Conferences
1705 College Street, Columbia, SC 29208