Youth Scholars Academy
Program Details
📅 Dates: July 13 – July 24, 2026
📍 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💰 Cost: $700 before May 1 | $750 after May 1
📖 Courses Offered (All Students Enrolled):
✅ Test Prep with Mr. Hilbert: Build strategies for success on standardized tests.
✅ Mathematical Mysteries: Explore number theory, graph theory, and combinatorics through interactive problem-solving.
✅ History Sleuths: Uncover the past through hands-on research and primary source analysis.
✅ Video Games & Heroism: Study storytelling in games and literature, then design your own adventure.
👉 Limited spots available! Give your child the opportunity to excel—secure their place today.
Step 1: Application & Eligibility
Youth Scholars Academy is a selective program designed for academically driven students. To be considered, all applicants must submit their MAP Results as part of the application process.
📚 Who Can Apply?
✔️ Rising 7th and 8th graders ready to take on advanced academic challenges.
✔️ Students eager to engage, explore, and excel in a dynamic learning environment.
Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed for eligibility. If selected, you will move on to Step 2: Acceptance & Enrollment Confirmation.
Step 2: Acceptance & Enrollment Confirmation
Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, a Youth Scholars Academy administrator will contact you to finalize your enrollment. At this stage, you will receive instructions on submitting payment and confirming your spot in the program.
📚 Next Steps:
✔️ Secure your enrollment by submitting payment.
✔️ Receive official confirmation of your placement.
✔️ Get ready for an exciting academic journey!
Our Mission
We foster a dynamic learning environment where driven students excel through immersive, foundational coursework, hands-on exploration, and collaborative experiences that ensure future academic success.
Our Vision
Empowering Young Minds. Building Tomorrow’s Leaders.
Why Choose Youth Scholars Academy?
Testing strategies
Youth Scholars Academy students excelled in Mr. Hilbert's ACT and SAT prep program, learning test-taking strategies, time management, and question analysis. Performance diagnostics helped each student identify their best test format and receive tailored guidance.
High school curriculum
Students engaged in high school–level Circuits, Coding, and Diction, building STEM and communication skills through hands-on projects. The program strengthened academic foundations and boosted confidence for future success.
I really enjoyed the curriculum that was offered and truly cannot think of anything that was missing. I was thrilled that we were able to experience YSA, and overall we were super impressed with the academic rigor and test preparation. Great job!
Parent of a Youth Scholar Academy Participant