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Program: University of Delaware Honors Program Summer College:
Description: The University of Delaware Honors Program Summer College gives high school students an edge! UD Honors Program Summer College is an exclusive opportunity for academically motivated high school sophomores and juniors to live and learn on one of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast. From early July to mid-August, UD Honors Program Summer College students live together in a University residence hall, take real college courses for credit, and enjoy the independence and excitement that can only be found at a top national university. Courses for Summer College, taught by University faculty, are designed to encourage students to expand their knowledge in new directions and to provide a supportive environment where learning is valued for its own sake. Selective institutions, like the University of Delaware, are interested in high school students who demonstrate the ability to succeed in college-level work in an independent environment. Discover UD and explore your future at the UD Honors Program Summer College!
Summer College is under the direction of the University of Delaware Honors Program. The Honors Program serves intellectually and academically talented undergraduate leaders through small classes, superb teaching, academic scholarships, Honors housing, and many other opportunities – not to mention contact with some of the most interesting minds on campus.
Participants: Rising High School Sophomores and Juniors.
Program website: http://www.udel.edu/honors/summercollege/
Program: Julian Krinsky Summer Camps & Programs
Description: Explore and experience college campus-life at prestigious Philadelphia area colleges including the University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University. Students can choose specialized courses in business, leadership, medicine, journalism, nursing, sports business, engineering, technology, community service, SAT Test Prep, science, Model UN, law and pre-college enrichment. High School internships for are available in dozens of fields giving students the opportunity to experience their future career first hand. Students live in on-campus at Penn or Villanova in the residence halls and have access to the dining halls, computer labs and athletic facilities. Plus, each weekend choose from regional trips and destinations. With over 20 programs to choose from, see why Julian Krinsky Pre-College programs inspire students to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Participants: Day students 14-17 years old, Residential students 14-17 years old
Program website: www.jkcp.com/penn-campus/
Program: Summer in the City, Barnard College: New York
Description: At Barnard College, enrich your academic experience and get a head start on college in the world’s greatest city. Barnard offers opportunities to discover New York City in and out of the classroom while taking fascinating classes with our world-renowned faculty, exploring careers and interests from architecture to outer space, making friends from around the world, and getting a head start on college applications through our admissions workshops.
Participants: Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors (entering 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2011), 4-week and 1-week liberal arts intensive, coed...Young Women's Leadership Institute, women only.
Program website: www.barnard.edu/precollege
Program: Northwestern University College Prep Program: Evanston, Illinois
Description: The College Prep Program allows high school students to experience college life at Northwestern University in the summer. Take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in an intensive noncredit IN FOCUS seminar, both taught by Northwestern faculty and instructors. Choose from more than 300 courses in virtually every academic discipline. Course credit earned in the College Prep Program can be transferred to undergraduate programs at many other universities. Courses are flexibly scheduled, ranging from three-week intensive courses in science and languages, and four to eight weeks for most other offerings. IN FOCUS Seminars are designed to expose you to today’s important topics and the best of Northwestern’s faculty, but without the time commitment and cost of enrolling in a college credit course. These two-week noncredit seminars are structured like a college seminar course. Faculty will lead the seminar through discussion, readings and study.
Participants: Students who have completed their junior year of high school by the date the program begins.
Program website: http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
Program: University of Dallas - Arete in Irving, July 8-21, 2012
Description: Provides an enriching educational experience through the introduction of UD’s nationally recognized Core Curriculum. Students will initiate their journey to freedom by exploring the essential texts of Western Civilization and reflect on works of fine art, film, and music.
Participants: High School Students.
Program website: http://www.udallas.edu/academics/summer/hs/arete
Program: University of Dallas - Shakespeare in Italy, July 9-26, 2012
Description: Come travel with us to Rome to share Shakespeare's passion for Italy and our passion for the Bard. Students will stay on our beautiful campus in Due Santi and travel to sites where Shakespeare set some of his most famous plays during the 18-day program. College Credit is available.
Participants: High School Students.
Program website: http://www.udallas.edu/academics/summer/hs/italy
Program: University of Dallas - Latin in Rome, 2013
Description: Latin in Rome seeks intermediate and advanced students of Latin who desire to refine and deepen their understanding of the language and the Romans who spoke it. Students combine daily visits to archaeological and historical sites in and around Rome and Naples with intensive small group tutorials on relevant passages in Latin. A minimum of three years of high school Latin is required.
Participants: High School Students.
Program website: http://www.udallas.edu/academics/summer/hs/latin
Program: Michigan Technological University Summer Youth Programs: Houghton, Michigan
Description: Week-long sessions starting July 8th-August 4th
Summer Youth Programs and Mind Trekker Summer Camps offer over 50 explorations each summer to discover and learn about various fields through hands-on laboratory, classroom and field experiences. An exploration is an intensive week-long look into a particular field or area of interest. We offer seven different categories of explorations including Leadership, Business, Computing, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, and Science and Technology. In your exploration you may learn new software, rappel down a cliff, fly an airplane, cast molten metal, build a robot, produce a film, or backpack on an island...the opportunities are endless! Explorations are lead by Michigan Tech faculty members, graduate students, and local specialists. Enrollment is open until classes are full. Classes are limited to 20 or less students. Fee for commuter students is $450 and for residential students is $795 per exploration.
Participants: High School Students and Middle School Students
Program Email: yp@mtu.edu
Program Contact Information: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 310 Administration Building, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Program website: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/
Program: Michigan Technological University Summer Scholarship Programs: Houghton, Michigan
Description: Women in Engineering (WIE), June 24-20 and Engineering Scholars Program (ESP), July 8-14 are weeklong investigations of engineering careers in areas such as mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, materials, and related disciplines. This program is a highly competitive scholarship program which provides a chance for traditionally underrepresented high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to investigate careers in engineering and science. Students participate in engineering sessions, group projects and special topic presentations. In addition, students have opportunities throughout the week to interact with industry role models and a diverse group of peers from all over the country and world. Applications are due by May 1st. National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI), July 15-28 is a two week program that allows student to explore today’s transportation industry. Highlights include touring the Mackinac Bridge Authority, visiting the Soo Locks, and a trip to Isle Royale. This program is a highly competitive program which provides high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors the opportunity to investigate careers and educational paths supporting today’s transportation industry and future needs. Applications are due May 1st. Rail and Intermodal Transportation (July 8-14) is a weeklong investigation designed to create awareness and stimulate interest in the area of rail and intermodal transportation. You will learn about and ride trains, enjoy technical tours to rail and intermodal facilities in Marquette and Duluth, and work in teams to complete group projects.
Participants: High School Students and Middle School Students
Program Email: yp@mtu.edu
Program Contact Information: Youth Programs at Michigan Tech University, 310 Administration Building, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931 (906-487-2219)
Program website: http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/
Program: Summer@Rensselaer: New York
Description: Summer@Rensselaer offers various academic enrichment programs on the campus of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. Day enrichment programs are available for elementary, middle and high school students. Residential enrichment programs are available for high school students. All the summer programs are designed and taught by Rensselaer faculty members. Programs include daily on-campus classroom preparation, lab experience, tours, visits with faculty and admissions counselors, hands-on projects and interactions with current undergraduate and graduate students. Summer residential enrichment programs allow high school students the chance to participate in non credit programs that Build Their Future. In addition Rensselaer invites pre-college age students to attend a RPI Sports Camp, Taught by RPI Coaches, to stimulate their minds and exercise their bodies. Rensselaer has 23 varsity teams, both men’s and women’s sports. The men’s and women’s hockey team competes at the Division I level. The remaining teams play in Division III. Rensselaer is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the ECACHL, NYSWCAA, and the Liberty League. Each summer program will be individually priced. Visit the Summer@Rensselaer website at http://summer.rpi.edu and click the program listing name online for details.
Participants: High School Students, Middle School Students, and Elementary School Students
Program website: http://summer.rpi.edu
Program: Summer Study Programs
Description: The leader in Pre-college programs combining stimulating academics with exciting sports/recreational activities, nightlife, sightseeing, foreign culture and travel weekends. College Credit or Non-Credit…2, 3, 3½, 4, 5, 6 or 6 ½ weeks…"Big Ten", Big Mountains, or Big City... THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Summer Study IS “THE TOTAL PRE-COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE” ®
Participants: High School students completing 9th through 12th grade and Middle School students completing 8th grade.
Program website: http://www.summerstudy.com
Program: SuperCamp's Summer Academic Camps
Description: Academic pressure to stand out. Social pressure to fit in. It's not easy being a high school or middle school student these days. We can help. SuperCamp is the summer enrichment program that parents and kids love! Now in our 30th year and with over 57,000 graduates worldwide, we'll give your son or daughter the skills, added confidence, motivation and character direction to thrive. The great thing about SuperCamp is that the kids have a great time, make new friends, reduce their stress and discover their own brilliance. Also, there’s the added bonus of less tension at home.
For more information on SuperCamp’s summer camp programs at Stanford, Brown, Wake Forest and six other prestigious universities nationwide, visit http://www.supercamp.com or call 800-285-3276.
Participants: Junior Forum – students entering grades 6 through 8; Senior Forum – students entering grades 9 through 12; Quantum U – incoming and current college students
Program website: http://www.SuperCamp.com
Program: SuperCamp's Teen Summer Camps
Description: Academic pressure to stand out. Social pressure to fit in. It's not easy being a high school or middle school student these days. We can help. SuperCamp is the summer enrichment program that parents and kids love! Now in our 30th year and with over 57,000 graduates worldwide, we'll give your son or daughter the skills, added confidence, motivation and character direction to thrive. The great thing about SuperCamp is that the kids have a great time, make new friends, reduce their stress and discover their own brilliance. Also, there’s the added bonus of less tension at home.
For more information on SuperCamp’s summer camp programs at Stanford, Brown, Wake Forest and six other prestigious universities nationwide, visit http://www.supercamp.com or call 800-285-3276.
Participants: Junior Forum – students entering grades 6 through 8; Senior Forum – students entering grades 9 through 12; Quantum U – incoming and current college students
Program website: http://www.SuperCamp.com
Program: Juniper Institute for Young Writers: Amherst, Massachusetts
Description: The Juniper Institute for Young Writers is an extraordinary nine-day creative writing program for writers who are finishing their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school. Hosted by the University of Massachusetts MFA Program for Poets and Writers, the Institute offers participants a unique opportunity: intensive workshops, craft sessions, and studio courses designed especially for young writers and unparalleled exposure to world-renowned authors through readings and Q&As.
Participants: Recently completed sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school.
Program website: http://www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters/
Program: UCLA Sci | Art Nanolab Summer Institute: Los Angeles, California
Description: The Sci | Art NanoLab is a highly competitive summer program for high school juniors and seniors interested in collaborating with diverse and notable minds to challenge traditional, polarized perspectives of the arts and sciences. Throughout the 2-week intensive program, students will make connections between cutting edge scientific research, popular culture and contemporary arts. Lab visits, workshops, hands-on experiments, and meetings with world renowned scientists will be balanced with visits to museums, daily movie screenings and meetings with famous contemporary artists who collaborate with scientists.
NANOTECH LECTURES AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE: Access to scholars in 15 cutting-edge labs from 7 nationally top-ranked departments operating at the forefront of nanoscience research.
IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE: The program culminates in a public presentation + exhibition of student’s think-tank research.
EXPERIENCE COLLEGE AND BUILDA UNIQUE PORTFOLIO: Earn 4 units of transferable UCLA College credits! Students have full access to all UCLA facilities.
EXPLORE ART AND SCIENCE IN LOS ANGELES: Tours and fieldtrips to museums and laboratories in and around Los Angeles.
Participants: High School Juniors and Seniors.
Program website: http://artsci.ucla.edu/summer
Program: iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies
Description: Love gaming, programming, or filming? Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, robots, photos, and more. Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have enrolled in fun and challenging, weeklong, day and overnight programs held at 60 prestigious universities nationwide including Stanford, Princeton, Columbia, and others in 27 states. Small classes (max 8:1) are guaranteed, and taught by adult-only instructors for personalized curriculum with a small group to optimize learning and social experiences. Additional 2-week Teen Academies where ages 13-18 immerse in specialized, pre-college, overnight summer programs at iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit www.iDTeenAcademies.com for courses and university locations. Accredited Continuing Education Units available. Also, year-round learning opportunities. Visit the website or call
1-888-709-TECH to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.
Participants: 7-17
Program Website: Summer Technology Camps
Program: iD Gaming Academy for Teens
Are you a gamer? Imagine 250 hours living, dreaming & breathing gaming. Prove that gaming is more than a hobby and gain a competitive edge for college and future careers. Courses: 3D Modeling with Autodesk Maya, Level Design with UDK, Programming for Xbox 360, or Game Development for iPhone and Android. Small classes (guaranteed max 8:1) taught by top-tier instructors. Held at prestigious universities including Stanford, Harvard, Emory, Villanova, Vassar, the University of Denver, TCU, and Lake Forest College (in the Chicago area). Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact with professionals, and play in gaming tournaments. Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy. Also weeklong, day and overnight video game and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com). Accredited Continuing Education Units available. Also, year-round learning opportunities. Visit the website or call 1-888-709-TECH to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.
Participants: 13-18
Program Website: Summer Programs for Teens
Program: iD Programming Academy for Teens
Love programming or robotics? What can be better than spending time with other Teens who share your same interests. Courses: iPhone and iPad App Development, Android App Development with Java, Robotics Engineering, or Java for the AP Exam. 2-week, overnight program held at MIT, Yale, Stanford, Duke, UCLA, American, and Lake Forest College. Discover a potential career while interacting with industry professionals, building a portfolio for college, and engaging in STEM education. Learn in small classes (guaranteed max 8:1) taught by instructors with impressive backgrounds. Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Gaming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy. Also weeklong, day and overnight programming, robotics, and technology camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com). Accredited Continuing Education Units available. Also, year-round learning opportunities. Visit the website or call 1-888-709-TECH to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.
Participants: 13-18
Program Website: Summer Programs for Teens
Program: iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens
Spend 2 weeks engaging in creative expression taking photos and making movies! Teens beginner to advanced use Photoshop, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro to create portfolios. Courses: iD Film Studios 101 (pre to post-production), Visual FX (develop visual effects reel), or Professional Photography (learn advanced features of a DSLR camera and edit photos). Explore historic cities and college campuses for the perfect backdrop. Held at Stanford University and NYU. Additional 2-week Teen academies include iD Gaming Academy and iD Programming Academy. Also weeklong, day and overnight photography and film camps for ages 7-17 located at 60 universities in 27 states (www.internalDrive.com). Visit the website or call 1-888-709-TECH to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interest.
Participants: 13-18
Program Website: Summer Programs for Teens
Program: Ohio University Summer Honors Academy: Athens, Ohio
Description: 4-week program during which participants earn college credit in 2-3 selected University courses alongside University students. Courses include a wide range of disciplines, and students have their choice. Residential and commuter options; close supervision and support provided by mentors from the University’s Honors Tutorial College and residence life staff. Students explore Ohio University resources and options for college majors and careers, participate in service learning projects, and enjoy structured extracurricular activities.
Participants: Completed 9th, 10th, or 11th grade; earned 3.25+ gpa on a 4.0 scale.
Program website: http://www.outreach.ohio.edu/honorsacademy/index.htm
Program: Ithaca College - Summer College for High School Students: Ithaca, NY
Description: In Ithaca College's residential pre-college summer program, high school students experience college life and college-level courses while living in a safe environment. The College has two program offerings (one-week or three-week), each with courses designed and reserved expressly for pre-college students.
The three-week summer college program is for talented students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in high school. Students who have just completed their senior year are also eligible. Enroll in one course and earn two to four credits: Acting I (3 credits), Cultural Anthropology (3 credits), Digital Music Production (ProTools Professional Certification, Girlstories (4 credit), General Psychology (3 credits), Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers (2 credits), Introduction to Musical Theater Performance (3 credits), Introduction to Media Production (4 credits), Issues in Management: Entrepreneurship (3 credits), Issues in Management: Marketing and Social Media (3 credits), Issues in Management: Money and Baseball (3 credits), Sport Management (3 credits)
Only time for a week of college this summer? Attend one of our special one-week courses. No grades are awarded, but in a morning and afternoon session professors and students immerse themselves in their subject: Digital Music Production, Digital Photography, Sustainability Leadership, The Healing Arts, Project Costume: One-Week Costume Design Intensive, Story!, Writing College Application Essays, Workshop in Sports Media and Management, Writing the Short Story
Classes are taught by Ithaca College faculty. Classes meet in the morning, 9:30-11:30 and in the afternoon, 1:00-2:30. (Some classes run until 3:45.) Late afternoons and evenings are available for co-curricular, social, and recreational events on and off campus.
Application deadline is May 1, 2012. Applications are now open.
We hope you'll be able to join us for a three-week or one-week session this summer (or even both) and become part of our summer college community.
Participants: High School Students
Program website: http://ithaca.edu/gps/summer_college/
Program: Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students: Syracuse, NY
Description: Summer College offers unique programs designed to let students explore talents and interests through credit and noncredit academic programs ranging from 2 to 6-weeks in length. Courses and programs are offered in more than 25 academic departments. All programs are designed to give you a realistic view of undergraduate coursework in a field that interests you.
Participants: Students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school
Program website: www.summercollege.syr.edu
Program: Summer Discovery - The world's finest and most popular pre-college, middle school enrichment and internship programs.
Description: We are proud that every summer more teenagers choose SUMMER DISCOVERY than any other program of its kind.
Your safety, security and health are our primary concerns. SUMMER DISCOVERY's unparalleled, experienced leadership provides a well-supervised, supportive environment where teenagers are treated with the care and respect they deserve. Freedom with support and balance, that's SUMMER DISCOVERY.
For over 40 years, high school students from around the globe have enjoyed summers filled with fun, educational and innovative activities. While visiting our website, take time to learn about your program of interest - college credit, internships, research mentorship, sport management, leadership programs, SAT prep, Skills for Mind and Body, enrichment, writing, community service, college admissions prep, tennis, golf, cooking and many other activities. Summer Discovery offers programs at 11 different locations in 5 countries, and works with universities of the highest caliber, such as University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, Georgetown, and many more! We invite you to join a wonderful group of teenagers from all over the USA and around the world this summer and experience a great summer program for teens!
Participants: high school students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Program website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
Program: Jr. Discovery
Description: Welcome to Jr. Discovery, unique 3 week summer enrichment experiences for teenagers completing grades 6, 7 and 8. At Jr. Discovery, learning is everywhere - in the classroom, dorm room, dining hall, on-stage, the tennis court or ball field, on trips and excursions, and the daily interaction between peers, dynamic teachers and Resident Counselors.
Since 1966, the Musiker Family has been directing outstanding educational experiences for teenagers. As parents ourselves, we realize middle school students are at an important crossroads in their development. Life poses many new challenges, opportunities, emotions, and rewards. Jr. Discovery is designed to facilitate a positive transition from adolescence to young adulthood, and from middle school to high school. Our innovative Skills for Mind and Body curriculum inspires independent thinking, creativity, personal growth, self-confidence, time management and life skills.
Additionally, through cooperative living and positive mentoring by a superb group of Resident Counselors, our students experience the finest, caring supervision, group dynamics, and mutual respect.
Best of all, Jr. Discovery is a summer of new friendships with students from all over the USA and the world. In the Jr. Discovery community, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. We look forward to welcoming you to our community this summer.
Participants: Middle School Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Program website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
Program: Discovery Internships
Description: Discovery Internships, formerly Career Explorations, is dedicated to helping students stand out and take control of their futures. Our customized internship programs provide life changing experiences for students at a pivotal time in their life. Whether you are a high school student looking to gain clarity on college choices or fields of potential study or just looking for a meaningful summer in one of the greatest cities in the world, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your needs, Discovery Internships' customized programs will help you explore your future. Discovery Internships is powered by the expertise and experience of two leading summer program providers, Musiker Summer Discovery and Dream Careers. Summer Discovery has directed award-winning programs for high school students for over 40 years. Dream Careers is the leading provider of college internship programs worldwide, and has placed more than 10,000 interns over the past decade.
The Discovery Internships program is an all-inclusive summer internship experience. In addition to gaining hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities, participants explore and live in an exciting city. Our programs feature a safe and fun living and learning environment based in a college residence hall. A meal plan, 24-hour staff supervision and mentoring, and a host of cultural, recreational, and other community events and excursions around the city are all included.
Our participants receive access to supplementary professional development workshops that enhance the internship learning experience and help students excel in both the college classroom and the workplace. Students receive academic credit for their internship and completion of coursework from New York University (NYU).
Today, the Discovery Internships program is provided in Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and London. Discovery Internships receives applications from high school students in nearly every state in the U.S. and just as many countries.
Participants: High School Students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th
Program website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
Program: University of Rochester Pre-College Programs: Rochester, NY
Description: At the University of Rochester, students design their own educational plans, driven by their interests and passions. The University’s Pre-College Programs extend this same experience to junior high and high school students. The many options available include taking a one-week course, living on campus for a month, completing a college class for credit, and participating in a summer study-abroad seminar.
The University is proud to welcome students from across the country and around the globe to participate in these innovative programs, which have been enlightening young minds for over 20 years. Classes are designed to broaden the educational experience and sharpen academic skills, helping students learn more about who — not just what — they want to be.
Class sizes are limited, so be sure to enroll early. Please refer to the Pre-College website for the latest, most comprehensive information, including application guidelines and scholarship deadlines.
Program website: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/precollege/
Program: Emerson College Summer Programs for High School Students, Boston, Massachusetts
Description: Emerson College offers 5-week pre-college summer programs in acting, musical theatre, stage design, fiction & magazine writing, film, television writing & production, and computer animation; also a 2-week Journalism Institute; and a 1-week Political Communication-Social Advocacy-Leadership Institute.
At Emerson, students focus on acquiring skills by doing, meet other students who share their passion for arts and communication, and gain an understanding of college life.
Participants: High school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 during the 2011-2012 academic year are welcome to apply to Studio Programs (noncredit), the Journalism Institute or the Political Communication Institute. High school students entering grade 12 and exceptional high school students entering grade 11 during the 2011-2012 academic year are welcome to apply to Pre-College Credit Programs, where they have an opportunity to earn 8 college credits.
Program website: http://www.emerson.edu/academics/professional-studies/programs-high-school-students
Program: Westcoast Connection
Description: Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel is in our 29th summer of showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours as well as Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, and Global Adventure programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, Canada, Europe, Australia, Israel, Costa Rica, China, Africa, Peru, and Ecuador/Galapagos.
Program website: www.westcoastconnection.com
Program: 360° Student Travel
Description: 360° Student Travel allows you to step in a new direction. Travel, volunteer, improve your Spanish language skills or get a taste of the college life. Regardless of travel style, all of our programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, it is still summer, and the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding.
Program website: www.360studenttravel.com
Program: Young Scholars Program, University of Maryland
Description: The Young Scholars Program, July 11-30, 2010 invites high school students from throughout the U.S. and the world to an amazing college experience at the University of Maryland. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with exceptional ability and promise pursue academic interests, explore career opportunities, earn three college credits, and discover all that Maryland has to offer!
The Young Scholars Program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland, ranked 18th among national public universities in America’s Best Colleges 2009, U.S. News & World Report. In an international, multicultural community, Young Scholars engage in creative problem solving, study with equally talented peers, and explore the independence of college life. University faculty, dedicated to educating tomorrow’s leaders and addressing global challenges, provide outstanding and innovative instruction.
Get ready, get started, and get ahead at Maryland this summer!
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school
Program website: http://oes.umd.edu/index.php?slab=young-scholars-program
Program: Young Scholars Discovery, University of Maryland
Description: The Young Scholars Discovery program, June 20-July 2, 2010, offers rising eighth and ninth grade students an exceptional learning opportunity at the University of Maryland. For two challenging weeks, academically talented students explore career opportunities, engage with experts in innovative fields, collaborate during interactive seminars, and learn about university life at Maryland.
The Discovery program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland, ranked 18th among national public universities in America's Best Colleges 2009, U.S. News & World Report. University faculty provide innovative instruction, challenging students to explore creative ideas and acquire new skills and knowledge. Discovery scholars interact in innovative problem solving, learn with equally talented peers, and connect to the many resources that Maryland has to offer.
Discover, explore, and grow this summer at the University of Maryland!
Participants: Rising eighth and ninth graders
Program website: http://oes.umd.edu/index.php?slab=young-scholars-discovery
Program: Boston University High School Summer Honors Program: Boston, Massachusetts
Description: This program has two different options for students. The General Honors Programs enables students to take two six week undergraduate courses and earn Boston University credits. Students can choose from a variety of course options. Another option is the Research Internship in Science and Engineering in which students participate in research with the mentorship of a faculty research scientist.
Participants: Students who have completed 11th grade.
Program website: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
Program: Stanford High School Summer College: Stanford California
Description: Stanford's High School Summer College provides academic, social and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom. You will have the chance to take challenging courses while interacting with students and scholars from around the world. You have the opportunity to earn Stanford University credit while taking advantage of the exciting scholarly resources available to members of the Stanford community. At the same time, you can sample the unique entertainment and outdoor recreation activities on campus and in the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area. These diverse and interesting academic and extracurricular offerings provide many occasions for personal growth, enjoyment and the opportunity to develop memorable friendships.
Participants: Primarily High School Juniors and Seniors, Exceptional Sophomores are invited to apply
Program website: http://summer.stanford.edu
Program: Brown University Summer Studies Program: Providence, Rhode Island
Description: Brown University offers various summer studies programs for students including: seven-week courses, mini-courses, a leadership institute, a theatre program, and an exploration of language and culture.
Participants: High school students (different programs have separate requirements).
Program website: www.brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/index.php
Program: Career Explorations - Customized Internships for High School and College Students
Description: Career Explorations helps students stand out through our customized internship programs and career advancement opportunities. Our all-inclusive programs offer housing, a full meal plan, included activities, and a dedicated staff and more in major cities around the United States.
Participants: Students between the ages of 16-22 (separate programs for high school and college students)
Program website: www.careerexplorations.com
Program: Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program: A Summer of Exploration: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to explore and gain experience in an area of interest including: architecture, art, design, drama, or music.
Participants: Students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/
Program: Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program: Advanced Placement/Early Action Program: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description: The Advanced Placement/Early Action program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses. Courses are offered in the areas of science, engineering, computer science, humanities, and social sciences. Students may be able to earn college credit through the courses taken in this program.
Participants: Students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/apea.html
Program: Choate Summer Programs: Wallingford, Connecticut
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take courses in variety of areas. Programs include math and science workshops, The John F. Kennedy Institute in Government, The English Language Institute, immersion courses (language, math), and the writing project. Students may be able to earn advanced credit.
Participants: Students who have completed 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.
Program website: www.choate.edu/summerprograms/
Program: Cornell University Summer College Program: Ithaca, New York
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level academic courses in various fields (i.e. architecture, business, medicine…).
Participants: Students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/
Program: Earlham Explore-A-College: Richmond, Indiana
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take courses taught by Earlham college faculty members. Students learn the course content as well as college-level study and research skills. The program also provides a variety of social activities for students outside of the classroom.
Participants: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.
Program website: www.earlham.edu/~eac/
Program: Forest Trail Academy
Description: forest trail academy offers various courses that can teach you practical skills for a rewarding new career.
Participants: K - 12
Program Website: www.foresttrailacademy.com
Program: Georgetown University Summer College for High School Juniors: Washington D.C.
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take undergraduate level courses based on their interests and their academic background. A variety of course options are available.
Participants: Students who have completed the 10th or 11th grade by the summer.
Program website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/sphs/
Program: George Washington University Summer Scholars Program: Washington, D.C.
Description: This program gives students exposure to college-level course work by offering mini-courses and extended courses in a variety of subject areas.
Participants: Students who have completed the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars/
Program: Gettysburg College Experiential Summer Academic Camps: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Description: This program offers two sessions for students to explore subject areas such as: creative writing, the Civil War, astronomy, service and leadership, Spanish language and culture, psychology, and college preparation and preview.
Participants: Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
Program website: www.gettysburg.edu/academiccamps/index.html
Program: Miami University Juniors Scholars Program: Oxford, Ohio
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses at Miami University. Students can choose courses from a variety of subject areas. Students may be able to gain admission into the university through their performance in these courses.
Participants: Students will have completed the 11th grade by the summer.
Program website: www.units.muohio.edu/jrscholars/
Program: Michigan Math and Science Scholar Program: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to explore current research and developments in the areas of mathematics and science. Students take courses in subject areas relating to math and science and have the opportunity to gain hand-on experiences in research and computer laboratories as well as to participate in field work with professors.
Participants: High school students.
Program website: www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
Program: National High School Institute at Northwestern University: Evanston, Illinois
Description: This program features in-depth study with college faculty in one of the following divisions: music, journalism, film-production, theatre-arts, debate, and forensics-individual (competitive speech). There are also two adjunct divisions: championship debate and junior statesmen.
Participants: The age/grade requirement for participation varies depending on the program of interest.
Program website: www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/
Program: Stanford University Summer College: Stanford, California
Description: In this program, students have the opportunity to take college-level courses in areas such as science, the arts, business, humanities, and languages. The program also offers special features such as the Success Series Workshops which helps students prepare their college applications and gain skills to help with the transition to college.
Participants: The program is designed for 11th and 12th grade students, but applications are accepted from 10th graders.
Program website: http://summer.stanford.edu/highschool/overview.asp
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