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University of California Los Angeles Sci | Art Nanolab Institute for High School Students

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iD Tech Camps and Summer Teen Academies

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Summer at Rensselaer Science and Engineering Program for High School Students

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Summer Study Summer Science Program for High School Students

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University of Dayton Women in Engineering

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Summer Camp

Wildlife Ecology Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students

 





Wildlife Ecology Research



Uniersity of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology



Summer Academy in Applied Science
and Technology (SAAST)


Summer at Rensselaer Pre-College Program for High School Students


Summer at Rensselaer

 

University of Michigan Technological University Summer Youth Programs

 


Michigan Technological University Summer
Youth Programs

Michigan Technological University Summer Scholarship Programs

 


Michigan Technological University Summer
Scholarship Programs



GERI Summer Camps - Pre-College Summer Camps at Purdue University



GERI Summer Camps
Purdue University




Summer Study Summer Program for High School Students

Summer Study Programs


University of California Los Angeles Sci | Art Nanolab Summer Institute for High School Students

 


UCLA Sci | Art Nanolab Summer Institute

Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students

 

Syracuse University Summer College
for High School Students



Summer Discovery Internship Program for High School Students

 





Discovery Internships

University of Houtson Summer Pre-College Engineering Program for High School Students

 

University of Houston STEP Forward
Pre-College Summer Engineering Camps

iD Tech Camps and iD Summer Teen Academies

 

iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies

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Summer Discovery Summer Program for High School Students

Summer Discovery


University of Miami Summer Pre-College Scholars Program for High School Students

 

University of Miami Summer Scholars Program for High School Students

iD Programming Academy for Teens

iD Programming Academy for Teens

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students




New Jersey's Institute of Technology
Summer Programs for High School Students

 

iD Gaming Academy for Teens

iD Gaming Academy for Teens

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University of Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program for High School Students

Michigan Math & Science Scholars
Summer Program for High School Students



Summer Junior Discovery Program


 

 


Jr. Discovery


iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens


iD Visual Arts Academy for Teens

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Boston University Summer Pre-College Science and Engineering Program for High School Students






Boston University Summer Pre-College
Science and Engineering Programs
for High School Students



Michigan State University Summer Pre-College Science Program for High School Students


Michigan State University
CSI Forensic Summer Science Program
for High School Students


Stevens Institute of Technology Summer Pre-College Science and Engineering Program for High School Students





Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey
Summer Pre-College Program


UC Davis Young Scholars Summer Program





UC Davis Young Scholars Program
for High School Students

Sacramento State Academic Summer Program for High School Students and Middle School Students





Sacramento State Academic Talent Search


Michigan State University Summer Pre-College Engineering Program for HIgh School Students




Michigan State University Summer
Pre-College Engineering Program for High
School Students and Middle School Students



North Carolina State University Summer Pre-College Engineering Program for High School Students

North Carolina State University Summer Pre-College Engineering Programs for High School Students



Florida State University Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students

 

Florida State University Young Scholars
Pre-College Program for High School Students

Johns Hopkins University Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students

 

Johns Hopkins Summer Pre-College
Engineering Program for High School Students

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Summer Pre-College Science Program for High School Students and Middle School Students

 

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Math and Related Sciences (MARS)
Summer Program for High School Students

Baylor University Summer Science Pre-College Research Program for High School Students

 

 

Baylor University Summer Science Pre-College Research Institute for High School Students

University of Texas at Arlington Pre-College Summer Science Program for High School Students and Middle School Students

 

 


University of Texas at Arlington
 Engineering Summer Camps for High School Students and Middle Students


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Program: University of Pennsylvania, Penn Engineering Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Description: The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania invites highly motivated and talented high school students to apply to participate in our three-week Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology (SAAST). Our five rigorous, intensive SAAST courses give high school students an advance look at the learning experience they can expect in college. Courses are available in: Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Nanotechnology, and Robotics. Combining sophisticated theory with hands-on work in our world-class laboratories and culminating in independent projects, SAAST challenges students to work harder, smarter, and more creatively than they ever have before.
Participants: High school students rising 10th, 11th or 12th grades.
Program website: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/saast

Program: Wildlife Ecology Research: Rensselaerville, New York.
Description: Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive three week program where rising juniors and seniors learn basic ecological principles through hands-on research experience. Ecologist from colleges and universities around the country instruct students on population, community, physiological, disease and behavioral ecology using a diverse array of wildlife and standard research techniques. Wildlife Ecology Research culminates in rigorous small group research projects where students develop and implement research projects from hypothesis to final paper. This program aims to provide a significant academic experience that will help students prepare for courses and research experiences at the college level.

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify interesting and important research topics and create research protocols using the scientific method
  • Understand and implement common field techniques for sampling plant and animal populations. Demonstrate a variety of methods for data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Define and discuss seven major topics in field ecology including: ecosystem, community, population, behavioral, physiological, disease and evolutionary ecology
  • Identify prevalent species comprising the main areas of study, and demonstrate effective use of field guides and dichotomous keys
  • Prepare written and oral reports of his or her research

Participants: Rising High School Juniors and Seniors.
Program website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/wer

Program: GERI Summer Camps, Indiana
Description: Every summer, for over 34 years, GERI has engaged gifted, creative, and talented students from across the country and around the world in residential camps designed to stimulate their imagination and expand their abilities.  Students who have completed grades 5 – 12 live in campus residence halls, take challenging courses, and participate in engaging recreational activities.  GERI offers three programs each year.  At GERI Summer Camps, you will experience intellectual challenges, personal attention from talented and caring staff members, outstanding Purdue facilities, friendships with others from around the world who share similar interests, and enjoyable learning and social experiences.
Participants: High ability students who have completed grades 5 - 12.
Program website: www.purdue.edu/geri

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 websitehttp://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 websitehttp://youthprograms.mtu.edu/

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:  New Jersey Institute of Science and Technology Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students:  New Jersey
Description: The Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT gives pre-college students the chance to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and to experience the relationship between these subjects and their applications to everyday life. Students become "engineers", "mathematicians", "architects", "managers" or "scientists" and learn how to design solutions to problems that affect everyone.  The Center for Pre College Programs also offers students the opportunity to learn about college life.
Participants:  High School Students
Program website: http://www.njit.edu/precollege/studentprograms/index.php

Program:  The Stevens Institute of Technology Summer Program for High School Students:  Hoboken, New Jersey
Description: The Stevens Summer is about experience, challenge, discovery and exploration. Each summer, talented high school students from around the world come to Stevens for a true residential college experience.  Get a taste of campus life, experience hands-on projects, visit successful companies, take a bite out of the Big Apple, and make your college application stand out!
Participants:  High School Students
Program website: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/highschool/pre-collegeprograms.cfm/

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:  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 websitewww.summercollege.syr.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 websitehttp://summer.rpi.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: 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:  Michigan State University Summer Pre-College Engineering Program for High School Students and Middle School Students:  East Lansing, Michigan
Description: Intended for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors seriously considering engineering as their career choice, this program is designed to give in-depth experiences in engineering majors. Each day students will learn about a major and spend time with an engineering faculty member, a graduate student, an undergraduate student engaged in short lecture, demonstrations, hands-on experiments, team-based problem solving, and tours. Presentations by the Honors College, Admissions Office, Study Abroad and The Center (Co-op/Internship and Undergraduate Research Opportunities) as well as tours of engineering research facilities will be conducted.
Participants:  Rising High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Program website: http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs

Program:  University of California, Berkeley Summer Pre-College Programs: Berkeley, California
Description: The Pre-Collegiate Program offers you the chance to join the community of more than 250 high school students who spend their time enjoying a summer at Berkeley. Take advantage of Berkeley courses, co-curricular activities, and workshops planned just for you. Spend time on campus taking advantage of all it has to offer, and simultaneously earn college credit.
Participants: High School Students
Program website: http://summer.berkeley.edu/pre-collegiate

Program:  Clemson University Summer Science, Engineering, and Architecture - Enrichment Program:  Clemson, South Carolina
Description:  This program is designed for gifted students to learn about and explore the fields of science and architecture.  Students can participate in a variety of high interest courses and activities to learn in depth information in areas of interest.  There are also a variety of social and cultural activities for students to participate in while on the campus.
Participants:  This program is designed for gifted middle and high school students.
Program website
: www.clemson.edu/summerscience

ProgramCleveland State Summer Honors Institute: Cleveland, Ohio
Description:  This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education.  The program has is focused on problem solving and students will learn about and participate in activities in the following areas:  the flying circle of physics, mathematical kaleidoscope, and making connections.  Tuition is free for eligible students (this is a commuter program)
Participants:  reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website www.csuohio.edu/honors/summerhonorsinstitute/

ProgramCub Creek Science Camp:  Rolla, Missouri
Description:  Cub Creek Science Camp provides unique opportunities for students to learn about and gain experience working with animals.  The program has a science camp, a zoo camp, an animal camp, and a Jr. Vet program for students.  Students can choose from many different activities available within this program.
Participants:  Ages 7-17
Program website www.bearriverranch.com/index.html

Program: Engineering Innovation:  Various university locations (sponsored by Johns Hopkins University)
Description:  This program gives students the opportunity to learn about and explore the field of engineering.  Students are provided with hands-on experiences to help them understand engineering concepts and fields of study.
Participants:  11th and 12th graders.
Program website:  http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/

Program: High School Engineering Institute at Michigan State University:  East Lansing, Michigan
Description:  This program provides students with the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the field of engineering.  Students learn about the broad concepts related to engineering and also explore various specializations and career fields within the field of engineering.
Participants:  Students who have completed 9th, 10th, 11th grade by the summer.
Program website www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/programs/hsei

Program: Engineers in Motion at Ohio State University:  Columbus, Ohio
Description:  This program introduces students to concepts in the field of engineering and provides hand-on experiences related to the field of engineering.
Participants:  Students who have completed 9th or 10th grade by the summer.
Program website: http://ecos.osu.edu/node/227

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 websitewww.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/

ProgramOhio State University Supercomputing Summer Honors Institute: Columbus, Ohio
Description:  This program is an Ohio Summers Honors Institute that is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education.  The program provides students with the opportunity learn about and gain practical experience in the field of computer systems and computer networking.  Tuition is free for eligible students (residential students pay for room and board)
Participants:  reside in Ohio, be enrolled in the 9th or 10th grade, and be identified as gifted in a recognized area
Program website www.osc.edu/education/si/

ProgramPAVE Program at Vanderbilt University:  Nashville, Tennessee
Description:  This is a six week program designed for students who are planning to enter an engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program in college.
Participants:  Students who have completed the 11th grade by the summer.
Program website https://pave.vanderbilt.edu/ayindex.html

Program: The Ross Mathematics Program at Ohio State University:  Columbus, Ohio
Description:  This is an intensive program designed for students to explore various concepts in mathematics and to promote mathematical thinking.
Participants:  Students from ages 14-18.
Program Websitewww.math.ohio-state.edu/ross/

Program: Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program:  Northampton, Massachusetts
Description:  This program provides high school students to learn about a variety of interesting topics within the fields of science and engineering.
Participants:  Female students entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Program website:   www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/

Program:  Stone Laboratory Summer Science Opportunities:  Lake Erie, Ohio
Description:  The Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory Summer Program enables students to gain practical experience in the field of science during the summer. The Stone Lab Program provides students with the opportunity to take interesting science related courses and participate in hands-on science activities at its Lake Erie location.  Students can take courses such as the introduction to aquatic biology, the introduction to the study of birds, and field based introduction to oceanography.  Students may also be able to earn course credits for these courses.
Participants:  To participate in this program, students are required to have completed the 10th grade, be at least 15 years old, and have completed at least one high school biology course.
Program website http://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/stonelab/

ProgramNational Computer Camps:  The camps are held at Fairfield University, Oglethorpe University, Notre Dame College, and Manhattan College.
Description:  This programs provides students with excellent opportunities to learn about various areas in the field of computer technology.  Courses are available in video game design, digital video production, webpage design, computer languages, software applications, preparation for the network + certification exam, and preparation for the A+ certification exam.
Participants: Students ages 8-18.
Program websitewww.nccamp.com/index.html

ProgramSpectrum Program:  Case Western Reserve University
Description:  A three-week program (June 29-July 18) of advanced high school study for academically talented students held in partnership with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development.  2008 Courses:  Algebra I/Algebra II / Geometry (self-paced), Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Persuasion and Debate:  Globalization, Robotics.
Participants:  Qualified students in grades 7-9
Program website http://precollege.case.edu

ProgramEquinox Program:  Case Western Reserve University
Description:  A three-week program (June 29-July 18) of advanced study for academically talented students held in partnership with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development.  2008 Courses:  Algebra II / Precalculus (self-paced), Chemistry, Computer Game Design, Engineering, Genetics & Biotechnology, International Relations, Journalism, Philosophy, Sociology.
Participants:  Qualified students in grades 9-12
Program website http://precollege.case.edu

Program
Digital Media Academy:  Locations include: Stanford University, University of Texas, UC San Diego, Hartsville South Carolina, South Burlington Vermont, and Hayward California.
Description:  The Digital Media Academy has a large variety of courses related to video technology.  Samples courses include:  extreme sports video production, documentary film making, final cut pro advanced editing techniques, 3D game creation, and digital photography.
Participants:  Kids camps: ages 9-13, Teen camps: ages 13-18.
Program website www.digitalmediaacademy.org/index.html?dtype=pl&dsrc=mysc&daud=teen

 

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