2013 SUMMER PROGRAMS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
YMCA – Leader-in Training Camps (LIT)
Date: Session 5-6 July 14-26
Cost: Tiered prices – financial assistance available.
Email: www.ymcautah.org/camp-roger/lit
LIT is a two week specialized staff-training program which trains campers in
necessary skills and responsibilities to be staff in years to come. LIT’s
participate in leadership development focusing on team building, cooperation,
and supervision. They will work side-by-side with staff members to gain skills in managing group behavior,
leading activities, and supporting the staff.
Salt Lake Community College
Youth Summer Reading
Date: TBD
Cost: 2012 Costs $334.00
Limited Number of scholarships available with demonstrated financial need.
To speak with a program coordinator, or enroll by phone, call (800) 964-8888
6 AM-8 PM Mon.-Fri., 7 AM-2 PM Sat. and 10 AM-9 PM Sun.
http://slcc.readingprograms.org/level/6/
In this program, students become stronger readers and better students. They read twice
as fast, make
substantial gains in comprehension, and study more effectively. Students who take this program:
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Increase reading speed
Improve comprehension
Learn study skills
Enjoy reading more
The program includes five weeks of classroom instruction and stimulating activities led by an experienced
teacher, engaging materials that provide instruction at home between the weekly lessons, and reading in
some of the most enjoyable books ever written.
Brigham Young Language Camps
Start Talk
Arabic – Tentative June 24-July 13
Apply at http://ce.byu.edu/cw/startalkArabic/index.php
Motivated high school students are invited to participate in a three–week residential camp where Arabic is
taught in an immersion environment. Students attend classes and participate in cultural activities, sports and
field trips—all in Arabic! For more information please see our FAQ section or contact
byu.arabic.startalk@gmail.com with any questions.
Start Talk
Chinese – June 24 – July 13
Application period for the 2013 camp is not yet open (mid March)
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/startalkChinese/index.php
Motivated high school students are invited to participate in a three–week residential camp where Chinese is
taught in an immersion environment. Students attend classes and participate in cultural activities, sports and
field trips—all in Chinese!
Application period for the 2013 camp is not yet open. For more information please see our FAQ section or
contact byu.chinese.startalk@gmail.com with any questions.
Start Talk
French - June 10–26, 2013
Must have completed at least one full year of French
For more information
Please contact us at byufrenchcamp@byu.edu or 801–422–6701
Available options
Day Only
Includes three weeks of camp, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and lunches; earn one full year of high school
French credit. $580
Overnight**
Includes three weeks of camp, housing, meals, and evening and weekend activities; earn one full year of high
school French credit. $1,600
Financial aid is available.
An intensive French language learning experience...
What will I do?
 Fun and interactive classroom experience
 Hands-on activities and creative cultural experiences
 Build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
 Prepare for college-level French
 Learn how to succeed in high school French
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Earn one full year of high school French credit
Prepare for travel to French–speaking countries
Improve your resume for college admission
Learn more
How do I apply?
Participants must apply and be accepted before they can register. The application deadline is midnight, March
31, 2013. Notice of acceptance is given between April 1 and 30.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered only if space is still available.
Applications for French Camp 2013 will be open January 1, 2013
Brigham Young University - Writing Camps:
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/comics.php
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/onyourmark.php
Camp Information
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Grade level: Entering 11th–12th
Dates: June 10-14, 2013
Tuition: $160
Tuition includes five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, T–shirt and snacks.
Are you a sports fan? Capture your love of sports in the way you write. Our writing coaches will teach you
skills for writing sports–related fiction and nonfiction. You’ll also learn how to use writing to connect with
athletes, better understand sports psychology, and illustrate the intensity of the game to your audience. Keep
your writing at the top of its game!
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/hackasaurus.php
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/creative.php
http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing/flashFiction.php
A picture is worth a thousand words. In flash fiction a thousand words is all you have. Learn how to write
vibrant, convincing, and concise stories. Read examples of flash fiction, and tap your creativity through free–
writing exercises. You’ll also learn professional photography techniques. At the end of the camp your
photo/flash fiction masterpiece will go into the group anthology—and your flash fiction story will be
submitted to the website “365 Tomorrows” for possible publication.
A weeklong writing workshop for students who are entering grades 9–12.
Camp Information
 Grade level: Entering 9th–12th
 Dates: July 15–19, 2013
 Tuition: $160
Tuition includes five days of instruction, writing and classroom materials, T–shirt and snacks. Note: Students
must bring their own digital camera with them to camp.
University of Utah
PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Preparatory Courses (ACT/SAT)
Preparation courses for ACT and SAT exams are available to high school students (grades 9 - 12). The courses
are offered on the U of U campus as well as selected schools in the area. Enrollment varies depending on
school. Fees vary. For more information, please contact Youth Education at 581-6984.
Availability: SUMMER, FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER
NON-CREDIT
http://www.ahec.utah.edu/youth_programs/precollege_prog.htm
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
Youth Programs Pre-College Programs
Youth Programs Pre-College Programs
The Following is a summary of the Summer Pre-College Programs offered to high school student at the
University of Utah. You may proceed to an area of interest by pressing the links below or browse the whole
page by scrolling down.
Intermountain Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (IJSHS)
THE IJSHS is sponsored in cooperation with the US Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the
Academy of Applied Sciences and the University of Utah. The primary aims of the IJSHS are to promote
research and experimentation in the physical and social sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high
school level, and to publicly recognize students for outstanding achievement. Approximately 150 students and
teachers from the 5 intermountain states (UT, ID, CO, MT & NV) are brought together for the opportunity to
present original research. Winners also compete in the national competition. Awards include scholarships of
various amounts. The symposium is a three-day event. Fee: $50 registration fee due upon application to
attend - includes all meal and accommodations. For more information, please contact contact information is
Marti Frueh, Office of Student Recruitment at 801-585-8824 or mfrueh@sa.utah.edu or
tgonzales@sa.utah.edu.
NON-CREDIT
Summer Chemistry Enrichment Program
This summer chemistry program is offered to qualified
high school students who have completed either their
junior or sophomore year, and has one or more years of chemistry completed. Eight hours of credit are
awarded and will be applied toward University of Utah graduation requirements. Fee: Regular tuition and fees,
all participants are eligible to compete for scholarship assistance. For more information, please contact
Professor Ron Ragsdale, Department of Chemistry at 581-7621.
http://biosystems.usu.edu/htm/education/high-school/summer-academy/
Management & Technology Summer Institute – University of
Pennsylvania
Wharton School and the School of Engineering &
Applied
Science
Date: July 14-August 3, 2013
Tuition: $6,000
Website: http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer/apply.html 801-215-898-4145
This program is for credit summer program for students who want to learn about the integration of
technological concepts and management principles. The program is designed to introduce students to the
fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking technology and management concepts in
the 21st century.
Washington University in St. Louis
High School Summer Scholars Program
Date: Session A: June 9-July 13, 2013
Session B: July 14-August 16, 2013
Tuition: The fee for the High School Summer Scholars Program, per session, is: $6985.
scholarship assistance is available based on financial need.
Eligibility:
Partial
Be a current high school sophomore, junior, or senior.
Have an academic average of B+ or better.
Have at least ONE of the following:
- a combined SAT score of at least 1800
- combined PSAT of 180
- an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25
Website:
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu
Washington University’s high school summer programs provide academically talented high school students
who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year with a unique opportunity—the chance to try out
college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living and bonding with fellow students from
around the country and the world.
Washington University in St. Louis
High School Summer Institutes
Pre-Medical Institute
Writing Institute
Pre-Engineering Institute
Global Leadership Institute
Session A – June 9-July 13
Session B – July 14 – August 16
Fees:
Pre-Medical Institute: $4985*
Writing Institute: $3385*
Pre-Engineering Institute: $3385*
Global Leadership Institute: $3385*
*Limited partial scholarship assistance is available to students who
demonstrate financial need
Eligibility:
Be a current high school sophomore, junior, or senior. Have an academic
average of B+ or better.
Have at least ONE of the following:
-a combined SAT score of at least 1800
-combined PSAT of 180
-an ACT or PLAN composite score of at least 25
Website:
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu
Dates:
http://www.ncsu.edu/
Each summer, the College of Engineering at NC State University offers High School students the opportunity to
experience engineering, science and technology at NC State.
We offer a multidisciplinary week-long day camp for rising 9th and 10th graders and discipline-specific
residential camps for rising 11th and 12th graders. The residential program allows students to explore a
particular field of engineering in more depth while also experiencing college life at NC State University.
The Basics for 9th and 10th Graders
Who: Students entering 9th and 10th grade in Fall 2013.
What: : A week long DAY camp filled with fun and challenging engineering activities.
Where: Raleigh and Rocky Mount, NC.
When: July
Why: Because it's fun!
How: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/apply/index.php/auth/login
How much: $250 - $350. Program fees vary. Financial aid is available for families that demonstrate financial
need.
The Basics for 11th and 12th Graders
Who: Students entering 11th and 12th grade in Fall 2013.
What: : A week long RESIDENTIAL camp filled with fun and challenging engineering activities.
Where: NC State University in Raleigh, NC.
When: June and July
Why: Because it's fun!
How: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/apply/index.php/auth/login
How much: $675 - $775. Program fees vary. Financial aid is available for families that demonstrate financial
need.