360 STUDENT TRAVEL:
26 YEARS AGO, West coast Connection – Teen Travel
Experiences began with the goal of using exciting, memorable travel to enlighten
and inspire teenagers and to enhance their understanding of themselves along the
way. With a simple philosophy of “EACH & EVERY” we could never have guessed
how many thousands of teens would come to share in our spirited and tightly knit
groups where everybody is included in an enriching program. For more
information, please visit the website at: http://www.360studenttravel.com
ABBEY ROAD OVERSEAS
PROGRAMS: Language immersion
and pre-college programs in France, Greece, Italy and Spain. http://www.goabbeyroad.com/ (888)
462-2239
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
AdmissionSeminars: Columbia, Tufts, UCSB. 800-752-2250 or http://www.asaprograms.com
American Collegiate
Adventures (ACA): Pleased to offer a new
cultural immersion program in Florence, Italy! If you have any questions, or
would like to request additional brochures or information, please call ACA at
1-800-509-7867 (SUMR) or visit their website at: http://acasummer.com/
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY – SCHOOL OF
COMMUNICATION: Courses in all areas of communication – writing, film,
public speaking, photography.
BARNARD COLLEGE: Co-ed programs for rising
juniors and seniors in topics such as Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Physics,
Theatre & film, Psychology, Sociology, Writing, Literature, International
Affairs, History, Music, Dance, Urban Studies. For further information and
application, visit http://www.barnard.edu/precollege .
BEYOND GAP YEAR:
Detailed program information is available at
www.beyondyear.org. Beyond is a gap year
experience based in Israel that gives Jewish young adults the chance to broaden
their worldview before entering a degree track. Here, they will gain valuable
life skills, earn academic credit, explore their Jewish identity, deepen their
understanding of Israeli society, and chart a course toward a life of meaning
and purpose.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY:
Offers Special Programs for the summer. Challenge
yourself at Boston University this summer: You may also search for more info at
their website http://www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
BOSTON UNIVERSITY’S:
Seminars in the Arts and Culinary
Arts: www.bu.edu/lifelong
BROADREACH SUMMER
OPPORTUNITIES: Since
1993, we’ve taken over 7000 teens ages 13 and up on life-changing trips to every
corner of the world. Our success and reputation is driven by our unparalleled
course design… It’s not just where we travel and explore, but more importantly,
how we do it. Our programs inspire
leadership development, skill building, personal growth and global awareness,
while giving teens an adventure experience that will be forever etched in their
minds. http://www.gobroadreach.com
CAMP EXPERTS & TEEN
SUMMERS: Offers a FREE summer program advisory
service. They have the ability to find the perfect summer program for teenagers
and guide parents every step of the way while exploring the numerous
possibilities for their teenager's summer. Some of their program offerings
include: Pre-College Study - Community Service - Language
Immersion - SAT Prep - Art, Dance, Theatre, Film - Teen Travel – Internships
- Specialty Sports Camps - Computer Technology - Study
Abroad - Wilderness Adventure
For more information visit
their website at www.campexperts.com or contact: Karen Meister
Hodson, Camp Experts Consultant, 305.931.KIDS (5437) e-mail at: Karen@campexperts.com
CARNEGIE MELLON: Discover Carnegie
Mellon! If you're going to be a junior or senior in high school, consider
spending six weeks in one of six distinct pre-college programs. You'll have the
opportunity to take college coursework, meet people from all over the country
and have the time of your life. Please visit their website@
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
CARNEGIE MELLON:
also has a program called the Summer Academy for
Mathematics and Science which is a cost free summer program for high school
sophomores and juniors. You can check out the website for more info.
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html. If I can be of any
assistance in answering questions about the program, please do not hesitate to
contact me for further information.
CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL:
This program may help the students improve their writing
skills, strengthen their collage applications, discover a new academic or
artistic talent, and much more. For more information go online at:
www.choate.edu/summer
CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGES: Serving nearly 10,000 students per year, Concordia offers
the finest in summer language instruction is available for students in grades
3-12. Languages include Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. Deadline: spring.
More information: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/
CORCORAN SUMMER PROGRAMS: we invite you to discover the Corcoran
College of arts + design’s unique and comprehensive pre-college programs. They
are designed for rising high school juniors and seniors (ages 16-18) who want to
prepare themselves for college admission and undergraduate success in the fields
of photography, fine arts, and design. Our pre-college courses and programs are
conveniently offered throughout the year and draw upon the Corcoran’s distinct
resources. For more info: https://nondegree.gwu.edu/pre-college-programs
CORNELL UNIVERSITY SUMMER
COLLEGE: Programs available in Architecture, Art, business,
College Success, Computer & Info Science, Engineering, Environmental
Studies, Film, History & Politics, Hotel Mgmt, Humanities, Law & Gov’t,
Medicine, Psychology, Research & Science and Veterinary Medicine &
Animal Science. Three & six week programs available from June 25th-August
9th. More information at: www.summercollege.cornell.edu or find them on
Facebook or email summer_college@cornell.edu or call
607-255-6203.
Columbia
University: Study at Columbia or abroad
programs, The Barcelona Experience, and Jordan Experience offers students
entering 11th - 12th grade the opportunity to
examine the history, art, and urban development of Barcelona, Spain, and Jordan
enriching their understanding of how European and Middle Eastern communities
develop local, regional, and national, and international identities. Please
visit at http://www.ce.columbia.edu/hs/ to learn more about
their programs.
DREXEL SUMMER
INSTITUTES:
Drexel's Summer Institutes are designed
to provide motivated high school students with the opportunity for college-level
study and research. They're offered in everything from business to medicine to
design. Visit http://summerprograms.mobi/tag/drexel-university-summer-program for more information.
EMORY PRE-COLLEGE
PROGRAM: The Emory
Pre-College program gives college-bound high school students an exciting glimpse
of academic & residential life at a top-ranked national university. Both
credit & non-credit courses available in Science, Pre-Professional (Law
& Medicine), Arts & Humanities and the Social Sciences. A limited amount
of financial aid is available. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and complete the separate financial
aid application online by the deadline (MARCH 1ST!!!!) Applicants must be 16
years of age and be rising juniors or seniors (i.e. current, sophomores or
juniors) and be committed to engaging in college-level work during the summer.
Apply online: at www.college.emory.edu/pre-college .
Games Ahead
2K4: DigiPen
Institute of Technology is the leader in video game development education. It
presents a summer workshop series designed to introduce participants of all
experience levels to the fundamentals of game programming and 3D computer
animation. Please call at 425-558-0299 and/or fax at 425-558-0378. For further
information and application, visit: https://projectfun.digipen.edu/pre-college-program/
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE
SUMMER 2001 PROGRAM: GW Pre-College courses
provide an exciting and unique opportunity for high school students to
experience the academic rigors of learning in a college environment. Courses are
taught by expert GW faculty and scholar practitioners. For further information
and application, visit http://www.gwu.edu/pre-college-program
Harvard Summer
School: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors take
college classes, meet students from around the world, and take part in many
activities: dances, a trivia bowl, a talent show, trips to other colleges, a
college fair, music groups, and sports. Students choose their courses and plan
their own time. They will live together in a Harvard dormitory and select two
courses (one of which will be an expository writing class or a math class) from
a list of regular offerings. www.ssp.harvard.edu.
HOLLINSUMMER: a two-week program that
gives high school girls a taste of college life. You'll sign up for two
noncredit classes, live on campus with girls from all over the country, and
enjoy a full roster of extracurricular activities. New this year: Hollinsummer
will offer seven athletic clinics and one outdoor program. For more information,
please visit their website at: https://www.hollins.edu/summerprograms/hollinsummer/
THE HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE @ UNIVERSITY
OF MIAMI: The HHMI High School Scholars Program is an exciting
opportunity for public and private students with a passion for science to gain
hands on research experience. Students, work in teams, to conduct biomedical
research over the course of seven weeks at the University of Miami (UM).
Placements are available in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, ophthalmology,
biology, and other research areas tailored to students’ interests and
experience. We consider applicants from Miami-Dade County who are entering
their junior or senior year of high school (again – current sophomores &
juniors) in 2011. Admission is based on a combination of high school grades,
courses taken, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and career goals. Students
must submit all of the require materials before an admissions decision can be
made. Apply online at http://www.miami.edu/index.php/undergraduate_research_and_community_outreach/community_outreach_programs/hhmi_highschool_scholars/ and hurry –
deadline is April 8th!
InternATIONAL sTUDENT
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS:
A year away can’t be measured in days alone. You’ll only
be gone for a school year, but the experience will enrich the rest of your life.
Living in another country for a year is something most people never have the
opportunity to do. You’ll return with new knowledge, cultural understanding,
maturity and lifelong friends from your host country. www.asse.com
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY’S EARLY ENROLLMENT
PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: Fields of study available
– College of Business, College of Culinary Arts, & The Hospitality College.
Must have an overall GPA of 2.75 & a minimum B- IN ENGLISH. Visit Johnson
& Wales’ website @ http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=53721 and select
“Admissions & aid” and then click on “High School Juniors”.
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY’S CULINARY ARTS
SUMMER EDUCATOR PROGRAMS
The culinary arts and baking & pastry arts programs
build upon your knowledge of these fields. Choose one of two levels of culinary
arts or baking and pastry arts, or one level of culinary nutrition based on
which topics best meet your educational needs. Culinary arts classes for the
week range from kitchen terminology, equipment identification and dining room
procedures, to garde manger, nutrition and spa cuisine, depending on which level
you choose. Baking and pastry arts classes range form basic skills and
introduction to bread baking and cake decorating, to light and healthy desserts
as well as advanced bread baking and cake decorating, depending oh which level
you choose.
For more info: http://www.jwu.edu/culinaryeducators/
JULIAN KRINSKY CAMPS &
PROGRAMS is the world leader in summer programs. From sports and
arts camps for middle school students to pre-college academic programs and
summer internships for high school students, JKCP offer over 20 specialized
experiences. For over 35 years, JKCP's customized programs have inspired
self-discovery, instilled leadership, encouraged creativity and provided
exciting environments for learning. Today, students can follow their passions or
try something new in the areas that interest them most all while having fun!
Please visit their website at http://www.jkcp.com/landing.php
JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER
PROGRAM: This is an exciting
opportunity for student leaders. Located on
the campuses of Georgetown,
Yale, Princeton, Stanford and Northwestern, this program offers a rigorous
curriculum, student-led debates, and an exciting speakers program. For more
information, see file for
brochure explaining their program, or visit their website at: http://www.jsa.org
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: Various programs
available to motivated secondary students through the Knowledge Exchange
Institute. The programs focus on science, medicine, environmental studies,
mathematics, technology, art, design, foreign languages, culture, economics, and
diplomacy. For more information, see file for
brochure explaining their program, or visit their website at: http://www.keiabroad.org/
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. More information:
http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/summer
.
Military Academy Prep
programs:
Juniors and sophomores, here is some information
regarding Military Colleges that offer summer programs. 1. Oak Ridge Military
Leadership Adventure Camp, Residential-Coed ages 11-18 Oak Ridge, NC
https://www.oakridgemilitary.com/?s=summer+programs
Valley Forge Military Academy Residential- boys ages
8-16 Wayne, PA http://www.vfmac.edu/academy/summer-camp/
Marine Military Academy Summer Camp Residential- boys
ages 13-17 Harlingen, TX http://www.mma-tx.org/
Camp St. John's Northwestern Residential- boys 12-16;
day-boys 11-13 Delafield, WI www.sjnma.org
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/jobsforstudents.htm
Northwestern University
College Preparation Program: Designed for students who
want new academic challenges and the experience of real college life before
finishing high school. You earn Northwestern academic credit for the course you
take. Over 100 courses available each summer. http://sps.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/
NORWICH
UNIVERSITY: The Future Leader Camp (FLC) is a two-week summer
program dedicated to developing the leadership potential of current high school
students. FLC provides participants with a challenging and meaningful adventure
camp experience while building an understanding of small group leadership
techniques, leadership ethics, teamwork, problem-solving and effective
communication.
FLC is not a military-style
boot camp for students with disciplinary problems. Qualified applicants will
hold minimum 2.5 GPA and, although not required, should be able to demonstrate
involvement in leadership-driven organizations such as Junior ROTC, Civil Air
Patrol, Sea Cadets, student government, athletics, scouting and school, church,
community or volunteer organizations. http://www.norwich.edu/undergraduate-admissions/leadership-camps-weekends/
or by calling
(802)485-2531.
NYU
STEINHARDT:
Welcome to our Summer
Programs. Every summer, high school to graduate school
students, and faculty, participate in our varied and exciting programs. Through
these programs you can benefit from master classes, private lessons and
workshops. You can learn from and play with top performers. We hope you will
join us and experience summer in New York City; the music, dance, theatre and
arts capital of the world. www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN SUMMER OF
ART: This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for
those 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges
in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their
art skills as well as students with limited art training are invited to
participate. Summer of Art scholarships are available to students who, for
financial reasons, would not otherwise be able to attend. Awards are based on
family financial information, portfolio, and teacher or counselor
recommendation. You must be a U.S. citizen and/or U.S. resident. You may only
use the awards toward tuition; they cannot be applied toward supplies or other
expenses. For further information, details and application, visit
http://www.otis.edu/summer-art
OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS: There
are seven programs to see which one best suit you’re
academic, linguistic, and even professional interests. For more information go
online at Oxbridge Academic Programs has been welcoming intellectually
adventurous high school and junior high school students to Europe for nearly 25
years. Professor James Basker, who founded The Oxford Tradition after earning
degrees from both Oxford and Cambridge, has designed these programs specifically
for students in grades 8 to 12 - all with the goal of giving young people the
opportunity to live and study in the historic and scholarly centers of learning
that are Oxford and Cambridge in England, Barcelona in Spain, and Paris and
Montpellier in France. These cities become our classrooms – the best classrooms
in the world.
Our teachers define us. They comprise Rhodes:
www.oxbridgeprograms.com
RISING STAR PROGRAM:
This challenging five-week program awards college credit
to rising high school seniors who are ready for a summer college experience.
Students may enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to
build or enhance their visual arts portfolios http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs
SARAH LAWRENCE.COLLEGE:
offers THEATRES, VISIUAL ARTS, and MUSIC as well as
evening classes in POETRY, SCREENWRITING and more. For more information visit
their website at www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool
;or e-mail highschool@sarahlawrence.edu
SMITH SUMMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PROGRAM: Residential program for exceptional young women with
strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. For more information,
please either call (413) 585-3060 or visit their website at http://www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep
STANFORD UNIVERSITY:
Summer at Stanford invites you to experience the thrill
of campus life at one of the world's premier universities. Our unique programs
balance challenging academics with educational and social activities including
bicycling and running in the beautiful foothills, tennis, golf, Stanford Summer
Theater, the Jazz Festival, and the Science Lecture Series. The campus
atmosphere is informal year-round. For high school summer
programs please visit this website https://summerinstitutes.stanford.edu/
SUMMER DISCOVERY:
Summer `programs including pre-college enrichment,
business and non-profit internships, on-campus community service, college
admissions and university visits, and middle school enrichment; please visit
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
SUMMER DISCOVERY INTERNSHIP
PROGRAMS: http://www.discoveryinternships.com/
SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS: Attending a
pre-college program anywhere is a wonderful summer experience. Attending a
SUMMER STUDY program at Penn State University, The University of Colorado at
Boulder, The University of Vermont or The Sorbonne in Paris, is a summer like
never before! www.bestsummerever.com
SUMMER IN CHINA
PROGRAMS: www.wheretherebedragons.com
THE BRONFMAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIPS IN
ISRAEL: High school juniors
spend their summer traveling through Israel, exploring their Jewish identity,
and meeting thinkers, authors, artists, and educators in an all expense paid, 5
week experience that changed their lives. Visit www.bronfman.org
THE TASIS SCHOOLS SUMMER
PROGRAMS: Offers a
wide range of options that combine challenging academic enrichment with
extensive travel in Europe, sports, and activities for students 6-18. Campuses
are in England, Spain and Switzerland. For more information call (202) 965-5800
or go to their internet site at: http://www.tasis.com/
TELLURIDE ASSOCIATION SUMMER
PROGRAMS: A TASP is a six-week educational experience for high
school juniors that offer challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary
school or even college. Each program is designed to bring together young people
from around the world who share a passion for learning. Telluride students, or
TASPers, attend a seminar led by college and university faculty members and
participate in many other educational and social activities outside the
classroom. Students attend TASPs because they want to challenge and change
themselves. Telluride Association seeks students from all kinds of educational
backgrounds who demonstrate intellectual curiosity and motivation, rather than
prior knowledge of the seminar's subject matter. TASPers participate solely for
the pleasure and rewards of learning with other intelligent, highly motivated
students. The TASP offers no grades or college credit. Please
visit at: http://www.tellurideassociation.org/
Teton Science School
SummeR: Since 1967, High School Field Ecology has been Teton
Science Schools’ flagship summer program for students interested in ecology and
applied field research. Those interested in applying scientific inquiry to the
Greater Yellowstone Geo-ecosystem are rewarded with immersion in the natural
sciences in one of the most beautiful and most ecologically complex places in
North America. In-depth observation during field data collection, while under
the guidance of educator scientists help sharpen the critical and analytical
skills an ecologist needs. This course includes a backpacking trip in the Tetons
as well as an independent research project, where new skills are put to use
addressing a current conservation issue. Whether you hail from Wyoming, Georgia
or Germany, this four-week course is designed to bring out your best in one of
the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Tuition includes room, board and
instruction. High school credit is available. For more information, please visit
their website at: http://www.tetonscience.org/
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER
SEMINAR: The
Summer Seminar is a wonderful opportunity for rising high school seniors to
experience life at the Academy. The United States Naval
Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for rising high school seniors to
visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer. Students will experience
all aspects of the Naval Academy including the academic program and midshipman
life. The Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program is offered exclusively to young
men and women who have just completed their junior year of high school.
Go online at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY SUMMER LEADERS
SEMINAR: The United States
Military Academy will host two sessions of the 33rd Annual Summer Leaders
Seminar. The Summer Leaders Seminar provides outstanding high school juniors
the exciting opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic,
physical, and leadership-development programs at a service academy that features
small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a
foundation for future graduate study. Nationwide, 800 students will be invited
who meet the following guidelines:
- in the top fifth of their high school class;
- pursuing a college-preparatory curriculum;
- strong PSAT scores;
- Demonstrated leadership potential by participation, election/selection to office, and honors earned in organized athletic and extracurricular activities.
Students should visit the website -
http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/SitePages/Summer.aspx - and fill out the
application form online prior to deadline. There is a rolling admission program
for the seminar, so students are urged to complete the online application as
soon as possible.
University of Florida Center
for Pre-collegiate Education and Training- Student Science Training
Program:
A seven-week residential research program for up to 100
selected rising seniors and qualified rising juniors who are considering
medicine, math, computer, science, or engineering careers. The program emphasis
is research participation with a UF faculty research scientist and his/her
research team. Students live in residence halls on campus. They attend lectures
on current topics, attend seminars/workshops in research and technical writing,
ethics, study strategies, and career exploration, and gain skills in effective
oral presentations. Planned weekend activities include educational and fun field
trips, sports, and social activities. http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/students/sstp/
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON ENGINEERING
CAMP: The Mentoring and
Enrichment Seminar in Engineering Training (MESET) program is a two-week
residential engineering-introduction program for students. The program is
limited to 50 students. Participants stay on the University of Houston campus in
a dormitory. UH engineering students will be their mentors and counselors.
- The MESET curriculum during the two weeks includes:
- An introduction to the various disciplines of engineering (“What do engineers do?”)
- Project-based learning (hands-on team projects involving robotics and engineering design contests)
- Site visits to engineering companies (including Johnson Space Center)
- Field trips
- Panel discussions by working engineers and current engineering students
- Fun at the campus sports and recreation center
For more information please visit their website at:
http://promes.egr.uh.edu/camps
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MATH AND SCIENCE
SCHOLARS PROGRAM (MMSS) is a program designed
to introduce high school students to current developments and research in the
sciences and to encourage the next generation of researchers to develop and
retain
a love of mathematics and science. For course
information, click here!: http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Summer Science Academy: Res/Day-Coed Ages 16-17,
Philadelphia, PA. http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/summer/high-school
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – PRECOLLEGE SUMMER
PROGRAMS:
University of Southern
California: The Office of Summer and Special Programs sponsors a
program called the Summer Seminars. 4 week program. Please begin the
application progress online at https://summerprograms.usc.edu/programs/4-week/
. If you have any questions, please contact at
213-743-1710
USDA Forest Service: Passport in Time
program at: http://www.passportintime.com
Passport in Time (PIT) is a volunteer archaeology and
historic preservation program of the US Forest Service (FS). PIT volunteers work
with professional FS archaeologists and historians on national forests
throughout the U.S. on such diverse activities as archaeological survey and
excavation, rock art restoration, archival research, historic structure
restoration, oral history gathering, and analysis and curation of artifacts. The
FS professional staff of archaeologists and historians will be your hosts,
guides, and
co-workers.
USC/Chevron Frontiers of Energy Resources Summer
Camp: All interested individuals
are encouraged to apply online at http://cisoft.usc.edu/uscchevron-summercamp/
.
VENTURES SCHOLARS
PROGRAM: member colleges - summer
enrichment programs Enrichment programs can help you prepare for college level
courses. Some of the program s are residential so you will have the opportunity
to stay in a college dorm with other students and experience campus
life.
Some of the enrichment programs are free while others
require a fee. Remember to speak with the contact person to obtain up-to-date
program information. Remember to mention that you are a Ventures
Scholar!http://www.venturescholar.org/hs/enrichment.html
VISIONS SERVICE
ADVENTURES: VISIONS mixes
hands-on service, intercultural living, active exploration, and close
camaraderie. We live together as a small group (16 to 25 students and four to
six leaders) in the heart of a host community. We work and socialize with
residents. www.VisionsServiceAdventures.com
WABASH COLLEGE: Opportunities to Learn About Business. Open to rising
12th graders, this week-long program is ideal for students considering a
business major. Wabash is a small, all-male liberal arts college in Indiana.
(The program is coed. More information: http://www.wabash.edu/news/displaystory.cfm?news_ID=8773
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST.
LOUIS: Washington University in St. Louis offers summer
enrichment programs to both sophomores & juniors in the realities of college
life as part of a small, select group. Participants will earn up to 7 units of
college credit that will transfer to most accredited colleges and universities,
giving you a head start toward your college career. And you’ll develop academic
and social skills that will give you a tremendous advantage when you leave for
college. As a Summer Scholar, you will be enrolled in real college courses,
studying alongside Washington University undergraduates Programs are also
available in creative writing, Japanese culture and Pre-Medical. Some financial
assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Information &
applications online at https://wustl.edu/academics/summer/ .
WEST COAST CONNECTION- TEEN TRAVEL
EXPIRIENCE: 26 YEARS AGO, West
coast Connection – Teen Travel Experiences began with the goal of using
exciting, memorable travel to enlighten and inspire teenagers and to enhance
their understanding of themselves along the way. With a simple philosophy of
“EACH & EVERY” we could never have guessed how many thousands of teens would
come to share in our spirited and tightly knit groups where everybody is
included in an enriching program. For more information, please visit their
website at: http://www.westcoastconnection.com/
WINDSOR MOUNTAIN: Student
Travel: Windsor Mountain
Student Travel focuses on creating learning experiences that use the world as a
classroom. Their goal is to help students discover the skills they need to carry
their personal missions forward as they become responsible global citizens. For
more information log onto: www.windsormountain.org
WOLFEBORO THE SUMMER BOARDING
SCHOOL: Enables
students to present a specific plan to parents and students when academic
progress is recommended or required for the coming summer 2009. For more
information log onto www.wolfeboro.org
,
Email:school@wolfboro.org
WOODS HOLE SCIENCE AT SEA SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM -
This three-week summer program at SEA offers motivated
high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a
variety of perspectives – scientific, historical, literary, and nautical.
Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Academic
programming is scheduled throughout each day, including on most weekend days.
Coursework includes lectures, discussions, laboratory activities, and field
trips; all introducing students to the study of oceanography, the history of
humanity's relationship with the oceans, and modern maritime issues. Teamwork,
leadership, and sense of community are the underlying values of SEA’s academic
curriculum. Participants not only grow as students, but as global citizens and
individuals. For more information log
onto: http://summerprograms.mobi/tag/woods-hole-science-at-sea-summer-high-school-program
Worchester Polytechnic Institute Operation
Catapult at: www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult
YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE: This organization offers
opportunities to study in 35 countries through an academic year, academic
semester, or summer program. For more Information and a list of available
scholarships, visit their website at:
http://yfuusa.org/about-yfu.php or
1-800-teenage.1
FOR MORE
AMAZING SUMMER PROGRAMS PLEASE VISIT THESE WEBSITES:
ALLEN'S GUIDE:
http://www.allensguide.com
STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(COMPILATION): http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED (MULTIPLE
CAMPUSES): http://www.giftedstudy.com/
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
