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College Prep 360 Summer Program Guide 1 (Introduction Page) 2 Table of Contents Architecture ................................................................................................7 Boston Architectural College .................................................................................................... 8 Carnegie Mellon Architecture Discovery Program .................................................................... 9 Center for Architectural Foundation in New York ................................................................... 10 Cornell University.................................................................................................................... 11 Harvard Graduate School of Design ....................................................................................... 12 New School of Architecture and Design ................................................................................. 13 Parsons School of Design ...................................................................................................... 14 Pratt Institute........................................................................................................................... 15 Rhode Island School of Design .............................................................................................. 16 Syracuse University ................................................................................................................ 17 The Institute of Classical Architecture .................................................................................... 18 University of Maryland College Park....................................................................................... 19 Virginia Tech ........................................................................................................................... 20 Washington University St Louis .............................................................................................. 21 Art/ Design ................................................................................................23 Academy of Art ....................................................................................................................... 24 Art Institute of Boston Young Artists Residency Program ...................................................... 25 Boston University College of Fine Arts ................................................................................... 26 California College of the Arts .................................................................................................. 27 Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program ................................................................................... 28 Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University ................................................................. 29 University of Chicago .............................................................................................................. 30 Cornell University Summer College ........................................................................................ 31 Cranbrook Summer Arts Institute ........................................................................................... 32 Interlochen Center for the Arts................................................................................................ 33 Maine Media Workshops ........................................................................................................ 34 Massachusetts College of Art and Design .............................................................................. 35 Metropolitan Museum of Art: Summer Intensive..................................................................... 36 Pratt Summer.......................................................................................................................... 37 Putney School Summer .......................................................................................................... 38 RISD Pre-College Program .................................................................................................... 39 Savannah College of Art and Design...................................................................................... 40 School of the Art Institute of Chicago ..................................................................................... 41 Summer Art Institute at UCLA ................................................................................................ 42 Business....................................................................................................44 Boston University Summer Challenge .................................................................................... 45 Columbia University Summer Program for High School Students in New York City .............. 46 Cornell University Summer College ........................................................................................ 47 Georgetown University Summer Program .............................................................................. 48 Kennedy Space Center Internship Program ........................................................................... 49 The Leadership Education and Development Program at Wharton ....................................... 50 University of Texas at Austin McComb School of Business High School Program ................ 52 Computers.................................................................................................54 Carnegie Mellon Pre-College.................................................................................................. 55 3 Computer Camp at UC Berkeley ............................................................................................ 56 Education Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford (online) ....................................................... 57 Giant Campus Academy (online) ............................................................................................ 58 iD Programming Academy ...................................................................................................... 59 iD Tech Camps ....................................................................................................................... 60 Lake Superior State University Robotics Summer Camps ..................................................... 61 Summer Tech ......................................................................................................................... 62 USACO Computer Olympiad .................................................................................................. 63 Creative Writing ........................................................................................65 Alfred University Summer Writing Program ............................................................................ 66 Bard College Young Writers Workshop .................................................................................. 67 California State Summer School for the Arts .......................................................................... 68 Columbia Summer School ...................................................................................................... 69 Creative Writing Institute at UC Berkeley and Stanford .......................................................... 70 Iowa Young Writers Studio ..................................................................................................... 72 The Juniper Institute for Young Writers at University of Massachusetts ................................ 73 Sarah Lawrence College Summer Program ........................................................................... 74 Sewanee Young Writers' Conference..................................................................................... 75 UCSD Writing Online .............................................................................................................. 76 University of Virginia’s Workshop for Young Writers .............................................................. 77 Vassar Powerhouse................................................................................................................ 78 Wesleyan University Center for Creative Youth ..................................................................... 79 Debate........................................................................................................81 Claremont Summer High School Debate Program ................................................................. 82 Dartmouth Debate Institute ..................................................................................................... 82 Education Unlimited Public Speaking Camp .......................................................................... 84 Northwestern Debate Institute ................................................................................................ 85 Public Speaking Institute ........................................................................................................ 86 University of Miami Summer Speech and Debate Camps...................................................... 87 University of Michigan Debate Institute .................................................................................. 88 University of Notre Dame: Policy Debate and Public Speaking.............................................. 89 Engineering...............................................................................................91 Cornell University CATALYST ................................................................................................ 92 Cornell University CURIE Academy ....................................................................................... 93 Drexel University--Summer Mentorship Program – Engineering Research ........................... 94 Florida Atlantic University-Engineering Scholars' Program .................................................... 95 Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, Engineering Innovation .............. 96 Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Science ............................................................................................................................ 97 Massachusetts Institute of Technology: RSI........................................................................... 98 Smith College-Summer Science and Engineering Program ................................................... 99 Union College Summer Engineering Workshop for High School Girls ................................. 100 University of California, Los Angeles Sci | Art NanoLab ....................................................... 101 University of Florida Student Science Training Program ...................................................... 102 University of Pennsylvania Engineering Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST)................................................................................................................................ 103 University of Virginia-LEAD: Computer Science Institute (CSI) ............................................ 104 Virginia Tech-Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech (C-Tech2) ................................. 105 4 Foreign Language ..................................................................................107 Academic Semester or Year Abroad .................................................................................... 108 Center for Talented Youth Program in Nanjing, China ......................................................... 108 Center for Talented Youth Program in Puebla, Mexico ........................................................ 110 Concordia Language Villages ............................................................................................... 110 Freeman Asian Cultural Experiences at Sewanee (FACES) ................................................ 112 Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy ........................................................................... 113 Oxbridge program in French ................................................................................................. 114 Oxbridge program in Spanish ............................................................................................... 115 Penn State Language Institute ............................................................................................. 116 Rassias Language Program at Dartmouth ........................................................................... 117 Startalk Penn Chinese High School Academy...................................................................... 118 University of Virginia Summer Language Institute ................................................................ 119 History .....................................................................................................120 National Institute of American History & Democracy ............................................................ 121 International Relations...........................................................................123 Americans for Informed Democracy Global Scholars Program ............................................ 124 Anti-Defamation League The New York A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Summer Internship Program ............................................................................................................... 125 Georgetown Summer Politics Program ................................................................................ 126 International Leadership With Model UN .............................................................................. 128 Junior Statesmen of America................................................................................................ 129 Leadership Academy International Relations at Stanford..................................................... 130 Rotary Ambassadorial Program............................................................................................ 131 US Department of State: Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) .............................. 132 US Department of State: Summer Clerical Program ............................................................ 133 Journalism ..............................................................................................135 The Columbia Student Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop .......................... 136 Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism ....................................................................... 137 Indiana University High School Journalism Institute ............................................................. 138 Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism National High School Institute for Journalism............................................................................................................................. 139 The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program ....................................................... 140 Summer Journalism Program at Yale Daily News ................................................................ 142 University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops ............................................................. 142 Math .........................................................................................................145 Canada/USA Mathcamp, Mathematics Foundation of America ........................................... 146 COSMOS: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science ......................... 147 Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics .......................................................... 148 Math Zoom Summer Camp .................................................................................................. 149 Michigan Math and Science Scholars................................................................................... 150 New York Math Circle Summer Program.............................................................................. 151 Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) ................................................... 152 The Ross Mathematics Program .......................................................................................... 153 Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics................................................. 155 Stony Brook Mathematics Camp .......................................................................................... 156 Texas State University Honors Math Camp.......................................................................... 157 5 UCLA Mathematics Institute for Young Scholars.................................................................. 158 UConn Mentor Connection ................................................................................................... 159 Women in Mathematics - SWIM Princeton ........................................................................... 160 Young Scholars Program...................................................................................................... 161 Music .......................................................................................................162 Berklee College of Music: 12 Week Full Credit Summer Program ....................................... 163 Boston University Tanglewood Institute................................................................................ 164 Eastern U.S. Music Camp--Colgate University ..................................................................... 165 Indiana University Summer String Academy ........................................................................ 166 Juilliard School Summer Percussion Seminar ...................................................................... 167 Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute ............................ 168 Kinhaven Senior Summer Session ....................................................................................... 169 Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students .............................................. 170 National Orchestral Institute ................................................................................................. 171 National Philharmonic Summer String Institutes .................................................................. 172 San Francisco Conservatory of Music .................................................................................. 173 Strings International Music Festival -- Bryn Mawr College ................................................... 174 Politics.....................................................................................................176 The American Legal Experience........................................................................................... 177 Boys & Girls State American Legion and American Auxiliary Center for Talented Youth .... 178 Civic Leadership Institute...................................................................................................... 179 John F. Kennedy Institute of Government, Choate............................................................... 180 Junior Statesmen Summer School and Symposium on Politics and Government ............... 181 Lott Leadership Institute at The University of Mississippi ..................................................... 182 Take Action! Academies ....................................................................................................... 183 Science ....................................................................................................184 Research Science Institute (RSI).......................................................................................... 185 The Summer Science Program ............................................................................................ 186 Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) .................................................................. 187 Women’s Technology Program (WTP) ................................................................................. 188 Social Science ........................................................................................190 ISERP's Summer High School Internship Program .............................................................. 191 Theater.....................................................................................................193 American Academy of Dramatic Arts: Summer Program ..................................................... 194 American Shakespeare Center............................................................................................. 195 Boston University Summer Theatre Institute ........................................................................ 196 Brown TheatreBridge ............................................................................................................ 197 New York Film Academy ...................................................................................................... 198 Northwestern: National High School Institute Theatre Arts Division ..................................... 199 NYU Tisch Summer Arts Program ........................................................................................ 200 Rutgers Summer Acting Conservatory for High School Students ........................................ 201 Strasberg Institute Summer Program ................................................................................... 202 Theater: Onstage and Off at George Washington University ............................................... 203 University of Minnesota: Stage Elements Summer Theatre Institute ................................... 204 US Performing Arts Camps: Texas Christian University....................................................... 205 Vassar Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Program ............................................................... 206 Yale Theatre Summer........................................................................................................... 207 6 Architecture Boston Architectural College Carnegie Mellon Architecture Discovery Program Center for Architectural Foundation in New York Cornell University Harvard Graduate School of Design New School of Architecture and Design Parsons School of Design Pratt Institute Rhode Island School of Design Syracuse University The Institute of Classical Architecture University of Maryland College Park Virginia Tech Washington University St Louis 7 Boston Architectural College Program Description From the Website: Since 1973, the Boston Architectural College has offered high-school students the opportunity to work in the BAC studios during the month of July. Our four-week design exploration program for students entering grades 10 and above is centered on hands-on studio experience exploring the fundamental processes of architecture and design. Working individually and in small group teams, students construct scale models and experiment with a range of design techniques including collage, modelmaking, free-hand drawing, full-scale prototyping, mapping, diagramming and computer-rendering. In addition to studio work, experience is also gained through project presentations, visits to local design firms and field trips to new and historic architecture and landscape architectural design projects in Boston and Cambridge. BAC Summer Academy students are introduced to the fields of design including landscape architecture, interior design, urban design and architecture and to the ways college design studios are structured. Everyone is challenged to think critically and communicate their creative design ideas to others. Basic design principles and design thinking are used to come up with solutions to architectural and environmental design problems. By making physical models, ideas are tested and teamwork is encouraged. During the course of the month, Summer Academy students expand their understanding of the impact of design around them and build a body of knowledge about how design can change communities and improve lives. At the end of July, student work is on exhibit for two weeks in the BAC Gallery at 320 Newbury St. As a student in the program, you will leave Summer Academy with a clearer sense of whether the design fields appeal to you, projects that can strengthen a design portfolio and design thinking skills that are applicable to many types of work. Location Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Students entering sophomore, junior, or senior year Admission Requirements Application form along with: a signed letter of recommendation from your teacher or guidance counselor. Application Deadline April 29 Cost 8 $1,700 Contact Information Phone: 617-585-0101 E-mail: summer@the-bac.edu Website: http://www.the-bac.edu/x352.xml Carnegie Mellon Architecture Discovery Program Program Description From the Website: The Architecture Discovery Program is an exciting introduction to architecture and design for students between their junior and senior year of high school. Design studio, the heart of the program, focuses on how creativity and discovery can foster passion and compassion in design. You will also learn how sustainability and the importance of the environment are shaping the practice of architecture. If you are interested in architecture and the environment, this program is for you. Upon successful completion, students will earn 2 college credits. Location Sam Fox School, St. Louis, MO Admission Eligibility Students between their junior and senior year Admission Requirements Application form along with: a statement of interest in the program, a letter of recommendation and official high school transcript. Application Deadline May 15 Cost $2,215 Contact Information Phone: 314-935-4643 E-mail: lee@samfox.wustl.edu Website: http://www.samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer/adp 9 Center for Architectural Foundation in New York Program Description From the Website: The Center for Architecture Foundation provides award-winning design education programming to New York City students, teachers, and families. Program offerings include classroom-based architectural residencies and professional development workshops for teachers through Learning By Design: NY, and youth and family workshops through Programs@theCenter. We also produce an annual exhibition of student design work. A defining aspect of our programs is our ability to draw from a talented pool of New York City architects, engineers, historians and design educators who work directly with teachers and students in order to bring the built environment alive through interactive, project-based teaching methods. Our educators work with thousands of students, teachers, and families each year to explore the impact of design on their daily lives. Location Center for Architecture Foundation, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Students entering grades 3 - 12 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost $450/week or $800 for 9-day HS program Contact Information Phone: 212-358-6135 E-mail: cteegarden@cfafoundation.org Website: http://www.cfafoundation.org/summer 10 Cornell University Program Description From the Website: If you're contemplating a career in architecture, or if you'd simply like to indulge your passion for it, then this intensive program is for you. You'll spend the mornings exploring architectural principles such as: • Composition • History • Preservation • Landscape architecture • Planning • Urban design In addition, you'll delve into the nuts and bolts of architecture, including: • Building construction • Structures • Acoustics • Lighting • Energy conservation • Sustainability Throughout these discussions, the class will also consider the cultural, social, and political factors involved. You'll spend afternoons and late evenings in the architecture studio, where you'll put into practice what you learn in the mornings. Tackling a major design problem is the core of this part of the program. Small design-studio seminars, intensive individual instruction, and regular progress reviews will help you prepare for the presentation of your final project. You'll be able to add your final project, as well as a wealth of architectural drawings and models, to your portfolio. A significant highlight of the summer is the introduction to computer-aided design. This hands-on experience is led by Cornell's world-renowned computer graphics faculty, using state-of-the-art technology. You'll also take field trips to significant sites in the area; in past years, students have visited buildings designed by Louis Kahn and Frank Lloyd Wright. Finally, you will examine works by distinguished contemporary practitioners. Students successfully completing the program receive, in addition to a certificate, a total of six credits for Architecture 1110 and 1300, a letter grade for each course, and a written evaluation from their instructor. The use of the summer courses to partially or wholly fulfill basic design requirements is solely at the discretion of the institution that admits you as a degree candidate. In most cases, students receive transcript credits for the courses. These rigorous six-week classes are open to both high school and college students and 11 require no specialized knowledge or background, just a serious interest in design. Location Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Admission Eligibility Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Three-Week Program: $5,790 Six-Week Program: $9,575* * Architecture students must pay an additional $50 studio fee Contact Information Phone: 607-255-6203 E-mail: summer_college@cornell.edu Website: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs Harvard Graduate School of Design Program Description From the Website: The six-week summer Career Discovery program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) welcomes people—from recent high school and college graduates to seasoned professionals— who are grappling with questions like these. And not just people considering a career in design or planning, but people with a broad spectrum of interests and remarkably diverse plans and goals. What they have in common is the drive and desire to seek the answers to those questions. Participants in our program commit themselves fully to a path of intensive studio work, lectures, workshops, and field trips. Deeply immersed in a culture that is both challenging and rewarding, they experience what education and work are like in the design and planning professions. They emerge—many of them exhilarated—with a more profound understanding of the possibilities ahead and the choices they will make. Location Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA 12 Admission Eligibility Graduating Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: two recommendations, transcript, an essay and a current resume. Application Deadline April 30 Cost $2,870 *Depending on availability, the cost of a single room is $1190 Contact Information Phone: 617-495-5453 E-mail: discovery@gsd.harvard.edu Website: http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/career_discovery New School of Architecture and Design Program Description From the Website: New School of Architecture and Design in San Diego is the place to learn about the dynamic fields of architecture, design and construction. This special summer intensive is perfect for those considering a career in these industries. Whether you’re in high school, college or considering a career change, check out this unique option as you plan your professional future. For four consecutive weeks, come learn from accomplished instructors alongside other Summer Exploratory students. Get a taste of the area of study that interests you, start building your portfolio, and connect with professionals and students who can help point you in the right direction to make the most of your talents. The projects you generate and your instructors’ evaluation will prove helpful—if not essential—when applying to schools of architecture, design, or fine arts and will also provide a solid overview of the field. No previous experience is required—just a creative spirit and willingness to learn. Space is limited, so you’re encouraged to apply early. Location New School of Architecture and Design, San Diego, CA Admission Eligibility 13 High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: a personal statement. Application Deadline Check website Cost $1,495 before June 18 $1,695 after June 18 Contact Information Phone: 1-800-490-7081 Website: http://www.newschoolarch.edu/programs/summerexploratory.html Parsons School of Design Program Description From the Website: Gain experience and develop your skills by taking courses in drawing, painting, animation design, product design, graphic design, and portfolio development. We also offer a Certificate Program for students in grades 9-12 who plan to apply to art and design colleges. If you are entering the 12th grade, consider enrolling in our popular portfolio course, which helps students prepare artwork and presentations for college admission applications. Pre-College Academy classes sharpen your natural talents and supplement your school's arts education. And when you enroll in the Pre-College program, you’ll make new friends who share your interests, and your point of view. Location Parsons School of Design, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Classes are registered on a first-come, first-served basis 14 Cost Two-week intensive full-day program: $1,025 One course (half day): $515 Contact Information Phone: 212-229-8933 E-mail: academy@newschool.edu Website: http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/pre-college-academy/ Pratt Institute Program Description From the Website: High school students have an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their portfolios, get a taste of college life, and earn 4 college credits. The Schedule The Pre-College program is a full time /immersion program. Students carry a full schedule Monday - Friday with two classes each day, beginning at 9:00am, and ending at 5:00pm. There is a break for lunch. Evening and weekend events /activities are considered as part of the program experience and are mandatory for Brooklyn residential students. The Curriculum Program Elective choices include: architecture, creative writing, construction management, fashion design, fine arts, graphic design, sculpture /3D processes, traditional/ digital illustration, and photography. For a complete list and descriptions of elective choices, please download the PreCollege Su11 courses.pdf. Location Both Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY Admission Eligibility Students who have completed their sophomore year and are ages 16-18 Admission Requirements Application Application Deadline April 30 Cost 15 $2,775 *housing: $792, meal plan: $675 Contact Information Phone: 718-636-3453 E-mail: precollege@pratt.edu. Website: http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_education_and_professional/pro_credit_pro grams/precollege/summer_programs/ Rhode Island School of Design Program Description From the Website: The six-week residential Pre-College Program offers 16- to 18-year-old high school students a comprehensive introduction to the college art school experience. Students follow a college-like studio curriculum and live in RISD residence halls, in a fullimmersion encounter with art and design education at the highest level. The program is focused, serious and challenging, as students experience the core elements of a RISD education—critical thinking and art making—from foundation drawing and design courses, to critical studies in art history, to focused concentration in one of 20 diverse majors. Location Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Admission Eligibility Students who have completed their sophomore year and are ages 16-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement and one letter of recommendation. Application Deadline Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis Cost $4,650 *housing + dining fee: $2,370 Contact Information Phone: 401-454-6218 E-mail: cemail@risd.edu Website: 16 http://www.risd.edu/Academics/Summer_Special_Study_Options/Summer_Programs/ Syracuse University Program Description From the Website: The Summer College Architecture program builds your understanding and appreciation of architecture through studio design problems, lectures, and drawing exercises. Living the life of a university architecture student for six weeks can help you decide whether to pursue study in a professional architectural school or in a related field. And, if you discover architecture is for you, you'll have a head start. The program is structured so you can produce the beginnings of an architecture program application portfolio. You register for one six-credit course, Architecture (ARC) 193 Basic Concepts of Architecture, taught by Syracuse University School of Architecture faculty. With a wide variety of learning opportunities, students in the Summer College Architecture program participate in lectures, field trips, and, most importantly, hands-on studio work. Students frequently present their work for discussion and review, including a final design review with a School of Architecture faculty panel, and a closing exhibition for students, faculty, friends, and families. This intense and exciting taste of architectural study includes field trips to see buildings designed by such prominent architects as Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, and I.M. Pei and guest lectures by faculty members and recent graduates. A final exhibition of students’ work is held in the Schine Student Center on campus. Students from all programs, family, friends and the community at large will be able to see the architecture projects produced by Summer College students. Location Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Admission Eligibility Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: essay, transcript and letter of recommendation. Application Deadline 17 May 31 Cost Residential: $7,642 Commuter: $5,441 Contact Information Phone: 315-443-1988 E-mail: clcofer@syr.edu Website: http://www.summercollege.syr.edu/ The Institute of Classical Architecture Program Description From the Website: Experience what the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art has to offer: A valuable educational resource, the ICAA presents an array of unique programs for design professionals, the general public, and students of art, planning, and architecture. Programs include continuing education classes; studio-based seminars; lectures; conferences; travel; and walking tours. The “Classical America Series on Art and Architecture” produces both important reprints and new books on the classical tradition and the Institute is also the publisher of an award-winning journal, The Classicist. The Grand Central Academy of Art flourishes as the Institute’s division of fine arts pedagogy in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Check the website for upcoming programs and courses. Location Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Contact program Admission Requirements Contact program Application Deadline Contact program Cost $40 for ICAA members and employees of professional member firms $60 for general public 18 Contact Information Phone: 212-730-9646 E-mail: membership@classicist.org Website: http://www.classicist.org University of Maryland College Park Program Description From the Website: The Young Scholars Program invites high school students with exceptional ability and promise to an amazing pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursue academic interests, discover career opportunities, and earn three university credits. Dynamic faculty challenge Young Scholars to explore bold ideas and new ways of learning. During three unforgettable weeks, you engage in creative problem solving with equally talented peers from across the United States and around the world. This summer, explore university life at the University of Maryland with the Young Scholars Program! In the Young Scholars Program, you select one three-credit course, devoting a large part of your time attending class, enjoying field trips or guest speakers, studying, working on projects, and preparing for exams. Learning during this three-week summer program continues beyond the classroom. College seminars, workshops, and social activities encourage the exchange of ideas and lend to the development of lasting friendships. You meet, live, and study with other talented high school students from around the U.S. and the world. You have access to many of the same world-class facilities used by Maryland’s full-time college students. And, whether you choose to live on campus or commute from home, you fully experience university life at Maryland! Location University of Maryland, College Park, MD Admission Eligibility Students in grades 9-12 with an academic average of 3.0 or better Admission Requirements Application form along with: a recommendation and transcript. Application Deadline Applications accepted beginning February 15 Cost Domestic Residential Course: $2,995 Domestic Commuter Course: $1,850 19 Contact Information Phone: 301-405-7762 Website: http://www.summer.umd.edu/index.php?slab=young-scholars-program Virginia Tech Program Description From the Website: Inside ARCHITECTURE + Design, the summer program for high school students considering design as a course of study and a potential way of life, is being offered at the School of Architecture + Design of Virginia Tech for the twelfth year. The week-long course led by Donna Dunay, FAIA and Robert Dunay, FAIA includes a comprehensive team of young professionals and graduate students. For individuals thinking about a career or an education in architecture or design, this program will give intense exposure into the ways in which the designer thinks and works. Primarily a hands-on experience, students will work with long time educators and practitioners in exercises designed to stimulate discussion and discovery of issues affecting the profession. No prior course or subject experience is necessary, just the initiative to break the bounds of conventional modes of thinking. Location Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Admission Eligibility Students entering grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost $510 Contact Information Phone: 540-231-5383 Website: http://www.archdesign.vt.edu/students/inside-architecture 20 Washington University St Louis Program Description From the Website: As a High School Summer Scholar, you will explore the realities of college life as part of a small, select group. You will earn up to 7 units of college credit that will transfer to most accredited colleges and universities, giving you a head start toward your college career. And you’ll develop academic and social skills that will give you a tremendous advantage when you leave for college. As a Summer Scholar, you will be enrolled in real college courses, studying alongside Washington University undergraduates. As you’ll see from the course descriptions, we have many attractive choices for you. You will be taking 2 courses, with most courses being 3 units. At the conclusion of the program, you will have accumulated up to 7 units of college credit, transferable to most accredited colleges and universities. Location Washington University, St. Louis, MO Admission Eligibility To be eligible for these programs you should: • Have completed your high school sophomore or junior year • Have an academic average of B+ or better • Have one of the following: a combined SAT score of at least 1800, combined PSAT of 180, or an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a 5-page writing sample and a one-page personal statement. Application Deadline May 6 Cost $6585 *includes housing and meals Contact Information Phone: 314-935-6834 E-mail: summerexperience@wustl.edu Website: http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/ 21 22 Art/ Design Academy of Art Art Institute of Boston Young Artists Residency Program Boston University College of Fine Arts California College of the Arts Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University University of Chicago Cornell University Summer College Cranbrook Summer Arts Institute Interlochen Center for the Arts Maine Media Workshops Massachusetts College of Art and Design Metropolitan Museum of Art: Summer Intensive Pratt Summer Putney School Summer RISD Pre-College Program Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Summer Art Institute at UCLA 23 Academy of Art Program Description From the Website: Get a head start on your creative future DREAM and bring your imagination to life EXPLORE your passion for art and design while earning college credit DISCOVER your potential and interact with other young artists Academy of Art University's Pre-College Programs are open to all current high school students proficient in English. These innovative, hands-on programs: • Introduce current high school students to life at a top art university • Assist current high school students in building a solid portfolio • Offer current high school students college credit while exploring art & design • Expose students and their families to career opportunities Location Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA or Online Admission Eligibility Student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost All classes’ tuition free *$525 application fee Contact Information Phone: 800-544-2787 Website: http://www.academyart.edu/degrees/summer_artexperience.html 24 Art Institute of Boston Young Artists Residency Program Program Description From the Website: The Young Artist Residency Program (YAR) at The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University is designed for high school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in the Fall. This intensive summer art residency program of four-weeks of classes and art-making is designed to offer a professional art college experience while living on campus. It's a great opportunity to test out AIB as a college choice. Students live in Lesley University residence halls minutes from Harvard Square in Cambridge and study art with college professors and graduates of AIB in our Boston studios, just across the Charles River. • Select a full schedule of classes from over 60 exciting course offerings in the areas of Artistry, Technology, and Professions in the Visual Arts • Discover Boston, a beautiful world-class city rich in history, the arts, nearby beaches, and consistently ranked #1 of the "Big City College Towns" • Join a thriving art college community • Receive 6 college credits for successful completion of courses and enrichment activities • Earn incentives for applying and enrolling in AIB as a college choice • Strengthen your portfolio and become the artist you were meant to be • Learn the high-tech side of art-making by gaining experience with state-of-the-art computer software and hardware Location The Art Institute of Boston, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: current high school transcripts, a portfolio of 5 to 10 labeled samples of your best artwork in any medium (slides, digital reproductions on a CD, or photographs), and the course registration form with selected Pre-college courses. Application Deadline May 20 Cost $4,200 *includes housing + meals Contact Information 25 Phone: 800-773-0494 ext. 6711 E-mail: rcairada@lesley.edu Website: http://www.lesley.edu/aib/curriculum/precollege.html Boston University College of Fine Arts Program Description From the Website: The Boston University School of Visual Arts’ Summer Institute offers high school students (ages 15–18) an intensive four-week visual arts program designed to help students build exceptional portfolios. Whether preparing portfolios for college admission or simply working to improve technical abilities, students are introduced to a full range of materials and methods used in professional artistic practice. Students in the Visual Arts Summer Institute work from nature, still life, and the human figure. Offering an experience that is more intensive than traditional art camps, VASI encourages students to look and learn by teaching objective skills and providing guidance in the use of imagination. In addition to studio time, students visit and study works of art in area museums, participate in master classes, and interact with students in other Boston University pre-college programs. Visual Arts Summer Institute classes are held at Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, located on the Charles River Campus. The College of Fine Arts prepares students for professional careers in visual arts, theatre arts, and music. The School of Visual Arts grants undergraduate degrees in painting, sculpture, graphic design, and art education, as well as graduate degrees in art education, painting, graphic design, and sculpture. Location Boston University, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Ages 15-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. slide or CD portfolio including one self-portrait drawing (from observation) and five other examples of drawings, paintings, or sculptures 2. one-page essay 3. one letter of recommendation Application Deadline April 29 Cost 26 Residential: $4,225-4,339 (depending on meal plan) Non-Residential/Commuter: $2,875 Contact Information Phone: 617-353-3371 E-mail: visuarts@bu.edu Website: http://www.bu.edu/cfa/visual-arts/summer/ California College of the Arts Program Description From the Website: CCA’s Pre-College Program, now in its 25th year, is an inspiring opportunity for high school students to study art or creative writing in an art-school setting while earning 3 units of college credit. Immerse yourself in a college-level curriculum and become part of a creative community, meeting and working with other talented, serious students from diverse backgrounds. While taking courses on CCA’s beautiful and historic Oakland campus, you can explore the San Francisco Bay Area’s rich culture and geography. Pre-College provides a perfect platform to expand your knowledge, grow as an individual, develop strong portfolio pieces, and get a taste of college life. The Bay Area’s combination of thriving urban centers and wild open spaces has long been a draw for creative individuals. There is an abundance of culture and history here: • the commercial creative endeavors of Pixar and Lucasfilm • the legacy of the 1950s Beat poetry scene • world-renowned museums such as the de Young and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art • recent architectural projects by Renzo Piano, Daniel Libeskind, and Herzog & de Meuron As a Pre-College student you will find much to inspire you in this unique environment. Location California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA Admission Eligibility Students who have just completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year Admission Requirements Application form along with: official high school transcript. 27 Application Deadline After March 18, rolling admissions Cost $2,750 *optional housing: $875 Contact Information Phone: 510-594-3638 E-mail: cmoreno@cca.edu Website: http://www.cca.edu/academics/precollege Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program Program Description From the Website: The Pre-College Art and Design program motivates, stimulates and prepares you as emerging artists and designers. Exploring traditional tools and new technologies in a variety of media leads you to develop conceptual and technical skills as well as your portfolio – all excellent preparation for applying to and succeeding in college-level art and design programs. Challenging courses, stimulating workshops, museum and gallery field trips, and energetic interaction with dedicated faculty and talented peers introduce you to the spirit and substance of an art and design school culture and environment. Location Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Admission Eligibility Students who have completed their sophomore year and are ages 16-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. High School Transcript 2. Standardized Test Scores 3. Letters of Recommendation - guidance counselor or two teachers 4. Activities Resume 5. One Page Essay 6. Drama Resume (Pre-College Drama Program applicants only) 7. Music Resume (Pre-College Music Program applications only) Application Deadline 28 Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Resident Six Weeks $6,775 Resident Three Weeks $3,868 Commuter Six Weeks $4,780 Commuter Three Weeks $2,783 Contact Information Phone: 412-268-2082 E-mail: precollege@andrew.cmu.edu Website: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/ Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University Program Description From the Website: The Center for Creative (CCY), a summer pre-college program, offers talented high school students five weeks intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University, one of the country’s most distinguished liberal arts colleges. CCY is a program of the Capitol Region Education Council and is sponsored in collaboration with Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program and Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts. CCY emphasizes multicultural and interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and leadership. Each class is designed to enhance students’ problem-solving skills in instrumental and vocal music, theater, musical theater, technical theater, creative writing, dance, filmmaking and visual arts, which includes photography. Location Wesleyan University, Hartford, CT Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores through rising seniors ages 14 and up Admission Requirements Application form along with: an autobiographic statement, two letter of recommendation and a passport sized photo. Application Deadline March 1 Cost 29 $4,100 Contact Information Phone: 860-685-3307 E-mail: ccy@crec.org Website: http://www.crec.org/magnetschools/schools/ccy/ University of Chicago Program Description From the Website: Experience a discipline in-depth and hands-on in these intensive three-week courses, as you join experts in their fields in doing what they do. Every course takes advantage of the unique educational opportunities offered by the University and the city of Chicago, taking the material taught in undergraduate-level courses and adding an experiential piece not available in traditionally designed courses. All courses are taught at the undergraduate level. Because of the nontraditional design of these courses, class schedules vary from day to day within the same course, but students should plan to be engaged in course work during the times listed, with a one-hour lunch break. Students may reside on campus, or they may commute from home if they live in the area. These courses are intensive in nature, so students should not take another course or program at the same time. Location University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at least 14 years old Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation, official high school transcript, a short essay and a creative writing sample. Application Deadline May 2 Cost $3,045 *optional housing: $1,635 Contact Information Phone: 773-834-3792 30 E-mail: summerhs@uchicago.edu Website: https://summer.uchicago.edu/ Cornell University Summer College Program Description From the Website: From the art studios in Cornell's Olive Tjaden Hall, you can look out onto the cool blue waters of Cayuga Lake to the north. As a student in this three-week program, you can draw on this inspiring summer view as you create your own works of art in the equipment-filled print studio or the high-tech digital lab. "Art as Experience" combines studio work in a variety of mediums -- from drawing and printmaking to digital video -- with readings, discussions, and field trips. Through handson investigation, you'll explore visual concepts including: • representation and abstraction, • the original and the copy, • text, image, and digital reproduction, • the moving image, and • exhibition and installation. As a summer student at Cornell you'll tour the university's extraordinary Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and the international collection of new media housed in the Kroch Library's Rose Goldsen Archive for New Media Art. Additionally, you'll have access to the extensive collection of books and journals in the Fine Arts Library and the nightly offerings of films at Cornell Cinema. All of these venues will be excellent resources for researching assignments and for general study. Art is more than the techniques of its making. To be an artist in our contemporary world is to think about ways of communicating meaning through images and mediums. "Art as Experience" will help you to understand the connections between the two. Location Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Admission Eligibility Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Admission Requirements Check Website Application Deadline May 13 31 Cost Three-week program: $5,790 Six-week program: $9,575 Contact Information Phone: 607-255-6203 E-mail: summer_college@cornell.edu Website: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/ Cranbrook Summer Arts Institute Program Description From the Website: Cranbrook, which combines some of the country’s greatest artistic and architectural treasures on a campus of remarkable beauty, is the ideal place for your summer studies. Now in our sixth year, the Summer Art Institute simulates the college experience by utilizing the rich resources available at Cranbrook Academy of Art-- one of the most innovative graduate schools in the United States for fine art, design and architecture. A broad selection of courses taught by Academy artists and alumni offers the perfect opportunity to explore the studio arts for serious college-bound students as well as those with a simple curiosity about the creative process. We specialize in providing individual attention and innovative instruction, accommodating students of all levels from beginning to very advanced. Each threeweek course meets from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Classes take place in the Academy’s art studios, featuring demonstrations and instruction by practicing artists and designers. Students may enroll for one, two or all three sessions. Each session concludes with a public exhibition of student work in the Forum Gallery at Cranbrook Academy of Art. Location Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI Admission Eligibility Ages 13-18 Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Registration is ongoing until classes are full 32 Cost $995 for one session $1790 for two sessions $2685 for all three sessions Contact Information Phone: 248-207-8562 E-mail: schneider@cranbrook.edu Website: http://www.cranbrookart.edu/Pages/SummerInstitute.html Interlochen Center for the Arts Program Description From the Website: The visual arts program attracts highly dedicated and talented faculty, staff, and students from around the world to create an environment focused on the exchange of artistic values, ideas, and aesthetics. In 2009, the visual arts programs relocated to the new Dow Center for Visual Arts. This exceptional facility includes separate studios for ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, metals, digital arts, photography, printmaking and fibers. The light-filled complex also features a professional gallery space for exhibitions. High School Division Visual Arts majors receive individualized instruction, visual arts courses covering issues of design, and art history. Visual Arts majors gather as a community to discuss aesthetics, presentations, portfolio reviews and more. Programs offered include visual arts (3 weeks), advanced drawing intensive (3 weeks), advanced painting intensive (3 weeks) and institutes for drawing/painting or preparing a portfolio for college (1 week). Location Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: portfolio materials. Application Deadline 33 February 1; rolling admissions after then Cost Tuition varies depending on program length and specific program. Contact Information Phone: 800-681-5912 E-mail: admission@interlochen.org Website: http://camp.interlochen.org/motion-picture-arts-summer-programs Maine Media Workshops Program Description From the Website: Dedicated to traditional processes while also embracing the newest digital technologies, the Workshops provides learning opportunities for everyone from beginners and advanced amateurs to industry professionals. Offers workshops in digital photography, filmmaking, scholastic portfolio development and animation. Location Maine Media College, Rockport, ME Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: a portfolio. Application Deadline Different for each workshop—check website Cost $2,595 Contact Information Phone: 877-577-7700 E-mail: info@mainemedia.ed Website: http://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/youngartists 34 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Program Description From the Website: Summer Studios is an intensive four-week program for the young artist who is serious about his or her work. Students from around the country and abroad come together to experience MassArt and the environment of a higher education institution in the visual arts. Students take 2 required foundation classes and 2 electives and are able to see the development of their work over the program. In addition, the program offers a number of special events, and students participate in a closing exhibition of their work. The nature of this program is that of a rigorous art school. Attendance is mandatory in each studio. Students are expected to complete homework assignments and engage in individual and group critiques. Students have the option of living on campus or attending as day students. Summer Studios is offering the option of taking the program for credit. Students interested in this option will have to apply by submitting a portfolio. Students who are accepted and successfully complete the program receive 3 college credits from MassArt, which can be used towards MassArt studio elective credits if the student enrolls at MassArt in the future. Credits may also be accepted at a student's high school at the discretion of the school. Summer Studios meets Monday through Friday. The morning focuses on foundation skills in two- and three-dimensional work as well as observational skills, and on critical thinking and analysis. In the afternoon, students explore different media and areas through electives of their choice: o architecture o fashion o graphic design o painting o photography o animation o screen printing o ceramics o jewelry o mixed media o illustration Location Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Juniors and Seniors 35 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a one-page statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation and a portfolio if applying for credit Application Deadline Applications are accepted on a space available basis. Cost Non-credit program, residential: $4,530 For-credit, residential: $4,980 Contact Information Phone: 617-879-7174 E-mail: ce@massart.edu Website: http://www.massart.edu/continuing_education/youth_programs/summer_studios.html Metropolitan Museum of Art: Summer Intensive Program Description From the Website: Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in the galleries and studios of the Museum and the grassy areas of Central Park. Experiment with individual drawing styles, different painting techniques, and imaginative approaches. Location The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Ages 15-18 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost Check website Contact Information 36 Phone: 212-570-3756 E-mail: education@metmuseum.org Website: http://www.metmuseum.org/events/teens Pratt Summer Program Description From the Website: High school students have an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their portfolios, get a taste of college life, and earn 4 college credits. Every summer, Pratt sponsors a college-level program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at its Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses. It is an intensive immersion experience; over 400 high school students, ages 16 - 18, seize the opportunity to experience college-level study in Pratt Institute's PreCollege program. Students are immersed in a program of art, design, architecture, creative writing, critical & visual studies, or construction management, modeled after Pratt's undergraduate offerings. Upon completion of the program, students earn 4 elective college credits. The summer PreCollege program consists of 4 classes, as well as lectures and cultural and social events. Students pick one of the credit-bearing electives offered; and are automatically enrolled in a Foundation class (also credit-bearing,) an Art History /Appreciation class^, and a Portfolio Development class^, (both are non-credit, pass /fail courses) to complement their elective of choice. (^The non-credit courses differ for students who select the Construction Management Elective.) Location The program is offered at both Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses. Admission Eligibility Students who have completed their sophomore year and are ages 16-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a letter of recommendation and a letter of intent. Application Deadline April 30 Cost Four Credits: $ 2,775 *Brooklyn Residential Students only: housing: $792 and meal plan $675 Contact Information 37 Phone: 718-636-3453 E-mail: precollege@pratt.edu. Website: http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_education_and_professional/pro_credit_pro grams/precollege/summer_programs/ Putney School Summer Program Description From the Website: The Putney School Summer Programs offer students the opportunity for in-depth exploration in the visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing, as well as sustainability through our Farm Program. Our Program for International Education for non-native English speakers offers English-language classes and accelerated learning through language immersion. We enroll 135 students in each 3-week session. Location Putney, Vermont Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: teacher recommendation and music self-assessment form. Application Deadline Applications are processed in the order they are received Cost Boarding Students: $3700 / one session (3 weeks) $6875 / two sessions (6 weeks) Day Students: $1375 / one session (3 weeks) $2350 / two sessions (6 weeks) Contact Information Phone: 802-387-6297 E-mail: summer@putneyschool.org Website: http://www.putneyschoolsummer.org/ 38 RISD Pre-College Program Program Description From the Website: Rhode Island School of Design's Pre-College Program is designed to give 16- to 18year-old high school students a comprehensive introduction to the college art school experience. For six weeks, students follow a college-like studio curriculum and live in RISD residence halls, in a full-immersion encounter with art and design education at the highest level. The program is focused, serious and challenging, as students experience the core elements of a RISD education—critical thinking and artmaking—from foundation drawing and design courses, to critical studies in art history, to focused concentration in one of 20 diverse majors. Throughout the program, students are expected to maintain a high level of initiative and responsibility regarding their work and behavior. Goals of the Pre-College Program: • to broaden the artistic horizons of nearly 500 high school students • to empower students as they begin to define themselves both socially and artistically • to expose students to a wide range of new techniques and media • to be relevant to both a future career and personal enrichment in the arts • to challenge students to strengthen both artistic techniques and critical thinking skills · to expose students to the work of first-rate, professional artists and the criticism of their peers The Pre-College curriculum succeeds by: • imparting a strong foundation of drawing and design skills • developing abilities in critical analysis and expression through studies in art history • focusing on one of 20 majors in order to gain expertise with specialized techniques and materials • maintaining a structure that fosters independence while safeguarding students' security Location Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Admission Eligibility Rising juniors and seniors, ages 16-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement and one letter of recommendation. Application Deadline Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis 39 Cost $4,650 *housing + dining fee: $2,370 Contact Information Phone: 401-454-6200 E-mail: cemail@risd.edu Website: http://www.risd.com/cfm/precollege.cfm Savannah College of Art and Design Program Description From the Website: SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. Students have the opportunity to gain a valuable educational experience while trying their hands at exciting art and design assignments and projects. Students attend one morning and one afternoon workshop each day at SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Savannah, where they have access to the university's extensive facilities, resources and libraries. Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work and local field trips. Courses are taught by SCAD professors or selected graduate students. A closing exhibition of student work is held at the end of each session. Location Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA or Atlanta, GA Admission Eligibility Students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, one recommendation and a onepage essay discussing your long-term goals as an artist. Application Deadline May 1 Cost Residential: $1,100 Nonresidential: $900 40 Contact Information Phone: 912-525-5100 E-mail: admission@scad.edu Website: http://www.scad.edu/programs/community-ed-summer/ School of the Art Institute of Chicago Program Description From the Website: The School of the Art institute’s Early College Program Summer Institute provides high school students of diverse backgrounds and experiences with the opportunity to expand their creative talents and develop a strong portfolio for college admission while receiving college credit. The program is open to current sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. Drawn by the quality and reputation of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the excitement of downtown Chicago, students come to the ECP Summer Institute to explore new areas, experience the study of art, design, and writing at the college level, and earn college credit while working with the School’s outstanding faculty. Each summer, over 300 high school students from around the country and abroad get a head start on college by coming to study at the Summer Institute. Many of our former students receive top scholarships at SAIC and other top leading art schools. The ECP Summer Institute two- and three-week courses offer a challenging curriculum, evening workshops, and outstanding studio facilities. In the Summer Institute, students don’t start with the basics, but build on their already gained knowledge, allowing them to work at a more sophisticated level. The ECP Summer Institute is a serious academic program where students are expected to work hard and take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them. Students may choose an area that is new to them, but all students should have prior experience in the arts. Students enrolled in a Summer Institute course should be prepared to make an active and intensive commitment to the study of art, design, or writing. The typical ECP Summer Institute student spends most of their time in the program producing work. In addition to all-day classes, students are expected to participate in the evening workshops and complete homework assignments over the weekends. The ECP Summer Institute is first and foremost an intensive academic program for the serious high school student. Location School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Admission Eligibility High school students 41 Admission Requirements Application form along with: letter of recommendation. Application Deadline Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis Cost $3,555 *optional housing: $940 Contact Information Phone: 312-899-6170 E-mail: ecp@saic.edu Website: www.saic.edu/ecp Summer Art Institute at UCLA Program Description From the Website: This two-week summer institute in studio art is designed for exceptionally talented and highly motivated high school students. The program's curriculum, created and supervised by the internationally recognized UCLA Department of Art faculty, offers three units of academic credit. Students may select from one of two two-week sessions, or enroll in both sessions for a total of six units of academic credit. In each session, students will choose one of the following disciplines for their studio concentration: Painting, Drawing, Photography, and Sculpture. Students who enroll in both sessions may either repeat or choose alternate disciplines. Each session is structured around a combination of focused studio work, lectures, presentations, field trips, and includes a final exhibition of student work in the New Wight Gallery. Location UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: 4 examples of recent artwork. Application Deadline Check website 42 Cost $1,850 *optional housing fees: $840 or $910 Contact Information Phone: 310-825-3281 Website: http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/art/overview.htm 43 Business Boston University Summer Challenge Columbia University Cornell Summer College Georgetown University Kennedy Space Center Internship Program The Leadership Education and Development Program at Wharton University of Texas at Austin McComb School of Business High School Program 44 Boston University Summer Challenge Program Description From the Website: For high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2011, Summer Challenge is a perfect opportunity to explore existing interests, investigate new topics, take classes not offered in high school, and maybe even determine a college major. The two-week residential program offers a preview of college life, while noncredit coursework allows students to concentrate on a high level of learning and achievement alongside their peers, without focusing on grades. Summer Challenge students select two Boston University seminars, which include lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Students often choose one seminar based on an existing interest, using their second seminar to explore something completely new. Small class sizes of about twenty students ensure ample attention from experienced college instructors as students meet the challenges of college-level study and learn how to balance their workload and social life. The Summer Challenge program offers a comprehensive college experience, providing students with a strong, supportive social community. Every day there are planned or impromptu activities on campus and throughout Boston, ensuring that students have many opportunities to meet and engage with other participants, while getting to know the beautiful city of Boston. Location Boston University, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year Application Requirements Application form along with: official copy of high school transcript and a personal statement. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $3,260 *includes housing + meals Contact Information 45 Phone: 617-353-1378 Email: buhssumr@bu.edu Website: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/summer-challenge/ Columbia University Summer Program for High School Students in New York City Program Description From the Website Now in its 24th year, Columbia University's Summer Program for High School Students offers highly motivated students the opportunity of a lifetime: a world-class educational experience set in the most exciting city in the world. The Summer Program for High School Students in New York City is renowned for its academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the unique opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League while sampling the vibrancy of New York City. The Summer Program for High School Students is much more than just an academic experience. Between classes, students have numerous extracurricular options to choose from, including organized sports on Columbia's beautiful campus and in nearby parks, excursions to local restaurants and places of interest, community outreach projects, organized discussions, and special events such as a college fair and talks on the college application process. For students who choose to live on campus, there are also scores of optional excursions to attractions all over New York City as well as on-campus events such as a talent show, an open mike night, and an end-of-program dance. Residential students are carefully supervised by specially trained and selected resident advisers who look after their safety and general well-being. The program's code of behavioral standards is strictly enforced so as to ensure student safety. Finally, the program is a chance for students to meet and form lasting friendships with bright, highly-motivated peers from all over the country and from all over the world. Over a quarter of their students come from outside the United States. Location Columbia University, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: official transcript, personal statement, two letters of 46 recommendation and a writing sample. Application Deadline April 1 Cost $3,896 *additional housing + dining fee: $3,035 Contact Information Phone: 212-854-9666 Email: hsp-admit@columbia.edu Website: http://ce.columbia.edu/Summer-Program-High-School-Students-NYC Cornell University Summer College Program Description From the Website: Cornell University's prestigious "Summer College Programs for High School Students," now in its fiftieth year, offers three- and six-week academic programs for talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors from around the world. Learning about business management can be a great investment in your future. It can help you better manage your life, your career, and your own business (if you ever want to own one). It also could help you begin to solve some of the world's most pressing issues. In this program, you'll discuss the basics of business and business management in today's fast-paced and fascinating business world. You'll learn about issues such as: • business organization, • leadership, • human resources, • strategic management, • marketing, and • finance Along with your classmates, you'll also discuss current business concerns such as technology and its impact on operations, globalization, ethics, quality, and entrepreneurship. Location Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Admission Eligibility 47 Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadlines May 13 Cost Three-week program: $5,790 Six-week program: $9,575 *covers housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 607-255-6203 E-mail: summer_college@cornell.edu Website: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php Georgetown University Summer Program Program Description From the Website: The Institutes at Georgetown University offer high school students an eight-day immersion into one of five subject areas. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore what interests you in an accelerated, hands-on environment while experiencing campus life and the excitement of Washington, DC. The areas of study to choose from include law, science, politics, business, and arts and humanities. The Fundamentals programs at Georgetown University offer high school students the opportunity to examine one of five subject areas while experiencing campus life in Washington, DC. Through a combination of lectures, discussions and group projects, each Fundamentals program provides students with a dynamic and enriching college learning experience. The areas of study to choose from include law, science, politics, business, and arts and humanities. Location Georgetown University, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Rising Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements 48 Application form along with: 1. one letter of recommendation 2. official high school transcript 3. essay 4. standardized test scores Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis; priority deadline is May 1 Cost Institutes: $2,100 *includes housing Fundamentals Program: $1,074 per credit *housing: $816 Contact Information Phone: 201-678-6299 Email: scsadmissions@georgetown.edu Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-schoolstudents Kennedy Space Center Internship Program Program Description From the Website: The Kennedy Space Center Internship Program (KIP) has been created to provide paid internships to students and to train, educate and motivate a future which may lead towards NASA-related careers in business related disciplines. All students hired in the Kennedy Internship Program are appointed to federal service under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The primary objectives of the KIP are to attract, develop, retain, and utilize the most highly skilled and motivated students in the Nation, and is designed to serve as a pipeline for our Cooperative Education program and entry level hiring at KSC. The KIP values diversity and equal opportunity and is innovative in providing a unique, unrivaled learning experience. This program offers internships to high school, undergraduate and graduate business students. Each tour of duty will be run concurrently with academic schedules. The goals of KIP are to: • Encourage students to stay in school by increasing awareness and interest in their field of study • Help students develop skills and exposure necessary for successful careers in NASA/KSC related professions 49 • • • • Provide students with financial income to promote their retention in school and encourage their completion of a college education Provide additional support to KSC Create a mechanism to help students pipeline into other KSC student programs and potentially gain entry into the NASA workforce Build partnerships with the community, government, industry and educational institutions to enhance program efforts and maximize the diversity and quality of participants that benefit from this internship experience Location John F. Kennedy Space Center, Orlando, FL Admission Eligibility High school students at least 16 that live within a 50-mile radius of Kennedy Space Center Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript and resume. Application Deadline February 15 Cost Participants will find out their hourly pay rate upon acceptance Contact Information Phone: 321-867-6352 or 321-867-9441 E-mail: KSC-KIP@mail.nasa.gov Website: http://kip.ksc.nasa.gov/# The Leadership Education and Development Program at Wharton Program Description From the Website: University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program at Wharton introduces some of the nation's brightest rising high school seniors to the world of business. Founded at Wharton in 1980 by Harold Haskins and Bill Whitney, the four-week LEAD Program attracts 30 students from across the nation to the campus of the University of Pennsylvania each July. 50 All classroom activities for the LEAD Program at Wharton are held in Jon M. Huntsman Hall, one of the most sophisticated, large-scale instructional centers of any educational institution in the world. Participants in the LEAD Program at Wharton: 1. Attend lectures by distinguished Wharton School faculty and visiting corporate executives; 2. Engage in challenging team-based assignments; 3. And visit corporations and institutions in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. Corporate site visits allow students to apply their learning in the context of the business environment and to meet rising and senior executives. Recent corporate site visits include McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Dow Advanced Materials, Centocor Ortho Biotech, Inc., Goldman Sachs, UBS, Credit Suisse, DRAFT FCB, The World Bank, and BET. LEADers also participate in numerous social activities throughout the program, including concerts, cultural tours, a community service project, and teambuilding programs. Location University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Other LEAD Business participating colleges include: University of Michigan – Ross School of Business Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Business Duke University – Fuqua School of Business University of Virginia – Darden School of Business Dartmouth – Tuck School of Business Stanford University Cornell University – Johnson School of Business University of Illinois – College of Business Admission Eligibility Students in their junior year with a “B” average or better and combined test scores of at least 100 on the PSAT; 1000 on the SAT (critical reading and math combined) or 22 on the ACT. Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost $1,000-1,300 51 Contact Information Phone: 215-753-2490 Email: info@leadprogram.org Website: www.leadprogram.org University of Texas at Austin McComb School of Business High School Program Program Description From the Website: The McCombs School of Business offers current high school students the opportunity to discover business through hands-on experiences, team projects and interactions with McCombs students, faculty, staff and corporate representatives. The McCombs High School Summer Programs are free, six-day experiences. Student participants are housed in a campus residence hall. All program expenses (including housing and food) are paid for, with the exception of travel to and from The University of Texas at Austin. The McCombs High School Summer Programs are open to students with strong interests in business. Fifty students will be selected to attend each session. Outstanding African-American, Hispanic and Native American students, as well as those who have overcome any social or economic hardship, are strongly encouraged to apply. DYNAMC Find out what accountants really do at the Discover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC) Program. Formerly, known as the Accounting Career Awareness Program, at DYNAMC you will spend a week in July, all expenses paid, at the top-rated McCombs School of Business on The University of Texas at Austin campus. You will learn about diverse careers in accounting, from working at one of the Big 4 global accounting firms to the FBI. You will live in a residence hall; meet faculty, business professionals and other students interested in accounting; attend hands-on workshops; and take field trips to Austin-area firms. Make new friends, become familiar with the amazing UT campus and start thinking about how a degree in accounting can really add up. MFEA The McCombs Future Executive Academy (MFEA) is your chance to discover what a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and a career in business could mean for you. Spend a week in June, all expenses paid, at the top-rated McCombs School of Business on The University of Texas at Austin campus. You will live in a residence hall; meet faculty, business professionals and other students interested in business; attend hands-on workshops; and create a real marketing plan for a local business. Join us and make new friends, become familiar with the amazing UT campus and begin building 52 skills now that you can use to succeed at school and on the job. Location University of Texas, Austin, Texas Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 with a minimum GPA of a 3.2 Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation, high school transcript and resume. Application Deadline April 8 Cost Free, with the exception of travel to and from The University of Texas at Austin Contact Information Phone: 512-471-5921 Email: dean.gilligan@mccombs.utexas.edu Website: http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/BBA/Prospective/High-School-SummerPrograms.aspx 53 Computers Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Computer Camp at UC Berkeley Education Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford (online) Giant Campus Academy (online) iD Programming Academy iD Tech Camps Lake Superior State University Robotics Summer Camps Summer Tech USACO Computer Olympiad 54 Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program Description From the Website: The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) explores the video game industry and the skills needed to be successful in it. The program includes an exciting blend of hands-on exercises combined with traditional lecture and discussion. Students are encouraged to expand their own creative possibilities in a unique blend of left- and rightbrain college-level work. Inspired by the Carnegie Mellon graduate program, Entertainment Technology, the NHSGA is structured to give students a taste of the current state of video game development and provide guidance toward embarking on their own career in the video game industry. Video games are now a major force in the world of popular entertainment. Video game sales, in the U.S., have outgrown the film industries annual box office sales. Plus, this industry is still growing with the emergence of casual gaming, online gaming and serious gaming, so companies are continually looking for passionate, creative and talented individuals. Location Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. Official high school transcript 2. Standardized test scores 3. Two letters of recommendation 4. Activities resume 5. A one-page essay Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Resident: $6,475 Commuter: $4,480 55 Contact Information Phone: 412-268-2082 E-mail: precollege@andrew.cmu.edu Website: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/game.html Computer Camp at UC Berkeley Program Description From the Website: iD Tech Camps invites you to join us for our 11th season at our UC Berkeley location in Berkeley, CA. As the world’s #1 summer computer camp and one of the few East Bay summer camps accredited by the American Camp Association, we comply with over 300 health and safety criteria. Our summer kids camps and teen camps are for beginner to advanced learners. If you are looking for other locations in the Bay Area, we also offer summer camps at Stanford University, St. Mary’s College of Moraga, and Santa Clara University, to name a few. Come explore the college campus and gain technical skills that will last long after summer camp ends. Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer! We hope to see you at camp this summer. Our UC Berkeley summer day camps and overnight camps average 6 students per instructor for customized instruction delivered by adult-only staff. The UC Berkeley campus is the oldest of all ten University of California campuses. The campus overlooks San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge. The university is frequently rated the #1 public university in the country by U.S. News and World Report. We offer a variety of fun, cutting edge, weeklong summer camp courses for kids and teens including video game design, Flash animation, programming, video editing and more–using the best brand name products from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and beyond. Location University of California Berkeley, Campbell, CA Admission Eligibility Ages 7-17 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Application open for each course until it is full Cost 56 $799-899 depending on the course Contact Information Phone: 408-871-2227 E-mail: info@internalDrive.com Website: https://www.internaldrive.com/ Education Program for Gifted Youth at Stanford (online) Program Description From the Website: The Education Program for Gifted Youth Online High School (EPGY OHS) at Stanford University is an independent school for gifted students in grades 7-12. The school was founded in 2006 as a three-year high school, and has since expanded to include grades 7-9. EPGY OHS has been accredited by WASC since 2006 and has been approved as an online provider by the University of California since 2008. The mission of EPGY OHS is to provide a stimulating and challenging education that equips and inspires talented students to academic and professional success. Our approach to fulfilling this mission consists in an emphasis on rigorous and advanced academic offerings, the development of skills in written and oral communication, acquisition of a mastery of the principles of critical thinking and argumentation, and the promotion of intellectual maturity and responsibility. Beginning at the earliest grades, this mission informs the academic program that EPGY OHS students pursue, in the content of its classes, the methods and media of instruction, and the composition of the required courses of study. Students are guided through their studies by instructors who are chosen for their expertise and accomplishment in their disciplines and their experience and dedication to teaching highly talented students at the high school and college levels. The flexibility of EPGY OHS academic program and enrollment options, which include full-time, part-time, and single course enrollment, can accommodate the varied needs and interests of our students. The online instruction, which combines seminar-style and directed-study courses on a flexible college-style class schedule, both encourages independence, discipline, and strong time-management skills and allows our students to pursue their diverse interests and exceptional talents. The strong community at EPGY OHS supports students in acclimating to our academically rigorous environment. Students work closely with instructors, counselors and each other to achieve their academic and personal goals. Beyond the online classroom, students engage in a rich array of student clubs that build on student interests. An intensive residential summer program at Stanford University presents students with further opportunity to connect with each other and their instructors, while learning about and preparing for college and benefitting from the vast resources of 57 Stanford University. Location Online through Stanford University Admission Eligibility Grades 8 – 11 Admission Requirements Application form along with: standardized examination results, student work sample and teacher recommendation. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $3,300 Contact Information Phone: 800-372-3749 ext. 19422 Website: http://epgy.stanford.edu/ohs Giant Campus Academy (online) Program Description From the Website: Welcome to Giant Campus Academy, the nation's first online school devoted to teaching technology and business skills. While still enrolled in your current school, you can earn high school credit for taking one or more of our engaging online courses in subjects like programming, Flash animation, game design, entrepreneurship, and more. Location Online Admission Eligibility Grades 7-12 Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline 58 July 1 Cost Vary depending on course selection Contact Information Phone: 888-904-2267 E-mail: forms@giantcampus.com Website: http://www.giantcampusacademy.com/ iD Programming Academy Program Description From the Website: Code for the real world! Our intensive programming courses are designed to immerse students in the fun, dynamic world of computer science and application development. There has never been a better–or more important–time to engage in skills involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Program Highlights: • Study and stay at MIT, Stanford, UW or American University • Learn from top faculty • Learn iPhone® & iPad® App Development, Google Android App Development, C++ and Robotics Engineering, Java Programming for the AP Exam • A two-week, intensive teen programming camp • Real-world, assignment-driven programming workshops • Earn optional Continuing Education Units • Make team presentations. Publish your code! Location Washington, DC Palo Alto Area, CA Cambridge, MA Seattle, WA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis 59 Cost $3, 299 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 408-871-2227 E-mail: info@internalDrive.com Website: http://www.internaldrive.com/ iD Tech Camps Program Description From the Website: Technology and fun are at the core of everything we do at iD! Whether you are seven, eighteen, or somewhere in between, iD has a program for you. From our signature week-long Tech Camps to our intensive multi-week Teen Academies, we specialize in the study of Film, Gaming, Programming, Robotics, Graphic & Web Design and more. We offer real-world instruction on the hottest technologies from Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Microsoft® and more. Students receive our gold standard 1-on-1 instruction (average 6 students per staff) from cool, energetic staff at prestigious universities in the world including Stanford, MIT, Brown, Northwestern, Harvard, Princeton, Emory, and UCLA. Choose from our many summer programs to find the one that is right for you! Location Over 60 universities in the USA: Stanford, UCLA, Northwestern, Vassar, Columbia, Emory and Harvard just to name a few. Admission Eligibility Ages 7-17 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis Cost $799-899 per course Contact Information Phone: 408-871-2227 60 E-mail: info@internalDrive.com Website: http://www.internaldrive.com/ Lake Superior State University Robotics Summer Camps Program Description From the Website: The Robotics Camp program has been offered at Lake Superior State University (LSSU) since 1991. This program is an outstanding way to introduce the young scientific mind to the future opportunities of a high-technology world. Our hands-on approach, along with lectures, videotapes and demonstrations is designed to spark the interest of the future scientists and engineers of our country. This experience is ideal for college-bound students and exactly the type of activity recruiters are anxious to see on a college application. Students attending the Robotics Camp pro- gram will receive hands-on experiences with computer programming, industrial robots, auto- mation, computer-aided design, GPS, computer animation, electronics and Web page develop- ment. With each experience, the opportunities in these areas are discussed and current application of the technology are presented utilizing state-of- the-art equipment. Location Lake Superior State University, Marie, MI Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement, a letter of recommendation and results from national standardized tests if available. Application Deadline Check website Cost $995 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 906-635-2207 E-mail: engineering@lssu.edu Website: http://www.lssu.edu/eng/camps/ 61 Summer Tech Program Description From the Website: The SummerTech Directors and Staff are simply the best. SummerTech Teachers are highly skilled students from the nation's finest universities and companies. Each is carefully selected for their impeccable backgrounds and superior knowledge of the subjects they teach. And just like all the campers at SummerTech, they share a deep love of computing. Each session is generously staffed so there is a 6:1 camper to staff ratio. That means each camper will receive the individual attention they require to make SummerTech a truly meaningful learning experience. Also, there is a 1:1 camper to computer ratio. This means that campers will ALWAYS have access to his/her own state-of-the art PC hardware and software at SummerTech. Each location is completely networked. Location SummerTech 2011 will be held at SUNY Purchase, Westchester County, New York Admission Eligibility Ages 8-16 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost $899 *optional housing fee: $360 Contact Information Phone: 866-814-TECH (8324) E-mail: info@summertech.net Website: http://www.summertech.net/ 62 USACO Computer Olympiad Program Description From the Website: The USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) is the premier pre-college computing organization in the USA. Its goals include: • Providing pre-college students with opportunities to sharpen their computer programming skills • Enhancing the quality of pre-college computer education by providing both students and teachers with challenging problems, training materials, and competitions that emphasize algorithm development and problem-solving skills. • Providing pre-college students with opportunities to sharpen their computer programming skills. • Recognizing excellent students with outstanding skills in computer science and encouraging them to pursue further opportunities in the profession. • Providing educational, motivational, and competitive materials in the form of programming competitions and web-based training materials. The USACO has half a dozen coaches and another dozen assistant coaches. It serves over 20,000 registered users in over 90 countries. The USACO holds six Internet Contests during the academic year, and in the late Spring conducts the US Open, a proctored exam. Based on the results of these contests, over 15 USA students and a handful of the best international students are invited (expenses paid) to the USA Invitational Computing Olympiad for a week of fierce competition, activities, and fellowship. The USAICO results are used to determine the four members of the USA Team who represent the USA at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), held annually at exotic locations around the world. Location Online Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements • Register for the training pages and start working through the material to hone your competition computing skills. http://train.usaco.org • Compete in the contests to work your way into the elite programmers invited to international level competitions. http://ace.delos.com/contestgate Application Deadline N/A Cost 63 Free Contact Information E-mail: kolstad@ace.delos.com Website: http://www.uwp.edu/sws/usaco/ 64 Creative Writing Alfred University Summer Writing Program Bard College Young Writers Workshop California State Summer School for the Arts Columbia Summer School Creative Writing Institute at UC Berkeley and Stanford Iowa Young Writers Studio The Juniper Institute for Young Writers at University of Massachusetts Sarah Lawrence College Summer Program Sewanee Young Writers' Conference UCSD Writing Online University of Virginia’s Workshop for Young Writers Vassar Powerhouse Wesleyan University Center for Creative Youth 65 Alfred University Summer Writing Program Program Description From the Website: Each summer Alfred University welcomes high school students to campus to take part in our popular Creative Writing Institute. This program is for students who love to write and wish to hone their writing skills. It also provides an opportunity for students to sample life on a college campus and meet other students with similar interests and academic ability. The Program This exciting institute provides an introduction to a variety of genres: poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama. In morning and afternoon sessions, students participate in writing-intensive exercises designed to address the elements of craft: voice, character, image, scene, and setting. In addition, students will have an opportunity to participate in workshop sessions in which they will read and discuss each other’s work with an eye towards revision. Students will also read and discuss the work of established authors, investigating the strategies they use to craft their poetry and prose. Discussions are lively, and students will have an opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty. Location Alfred University, Alfred, NY Admission Eligibility Students entering grades 10-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, purpose essay and two samples of creative writing. Application Deadline April 15 Cost $850 *includes housing + meals Commuter Rate for local students: $595 Contact Information Phone: 607-871-2173 E-mail: morehous@alfred.edu Website: WWW.ALFRED.EDU/SUMMER/CAMPS/WRITING.CFM 66 Bard College Young Writers Workshop Program Description From the Website: In the summer of 1983 Simon's Rock began offering a three-week writing workshop for high school students modeled after the innovative three-week Workshop in Language and Thinking required of all entering students at Bard College. We are now part of the National Writing and Thinking Network, the largest consortium of summer writing programs in the country. Each year 84 academically motivated students are chosen to participate in the Simon's Rock program. Former participants have gone on to such colleges as Amherst, Bard, Harvard, Haverford, Kenyon, Princeton, Simon's Rock, Smith, Williams, and Yale. Unlike conventional workshops in expository and creative writing, Simon's Rock's focuses on using informal, playful, expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking. Out of these informal writing activities, using techniques of peer response, students develop more polished pieces, ranging from personal narratives to stories, poems, and exploratory essays. The workshop sections are small (12 students). This allows for individual attention to each student and helps to foster the sense of belonging to a supportive learning community in which students can feel comfortable exploring new directions in their writing and thinking. Trusting one's own language and voice, learning to think for oneself and in collaboration with others— these are the qualities and skills that the workshop strives to develop. Each weekday consists of three ninety-minute sessions organized as writing and discussion seminars. Workshop leaders write with their students, and there is frequent sharing of this informal writing, both in small groups and in the class as a whole. Discussions of assigned readings — mostly contemporary poems, stories, and essays — is informal and speculative. The emphasis isn't on arriving at a "correct answer" but on exploring various ideas about what a text is saying. The texts also frequently serve as starting points and models for students' own creative writing exercises. These daily activities are complemented by evening assignments in reading, revising, and journal writing. Each week students develop a portfolio of "works in progress" and then meet individually with their workshop leader to discuss what they have written. Rather than evaluation, these meetings focus on what the writer is trying to do in his or her writing and how best to accomplish these goals. By becoming more conscious of their choices and strategies, students develop the intellectual autonomy expected of them as they prepare for college. Location Bard College, Great Barrington, MA 67 Admission Eligibility Grades 9-11 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Rolling admissions begin in January and continue until the program is full Cost $2425 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 413-644-4400 E-mail: admin@simons-rock.edu Website: http://www.simons-rock.edu/young-writers California State Summer School for the Arts Program Description From the Website: The California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a rigorous pre-professional training program in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, animation, and film for talented artists of high school age. CSSSA provides a supportive environment in which students hone acquired skills and explore new techniques and ideas for an intense and exciting learning experience. The School was created by the California Legislature, held its first session in 1987 and will conduct its 25th session in 2011. Its purpose is to provide a training ground for future artists who wish to pursue careers in the arts and entertainment industries in California. The California State Summer School for the Arts is a state agency funded through a unique public-private partnership. Students apply for the opportunity to study in one of the School’s seven departments. They may receive 3 units of California State University elective credit for successful participation. Students in the Creative Writing Program receive individualized instruction in poetry, fiction, and scriptwriting. They work with an award-winning faculty in small groups and have opportunities to learn from visiting writers, literary agents, journalists, and poets. Students and faculty members share their work with the School community in weekly open readings and publish an anthology at the end of the session 68 Location California State Summer School for the Arts, Valencia, CA Admission Eligibility California residents enrolled in grades 8-12 *Students from outside of California may also apply; a limited number are admitted each year. Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters or recommendation, high school transcript and the artistic assignments outlined for your program of interest. Application Deadline February 28 Cost $1,550 *includes housing (Non-California residents, the tuition is $5,000) Contact Information Phone: 916-229-5160 E-mail: financial-aid@csssa.org Website: http://www.csssa.org/ Columbia Summer School Program Description From the Website: Creative Writing is offered by the Summer Program for High School Students in conjunction with the creative writing program in Columbia’s School of the Arts, one of the most distinguished creative writing programs in the country. Overseen by Professor Binnie Kirshenbaum (Chair of Creative Writing), Professor Alan Ziegler, and Christina Rumpf (Coordinator of High School Program Creative Writing), the creative writing courses are designed to challenge and engage students interested in literary creation, providing them with a substantial foundation for further exploration of their creative work. On the basis of demonstrated ability and preparation, students enroll in either introductory or advanced workshops, which allow them to practice their literary craft with an attentive group of their peers, under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Students also choose an elective (see Electives). Introductory and advanced workshops expose students to many aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, writing and revising drafts, and editing. To support this work, students read excerpts from outstanding works of literature in order to investigate what can be accomplished on 69 the page. Students write extensively and participate in candid, helpful critiques of their own work and that of their peers. Instructors also examine work individually with students during conferences. Students are expected to come to the workshops with an openness to various approaches toward literature and writing. Location Columbia University, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, personal statement, two letters of recommendation and a writing sample. Application Deadline April 1 Cost $3,896 per session *housing + meals: $3,035 (residential students only) Contact Information Phone: 212-854-9889 E-mail: hsp@columbia.edu Website: http://ce.columbia.edu Creative Writing Institute at UC Berkeley and Stanford Program Description From the Website: Emerging Writers Institute creative writing camp is a two-week summer writing program for teens. Rising 10th-12th graders experience a unique curriculum designed to develop and support students’ imaginative writing across literary genres. This creative writing summer program encourages students to challenge themselves technically and artistically through guided daily writing workshops, one-on-one instructor evaluations, group editing sessions, and creative presentations of their work. Moreover, the participants in the program will be uniquely positioned to profit from the literary culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. By the program’s conclusion, students will produce and 70 perfect quality pieces suitable for publication in their own literary magazine and professional teen publications. Students elect a major focus area called a Writer’s Block. In each Writer’s Block, they will read classic and contemporary examples of the genre, craft and hone their writing composition, and prepare to present their piece to an audience of readers and listeners. This year’s Writer’s Blocks include: • Short and Sweet: Short Story Seminar • Well-Versed: Poetry Seminar • The ‘Wright Stuff: Playwright’s Seminar • The Real Word: Nonfiction Seminar Diverse afternoon workshops in nontraditional writing genres, such as speech writing, ‘zine creation, graphic novels, journalism, nature writing, and advertising copy will engage participants, when they are not working on their principal piece. Furthermore, the program recruits guest speakers from the publishing industry and Bay Area authors to give readings and answer questions about literary life and labor. Location UC Berkeley and Stanford, Stanford, CA or Berkeley, CA Admission Eligibility Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Applicants are considered on a first come, first served basis Cost Stanford University: $3,985 UC Berkeley: $3,985 Contact Information Phone: 510-548-6612 Website: http://www.educationunlimited.com/ 71 Iowa Young Writers Studio Program Description From the Website: You know you are a writer because you write even when it's not an assignment for school, because you read insatiably and aspire to write books as amazing as the ones that make you do that reading/walking shuffle to dinner, because hours slip by unnoticed when you engage your imagination. You write because there is nothing in the world like the feeling you get when you finally finish that poem or short story. You write because it's fun. You write because you have to. Come meet others like you and share your work at one of the most exciting places to write: the University of Iowa, home to the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the International Writing Program, and the Center for the Book. All writers know that writing is a continual process of revising, re-viewing, our work. Several things can catalyze that process: having blocks of time simply to focus on writing and nothing else; meeting peers with whom we can share ideas and discuss challenges; and finding teachers who can help us get to new ways of seeing. The Studio is not just a place, but a writing community in which you and your writing can grow. Writers themselves, our faculty and staff have concrete ideas about how you can make your own writing more successful. Come to the Iowa Young Writers' Studio and see what a difference two weeks of intensive focus can bring to your work. We are now offering two sessions, and we look forward to welcoming more students from across the country and beyond. I hope you are one of them! Location University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Admission Eligibility Students who have completed grades 10, 11, or 12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a creative writing sample, statement of purpose and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline February 12 Cost $2,000 *includes housing + transportation from airport 72 Contact Information Phone: 319-335-4209 E-mail: iyws@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/ The Juniper Institute for Young Writers at University of Massachusetts Program Description From the Website: The Juniper Institute for Young Writers curriculum provides a rich blend of opportunities for high school students to write, read, explore and discuss ideas, and learn from accomplished writers. College credit is available. Workshops At the heart of the Institute are daily workshops in poetry and fiction. Working with faculty and a core group of peers, participants generate new work, revise work in progress, and form a supportive community of young writers committed to sharing and receiving feedback on their writing. Enrollment is limited so that each writer has ample opportunity to present his or her work. Q&As and Craft Sessions Q&As with faculty and writers in residence from the concurrent Juniper Institute for adults allow participants to explore the writer’s life and creative process with worldrenowned authors. Craft sessions with young writer faculty examine aspects of craft and imagination of particular interest to beginning writers. Recent topics have included: “[mis]Understanding and [mis]Translation,” “From The Real to the Really Really Real: Using Truth to Create Fiction,” “Developing Your Imagination,” and “Building Inventory: The ‘stuff’ of good writing”. Location University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Admission Eligibility Students that have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement, recommendation form and a writing sample. Application Deadline Check website 73 Cost $950 *includes meals Contact Information Phone: 413-545-5503 E-mail: juniperyoungwriters@hfa.umass.edu Website: http://www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters/ Sarah Lawrence College Summer Program Program Description From the Website: The Sarah Lawrence College Summer Writer’s Workshop for High School Students is a unique collaboration between writers and other artists. Directed by distinguished faculty members, the program gives high school students the experience of writing in a noncompetitive, non-judgmental environment that values the risks and adventure of the creative process. Each day, participants attend writing and theatre workshops led by prose writers, poets, and theatre artists. Included in the week are mini-workshops taught by program faculty and guest artists. Rooted in the Sarah Lawrence College tradition of one-to-one interaction, the program offers students the opportunity to meet individually with workshop leaders. Classes are limited to 15 students, with three faculty per workshop. In addition to workshops, the program includes faculty and student readings, and a celebration of student work on the last day. The Writer’s Workshop The day’s work begins with a creative writing workshop, giving students the chance to ask “What makes a poem a poem? A story a story?” and “What is the best way to say what I want to say?” The Writer’s Workshop is a place for students to write, to read one another’s work, to learn to observe what is familiar and what is not, to transform what the writer sees into poems and stories. Members work as writers do: generating material, collaborating and talking, revising and rewriting. Location Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY Admission Eligibility Students entering grades 10-12 Admission Requirements Application form 74 Application Deadline April 1 Cost $500 Contact Information Phone: 914-395-2412 E-mail: collegeevents@sarahlawrence.edu Website: http://www.slc.edu/high-school/ Sewanee Young Writers' Conference Program Description From the Website: We offer our students opportunities that are otherwise hard to find, either at high schools or at other summer programs. Our workshops in playwriting, fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction are led by writers of significant accomplishment and promise: our former workshop leaders have won the Roerich poetry prize, been recognized by The New Yorker as among the twenty best young American novelists, and featured by “Oprah’s Book Club.” And our workshop leaders really get to know their students, and vice-versa because we’ve kept our numbers low: workshops no larger than ten, and a total enrollment of about sixty. And we make space in the schedule for two “one-on-one” conferences between student and teacher, as well as plenty of informal contact. We also offer an impressive lineup of well-known visiting writers whose works students read and discuss. To ensure that each student has meaningful contact with the writers the students are required to read one book by each of these visiting writers before arriving. Once on campus the students attend a discussion about each book, led by either a Sewanee English professor or a Writers’ Conference faculty member. When our guests arrive, participants will be prepared to get the most out of the authors' readings and out of the informal discussions that will follow. We felt strongly that our program should offer a serious course in creative writing, not just a “get your feet wet” introduction. So we ask participants to specify a genre-playwriting, poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction--before they arrive, and they attend a workshop focused on that genre. We don’t try to include “College Writing” or “cross writing,” believing that the serious work we do on creative writing leaves no time for anything else. In your workshop, you will read and discuss the works of great authors and try to apply their lessons, free-write and write from prompts, and above all read and respond to the work of your peers. Our students arrive with widely varying levels of experience, but nearly all of them leave with a portfolio that they can be proud of, and 75 that we encourage them to read to the group at the end of the conference. Also, and not surprisingly, they report that their two weeks of intensive reading and writing at Sewanee have made them better readers and expository writers in high school and college. Location Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $1,675 Contact Information Phone: 931-598-1541 E-mail: sywc@sewanee.edu Website: http://www.sewanee.edu/ywc/ UCSD Writing Online Program Description From the Website: "I could write a book," people often say. And they probably could--if they knew what it takes to shepherd an idea from incubation to publication. If you are interested in pursuing a career in writing and publishing, authoring a nonfiction book can build your credentials and help you develop you career. Nonfiction books are represented by agents and bought by editors/publishers on the basis of a book proposal, not a completed manuscript. In this course, you will complete a book proposal to share with agents and editors. You will complete each section of your book proposal under the guidance of and with instructor feedback, and will participate in online discussions about selling a book proposal to a publisher. Location Online through the University of California, San Diego 76 Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost $270 Contact Information Phone: 858-534-3400 E-mail: unex-reg@ucsd.edu Website: http://extension.ucsd.edu/studyarea/index.cfm?vAction=singleCourse&vCourse=WCWP -40301&vsacategoryid=29&vStudyAreaID=13 University of Virginia’s Workshop for Young Writers Program Description From the Website: The Young Writers Workshop of the University of Virginia, established in 1982, brings together a community of writers with a common purpose: to create a supportive and noncompetitive environment where teenagers can live and work as artists. Every staff member has a commitment to writing. The faculty, professional authors interested in developing new talent, bring practical experience to the workshop setting. The staff counselors, who are graduates and undergraduates in related fields, broaden our instructional program as assisting workshop teachers and elective course instructors. The administrators, also writers, are dedicated to nurturing the artistic vision. The Young Writers Workshop, housed on the historic grounds of the University of Virginia, uses the resources of a great institution -- the home of former Poet Laureate Rita Dove and 1998 Pulitzer Prize recipient Charles Wright--to provide a comprehensive program for talented young writers. Our program is dedicated to developing the work of young writers in the range of rising freshman to seniors in high school. The desire to write is what counts. We encourage inexperienced as well as practiced writers to apply. You will receive feedback, personal 77 attention, and the level of instruction you need in order to grow. You will also receive written commentaries from your instructor specific to your progress and suggestions toward eventual publication. Location University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline March 1 Cost Check website Contact Information Phone: 434-924-0836 E-mail: writers@virginia.edu Website: http://fusion.web.virginia.edu/yww/index.cfm Vassar Powerhouse Program Description From the Website: The Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Training Program will challenge you to look at the art of theater in new and meaningful ways. Explore the boundaries of theater from the traditional to the new, from campus to town, from amphitheater to art center. By living, breathing, and creating theater with peers and professionals alike you will come away with an experience that will inform the rest of your life. A Powerhouse day will include morning classes taught by an outstanding faculty, in acting, voice, movement, directing, and Soundpainting. Powerhouse afternoons feature rehearsals, workshops, and more, while evenings are filled with performances. Make your summer one to remember by being a part of our 27th season and help bring great new theater to the world. Apprentices in the Powerhouse program choose a discipline (acting, design, directing, or writing) and then work alongside some of the country’s leading and emerging theater practitioners for six weeks, observing and participating in the process through which 78 new works are brought to life. The professional season typically includes two main stage productions, second stage and workshop productions, and play-reading festivals. The apprentice season typically consists of up to three outdoor productions, studio productions, site-specific plays, readings and workshops. It’s an exhilarating environment. Everyone who is part of the theater community is here to do “the work,” and that is what everyone talks about during meals and late into the night in the residence hall. As one apprentice said, “You can always sleep later.” Location Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation and a writing sample. Application Deadline March 25 Cost $4,800 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 845-437-5907 E-mail: powerhouse@vassar.edu Website: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/index.html Wesleyan University Center for Creative Youth Program Description From the Website: The Center for Creative (CCY), a summer pre-college program, offers talented high school students five weeks intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University, one of the country’s most distinguished liberal arts colleges. CCY is a program of the Capitol Region Education Council and is sponsored in collaboration with Wesleyan’s Graduate Liberal Studies Program and Wesleyan’s Center for the Arts. CCY emphasizes multicultural and interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking and leadership. Each class is 79 designed to enhance students’ problem-solving skills in instrumental and vocal music, theater, musical theater, technical theater, creative writing, dance, filmmaking and visual arts, which includes photography. Location Wesleyan College, Middletown, CT Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores through rising seniors, at least 14 years old Admission Requirements Application form along with: a teacher recommendation. Application Deadline Check website Cost $4,100 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 860-658-3307 E-mail: ccy@crec.org Website: http://www.crec.org/magnetschools/schools/ccy/ 80 Debate Claremont Summer High School Debate Program Dartmouth Debate Institute Education Unlimited Public Speaking Camp Northwestern Debate Institute Public Speaking Institute University of Miami Summer Speech and Debate Camps University of Michigan Debate Institute University of Notre Dame: Policy Debate and Public Speaking 81 Claremont Summer High School Debate Program Program Description From the Website: Claremont Summer involves debate training for middle school and high school students. Sponsored by the Claremont Colleges Debate Union, centered at Claremont McKenna College, programming includes pre-professional and professional public speaking, argumentation, and refutation skill development. Instruction is in small group, elective, and practice debate sessions. Location Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA Admission Eligibility Grades 6-12 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline April 15 Cost Prices vary depending on sessions Contact Information E-mail: john.meany@cmc.edu. Website: http://claremontsummer.org/ Dartmouth Debate Institute Program Description From the Website: The Institute's schedule and diverse curriculum cover all aspects of cross-examination policy debate. You probably have not experienced as intense and demanding an academic setting as the Dartmouth Debate Institute. In order to accomplish as much as possible in the limited time available, we operate on a full and structured schedule. Students are required to attend classes from about 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and there are usually classes on weekends. The morning schedule 82 includes lectures on the topic, work on generic negative arguments, discussion of theory and practice, and drill sessions working on skills. In addition, there are classes on research techniques and other elective courses on a wide range of subjects. The afternoons are devoted primarily to lab sessions in which small groups work with two instructors (who are both there) on research, analysis, affirmative cases, and negative strategies. The schedule also includes practice debates, rebuttal reworks, a complete tournament, and plenty of library time. A special feature of the Institute is the focus on individual attention to each debater. A low faculty-student ratio is maintained so that each student receives individual attention, and the curriculum is diversified so that each student has an opportunity to work with virtually all of the instructors. Each debater has the opportunity to design their own curriculum. Debaters are able to select elective classes on topic issues, strategy, and skills from a large number of alternatives. Individual speaking drill sessions are available most evenings. Institute staff in the library provides individual assistance with research. We are strongly committed to the idea that students benefit from the opportunity to work with as many different instructors as possible. Thus, unlike some summer programs, the Dartmouth Institute does not limit students to working with only their laboratory group leaders. The variety of classes offered provides each student an opportunity to work with virtually every member of the staff. Additionally, every instructor is available to every student for advice on arguments, research, and other concerns. Students will receive a paper copy of the evidence produced by their lab during the Institute if they wish, and all the evidence produced in the Institute will be available electronically. Location Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH Admission Eligibility Sophomores and Juniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: a recommendation form. Application Deadline May 6 Cost $4,150 *includes housing + meals 83 Contact Information Phone: 603-646-3877 E-mail: Kenneth.Strange@Dartmouth.edu Website: http://debate.dartmouth.edu Education Unlimited Public Speaking Camp Program Description From the Website: Designed to help students build confidence in their public speaking skills, our Public Speaking Institute trains students in public speaking, logic and rhetoric through an interactive and dynamic curriculum that encourages incremental progress through ongoing practice and exercise. Over the course of the 7-day program, students will participate in three main courses: Debate, Persuasive Speaking, and an elective. Debate Learn the art of verbal combat! Students will learn how to construct persuasive positions, defend against and attack each other’s arguments, and cross-examine effectively. Students will debate a variety of age- and experience-appropriate topics, form teams, and pit themselves against their co-campers. Past debate topics have included: school uniforms (elementary school), pre-emptive strike policy (middle school), and the legal drinking age (high school). Location Stanford University, Tufts University, UCLA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: official transcripts, at least one academic letter of recommendation and the completion of a phone interview. Application Deadline Check website for availability Cost $2,000; varies with each session Contact Information Phone: 510-548-6612 84 Website: http://www.educationunlimited.com Northwestern Debate Institute Program Description From the Website: The Northwestern Debate Institute is an unequaled living-learning experience for high school debaters. The institute will provide an intensive and comprehensive summer debate experience that will prepare debaters for next season and beyond. Northwestern University’s Debate Team has an unparalleled record of success based on the foundations, fundamentals and techniques taught at the Northwestern Debate Institute. Learn the debate principles that led to 13 NDT championships, 15 final round appearances, 6 top speakers a record of success unmatched in college debate. Come join our program for rising Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors to learn with and debate against the best competition in the country. Alumni of the Northwestern Debate Institute have gone on to win every major high school tournament. The limited lab size and low student to staff ratio throughout our program ensure that every student receives a personalized and engaged institute experience. Lab environments are designed to create the collegial atmosphere that allows intellectual risk taking and for students to truly explore the life of the mind. Debaters leaving the Northwestern Debate Institute have the best chance to excel as they return to their own high schools, having learned the upcoming topic and skills from the finest instructors around the country as well as those from the unsurpassed Northwestern University Debate Society. Location Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Admission Eligibility High school debate students who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year and rank academically in or near the top 33 percent of your class. Admission Requirements Application form along with: a high school transcript and results of the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT). Application Deadline May 4 Cost $4,500 85 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 800-662-NHSI E-mail: nhsi@northwestern.edu. Website: http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/debate Public Speaking Institute Program Description From the Website: Held exclusively at UC Berkeley, the Advanced Public Speaking Institute is designed for high school students who are already comfortable speaking in public and are prepared to make their voices heard. Students have access to our most experienced speech and debate faculty, trusted instructors and coaches who gently push the students to hone their speaking abilities and excel in their persuasive pursuits. Furthermore, students have the unique opportunity to explore the seat of free speech in Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area. Possible excursions include a trip to the famed soapbox center of campus, Sproul Plaza, comedy clubs, theater events, and slam poetry nights, in addition to nonacademic trips to sporting venues, beaches, and movie theaters. All students participate in regular group lectures and exercises that cover advanced speech writing techniques and principles of rhetoric and argumentation in their Core Rotation, a biweekly morning tutorial that will help students progress as skilled speakers- no matter their chosen focus. The camp emphasizes public speaking across genres, allowing students to apply speech writing, delivery and argumentation skills across a range of public speaking activities and electives. Participants construct their own personal program by choosing a “Speaker’s Focus” from a variety of advanced classes, examples of which are listed below. Students will also have the opportunity to sample other genres in shorter elective versions of these workshops. At the end of the program, students will have a chance to deliver their best speeches in a cross-genre showcase for an audience of family and friends. Location University of Berkeley, CA Admission Eligibility High school students 86 Admission Requirements Application from along with: official high school transcript. Application Deadline Applicants are considered on a first come, first served basis Cost Check website Contact Information Phone: 510-548-6612 Website: http://www.educationunlimited.com/camp/19/public-speaking-institute--advanced-program.html University of Miami Summer Speech and Debate Camps Program Description From the Website: The University of Miami Debate Team invites Middle School and High School students of all experience levels to participate in the Hurricane Debate Institute offering instruction and practice in: Middle School Speech and Argument Skills, High School Speech and Argument Skills, Public Forum, Policy Debate, and Student Congress. HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND ARGUMENT SKILLS The primary goal of the Speech and Argument Skills Camp is to empower students through public expression to become better thinkers, speakers, writers, listeners, and leaders. Students in this camp will explore and develop their thinking and speaking skills through games and exercises involving public speaking (impromptu and prepared), as well as group problem-solving and discussion. Students will be exposed to and learn of all the formal styles of debate (Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Policy Debate) as well as parliamentary debate and other communication based activities. Students will learn to cope with speaking anxieties, to organize and support their ideas, to critically evaluate and respond appropriately to the ideas of others, and to deliver effective messages. While the format and content will not directly prepare students to participate in competitive debate or forensics, it may serve as a precursor to such participation. Location University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Admission Eligibility 87 Rising 9-12 graders Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost Weeks 1 + 2: $900 Weeks 1, 2 + 3: $1,200 Contact Information Phone: 305-284-5553 E-mail: dave@miami.edu Website: http://debate.miami.edu University of Michigan Debate Institute Program Description From the Website: The Michigan National Debate Institute (MNDI) is a 3-week policy debate workshop with a curriculum designed for high school debaters of every experience level from top varsity to novice. Design The MNDI curriculum is designed by long-time high school coaches from around the country who have served on our faculty for many years. Because the MNDI admits students of every experience level, the faculty has designed appropriate curriculum to address specific needs of students in their individual classes. Educational Environment. The MNDI has never had a concluding tournament. This format fundamentally alters the orientation of both the students and faculty in a way that encourages preparation for the entire debate season, not just for winning a workshop tournament. This format allows more emphasis to be placed on individual instruction with students on debating technique and topic-specific analysis. The sharing and cooperation encouraged by this format generates a more productive and enjoyable environment for all involved. Location University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 88 Admission Eligibility High school debaters Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline June 1 Cost $2,20 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 734-239-3996 E-mail: akall@umich.edu Website: http://www.michigandebate.com University of Notre Dame: Policy Debate and Public Speaking Program Description From the Website: This track uses a debate format to help you develop skills that will also enhance your academic work. We will work within the format of policy debate, an exciting component of Notre Dame’s debate program. Because policy debates present detailed arguments about one topic, they require strong research and writing skills—skills that will benefit you in debate and in your academic work. The first half of the program provides opportunities to develop skill in public speaking through short informative and persuasive speeches and interviews. We will also watch clips from film and television programs that illustrate points raised in class. To help you develop arguments for your debates, we will work with Notre Dame’s extensive library holdings. You will learn how to use a college library and work with electronic databases and specialized journals. Field trips will also offer opportunities to gather material for your presentations. After you’ve gathered evidence for your topics, Notre Dame faculty and graduate students will help you develop briefs, hone your arguments, and give you intensive, one-on-one instruction in making presentations. Location University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 89 Admission Eligibility Rising juniors and seniors at least 16 Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, standardized test scores, a counselor report and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline March 15 Cost $2,500 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 574-631-0990 E-mail: precoll@nd.edu Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/programs-of-study/policy-debateand-public-speaking/ 90 Engineering Cornell University CATALYST Cornell University CURIE Academy Drexel University--Summer Mentorship Program, Engineering Research Florida Atlantic University, Engineering Scholars' Program Johns Hopkins University, Engineering Innovation Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship + Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology: RSI Smith College-Summer Science and Engineering Program Union College Summer Engineering Workshop for High School Girls University of California, Los Angeles Sci | Art NanoLab University of Florida-Student Science Training Program University of Pennsylvania, Engineering Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology University of Virginia-LEAD: Computer Science Institute (CSI) Virginia Tech, Computers + Technology (C-Tech2) 91 Cornell University CATALYST Program Description From the Website: The CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The mission of the CATALYST Academy is to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged. During the CATALYST Academy, Cornell University's world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead participants in classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students. This summer, spend a week making new friends; experience life on a university campus; and explore the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering! Location Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Admission Eligibility Rising sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Admission Requirements Application form along with: an essay, official high school transcript and your high school profile (may be obtained from guidance office). Application Deadline March 1 Cost $1,450 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 607-255-6403 E-mail: DPENG@cornell.edu Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/catalyst/index.cfm 92 Cornell University CURIE Academy Program Description From the Website: The CURIE Academy is a one-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. The focus is on sophomores and juniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, but want to learn more about the many opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere. Cornell University's world-renowned faculty and graduate students will lead CURIE participants in classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities will provide participants with opportunities to network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students. Join us for the CURIE Academy and spend a week making new friends, experiencing life on a university campus, and exploring the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering! DREAM BIG. LOVE WHAT YOU DO. BECOME AN ENGINEER! Location Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Admission Eligibility Rising sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Admission Requirements Application form along with: an essay, official high school transcript and your high school profile (may be obtained from guidance office). Application Deadline March 1 Cost $1,450 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 607-255-6403 E-mail: DPENG@cornell.edu Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/curie/index.cfm 93 Drexel University--Summer Mentorship Program – Engineering Research Program Description From the Website: The College of Engineering Summer Mentorship Program is a dynamic, three-week research experience that provides high school students with a unique opportunity to work in a Drexel laboratory on an individualized research project. In addition to the educational experience that research provides, students will also gain a competitive edge in the college application office and foster relationships with their faculty mentors as well as like-minded high school students. Take a look at what past participants have had to say about the program. Location Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, one letter of recommendation, an essay and an interview. Application Deadline March 15 Cost $1,000 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 215-895-2000 E-mail: mentorship@coe.drexel.edu Website: http://www.drexel.edu/coe/programs/summer/mentorship/ 94 Florida Atlantic University-Engineering Scholars' Program Program Description From the Website: The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a three-credit, dualenrollment program in engineering and computer science for high achieving high school students in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Students take one of the six courses listed below over a three-week period in the summer (June 13th-July 1st). Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive three semester hours of college credit. ESP engages students in challenging educational activities not available in high school and provides them opportunities to explore engineering and computer science as possible career choices. Instruction is provided by top FAU engineering faculty. Team projects are emphasized and completed utilizing state-of-the-art laboratories in the FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science buildings. Current FAU upper-division and graduate engineering & computer science students serve as mentors and assist ESP students with the transition to college-level work. Location Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 *ESP targets Broward and Palm Beach students who are enrolled in Magnet Programs, International Baccalaureate programs, or who have been staffed into a gifted program in their home high school. Admission Requirements Application form along with: a letter of recommendation and SAT scores. Application Deadline March 28 Cost Tuition is waived for Broward and Palm Beach County students Contact Information Phone: 561-297-2049 E-mail: jlewis92@fau.edu Website: http://www.eng.fau.edu/engineering-scholars-program-esp 95 Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, Engineering Innovation Program Description From the Website: Through Engineering Innovation, high school students put engineering concepts to the test. Applying their knowledge of math and science to labs and hands-on projects, concepts they’ve learned in their high school classrooms are suddenly linked to realworld practice. Students’ confidence grows as they attend college-level lectures, tackle problems, test theories, and ultimately learn to think like engineers. • • • • • • • • Curriculum developed by Johns Hopkins University. Nearly 90% of Engineering Innovation graduates have gone on to study engineering or science in college. 10:1 student/teacher ratio. Students learn from practicing engineers about careers, internships, and educational opportunities in the field. Students with a final grade of A or B receive three transferable Johns Hopkins University credits. Certificates of Completion are awarded to all students who successfully complete the course. A residential option is available at the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus site. The program runs four to five weeks, depending on the location. Location John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD Admission Eligibility Rising juniors and seniors with a successful completion of a laboratory science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology), Algebra II, and Trigonometry. Must also have knowledge of a spreadsheet application, such as Excel. Admission Requirements Application form along with: an essay, official high school transcript, most recent standardized test scores and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $2,000 ($650 for Frederick County students*) 96 Contact Information Phone: 410-516-6224 E-mail: engineering-innovation@jhu.edu Website: http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/ Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Science Program Description From the Website: MIT’s Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) in the School of Engineering (SOE) runs five core programs for middle and high school students. In 1975, the SOE launched the Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Program to address the low numbers of minority students pursuing advanced technical degrees. Now the MITES Program is a rigorous six-week residential, academic enrichment summer program for talented high school students who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue higher education and careers in these fields. Selected students build self-confidence in their ability to be successful in a demanding academic atmosphere, and have a chance to work with and befriend individuals of different racial, ethnic and other backgrounds. Although admission to MIT is not the focus of MITES, for its graduates, there is a strong record of successful admission to MIT and to other engineering and science universities. Location Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Admission Eligibility Juniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: four essays, contact information of three recommenders and standardized test scores. Application Deadline January 31 97 Cost 100% scholarship-based Contact Information Phone: 617-253-3298 E-mail: mites@mit.edu Website: http://engineering.mit.edu/education/special_programs/mites.php Massachusetts Institute of Technology: RSI Program Description From the Website: Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the Research Science Institute (RSI). Invited students enjoy a six-week, cost-free program designed to kick-start their careers of leadership in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. They read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings. RSI projects are open-ended and relevant, fitting into the larger work of the host laboratory. The experience gives many their first taste of work at the creative edge of science. Location Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors *It is suggested that math PSAT scores be at least 75, and combined math, verbal, and writing PSAT scores be at least 220. Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. Essay responses to the questions in the application 2. Two letters or recommendation 3. Official high school transcript 4. All scores from nationwide standardized tests. Application Deadline 98 January 15 Cost Free Contact Information Phone: 703-448-9062 Website: http://www.cee.org/programs/rsi Smith College-Summer Science and Engineering Program Program Description From the Website: The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Each July, select high school students from across the country and abroad come to Smith College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in the life and physical sciences and in engineering. Girls who will be in high school (grades 9-12) in fall are eligible to apply for the summer program. Established in 1990, the SSEP annually serves approximately 100 girls. Since its inception, more than 1,700 high school students have participated, representing 46 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 53 foreign countries. More than half of these students have been awarded need-based financial aid, and 40 percent are students of color. After the program, participants return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses and better informed about what to expect in college. Smith College is one of the top-rated liberal arts colleges in the United States and the nation’s largest college dedicated solely to the education of women. Based in the multibuilding Clark Science Center, the Smith science faculty employs some of the finest researchers and teachers in the country. Smith undergraduates don’t just hear and read about scientific research, they are active participants. As a result, for almost 30 years, Smith ranked third among private liberal arts colleges in the number of women who have gone on to obtain doctorates in the life sciences. In 1999 Smith became the first women’s college in the nation to establish its own program in engineering science, the Picker Engineering Program. But you don’t have to wait until college to experience the benefits of a Smith education. The SSEP extends the benefits of Smith’s strong traditions to girls still in high school. Participants in the summer program are taught by Smith faculty, live in a college house alongside Smith undergraduate interns and have access to all campus facilities. Central to the program is a learning environment that is rich in role models, hands-on, cooperative, investigative and challenging—where girls get all of the faculty’s attention, 99 all of the opportunities and all of the encouragement to achieve their best. Location Smith College, Northampton, MA Admission Eligibility Girls entering grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: written essay, teacher recommendation form and a current high school transcript. Application Deadline May 1 Cost $4,850 Contact Information Phone: 413-585-3060 E-mail: ccc@smith.edu Website: http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/index.php Union College Summer Engineering Workshop for High School Girls Program Description From the Website: Using the link between high-tech design and the natural urge to help others, Union College wants to draw more women into the male-dominated world of engineering. EDGE is a two-week residential workshop for high school girls who want to explore the exciting world of engineering. Students learn about the design process by designing toys for handicapped children. Location Union College, Schenectady, NY Admission Eligibility High school girls 100 Admission Requirements Contact Union College Application Deadline Contact Union College Cost Contact Union College Contact Information Phone: 518-388-6000 Website: http://engineering.union.edu/edge/ University of California, Los Angeles Sci | Art NanoLab Program Description From the Website: The Sci|Art NanoLab is a highly competitive summer program for high school students interested in collaborating with diverse and notable minds to challenge traditional, polarized perspectives of the arts and sciences. This program is open to high school students that are graduating seniors or will be juniors and seniors in the fall. 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. A team of science and art graduate students will lead participants. Throughout the two weeks, students will be developing presentations of group research projects in which they imagine the ”impossible”. Location University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Admission Eligibility Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: an essay. 101 Application Deadline Check website Cost $1,900 *housing: $910 Contact Information Phone: 310-825-4101 E-mail: institutes@summer.ucla.edu Website: http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/artscience/overview.htm University of Florida Student Science Training Program Program Description From the Website: The University of Florida Student Science Training Program (UF-SSTP) in Gainesville, Florida, is a seven-week residential research program for up to 100 selected rising seniors and qualified rising juniors who are considering medicine, math, computer, science, or engineering careers. The program emphasis is research participation with a UF faculty research scientist and his/her research team. Students live in residence halls on campus. They attend lectures on current topics, attend seminars/workshops in research and technical writing, ethics, study strategies, and career exploration, and gain skills in effective oral presentations. Weekend events include social and service activities, as well as field trips to theme parks, the Ichetucknee River, and other Florida places of interest. The UF-SSTP offers the motivated student a unique and intensive learning environment designed to provide challenging and inspiring experiences and to stimulate interest in science-related careers. Location University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Admission Eligibility Sophomores and juniors, at least 16 years old 102 Admission Requirements Application form along with: teacher endorsement form. Application Deadline April 20 Cost $3,500 Contact Information Phone: 352-392-2310 E-mail: sstp@cpet.ufl.edu Website: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/sstp/default.html University of Pennsylvania Engineering Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST) Program Description From the Website: The Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level, combining sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting-edge technologies. Work with leading faculty, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new friends from around the world. Location University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Admission Eligibility Completion of freshman year with a minimum B average Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation, high school transcript and a copy of standardized test scores (if taken). Application Deadline Check website Cost 103 $6,100 Contact Information Phone: 215-898-0053 E-mail: saast@seas.upenn.edu Website: http://www.seas.upenn.edu/saast/ University of Virginia-LEAD: Computer Science Institute (CSI) Program Description From the Website: The aim is to introduce students to careers in engineering by challenging the students to solve real-world engineering challenges through various learned approaches. Hands-on laboratory experience, lectures, corporate/plant site visits and team based project work will be stressed. Classroom lectures will focus on various topics, such as: • • • • Electrical engineering will emphasize the processes needed to bring a designed system through to the manufacturing stage in order to meet standards. Mechanical engineering will emphasize designing machines and gadgets. Computer engineering will emphasize the study of database design, data communications, operating systems design, algorithm development, and applications of artificial intelligence. Civil engineering will emphasize architecture to solve problems of project planning, site planning and building design. The program will also incorporate learning engineering disciplines such as Chemical, Biotech, Biomolecular, Materials Science, Aerospace, Polymer-Textile and Fiber and Technological Systems based on the schools engineering expertise. Each week there will be one late afternoon session that covers topics such as University admission, financial aid and scholarships, engineering affinity group presentations, the engineering curriculum and engineering as a profession. Location University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Admission Eligibility Grades 8-12 with a "B" average or higher for Level 1 and at least a 3.2 average for Level 2 Admission Requirements Check website 104 Application Deadline Check website Cost Level 1: $500 Level 2: $1,750 Contact Information Phone: 434-924-0614 E-mail: cv5d@virginia.edu Website: http://www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/diversity/pre_college/lead.php Virginia Tech-Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech (C-Tech2) Program Description From the Website: Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering invites you to participate in a program called CTech2 - Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech. A primary focus of the program is to help develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering and the sciences. The program allows you to explore applications of engineering, math, and science in a way that is fun and exciting. You will spend the majority of your time involved in handson activities designed to increase your interest in and knowledge of applications of engineering, math, and science to real world situations. Location Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Admission Eligibility Rising junior and senior girls Admission Requirements Application form along with: essay, two recommendation forms and official high school transcript. Application Deadline April 15 Cost 105 $800 Contact Information Phone: 540-231-3973 E-mail: ctech2@vt.edu Website: http://www.eng.vt.edu/CTech2 106 Foreign Language Academic Semester or Year Abroad Center for Talented Youth Program in Nanjing, China Center for Talented Youth Program in Puebla, Mexico Concordia Language Villages Freeman Asian Cultural Experiences at Sewanee (FACES) Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy Oxbridge program in French Oxbridge program in Spanish Penn State Language Institute Rassias Language Program at Dartmouth Startalk Penn Chinese High School Academy University of Virginia Summer Language Institute 107 Academic Semester or Year Abroad Program Description From the Website: High School Programs abroad are specifically designed for high school students. These programs are for ambitious high school students who wish to gain an edge in learning about other cultures and / or languages. Studying abroad while still in high school certainly gives you a boost in obtaining enrollment in prestigious colleges and it will also provide you with the global perspective needed for your college career. Location Multiple Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Vary for each program Application Deadline Vary for each program Cost Vary for each program Contact Information Phone: 484-766-2920 E-mail: webmaster@studyabroad.com Website: http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/high+school/default.aspx Center for Talented Youth Program in Nanjing, China Program Description From the Website: Welcome to CTY’s program in Nanjing, China—a three-week residential summer program for academically talented high school students in grades 9 and above. With its rich history and population of over 1.3 billion and growing, China offers a wealth of challenges and opportunities for CTY students to explore as we move into the global 108 community of the 21st century. CTY Nanjing brings together students from all over the United States and the world to immerse themselves in China’s past and engage the major questions facing China today. During their time in Nanjing, students learn about China, tackle conversational Mandarin, and experience Chinese life and culture— including dining on the same food Chinese students typically eat. Throughout the process, students gain an unusual educational experience, one geared both to their high abilities and to their need for peers who share their academic abilities and their love of learning. Capital city for the Jin, Song, Qi, Ming, and other dynasties, Nanjing has played a pivotal role as a center of government and culture throughout the history of China. Nanjing is also home of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. Since 1986, Hopkins-Nanjing Center has been educating future leaders in Sino-American relations. It has hosted visitors from Bill Clinton to Henry Kissinger to George Bush. Moreover, it has recently undergone a $19 million renovation complete with new classroom and library space and has opened up its air-conditioned educational and living facilities to CTY students. Location Nanjing, China Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Courses will be assigned on a rolling basis beginning January 8 Cost Residential: $1,300 Commuter: $800 Contact Information Phone: 410-735-4100 E-mail: ctyinfo@jhu.edu Website: http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/china/index.html 109 Center for Talented Youth Program in Puebla, Mexico Program Description From the Website: CTY's summer program at Tecnológico de Monterrey is located in Monterrey, Mexico (just south of the Texas border). CTY offers courses for students completing grades 912. Tecnológico de Monterrey is a private university with state-of-the-art facilities and classrooms, spacious dormitories and beautiful grounds. This program brings together gifted students from the United States, Mexico, and Latin America, offering students a unique cultural and social opportunity in addition to a challenging academic experience. Location Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico Admission Eligibility Grades 8-12 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline January 12 Cost $3,470 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 410-735-6278 E-mail: ctyinfo@jhu.edu Website: http://cty.jhu.edu/mexico/index.html Concordia Language Villages Program Description From the Website: For decades, youth have been growing up, spreading their wings and discovering the world at Concordia Language Villages. Our Summer Villages are a powerful combination of world language immersion, new cultural experiences and summer camp fun. With more than 150 sessions to choose from, locations at our own sites, at leased retreat centers and summer camps, our Summer Villages welcome you! 110 FOUR-WEEK HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (ages 14-18) High school credit sessions allow villagers entering grades nine through 12 to earn a year’s worth of high school credit in the Village language while enjoying the fun of summer camp. Concordia Language Villages’ high school credit programs are approved by Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement for providing the equivalent of 180 hours of classroom instruction in the language. Four-Week Credit Specialty Sessions French Outdoor Adventure (Voyageurs) German Adventure (Maerchenwald and Grune Welle) FOUR WEEK COLLEGE CREDIT (ages 16-18) College credit sessions allow villagers with advanced language skills to earn a year’s worth of college credit in the target language while enjoying the fun of summer camp. Classes are small, allowing for individualization according to need and learning style. Open to grades 11-12 (entering high school junior or senior year, but not yet a fully enrolled college student, with three previous years of language study). Location Vary per program Admission Eligibility Vary per program Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost Vary per program Contact Information Phone: 800-222-4750 E-mail: clv@cord.edu Website: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/newsite/ 111 Freeman Asian Cultural Experiences at Sewanee (FACES) Program Description From the Website: FACES is a two-week pre-collegiate summer program introducing Asian studies to the University of the South. It offers an introductory experience for students who are interested in Asia, its people, societies, and cultures. During the session, students will participate daily in two Asian studies courses taught by the university faculty. These courses will focus on easily accessible and topical subjects in Asian cultures such as Asian religions and philosophies as practiced in everyday life, the role of the family in Asian societies, and the images of Asia in traditional arts and contemporary popular cultures. The courses will be taught in a seminar format with a lot of discussion, offering a typical Sewanee classroom experience. After completing the courses, students will have had good preparation for college courses and be well positioned to pursue an Asian Studies major in college. In conjunction with the intensive coursework, excursions and other educational activities are conducted throughout the program in order to enhance these academic experiences. Selected Asian cultural traditions such as tai ji ch’uan (a traditional Chinese martial art), Japanese style papermaking, music, calligraphy, and cuisine are introduced through demonstration performance and workshop. Location University of the South, Sewanee, TN Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost Free Contact Information Phone: 931-598-1000 Website: http://www.sewanee.edu/ 112 Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy Program Description From the Website: Middlebury College launched its summer language school in 1915 and has since led the world in full-immersion language and cultural education. In 1955, the Monterey Institute of International Studies began its Foreign Studies program and grew to become a renowned university of graduate education, covering teacher education, translation, interpretation, and business policy, and global policy. In 2005, these institutions announced their affiliation, and in 2008, Middlebury and the Monterey Institute combined their language expertise to establish the MiddleburyMonterey Language Academy. Each summer the Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy brings together a talented community of students, teachers, performers, residential life staff, and administrators. Our main goal is to create the most immersive foreign language program in the country. Location Multiple program locations Admission Eligibility Grades 8-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement, teacher recommendation form and most recent grades. Application Deadline Check website Cost $5,750 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 802-443-2900 E-mail: mmla.info@middlebury.edu Website: http://mmla.middlebury.edu/students/ 113 Oxbridge program in French Program Description From the Website: L’Académie de France is an academic program for students in grades 9-12 held in the Lycée Notre Dame de la Merci, a boarding school in the historic heart of Montpellier, France. There are around twenty courses available, including courses in English, such as Creative Writing, International Law, and Medical Science, and in French, such as French Language, L’Art et la ville, and Histoires et culture françaises. The international faculty includes scholars and academics, as well as creative professionals – artists, photographers, and writers – from the local area and elsewhere. Together with program administrators, including Program Deans and Activities Directors, students enjoy a daily schedule that combines intellectual and curricular adventure, cultural enrichment, field trips, activities and sports – all in a safe, supervised environment. At the end of the program, students have the opportunity to travel to Paris to complement their time in France. Location Lycée Notre Dame de la Merci, Montpellier, France Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a copy of a transcript or most recent report card and a personal statement. Application Deadline Accept applications throughout the year until the programs full Cost $7,295 *includes housing + meals, field trips, and transportation to and from the airport Contact Information Phone: 212-932-3049 E-mail: info@oxbridgeprograms.com Website: http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/academie-de-france/ 114 Oxbridge program in Spanish Program Description From the Website: La Academia de España is an academic program for students in grades 10-12 held in The Residencia Universitària Josep Manyanet, a university residence in an upscale residential area of Barcelona, Spain. There are around fifteen courses available, including courses in English, such as Barcelona and Modern Culture, Global Medicine, and International Politics, and in Spanish, such as Spanish Language, España en el cine, and La Guerra y las artes. The international faculty includes scholars and academics, as well as creative professionals – artists, photographers, and writers – from Barcelona and elsewhere. Together with program administrators, including Program Deans and Activities Directors, students enjoy a daily schedule that combines intellectual and curricular adventure, cultural enrichment, field trips, guest speakers, activities and sports – all in a safe, supervised environment. Location The Residencia Universitària Josep Manyanet, Barcelona, Spain Admission Eligibility Grades 8-9 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a copy of a transcript or most recent report card and a personal statement. Application Deadline Accept applications throughout the year until the programs full Cost $6,995 *includes housing + meals, field trips, and transportation to and from the airport Contact Information Phone: 212-932-3049 E-mail: info@oxbridgeprograms.com Website: http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/la-academia-de-espana/ 115 Penn State Language Institute Program Description From the Website: The Language Institute at Penn State offers summer language programs designed for persons seeking to develop proficiency in a foreign language, including English as a second language. These programs consist of sequences of formal language courses offered for full academic credit. The Institute’s programs are of interest to Penn State undergraduate and graduate students in a range of academic and professional programs, including the liberal arts, the sciences, engineering, business administration, agriculture, communications, health and human development, and many others. The Institute welcomes students from other academic institutions, as well as military personnel, professionals, and anyone else looking to build competency in a foreign language. The emphasis of Institute offerings is on the development of communicative competence by fostering speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Secondary emphasis is placed on exposure to, and the understanding of, the cultures associated with the languages studied. Course formats vary across languages and levels. A typical course sequence lasts eight weeks, with classes meeting two to four hours a day, Monday through Friday. Institute participants are not required to enroll for complete course sequences, but can select single courses based on their needs. Single courses last two and a half to six weeks, depending on the language. Location Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Admission Eligibility Students at least 15 years old Admission Requirements Application form along with: academic transcript, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement of interest. Application Deadline Contact program Cost Pennsylvania resident tuition: $2,404 Contact Information 116 Phone: 814-863-5128 E-mail: 240outreach@outreach.psu.edu Website: http://www.outreach.psu.edu/programs/language-institute/ Rassias Language Program at Dartmouth Program Description From the Website: Learn to speak French, Chinese, Spanish, or English as a Second Language (ESL), or dramatically improve your fluency in these languages, at KUA this summer. Kimball Union Academy partners with Dartmouth College’s Rassias Center to bring you the renowned Accelerated Language Programs (ALPs). Participants can take full advantage of the exclusive language instruction expertise of the Rassias Center- home to the nation’s premiere intensive language learning program started by Dartmouth Professor John Rassias thirty years ago. Based on the premise that participants learn best when they are active, Master Teachers and highly trained Assistant Teachers lead participants in activities, drills, songs and stories designed to build basic language skills and cultural understanding while having fun. Each day is filled with many different activities, ranging from making burritos under the supervision of local chefs to singing Chinese songs in authentic apparel at lunchtime to storming the "Bastille" with water balloons! The opportunities for learning while having fun and meeting people from all over the world are endless, and summer participants can now choose from a wide array of languages and levels of instruction. Instruction in French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered in both sessions, and you may take introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels of classes in those languages. It doesn't matter which session you choose; just select the two-week session that best fits into your busy summer plans. At the end of the two weeks, you will be confident and accomplished in the language you choose, familiar with the people and customs of many different lands and regions around the world. Location Dartmouth College’s Rassias Center, Meriden, NH Admission Eligibility Ages 11-17 Admission Requirements Application form 117 Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $2,800 per session - boarding $1,490 per session - day $5,940 for 4 week ESL Cultural Immersion Contact Information Phone: 603-469-2071 E-mail: Summer@kua.org Website: http://rassias.dartmouth.edu/ Startalk Penn Chinese High School Academy Program Description From the Website: The University of Pennsylvania’s new Startalk Summer High School Chinese Language Program couples Penn’s extensive experience with intellectual development programs for high school students and its excellence in Chinese language and culture taught by nationally known Penn professors. Location University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement, teacher recommendation and official transcript. Application Deadline May 16 Cost $800 Contact Information Phone: 215-573-4203 E-mail: ceas@sas.upenn.edu 118 Website: http://www.ceas.sas.upenn.edu/startalk.shtml University of Virginia Summer Language Institute Program Description From the Website: The Summer Language Institute offers eight-week courses in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Tibetan, and Chinese. New to SLI Arabic will also be offered. Students attend classes five days a week, seven and a half hours a day. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a student-centered environment. Location University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Admission Eligibility High school students Admission Requirements Application form along with: official high school transcript and letter of recommendations. Application Deadline Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis Cost Vary between language program and if you are a Virginia resident/non-resident Contact Information Phone: 434-924-3371 E-mail: uvasli@virginia.edu Website: http://www.virginia.edu/summer/SLI/ 119 History National Institute of American History & Democracy 120 National Institute of American History & Democracy Program Description From the Website: This immersive course will offer a variety of approaches to studying the past, but the chief feature will be classes conducted "on site" at the abundant historic places in the Chesapeake region. Readings and classroom work at the College will set the stage for the site visits by providing essential background on the wider context of American development. Instructors will use archaeology sites, surviving period structures, historic landscapes, battlefields, and a series of museums to guide students in a search for the American past. Students will take one course, History 216, and may chose from the topic From the Founding of Jamestown through the American Revolution, or From the American Revolution through the American Civil War. The class From the Founding of Jamestown through the American Revolution begins where the old world societies of Europe and Africa collided with the new world society of Native Americans on the banks of the nearby James River early in the seventeenth century and follows the American saga for nearly two hundred years through the Revolutionary Era at the end of the eighteenth century. From the American Revolution through the American Civil War picks up with the American victory at nearby Yorktown during the struggle for independence and continues the story through the fall of the Confederate capital at Richmond to Union forces in 1865. Location College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Admission Eligibility Rising juniors or seniors as well as graduating seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: teacher evaluation form, official high school transcript and an essay. Application Deadline April 22 Cost In-state tuition -- $3,690 Out-of-state tuition -- $3,990 121 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 757-221-7652 E-mail: precol@wm.edu Website: http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/ 122 International Relations Americans for Informed Democracy Global Scholars Program Anti-Defamation League The New York A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Summer Internship Program Georgetown Summer Politics Program International Leadership with Model UN Junior Statesmen of America Leadership Academy International Relations at Stanford Rotary Ambassadorial Program US Department of State: Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) US Department of State: Summer Clerical Program 123 Americans for Informed Democracy Global Scholars Program Program Description From the Website: Global Scholar is an intensive two-week academic enrichment program that offers rising high school juniors and seniors to chance to pursue college-level coursework in international affairs. Held at American University in exciting Washington, DC, the program prepares students to be successful thinkers and leaders. Now in its fourth year, Global Scholar program components include: university style curriculum; riveting discussions with policy experts and advocates leading debates on key issues; visits to embassies and Congressional offices on Capitol Hill; leadership, advocacy and policymaking skill building; a “campaign Idol” competition; and a policy simulation. Students will make friends in an environment that fosters academic success alongside summer fun! Global Scholar prepares outstanding high school students for college, and empowers them to be “global citizens” in our increasingly interconnected world. The program builds on a shared insight among university leaders, policymakers, scientists, and business executives that young people need global awareness in order to excel in their collegiate studies and in their professional careers. As former US Secretary of State Colin Powell asserts: “We live in a truly global age… To solve most of the major problems facing our country today – from wiping out terrorism… to eliminating the scourge of AIDS – will require every young person to learn more about other regions, cultures and languages.” Global Scholar provides students with a global perspective that they can draw on throughout their lives. College provides a special opportunity for students to think profoundly and critically about the challenges facing today’s world. It is also a time of great personal growth: students make decisions about their majors, their careers and their futures. Through challenging coursework on international affairs and skill building workshops that focus on leadership, advocacy and policymaking, Global Scholar gives students a jump-start on college success. Location American University, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: an essay. 124 Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $2,395 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 202-544-9662 E-mail: info@aidemocracy.org Website: http://www.aidemocracy.org/programs/global-scholar/ Anti-Defamation League The New York A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Summer Internship Program Program Description From the Website: The New York A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Summer Internship Program is a competitive program for high school students from across New York. The internship is an incredibly valuable, enriching summer experience, and a gateway to a lifelong educational, professional and social network. Interns are selected from a pool of New York A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute Peer Trainers. The Peer Training Program awards students the skills to respond to bias and prejudice. All interns are required to complete the Peer Training Program before applying for the internship. ADL interns assume various responsibilities within our offices. From researching hate crimes in Civil Rights to working on programming in Education, the opportunity for learning is endless. Once a week, interns attend sessions that focus on career building and the college application process. One of the key elements of the internship experience is the opportunity to attend the ADL Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership Mission to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. The theme of the trip is social justice. Interns continue to develop the knowledge, leadership skills, and advocacy tools that are needed to catalyze change in their communities. At the completion of the internship, interns stay actively involved with the ADL and the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute. Throughout the year, they attend reunions and retreats, and former interns are often asked to take a leadership role in shaping these programs. 125 Location Georgetown University, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Contact for more information Admission Requirements Contact for more information Application Deadline Contact for more information Cost Contact for more information Contact Information Phone: 212-885-7964 Website: http://regions.adl.org/new-york/programs/the-new-york-a-world-of.html Georgetown Summer Politics Program Program Description From the Website: Renowned as a center of international dialogue, Georgetown is a venue that international leaders often choose to state their positions and calls for action. You will study at one of the oldest universities in the world, learn from distinguished faculty and gain valuable hands-on experience that will help you better understand and appreciate today's global issues and challenges. Learn and live in Washington, DC—a center for international relations. Core Topics Covered* • Global issues and dilemmas • Terrorism • Nuclear weapons • International diplomacy and law • Crisis management • Humanitarian crises • Military occupations • Foreign policy • Security • Economics 126 • • • Ethics Piracy Information technology Hands-on Experience* • Visit places such as the Islamic Center, Congress, foreign embassies, and the Organization of American States • Participate in an international crisis simulation • Listen to congressional briefings • Eat with new friends at an International Dinner Night at different ethnic restaurants around the District • Hear from prominent organizations and key players in international diplomacy and crisis management, such as the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Counterterrorism Center, and the International Organization for Migration • Participate in an international crisis simulation Location Georgetown University, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Check website Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost $2,100 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 202-687-8600 E-mail: highschool@georgetown.edu Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/programs/104/international-relations 127 International Leadership With Model UN Program Description From the Website: If you are just getting interested in world politics or are already a student of global politics, our International Leadership Summer Program at the University of Pennsylvania with Model United Nations will increase your experience, knowledge and skills in this fascinating arena. Living and working with students from around the world, you will gain a unique perspective on international affairs and how to achieve solutions through diplomacy. Whether you aspire to a position on the global stage or simply want more perspective on today’s news, our International Relations program will broaden your worldview and inspire your ambitions. Location University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. short Answer/Essay 2. official high school transcript 3. two letters of recommendation 4. Some students will also be required to have a professional phone interview Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Before March 1: $5,675 On or After March 1: $5,970 Contact Information Phone: 610-265-9401 E-mail: julian@jkcp.com Website: http://www.jkcp.com/modelun/ 128 Junior Statesmen of America Program Description From the Website: Bringing together an exciting Speakers Program with interactive student activities, Junior Statesmen Institutes offer a unique perspective on the political issues challenging us today. During the program, you will meet and question leaders who make and influence public policy; elected officials from all branches of government, journalists, lobbyists and political powerbrokers. This experience of real world politics is complemented by student-run debates, political simulations and social activities on campus. Delve into the important issues of our generation A focus on specific issue areas will drive each institute giving students a chance to become experts in the topic of their choice. From the cutting edge technologies of the Green Economy to the critical challenges of National Security, Institute students will go beyond the sound bites offered by media pundits to gain a complete understanding of important issues directly from the decision makers and power brokers who shape public policy. At the Institutes, you will get: 1. An opportunity to explore and debate today’s hot button issues with elected officials and high school student leaders. 2. A behind the scenes look at politics in action and the decision-making that drives local and state government. 3. A chance to polish your leadership and speaking skills so that you can play a more active role in school and community affairs. 4. A sneak preview of college life and the chance to make friends with students who share your interest in politics. Location/Cost Join other politically aware and active students at these 3 or 4-day political Institute programs: Arizona Institute on Leadership and Politics Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Tuition: $200 Texas Institute on Politics and Presidential Leadership University of Texas Austin, Texas Tuition: $495 Gene Burd Institute on LA Media and Politics University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California 129 Tuition: $495 California Institute on Leadership and Politics UC Davis Davis, California Tuition: $495 Northeast Institute on Leadership and National Security Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey Tuition: $550 Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application along with: short essay questions. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Contact Information Phone: 800-334-5353 or 650-347-1600 E-mail: jsa@jsa.org Website: http://jsa.org/summer-programs/jsa-institutes-2/ Leadership Academy International Relations at Stanford Program Description From the Website: Leaders without Borders: Strategic Approaches to Global Issues Global Studies & Strategy for Young Leaders, Activists & Entrepreneurs Experience what it is like to live like a Stanford University student! Stanford’s campus plays host to exciting seminars and workshops led by both faculty members and prestigious outside experts during this pre-college summer program. Gain global perspective on environmental issues and how they are shaping the nature of international relations among prominent experts and developing nations, diplomats, corporations and entrepreneurs! Each day focuses on a new and exciting global issue: You will examine the state of international relations and global politics, learn the fundamental issues affecting 130 tomorrow’s international businesses and entrepreneurs and address challenges to national security and environmental stability brought about by globalization and global climate change. There will also be opportunities for intensive foreign language seminars for those interested in beginning or improving their skills in a high-demand language including Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Japanese and Russian among others. For young leaders and activists interested in developing global perspective on international business, politics, government, or the environment, this is the perfect summer program. Location Multiple Admission Eligibility Mature eighth graders to graduating high school seniors, ages 14-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: most recent high school transcript. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Vary by program/location selected: generally between $4,000-6,000 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 1-888-462-2239 E-mail: info@goabbeyroad.com Website: http://www.goabbeyroad.com/summer-programs/usa/international-leadershipacademy.shtml Rotary Ambassadorial Program Program Description From the Website: The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors academic year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. 131 Location Multiple Admission Eligibility Before completing the application, contact your local Rotary club to make sure that the district participates in this program. Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Only your local club can provide specific information about application deadlines Cost N/A Contact Information Phone: 847-866-3000 Website: http://www.rotary.org/en/studentsandyouth/educationalprograms/ambassadorialscholars hips/pages/ridefault.aspx US Department of State: Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) Program Description From the Website: The Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) is also commonly known throughout Federal Departments as the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP). The Department of State is proud to provide an educational program that integrates a student’s academic studies with Federal work experience. The Co- op program is one of only a handful of career paths that has the potential of a non-competitive conversion into the Federal Civil Service. Due to the unique partnership between the student, the school and the Department of State, the student is paid a government salary and is expected to work either part or full time in a capacity that is compatible with the student’s course load. Students are required to work in areas that are directly related to their academic program and career goals. Participants provide support to bureaus in the Washington D.C. area and some regional areas. 132 Location Department of State, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Students at least 16 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a resume, cover letter and transcript. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Students are paid at regular government salary rates Contact Information Website: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs US Department of State: Summer Clerical Program Program Description From the Website: Spend your summer getting to know the U.S. Department of State firsthand … and earn as your learn. The Summer Clerical Program is a win-win situation for everyone. It gives you the opportunity to discover more about a career with us, and it helps us fill summer staffing needs during our employees' vacations. And you'll reap another reward: feeling proud about doing something worthwhile for your nation. Office support duties include but are not limited to: • Answering telephones and other receptionist-related duties; filing and maintaining files • Typing and/or using a computer terminal for various office functions including initial entry of drafted materials using a variety of computer software packages • Reviewing outgoing correspondence for correct format, grammar, punctuation and typographical errors • Photocopying and assembling reports and briefings for distribution It's our policy to provide an open, systematic and equitable assignment process that assures that positions are filled with the best-qualified individuals. New applicants for this program are appointed on a competitive basis that meets Office of Personnel 133 Management guidelines. Selections are based on job-related criteria in line with merit principles. Location Department of State, Washington, DC Admission Eligibility Students at least 16 Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost Students are paid at regular government salary rates Contact Information Phone: 866-656-6830 Website: http://careers.state.gov/students/programs 134 Journalism The Columbia Student Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism Indiana University High School Journalism Institute Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism National High School Institute for Journalism The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Summer Journalism Program at Yale Daily News University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops 135 The Columbia Student Press Association Summer Journalism Workshop Program Description From the Website: Come join hundreds of print and digital student journalists and their advisers as they improve their skills, rethink their publications and take part in a learning experience like no other – in the media capital of the world! The Columbia Scholastic Press Association invites print and online staffs to its 29th annual Summer Journalism Workshop, held on the historic campus of Columbia University in the City of New York. Each student or adviser participant will be required to register for a particular class sequence, focusing on either writing, editing, management or advanced design. Registration for this five-day intensive program is limited to 325 participants, with a waiting list to be maintained once the limit has been reached. Only 30 students per school will be allowed to register for the Workshop. Location Columbia University, New York, NY Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline May 9 Cost Living on campus: $959 Commuting: $659 Contact Information Phone: 212-854-9400 E-mail: cspa@columbia.edu Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cspa/docs/conventions-and-workshops/summerworkshop/index.html 136 Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism Program Description From the Website: The Cronkite Institute for High School Journalism is a consortium of programs that provide support and training for high school journalism students and their teachers. The institute includes long-standing Cronkite programs as well as several new ones. It is directed by Anita Luera, a longtime Arizona broadcast journalist and past president of the Arizona Latino Media Association. Among the programs are the Donald W. Reynolds High School Journalism Institute, a two-week fellowship program for 35 high school journalism instructors from around the country, and two full-immersion summer programs for high school students interested in journalism—the Summer High School Broadcast Institute and the Entravision Summer Digital Media Institute. A major new initiative is the Stardust High School Journalism Program under which the Cronkite School is supporting struggling high school journalism programs by providing equipment, training and support. In 2008, the school installed fully equipped multimedia newsrooms at five underserved Arizona high schools. Five more schools joined the program in 2009. Dave Cornelius, a longtime Valley educator who built the state’s premier high school broadcast education program, has joined the Cronkite School as director of the Stardust High School Journalism Program. As part of the school’s outreach efforts, Luera visits dozens of high schools throughout the state each semester. She travels in a Cronkite School vehicle outfitted with a television camera and other equipment that can be taken into classrooms, job fairs and other events, allowing students to try out equipment and see themselves on camera. The program aims to encourage students who might not otherwise have had any exposure to journalism to consider journalism as a career. In addition, the Cronkite School supports daylong workshops each year for high school students, working closely with the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association, the Arizona Latino Media Association and the Arizona Indian Education Association. Location Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Phoenix, AZ Admission Eligibility High school student 137 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. letter of recommendation from a journalism adviser or teacher 2. high school transcript 3. recent photograph 4. Applicants for the digital program must also submit three writing samples. Application Deadline Check website Cost Students are awarded scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, residence hall fees, weekday meals and educational materials. Contact Information Phone: 602-496-5555 E-mail: cronkiteinfo@asu.edu Website: http://cronkite.asu.edu/beyond/hs.php Indiana University High School Journalism Institute Program Description From the Website: The High School Journalism Institute serves as a continuing education outreach program for both in-state and out-of-state secondary school students and teachers. HSJI provides a number of learning opportunities annually to achieve this service function: • A series of intensive journalistic non-credit five-day workshops each summer intended primarily for staff members of secondary school media outlets as well as for high school students wishing to explore journalism as an academic or career interest; • Several five-day summer journalism workshops, carrying graduate credit, for high school teachers; • Consulting service by the director to Indiana high schools; • Online resources supportive of secondary school journalism education. Participants will examine the role of the media, analyze their own and other student publications, and develop the skills needed to produce quality publications. Faculty members from Indiana and around the country will guide study during this, the 65th 138 consecutive journalism institute. Students also will contribute material to HSJI.org, a Web site to showcase work and blog about events during the workshops. Participants also will take part in Lunch with a Pro sessions. Media professionals from all areas of journalism — broadcast, design, public relations, reporting and photography — will visit the second and third days of each session to have lunch with students and answer questions about work and careers. Location Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Admission Eligibility High school students who have accepted a position in high school media or for those interested in learning about journalism prior to their senior year Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline June 17 Cost $320 per five-day session *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 812-855-0895 Website: http://journalism.indiana.edu/programs/hsji/ Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism National High School Institute for Journalism Program Description From the Website: The program is designed for students who wish to become better writers and editors for print, online or broadcast. Much of what you learn you can apply to your school newspapers and websites. But the program is broader than a workshop for high school editors. You’ll study journalism from a “professional’s perspective,” learning from topnotch practitioners and distinguished college teachers. 139 The training you will receive in writing clearly, concisely, and accurately will serve you for years to come, no matter what your college major or chosen career. Also, you’ll study with people from all parts of the country (last year, students came from 16 states, France, South Korea and Washington, D.C.). Frequently, students form lasting friendships with classmates and teachers. The National High School Institute, established in 1931, is the nation’s oldest and largest university-based program for outstanding high school students. Nearly 500 students will enroll in the Institute’s five divisions: Debate, Film and Video Production, Journalism, Speech and Theatre Arts. Students are affectionately called “Cherubs,” a tradition that began in the 1940s. Location Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Evanston, IL Admission Eligibility Rising seniors that rank academically in the top quarter of high school class Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, a letter of recommendation, results of the PSAT and evidence of background and/or interest in journalism. Application Deadline March 25 Cost $4,700 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 1-800-662-NHSI or 847-491-3026 E-mail: r-boye@northwestern.edu Website: http://www.medillcherubs.org/ The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Program Description From the Website: What is the Princeton University Summer Journalism Program? We welcome about 20 high school students from low-income backgrounds every 140 summer to Princeton's campus for an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. The program's goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. Students who attend the program come from across the country. What is the program like? Classes at the program are taught by reporters and editors from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, The New Yorker, CNN and ABC News, among other media outlets. Students tour the Times, CNN and The Daily Beast; cover a professional sports event (a Yankees, Mets, Jets, Liberty or minor league baseball game); cover news events in the Princeton area; film and produce a TV segment; conduct an investigative project; author a group blog; and report, write, edit and design their own newspaper, The Princeton Summer Journal, which is published on the program's last day. The program is also designed to give students a taste of what life is like at one of the best colleges in the country—students live on campus and eat in one of the university's cafeterias—and to prepare them to apply to top schools. Students meet with Princeton's top professors as well as the school's president and its dean of admissions. Students attend seminars on every aspect of the college admissions process. They also take a practice SAT and attend an SAT class taught by Princeton Review. After students return home, program staff remain in contact with them, assisting them during the college application process and helping them to apply for journalism internships once they are in college. Location Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Admission Eligibility Rising seniors with at least an unweighted 3.5 GPA and the combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000. Note: This program is intended for low-income students with excellent academic records who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism. Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost Free Contact Information 141 E-mail: sjp@princeton.edu Website: http://www.princeton.edu/sjp/ Summer Journalism Program at Yale Daily News Program Description From the Website: The Yale Daily News Summer Journalism Program is a one-week intensive course in journalism for high-school students. The program is run entirely by undergraduate staff members of the Yale Daily News. During the course of the week, the high-school students participate in workshops on the fundamentals of reporting and writing, attend lectures by guest speakers from major national publications, and work hands-on reporting a story. The week culminates with the production of an issue of the Yale Daily News. Location Yale University, New Haven, CT Admission Eligibility Connecticut high school students Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline May 9 Cost Free Contact Information E-mail: sjp@yaledailynews.com Website: http://www.yaledailynews.com/sjp/ University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops Program Description From the Website: (Check out the video on the website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~journshp/) 142 Location University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Check website Cost Range between $395-495 for each course Contact Information Phone: 319-335-3455 E-mail: david-schwartz@uiowa.edu Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~journshp/ 143 144 Math Canada/USA Mathcamp COSMOS: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM) Math Zoom Summer Camp Michigan Math and Science Scholars New York Math Circle Summer Program Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Ross Mathematics Program Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics Stony Brook Mathematics Camp Texas State University Honors Math Camp UCLA Mathematics Institute for Young Scholars UConn Mentor Connection Women in Mathematics - SWIM Princeton Young Scholars Program 145 Canada/USA Mathcamp, Mathematics Foundation of America Program Description From the Website: Canada/USA Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to expose these students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. More than just a summer camp, Mathcamp is a vibrant community, made up of a wide variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics. At Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study. Mathcamp is a chance to... • Live and breathe mathematics: fascinating, deep, difficult, fun, mysterious, abstract, interconnected (and sometimes useful). • Gain mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence -- whether for a possible career in math and science, for math competitions, or just for yourself. • Set and pursue your own educational goals: choose your classes, do a project, learn what you want to learn. • Study with mathematicians who are passionate about their subject -- from internationally known researchers to graduate students at the start of their careers, all eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. • Make friends with students from around the world and discover how much fun it is to be around people who think math is cool. Location Varies; Mathcamp 2011 will be held at Reed College in Portland, OR Admission Eligibility Ages 13-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a qualifying quiz and recommendation letters. Application Deadline Apply starting March 1 Cost $4,000 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 888-271-4159 146 Website: http://www.mathcamp.org/ COSMOS: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science Program Description From the Website: The mission of COSMOS is to motivate the most creative minds of the new generation of prospective scientists, engineers and mathematicians who will become leaders for California, the nation, and the world. The program aims to create a community of students who participate in and contribute to an intensive academic experience delivered by distinguished educators and scholars. At the request of the State of California, UC provides an opportunity for students who wish to learn advanced mathematics and science and to prepare for careers in these areas. The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is a residential academic experience for top high school students in mathematics and science. The COSMOS course clusters address topics not traditionally taught in high schools such as astronomy, aerospace engineering, biomedical sciences, computer science, wetlands ecology, ocean science, robotics, game theory, and more. Location University of California, 4 campus locations - UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego Admission Eligibility Grades 9-11 with a GPA of 3.5 or above Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, math/science teacher recommendations and responses to short-response questions. Application Deadline Check website Cost $2,675 *Note: Non-California students pay the unsubsidized fee of $6,500 and are not eligible for financial assistance. Contact Information E-mail: cosmos@ucop.edu 147 Website: http://www.ucop.edu/cosmos/ Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics Program Description From the Website: Now in its 39th year, HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students. It is demanding and expanding. Participants spend a major portion of each day actively engaged in doing mathematics (not simply learning the results of mathematics). The daily schedule includes 4 hours of morning classes (Mon-Sat), the pre-supper Prime Time Theorem, and evening problem sessions. Afternoons are devoted to reading, rest, recreation, occasional trips to town, and informal study. Participants have unparalleled access to faculty members in classrooms, at meals, and in the program dorm. Productive collaborations continue long after the program, and many lifelong friendships are forged. Location Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: a personal statement, a letter of recommendation and a test that will be sent. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost $2,890 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 413-559-5375 Website: http://www.hcssim.org and http://www.yp17.org 148 Math Zoom Summer Camp Program Description From the Website: Residential Camps Math Zoom Academy will offer two residential summer camps in 2011. The eastern site will be at Rutgers University from July 5 to 23. The western site will be at Cal Poly Pomona from July 24 to August 13. Day camp option is available at both residential camp sites. In addition, we offer full curriculum day camps for the entire summer at the Irvine campus. The residential program offers an opportunity for bright and mathematically gifted students to expand their mathematical horizons, improve problem solving skills, explore areas in advanced mathematics, and develop well rounded skills for a successful professional career in the future. Local Day Camps This year we will run a summer day camp at both the Irvine (6/20-9/2) and San Marino (6/13-8/19) locations. It's a full curriculum summer experience with a good combination of learning and fun. Courses offered include training in math problem solving and critical thinking, math olympiad, robotics, video game design, web design, keyboarding and typing, reading and writing, character education, arts and crafts, and group fun activities. Students can choose between full-day or half-day programs over single weeks, or stay with us throughout the summer to enjoy the well structured completeness of the program. Location University of California, Los Angeles, CA Admission Eligibility Ages 12-17 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. completed assessment test 2. recommendation from a math teacher or mentor 3. personal essay 4. a parent statement Application Deadline Early: March 15 Regular: April 30 Cost Western Site: Residential Campers: $3,095 Day Campers: $2,095 149 Eastern Site: Residential Campers: $3,595 Day Campers: $2,095 Contact Information Phone: 949-679-8989 E-mail: info@mathzoom.org Website: http://www.mathzoom.org Michigan Math and Science Scholars Program Description From the Website: Welcome to the home page of the Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS), a program designed to expose high school students to current developments and research in the sciences and to encourage the next generation of researchers to develop and retain a love of mathematics and science. MMSS features small 15-student classes taught by University of Michigan professors, as well as other outstanding instructors from around the world. The small class size allows the student to receive a deeper exposure to a particular subject and to evaluate the University of Michigan not only as a summer program, but also as a place for future studies. Two 2-week sessions are offered; students are given the opportunity to attend one or both. Each session offers courses from science departments at the University of Michigan including Applied Physics; Astronomy; Chemistry; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Geological Sciences; Mathematics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; Physics; Program in the Environment; and Statistics. The MMSS program is a stepping stone for today’s high school student to become tomorrow’s university student. Students are able to use the first-class labs and technology at the University of Michigan while learning from their faculty, graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Students are given the opportunity to participate in the exciting research that is ongoing at the University of Michigan, attending courses with titles such as Fibonacci Numbers, Roller Coaster Physics, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students will spend time in research and computer laboratories, as well as doing field work with their professors. They will catch a glimpse of the amazing career possibilities in math and science that are open to anyone with a thirst to learn. Like sponges, students will absorb critical information to help them select a career in the sciences. 150 Location University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores to seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: a letter of recommendation, student personal statement and high school transcript. Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis Cost Two 2-week sessions are offered and students may elect to attend one or both sessions. One Session: Commuter: $1,000 Residential: $1,700 Two Sessions: Commuter: $2,000 Residential: $3,400 *residential includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 734-647-4466 E-mail: mmss@umich.edu Website: http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss New York Math Circle Summer Program Program Description From the Website: The Summer High School Math Circle is different from other NYMC programs. It is an intensive three-week long weekday program, lasting every day from 10am to 3pm. A typical day consists of a class in the morning, followed by lunch, and a problem solving session in the afternoon. Instructors and teaching assistants are very friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is open and collaborative. Students are expected to work hard in the program, but also to have fun. Fridays are set aside for unusual activities, mathematical games, team-building, and if we are lucky, a traditional fun trip to Google's offices in New York. 151 Location NYU Courant Institute, New York, NY Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost Check website Contact Information Phone: 646-706-7647 E-mail: info@nymathcircle.org Website: http://www.nymathcircle.org/summer Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Program Description From the Website: PROMYS is a challenging program designed to encourage ambitious high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics. Each summer, approximately 60 high school students from around the country gather on the campus of Boston University for six weeks of rigorous mathematical activity. Through their intensive efforts to solve an assortment of unusually challenging problems in Number Theory, participants will practice the art of mathematical discovery. Students are advised by resident junior and assistant counselors who have just graduated high school, as well as college-aged counselors who are embarking on their own mathematical careers at some of our nation's finest universities (Brown, California Institute of Technology, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Rochester Institute of Technology, Stanford, SUNY Stony Brook, UC San Diego, University of Chicago, and Yale, among others). In addition, the returning students, who share dormitory rooms with the firstyear students, are a constant source of helpful hints and suggestions. Senior mathematicians provide an additional resource for students by holding problem sessions for groups of 11-12 up to three times per week. 152 Location Boston University, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. solutions to a set of challenging problems included with application packet 2. teacher recommendations 3. high school transcript 4. personal essay Application Deadline Admission is on a rolling basis until May 30 Cost $2,700 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 617-353-2563 E-mail: promys@bu.edu Website: http://www.promys.org/ The Ross Mathematics Program Program Description From the Website: The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. During those eight weeks, students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery. Dr. Arnold Ross founded this multi-level program at Notre Dame University in 1957. Its growth was then spurred by the launch of the Sputnik satellite and the subsequent surge of interest in science education. Arnold Ross's Program has run every summer since then, moving to Ohio State in 1964. It is currently sponsored by the University in partnership with the Clay Mathematics Institute. The central goal of the Ross Program has always been to instruct bright young students in the art of mathematical thinking and to inspire them to discover for themselves that abstract ideas are valuable and important. First year participants take the basic course 153 in number theory. For most students, this is the first time they are asked to consider entirely new questions, to develop methods that they have not seen before, and to justify every answer. The value of a mathematics education lies not only in obtaining proficiency in computational tasks, but also in building a foundation for critical thinking. Students who have never asked why things work the way they do are not prepared to lead the way to future scientific innovation. It is precisely this independence of thought and questioning attitude that the Ross Program strives to nurture. Location Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Admission Eligibility Ages 14-18 Admission Requirements Application along with: 1. challenging math problems 2. personal essay 3. teacher recommendations 4. high school transcript Application Deadline Check website for availability Cost $2,750 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 614-292-5101 E-mail: ross@math.ohio-state.edu Website: http://www.math.osu.edu/ross/ 154 Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics Program Description From the Website: The Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics is a summer program for mathematically talented high school students. It provides a mathematically rich environment to high school students interested in mathematics, and is designed to encourage them to consider careers in the mathematical sciences. Selected students participate in an intensive four-week residential academic program that provides a challenging introduction to discrete mathematics -- a new and growing area of the mathematical sciences with many applications on the cutting edge of modern research. During the program, you will develop and enhance your problem-solving abilities by applying mathematical concepts to a wide range of problems. You will also meet distinguished professionals in the field of discrete mathematics who will serve as role models and mentors and help you decide if mathematics is the right field for you. Teaching assistants who are embarking on their own careers in mathematics will provide additional academic support. Location Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Piscataway, NJ Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: short-answer questions, a letter of recommendation and solutions to math problems. Application Deadline Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis Cost $3,500 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 732-445-4065 E-mail: jfenton@dimacs.rutgers.edu Website: http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/ysp/ 155 Stony Brook Mathematics Camp Program Description From the Website: Why Summer mathematics? During the school year, many students would like to learn more about the areas of mathematics that they are studying in high school. During our summer program, students will spend every day enriching their understanding of mathematics and having fun at the same time. How does it work? Students will attend lecturs about topics in mathematics from experts in the field. They will also work individually or in groups on projects that will further their understanding of the topic. In addition, there are team competitions, and fun and games with mathematics. Why this program? You will be exposed to advanced subjects that you won't see in school. You will meet students from other schools who are also fascinated by math. You will get to know professors on a one-on-one basis. And, most of all, you will have fun! Location State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation, high school transcript and most recent report card. Application Deadline April 8 Cost $1,300 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 631-632-9750 E-mail: cesame@stonybrook.edu Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/MathCamp/mathcamphs.shtml 156 Texas State University Honors Math Camp Program Description From the Website: The Texas Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC) is an intensive multisummer program for outstanding high school students who are excited about doing mathematics-- the goal of the program is to develop talented youth of all backgrounds by providing challenging courses in a unique learning environment. The HSMC courses foster: 1. Rigorous proof writing skills 2. Problem solving skills 3. Excellent communication and teamwork skills Students are taught by university faculty, mentored by undergraduate counselors, and share the joy of exploring mathematics with their peers. Location Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Admission Eligibility Grades 9-11 Admission Requirements Application form along with: teacher recommendation form and high school transcript. Application Deadline April 30 Cost $2,700 Contact Information Phone: 512-245-3439 E-mail: mathworks@txstate.edu Website: http://www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps/hsmc.html 157 UCLA Mathematics Institute for Young Scholars Program Description From the Website: The UCLA Mathematics Department’s Mathematics Institute for Young Scholars is a four-week summer day program for secondary students interested in mathematics. The program will focus on mathematics outside the typical school curriculum. In the Institute, students will attend course lectures taught by UCLA faculty, course problem solving sessions led by UCLA graduate students, and afternoon plenary seminars on a variety of topics. Students will also participate in a number of special outings, including a visit with undergraduate and industry researchers from around the world at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics’ Research in Industrial Projects for Students. Instructors will include Departmental Teaching Awardee, David Weisbart, whose research interest is Quantum Theory, Geometry, and Functional Analysis. Location University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Check website Application Deadline Check website Cost $1,950 Contact Information Phone: 310-206-8360 E-mail: juliac@math.ucla.edu Website: http://www.curtiscenter.math.ucla.edu/k12.html 158 UConn Mentor Connection Program Description From the Website: UConn Mentor Connection is a summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors, held on the campus of the University of Connecticut at Storrs. We believe students' interests, abilities, and motivation are very important talents. We also believe that it is essential for students to have opportunities to manifest their talents in high levels of creative productivity. Our work is based on the following additional beliefs: • Above average ability, creativity, and task commitment can be developed and nurtured. • Creative productivity results from the interaction of above average ability, creativity, and task commitment. • All social contexts, including school, the home, and the community, can influence the incidence of creative productivity. The university setting provides an especially promising context for creative productivity because first-hand inquiry is the core of almost all daily work. • Creative and productive individuals exist in every ethnic and cultural group and across all socioeconomic levels. Location University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Admission Eligibility Contact program Admission Requirements Contact program Application Deadline Contact program Cost Contact program Contact Information Phone: 860-486-0283 Website: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor/ 159 Women in Mathematics - SWIM Princeton Program Description From the Website: Participants in the workshop will attend two mathematical courses, and in the afternoon work in groups on an exploration topic related to a course of their choice. Throughout the workshop students will meet undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty of the Mathematics Department. In addition to the mathematical activities, various other activities are planned: • all the workshop attendees will participate in a "Women in Science" seminar in the afternoon • Princeton undergraduates will host a discussion panel about applying to college • a mathematics-themed tour of campus Location Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: solutions to application problems, high school transcript and a teacher recommendation. Application Deadline March 12 Cost Check website Contact Information E-mail: swim2010@math.princeton.edu Website: http://www.math.princeton.edu/SWIM 160 Young Scholars Program Program Description From the Website: The aim of the Young Scholars Program (YSP) is to strengthen the participants' mathematical powers through a deep experience in mathematical thought and effort. Our intention is to broaden and enrich the students' understanding of mathematics rather than to accelerate them through the standard elementary or high school mathematics curriculum. The Young Scholars Program consists of two programs: the Saturday School-Year program, which consists of twelve sessions throughout the school-year; and the Summer Program, which is a four-week day-camp that requires an application and is significantly more selective. There is no charge for any of our programs. If you are a student currently in grades seven through twelve who has scored well on the math portion of the ACT, SAT, or other standardized test, or if you enjoy participating in math competitions, or if you simply find mathematics to be an interesting and challenging subject, then we encourage you to attend our Saturday Program. If you fit the above description but are in the sixth through eleventh grades, we encourage you to apply to our Summer Program. Location University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Admission Eligibility Local Chicago students with priority given to Chicago Public School students However, they do have a few suburban and private school students each year, and interested non-CPS (but Chicago-area) students are encouraged to apply. Admission Requirements Application form along with: a teacher recommendation. Application Deadline Check website Cost Check website Contact Information E-mail: ysp@math.uchicago.edu Website: http://www.math.uchicago.edu/ysp/ 161 Music Berklee College of Music: 12-week, Full-Credit Program Boston University Tanglewood Institute Eastern U.S. Music Camp--Colgate University Indiana University Summer String Academy Julliard School Summer Precussion Seminar Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Kinhaven Senior Summer Session Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted + Talented Students National Orchestral Institute National Philharmonic Summer String Institutes San Francisco Conservatory of Musics Strings International Music Festival--Bryn Mawr College 162 Berklee College of Music: 12 Week Full Credit Summer Program Program Description From the Website: Join other serious music students from all over the world for a summer semester in Boston. In just 12 weeks, you will complete the first semester of Berklee’s regular college-level core curriculum. The Full-Credit Summer Program offers you the opportunity to explore Berklee on a summer-only basis. Normally, you must be a fulltime student seeking a degree or diploma in order to earn a full semester of credits. For admission you must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program. You’ll also need a minimum of two years of formal music training or experience on your principal instrument or voice, and good working knowledge/familiarity with the written fundamentals of music theory (including rhythmic notation, melodic notation in treble and bass clefs, key signatures, major and minor scales, intervals, and construction of triads and seventh chords). Because you’ll be enrolled in classes with full-time students, it’s important that your musical abilities and written theory and ear training skills are at a compatible level. What courses will you take? During the summer semester, your classes will include: • Private instruction (two credits, one 30-minute lesson per week) • Instrumental/vocal labs or ensembles (one credit) • Ear training (three credits) • Harmony (two credits) • Introduction to Music Technology (two credits) • Writing skills or arranging (two credits) Location Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Ages 17 and up Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline November 1 Cost $12,350 163 *Residence hall fees: $7,060 Contact Information Phone: 617-747-2245 E-mail: summer@berklee.edu Website: http://www.berklee.edu/summer/twelveweekfullcredit/program-like.php Boston University Tanglewood Institute Program Description From the Website: The Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) is recognized internationally as the premiere summer training program for aspiring high school-age musicians and is the only program of its kind associated with one of the world’s great symphony orchestras. Under the guidance of distinguished professionals and in the presence of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), young people devote themselves to an artistic experience without parallel. The high artistic standards, rich culture of learning, and diverse programs make BUTI a unique opportunity for young artists, a starting point on the path to a future in classical music. While they differ in content and length, all BUTI programs share a common element: excellence. From the moment students step onto the grounds, they are immersed in fine music making. Tanglewood is a magical blend of the formal and informal, of joy and hard work. No one who spends a summer at Tanglewood leaves untouched by the experience. Location Boston University Tanglewood Institute, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility High school students, ages 14-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: one Recommendation and an audition (live or recorded). Application Deadline February 8 Cost Two-week program: $2,585 Contact Information 164 Phone: 617-353-3386 E-mail: tanglewd@bu.edu Website: http://www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/ Eastern U.S. Music Camp--Colgate University Program Description From the Website: The Eastern U.S. Music Camp is conducted on the Colgate University campus in beautiful Central New York State. This popular program, beginning its 36th year, is designed to provide opportunities and enrichment in all areas of music. Social and recreational activities also are an integral part of the curriculum. The Eastern U.S. Music Camp has been recommended by teachers and students for 36 years. This well-balanced program offers young people between the ages of 10 and 18 the opportunity to pursue musical studies through individual, class, and group instruction; to perform a wide range of instrumental and choral works in ensemble and concert; and to participate in supervised sports and other informal "fun" activities. The program builds confidence, teaches concentration, offers social opportunities and helps develop sensitivity to, and pride in, the beautiful things in life. Careers in music are not necessarily the goal of students attending the Eastern U.S. Music Camp. The experience is one that will be remembered and valued throughout life in any career. The total musical and social experience has made the Eastern U.S. Music Camp one of the most highly regarded music programs in the country. For 36 years, Thomas and Grace Brown have directed the Eastern U.S. Music Camp which is staffed by certified faculty and carefully selected and qualified counselors. Enrollment is limited in each session to assure students the opportunity for personalized and group instruction. Highly individualized instruction in a friendly atmosphere is stressed by the professional, nationally-known staff. Location Colgate University, Hamilton, NY Admission Eligibility Ages 10-18 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline 165 Applications are accepted on a first serve basis Cost Two-weeks Day student: $995 Resident: $2,214 Contact Information Phone: 518-877-5121 E-mail: summer@EasternUSMusicCamp.com Website: http://www.easternusmusiccamp.com/ Indiana University Summer String Academy Program Description From the Website: We have completed the 27th year of the Summer String Academy and it was quite a summer. It was filled with IU Summer Festival Concerts, String Academy student concerts, master classes, private lessons, chamber music and many hours of practice. All students participated in two private lessons weekly, chamber music, master classes, and performances. Younger students played in the chamber orchestra which gave an impressive performance at the final Gala Concert. The String Academy requires that students practice 4 1/2 hours a day. At first this seems like quite a few hours, but most students discovered after a few days that these hours were not adequate to cover the materials given to them by their teachers. With all students practicing, four and a half hours go by very quickly. It is inspiring to monitor the progress that was made during the String Academy, and it is an ideal time to assess one's skills and to work on reaching the next level. Location Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Admission Eligibility Ages 12-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. two contrasting pieces 2. a 3-octave scale with 4 notes slurred/bow; and the same 3 octave scale spicatto with every note played three times 3. letter of recommendation 166 Application Deadline March 9 Cost TBA Contact Information Phone: 812-855-6025 E-mail: musicsp@indiana.edu Website: http://music.indiana.edu/precollege/summer/string/index.shtml Juilliard School Summer Percussion Seminar Program Description From the Website: During two intensive weeks in the exciting cultural environment of New York's Lincoln Center, students pursue hands-on study of all the major percussion instruments: two and four-mallet keyboard, snare drum, timpani, and orchestral accessories. In addition, students are introduced to world hand drums, percussion chamber music, and both multi- and solo-percussion repertoire. Seminar participants will experience a challenging range of master classes, clinics, lectures, rehearsals, and performances—all of this activity focused on preparing them for success in conservatory and college auditions. Location The Juilliard School, New York, NY Admission Eligibility At least 15 Admission Requirements Application form along with: letter of recommendation, audition recording and an audition. Application Deadline February 25 Cost $1,415 *includes housing 167 Contact Information Phone: 212-799-5000 Website: http://www.juilliard.edu/youth-adult/summer/summer-percussion-mobile.php Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute Program Description From the Website: Every summer, approximately 70 students (ages 15-20) from all over the nation meet in Washington, D.C., to attend the National Symphony Orchestra's Summer Music Institute (SMI). The Institute offers four weeks of private lessons, rehearsals, coaching by National Symphony Orchestra members, classes, and lectures to prepare aspiring musicians for their futures in music. Several of the students are graduates or current participants of the NSO Youth Fellowship Program, an orchestral training program for talented young musicians. Also included are students participating in the Young Artists of Color National Training Initiative of the Kennedy Center. In addition to their many lessons and training sessions, the students also perform a series of free Kennedy Center Millennium Stage concerts that are open to the public. Watch past SMI Millennium Stage performances by selecting any of the concert dates in the "Watch & Listen" section on the right side of this page. The Summer Music Institute is coordinated by the National Symphony Orchestra Education Program, which is a component of the Kennedy Center Education Department. Young people, teachers, and families take part in innovative and effective education programs initiated by the Center, including performances, lectures, demonstrations, open rehearsals, dance and music residencies, master classes, competitions for young actors and musicians, backstage tours, and workshops. These programs have become models for communities across the country, as educators and government leaders recognize what the Center has known for years: that the arts can unlock the door to learning for young people, fostering creativity, teaching discipline, improving self-esteem, and challenging students to think in new ways, as well as offering them experiences in the joy of the performing arts. Location The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. Admission Eligibility Ages 15-20 168 Admission Requirements Application form along with: one letter of recommendation and a CD/DVD recording of your playing. Application Deadline January 28 Cost Check website Contact Information Phone: 800-444-1324 Website: http://www.kennedy-center.org/nso/nsoed/smi/ Kinhaven Senior Summer Session Program Description From the Website: Presenting glorious opportunities for high-level music-making, personal growth, and lifelong friendships, Kinhaven's six week long Senior Session is comprised of 90 young musicians engaged in chamber music, symphony orchestra, string orchestra, large ensembles, and spontaneous music-making. The experience is one of community, shared learning, and mutual support in which friendship and encouragement are always present. High school age young adults are challenged by a variety of chamber and orchestral repertoire. Co-Directors Tony Mazzocchi and Deborah Buck lead a faculty of professional musicians who specialize in working with talented and dedicated young people. The faculty reside on campus during the sessions and everyone shares delicious, home-cooked meals together. Each week of the program, students are thoughtfully assigned a chamber ensemble and a piece that is appropriate for the group’s ability. A faculty member coaches each ensemble. In orchestra, where assignments rotate weekly, six prominent conductors bring inspiring vision to the world of symphonic repertoire. Students are challenged by works such as Tchaikovsky Symphonies 4, 5, and 6, Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, and Brahms First and Second Symphonies. Students also engage in large ensembles such as string orchestra, woodwind ensemble, and brass and combined ensembles. Every piece our young artists study and rehearse culminates in public performances which happen weekly on Fridays and Sundays. Each student receives at least one private lesson per week, but often teachers meet more frequently with students to review their progress, help them prepare the week’s 169 repertoire, and encourage productive practice habits. In addition, during the session three world-class clinicians engage students in master classes. Location Kinhaven Music School, Weston, VT Admission Eligibility Ages 13-18 Admission Requirements Application form along with: either an audition recording or a personal audition. Application Deadline Applicants are accepted until each class is filled Cost $6,650 Contact Information Phone: 610-868-9200 E-mail: kinhavenmusic@aol.com Website: http://kinhaven.org/summer_programs/senior/index.html Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students Program Description From the Website: Founded in 1970, The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center is a diverse cultural arts center whose threefold mission is to provide underserved youth and community with cultural arts exposure and training in dance, drama, music, arts, crafts, and creative writing; to honor the legacy of renowned Baltimorean jazz artists such as Eubie Blake, Billy Holiday, Chick Webb, and Cab Calloway; and to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of jazz, America's art music. Morning sessions will include a warm-up team-building arts activity for all students, followed by a rehearsal/work session. After lunch, you will have a short period for a reading/ journal activity that relates to an art form, or readings related to the musical production, and then participate in a second rehearsal. During the three weeks, you will have the opportunity to experience several performances by professional visiting artists. You may also have the opportunity to visit nearby cultural institutions such as the Walters Art Museum, Maryland Historical Society, The Lyric Opera House, Hippodrome 170 Theatre, or the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, which are all within walking distance of the Eubie Blake Center. In addition, students will be using resources made available to the program in a partnership with the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and the University of Baltimore. Student interns will assist students in creating scenery, props, and costumes for the final performance. Location Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, Baltimore, MD Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application from along with: essay and audition/portfolio review. Application Deadline April 30 Cost Non-residential: $450 Contact Information Phone: 410-225-3130 E-mail: eubieblake@rcn.com Website: http://www.eubieblake.org/ and http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers.htm National Orchestral Institute Program Description From the Website: The National Orchestral Institute is a four-week program of intensive study covering chamber music, unconducted chamber orchestras, orchestral performance, and professional development. Chamber Music Chamber music is a key component of your time at NOI. The first week of the program is spent rehearsing with your chamber group in preparation for two public recitals in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall. You will have the opportunity to coach daily with the premiere chamber music faculty at NOI. Those groups that wish to continue their work beyond the first week are encouraged to do so and will have the opportunity to receive additional coachings and perform again later in the month. 171 Chamber Orchestras During the first week, you will work in one of three unconducted chamber orchestras to bring about a performance that is uniquely your own. Guided by members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, as well as others, your work will culminate in a public performance in the Dekelboum Concert Hall. Orchestral Performance During weeks 2-4 at NOI, you will focus primarily on orchestral performance, working with world-renowned conductors and principal players from many of the finest orchestras. Visiting faculty will be present Monday-Wednesday of each week rehearsing and coaching their sections. During the first orchestral week, string faculty will rehearse, coach, and perform with their section during the full week and in the concert. Location University of Maryland School of Music, College Park, MD Admission Eligibility Ages of 18-28 *The 2011 National Orchestral Institute will accept applications and hear auditions for the following instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, harp, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello, and bass. Admission Requirements Application form along with: copy of resume, audition and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline February 1 Cost $595 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 301-405-2317 E-mail: noi@umd.edu Website: http://www.music.umd.edu/noi/ National Philharmonic Summer String Institutes Program Description From the Website: National Philharmonic created the Summer String Institutes in 1998 to nurture the skills and talents of young musicians and encourage their participation in classical music now 172 and throughout their lives. This summer, join National Philharmonic principal players and other distinguished faculty for a challenging and exciting week of chamber and orchestral music. The Senior Institute Orchestra, led by National Philharmonic Maestro Piotr Gajewski, has been cited by the Washington Post as a “precise and elegant ensemble.” The Middle School Institute Orchestra, led by National Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Victoria Gau, provides the same intense and high quality experience for younger students. While Summer String Institute students work on ambitious repertoire to develop true professionalism, they also enjoy camaraderie and the adventure of creating great music. In a day-camp arrangement, each National Philharmonic Summer String Institute is an intensive week of orchestra rehearsals, chamber music rehearsals and coachings, private lessons, and movement classes, culminating with performances by the orchestra and chamber ensembles. Location Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD Admission Eligibility Grades 9-12 Admission Requirements Application form along with: a teacher recommendation form. Application Deadline Check website Cost $475 Contact Information Phone: 301-493-9283 E-mail: office@nationalphilharmonic.org Website: http://www.nationalphilharmonic.org/Education.aspx?ProgramID=46 San Francisco Conservatory of Music Program Description From the Website: Summer Music West offers select programs for the young musician seeking a stimulating and supportive summer experience, based on the traditions of Conservatory 173 training. SMW students will enjoy the camaraderie of other talented musicians and the guidance of our distinguished faculty. Location San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco, CA Admission Eligibility Chamber Music: Ages 12-18 with at least 4 years private instruction recommended Piano Duo Academy: Ages 9-12 with at least 3 years private instruction Composition Intensive: Ages 9-20 with proficiency on an instrument Musicianship: Ages 9-18 with ability to read music Admission Requirements Application form along with: a list of previous musical experience and an audition. *Composition Intensive requires submission of one previously composed work Application Deadline Chamber Music: April 15 Piano Due Academy: April 15 Composition Intensive: May 1 Musicianship: June 1 Cost Chamber Music: $730 Piano Due Academy: $675 Composition Intensive: $805 Musicianship: $395 Contact Information Phone: 415-503-6254 E-mail: smw@sfcm.edu Website: http://www.sfcm.edu/summer/index.aspx Strings International Music Festival -- Bryn Mawr College Program Description From the Website: The Philadelphia International Music Festival is a summer music program offering students of all ages and skill levels - from throughout the U.S. and abroad - the unique opportunity of spending 14 days immersed in classical music education and performance with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra. 174 Festival highlights include private lessons, daily orchestra rehearsals, daily music education courses, optional daily chamber music rehearsals, solo performance and competition opportunities, daily private practice time, faculty recitals and master classes featuring principal players and other members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and much more. The summer music program includes full symphonic repertoire (at appropriate junior and senior levels), and is conducted on the exquisite, estate-like grounds of Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. PIMF is sponsored in part by The Cunningham Piano Company. Location Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA Admission Eligibility Ages 11-18 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis Cost Two-week resident: $2,795 Day camper: $2,075 Contact Information Phone: 856-875-6816 E-mail: info@pimf.org Website: http://www.stringscamp.com/ 175 Politics The American Legal Experience Boys + Girls American Legion and American Auxiliary Center for Talented Youth Civic Leadership Institute John F. Kennedy Institute of Government, Chaote Junior Statesman Summer School and Symposium on Politics + Governments Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi Take Action! Academies 176 The American Legal Experience Program Description From the Website: American Legal Experience offers high school students a unique opportunity to learn public speaking skills through a concentrated focus on the American judicial system. The adversarial nature of the American legal system places a premium on effective communication and persuasion through well-reasoned arguments. Therefore, our focus on this system provides students with an exciting and challenging medium for the development of speaking skills. American Legal Experience participants will work with experienced public speaking instructors and a directing attorney to learn the structure of the court systems, differences between the process of law involved in civil and criminal trials, and most importantly proper methods of the formation and presentation of convincing legal arguments. As part of this learning process, students will be directly exposed to the basics of certain substantive areas of law, including constitutional, criminal and tort law, as well as rules of evidence. Past activities have included a visit to a court for first-hand look at the American justice system at work, participation in simulated client interviews, and professionally critiqued oral arguments. The weeklong session includes at least two mock trials, including opening statements, the examination of witnesses and introduction of evidence and closing arguments. Guest speakers such as area attorneys or judges have been regular features of recent ALE sessions. Location Education Unlimited, Berkeley, CA Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline First-come, first-serve basis Cost Check website Contact Information Phone: 510-548-6612 177 Website: http://www.educationunlimited.com/camp/20/public-speaking-institute.html Boys & Girls State American Legion and American Auxiliary Center for Talented Youth Program Description From the Website: American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program. You’ll meet other students from across your state who will become friends for life. You’ll develop confidence and leadership skills that will shape your future. Many states offer scholarships or admission preference for attendees of Boys or Girls State. For more specific information about YOUR Boys or Girls State program, click on the appropriate Boys or Girls icon below and then use the locator on that page to find the contact information for your state. Location Multiple Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors Admission Requirements Admission and selection criteria vary from state to state Application Deadline Contact local program Cost Contact local program Contact Information Website: http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/ 178 Civic Leadership Institute Program Description From the Website: The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a three-week summer service-learning program for outstanding students completing grades 9 through 12. Each Civic Leadership Institute integrates challenging academic work, community service, hands-on field experiences, guest speakers and facilitated debates and discussions, for a summer that students often describe as "life-changing." The Civic Leadership Institute is a collaboration between the Civic Education Project, based at Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD), and Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth (CTY). CLI participants... • learn about some of today's most pressing social issues • serve communities in need • meet with top business, political and community leaders • experience college life in a dynamic city • connect with new friends from across the country • earn academic credit and service hours • discover ways to become more active in local schools and communities • create the experience of a lifetime Location Programs take place each summer at sites across the country Current locations: Baltimore, Chicago, and San Francisco Admission Eligibility Grades 10-12 that scores in the 95th percentile or above on the verbal composite of any nationally normed standardized achievement test. Admission Requirements Application form along with: a one-page essay. Application Deadline Check website Cost Vary by location; $3,000-$4,000 Contact Information Phone: 847-467-2572 E-mail: cep@northwestern.edu Website: http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/cep/programs/cli/ 179 John F. Kennedy Institute of Government, Choate Program Description From the Website: Established to honor the memory of President Kennedy — a member of Choate’s Class of 1935 — The John F. Kennedy ‘35 Institute in Government is designed to stimulate your curiosity about public policy and your desire to serve the public interest. Focus areas of the program are: • American Government and Politics – Examine the underlying themes and structure of the American political system and how they are viewed from the perspective of contemporary politics. • Foundations of Thought – Use the basic tenets of modern economics to discuss how public policy shapes and is shaped by economic conditions. Explore the meanings of conservatism and liberalism in contemporary politics. • Topics in Public Policy – Analyze how different groups impact American public policy with The New York Times and other national and international newspapers as prime resources. Location Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT Admission Eligibility Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: personal statement, teacher recommendation and a graded English essay. Application Deadline Check website Cost Boarding: $7,480 Day: $5,860 Contact Information Phone: 203-697-2365 E-mail: choatesummer@choate.edu 180 Website: http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/hs_jfkinstit.aspx Junior Statesmen Summer School and Symposium on Politics and Government Program Description From the Website: The JSA Summer School offers a challenging, dynamic academic experience for students who have a passion for making a difference. For over 75 years, non-partisan Junior Statesmen programs have provided an unparalleled training ground for the students who will be the civic leaders of their generation. JSA Summer Programs prepare students to tackle the challenges facing their communities, our nation and the world. With programs at three of the most prestigious universities in the world, Georgetown, Stanford and Princeton, the Junior Statesmen Summer School provides an advanced college curriculum, dynamic skills based leadership activities, and interactive sessions with prominent politicians, journalists, academicians and other opinion leaders. Location Georgetown, Stanford and Princeton University Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors + Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: one recommendation and a personal essay. Application Deadline Rolling admissions process Cost $4,500 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 800-334-5353 (California office) or 800-317-9338 (D.C. office) E-mail: summerprograms@jsa.org Website: http://jsa.org/summer-programs/summer-school/ 181 Lott Leadership Institute at The University of Mississippi Program Description From the Website: The Summer Leadership Institute for High School Students is a partnership between the University of Mississippi's Lott Leadership Institute and the Division of Outreach's Summer College for High School Students. The goals of the program are to develop leadership skills in young citizens and prepare them for college. In order to achieve these goals, the Summer Leadership Institute brings together student leaders from across the Southeast to earn college credit on the UM campus and to begin the study of leadership. Included in the program are opportunities to mingle with college administrators, student leaders, and community leaders while participating in current event debates, discussions, and decision-making activities. The program culminates with a one-week trip to Washington, D.C., during which the participants see the federal government in action, hear from national leaders, and tour the nation's Capitol. The ideal outcome is for students who complete the program to return to their high schools and put their new skills to work for the betterment of their own schools and communities. Location The University of Mississippi, University, MS Admission Eligibility 11th grader nominated by High School Principal or Guidance Counselor Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Until January 15 to send its nominations-- submit the application prior to February 15 Cost $500 Contact Information Phone: 662-915-7621 E-mail: summercollege@olemiss.edu Website: http://www.lottinst.olemiss.edu/Outreach/Summer_Inst.html 182 Take Action! Academies Program Description From the Website: Me to We's Take Action academies are week-long, social justice-themed summer camps, designed to give young people the leadership skills, confidence and peer support to improve not only themselves, but their world. Varying in age from nine to twenty one, our participants come from across the globe, and spend their academy week learning leadership skills, exploring pressing global issues, volunteering in the local community and taking their place within a worldwide social movement of globallyconscious young people. They also build incredible friendships to last a lifetime. These unique adventures take place in the summer, range in duration from six to seven days, and are hosted in some of the most diverse locations in North America, including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New Brunswick and California. Location Locations in North America, including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New Brunswick and California Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Accept until programs are full Cost Vary by location $550-900 Contact Information Phone: 416-964-8942 ext. 518 E-mail: leadership@metowe.com Website: http://www.metowe.com/leadership/take-action/ 183 Science Research Science Institute (RSI) Summer Science Program (SSP) Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) Women’s Technology Program (WTP) 184 Research Science Institute (RSI) Program Description From the Website: Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the Research Science Institute (RSI). Invited students enjoy a six-week, cost-free program designed to kick-start their careers of leadership in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. They read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings. RSI projects are open-ended and relevant, fitting into the larger work of the host laboratory. The experience gives many their first taste of work at the creative edge of science. Location Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McLean, VA Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors *It is recommended that PSAT math scores be at least 75, and combined math, verbal, and writing PSAT scores be at least 220. ACT math scores should be at least 33 and verbal scores at least 34. Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. essay responses to the questions in the application 2. two teacher recommendations 3. official high school transcript 4. all scores from nationwide standardized tests. T Application Deadline January 15 Cost Free Contact Information Phone: 703-448-9062 Website: http://www.cee.org/programs/rsi 185 The Summer Science Program Program Description From the Website: The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a residential enrichment program in which gifted high school students complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics. By day, students learn college-level astronomy, physics, calculus, and programming. By night, working in teams of three, they take a series of telescopic observations of a nearearth asteroid, and write software to convert those observations into a prediction of the asteroid’s orbit around the run. Stimulating guest speakers and field trips round out the curriculum. This venerable program has drawn young scientists from around the world for over 50 years, accelerating their intellectual and personal development, and inspiring them to seek equally challenging educational and career paths. Many SSP alumni have gone on to distinguish themselves at selective universities, then to positions of leadership in their chosen careers. Location New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA Admission Eligibility Juniors now taking calculus or pre-calculus and are between the ages 15-18 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Applications will open on December 15 Cost Program fee is based on each family's ability to pay, taking into account income and other educational expenses. Contact Information Phone: 866-728-0999 E-mail: info@summerscience.org 186 Website: http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) Program Description From the Website: What is TASP? A Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP) is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college. Each program is designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning. Telluride students, or TASPers, attend a seminar led by college and university faculty members and participate in many other educational and social activities outside the classroom. Students attend TASPs because they want a personal and intellectual challenge. Telluride Association seeks students from all kinds of educational backgrounds who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and motivation, rather than prior knowledge of the seminar's subject matter. TASPers participate solely for the pleasure and rewards of learning with other intelligent, highly motivated students of diverse backgrounds. The TASP offers no grades or college credit. Location Cornell University—Ithaca, NY University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, MI Admission Eligibility Juniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. essay 2. high school transcript 3. standardized test scores 4. interview 5. letter of evaluation Application Deadline Typically early December through late January Cost Free, you are only responsible for the costs of getting to and from the program site 187 Contact Information Phone: Ithaca: 607-273-5011 Ann Arbor: 434-668-6039 E-mail: Ithaca: telluride@ellurideassociation.org Ann Arbor: michigan@tellurideassociation.org Website: http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tasp/tasp_general_i nfo.html Women’s Technology Program (WTP) Program Description From the Website: The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic and residential experience where female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade. For girls who: • love and excel at math and science, but have very little or no prior experience in engineering or computer science • would like to experience hands-on activities where they design and build engineering projects • enjoy problem solving and collaborative learning • want to spend 4 summer weeks challenging their minds, working very hard in an intense academic environment, and making friends with girls from around the U.S. who share their math and science interests and motivation to excel. Location Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Admission Eligibility Rising Female Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: high school transcript, teacher evaluations, personal statement and standardized test scores. *PSAT math scores of accepted students typically range from 58-80 with median of 68-73. Application Deadline Check website, application will be up in November 188 Cost $3,000 Contact Information Phone: 617-253-5580 E-mail: wtp@mit.edu Website: http://wtp.mit.edu/ 189 Social Science ISERP's Summer High School Internship Program 190 ISERP's Summer High School Internship Program Program Description From the Website: ISERP's summer high school internship program is designed to expose students to the work of social science investigation and research. Interns are matched with ISERPaffiliated faculty and scholars with whom they participate in the current, innovative research taking place at the Institute. In past summers, interns have worked on projects concerned with the built environment of the city, an oral history of the Council for Foreign Relations, and the allocation of community block grants in New York. In addition, interns take part in weekly seminars. These seminars focus on ongoing research at the University and are led by the faculty and scholars that are conducting the studies. • Internship activities vary depending on the skill set and interests of the intern and the needs of our faculty and scholars. • The duration of an internship is usually six weeks, from July through mid-August. Interns typically work for 30-35 hours per week. • Internships take place on Columbia University's Morningside Campus in New York City, and all applicants must live full-time within commuting distance. Unfortunately, no housing is available. • Internships are designed for the summer between a student's junior and senior year of high school. • Interns receive a small stipend to cover the costs of local transportation and lunch. Location Columbia University's Morningside Campus, New York City, NY Admission Eligibility Rising Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: resume, cover letter, short writing sample and an informal interview. Application Deadline Acceptance decisions are made after a series of interviews. Please check website for formal deadline. Cost 191 N/A Contact Information Phone: 212-854-3081 E-mail: iserp@columbia.edu Website: http://iserp.columbia.edu/programs/high-school-internships 192 Theater American Academy of Dramatic Arts American Shakespeare Center Boston University Summer Theatre Institute Brown TheatreBridge New York Film Academy Northwestern: National High School Institute Theatre Arts Division NYU Tisch Summer Arts Program Rutgers Summer Acting Conservatory Strasberg Institute Summer Program Theater: Onstage and Off at George Washington University University of Minnesota: Stage Elementes Summer Theatre Institute US Performing Arts Camps: Texas Christian University Vassar Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Program Yale Theatre 193 American Academy of Dramatic Arts: Summer Program Program Description From the Website: A degree-granting acting school with locations in each of the two most dynamic centers of theatre and film in the U.S. The Academy’s Conservatory for Young Actors (ACYA) is a three-week summer intensive for students ages 12 -17. The program is taught by the same professional and encouraging faculty that oversee The Academy’s prestigious two-year Conservatory Program. ACYA’s mission is to provide a solid foundation for young actors who desire to strengthen their skills and develop new techniques to excel at the craft of acting. Classes are held in The Academy’s main campusbuilding in the heart of historic Hollywood and includeacting, voice, movement, improv, stage combatand more. Location American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York and Los Angeles Admission Eligibility Ages 12-17 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline First-come, first-served basis Cost $1,400 Contact Information Phone: 323-464-2777 ext. 134 E-mail: youngactors@ca.aada.org Website: http://www.aada.org/youth/ 194 American Shakespeare Center Program Description From the Website: The American Shakespeare Center Theatre Camp is the key to the original Shakespeare experience, with three weeks of immersion working in the world's only recreation of Shakespeare's indoor theatre, the Blackfriars Playhouse. In classes and rehearsals, actors discover how original practices-universal lighting, audience contact, simple sets, live music, taking on multiple roles and cross-gender casting-help bring Shakespeare alive for a modern audience. ASC Theatre Camp participants, ranging in age from 13 to 18, will discover the world of Shakespeare by performing in an hour-long version of one of his plays, and by attending classes and lectures on varying Shakespeare topics, from text and scansion to stage combat and music. Campers will also attend numerous Resident Troupe productions at the Blackfriars Playhouse, as well as post-show discussions, special rehearsals, fight and music calls. Campers at ASC Theatre Camp will make lasting friendships within a vibrant community of creative individuals who help challenge each other to play at their limits. ASC Theatre Camp will prepare young actors for their college experience by providing them with the tools to expand their study of Shakespeare and to connect with fellow students. Location Stuart Hall, Staunton, Virginia Admission Eligibility Ages 13-18 Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline First-come, first-served basis Cost Day Campers: $1,675 Residential Campers: $3,000 Contact Information Phone: 540-885-5588 ext. 29 E-mail: doreen@americanshakespearecenter.com Website: http://www.americanshakespearecenter.com/v.php?pg=77 195 Boston University Summer Theatre Institute Program Description From the Website: The Boston University Summer Theatre Institute is a five-week program for serious and mature high school students. It is designed for those who wish to test their interests and abilities in a professional training environment. In this program, students develop confidence and technique, acquire insight and expertise, and learn to meet intellectual and artistic challenges. College credit is also available. Many former students have gone on to advanced performance training and careers as professional theatre artists. Even those who have later chosen careers in other fields have had their lives significantly enhanced by the joy of artistic achievement in the professional training environment of the College of Fine Arts. Location Boston University Summer Theater Institute, Boston, MA Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors + Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. a photograph of yourself 2. resume 3. essay 4. two letters of recommendation Application Deadline Check website Cost $5,264-5,406 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 617-353-3390 Website: http://www.bu.edu/cfa/theatre/sti/ 196 Brown TheatreBridge Program Description From the Website: TheatreBridge offers a connecting link between high school and college theatre and encourages a commitment to a life of creative engagement. This highly selective precollege company provides promising young actors an opportunity to stretch their imaginations and skills as they create new work under the mentorship of established theatre professionals. Our gifted teachers nurture company members as they develop their acting, directing and writing skills in this intensive six-week residency. Rising high school juniors and seniors create original performance pieces inspired by a variety of creative workshops. Students work alongside the artists of the Brown/Trinity Playwrights Rep and the undergraduate Apprentice Company, and are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. Residential Advisors are carefully selected Brown Theatre Undergraduates. They serve as mentors and role models to help students make the most of their time at Brown. Location Brown University, Providence, RI Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors + Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: official school transcript, a video interview and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadline March 15 Cost One-Week residential: $2,255 commuter: $1,752 Two-Week residential: $3,446 commuter: $2,422 Three-Week residential: $4,961 commuter: $3,425 Four-Week residential: $5,697 commuter: $3,649 Contact Information Phone: 401-863-7900 197 E-mail: summer@brown.edu Website: http://brown.edu/ce/pre-college/theatrebridge/ New York Film Academy Program Description From the Website: No matter how beautiful the cinematography or impressive the special effects in a film, audiences are drawn in by the struggles of the characters on screen. On set, as dozens of crew members whirl about, twelve kilowatt lights bore into the actor's eyes; focus tape is pulled to the actor’s cheek, and "Action!" is finally called, the actor is still expected to give a believable and moving performance. In acknowledgment of the importance of the film actor’s job, and in support of the skills required to do the job brilliantly, the New York Film Academy is proud to offer its Acting for Film Camp. Monday through Friday, students participate in a broad array of core classes that introduce them to finding the actor within, while simultaneously training their instrument to do the kind of technical, emotional, and physical work necessary for film acting. Each course concentrates on developing a foundation of acting using training techniques for theater and film, while our primary focus is on acting for film. Our Acting for Film Camps are often integrated with our Filmmaking Camps, providing many one-of-a-kind advantages for the acting camp student interested in working in front of the camera. While the acting camp students are training, the film camp students are busy writing scripts and learning the technical aspects of directing. Whenever possible the acting camp students are given the experience of acting on a live set in front of the camera on the filmmaker’s shooting exercises and student film productions. In Addition, as part of their acting camp experience, all non-commuting acting camp students take part in organized evening and weekend activities including screenings, and local field trips. The summer Acting for Film Camps, as well as the Weekend Acting for Film Camps, are intensive and require a complete commitment on the part of the student. The four-week, three-week, and one-week acting camps, and the Weekend Acting Camps are designed for students with little or no experience, while our advanced six-week course is designed for returning students. Location Multiple Admission Eligibility Ages 14-17 Admission Requirements 198 Application form Application Deadline Open enrollment Cost Check website—different programs, lengths, and locations Contact Information Phone: 212-674-4300 E-mail: film@nyfa.edu Website: http://www.nyfa.edu/acting-camp/ Northwestern: National High School Institute Theatre Arts Division Program Description From the Website: As a Theatre Arts student, you will receive wide-ranging and intensive instruction in the techniques, aesthetics, and literature of the theatre. Core classes provide the foundation for your Theatre Arts curriculum and include: • Acting • Voice/Movement • Performance Theory • Text Analysis • Production Crew Both core and elective classes give you tremendous opportunity for individual instruction, with a teacher-student ratio of approximately 1:4. To complement your course of study, we arrange guest lectures and field trips to professional productions in Chicago. Nearly every minute of every day is filled with challenging curricular activities. Location National High School Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Admission Eligibility Rising seniors that rank in the top 30 percent of high school class Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. official high school transcript 2. resume 3. essay 4. one letter of recommendation 199 5. results of PSAT, SAT, and/or ACT Application Deadline April 6 Cost $4,700 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 847-491-3026 E-mail: nhsi@northwestern.edu Website: http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/theatre_arts/index.html NYU Tisch Summer Arts Program Program Description From the Website: Students earn six college credits after successfully completing intense training in drama, dramatic writing, film or photography. Courses are paired with visits to museums, screenings, concerts, and theatrical productions, as well as meetings with established and emerging artists. Cultural Immersion In addition to completing coursework, in past summers, students have seen productions of The Color Purple, Mary Poppins, The History Boys, Wedding Singer, Sweeney Todd, and In The Heights. Students have also visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, and the American Museum of the Moving Image; attended outdoor music concerts in Central Park; and explored some of New York's rich cultural and artistic history with trips to Ellis Island and Lincoln Center. Location Tisch School of the Arts, New York, NY Admission Eligibility Rising Juniors + Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. two letters of recommendation 2. resume 3. personal essay 4. official high school transcript 200 Application Deadline February 6 Cost $7,326 Contact Information Phone: 212-998-1500 Website: http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/page/hsStudents.html Rutgers Summer Acting Conservatory for High School Students Program Description From the Website: The Rutgers University Summer Acting Conservatory is a four-week program designed to allow high school students the opportunity to experience intensive, professional actor training taught by accomplished professionals within the context of a college environment. The rigorous aspects of actor training include daily classes in acting, movement, and voice/speech. All classes are taught by working theater professionals. In addition, students participate in Master classes, special seminars, and activities. Special emphasis is placed on developing fundamental acting skills to further the students' development as an accomplished performer. Location Summer Acting Conservatory, New Brunswick, NJ Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. letter of recommendation 2. resume 3. personal essay 4. audition 5. interview 201 Application Deadline May 1 Cost $4,750 *includes housing Contact Information Phone: 732-932-8618 E-mail: extension@masongross.rutgers.edu Website: http://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/extension-division/summer-theaterconservatory Strasberg Institute Summer Program Program Description From the Website: Young Actors at Strasberg is designed as an intensive and diverse course for serious young actors ages 7-18. The comprehensive curriculum includes Acting, Singing, Dance, Acting for Film and TV, and Production. Our teachers, all working professionals, create an exciting, nurturing, and positive environment. They empower the personal growth of each student by promoting self-confidence, self-discipline, and creativity through the medium of theatre. Our program explores the creative process and helps young people develop skills in teamwork, leadership, and acting techniques for stage, film and television. Students in the Summer Teen Intensive are immersed in Lee Strasberg’s Method with Lee Strasberg’s Method Acting class everyday and classes in Teen Improvisation, Teen Singing, Teen Movement, Teen Acting for Film & TV, Teen Musical Theatre, Teen Filmmaking, & Teen Audition. Location The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York + Los Angeles Admission Eligibility Ages 15-17 Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. personal essay 2. resume 3. two letters of reference 4. high school transcript 202 Application Deadline Open enrollment Cost $4,900 Contact Information Phone: 212-533-5500; NY: 212-533-5500, LA: 323-650-7777 E-mail: Amanda@strasberg.com Website: http://strasberg.com/lstfi/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=56 Theater: Onstage and Off at George Washington University Program Description From the Website: This intensive exploration of the collaborative art of theatre gives students an inside look at the artists who make a theatrical performance come alive onstage -- the playwright, the designers, the actors, and the director. Students will get to experience these roles through workshops in playwriting, design, acting, and directing. They will also attend theatre performances, both traditional and experimental, and interact with guest artists from the gifted and diverse pool of professional dramatic artists working in the D.C. area. Student will experience artist performances at places such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Millennium Stage, and visit the Capital Fringe Festival. Location George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Admission Eligibility Grades 9-11. Rising seniors are eligible to apply to credit courses. Admission Requirements Application form along with: essay, high school transcript and one letter of recommendation. Application Deadline May 1 Cost 203 Resident: $2,650 Commuter: $1,864 Contact Information Phone: 202-994-6360 E-mail: gwsummer@gwu.edu Website: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/precollege/courses/theatre University of Minnesota: Stage Elements Summer Theatre Institute Program Description From the Website: Immerse yourself in an extraordinary, 11-day theatre intensive designed for current high school freshmen, sopbomores and juniors, led by distinguished University of Minnesota faculty who are professional artists from organizations including the Guthrie Theater, Children's Theatre Company, Open Eye Figure Theatre and Penumbra Theatre. The STAGE ELEMENTS Summer Theatre Institute is an opportunity for young artists to sample the rigorous BA Performance and BFA Actor Training programs offered in the University of Minnesota's West Bank Arts Quarter. Location Summer Theatre Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Admission Eligibility Rising sophomores, juniors, + seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. photo 2. resume 3. essay 4. a letter of recommendation Application Deadline April 29 Cost $1,000 Contact Information Phone: 612-625-6699 204 Website: http://theatre.umn.edu/elements/index.php US Performing Arts Camps: Texas Christian University Program Description From the Website: This acting workshop offers the camper professional training in Theater. The week's activities involve intensive training in the craft of acting through theater game techniques and improvisation. The workshops are designed to incite the creative imagination of each participant. Each day students will explore external performance techniques in comedy, improvisation, character analysis, rhythm and timing, movement, and stage combat. Location Texas Christian Univiersity, Fort Worth, TX Admission Eligibility High school student Admission Requirements Application form Application Deadline Open enrollment Cost $995 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: 888-497-3553 E-mail: info@usperformingarts.com Website: http://www.usperformingarts.com/tcu-theatercamp.php 205 Vassar Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Program Program Description From the Website: The Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Training Program will challenge you to look at the art of theater in new and meaningful ways. Explore the boundaries of theater from the traditional to the new, from campus to town, from amphitheater to art center. By living, breathing, and creating theater with peers and professionals alike you will come away with an experience that will inform the rest of your life. The program is the result of a unique collaboration between Vassar College, a prestigious liberal arts institution, and New York Stage and Film, an established professional theater company. Apprentices in the Powerhouse program choose a discipline (acting, design, directing, or writing) and then work alongside some of the country’s leading and emerging theater practitioners for six weeks, observing and participating in the process through which new works are brought to life. Location Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Admission Eligibility Rising + Current Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: two letters of recommendation. • • • • Actors: a DVD disc with a video of you performing two contrasting monologues Designers: a one-page analysis Directors: a one-page analysis Writers: one writing sample Application Deadline March 25 Cost $4,800 *includes housing + meals Contact Information Phone: (845) 437-5907 E-mail: powerhouse@vassar.edu Website: http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/apprentices/ 206 Yale Theatre Summer Program Description From the Website: The Yale Summer Conservatory for Actors is an intensive introduction to the basic techniques of acting. Based on the principles of Stanislavski, this five-week program is a distillation of the acting curriculum at the Yale School of Drama. The Conservatory emphasizes both the personal and professional growth of its participants. More than just acting or scene study, the Conservatory offers students an entire program comprised of a series of sections, each focused on a fundamental element of acting. Sections concentrate on the following: • play analysis: to comprehend the material being acted. • acting class: to explore the basic techniques of acting. • voice and speech: to improve vocal production, articulation, and interpretive skills. • improvisation and mask: to develop imagination and spontaneous self expression in character development. • movement: to strengthen the body and encourage its use in creative expression. • scene study: to understand how the elements above come together to create a solid foundation in the basic techniques of acting. Location Yale University, New Haven, CT Admission Eligibility Juniors + Seniors Admission Requirements Application form along with: 1. high school transcript 2. personal statement 3. recommendations Application Deadline May 1 Cost $5,800 Contact Information Phone: 203-432-2430 E-mail: summer.session@yale.edu Website: http://www.yale.edu/summer/programs/drama/conservatory.html 207
