SUMMER PROGRAMS BULLETIN
Agriculture:
Prairie View A&M Research Apprentice Program: Six week residential program for high
motivated rising high school juniors and seniors interested in agricultural and/or food sciences.
All living expenses are paid. Call 936-261-5082 or 936-261-5043 or go to http://carc.pvamu.edu.
Architecture:
CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO – Summer Architecture Career Workshop, for current
sophomores and juniors. Tuition, room, board, field trips and materials. Applicants are
encouraged to apply early. (805) 756-1316 www.calpoly.edu
.Also: Long Distance Running Camp July 9 – 14, for ages 12+. (805) 756-2235.
HARVARD DESIGN SCHOOL - An intensive summer program to explore design careers in
Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and Design, Harvard University
Graduate School of Design (617) 495-5453 Discovery@gsd.harvard.edu or
http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/cardisc/a.html
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR – Summer Architecture Academy includes field trips
and leisure activities, and earns college credits at UO. (541) 346-1433 or
http://aaa.uoregon.edu/
PRATT INSTITUTE, New York City. Art, design & architecture. Deadline April 1. (718) 6363453. www.pratt.edu/precollege
SCI-ARC. (So, CA Institute of Architecture). The Foundation Program. Students will learn about
the language of architecture, develop a design process, and hone various drafting and modelmaking skills. 213-623-2200 x320 Email- admissions@sciarc.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME. Career Discovery Program in Architecture. No prerequisites.
For students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year by June.
Call 575-631-6137 for more information or www.architecture.nd.edu
Summer Experience in Life Sciences, Business, Literature, Psychology, Theology, Pre Law.
574-631-4481
USC, Los Angeles, CA – Exploration of Architecture programs offered in one-week, two-week,
and three-week sessions in July. You must be at least 16 years old and a junior or senior. (213)
740-2420 or www.usc.edu Type exploration of architecture in search
UT at Austin-Architecture Camp: Two weeklong programs include An Introduction to the
Profession (ages 15-17) and Young Scholars Program (18 and up).
http://soa.utexas.edu/summeracademy or call for info: 512-471-9890 or email at
caad@lists.cc.utexas.edu
WOODBURY UNIVERSITY, Burbank, CA – Summer Architecture Experience, residential
program. Students will learn physical and digital model making, design in a studio environment,
visit important sites and offices, and relax at entertainment venues. Fee includes field trips,
materials, and recreational activities. Enrollment limited to 30 students. 50% deposit due May
15. (818) 767-0888 X224
www.woodbury.edu
Art:
ACADEMY OF ART COLLEGE, San Francisco, CA. - Advertising, fashion, fine art, graphic
design, photography motion pictures and video. Limited number of full & partial tuition grants
available. 800-544-ARTS www.academicarts.edu
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS, Hollywood & New York - Summer Actor
Training. The Academy offers a 6-week program designed for those who would like to begin
their study of acting and for those who would like to test their interest and ability in an
environment of professional training www.aada.org or admissions-ny@aada.org 800.463.8990
for New York or admissions-ca@aada.org or 800.222.2867 for LA
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO - Early College Program Summer Institute is a 2 or 3 week
program that provides high school students the chance to expand their creative talents by
studying with the School’s outstanding faculty. For 10th through 12th grade. College credit
awarded. Workshops, field trips, and presentations by visiting artists are held on evenings and
weekends. Call or write: Philip Baranowski Director, Early College Program, The School of the
Art Institute of Chicago, 37 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60603. (312) 899-7458.
www.artic.edu/saic/programs/continuing/ecp
Art Camps State Wide: www.usperformingarts.com
Austin Film Festival Summer Film Camp: summer program in Austin, Texas
www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/summer_camp
Tanglewood Institute: Young Artist’s Wind Ensemble- challenging program aimed to stimulate
development of student’s creative and artistic potential. (800) 643-4796 www.bu.edu/tanglewood
Application deadline Feb. 15
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY – Genesis at Brandeis program, open to sophomores, juniors and
seniors interested in the arts, humanities, Jewish studies, and social action. Also Brandeis
Summer Odyssey exploring Frontiers of Science and the Living Arts. Application deadlines in
March. Call (781) 736-8416 or www.brandeis.edu/genesis or Email: genesis@brandeis.edu for
more information.
BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI – Pre-college programs. Call for catalog and information.
(401) 863-7900, or www.brown.edu/summer
Boston University's Center for Digital Imaging Arts: http://www.cdiabu.com/
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Oakland, CA – Summer Program Pre-College for current
sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students choose from a wide range of studios: drawing,
painting, architecture, and fashion design. Also, Ceramics, Sculpture, Graphic Design (including
digital design), illustration-Painting, Industrial Design, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Photography,
Printmaking and Video and Creative Writing. Three-week July program granting 3 units college
credit. 800.447.1ART or www.cca.edu.
CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (CSSSA) – Innerspark. California
Institute of the Arts, Valencia will host this premiere summer arts institute for the study of
animation, music, dance, film & video, theatre, creative writing and the visual and fine arts. 500
students will be accepted and designated California Arts Scholars, and will receive 3 units CSU
credit. 45% received scholarships last year. Application deadline: February 28. (916) 277-5815
or Email or cynthia@csssa.org. www.innerspark.us
FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING 4 day seminar on Fashion and
Interiors. Located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego RSVP at
800/262-3436 www.fidm.edu
INTERLOCHEN ARTS CAMP Michigan. Opportunity to intensify one's focus in an art form and
enjoy a social community of diverse interests. Dance, theatre, creative writing, visual arts, motion
picture arts, and music. 800-681-5912 www.interlochen.org
KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE, Kansas City, MO – High School Summer Residency Program
for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. (816) 802-3505. Also one-week Summer
Animation Institute (816) 802-3449 www.kcai.edu
MARIE Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation Summer Seminar The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art
Foundation Summer Seminar is a scholarship program available to all artistically gifted high
school juniors. The seminar is designed as an institute to offer an intensive visual art studio
program for the students. Two week Program in Colorado Springs, CO. Applications due in early
April. For additional application forms, call (719) 635-3220 www.sharpeartssdn.org
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, Los Angeles /Universal Studios and various locations. An
intensive film-making workshop in which students write, direct, and edit their own short 16-mm
films. Offering 4-week, 6-week and 8-week programs and small classes taught by award-winning
instructors. Ages 16-18. West Coast: (818) 733-2600 or Email studio@nyfa.com
East Coast:
(212) 674-4300 or Email film@nyfa.com
http://www.nyfa.com/summercamps/index.html
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY Special six week summer workshops at Princeton University and
New York Film Academy. Learn the art of film making with their intensive hands-on instruction in
filmmaking. Students begin filming their own films within days and will complete four short films
within the six or eight week total immersion workshops. Call (212)674-4300 for further
information. New York Film Academy Film & Acting: www.nyfa.com/summer_camp
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TEEN SUMMER CAMPS, Intensive, focused summer camps in
fields such as video game design, web design, cartooning and illustration, acting for film and
television, and digital moviemaking.
(212) 998-7200 www.scps.nyu.edu
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, New York, NY – Courses available
in drama, performance studies, film and television, cinema studies, dramatic writing,
photography, interactive telecommunications, and international broadcasting. Study Abroad
programs offered in many international cities.
Also: Cinema Studies for the High School Teacher, July 10 – 28. Application deadline in March.
(800) 771-4NYU, ext. 310 or www..nyu.edu/nyusummer2006
OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE Performing Arts Camp. Includes filmmaking, urban dance, Music
Video, Acting for Film and photography. 800.718.2787 or www.socapa.org
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Los Angeles, CA – Summer of Art programs for college
credit offer classes in painting, photography, graphic and computer arts, comic book and cartoon
illustrations, etc. Students must be 16 years or older. Scholarships available. Call (800) 527OTIS, (310) 665-6864. www.otis.edu
Performing Arts & Media Camps: Programs in Film/Media, Theatre/Acting, Dance, and
Musical Theatre. Call toll free at 1-888-497-3553 or www.usperformingarts.com
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Savannah, GA – Rising Star program for
students who have completed their junior year and are interested in pursuing an education and
career in the visual arts. Savannah Summer Seminars for 10-12 for a week of art, fun, and
friendship.
(800) 869-7223 www.scad.edu/summerprograms.
SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, Boston. Pre-College Art Program in partnership
with Tufts University. Live in the Artists’ Residence Hall. Build your portfolio. Experiment with
media. Experience Boston. Deadline April 8, 617.267.1219 or www.smfa.edu
School of Visual Arts, New York City. Pre-college programs in Animation, Filmmaking,
Screenwriting, Cartooning, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture and Drawing, Printmaking and
Drawing, Graphic Design with 3D workshop, Type Design with 3D, Interior Design, Illustration,
Darkroom Photography, Computer Art, Visual and Critical Studies. Housing is available.
www.sva.edu; admissions@sva.edu or call 212-592-2100.
SKIDMORE COLLEGE Saratoga Springs, NY – Pre-college AP/Art program in studio art for
talented high school students. Scholarships available. (518) 580-5590 www.skidmore.edu
WALNUT HILL Intensive summer program in the arts located near Boston. (508) 650-5020
www.walnuthillarts.org
Aviation:
AVIATION CAREER EDUCATION - 1 week day camp at LAX that introduces students to the
world of aviation. Sponsored by the Air Transport Association For more information call:
310/725-3804 Community Relations (310) 646-5742
pcp@barnard.edu
Business:
SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE. Academy of Business Leaders Free seven-week
program that teaches the skills, ethics and processes of business, finance and entrepreneurship
to empower high school students toward higher education and greater career goals. Located on
8 Southern California College campuses. Call (626) 302-4437
www.abl.org
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA: The Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship
introduces students to finance, banking, stock and bond markets, sales, advertising, global trade
issues, and the significance of effective collaboration. Contact Leann Mischel at 570-372-4513 or
email at mischel@susqu.edu.
Texas A&M - Mays Business School Business weeklong Careers Awareness Program for highachieving underrepresented high school juniors (seniors in the fall). The program including room
and board is free to those invited. For application and more information go to
http://maysbba.tamu.edu/recommendme
Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship: www.bankstreet.edu
UT Austin Accounting/McCombs School of Business: Accounting Career Awareness
Programs for grades 10-12 and McCombs Future Executive Academy for grades 10-2.
www.mccombs.utexas.edu/summercamps
Wabash College -- Opportunities to Learn About Business. Open to rising 12th graders, this
week-long program is ideal for students considering a business
Colorado:
COLORADO COLLEGE, Colorado Springs, CO – Courses offered in a variety of areas for college
credit. A busy outdoor recreation program augments the academic schedule. Based on block
system (877) 894-8727 or www.ColoradoCollege.edu/SummerPrograms. Courses include
International Study, Art, Architecture, Philosophy, Creative Writing, Language, Science, Theatre,
Dance.
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER – Interested in science, theatre, writing or music?
This program offers college credit and electives courses, plus great recreational activities.
Application deadline: May 31. (800) 331-2801 www.colorado.edu or www.summerstudy.com
University of Denver and CSU - SUMMER FUN AT AMERICA'S #1 SUMMER TECH
CAMP. For beginner to advanced students 7-17. Make your own video
games, websites w/ Flash, digital movies, C++ or Java programs, robots,
graphic art & more. Experience college life at our day/overnight summer
camps at 60 universities nationwide including University of Denver,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Stanford, UT Austin, UCLA,
NYU, MIT and others. Register for our summer technology camps online or
by phone 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Save with code WD26.
Colorado School of Mines - Pre-Collegiate Programs: Multiple Programs
offered. Click on Perspective Students to find list of programs
offered.
Engineering Design Summer Camp http://www.mines.edu/Outreach/Cont_Ed/design.html
Minority Engineering Program
SUMMET
1112 18th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(800) 446-9488 x3286
(303) 273-3286
mep@mines.edu
www.mines.edu/Stu_life/mep/
Colorado State University - Journalism for a day: Focusing on First
Amendment awareness and issues concerning our journalism programs.
Summer Vet Program: Real look at the field of Veterinary Medicine.
You can take courses that are part of the University's standard
curriculum and earn college credit, which may later be ... For general
information about Summer Session at Colorado State ...
www.summer.colostate.edu
University of Colorado at Boulder - SHPE/HENAAC: Math, Engineering and
Science Focus. Our Area Health Education Centers (AHEC): Medical Focus
Pre-Collegiate Programs Summer pre-college enrichment camps for kids
and teens. Search for day and overnight ... Summer Study in Colorado at
The University of Colorado at Boulder ...
www.campresource.com
College Living Experience (CLE)
The CLE Summer Program
1391 Speer Blvd. #400
Denver, CO 80204
E-mail: cokizaki@esa-education.com or ldennes@esa-education.com
(800) 486-5058 x 2
(303) 825-2533
http://www.cleinc.net/
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Summer College-Prep Program
Alpine ADVANTAGE
Located on the Alpine Campus
1330/1350 Bob Adams Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(800) 621-8559 ext. 8343 or 8289
(970) 947-8385 (Fax)
mdoyle@coloradomtn.edu (Email)
www.coloradomtn.edu (Web)
Trinidad State Junior College - This is a pre- collegiate program for
high school and our goal is to ... A six-week summer residential camp
exposes students to a college campus and hands on education. ...
www.trinidadstate.edu
University of Northern Colorado - The Center for the Education and
Study of the Gifted, Talented, Creative at the University of Northern
Colorado offers three summer programs for children ...
www.unco.edu
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. - Denver, Colorado |
800.888.ARTS ... talk to your parents about enrolling in our PreCollege Art Academy programs. ...
www.rmcad.edu/high-school-programs
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUMMER. PRE-COLLEGE
ACADEMY. June 21-July 5, 2009. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION. The Lamont School
of Music Summer program ...
www.du.edu/lamont/comm_precollege.html -
Communication:
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION - Courses in all areas of
communication – writing, film, public speaking, photography.
www.soc.american.edu/highschool.html
(202) 885-2098
EMERSON COLLEGE Summer Communication Academy for high school students. 120 Boylston
St. Boston www.emerson.edu/ce/
Economics:
Clemons University - Economics Summer Camps: http://business/clemson.edu/BBTCENTER/
Foreign Culture:
ACADEMIE DE PARIS, Paris, France – Academic programs for current freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors which introduce students to the French culture and Parisian lifestyle. Fee includes
tuition, room and board, books and material, excursion and activities for more information call:
(800) 828-8349. Info@oxbridgeprograms.com or http://www.orbridgeprograms.com.
AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE (AFS) INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS – International student
exchange programs in Homestay. Community Service and Language Study choices (800) AFS –
INFO or 876-2377 www.afs.org
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS – Offers two summer sessions, plus a French Immersion
program.
(800) 666-2556 or Email: info@summerstudy.com
www.summerstudy.com
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON IN CHINA—Two week program in China to
learn more about China’s language, people, and culture. Call: (714) 278-4583 or
experiencechina@fullerton.edu
FRANKLIN COLLEGE, Switzerland 2 five-week sessions with courses in Field Archeology
(Tuscany) Italian and World Cinemas, photography on location in Europe, History of jazz that
coincides with the Lugano Jazz Festival.. 718.335.6800. www.fc.edu
L’ACADEMIE PARIS. Residential summer program in the heart of Paris for high school
students completing grades 10 to 12. Structured identically to its sister programs at Oxford and
Cambridge Universities, curriculum designed to introduce students to French and Parisian culture
and society. 17 courses to choose from. www.oxbridgeprograms.com or 1-800-828-8349
LEARNING PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL Established in 1989 to provide an academically
challenging and cultural study abroad program for American high school students. Spain, Costa
Rica, Mexico, and France. www.lpiabroad.com 512-480-8866
LEYSIN AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND – Summer in Switzerland program for ages
14 –19, and Alpine Adventure program for ages 9 –13 emphasize leadership training or language
courses, combined with sports, activities and travel. (603) 431-7654 or (888) 642-4142 or Email
usadmissions@las.ch - www.las.ch
Oxbridge Academic Programs: Programs for advanced junior and senior high students who
and to immerse themselves in a foreign culture. They offer classes from archeology to zoology
and have programs in France and Spain. Go towww.oxbridgeprograms.com or call 1-800-8288349 or email info@oxbridgeprograms.com.
OXFORD ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM Somerville College, Oxford, England A summer
study program that offers stimulating academic courses taught by British graduate teachers. 203966-2886 www.oasp.ac.uk
OXFORD TRADITION, Oxford University, England – Pre-college program for grades 10-12.
Program designed to immerse students in two academic subjects or creative arts while taking
advantage of the city’s enormous cultural resources.. (800) 828-8349 or
www.oxbridgeprograms.com.
SCOTTISH STUDIES SUMMER PROGRAM. (See University of St. Andrews)
SOPHIA UNIVERSITY. Tokyo, Japan. Asian Studies 1-800-40.STUDY.
http://www.ciee.org/program
TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, MA – Tufts Summer Programs in the French Alps offers a
variety of courses and schedules abroad, including: Tufts in Talloires, Tufts in Annecy, Landscape
Painting, and Tufts Summit. (617) 627-3457 or Email france@infonet.tufts.edu Adventures in
Veterinary Medicine. www.tufts.edu
TRAVEL & STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS – See AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE (AFS), EF
INTERNATIONAL, YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING (YFU) and LEARNING PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL (LPI) for details on summer abroad programs.
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS – Summer Abroad Programs in Leadership offered in Europe by
independent institution affiliated with Roman Catholic Church. See entry in Peterson’s Summer
Opportunities for Teenagers 2001 and at their web site, www.petersons.coml. Also: (972) 7215000 or www..udallas.edu
UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS Fife, Scotland – Scottish Studies Summer Program for
students who have completed 10th grade. 4-week residential program focuses on the history and
culture of Scotland and includes full social and recreational program. Telephone: (01144 1334)
462238 or e-mail sssp@st-andrews.ac.uk
http://www.standrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/sssprog.htm
Youth for Understanding – International student exchange program offers over 30 programs
worldwide, from language immersion to specific interest or adventures programs, some requiring
no language experience. Summer programs range from two to six weeks, and tuition and
application deadlines vary. (800) TEENAGE www.YouthForUnderstanding.org
e-mail
admissions@yfu.org
WINDSOR MOUNTAIN International camp based in New England offering travel programs.
(800) 862-7760 www.windsormountain.org
Foreign Language:
EF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOLS, Boston, MA – A variety of foreign language
programs offered in Spain, Italy, France, and Germany for students 16 years of age and older.
Programs and prices vary.
(800) 992-1892 www.ef.com
FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS:
AmeriSpan Unlimited (800) 879-6640
Language Link (800) 552-2051
Foreign Language Study Abroad Service (800) 282-1090
National Registration Center for Study Abroad (414) 224-3464
Language Liaison (800) 284-4448
Language Studies Abroad (800) 424-5522
On the Internet – www.worldwide.edu and www.studyabroad.com
General:
100 Plus Summer Enrichment Programs: This site lists a multitude of summer
opportunities. Some are specifically for at-risk students; some are open to all.
http://www.blackexcel.org/summer-progs.htm
ACADEMIC STUDY ASSOCIATES – Pre-college programs for all high school students at: U
Mass, Amherst, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, and Oxford. Cultural Immersion Programs in France,
Nice, Royan, Spain, Barcelona, Nerja, Cadiz, Conil, Tarifa, Sanlucar, Italy, Florence, Venice.
College Admission Seminars: Columbia, Tufts, UCSB.
800-752-2250 or www.asaprograms.com
http://www.nacacnet.org/Elist/
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Tucson, AZ – A Summer of Excellence. Pre-college program
offered to those completing their junior year that has a GPA of 3.5 or above. Students enroll in a
fully transferable college level class of their own choice, live on campus and take part in various
social and cultural events. Call (520) 621-6901 or Email soe@honors.arizona.edu for more
information. www.honors.arizona.edu
Austin, Texas area: See a list of Austin area summer programs at
www.news8Austin.Com/content/living/cummer_camp_guide/
BARNARD COLLEGE, New York, NY – Coed “Summer in New York” program for current
sophomores and juniors. 4 week session. Fee includes tuition, room and board, and activities.
Early application advised. (212) 854-8866 or www.barnard.edu/pcp or Email
PROMYS Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists: (617) 353-2563 or Email
promys@math.bu.edu Summer Challenge Program for students interested in business, law,
creative writing, persuasive speaking, visual arts, or science. (617) 353-1378 or
www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI – Pre-college programs. Call for catalog and information.
(401) 863-7900, or www.brown.edu/summer
Carleton College Liberal Arts Experience: Program for 50 of the best and brightest current
sophomores from across the country for an all expense paid one week summer program with
courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology as well as ACT/SAT prep and keys into
getting into college. http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/ or 1-866-767-2275.
The Cambridge College Programme at University of Cambridge: the oldest program for
high school students at Cambridge. It stresses the need of the individual student and provides
an opportunity to explore subjects on the skill-building level where no prerequisites are required.
http://www.cambridgeuk.org/
CAMBRIDGE TRADITION– Cambridge Prep Academic Summer Program for Grades 10 - 12 at
Cambridge University in Cambridge, Oxford, Paris, or Barcelona. (212) 932-3049 or (800) 8288349 or www.oxbridgeprograms.com
CARNEGIE MELLON, Pittsburgh, PA – Pre-college academic and fine art six-week residential
programs for current sophomores and juniors. Classes in Math, Science, Architecture, Art,
Design, Drama, Music. Call (412) 268-2082or e-mail: precollege@andrew.cmu.edu or
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - Summer sessions. www.cwu.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO – Chicago Pre-collegiate Scholars programs offered in July. (773)
702-7503 or Email http://summer.uchicago.edu
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY – Academic residential summer program in July for
grades 9 – 12. Admission is selective. Application deadline: April 8. (212) 854-9699 or
www.columbia.edu/hs/
CORNELL UNIVERSITY Ithaca, NY – Summer College for current sophomores, juniors, and
seniors. Three-week and six-week sessions available. (607) 255-6203 or
www.sce.cornell.edu/su/
CUSHING ACADEMY SUMMER SESSION 39 School St. P.O. Box 8000, Ashburn, MA. Offers
College Prep programs Critical Skills in English Math, Study techniques and Technology English as
a second Language, Studio Art and portfolio prep. www.cushing.org 978-827-7700
Enrichment Alley: Look for a summer learning experience, a gap year adventure, or a school
year program for individuals or groups: http://www.EnrichmentAlley.com
HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge MA – Summer school programs for 4 or 8 weeks. Live and
learn with students from around the world while exploring Harvard University. (617) 495-3192 or
Email ssp@hudce.harvard.edu www.ssp.harvard.edu
ITHACA COLLEGE - Summer College for High School Students for current sophomores and
juniors. Earn up to 6 college credits. Classes include art, music, media production, photography,
workshop in Sports Media. 607.274.3143 or www.ithaca.edu/summercollege
JOHNS HOPKINS, Baltimore, MD – Pre-college credit programs in Medical Science, American
Government / Pre-Law, Physics and Astronomy, Art History, Creative Writing, Computer
Applications, and more. Pre-college residential program for current sophomores, juniors, and
seniors who will be 16 by July 1 and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Call for information and fees: (410)
516-4548 (800) 548-0548 or e-mail summer@jhu.edu. Visit the website at
www.jhu.edu/summer
Long Beach Unified School District summer programs: http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: see summer programs http://www.maritime.edu
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMAN SCHOOL, Northfield, MA – Variety of enrichment programs
offered over six weeks, including a strong ESL program, extracurricular activities, off-campus
trips and a college fair. Call (413) 498-3290. Check our the web site www.nmhschool.org or
write summer_school@nmhschool.org
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL – College Preparation Program for current
juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, offers 6 or 8-week sessions. Application deadline in April 847467-6703.
www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY – Pre-College Programs / Summer Experience. 3-week programs
in ecology/genetics, finance/investments, literature, mathematics. Application deadline in March
(574 )631-0990 www.precolleg..nd.edu
OJAI VALLEY SCHOOL, Ojai, CA – Summer School & Camp for current freshmen through
juniors (ages 14-18). 2-week, 4-week, and 6-week sessions. Competitive Equestrian Program and
International English Language Study Tour also offered during sessions. (805) 646-1423 or Email
admit@ovs.org
PBWIKI list of college summer programs: multiple programs in multiple disciplines;
http://collegelists.pbwiki.com/Summer%20Programs%20-%20General
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY Summer Opportunities for High school Students. College credit
for Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, communication, English, Film Geology History, Humanities,
Nutrition, PE, Religion and Speech Communication. 310/506-4280
seaver.pepperdine.edu/summerschool/highschool
Petersons: lists available for various summer programs. http://www.petersons.com/
PHILIPS ACADEMY Andover, MA – Choose from over 60 demanding courses, invigorating
afternoon activities, trips to colleges, and cultural activities. Financial aid available. (508) 7494400 or summersession@andover.edu
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Cannon Beach, OR – Haystack Summer Program in the Arts
& Sciences offers one-week and week-end courses on the beautiful north Oregon Coast. (800)
547-8887, ext. 4027 or Email summer@ses.pdx.edu.
PUTNEY SCHOOL Summer programs in the arts and international education in Vermont.
www.putneyschool.org
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE All free!! LAUNCHPAD. Provides the opportunity for students
to develop portfolios. Learn about traditional and computer animation or interactive
media/design technology. Field trips to film, television and special effects studios.. Field trips to
film, television and special effects studios. CHEMISTRY. Chem 10 Intro to Chemistry. A “hands
on’ preparatory course designed to introduce students to the wonder of chemistry. For entering
10th & 11 grades. BIOLOGY Bio 81, BioBrightStart, Basic Biology: A “hands on” preparatory
course designed to introduce students to the wonder of biology. Earn 3 units of college credit or
10 high school credits. PSYCHOLOGY. Psych 11. Child Growth and Development. Focuses on
the psychological growth and development from the prenatal stages to adolescence through first
hand observations of children. Open to all entering 10 th-12th graders. Earn 3 units of college
credit and 10 high school credits. Summer Business Institute at Santa Monica College.
Business 1 Intro to Business or Computer Applications; Intro to Computers, Business
Applications. Learn how to Write a professional business plan. Invest wisely in the stock market.
Visit corporations such as Verizon, American Airlines, J.P.Morgan. Meet Executives from
California’s Fortune 100 companies. Open to all 9th-12th graders www.smc.edu
SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE, Bronxville, New York – Writing, Science, Visual Arts, Film,
Theatre, and Music www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool (914) 337-0700
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Summer programs and camps, pre-college summer
programs offered throughout the country,, often through universities to provide high school
students with experiences in science, math, technology, engineering, or healthcare. This site
gives a list of precollege STEM Summer Programs and Campus by state.
www.careercornerstone.org.
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, CA – Summer College for high school students offers
classes in: premedical sciences, engineering, computer science, liberal arts, humanities, intensive
languages, economics, accounting, statistics, mass media language, English for foreign students.
(650) 723-3109. Digital Media Academy. Technology Immersion for K-20 Educators, High
School and College Students. www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org. Discovery Institutes. 3- week
programs for high school students in Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Creative Writing and
Theater. summer.stanford.edu. E-mail summersession@stanford.edu 650-723-3109
SUMMER DISCOVERY – Pre-college Enrichment Programs at UCLA, University of Michigan,
University of Vermont, Georgetown University, Cambridge University, University of Vermont and
UC San Diego, University of Sydney-Australia. Programs range from 3-weeks to 6-weeks.
(888) 8SUMMER or (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA: Wind Ensemble Institute
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY – Summer College Programs for all high school
students interested in: acting/musical theatre, architecture, engineering, law, liberal arts,
management, music, policy studies, public communications, and visual arts. (315) 443-5297 or
www.summercollege.syr.edu (click Academic Life)
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA: Writers Workshop. One of only 27 programs selected
by Early College Programs as a Best Value in Summer College Programs for High School
students; open to experienced writers entered 11 or 12 grade. Contact Gary Fincke, 570-3724164 or gfincke@susqu.edu.
TELLURIDE ASSOCIATION SUMMER PROGRAMS Free academic opportunity for high
school juniors. Must be nominated by school counselor. At Cornell, U of Michigan, U of Texas.
www.tellurideassociation.org
The National Student Leadership Conference hosts career-focused leadership
programs at universities in New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Chicago.
Students can choose from one of 14 career areas, including: Medicine, Engineering, International
Diplomacy, Business, Sports Management, Forensic Science, International Business, Law, U.S.
Policy and Politics, Theater, Journalism, National Security, Education and the Arts. More
information on the programs can be found on our website at www.nslcleaders.org. Students can
earn college credit from American University. Financial assistance is available.
Texas A&M - Summer Enrichment Camps: Summer programs include Aggie Summer
Leadership, EXPLORE for those seeking careers in teaching, Business Career Awareness and
Summer Honors Program. Scholarships available to include tuition and transportation.
https://financialaid.tamu.edu/summercamp/
TAMU, Corpus Christi: http://tbp-highschool.mit.edu/highschool/
http://www.corpuschristidaily.com/article_detail_new.cfm?id=1309
Numerous programs for high school students
UCLA SUMMER SESSIONS – Variety of academic and enrichment programs offered to students
entering 9-12 grades. (310) 825-4101 or info@summer.ucla.edu
There are over 400 Enrichment programs described on www.EnrichmentAlley.com.
This is a free comprehensive searchable database. It includes numerous free programs as well
as many that offer financial aid. Reviews too! We don't collect any information about users so
there's no spam from the site.
UC SANTA BARBARA – Four 6-week pre-college programs for current freshmen, sophomores,
and juniors, plus a young dancers institute. (805) 893-2315 www.summer.ucsb.edu or
questions@summersessions.ucsb.edu
UC SANTA CRUZ – Academic Program for High School Students offered as a 5-week residential
program in which students take two 5-unit courses along with regular Summer Session students.
(831) 459-2524 or www.summer.ucsc.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI – Business, Art, International Studies, Engineering, Health
Professions, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pace Honors. 662-915-7621
www.outreach.olemiss.edu/SCHS
University of Mississippi-Summer Leadership Institute. 11th graders develop leadership
skills and prepare for college. The program culminates with a trip to Washington D.C. In
addition, students will earn six hours of college credit. For more information call 662-915-1203
or 662-915-6614 or email jewilkin@olemiss.edu.
WELLESLEY COLLEGE, Norwood, MA – Exploration Summer Programs for current sophomores
and juniors offered in two 3-week sessions. Spaces are filled as applications are received. (781)
762-7400 www.explo.org
YALE UNIVERSITY – Exploration Senior Program. For Entering Grades 10-12. Choose 2 of
over 80 different academic workshops to attend in the morning and in the afternoon have the
choice of enrolling in a 3-week college seminar, a 3-week Princeton Review test preparation
course or a three 1-week mini-courses which range in subject matter from Photography and
Neuroscience to Southern Cooking and Ultimate Frisbee. Special events in the late afternoons
and evenings that allow you to craft a summer experience that is unique for you. Call (781)7627400
www.@explo.org
Westminster College in Salt Lake City: see summer programs
http://www.westminstercollege.edu
Health:
GENE BLACK MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM - Program to encourage high school students to
pursue careers in the health professions. Spend a month in a hospital observing health care
professionals at work at 18-20 different hospitals in the Los Angeles and San Bernardino
Counties. Weekly stipend of $50 given to each student to cover incidental expenses.
http://www.lapedsoc.org/summer/index.html
Howard University Summer Enrichment Program and recruitment: Target: African
American/Hispanic students applying for admission to health professions in the CPNAHS at
Howard. http://www.cpnahs.howard.edu/ctr
Honors Programs:
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA - Two six-week residential honors programs for juniors and
seniors who have a B+ or better, and combined PSAT scores of 118 or combined SAT scores of
1180, one focusing on general studies and one on research. Additional special programs offered
to ambitious students. Financial assistance available. General Honors Program: (617) 353-1378
or www.bu.edu/summer Institute for Television, Film & Radio Production Research Honors
Program: (617) 353-2600 or physics.bu.edu/highschool.html.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Provo, UT – Offers a Summer Scholars Academy for
students entering grades 9 – 12 and Summer Scholars Pre-professional Programs for grades
10-12. (801) 422-5000 www.byu.edu
Summer Honors Programs for High School Sophomores www.summerccollege.cornell.edu.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, OH – Junior Scholars Program for students completing their
junior year in high school and who have at least a 3.5 GPA. Application deadline in May. (513)
529-5825 or www.muohio.edu/juniorscholars/
ROBERT E. COOK HONORS COLLEGE—Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Two sessions
offered: July 11-24 and July 25-31. Discipline designed courses to prepare students for college
life and get an intensive exploration of academics. (800)487-9122 or www.iup.edu/honors
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED – College Gifted Programs offered in California, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Six sessions beginning in June Held
at Vassar College, Bryn Mawr College, Drew University, George School, Dennison University,
Amherst, Emory, Princeton, UT at Austin and UC-Berkley. (866) 303-4744 or e-mail Info@cgpsig.com www.giftedstudy.com for the http://www.giftedstudy.com/
Texas Governor’s School: summer residential program for high-achieving high school
students. Summer residential programs for high-achieving high school students are held at
Lamar University (, Midwestern State University,, and University of North Texas. Texas
Governors School: www.tea.state.tx.us/taa/stanprog040708.html
Texas Talented and Gifted Summer Programs: The 2009 edition of Insights, the TAGT
Catalog of Scholarships, Grants, and Awards is online now! Download the full document or
visit www.txgifted.org to access individual applications, instructions, resources, and maps.
Both programs and applications for scholarships are explained.
Texas Tech Welch Summer Scholar Program: 10-14 exceptional high school juniors and
seniors participate in a 21 day program in basic chemical research.
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/chemistry/wssp/index.php
Texas Tech Clark Scholars Program: intensive seven week summer research program for
highly qualified juniors and seniors; the selected scholar will have an opportunity to assist
multiple dynamic tachers and TTU/HHI science education scholars with teacher and preparing for
summer camps for students in grades 4-12. $750 tax free stipend plus room and board.
www.clarkscholars.ttu.edu or contact Michael,snafrancisco@ttu.edu or Lynda,durham@ttu.edu or
call 806-742-2706.
UC DAVIS – Young Scholars Program. An Interdisciplinary Summer Research Program in
Biological, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. For sophomores and juniors. (530) 7520622. www.ucdacis.edu
UC IRVINE, UC DAVIS, UC SAN DIEGO & UC SANTA BARBARA. COSMO. Gifted/talented
students of math and science. Studies include Computer Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Marine
Science. www.cosmos.uci.edu
UC RIVERSIDE. Summer Academy for Advanced High School Students. 5-week summer
session taking university-level course along with an Enrichment Program which includes lunch
presentations by civic leaders and 2 field trips to a court house and Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library. Call 909-787-3044 or visit the Web at www.summeracademy.ucr.edu
UC SAN DIEGO – Pre-college Summer Scholars Program for current freshmen, sophomores, and
juniors with courses in Marine Biology, and in Marine Biology Field Experience. A GPA of 3.3 is
required for all programs, and a 3.5 for the Field Experience program. (858) 534-8277 or Email
summerprograms.ucsd.edu or http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/summer.Academic Connections 3week Summer Residential Program. Work with scientists in fields of Biomedical, Engineering,
Marine Science, Media/Communications. www.academicconnections.ucsd.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Summer enrichment program. Advanced students can advance in
calculus or pursue special topics in English, history, or a foreign language, among many other
opportunities. (773) 702-3792 or https://summer.uchicago.edu/
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC Summer Scholars Program. Public Speaking, Intro to Mass
Communication, Philosophy, psychology, Religion and Economic. 209.946.2424.
cpce@pacific.edu
www.pacific.edu/cpce
University of Oregon Youth Enrichment and Talented and Gifted Programs: multiple
programs..541-346-3084 or http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~tag/
UT Austin Summer Institute for the Gifted: www.giftedstudy.com
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS High School Summer Scholars Program. Earn
College credit in courses in Languages, Arts, Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Must
have completed your junior year of high school with a B+ or 1200 SAT.
http://ucollege.wustl..edu/hssp (866) 209-0691
Also, Architecture Discovery Program. 314-935-6200. www.arch.wustl.edu
Quest Scholars Program -- A small, highly competitive program that offers a five-week summer
program and five years of subsequent mentorship to low-income, at-risk students. Based at
Stanford and open to students who have completed grade 11. Deadline: early spring. More
information: questscholars.stanford.edu.
Juniors:
GEORGETOWN Washington, D.C. – Summer College for High School Juniors Program for
current juniors with a “B” average or better. Variety of programs and sessions available, with
application deadline in April. (202) 687-5832. Harringe@georgetown.edu to
http://www.georgetown.edu/ssce/sumspec.htm
Latino:
NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE. A program for Hispanic sophomores and juniors.
Call (512) 357-6137. www.nhi-net.org
University of Notre Dame: Latino Community Leadership Seminar for 40 outstanding
Latino students to participate in a stimulating leadership seminar the summer before their senior
year. Seminar will develop a strong commitment to community service derived from the vales of
Latino culture and of the Catholic social tradition. All program expenses including round trip
transportation to the campus are covered by the University.
Worchester Polytechnic Institute STRIVE: Target: African American/Latino/American
Indian students interested in engineering; rising juniors and seniors:
http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/program.html
Law:
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION (CRF) Summer Law Institute. Participate in
law-related workshops led by UCLA professors and experienced attorneys. Learn techniques of
persuasion, debate and discussion. Improve mock trial skills. Application deadline March 18
www.crf-usa.org click Youth Internship Program 213-487-5590
National Bar Association Crump Law Camp: Established to provide students entering
grades 9-11 with an introduction to the American judicial system. Housed at Howard University,
the camp will have an open enrollment policy; emphasis will be given to low-income students of
color. Tuition for the camp (including housing, meals, and transportation) will vary depending on
family income and number of dependents. www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp
Sam Houston Criminal Justice Summer Camp: For high school students interested in
criminal justice, forensic technology, martial arts, law, and team building.
www.cjcenter.org/college/camp/index.html
SUMMER LAW INSTITUTE An exciting week-long institute for high school students interested
in learning more about the American legal system. Live on the UCLA campus. www.crf-usa.org
Leadership:
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Medical, Law and Leadership Summer
Program offers students a unique academic curriculum that combines medical or legal education
with communication training, a high powered guest speaker program, mock trials/appeals, and
an enriching social experience. Offered at Stanford University and American University in
Washington DC. Call 1-800-994-NSLC. www.nslcleaders.org
Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill -- Girls' Leadership Workshop. A nine-day program for
girls who will enter grades 10 or 11 that includes a diverse assortment of themes ranging from
citizenship to the arts. Requires a token fee of $200. Deadline: February 28. More information:
www.ervk.org
Claremont McKenna College -- Step Up To Leadership Program. Open to rising 10th and 11th
graders nominated by their principal, this week-long program affiliated with CMC's Kravis
Leadership Institute is free but does not include transportation costs. Claremont McKenna is a
selective private college in southern California. Deadline: Spring. More information:
www.cmc.edu.
Math/Science/Engineering:
California Institute of Technology: Young Engineering and Science Scholars: Target:
Historically under-represented students in science and engineering; rising sophomores and
juniors. http://www.yess.caltech.edu/
Catalyst Academy: one week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores,
juniors, and seniors at Cornell University. The mission is to advance diversity in engineering and
its related disciplines. http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversityprograms/summer-program
The Curie Academy- 1 week residential program for high school girls who excel in math and
science. summer_college@cornell.edu. 607.255.6203
COSMOS – California State Summer School for Math and Sciences Four-week residential
experience at UC San Diego. www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos (858) 822-4361
Curie Academy: Cornell University College of Engineering one week summer residential
program for high school girls who excel in math and science and want to learn more about
careers in engineering. http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversityprograms/summer-program
Engineers Dedicated to a Better Tomorrow: Resources-Pre-College: Lists over 50
introductory summer programs/Camps for Pre-College Youth
http://www.dedicatedengineers.org/Resources/summer_programs.htm
HOLLINS UNIVERSITY 3 programs offered – Hollinscience to explore your interests and
potential in the sciences. Precollege Program for exciting classes in creative writing, psychology,
history or video production, or leadership enrichment program to explore your leadership ability
and potential. Call 1-800-456-9595 or apply online at www.hollins.edu (click on Summer
Programs).
LEGACY HERITAGE INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS, Six week program takes
scientifically motivated students (juniors who will be seniors in the fall) to Israel at no cost. 212578-8190 www.legacyheritage.org
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Boston, MA – MITE’S Program. A rigorous six-week
free program designed to give minority high school students who have completed the eleventh
grade an introduction to engineering and science as a potential career. (617) 253-3298
mit.edu/mites/www
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MITES: Target: First-generation, historically
under-represented in science and engineering, rising seniors: http://web.mit.edu/mites.www/
Missouri University of Science and Technology: Center for Pre-College Programs including
math, engineering, technology, and science summer programs; academic year workshop; inschool math, engineering, technology, and science programs; and state and regional academic
competitions. http://www.mst.edu
Michigan Tech Summer Youth Program: Do It Yourself Scholarship Packet along with
information on summer programs for Women in Engineering, Exploration in Engineering and
Women in Computer Science. http://youthprograms.mtu.edu/financial.html
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute PREFACE Summer Program: Target: Historically underrepresented students in science/technology; rising sophomores and juniors interested in
engineering and technology: http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Two 18 day sessions launch high school students’
interests in engineering and science through interesting and self-rewarding hands-on projects.
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult/
SMITH COLLEGE Northhampton, MA – Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program for
high school girls entering grades 9-12. 4-week residential program. (413) 585-3060. E-mailccooke@smith.edu or www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS (SAME). Engineering and Construction
Summer camp.32 students from around the world will reside for one week in mobilization
barracks on Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, CA. Students will engage in hands-on
engineering and construction activities under the mentorship of SAME professionals and Naval
staff. Open to 9th, 10th, 11th graders with intent to pursue a degree in architecture, engineering
or related field. www.same.org click engineering/construction camps
800-336-3097x54
e-mail - dschreiber@same.org
Texas Programs for high tech:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/press/2008/011408press.pdf
Grants were awarded in January 2008. Contact the Texas Workforce Commission or individual
colleges to learn more: Southern Methodist University-seven week engineering and computer
science camp for 14-18 year olds and to provide scholarships for participants; Tarrant County
College District five computer science and engineering summer camps along with UT Arlington;
TAMU to provide scholarships to female high school juniors to attend summer camp and to
implement a program to increase post secondary enrollments in computer science and
engineering technology; Texas Tech University to provide one week summer sessions with
stipends in math, science, and computer science for high school students; UT Austin to expand
GeoForce which works primarily with high achieving Hispanic students from Southwest Texas to
increase participation, diversity, and graduation rates in science and engineering (summer
academies, campus, and field trips); UT Austin, computer science outreach to middle and high
school students, teachers, and counselors; University of Houston to implement summer programs
for under-represented high school students to increase the number of engineering graduates;
University of North Texas to expand mobile summer computer robotics campus for middle and
high school female students and special student programs to include all students; UT at San
Antonio to recruit minority females ages 17-19 to attend summer engineering survival skills
workshop and math preparation programs for engineers. Call 512-463-8556 or visit
www.texasworkforce.org
EDGE Program for Girls at Union College in NY. Engineering related.
Woods Hole Science at SEA Summer High School Program - out on a sailing research
vessel in Cape Cod! - http://www.sea.edu/academics/program_highschoolprograms.asp
Boston University PROMYS - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists http://math.bu.edu/people/promys/
Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/
University of Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS) http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
U of Chicago Research in Biological Sciences, Summer 2009 https://summer.uchicago.edu/minisite/index.html
USC Summer Science Camp for High School Women - marine biology and
oceanography - http://cesp.usc.edu/2009/highschool.shtml
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) - http://math.stanford.edu/sumac/
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) offers a 10-day engineering-focused
leadership program at UC-Berkeley and the University of Maryland. The program incorporates a
robotics project designed in conjunction with the Naval Surface Warfare Center as well as smaller
projects in roller coaster engineering, levee systems engineering, etc. More information on the
NSLC and the Engineering program can be found at www.nslcleaders.org.
Vanderbilt University hosts PAVE designed for students interested in pursuing fields of
engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology. It is a 6-week course in a challenging
environment. The student can request more information at https://pave.vanderbilt.edu
A list of summer programs with a focus on science and/or engineering, compiled by
MIT:
http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/before/summer_programs/juniors_mit_and_other_summer
_p.shtml
Science Service - http://www.societyforscience.org/stp/index.asp
UCLA Henry Samuelli School of Engineering and Applied Science summer research program:
http://www.seasoasa.ucla.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. Math and Science Scholars Summer Program. www.umich.edu
Summer study in Musical Theatre. (734) 647-4466
UT at Austin Introduction to Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering: An Equal
Opportunity in Engineering Program is a free, five-day residential program for sophomores and
juniors with the opportunity to discover engineering through hands on experiences and
interactions with engineering students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Outstanding African American,
Hispanic, and Native Americans students as well as those who have overcome any social or
economic hardship are strongly encouraged to apply. All students are welcome to apply. Call
512-471-5953 or www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/MITE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN – Pre-college PAVE Program offers a Summer
Program in Engineering, Science, and Technology for high school students. (615) 322-7827 or
Email pave-req@vuse.vanderbilt.edu or www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~pave-req/index.html
University of Notre Dame -- Summer Introduction to Engineering. ND offers this three-week
program for less than $1,000 to students who have completed 11th grade. Other programs
include an introduction to architecture and a low-cost week-long program for Catholics that
focuses on church teachings. Deadline: early spring. More information: www.nd.edu
Clark University -- Summer Science Program. Students who are between 11th and 12th grade
can enjoy three free weeks of thematic science study at Clark, a medium-sized university in
Worcester, Massachusetts. Deadline: March 15. More information: www.clark.edu.
Young Engineering and Science Scholars: Program at CalTech (Caltech Office for Minority
Student Education) http://www.yess.caltech.udu/
Military:
U.S. AIR FORCE, USAF Academy, CO – Science, Sports, and Foreign Language Camps offered.
(800) 666-USAF or http://www.usafa.af.mil
U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, NY—Summer Leaders Seminar, An introduction to life
at the U.S. Military Academy, Males and females, (845) 938-4041 or Email admissions@usma.edu
www.usma.edu
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY Annapolis, MD – Navy Water Polo Camp. Males and females.
(401) 293-5558 or Email schofiel@nadm.navy.mil
www.usna.edu
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY – Summer Seminar Apply after Feb. 1 at www.usna.edu/Admissions
. Offers the opportunity for high school seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during
the summer.
US Military Academy-Summer Leaders Seminar: gives outstanding juniors the opportunity
to experience cadet life at the academy. www.admissions.usma.edu
U.S. Military Academies -- West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, and the
Coast Guard Academy offer low-cost, week-long programs that provide a taste of military life.
Recommended for students who are considering the academies. Deadlines: early spring. More
information: contact the academies.
Music:
COLGATE UNIVERSITY Eastern U.S. Music Camp. Performing groups: ‘concert Band,
Symphony Orchestra, Concert choir, Jazz Ensembles, Vocal Jazz, Choir, Chamber Orchestra,
Studio Orchestra, Madrigal Choir, Women’s, Men’s, and chamber Choir.
www.easternusmusiccamp.com e-mail info@eastern
National Service:
AMERICORPS NATIONAL SERVICE – Earn money for college, and gain valuable experience
and skills that are vital in today’s job market. Apply by April 1. (800) 942-2677 press 7 (TDD 1800-833-3722) www.americorps.org
EL CAMINO COMMUNITY EDUCATION, Peacemaker’s Institute will offer conflict resolution,
peace studies and analysis of peace initiatives on local, national and international levels.
(310) 660-6460 www.eccommunityed.com
LANDMARK VOLUNTEERS – Two-week Summer Service organization for current freshmen,
sophomores, and juniors. Work at one of several important historical, cultural, environmental, or
social service institutions; locations nationwide. Admission is merit-based; limited number of
positions available. “Donation” required and $100 deposit due by application deadline.
(800) 955-1178 or www.volunteers.com
Lead America: Student leadership programs at several college campuses: http://www.leadamerica.org/colleges/index.html
PEACE WORKS INTERNATIONAL Community Service based organization founded by Peace
Corps Volunteers. Operates in collaboration with six rural CostaRican/Oeruvian communities
educating high school students through experiential global education. 626.798.5221 or
www.peaceworksintl.org.
Native American Students:
CARLETON COLLEGE, Northfield, Minnesota—Writing Program to prepare for college, liberal
arts, environmental science, and courses specifically designed for Native American students
preparing for college. Call (866) 767-2275 or www.carleton.edu/summer/collegehorizons
College Horizons: Preparing Native American Students for College and Graduate
School: Five day “crash course in preparing for college.” http://www.collegehorizons.org/
Politics:
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Washington, D.C. – The Next Generation Leadership
Program, Pre-college Programs for the study of American and international politics. (202) 2426802 or Email scholars@gwu.edu
www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars
JUNIOR STATESMAN, Georgetown, Yale, Princeton, or Stanford – Experience first hand the
drama, the power, and the excitement of politics and government. You may take this program at
six different campuses. Scholarships available. (800) 334-5353. www.jsa.org
Governor's School -- The programs vary by state, and not all states have a governor's school.
The schools vary in length and focus but are typically housed on a university campus. Most are
free. More information: contact your high-school counselor or state department of education.
Congressional Page Program -- Students can spend a summer, a semester, or a year
delivering messages to members of Congress -- and getting paid for it. Two four-week sessions
for 66 students each are available in the summer. Students live in their own residence hall and
get paid at the equivalent of about $14,500 per year. More information: contact your Senator or
Member of Congress.
Bill of Rights Institute's -- Constitutional Academy. Summer, college-level opportunity for
outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in history, American government, and
personal liberty. The program allows students to deepen their understanding of the constitutional
principles through readings, discussions, and active learning experiences under the guidance of a
faculty of distinguished teachers and college professors. Early application deadline is Friday,
January 11. More information: www.constacademy.org.
WASHINGTON WORKSHOPS, Arranges Congressional internships on Capitol Hill or politically
related office assignments throughout Washington D.C. 3-week sessions www.workshops.org
(800) 368-5688
Sports Medicine:
WEST COAST SPORTS MEDICINE FOUNDATION. Sports Medicine Mentor Series. One
week or 4-week (2 days/week). Provides students with a basic knowledge of sports medicine
and give them the tools to work at their high school with their athletic trainer in the upcoming
school year. This class is Free for high school students.726.0750 or www.wcsportsmed.com
Students with Learning Disabilities:
CURRY COLLEGE Milton, MA - Learning Academy. A Summer Program for High School
Students with Learning Disabilities for students who will be entering Seniors in high school in the
Fall. www.curry.edu click on “Learning Academy”. 617-333-2250.
Teaching:
Arizona FEA: The mission is to recruit and provide experiences and skills for high school
students who are exploring teaching as a future career.
http://www.ade.az.gov/cte/fea/Calendar.asp
Technology:
CYBERCAMPS - Computer camps located across the U.S. www.computercamps.com
(888) 904-2267
DigiGirlz High Technology Camps: Technology camps for girl; the goal is to educate and
inspire girls by introducing them to the opportunities and career choices available in the high-tech
industry. Multiple locations: https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
Microsoft’s DigiGirlz High Tech Camps
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps
UCLA MEDIA WORKSHOPS – Four one-week residential programs exploring the fields of
motion pictures, television, journalism, music/records, and the Internet. www.summer.ucla.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Women’s Technology Program (WTP) http://wtp.mit.edu/index.html
Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- Women's Technology Program. Not free, but at a
cost of only $1,000 for six weeks, the WTP is definitely a bargain. Open to students after
completion of 11th grade. Deadline: February 1. More information: www.mit.edu.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- Minority Introduction to Engineering,
Entrepreneurship, and Science. Offers six weeks of tuition-free study and all the fun of Boston in
the summer. Open to students who have finished grade 11. Attendees must pay transportation
costs. Deadline: early February. More information: www.mit.edu.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- Research Science Institute. Founded by Admiral
Hyman Rickover, RSI is the nation's premier summer program for aspiring science whiz kids. The
program lasts six weeks and everything except transportation is free. Students who get in here
can probably get in anywhere. Deadline: February 1. More information: www.mit.edu.
Writing:
BRYN MAWR COLLEGE Writing for College. This program prepares students to write for
college-level courses. For female high school juniors and seniors. 610/526-5376.
summer@brynmawr.edu or www.brynmawr.edu
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund High School Journalism Workshops: programs in 18 states:
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps
http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/hss_summer_workshop.asp
LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE Portland, OR – Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking for
current high school students. Two-week July program emphasizes creative and critical writing,
collaborative learning, and reading and writing across disciplines. (503) 768-7200.
www.lclark.edu/org/firacres
NATIONAL WRITING AND THINKING NETWORK Workshops in writing and thinking held at
Simon’s Rock College of Bard 413-528-0771 www.simons-rock.edu, Fir Acres Workshop at Lewis
& Clark College 503/768-7200 www.lclark.edu/~firacres , Young Writers at Kenyon College 740427-5207 www.kenyonreview.org. Lake Forest College Summer Workshop 847-234-3100
www.lf.edu. Monte Sol Writers Workshop at St. John’s College 505-984-6433.
THOMAS MORE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS The Collegiate Summer Program for High
School Students Courses in Literature, philosophy, American Political Tradition and Apologetics.
800-880-8308. www.thomasmorecollege.edu E-mail - admissions@thomasmorecollege.edu
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