Applications are now closed for our Summer 2023 season. Thank you to everyone who applied to join us this summer!
The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont offers a variety of fun, immersive, residential summer learning programs hosted at college campuses all over the state. Each Institute focuses on a unique area of interest, and introduces you to mentors and friends who will help you pursue your passions and create your future.
Each Institute has a different location and dates. Explore each Institute’s page to learn more about the unique aspects of each Institute!
June 25th – July 9th, 2023 @ Castleton University in Castleton, VT
Ready to get creative?
Amplify your artistic voice at the GIV Arts Institute! You’ll join a community of young artists from all over Vermont for an exciting two weeks of collaboration, creation, and inspiration. Come develop skills in the artistic disciplines of your choice alongside creators who love art as much as you do! With immersions into theater, music, writing, dance, visual arts and more, there’s something for everyone at the Arts Institute!
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June 25th – July 1st, 2023 @ Norwich University in Northfield, VT
Do you want to save the world?
This summer, help create a sustainable future at the GIV Engineering Institute! You’ll spend a week on Norwich University’s campus developing your own projects in fields like energy, robotics, and structural engineering as you work to create resilient solutions to the planet’s most pressing problems. With access to professional equipment and the guidance of renowned engineers, you’ll build bridges to a better future!
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Entrepreneurship: Creativity & Innovation
June 25th – June 30th, 2023 @ Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT
Ready to start your own business?
This summer, bring your passion and curiosity to the Entrepreneurship Institute! You’ll spend a week deep diving into the creativity and innovation that goes into developing new products and services. With the guidance of proven entrepreneurs and experts, plus a network of peers, you’ll leverage your own unique business ideas to propel you to future success.
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College credits available.
Environmental Science & Technology
July 14th – July 22nd, 2023 @ The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT
Ready to explore our natural world?
This summer, investigate what’s in our air, water, and soil at the GIV Environmental Science & Technology Institute! You’ll collect environmental data from your own community and use UVM’s state-of-the-art facilities to analyze, interpret, and learn more about what is happening with our environment on a micro and macro level. What will you find out? What solutions will you propose?
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College credits available.
June 25th – July 4th, 2023 @ Landmark College in Putney, VT
Ready to make a difference in the world?
This summer, take on political, environmental, and social justice issues at the GIV Global Issues & Youth Action Institute! You’ll join a community of motivated young Vermonters as you learn how to battle for whatever you care about, whether it be the climate crises, racism, sexism, inequality, or justice in all forms. Together, we can mobilize our collective energy with activists from around the world, leading movements for real change and deepening our hope with action!
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July 9th – July 15th, 2023 @ Vermont State University in Lyndon, VT
(Online Intro June 26th – 29th)
Ready to learn the science of saving lives?
Step into the world of health care with the GIV Health & Medicine Institute! You’ll learn clinical skills like diagnostic reasoning, assessing patients, responding to medical emergencies, and communicating effectively on a team. Sessions span the fields of medicine, psychology, clinical lab science, and biomedical engineering. Hands-on activities, scenario-based learning, and interactive case discussions lead to CPR and First Aid certifications.
Produced in partnership with Northern Vermont AHEC.
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Kenneth I. Gross and Tony Trono Mathematical Sciences Institute
July 9th – July 14th, 2023 @ The University of Vermont in Burlington, VT
Do you love math?
This summer, surround yourself with fellow math-lovers at The Kenneth I. Gross and Tony Trono Governor’s Institute on Mathematical Sciences! You’ll explore theoretical and real-world applications of mathematics as you take on world-class challenges with other young Vermont mathematicians. Enjoy advanced lectures, discover exciting careers, and revel in all the things that make math so much fun!
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June 24th – July 2nd, 2023 @ Champlain College in Burlington, VT
Want to learn new tools and approaches to design and technology?
Join like-minded young people from across the state to learn new technologies and think about the impact technology has on our world, both today and in the future. Hear from professionals in the field about possible career pathways, play (and make) games, visit some of our industry professionals in the area and spend time in Champlain College’s state-of-the-art computer labs immersing yourself in learning.
Each summer, we offer intensive short courses in a variety of topics, which may include: arduino microcontrollers, digital painting and illustration, cybersecurity, programming, game design, to name a few. We balance out the time spent in the computer labs by making time for play, with lots of options for everyone: our ever-growing pop-up maker lab, D&D, MTG, pop-up jam sessions, late night Humans vs Zombies, field games, silkscreening, photography, and more.
Explore, learn and create alongside tech-world professionals, professors, and a whole host of young designers and programmers like you! What will you make?
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