Summer Programs
Look this over very carefully and share the information with your parents. For further
information, check the website and follow the links, or come to Guidance.
Any programs requiring transcripts or recommendations must be received in Guidance TWO
WEEKS before the deadline. Deadlines are not flexible; allow plenty of time to complete
requirements. Please note that many of these programs have tuition and/or fees and payment
deadlines. See the websites or call the phone numbers provided for more information.
Washington University in St.
Louis
For rising juniors and seniors to develop
academic skills through specialized seminars to
give you a head start toward your college
career. For information, go to
www.summeredxperiences.wustl.edu.
Cornell University
Summer College Programs
Choose from programs in: Architecture; Art
and Design; Business; College Success;
Engineering; Environmental Studies; History
and Politics; Hotel Management; Humanities;
Law and Government; Medicine; Psychology;
Science and Biological Research; and
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. For
information, go to
www.summercollege.cornell.edu.
Summer Science at Jefferson
Biomedical Sciences for High
School Students
6/18/2012 – 7/13/2012
For students who have completed at least two
years of high school, are in good academic
standing and demonstrate a sincere interest in
biomedical sciences. For more information, go
to www.jefferson.edu/summerscience.
Carnegie Mellon Summer PreCollege Programs
Programs in Advanced Placement/Early
Admission, Fine Arts: Architecture – Art &
Design – Drama – Music and National High
School Game Academy. For information, go to
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
Career Discovery
University of Notre Dame
School of Architecture
For juniors and seniors who want to learn about Registration begins
studying architecture before they get to college. 2/1/12
Participants not only learn architectural history
but also the skills and responsibilities required
in contemporary architectural practice.
Register at
www.architecture.nd.edu/programs/career_disc
overy.aspx.
Fashion Institute of Design &
Merchandising
In 3 creative and inspiration-filled days you
will take workshops like Draping the Dress,
Concept to Consumer and Creating a
Promotional Campaign. If you are curious
about the creative worlds of fashion, business,
and design, then check out 3 Days of Fashion
at www.fidm.edu/go/summerprogram.
University of Notre Dame
Two week program for rising high school
juniors and seniors in Acting, Archaeology,
China’s Transformation, Dante’s Inferno, The
Brothers Karamazov, Entrepreneurship, Film,
Life Science, Literature, Policy Debate &
Public Speaking, Pre-Law, Psychology,
Theology and Voice. For information, go to
www.precollege.nd.edu.
Experiences in Architecture
The Catholic University of
America
The Experiences in Architecture program at
The Catholic University of America is an
intense three-week workshop for students
interested in architecture or other designrelated fields. Students are exposed to both the
academic and the professional sides of the
architecture area, as the city of Washington,
D.D., becomes their classroom. For more
information, go to
www.architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/ex
periences.cfm.
Washington University in St.
Louis
Enroll in two college courses for credit,
transferable to most accredited universities,
develop academic skills through our
specialized seminars to give you a head start
toward your college career and live in a
residence hall and enjoy social and cultural
opportunities with other scholars from around
the world. For more information, go to
www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu.
Forensics Mentors Institute
G. John DiGregorio Summer
Science Program
A Forensics Science Research Program for
high school students, located in the suburbs of
Philadelphia. Students will be taught by
leading Forensic Science professionals and
mentored by current Arcadia University
graduate students. For more information, go to
www.frfoundation.org.
George Washington University
Credit program for rising juniors and seniors,
non-credit program for rising sophomores,
juniors and seniors. For more information, go
to www.precollege.gwu.edu.
Emory College
The Emory Pre-College Program gives rising
juniors and seniors in high school an exciting
glimpse of academic and residential life at a
top-ranked national university. Students may
enroll in classes with college students, earn
transferable college credit, and explore topics
with professions who are the leading experts in
their fields. Apply at
www.precollege.emory.edu.
Alfred University
English Equestrian Camp
Alfred University equestrian camps offer a
wonderful opportunity for all levels of riders
from beginners through advanced to define and
achieve their personal riding goals during an
exciting, fun-filled week. For enrollment
forms go to
www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/equestrian.cfm
Penn Engineering
School of Engineering and
Applied Science
The three-week Summer Academy in Applied
Science and Technology combines
sophisticated theory with hands-on practical
experience in cutting-edge technologies.
Students can earn college credit in each of the
five programs: Biotechnology, Computer
Graphics, Computer Science, Nanotechnology
and Robotics. For more information, go to
www.seas.upenn.edu/saast
3/30/12
5/25/12
Pratt Institute
For self-motivated and responsible high school
students who are willing to immerse
themselves in college-level study with other
students who have similar interests. For more
information, go to www.pratt.edu/prostudies.
4/1/12
Carleton College
Liberal Arts Experience
Carleton Liberal Arts Experience is a weeklong summer program designed to introduce
the strengths of a liberal arts education. For
more information, go to
www.carleton.edu/summer/clae.
4/1/12
Bernard College of Columbia
University
A unique opportunity to sample pre-college
courses while exploring New York City both in
and out of the classroom. Students will learn
from dynamic faculty and take classes that
hone their critical reading and writing skills.
For more information, go to
www.barnard.edu/precollege.
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Leadership in the Business World
Leadership in the Business World is a fourweek program designed to introduce talented
rising high school seniors to the fundamental
knowledge and skills necessary to lead in the
21st century. For more information, go to
www.wharton.upenn.edu/academics.lbw.cfm.
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Management & Technology
The Management & Technology Summer
Institute is a for credit summer program for
students who want to learn about the
integration of techno logical concepts and
management principles. For more information,
go to
www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer/apply.html.
3/1/12
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Sports Business Academy
The Sports Business Academy is a summer
institute that provides an opportunity for
talented rising high school juniors and seniors
to study sports business leadership at the
Wharton School. For information, go to
www.whartonsportsbiz.org/businesseducationwsba.html.
3/15/12
Daniel Fox Youth Scholars
Institute
Lebanon Valley College
This residential program allows students to
complete challenging academic activities, learn
about career opportunities in their chosen
fields, develop the skills needed to successfully
navigate the social side of college life,
demonstrate to others a firm interest in higher
education, and acquire abilities that can make a
student stand out from others when being
considered for college admission. Applications
can be found at www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars
3/23/12
Career Exploration: Discover
Healthcare I
Einstein Healthcare Network
This innovative, hands on summer program,
being held at Einstein Medical Center is a
wonderful opportunity for you to have first
hand exposure to a wide range of high demand
healthcare careers. A few of the areas the
students will be exposed to are Nursing,
Physical Therapy, Emergency medicine,
Cardiology and Pharmacy. Information can be
found at
www.einstein.edu/aboutus/volunteer/summervolunteering-opportunities-for-students.html
4/6/12
Engineering New Frontiers
The Catholic University of
America School of Engineering
For rising high school juniors and seniors.
Students will work closely with CUA
engineering faculty members to explore the
wide variety of engineering opportunities in
our society. For more information, go to
www.engineering.cua.edu/ENF.cfm.
Ringling College of Art & Design
Work in college-level coursework designed for
exploration, experimentation and exposure.
Meet the challenges of project pace and
performance. Live and work wit like-minded
individuals and get a jump start and earn
college credits. For more information, go to
www.ringling.edu/precollege.
New York University
For students who seek to explore NYU or
college life in New York City. For more
information, go to www.nyu.edu/precollege.
Alfred University
Program are offered in the following subjects;
Art Portfolio Prep, Creative Writing, Ceramic
Engineering, Consumer Chemistry, Computer
Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering,
Robotics Engineering, Entrepreneurship,
Equestrian, Theatre and Swimming. For
further information and applications, go to
www.alfred.edu/summer/hs.cfm.
Boston University
Summer Term High School Programs offer a
variety of enriching academic opportunities.
You can enroll in BU undergraduate classes for
college credit, pursue in-depth research with a
faculty mentor, or choose from a diverse array
of stimulating, one or two-week non-credit
seminars. For program details, visit
www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.
Cleveland Institute of Art
Students can choose to focus on one of thirteen
different programs, including: Animation,
Biomedical Art: Anatomy for the Artist,
Ceramics, Contemporary Jewelry, Digital
Imaging: The Still & Moving Image, Exploring
Identity through Print & Enamel, Foundation in
Art & Design, Game Design, Glassblowing,
Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior
Design and The Poetry of Painting. For more
information, go to www.cia.edu/precollege.
Lebanon Valley College
Summer Music Camp
Learn from nationally acclaimed concert
artists, composers, and conductors while you
make new friends and share your passion for
music. For more information, go to
www.lvc.edu/music-camp
Washington University in St.
Louis
Explore the realities of college life. Live on
Washington University’s campus and enroll in
two Summer School courses. You can earn up
to 7 units of college credit. For more
information, go to
www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu.
Boston University
Program in Mathematics for
Young Scientists
PROMYS will offer an inte4nsive experience
in creative mathematical exploration to
approximately 75 ambitious high school
students with an exceptionally strong interest in
mathematics. Applications are available at
www.promys.org.
Pennsylvania State Police Youth
Week
This is a six day camp used to introduce
students interested in going into law
enforcement or a branch of the armed forces.
For information or an application, go to
www.pa-legion.com
Keystone Girls State
PA American Legion Auxiliary
KGS purpose is to inculcate and educate the
youth of America in the duties, rights and
responsibilities of citizenship. KGS offers
training in the practical process of self
government and good citizenship as practices
in a democratic society. June 24-30 at
Shippensburg University. For more
information, go to
www.keystoneboysstate.com.
Temple Summer
Temple offers courses on six different
campuses throughout the Philadelphia area and
Harrisburg. With day, evening and online
classes, you will find it’s easy to continue your
studies whenever and wherever you choose
over the summer. For information, go to
www.temple.edu/summer.
Georgetown University
Explore a variety of subject areas ranging from
Medicine and Law to History and the Arts.
Enroll in an 8-day intensive non-credit institute
or spend up to 10 weeks in a fundamentals or
undergraduate level courses both offered for
college credit. For an application, go to
www.scs.georgetown.edu/shsmdr.
Stevens Summer Program
The Stevens Summer is geared for highly
motivated and talented high school students
entering their junior or senior year. The
programs offered are Exploring Career Options
in Engineering and Science, Business,
Computer Science and Multimedia. For more
information and an application, go to
www.stevens.edu/summer.
6/1/12
5/15/12
Summer Scholars Institute
Pace University
For exceptional high school students eager to
experience a college atmosphere and
challenging classes. Choose from six areas of
study: Business Administration, Chinese
Studies, Education and Technology, Musical
Theater, Psychology and Theater Arts. For
more information, go to
www.pace.edu/summer-scholars.
Summer Dance Intensive
DeSales University
The Summer Dance Intensive offers
7/6/12
professional dance training to students ages 14
and up. The two-week program focuses on
technical training in ballet, modern, jazz, and
African dance Additional classes are offered in
ballet repertory, modern repertory, pilates,
yoga, and improvisation. For more
information, go to www.desales.edu/sdi.
Marist College
Get a taste of campus life and earn college
credit at one of two Marist campuses – New
York and Italy. For more information and to
apply, go to www.marist.edu/precollege.
Penn Law
University of Pennsylvania Law
School
Penn Law Pre-College Summer Program gives
rising high school juniors and seniors a chance
to try law school at a world-class university.
Over four weeks students experience the
Socratic Method, visit law firms and court
rooms, craft persuasive arguments and develop
leadership skills through collaborative
teamwork. To apply, go to
www.jkcp.com/pennlaw
Summer Internships
University of Pennsylvania
This is a chance to explore, discover and
experience professional life firsthand in a fastpaced, educational and fun environment. Visit
www.jkcp.com/internships for a complete list
of internship fields and to view some of the
companies you can work with.
Art & Architecture
Summer at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania School of
Design offers a four-week intensive studio
program in art and architecture. Art students
choose major courses and two-week project
minors. Architecture students follow a full-day
studio intensive every day and do not study a
minor. For more information, go to
www.aasapenn.org
International Affairs
University of Pennsylvania
This program blends world history, current
events and leadership training to help you
understand international relations on an
advanced level. It features debate, public
speaking and research workshops, with realistic
UN simulations, and guest speakers, including
international dignitaries, members of foreign
embassies and authorities in the field. For
more information, go to
www.jkcp.com/intlaffairs
Service Learning in Public Policy
Freedoms Foundation at Valley
Forge
SLiPP challenges students to interact with
experts in the fields of health, law and the
environment, to examine the process and
outcomes of public policy development and to
recommend ways to engage citizens, and
become engaged, in addressing issues of
mutual concern. For more information, come
to the Guidance Office.