Explore our course offerings in Durham and Morganton, NC!
When you apply, you have the opportunity to choose your first and second-choice courses. You will have the chance to choose one course for each week should you wish to apply for more than one course over the summer. Accelerator for 7th-9th graders is offered in Durham and Morganton, NC.
The fee for Accelerator (7th-9th) is $1,495. You may register for more than one course, but each course is its own Accelerator program.
Note: Courses marked “Full” have a waitlist, and applications are still being accepted.
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Summer 2026 Courses
Note: NCSSM will NOT provide transportation from Durham to Morganton (and back at the end of the week).
FULL The Science of Persuasion: Cognitive Bias in the Age of the Attention Economy |Sarah Ball, Instructor |Durham Campus
Film It & Fix It: Adobe Videography for New Creators | Dominique Ormond, Instructor | Durham Campus
FULL Math Marvels: Explorations for Curious Minds |Dilip Barman, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Aviation|Dr. Chris Hynes, Instructor|Morganton Campus
Stream Savers| Michael Slaughter, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Physics Made Simple: The Science of Motion | Bradley Hicks, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Biotechnology |Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Exploring Cybersecurity: Protecting the Digital World | Ed Hallyburton, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Career Quest: Explore Your Path! | CJ Salvador, Instructor | Durham Campus
FULL Analytics in Action: Data Modeling and Storytelling in Excel |Tony Flach, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Shoot, Edit, Shine! Intro to Adobe Photography |Dominique Ormond, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Math Marvels: Explorations for Curious Minds |Dilip Barman, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL The Science of Persuasion: Cognitive Bias in the Age of the Attention Economy | Sarah Ball, Instructor |Durham Campus
Pump It Up! An Exploration of Body Systems and the Role of Exercise| Katie Glover, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Biotechnology |Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Japan Unlocked: Culture, Conversation, and Cool Discoveries |Natsuko Suwa, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Science Fact: What It Takes to Make Great Sci-Fi |Veronica Vazquez, Instructor |Durham Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
FULL Design, Build, Code | Blaire Miller, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Pump It Up! An Exploration of Body Systems and the Role of Exercise | Katie Glover, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Explorations in Genetics | Dr. Rachel Hillyer, Instructor|Morganton Campus
FULL Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Camp Scrub Life: A Camp for Future Health & Science Leaders |Stephanie Smith, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Principles of Physics for Real-World Problem Solving |Daniel Kemp, Instructor |Durham Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
FULL Climate Justice Lab: Science, Power, and Solutions |Holly Hardin, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Film It & Fix It: Adobe Videography for New Creators |Dominique Ormond, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL The Astronomer’s Toolkit – an Introduction to Astronomy |Reilly Milburn, Instructor |Durham Campus
Game Design | Luke Shofestall, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Intro to Analytical Chemistry | Dr. Chris Hynes, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Intro to Decoding the Future: Foundations of AI| Stephanie Eggers, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Camp Scrub Life: A Camp for Future Health & Science Leaders |Stephanie Smith, Instructor |Durham Campus
Greek Mythology: The Science of Monsters | Victoria Watson, Instructor | Durham Campus
The Innovation Ecosystem: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving Through a South African Lens | Ashley Jesse, Instructor | Durham Campus
Japan Unlocked: Culture, Conversation, and Cool Discoveries | Natsuko Suwa, Instructor | Durham Campus
FULL Career Quest: Explore Your Path! |CJ Salvador, Instructor |Durham Campus
FULL Intro to Rapid Prototyping| Nikki Malatin, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Biotechnology| Jennifer Allsbrook, Instructor | Morganton Campus
Python Power-Up: Code Your First Project | Stephanie Eggers, Instructor | Morganton Campus
FULL Principles of Physics for Real-World Problem Solving |Daniel Kemp, Instructor
FULL The Science of Persuasion: Cognitive Bias in the Age of the Attention Economy | Sarah Ball, Instructor
FULL Mysteries of the Deep: Water Quality, Ecosystems & Environmental Innovation | Holly Hardin, Instructor
Courses are subject to change.
Alicia Stokley
Director of Summer Programs and Extended Partnerships
Blake Reed
Assistant Director of Summer Programs
Gina Barrier
Director of Summer Programs and Extended Partnerships
Taylor Flach ’18
Assistant Director of Summer Programs
Susan Gantt
Associate Manager of Summer Programs
Josh Blackburn
Assistant Director for Summer and Extended Programs