Summer Programs Pre-College Programs Long Beach Cal SOAP College Prep Summer Camp Description: Application Deadline and Fees: Most awesome college prep camp EVER! Deadline : TBA Fees: No Cost Locations: Long Beach, Lynwood, Compton, Whittier Rising seniors get a preview of what's ahead in all aspects of college admission and financial aid. Students who attend camp: preview the UC, CSU, and Common Application search for colleges and learn about college majors get a head start on college application essays learn about and prepare for the FAFSA learn about college life both on and off campus visit a college campus Check out the fun from previous summers: https://calsoapcollegeprepsummercamp.shutterfly.com/ Online application available at: www.longbeachcalsoap.org Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) Pomona College Grade Level(s): Incoming Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors (10, 11 & 12) UCLA Summer Scholars University of California Los Angeles Grade Level(s): Incoming 9-12 Summer @USC University of Southern California Description: Application Deadlines & Fees: An intensive 4-week summer academic program that serves rising sophomores through rising seniors from groups traditionally under-represented in higher education-students from the Los Angeles area and the Inland Valley who are first in their family to attend college, those from low income families and those who are African American or Latina/o. PAYS scholars participate in two core faculty-taught courses, Math/Problem Solving and Critical Inquiry: Analysis and Writing, additional electives, and rising12th graders are given the rare opportunity to work on a significant research project under the direction of a Pomona College faculty member. Website: Deadline: February 21, 2014 Fees: No Cost http://www.pomona.edu/administration/draper-center/pays/apply.aspx June 22 –July 18th, 2014 Description: Application Deadline and Fees: A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to qualified California high school students for summer study at UCLA. If you are a California high school student, you may apply for financial assistance to support enrollment in a single lower division academic course or to cover program fees for one of the following summer institutes for high school students: Acting and Performance Institute Art Institute Dance-Theater Intensive Design | Media Arts Institute Global/Green Business Week for Young Leaders International Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs: Model United Nations Mock Trial Institute Nanoscience Lab Sci | Art NanoLab Teen ArchStudio . Website Deadline: Financial Aid deadline April 1, 2014 Fees: Varies by program http://www.summer.ucla.edu/FinancialAid/hsscholarship.cfm Description: The college immersion program offers high school students university experience in a subject area of their choice. Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging, allowing students to explore new areas of study or build on their high school coursework. Choose from over 20 courses in a variety of subject areas. Benefit from academic instruction and support from faculty and staff. Receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful completion of the 4-Week course. Courses are designed to be both challenging and engaging. In addition to the academic experience, students will explore the USC campus, attend social activities and participate in excursions throughout LA. Varies by program Application Deadline and Fees: Duration: Duration: Deadline: Financial Aid deadline April 1, 2014 Fees: Varies by program Grade Level(s): Website Duration: Incoming Sophomores and Juniors http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml 2 Week Session: July 6 –July 20 4 Week Session: July 6 –August 2 Application Deadlines & Fees: Description: Balfour Scholars Program Indiana University Grade Level(s): Incoming Seniors (12) Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) Carleton College Grade Level(s): Incoming Sophomores ( 10) CLYLP Sacramento Leadership Conference The Balfour Scholars Program (BSP) seeks to minimize misperceptions about affordability, unfamiliarity with higher education, and difficulties with cultural adjustment that prevent students from successfully matriculating to and graduating from college. Scholars are taught to become stronger students, manage their finances, choose an academic major, and evaluate career options that best suit their interests and abilities. Once accepted as a Balfour Scholar, students attend a five-day residential visit at Indiana University-Bloomington. Students will participate in informational sessions and activities which develop their abilities to make informed and personalized decisions regarding their collegiate and career paths. Then throughout their senior year, students will continue to receive mentoring and access to resources to help make the transition to college a smooth one. Website: Deadline: March 15, 2014 Fees: No Cost http://education.indiana.edu/p16/files/BSP%20brochure_Web.pdf Description: June 22—July 18, 2014 Application, Deadlines& Fees: An inspiring summer program designed for the best and brightest college-bound students representing high schools across the country. The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) will select 50 high school students who are current sophomores and bring them to Carleton, all expenses paid, for a one-week summer program. The CLAE program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. In addition, workshops are offered to assist participants with their high school and college careers. Website: Deadline: April 1, 2014 Duration: Fees: No Cost Duration: July 5 to Friday, July 11, 2014 http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/ Description: Application Deadlines & Fees: A week-long leadership training conference in Sacramento, through which over approximately 3,000 of California’s best and brightest high school students have been prepared for the many opportunities and challenges they face. Conference participants are housed on a university campus and attend Deadline: April 11, 2014 Fees: No Cost Chicano Latino powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government. Website: Duration: http://clylp.org/programs/sacramento-leadership-conference July 19 –July 26, 2014. Description: Application Deadlines & Fees: INSPIRE OLC participants in the 12th grade who have been accepted to attend a college or university to pursue a STEM degree may compete for the PreCollege Internship Summer Experience. Selected applicants participate in a paid, eight-week internship with a NASA mentor at the NASA facility within their service areas. During this internship, the student receives a stipend and is then responsible for making all lodging, meals and transportation arrangements. Deadline: March 1st, 2014 Fees: No Cost Grade Level(s): Website: Duration: Graduating Seniors (12) https://intern.nasa.gov/ Vary( See Website) Description: Application, Deadlines& Fees: Deadline: April 30,2014 Fees: No Cost Grade Level(s): COW is a challenging summer educational enrichment program, which prepares male minority high school rising juniors and seniors to achieve success during the remainder of their high school careers and beyond. This is done by cultivating confidence, greater self-esteem, a stronger work ethic, and a commitment to achieving success in spite of the many challenges facing them. Students are also encouraged to seek higher education, and the program helps prepare them for the varied demands of the college experience. Being integrated into the college environment and associating with college professors and students exposes these young men to a world of new possibilities. Website: Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11 & 12) http://cow4life.org/applications/ June 22-July 19, 2014 Youth Leadership Project, Inc. Grade Level(s): Current Sophomores and Juniors (10 & 11) NASA: PreCollege Internship NASA College orientation Workshop (COW) Virginia Military Institute Duration: Business /Economics Programs Minority High School Scholars Actuarial Academy Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services Grade Level(s): Incoming freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (9-12) Description: Application Deadlines & Fees: The one-week program is designed especially the African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school students who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning, and like to solve complicated problems. If you have a passion for mathematics and an appetite for knowledge, you may have what it takes to be an actuary. This program will help you decide if an actuarial career is a way to use your mathematical ability. Deadline: April 1, 2014 Fees: No Cost-Provides a stipend of $200 for travel Website: Duration: http://business.illinoisstate.edu/katie/outreach/minority.shtml/ July 13-18, 2014 Engineering Programs Description: Application Deadline and Fees: ESP is designed to focus on academic enrichment related to math, science, and engineering; provide an orientation to the UW-Madison environment and collegiate experience; and demonstrate the importance of early preparation for the college- bound student. Participants will interact with UW faculty/staff, students, program alumni and other talented peers who share the same interest in mathematics, science and engineering. Deadline: April 1, 2014 Fees: $40 Application Fee (Fee Waiver Request available) Grade Level(s): Website: Duration: Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11 & 12) http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp/program.html June 21—August 1, 2014 Description: Application Deadline and Fees: A science and engineering program combining course work, hands-on projects, industry tours, sporting activities and social events. SUMMET is an excellent stepping stone to the lifestyle and rigors of college. Students from across the Deadline: April 19, 2014 Fees: Wisconsin Engineering Summer Program University of Wisconsin at Madison Colorado School of Mines SUMmer Minority Grade Level(s): nation stay in Mines’ residence halls, experience life as a college student, and receive instruction in trigonometry/calculus, chemistry, geology, computer science, physics and basic to advanced engineering concepts. Website: $50 Confirmation fee and $100 damage deposit upon attendance Duration: Current Sophomores and Juniors http://mep.mines.edu/web/2_visitors/outreach_programs/summet.shtml June 9 –June 29, 2014 Description: Application Deadline and Fees: This special summer experience is for high school students who have an interest in science, mathematics and engineering. The program is designed to acquaint participants with the engineering profession, the academic expectations of college and the nature of life at a university. Deadline: 5:00 pm on March 13th, 2014 Fees: $50 Confirmation fee and $100 damage deposit upon attendance Duration: Session 1: July 27-31, 2014 Session 2: August 3-7, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: Engineering Training Program (SUMMET) Santa Clara University Campus Summer Engineering Seminar Grade Level(s): Website http://www.scu.edu/engineering/about/ses.cfm Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11&12) Description: Missouri University of Science and Technology You will become acquainted with the various technological degrees that Missouri University of Science and Technology has to offer and what demands people face in these fields. This is also a great opportunity for you to get a taste of university life and learn what it takes to succeed in college. Minority students for this program include African American, Native American and Hispanic American. Deadline: April 30, 2014 Fees: $150 for tuition, room, and board Minority Introduction to Engineering (MITE) Grade Level(s): Website Duration: Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11&12) http://sdowp.mst.edu/outreachindex/mite/ Session 1: June 1-6, 2014 Session 2: June 15-20, 2014 Missouri University of Science and Technology Nuclear Engineering camp Grade Level(s): Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11&12) Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth (SESEY) Experience in Science and Engineering for Youth Grade Level(s): Current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors (9,10 & 11) PREFACE Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Description: Application Deadline and Fees: If you are interested in nuclear engineering, this one-week summer program will introduce you to the fascinating world of nuclear power and the outstanding opportunities in nuclear engineering! Website Deadline: April 30, 2014 Fees: $600 for tuition, room, materials and board. Transportation must be arranged by student. Duration: http://futurestudents.mst.edu/summercamps/nuce/ Description: June 15-20, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: SESEY offers a unique opportunity for high school girls and minority students with an aptitude for math and science in engineering fields. This one-week summer program encourages students to explore the world of engineering and to consider careers in its variety of fields. The program will culminate with a presentation of student projects and a display at the annual Corvallis da Vinci Days celebration. Website Deadline: May 17, 2014 Fees: $200 room and board (Assistance, including full and partial scholarships, is available upon request) Duration: http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/apply-sesey July 14 – July 19, 2013 Description: Application Deadline and Fees: PREFACE is a two-week residential summer experience at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for talented high school sophomores and juniors, who will enter the 11th or 12th grade in the Fall of 2013, from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields, and are interested in pursuing careers in engineering and technological professions. Deadline: March 31, 2014 Grade Level(s): Website Fees: No Cost. Tuition, fees, and room and board for the two-week session are all paid for by corporate sponsors. Duration: Incoming Juniors and Seniors (11&12) http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=658 July 6—July 19, 2014 Science, Math, and Medical Research Programs Scientific Discovery Program (SDP) St. Cloud State University Campus Grade Level(s): Description: Application Deadline and Fees: Participants will experience biological, chemical, computer sciences, mathematical, social and statistical sciences through laboratories, special demonstrations, presentations, field trips and lectures related to water quality and solid waste management. Participants will use the knowledge and skills they develop to conduct research on topics that have social and environmental significance in their communities. University and practicing scientists will work closely with the student in identifying, designing, developing and implementing the research project. Deadline: April 25, 2014 Fees: $10 non-refundable application fee, $4,000 program cost. Living expenses should be budgeted for. Limited financial aid is available to students in need. . Duration: Website http://www.stcloudstate.edu/pipeline/sdp/default.asp Current Freshmen and Sophomores (9 & 10) Advanced Program in Technology and Science (APTS) St. Cloud State University Campus July 6, 2014 - August 1, 2014 Description: Application Deadline and Fees: This is a special program for high ability, high potential 10th and 11th grade students who are seriously interested in a future in technology, science, mathematics or engineering. The three-week residential program will focus on scientific research for students from historically underrepresented groups and expose them to career options in technology. They will meet positive role models in these fields. Sessions will encourage professional mentor/mentee relationships. Students of color and female students are encouraged to apply. Deadline: April 25, 2014 Fees: No previous experience with computers or science is required. All eligible students are encouraged to apply. Grade Level(s): Current Freshmen and Sophomores (9 & 10) Website http://www.stcloudstate.edu/pipeline/apts/default.asp $10 non-refundable application fee, $3,000 program cost. Limited financial aid is available to students in need. There is no actual cost to attend the program; the costs presented are for living expenses. Duration: July 13, 2014 - August 1, 2014 Summer Pathways Boston University Grade Level(s): Incoming Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (9-12) Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy City of Hope Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences. Grade Level(s): Description: Application Deadline and Fees: Summer Pathways is a one-week, residential summer program for female high school students who demonstrate promise in the fields of science and engineering. The Summer Pathways program seeks students from Boston public high schools who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a summer enrichment program. Summer Pathways students learn about the wide range of academic and career opportunities in science and engineering and are connected to women working in these fields. Website Deadline: May 1, 2014 Fees: No cost, Scholarships available http://www.bu.edu/lernet/spathways/ Description: July 11-18, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: This program seeks to find students possessing exceptional potential to perform biomedical research. Summer students design and work on their own research projects in areas of their specific interests. City of Hope faculty members act as mentors who provide valuable guidance and support while simultaneously encouraging independent thought and exploration. Deadline: March 14, 2014 Fees: No cost, Most summer students receive a stipend of $4,000 for completing the 10-week program. Duration: Website http://www.cityofhope.org/summer-student-academy At least 16 years old and in High School Description: High School Explainers internship program Iridescent Learning The Explainers program provides a place for high school students to come to learn engineering, while also learning how to be a teacher and mentor to younger students. The Explainers come to our studios both during the school day and after school. Explainers work on hands-on projects, teach elementary and middle school students, and run activities during our field trips. Students receive internship credit for the program. Duration: Start dates range from the end of May to the end of June, and the 10 weeks must be completed by the end of July or August, respectively.1, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: Deadline: Year Round Fees: No cost Grade Level(s): Website http://iridescentlearning.org/programs/iridescent-science-studios/ - LA Duration: Year Round Opportunities Description: Application Deadline and Fees: 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. Deadline: April 30, 2014 Fees: Application fee $35. Program fee 5,000. Partial to full financial aid is available to a limited number of students based on financial need. Duration: Ages 14-18 The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) Smith College Grade Level(s): Website http://www.smith.edu/summer/programs_ssep.php Incoming 9,10,11, & 12 NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, or NASA Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, VA. Grade Level(s): Description: July 6–August 2, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: A 6-week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Deadline: March 1, 2014 Fees: Costs: See website. $1,800 stipend will be awarded. Website http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/scholars.html Duration: Incoming 11 & 12 SAMS: The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science Description: June 23 - August 1, 2014. Application Deadline and Fees: The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a rigorous residential summer experience for good students who have a strong interest in math and science and want to become excellent students. Students considering careers in engineering, science and other math-based disciplines are eligible to apply. The program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and building academic and personal skills to better prepare you for the college Deadline: April 1, 2014 Fees: No Cost. There will be no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to Carnegie Mellon University application process. The goal of the program is to prepare students for admission to selective colleges and universities Grade Level(s): Website http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/diversity-sams Incoming 11 and 12 Description: SMASH – Summer Math and Science Honors Academy attend SAMS. Students will, however, be responsible for books, supplies, transportation and recreational expenses. Duration: June 29 -August 9, 2014 Application Deadline and Fees: A three-year, 5-week summer math and science enrichment program for high achieving, low-income high school students of color (Black, Latino/a, Native American, Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander). Students live on campus during the program, learning to become competitive in STEM related studies at top universities while also developing a sense of social responsibility and leadership. Students also receive year-round academic support including SAT prep, college counseling, financial aid workshops and other activities. Deadlines: Register by February 15, 2014 Apply by March 15, 2014 Fees: No Cost Website http://www.lpfi.org/smash Duration: UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, and USC Grade Level(s): Incoming 10,11, & 12 Description: Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) Stanford University Grade Level(s): Grades 11 &12, must be at least 16 upon participation Berkeley, UCLA, USC: June 21-July 26 Stanford: June 28 –August 2 Application Deadline and Fees: This program offers high school students from diverse backgrounds interested in biology and medicine the opportunity to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and others on a medically-oriented project. Students work within one of the five Institutes of Medicine: Immunology, Stem Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Cardiovascular Medicine and Cancer Biology. The programs aims to help students understand how professional scientific research is conducted, preview working in a research lab and introduce them to top fields in medical research. Website Deadline: February 23, 2014 Fees: http://simr.stanford.edu/ June 9th - July 31st, 2014 No Cost. $25 Application Fee. Students will receive $500 minimum stipend. Duration: Writing Programs Description: Application Deadline and Fees: Deadline: February 21, 2014 Fees: The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Grade Level(s): Classes at the program are taught by reporters and editors from various media outlets such as The New York Times. 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 attend seminars on college admissions including SAT classes. After students return home, program staff remains in contact with them, assisting them during the college application process and helping them to apply for journalism internships once they are in college. Website Incoming Seniors (12) http://www.princeton.edu/sjp/ August 1 –August 11, 2014 Princeton University Summer Journalism Program Princeton University Duration: Fine Arts Programs Pre-college Art and Design Description: 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. Application Deadline and Fees: Website http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college-art-design Duration: Carnegie Mellon University. Grade Level(s): Incoming 11 &12 Deadline: Financial Aid due April 14, 2013 Fees: Costs vary depending on program June 28 - August 9 Pre-college Music Program Carnegie Mellon University. Grade Level(s): Description: A core curriculum of private studio lessons, major performing ensembles and music support courses are required for every student. Additionally, students are encouraged to take advantage of the many minor studios and electives offered every summer. Acceptance into each course is contingent on demonstrated performance level either by the audition recording or on submitted compositions. Application Deadline and Fees: Website http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college-music Duration: Incoming 11&12 Summer of Art Grade Level(s): Description: Programs include, animation, architecture/landscape, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography, drawing/painting in anime style, fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, sculpture, and toy design. Website http://www.otis.edu/summer-art UC Irvine Grades: Current 11 & 12 with min 3.0 GPA June 28 - August 9 Application Deadline and Fees: Deadline: Financial Aid due April 21, 2014. Application due April 25, 2014 Fees: Costs vary depending on program Duration: July 7 –August 1, 2014 Incoming 10,11 & 12 Summer Academies in the Arts Deadline: Financial Aid due April 14, 2013 Fees: Costs vary depending on program Description The Summer Academies in the Arts focuses on workshops in Art, Dance, Drama and Music that enhance students’ marketable skills and support career goals, self-confidence and leadership. Talented and motivated Summer Academy students receive practical conservatory-style instruction in small classes taught by graduate instructors, professionals in the field and, in some cases, Claire Trevor School of the Arts faculty. Students experience life as undergraduate arts majors through technical and practical training in each discipline. Coursework is intended to be rigorous and as close to college level as possible. Some intensives require the submission of placement audition videos. Limited need and merit-based scholarships are available. Website http://outreach.arts.uci.edu/summer-academies Application Deadline and Fees: Deadline: Financial Aid due August 4, 2014 Fees: Vary (visit Website) Duration Varies by course Outdoor Programs Description: Application Deadlines & Fees: CDC Disease Detective Camp is a week-long day camp for rising high school juniors and seniors that exposes students to epidemiology, the field of public health and the diverse career opportunities within the field of public health. Two separate, but identical iterations of the camp are held each summer. Deadline: April 11, 2014 Fees: No Cost(Meals and transportation are not included) Grade Level(s): Website: Duration: Incoming Juniors & Seniors ( 11 & 12) http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/index.htm Description: June 23-27 and July 21-25, 2014 Application, Deadlines& Fees: Founded in 1985, the program conducts a six-day leadership training program for 120 students and one academic year workshop for camp alumni and their parents. Training in diverse aspects of leadership, cultural activities to enhance self-esteem, college preparedness and career information are provided by role models representing law, medicine, education, government, and community volunteer organizations. Website: Deadline: April 15th, 2014 Fees: No Cost http://www.iefl.org/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=2 &cntnt01returnid=15 July 27–August 1, 2014 National Center for Health Marketing’s Global Health Odyssey Museum CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC) Inland Empire Future Leaders Program (IEFLP) Grade Level(s): Incoming Freshman ( 9) Duration: Internship Programs and Job Placement Assistance City Year Description: Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community, focusing on mentoring and tutoring youth in public schools. City Year has 24 locations throughout the U.S., and two abroad. Application Deadline and Fees Fees: Grade Level(s): Website No cost. Program will provide $200 stipend per week, health care, metro pass, and $5,550 educational scholarship. Duration: Must be 17 to apply www.cityyear.org/ Year Round YOC – National Work Readiness Credential Description: Website: This no-fee 25-hour, in-class program will culminate with the attainment of the industry recognized, National Work Readiness Credential paired with subsequent individual job coaching, career exploration and job search assistance. http://www.longbeach.gov/cd/workfor ce/youth_services/ Description: Website: Free assistance in finding a part time summer job. http://www.hirelayouth.com/Job_See kers.html Description: Website: This is a free comprehensive searchable database. It includes numerous free programs as well as many that offer financial aid. http://www.enrichmentalley.com/prog ram-search/233 Description: Website: A searchable database and spotlight profiles to recognize and promote the good work of leading college access programs, community-based organizations, educational resources centers, and scholarship foundations nationally. http://www.csocollegecenter.org/prog ramnp.aspx Various Locations Los Angeles Hire A Youth Enrichment Alley Center for Student Opportunity College Center