Winter 2013 Newsletter
Summer Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
Summer Program Scholarship Applications for Gifted Students
Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG) Summer Scholarships
VAG has announced that it will offer summer scholarships designed for those gifted students who
wish to attend academic or artistic programs during the summer months. The scholarship application
deadline is March 1. Get the VAG Summer Scholarship Application Form at
http://vagifted.org/scholarship.html.
FINE ARTS APPRENTICE PROGRAM APPLICATION
Applications for the 2013-2014 School Year Fine Arts Apprentice Program are available on the APS
Arts Education link: http://www.apsva.us/page/1722
The Fine Arts Apprentice Program provides specialized experiences beyond the regular art, music and
drama curriculum for selected high school students (rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders). Opportunities
for students may include ensemble works, master classes, attendance at professional rehearsals and
performances, museum courses, small group instruction, seminars, exhibit and performance
opportunities.
Students may also pick up an application from their high school resource teacher for the gifted.
There will be an information night on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 6:00 pm, at Kenmore Middle School.
Students selected for the Apprentice Program receive a pass/fail grade and a 1/2 credit for a minimum
of 75 hours of arts experience outside the school course requirements. These opportunities take place
out of the school day and are often offered in the evenings and on weekends. Students are able to
select opportunities of interest that work with their school commitments and extra-curricular activities.
For more information, please contact Allison Gilbert in the Arts Education Office: 703-228-6299 or via
email: allison.gilbert@apsva.us.
Arlington Public Schools Summer Enrichment
Arlington Residents Only
The APS summer school catalog is available at this link:
http://www.apsva.us/Page/16892
Registration begins on March 7, 2013 for all summer school programs. The
deadline for registering for enrichment programs is Friday, May 5, 2013.
Summer Laureate – Grades: K-4the
Location: Arlington Traditional School
Contact: Gifted Services (703) 2286160
Dates: Dates: 7/9-7/27
Time: 9:30 am – 1:15 pm
Summer Laureate is a challenging and fast-paced program for recommended highly able students, who
demonstrate creativity, rapid learning, inquisitiveness, self-direction, and a desire for an academic experience
in the summer. Enriching academic activities will emphasize the development of productive thinking skills and
the application of various disciplines. Grade level instructional themes:
 Kindergarten:
Environment: with a focus on the sights and sounds of the city versus the country;
 Grade 1: Flight: a look at flight in nature and man-made flight;
 Grade 2: Movement: a look at movement in humans and animals to mechanical man-made movement;
 Grade 3: Structure: a simulation focused on how a town’s structure is impeded by an earthquake and
must rebuild the physical, social, and governmental structures;
 Grade 4: Future: an investigation into future human life on a space station.
(Please note students had to have completed specified grade level).
Global Village Summit – Grades: K-3rd
Location: Arlington Traditional School
Contact: Social Studies Department (703) 228-6140
Dates: Dates: 7/9-7/27
Time: 9:30 am – 1:15 pm
An academically challenging fast paced program for highly able students. Students will learn about
world cultures and global issues through multi-media technology, language experiences, and
hands- on learning. In order to gain cross-cultural understanding, students will explore and analyze
the geography, history, language, lifestyles, and critical issues of people from Europe, Asia, Africa,
and the Americas. (Please note students had to have completed specified grade level).
Outdoor Lab Camp – Grades: 4 & 5
Phoebe Hall – Knipling Outdoor Laboratory near Warrenton,
VA Contact: Science Department (703) 228-6166
Session A: June 27 – July 1, Grades 4 & 5
Session B: July 11 – 15, Grades 6 – 8
Session C: July 25 – 29, Grades 4 & 5
A blend of traditional camp activities and unique nature-based offerings make this camp fun and
informative. Tents and meals are provided. (Please note students had to have completed
specified grade level).
STARTALK Summer Program in Chinese and Arabic
Grades 6-12
Location: Northern Virginia Community College
Contact: World Languages Office (703) 228-6097 or by e-mail margo.hope@apsva.us
For registration forms, contact your school’s guidance office.
Dates: July 9-27
Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm (Additional time may be required for field trip experiences.)
Fee: There is no cost for this federally funded program. Public transportation is provided.
The STARTALK Arabic and Chinese Program is intended for students who have not studied or have limited
knowledge of these languages. The goal of this program is to motivate students to begin or continue the study
of Arabic and Chinese. The program can accommodate up to 25 students per language. Focus of study will be
on understanding main aspects of target culture and communicating about everyday needs and experiences
through field trips, hands-on activities, song, and technology.
This program is contingent upon approval of a federal grant.
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STARTALK Summer Program in Chinese and Arabic
Grades 4-5
Location: Ashlawn Elementary School
Dates: July 9-27
Time: 9:45 am - 1:00 pm
Students have the option of participating in the Extended Day Program at Arlington Traditional School.
For information and registration forms, contact the World Languages Office
(703) 228-6097 or by e-mail margo.hope@apsva.us
The STARTALK Summer elementary exploratory program is intended for students who have not studied these
languages. Arlington students can begin foreign language study in the 7th grade. The goal of this program is to
expose students to these less commonly taught languages within the context of thematic units geared to
students’ developmental level and interests. The program can accommodate up to 15 students (4th and 5th
graders combined) per language. The focus of study will be on understanding main aspects of the cultural
richness of China and Egypt and on communicating about everyday needs and experiences through hands-on
activities and projects.
This program is contingent upon approval of a federal grant.
Programs in Virginia Organized by Age/Grade Level
Please note: this listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program.
Bach to Rock – Ages 3 ½ - 18
1440 Emerson Avenue
McLean, VA
Contact: (571) 830-6460
Web: www.B2music.com
B2R Camp Rock provides one-week sessions and oneday weekend workshops. Programs include band
instruction, instrumental instruction, jam and recording
sessions taught in small groups and coordinated by age,
grade and/or ability level. Recording Sessions and
concerts take place weekly.
Browne Academy Summer Camp – Ages 3- 13
5917 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
Contact (703) 960-3000
Web: www.browneacademy.org
Click on Summer.
The Browne Academy Specialty Camp is a program
designed to expose campers to engaging, hands-on
learning through theme-related activities. Each day will
involve a field trip and bus ride to and from campus as well
as swimming. Extended care is available.
Congressional Camp – Ages 3-14
Congressional School
29 Sleepy Hollow Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Contact: (703) 533-9711
Web: www.congocamp.org
Web: http://www.potomacschool.org/summer/index.aspx
A variety of academic and specialty camps are offered,
including a Counselor in Training (CIT) program in two
week, three week and one week sessions. Please call
or visit web site for further details. Registration begins
early January. Extended care is available.
Levine School of Music – Ages: 3 - Adult
2801 Upton Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Web: http://www.levineschool.org
http://www.levineschool.org/site/PageServer?pagename
=classes_camp
Locations in DC, VA and MD
Levine School of Music is one of the largest and most
prestigious community music schools in the country.
Music education for students who wish to study vocal or
instrumental music: private lessons, classes or
workshops.
Little Picasso Summer Camp – Ages: 3 ½ - 17
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Virginia Studio – 7373 McWhorter Place, 2 Floor
Annandale, Virginia 22003
Contact: (703) 256-2910
Maryland Studio – in Rockville
Contact: (301) 294-3600
Web: www.littlepicassoart.com
Click on Summer Camp.
This year-round once-a week art program offers full day
and partial day summer camp programs in drawing,
painting, clay, printmaking, and mixed-media.
Burgundy Summer Day Camp – Ages: 4-15
The Congressional School offers programs for ages 3kindergarten and grades 1-9. There are specialty camps,
athletic camps, travel camps, teen travel, and much more.
There is a variety of sessions, and extended care is
available.
Potomac School-Summer Programs – Ages: 3-18
1301 Potomac School Road
P.O. Box 430
McLean, VA 22101
Contact: (703) 749-6317
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
Contact: (703) 960-3431
Web: http://www.burgundyfarm.org
Click on Summer Programs.
Basic day camp is from 9-3 p.m. with extended day
available (7:30-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.). Bus transportation
is available. CIT Program – Ages 13-15, Completed
Grades 7, 8, or 9. Eight Weekly Sessions.
The Burgundy Summer Day Camp CIT (Counselor in
Training) program is designed to teach students camp
counselor skills. After successful completion, students may
become junior counselors.
Burgundy Center for Wild life Studies at Cooper’s Cove
Ages: 8-15
Web: http://www.burgundyfarm.org
Click on Summer Programs.
Burgundy Country Day Schools also operates a residential
nature camp in West Virginia.
Arlington Arts Center – Ages: 4-6 & 7-10 and MS & HS
3550 W ilson Blvd. Arlington, VA
Contact: (703)248-6800
Web: www.arlingtonartscenter.org
Click on Education.
Arlington Arts Center offers over 50 visual arts classes for
all ages. Each class runs for one full week for 1.5 hours
per day. Students who sign up for consecutive classes can
also sign up for supervised lunch or mid- afternoon break.
Classes include painting, drawing, photography and
sculpture.
Mindworks Tutoring and Educational Services – K-12
10501 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032
Contact: (703) 250-6882
Web: www.mindworkseducation.com
Mindworks tutors offer summer classes. The classes vary
in length and type each summer. Past offerings included
Young Readers Camp, Young Writers Camp, ACT and SAT
Classes, and Spanish for Elementary Students. Contact
them for this year’s offerings.
Summer Camp Extravaganza – Ages: 5 – 17
Lopez Studios, Inc.
11425 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190
Contact: (703) 787-0071
Web: www.lopezstudiosinc.com
Click on Summer Camp Extravaganza.
This performing arts school offers sessions in different age
groups and on different performing arts topics: Music
Camp, Drama Camp, Teen Intensive Theater
Camp, and a Broadway NY Day Trip. Extended Care is
Available.
A Class Act: Acting for Young People Summer Arts Camp
Ages 5-17
Grace Church
9800 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015
Contact: (703) 307-5332
Web: http://afyp.org
This organization offers year-round classes in acting, oncamera, musical theater and improvisation. The summer
program is co-sponsored by the City of Fairfax
Commission on the Arts, GMU’s College of Visual and
Performing Arts, and the Theater of the First Amendment.
Harmonia School of Music & Art – Ages 5 – 17
2942 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
Contact : 703-938-7301
Web: www.harmoniaschool.org
Harmonia School offers private lessons throughout the
year in Oakton and Annandale. In the summer, they
offer a Performing & Creative Arts Camp, Musical
Theatre & Dance Camp, Musical Theatre Camp,
Instrumental and Voice Lessons, and W eekly Dance
Classes in two week sessions with both full and half day
programs. All camp sessions culminate in performances
or exhibits.
Pinecrest Summer Pavilion - Grades: Rising K-6th
7209 Quiet Cove
Annandale, VA 22003
Contact: (703) 354-3446
Web: www.pinecrestschool.org
Click on Summer Camp.
The camp offers a variety of choice activities in 8 oneweek sessions. There is the option of morning,
afternoon, and full-day camp as well as extended care.
Summer Camp at Merritt Academy - Grades: K – 8th
9211 Arlington Blvd.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Contact: (703)273-8000 x134
Email: www.MerrittAcademy.org
Click on Our Programs and then Summer Camps.
Merritt Academy offers a 10-week summer camp
program. They offer a junior camp (K-5th Grade) and
senior camp (6th – 8th Grade). The program is built
around weekly themes and includes weekly field trips.
Flint Hill School – Grades: K-12
3320 Jermantown Road
Oakton, VA 22124
Contact: (703) 584-2392
Web: www.flinthill.org Click on Summer.
Flint Hill offers a variety of Summer Programs that
include day camps, creative arts, sports, enrichment,
and academics. Extended care is available.
Madeira School – Grades: Rising 1st -9th
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
Contact: (703) 556-8200
Web: http://www.madeira.org
http://www.madeira.org/summer-programs
Nine different enrichment and sports co-ed programs are
offered on this 376-acre campus. A residential girl’s
leadership program, horseback riding, Camp Greenway,
day and residential programs are available.
Arts Adventure Camp – Ages: 4 – rising Grade 8
Contact (571) 239-5288
Web: www.creativecauldron.org
Arts Adventure Camp is a summer day camp that combines
the performing and visual arts with an exploration of nature.
It is held in the mornings at the amphitheater in Mason
District Park
and in the afternoons at 222 North W ashington Street, Falls
Church. Extended care is available.
College of William and Mary – Ages: 4 yrs.-Grade 10th
Summer Enrichment for Gifted Education
P.O. Box 8795
Stetson House, 232 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact: (757) 221-2458
Web:
http://education.wm.edu/ceners/cfge/precollegiate/sep
Summer Enrichment Programs
A wide variety of learning opportunities are available to
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gifted students from preschool to 9 grade educational
levels. The courses emphasize the development of
problem-solving skills and higher level thinking skills and
are designed to supplement rather than supplant regular
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school curriculum. 95 percentile on a nationally normed
standardized ability or achievement test in the course area
and recommendation of a school official are required.
Art League School – Ages: 5-teen
105 N. Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: (703) 683-2323
Web: http://www.theartleague.org/
Click on Schoo, under Search for Course, click on the
dropped down arrow, Term = Summer Jun-Aug then
Camp and click on search to see listings.
The Summer Art Camp allows students to enjoy the
experience of art for five straight days. Each day will bring
a new medium of project including drawing, painting,
printmaking, and sculpture. Each week is different.
George Mason University – Ages: 5-18
Summer Camps & Programs for Youth
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Web: http://summercamps.gmu.edu
George Mason University is site to over 50-summer
enrichment, athletic and residential programs offered on the
Fairfax or Prince W illiam campuses. Programs are
available in the arts; creative writing; foreign language
camps; sport camps; a fashion modeling camp; residential
camps for camping at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in
Clifton, VA.
Academic camps include technology, robotics, finance,
economics, mathematics, science, and debate. They
also offer summer study for high school students where
rising juniors and seniors can take freshman level
courses at GMU for college credit.
TIC Summer Camp – Ages: 7-16
Camp Office
4620 Dittmar Road
Arlington, VA 22207
Contact: (703) 241-5542
Registrar: (703)534-0616
http://www.ticcamp.com
Three hours of individualized computer programming
instruction are balanced by three hours of vigorous
athletics. Four two-week sessions. Campers learn at
their own pace with a teaching ratio of 1:4.
iD Tech Computer Camp – Ages: 7-17
Located at over 35 universities nationwide including,
UVA, W illiam and Mary, and Georgetown.
Contact: (888) 709-8324 or (408) 871-2227
Web: http://www.internaldrive.com
Week-long day and residential computer camps where
students create digital movies, video games, websites,
robots and more.
Youth Sailing Camps – Ages 9-15
Washington Sailing Marina
1 Marina Drive
George W ashington Memorial Parkway
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: (703) 548-9027
Web: www.washingtonsailingmarina.com
Click on link Learn to Sail.
Hands-on experiences at learning to sail camps are
available June through August, and adult classes are
available for students 16 years of age and older.
Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing – Ages: 8 -17
P.O. Box 760
New Castle, VA 24127
Contact: (800) 782-0779
Web: www.wilderness-adventure.com
Offers one to four week courses in camping/backpacking
adventures in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains located
4.5 hours from Tysons Corner. Rock climbing,
rappelling, caving, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking,
climbing wall, high ropes and low ropes team building
courses. Focus is on developing leadership, confidence,
self-esteem and teamwork.
Fencing Camps – Ages 9 through Adult
Virginia Academy of Fencing
5401-B Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22151
Contact (703) 321-4922
Web: www.vafinc.com
VAF offers a wide variety of classes, enabling students
to take a class with people in the same age and skill
range. They have classes all year long, including minicamps in the summer.
Ferrum College Summer Enrichment Camp (FCSEC)
Grades 5th 7th
Grades: Rising 11-12
P.O. Box 1000
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA 24088
Contact: (540) 365-2121
Web: http://www.ferrum.edu/fcsec
College of W illiam & Mary
PO Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact: (757) 221-7652
Web: www.wm.edu/niahd
Pre-college summer program in American History. This
3-week summer academic course offers high school
students 4 hours of college credit in a unique topic.
Course is taught on site at numerous museums,
archaeology sites and historic places in the Chesapeake
region. The National Institute of American History and
Democracy (NIAHD) is a partnership with the College of
William and Mary and Colonial Williamsburg.
FCSEC combines academic enrichment classes with
traditional summer camp. Course offerings: Archaeology,
Web Page Design, Drama, Drawing, Photography, Science
of Flight and more. Two 1-week residential sessions are
available.
Global Youth Village – Ages: 13-18
1020 Legacy Drive
Bedford, VA 24523
Contact: (540) 297-5982 / (540) 297-9081 registrar
Web:
www.globalyouthvillage.org
An international and multicultural summer program in
Virginia prepares youth and young adults for their role as
global citizens. This 3-week summer training program
develops skills in leadership, dialogue, and global thinking.
Summer Enrichment Program – University of Virginia
Grades: Rising 5th -11th
P.O. Box 400264
405 Emmet Street, S.
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4264
Contact: (434) 924-3182
Email: curry-sep@virginia.edu
Web: http://curry.virginia.edu/community-programs/studentenrichment/sep
Application due: February 15, 2013
The UVA Summer Enrichment Program is a two-week
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residential program for 5 -11 graders emphasizing
development of research, critical thinking, creativity and
problem-solving skills – varied content areas and
innovative teaching approaches. This has a competitive
application process and a limited number of students are
accepted. Three 2-week sessions.
University of Virginia Writers Workshop
Rising Grades 9-12
Young W riters Workshop
P.O. Box 400273
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Contact: 434-924-0836 http://www.theyoungwriters.org
Teenagers interested in writing work with professional
authors in a workshop setting. The focus is on nurturing
talented writers with an artistic vision. Application
deadline is in early March.
Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History
VCUarts Summer Intensive
Grades Rising 11 & 12
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts
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609 Bowe Street 5 Floor
P.O Box 843047
Richmond, VA 23284-3047
Web: www.arts.vcu.edu/summerintensive
Contact: (866) 534-3201
Rising juniors and seniors are invited to immerse
themselves in intensive study of Dance, Theatre,
Fashion Design and Merchandising, Filmmaking,
Interactive Media, Animation, Interior Design, Video
Production, Photography, Fine Arts: 2D and 3D Portfolio
Building. Two-week workshops in July are taught by
practicing artists in the various arts fields.
Programs in Washington, D.C. Organized by Age/Grade Level
Please note: this listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program.
Headfirst Summer Camps - Ages: 3 ½ - 18
Overnight FONZ Nature Camp – Grades: 5th – 10th
3704 Albemarle Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
Contact: (202) 625-1921
Web: www.headfirstcamps.com
Headfirst runs a variety of sports camps, arts and
science day camps, and an overnight lacrosse camp on
the campuses of St. Albans in DC and the Woods
Academy and the Norwood Schools in Bethesda. Full
day and half day programs as well as before and after
care are available.
Overnight camp experience is available at the National
Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in the
Shenandoah Valley. Activities include radio-tracking,
outdoor shelter building, animal calls, wildlife art, nature
tie dying, and more.
Web:
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/campsClasses
Sidwell Friends School – Ages: 3 ½ -18
Sidwell Summer
3825 W isconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Contact: (202) 537-8133
Web: http://sidwell.edu/summer
A variety of programs are offered, including day and
overnight camps, summer studies classes, and a variety
of enrichment workshops. Each program strives to instill
feelings of self-worth and confidence in every camper
and to encourage cooperation and consideration of
others.
Discovery Creek Summer Nature Adventure
Ages: 4-12
Living Classrooms
2233 W isconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20007
Contact: (202) 337-5111
Web: http://livingclassroomsdc.org/edu
Discovery Creek's Summer Nature Adventure camp sites
and programs encourage children to experience,
appreciate, and become stewards of the natural
environment by engaging in hands-on activities.
Programs are offered in one and two week sessions at
Glen Echo Park in DC, Rock Creek International School
in DC, and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA
Summer Safari Day Camp – Grades: Rising K-5th
National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
http://nationalzoo.si.education/campsClassess
Campers explore the lives, habitats, and conservation
efforts for animals from around the world and enjoy
hands-on science activities. The week-long sessions
include zoo walks, experiments, and creative craft
projects. After camp care is available. One-week
sessions are at the National Zoo.
Corcoran School of Art – Ages: 6-18 and adults
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500 17 Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Contact: (202) 639-1801
Web: http://www.corcoran.org/ Click on Continuing
Education. http://www.corcoran.org/educatorsstudents/continuing-education-courses
A variety of arts programs are available for aspiring
artists age 8-18. Also, a Pre-College Portfolio
Development class for ages 16-18.
Camp Arena Stage – Ages: 8-15
1101 Sixth Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Contact: (202) 234-5782
Web: http://www.arenastage.org/education/camp-arenastage
Camp Arena Stage located in Georgetown Visitation
School. Professional artist-educators immerse students in
the art process through in-depth projects and arts
exploration. The campers choose from two sessions: a
4 - Week intensive or 2-week session. Students can
also sign up for 6 full weeks of exploration in visual arts,
theatre, music, and dance. Early drop-off and extended
day are available.
Camp Shakespeare – Ages: 9-18
The Shakespeare Theatre Education Studios
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507 & 516 8 Street, SE
Washington, DC
Contact Education Department (202) 547-5688
Web:
www.shakespearetheatre.org/info/education/expand-yourknowledge/camp-shakespeare
A typical day at Camp Shakespeare includes movement
class, acting, stage combat, text, and voice and speech
– a complete immersion in all the tools that a
professional actor needs to work in the theatre. All
classes are taught by professionals in theatre arts.
Volunteer at the Smithsonian Ages: 16 and up
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10 Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20560
Contact: (202) 633-1000
Web: www.si.edu/Volunteer
Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to serve the
public while working with others who share a common
interest. A list of summer volunteer opportunities for
students age 16 and older is posted after April 1. Some
opportunities include the Naturalist Center in Leesburg.
Constitutional Academy – Grades: Rising 11th & 12th
The Bill of Rights Institute
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 200
Arlington, VA 22203
Contact: (800) 838-7870
Web: www.billofrightsinstitute.org/programsevents/students-programs-events/academy
Six weeks of distance learning culminates in a five-day
residential program in W ashington, DC packed with
visits to local sites of historical and Constitutional
significance and the challenge of college-level
instruction. Thirty students are selected for each
program week in deepening students’ understanding
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of how the beliefs and ideas of the 18 century remain
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relevant in the 21 century. Scholarships are available.
Georgetown University – Grades: Rising 11th –12th
School of Continuing Studies
P.O. Box 571006
Washington, DC 20057
Contact: (202) 687-8700
Web:
http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/departments/21/sum
mer-programs-for-high-school-students
Georgetown offers a variety of programs such as
International Relations, Gateway to Business, American
Politics & Public Affairs, and Journalism. Summer
College allows students to earn up to 12 college credits
across a variety of disciplines.
The Catholic University of America’s Pre-College
Programs – Grades: Rising 11th & 12th
The Catholic University of America
Office of Summer Sessions
Pangborn Hall
Washington, DC 20064
Contact: Harriet Nokuri,
(202) 319-5257
Email: nokuri@cua.edu
Web: http://summer.cua.edu/precollege
Summer college students become immersed in college
life and get a head start on their college career.
Students choose from freshman-level courses, and
earn college credit. Some specialized summer
programs include architecture, forensic anthropology,
opera, and percussion.
The George Washington University Summer
Scholars Pre-College Program
Grades: Rising 10th - 12th
The George Washington University
Summer Scholars Pre-College Program
2100 Foxhall Road
Washington, DC 2007
Contact: (202) 242-6802
Web: http://summergwu.edu
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There are 10-day mini-courses available for rising 10 th
12 grade students. A 6-week pre-college residential
program for rising seniors offers college course credit,
a writing program, enrichment seminars, and field trips
around D.C.
Programs in Maryland Organized by Age/Grade Level
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program.
Summer at Norwood
3.5 years old – 8th grade
Norwood School
8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
Contact: (301) 365-2595
Web: www.summercampatnorwood.org
The four levels of day camp draw upon the Norwood’s
school faculty and facilities to provide camp activities
and academic offerings for children as young as 3 ½ up
to entering grade 9.
Creative Summer at Holton-Arms – Ages 3 1/ - 13
The Holton-Arms School
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
Contact (301) 365-6003
Web: www.holton-arms.edu
Scroll Creative Summer at the right side of home page.
Holton-Arms has a wooded 57 acre campus, a 400 seat
theater, and extensive sports facilities, where they offer
a coeducational six week summer camp. Creative
Summer’s mission is to “enable each child to participate
in the worlds of dance, drama, music, visual arts, sports,
swimming, outdoor exploration, academic, computers,
and more at a comfort level that will challenge and excite
each camper.”
Office of Continuing and Extended Education
2103 Reckord Armory
College Park, MD 20742
Contact: (301) 314-8240
Web: www.summer.umd.edu
Developed specifically for highly motivated, successful
rising juniors and seniors, the 3-week program allows
students to test their academic interests, learn about
campus life, and get a jump on their college career.
The Arts at Maryland – Grades: 11th & 12th
University of Maryland
Office of Continuing and Extended Education
2103 Reckord Armory
College Park, MD 20742
Contact: (301) 314-8240
Web: www.summer.umd.edu
A performing, visual and communication arts program
designed for motivated, passionate, highly qualified
dancers, musicians, actors, writers and visual artists.
Johns Hopkins Pre-college Programs
Grades: 10th – 12th
8224 Lochinver Lane
Potomac, MD 20854
Contact: (301) 299-8277
Web: http://www.summeredge.org
This school offers full and half-day options for three twoweek sessions.
Johns Hopkins University Summer Programs
3400 N. Charles Street
Suite G4 / W yman Park Building
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact: (800) 548-0548
Web: www.jhu.edu/summer
Explore your options at the John Hopkins University
Summer Pre-college Program. Experience the perfect
opportunity to sample courses before selecting a major
or career path. Choose from over 80 classes that fit
your personal interests and goals. Focus on your future,
earn college credit, and have fun.
Camp Flintlock – Ages: 9-15
CTY Program through Johns Hopkins
McLean School of Maryland – Grades K-8
PO Box 366
Saint Mary’s City, MD 20686
Contact: (886) 354-6856
Web: http://campflintlock.com/
Variety of one week sessions: Day camp and Residential
Campers learn about the features that make the United
States of America a great nation while participating in
th
18 Century hands-on activities. W hen campers
consider how the Colonial American settlers lived, they
are better equipped to plot our future destiny.
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program
Grades: 10th & 11th
University of Maryland
Web: http://cty.jhu.edu
Click on CTY.
CTY Summer Programs offer eligible students from all
over the country the opportunity to engage in challenging
academic work in the company of peers who share their
exceptional abilities and love of learning.
Search Engines for Summer Residential Programs
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
American Camp Association http://www.acacamps.org
Camp Page provides links to accredited U.S. and Canadian summer camps/jobs at www.camppage.com.
Cogito a list maintained by Johns Hopkins University provides a list of science and math possibilities. http://www.cogito.org
Click on Program & Events then on Summer Programs.
College Admissions Guides published 500 Best Ways for Teens to Spend the Summer: Programs for College Bound High
School Students, in 2004.
Davidson THINK Summer Institute: http:// www.davidsongifted.org.
Duke University – Duke TiP- publishes a Guide to Education Programs: http://www.tip.duke.edu
Educational Opportunity Guide: A Directory of Programs for the Gifted, Duke University TIP, 2006, publication includes
detailed information on over 380 programs for gifted students located throughout the nation and abroad.
Enrichment Alley is working to become the most comprehensive and useful site on the web to explore educational
enrichment opportunities: www.enrichmentalley.com
Great Summers assists families seeking academic, community service, foreign language immersion, enrichment and
teen tour programs: www.greatsummers.org
Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) provides a search engine under the heading of Programs:
www.educationaladvancement.org
Johns Hopkins University publishes a guide called Imagine: Opportunities and Resources for Academically Talented
Youth: http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine
National Association for Gifted Children provides an extensive list of programs under Resource Directory:
http://www.nagc.org/resourcedirectory.aspx
Student Education Programs provides listings according to summer camps, gifted programs, pre-college, study-abroad,
and more: http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/
Summer Discovery provides connection to 20 popular college programs: www.summerfun.com/
Peterson’s Guide has an extensive listing of academic programs, travel programs, community service/volunteer
opportunities, and summer jobs. http://www.petersons.com/ Click on Summer Camps or Study Abroad.
To purchase hard copy text, go to: http://www.petersons.com/books/summeropportunitieskidsteens.asp
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens, by Sandra L. Berger, Prufrock Press Inc., 2008.
College planning expert and author of College Planning for Gifted Students Sandra L. Berger provides students and
parents with advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities. The book provides
guidance on researching, choosing, applying for, and making the most of summer programs. It includes a directory of
more than 200 summer opportunities. To purchase the book, http://www.prufrock.com
Programs and Services for Gifted Secondary Students: A Guide to Recommended Practices, Edited by Felicia A.
Dixon, Ph.D. Prufrock Press, Inc., 2009.
The text is designed to be a reference for service and program options. Chapter 10 is about Talent Search Programs for
Gifted Adolescents; Chapter 11 is about Study Abroad Opportunities (which includes a list of questions to ask about study
abroad programs). To purchase the book, http://www.prufrock.com
Study Abroad
Travel, Study Abroad and Foreign Language Programs
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
If your student is interested in travel and study, here are some programs. From this list, you will get some ideas,
but you will still need to do additional research. As with all our listings, we do not endorse any of these
programs.
AIFS Summer Advantage
AFS Intercultural Programs
ACS International Schools
ACA American Collegiate Adventures
Bridges Study Abroad
Broadreach
Concordia Language Villages
Deer Hill Expeditions
EF Educational Tours
Global Works
International Seminar Series
Interexchange
Leysin American School in Switzerland
Lifeworks International
NHI National Hispanic Institute
NYU Steinhardt Study Abroad
Overland
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Oxford Advance Studies Program
Putney Student Travel
Rassias Summer Language Programs
Rustic Pathways
SACI Studio Arts Center International Florence
Spoleto Study Abroad
TASIS – Summer Programs
The Experiment in International Living
The Road Less Traveled
University of St. Andrews
Where There Be Dragons
Young Judaea
Youth For Understanding
Westcoast Connection, Grades 7-12
Weizman Institute of Science
Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp
www.summeradvantage.com
www.afs.org
www.acs-schools.com
www.acasummer.com
www.bridgesstudyabroad.com
www.gobroadreach.com
www.concordialanguagevillages.org
www.deerhillexpeditions.com
www.eftours.com
www.globalworkstravel.com
www.study-serve.org
www.internxchange.com
www.las.ch/summer
www.lifeworks-international.com
www.nhi-net.org
www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/study_abroad
www.overlandsummers.com
www.oxbridgeprograms.com
www.oasp.ac.uk
www.goputney.com
http://www.rassias.com/
www.rusticpathways.com
www.saci-florence.org
www.spoletostudyabroad.com
www.tasis.com/summer
www.experimentinternational.org
www.theroadlesstraveled.com
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
www.wheretherebedragons.com
www.youngjudaea.org
www.youthforunderstanding.org
www.westcoastconnection.com
www.weizmann-usa.org
www.windsormountain.org
SUMMER PROGRAMS for high school students –
exceptions noted
REMINDER: Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any
program. Some of the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this
newsletter. Please be patient as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
Many colleges provide pre-college programs. Here’s a look at a short list of possibilities.
Academic Programs on Campus –
Genesis at Brandeis University Program
www.brandeis.edu/genesis
Boston College Experience
www.bc.edu/schools/summer/highschool.html
Boston University
www.bu.edu
PROMYS (Math & Science)
www.promys.org
Summer Challenge Program
www.bu.edu/summer/high_school-programs
Arts Summer Institute
www.bu.edu/cfa/visual-arts
Brown University Pre-College Programs
www.brown.edu/ce/pre-college
Carleton College
www.carleton.edu
Liberal Arts Experience
www.carleton.edu/summer/clae
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
Central Washington University
www.cwuce.org/summer
Kravis Leadership Institute – Claremont McKenna www.kravisleadershipinstitute.org
Columbia University Summer High School Program www.ce.columbia.edu/high-school
Cornell University
www.cornell.edu
FALCON-Chinese & Japanese language program
www.lrc.cornell.edu/falcon
Summer College
www.sce.cornell.edu
Colorado College Pre-College
www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summerprograms/pre-college
Duke University Summer Youth Programs
www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth
Satori Summer Camp
www.satoricamp.org
Furman University Summer Programs
www.2furman.edu/sites/summer
Georgetown University Summer at Georgetown
http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21//summer-programsfor-high-school- students
bbyo - Summer of Impact (for Jewish students)
www.dcjam.org
Harvard University Secondary School Program
http://www.summer.harvard.edu/
Johns Hopkins University
www.jhu.edu
Center for Talented Youth Summer Programs
www.cty.jhu.edu/summer
Kenyon College Young Writers Workshops
www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/writers
Lewis & Clark College
www.lclark.edu
FIR Acres workshop in Writing and Thinking wwwcollege.lclark.edu/org/programs/fir_acres
Michigan Math and Science Scholars
www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
MIT Summer Programs
www.mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/summer
Manhattanville College English Language Institute www.mville.edu/undergraduate/academics/English-language-institute
Mount Holyoke Summer Math
www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/summermath/
New York University
www.nyu.edu
Pre-College
www.nyu.edu/summer/2012/highschool/program
Tisch School of the Arts
www.tisch.nyu.edu
University of North Carolina Journalism
http://ncsma.unc.edu
Northern Arizona University Summer Music Camp https://cal.nau.edu/finearts/camp
Northwestern University College Prep Program
www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
Medill Institute of Jounalism - Cherub Program
www.medillcherubs.org
Pitzer College Language Institute
www.pitzer.edu
Princeton University Summer Journalism Program www.princeton.edu/sjp
Putney School Summer Programs
www.putneyschool.org/summer
Skidmore College Summer Sessions
http://www.skidmore.edu/summersession
Skidmore College Summer at Skidmore
http://www.skidmore.edu/summer
Academic Programs on Campus –
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Smith College Summer at Smith
www.smith.edu/summer
Stanford University
http://www.stanford.edu
Summer College
http://summer.stanford.edu/
Mathematics Camp
http://math.stanford.edu/sumac/
Syracuse University Summer College
www.summercollege.syr.edu
The College of William & Mary
www.wm.edu
National Institute of American History
www.wm.edu/niahd
Tufts University
www.ase.tufts.edu
Summer Study for High School Students
www.ase.tufts.edu/tuftssummerstudy
Union College for Bioengineering
http://bioengineering.union.edu/
University of Arizona
www.arizona.edu
Honor College Summer of Excellence
www.soe.honors.arizona.edu
University of California Los Angeles
www.summer.ucla.edu
University of California San Diego
www.sandiego.edu
Academic Connection Program
www.academicconnections.ucsd.edu
Math Zoom Academy
www.mathzoom.org
University of California Santa Barbara
www.ucsb.edu
Summer Discovery
www.summer.ucsb.edu
University of Chicago Summer Program
www.grahamschool.uchicago.edu/php/summer-programs.php
University of Michigan
www.umich.edu
Mathematic of Michigan
www.math.lsa.umich.edu
University of Oregon
www.uoregon.edu
Summer for Gifted & Talented 6-10 Graders pages.uoregon.edu/tag
Summer Architecture Academy
whttp://architecture.edu/summer-academy
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu
Leadership in the Business World
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/academics
University of Virginia Writers Workshop
http://theyoungwriters.org
University of Washington
www.summer.washington.edu
Courses for High School Students
www.summer.washington.edu/summer
Summer Institute for Mathematics
http://www.math.washington.edu/~simuw
Genomics Outreach for Minorities (GenOM) http://depts.washington.edu/genomics/
University of Southern California
www.usc.edu
Exploration of Architecture
http://arch.usc.edu/programs/summer/explore
Summer Programs
http://cesp.usc.edu
University of Toronto
www.utoronto.com
DaVinci Engineering Enrichment Program www.ecf.utoronto.ca
US Naval Academy Summer Seminar
www.usna.edu/admissions/nass
Washington University (St. Louis)
www.wustl.edu
High School Summer Scholars Program
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu
Washington State University
www.wsu.edu
Pullman Summer Programs
www.cougarquest.wsu.edu
Cougar Quest Experience Grade 7-12
www.summer.wsu.ed
Summer Advantage/Pre-College
www.summer.wsu.edu/advantage
Washington & Lee Global Scholars
www.globalscholars.org
West Point Invitational Academic Workshop
www.admissions.usma.edu/summer
Western Washington University Summer Programs www.wwu.edu/summer
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
www.wpi.edu
Frontiers Program
http://admissions.wpi.edu/Frontiers/about.html
Yale University Summer Exploration
www.yale.edu/summer
Independent Academic Programs
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
Academic Study Associates
SIGS-Summer Institute for the Gifted, grades 4-18
Education Unlimited
Junior States of America
Julian Krinsky Enrichment Program
National Youth Leadership Forum
Summer Discovery
Summer EXCEL
Telluride Association
Washington Business Week
http://www.summerfuel.com
www.giftedstudy.org
www.educationunlimited.com
www.jsa.org
www.summerstudy.com
www.nylf.org
www.summerfun.com
www.summerexcel.com
www.tellurideassociation.org
www.wbw.org
Arts Related Programs
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
Art Institute of Chicago Early College
Art Institute of Portland Summer Teen Workshop
Boston University Summer Arts Institute
Boston Conservatory Summer Dance
Boston University Tanglewood Music
California College of the ArtsPre-College Program
Cornish College of the Arts
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Gage Academy of Art
Harvard Design School Career Discovery
Interlochen Arts Academy Summer School
Kansas City Art Institute
Lawrence University Summer Music Camps
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Pre-College Studio Residency Program
www.artic.edu/saic
www.summerstudio.com/portland
www.bu.edu/cfa/
http://www.bostonconservatory.edu
www.bu.edu/tanglewood
www.cca.edu/academics/precollege
www.cornish.edu/summer
www.fidm.edu
www.gageacademy.org/youth/?page=teen_workshop
www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/career_discovery
www.interlochen.org
http://www.kcai.edu/continuing-education
www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music/camps.shtml
www.mica.edu
www.mica.edu/programs_of_study/programs for children
and teens for high school students/summer pre-college
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
www.nyu.edu/tisch/specialprograms
Northwestern University
http://www.northwestern.edu
National High School Music Institute
http://www.music.northwestern.edu
Theatre Arts Summer School
http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/theatre_arts/
Northern Arizona University Summer Music Camp www.cal.nau.edu/camp
Pacific Northwest College of Art
www.pnca.edu/programs
Parsons Pre-College, Grades 4-12
http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/pre-college-academy/
Pilchuk Glass School
www.pilchuck.com
Pratt Pre-College
www.pratt.edu/precollege
Rhode Island School of Design
www.risd.com/CFM/precollege_overview.cfm
San Francisco Academy of Art
www.academyart.edu
Savannah College of Art & Design
Rising Star Program
www.scad.edu/porgrams/continuing-ed-summer
Seattle Children’s Theatre HS Intern program
www.sct.org/School/Instructors
Skidmore College Art Program
www.skidmore.edu/precollege
SUNY-New Paltz Bel Canto Institute
http://www.belcantoinst.org/
University of Washington
www.washington.edu
Arts, Writing & Culture
Vassar College
Powerhouse Theatre Program
www.pce.uw.edu/art-write-culture
www.vassar.edu/summer
www.vassar.edu/powerhouse
Boarding School Programs
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
There are a number of boarding schools across the country that offers summer opportunities for students.
A good resource is The Association of Boarding Schools’ website http://www.schools.com/
Here’s a brief list of schools to consider:
Brewster Academy
Choate Rosemary
Emma Willard School
Northfield Mt. Hermon
Andover Phillips Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
www.brewsteracademy.org
www.choate.edu/summer
http://www.emmawillard.org/
www.nmhschool.org/summer-program
www.andover.edu/summersessionoutreach/summersession
www.exeter.edu/summer
Outdoor Adventures
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive. You can find more programs like
this through the search engines.
Actions Quest
Audubon Expedition Institute
Rite of Passage Journeys
Lifeworks
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Outward Bound
Sail Caribbean
Sea-mester
Student Conservation Association
Summer Discovery
Summer at Dynamy
Wild Earth Expeditions
www.actionquest.com
www.enviroeducation.com/school
www.riteofpassagejourneys.org
www.lifeworks-international.com
www.ngstudentexpeditions.com
www.outwardbound.org
www.sailcaribbean.com
www.seamester.com
www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews
www.summerdiscovery.com
www.dynamy.org
www.thewildearth.com
Programs for Students of Color
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive.
Carleton College Liberal Arts Experience
College Horizons (for Native American students)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
www.carleton.edu/summer/clae
www.collegehorizons.org
http://www.chci.org/internships
Service Learning Opportunities
Please note: This listing does not carry or imply any endorsement of any program. Some of
the web site listings may change from the time we go to press with this newsletter. Please be patient
as you search for programs that may appear to be non-responsive. You can find more programs like
this through the search engines.
America’s Literacy Directory
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
AMIGOS programs in Latin America
Bureau of Land Management Volunteer Program
Corporation for National and Community Service
Department of Veterans Affairs
Earth Corps
Habitat for Humanity
Learn and Serve America
National 4-H Council
National Park Service
Panim Works (for Jewish students)
Salvation Army
Seattle-area volunteer website
Special Olympics
Serve.gov
Student Conservation Association
Transition Abroad
Youth Volunteer Corps, ages 11-18
www.literacydirectory.org/volunteer
www.cancer.org
www.redcross.org/volunteer/support
www.amigoslink.org/
www.blm.gov/volunteer
www.volunteermatch.org
www.volunteer.va.gov
www.earthcorps.org
www.habitat.org
http://www.learnandserve.gov
www.4-h.org/about/leadership/national-4-h-council
www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer
www.panimworks.org
www.salvationarmyusa.org
www.seattle.gov/teen/civic/getinvolved.htm
www.specialolympics.org
http://www.serve.gov
www.thesca.org
www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/volunteer
www.campfire-usa.org/
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