2014 Summer Programs

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1 2014 Summer Programs Do something exciting with your summer! The following is a list of opportunities available to you during the summer months. You will have fun while learning something along the way. Note: Many additional summer opportunities (in addition to many mentioned below) are conveniently located at: ActionQuest Summer Opportunities (various locations) a. Water based (sailing, scuba, marine biology, water sports) summer adventure programs for teens (ages 14 18) with destinations in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Australia and more!) b. Check it out for more information adventures/ Alfred University Summer Enrichment Programs (Western New York) a. Ages range from program to program so check out the brochure or website listed below b. Dates vary by program c. Some of the programs listed: Art Portfolio, Astronomy, Theatre, Swimming, Computer Engineering, Ceramics and Glass, Creative Writing and more! d. Alfred University Equestrian Camps (Western New York) a. Residential English Camp for ages runs July 13 18, 2014 b. Day Camps, English and Western for ages 8 16 run June 30 July 3, 2014 c. More info: d. Contact Nancy Kohler, Director of the A.U. Equestrian Camps at or via to kohler@alfred.edu e. Enrollment Deadline: June 16, 2014 Art Institute of Boston (Lesley University) a. Build your portfolio by attending college art courses b. For more information, contact Lisa DeBenedictis at ldebened@aiboston.edu or yar@lesley.edu c. July 6 Aug 1, 2014 d. More details on this website: college/young artists residency/ Barnard College of Columbia University Pre College Programs (New York) a. Institute opportunities include topics related to Architecture, Dance, Young Women s Leadership and Writing while experiencing life in New York City! b. Various dates available June through July,

2 c. One and four week courses available to rising juniors and seniors in conjunction with Columbia University d. For more information OR to apply visit website at Boston College Summer Experience a. Seniors with superior academic ability, high motivation and maturity may earn college credits while gaining confidence in making informed decisions in planning transition to your next phase of life b. Course selections include areas spanning a wide variety from English, Geology, History, Languages, Math, Psychology and other areas c. Course descriptions listed here : d. Six week program: June 21 August 1, 2014 e. Apply by April 15! Apply! Boston University Summer Preview Program a. Week long, non credit opened to rising high school freshman or sophomores b. Seminar choices include: biology, mathematics and writing c. Session 1: June 22 June 27 d. Session 2: July 20 July 25 Boston University Honors Program a. Rising juniors or seniors may earn up to 8 college credits during this six week session b. Program dates June 29 August 8, 2014 c. Application deadline May 12, 2014 d. Financial aid is available if apply by April 18, 2014 e. Apply here: school programs/honors/how toapply.shtml f. Visit school programs/honors for more information Boston University PROMYS Math Program a. Limited enrollment for an intensive program in creative mathematical exploration b. Six week residential program from June 29 to August 9 c. More information is available at d. Application deadline April 15 e. Applications available online at f. Financial assistance is available Boston University Summer Challenge Program a. As a perfect balance between academics and fun, this two week residential non credit program is offered to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors 2

3 b. Seminar choices range from Psychology, Engineering Sciences, Mass Communication and Visual Arts. c. Full list of programs and sessions available at: BU Summer Challenge d. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until seminars are filled. Broadreach Global Education in 40+ countries a. Available to all students! b. Hands on experiential learning adventures center on Marine Science, Language Immersion, Community Service and Environmental c. Credited 2 to 4 week programs throughout the summer months d. For further information visit: info@goreach.com; Bryn Athyn College Summer Sacred Arts Program a. Bryn Athyn, PA b. Courses span three or four days c. Topics include: Stone Carving; Glass Painting; Metal Forging d. Various sessions per topic available e. Register today! Register! f. For more details or to register, go to Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre College Programs, Pittsburgh, PA a. June 28 August 9: Rising juniors and seniors! b. Advanced Placement/Early Admission c. Fine Arts: Architecture; Art & Design; Drama; Music d. Apply by May 1! e. Please visit college for more information on all the summer programs DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive a. Professional dance training for students 14 and older (graduation date 2014 or prior) b. Full two week intensive offer 3 college credits c. August 4 August 15, 2014 d. Application deadline: June 1, 2014 e. Scholarships are available to qualifying students f. For more information contact Timothy Cowart, Director of Summer Dance Institute at: Timothy.Cowart@desales.edu Drexel University Summer Institutes a. Competitive programs offered to rising juniors and seniors b. Preference is given to students with outstanding GPA s, excellent standardized test scores (PSAT, ACT, SAT), and active involvement in extracurricular activities or community service c. For more information visit 3

4 d. Institutes include: Biomedical Engineering Summer Research Program: July 7 11, 2014 or July 14 18, 2014 o DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 18 Camp Business: July or July o DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2014 (admitting on a rolling basis) Materials Science & Engineering Institute: various dates in July available o Also open to entering college freshman o DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2014 College of Law: Mock Trial Experience: July 7 11 o DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2014 Media Arts & Design (Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion, Music Industry): July o Rolling admission, apply now! Explorations in Mental Health Careers: July and July o DEADLINE: JUNE 2, 2014 Health Services Administration (July 14 18) o DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2014 Furman University Summer Scholars, Greenville, SC a. Rising high school seniors and juniors: Challenge your mind and have fun while taking part in lectures, discussions, laboratory research, field trips and projects. Look at the website listed below to review the different courses b. Two sessions: July 6 12, 2014 and July 13 19, 2014 (depending on your course interest) c. DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 15 (first come, first serve basis) d. Register at Furman Summer Scholars! The George Washington University Precollege Programs a. College Intensive credit programs for rising juniors and seniors Various 6, 3, and 1 week options available throughout the months of July and August. Online option available to rising seniors. Credit is awarded and typically transferable For more information or to apply, visit: intensive Apply by May 1, 2014! b. Blueprint Signature Summer Programs (non credit) Open to students grades 9 12! Courses available in Cinema, Business, Writing, Photography, Forensic Science, and more! Applications accepted on a rolling basis Visit precollege summer programs/ to apply! Visit for more information on Blueprint Programs Gifted Students: Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) offered on many campuses a. SIG is the premier summer program for gifted and academically advanced students between the ages of

5 a. Classes hosted at various colleges nation wide. Full list available here: b. Three week residential programs offer over 80 academic classes and recreational activities c. Non residential programs also available d. For more information visit: id Tech Camps a. Held at 60 prestigious universities this summer including Columbia, NYU, Fordham, Pace, Princeton, Vassar, Villanova, & more! b. One or two week camps and academic courses in Photography, Film, 2D and 3D video games, Java Programming, Photoshop & Illustrator, Visual Arts Academy. c. Visit or call TECH Lebanon Valley College Daniel Fox Youth Scholars Institute a. Youth Scholars Institute provides challenging academic opportunities to rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students b. One week program helps student acquire abilities to stand out from others when being considered for college admission and affords experience in what college life is like c. Programs available: Actuarial Science, Psychology, Health and Biomedical Sciences, Law, Liberty, and Justice. Lehigh University Summer Sessions a. High School students who have completed their junior year b. Multiple sessions available in: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business and Economics, and Education. c. For more information on how to apply, register and tuition, please visit this website: Loyola University Chicago Summer Scholar Program a. Earn college credit in 1, 3, or 6 week programs! b. Classes offered: creative writing, journalism, law and civil rights, ethics and entrepreneurship, & more! c. Students must be a rising junior or senior and possess a B average and be ready for the challenge of a study intensive summer d. Learn more about this program online at e. Apply here: Apply! Marist College Pre College Programs a. Credit awarding program for talented and diverse individuals (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who share a passion for high level academics in a variety of topics b. Two week residential program July 13 July 26 c. Locations: New York and Italy d. For more information or to apply, visit website at: 5

6 National Student Leadership Conferences (Varied locations and dates) a. Open to students in grades 9 12 b. Fast paced high level interactive summer sessions held at varied universities in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. c. Course topics across a wide range of topics and are listed here leadership programs/dates locations New England Center for Investigative Reporting (Boston University) a. Grades 9 12 b. For students interested in investigative reporting, journalism, or writing c. 3 available sessions. Two week programs that run through in June, July, or August d. Enrollment deadline: June 15, 2014 e. Visit website for information or to APPLY : bu.org/training/hs journalismworkshop Oxbridge Academic Programs Summer a. Travel to Paris, Barcelona, Oxford, or Cambridge for three weeks and study, sight seeing and travel. b. Rolling admission, acceptances are made until the program is full. c. Dates vary based on current grade level. d. Check specifics at e. The earlier you apply the better choice of courses! Oxbridge Advanced Studies Program (England) a. OASP is for high school students ages set on a competitive edge in a well organized and intellectually engaging summer program b. In addition to a wide range of stimulating academic courses, workshops are also available in Drama, Film Production, Debating and Music. c. Apply on rolling admission basis. d. For brochure, enrollment form and full course details visit University of Pennsylvania Summer Programs! a. Earn college credit or take non credit seminars! b. Grades 9 12 are allowed to apply, browse options and apply here: c. Sessions Vary by grade level and topic! d. Application deadlines June 1 st, 2014 Penn Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science (SAAST) a. Intensive three week courses in cutting edge technology for talented high school students take your interests in science and math to the next level and apply it to cutting edge 6

7 technology in Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Nanotechnology or Robotics. b. Application deadline: May 15, 2014 c. Program runs from July 6 26, 2014 d. For more information visit: Penn State University Summer Speed Reading a. For students grades 9 11 b. May help increase SAT and ACT scores! c. Improves comprehension, concentration, and recall. Save a lot of time and get more out of everything. d. for more information Summer Study Programs at Penn State University a. Varied lengths of college credit intensive workshops and enrichment (non credit) courses b. Arts, Forensics, Sciences, Sports Clinics c. For more information: visit application Phillips Exeter Academy (New Hampshire) a. Tuition based program aimed at uniting knowledge, character and student centered learning for international group of rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students b. Good match for individuals who are passionate about learning, intellectually curious, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities c. Program dates: July 6 August 9, 2014 d. Wide range of offerings include, but are not limited to: athletics, creative arts, crime scene investigation, leadership in a global community and sciences e. Visit for more information! Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY) a. Explore the possibilities of art, design, architecture, or creative writing b. Develop a body of work for your portfolio for admission to college c. July 7 August 1, 2014 d. June 1 application deadline e. High school students minimum age 16 f. Visit website for more information: Pratt Institute Summer Program Ronald McDonald House Teen volunteer program a. Visit website for information on how to get involved! Ronald McDonald Youth/Teen Volunteer 7

8 Stanford University SummerFuel Program a. Open to rising sophomores, juniors or seniors! b. Residential program June 29 July 19, 2014 c. Focuses on Social Entrepreneurship and seeks to empower young social entrepreneurs to leverage their resources and find creative solutions to key social issues in their communities and around the globe d. Visit: SummerFuel SE for more information and to apply! Susquehanna University Writer s Workshop (Selinsgrove, PA) a. One week non credit workshop for rising juniors and seniors b. July 6 12 c. Application deadline: May 1, 2014 d. For additional information call or visit Syracuse University Summer College Programs for High School Students (NY) a. 6 week, 4 week and 2 week programs offer a broad range of subject options b. Credit and non credit courses on a variety of topics including: Engineering, Law, Liberal Arts, Acting, Theatre, and more! For complete list visit: programs/ c. Rising junior and senior high school students may apply d. Application postmark deadline: May 15, 2014 e. For more information,view students/applynow University of Chicago Summer Session a. Dates vary depending on programs. Find the programs and details overview b. Scholarships are available, April 15 application deadline. University of Dallas Summer Sessions a. Three different programs that focus on literary topics (Shakespeare, Arete, Latin in Rome), one program travels to Italy! b. Dates and information available at website: c. Apply on rolling basis! University of Delaware Summer College Honors Program EDGE a. Summer college runs from July 12 August 16 b. Students spend five productive weeks with other motivated high school sophomores and juniors. c. HS sophs and juniors can take up to 7 transferable college credits! d. Application deadline: May 1 e. Find out how to apply here: 8

9 University of Massachusetts, Amherst SummerFuel Program a. College level course opportunities for all high school students (9 12) offer first hand experience of what college is really like including SAT preparation, college visits, and fun things to do! b. Three different two or four week programs available throughout June and July. c. For more information visit: University of Southern California a. USC Summer Programs offer 4 and 2 week programs starting July 6 th, 2014 b. Upon completion of the 4 week program, you will receive 3 units of elective credit. c. Architecture, Business, Engineering, Global Studies, Visual Arts, Writing, Pre Law, and more! d. Application is due May 5, 2014 e. Check out more details and apply here: Temple University Summer Courses & Additional programs a. High school students are encouraged to register for courses that do not have prerequisites! b. College credit available. c. Other summer programs available exclusively to high school students interested in Art, Engineering, and Leadership. d. Visit website for more information and deadlines: school.html Valley Forge Military Academy Summer Camp a. Day camps and overnight camps available for students 9 17 years of age. b. Overnight camps: 2 or 4 week option beginning in June c. A unique setting where young people are introduced to lifelong values while trying their hand at new challenges and skills. d. Fitness camps also available! e. Visit about/ or call Vanderbilt University P A V E Pre College Programs, Nashville, Tennessee a. Six week summer pre college program for rising juniors or graduating seniors interested in college engineering, pre medicine, science or technology programs. b. Applications received after April 20 will be accepted only if space remains. c. Courses are from June 23 July 25, 2014 d. for more information e. For more information and tuition details contact: Prof. John R. Veillette, Ph.D ; e mail pave@vanderbilt.edu or call

10 Washington University in St. Louis (Missouri) a. Programs for rising sophomores, juniors or seniors at Washington University b. 5 week credited Summer Scholars Programs focusing on academic development and you can earn college credits. Find more information here: c. Two sessions available: June 8 July 12, 2014 and July 13 August 15, d. Applications deadlines: May 2 (Session 1) and June 6 (Session 2) e. For Grades 9 12: 3 week noncredit High School Summer Institutes. You can find more information here: f. World Horizons International: Live, Service, & Cultural Adventures a. Offers teens the opportunity to experience Life, Service, and Cultural adventures through international and domestic travel to do community service. b. Summer and spring break trips with the main focus on community service c. Concentrate on cultural immersion and the opportunity for teens to participate in meaningful service projects in the destination of their choice. d. Application can be printed off the website 10