Summer Opportunities
SUMMER PROGRAMS
(updated 4/14/08)
Welcome to the latest addition to our website!!
Note: Several of the programs below have old deadline dates. The date given is the last one available. In a few weeks, these programs will notify us with their 2008 information.
ACADEMIC
Alfred University,'08 - Alfred, NY 607-871-2612 - Computer Engineering Camp and Theatre Institute - English Equestrian Camp - One-week programs for high school students. Programs in science, math & engineering; astronomy; entrepreneurial leadership; creative writing; swimming and equestrian. Costs depend on program. Call 607-871-2612; email: summerpro@alfred.edu; website: www.alfred.edu/summer.
Andover, '08 - Andover, Mass. July 1 - August 6 - 978-749-4400 summer@andover.edu, www.andover.edu/summersession - Five week program where students study, socialize and live in a multicultural community that is ethically, racially, geographically and economically diverse.
Boston University, `08 Boston, MA - High School Honors Program, June 29 - August 8, 2008. Two week preview of college life and non-credit coursework. $4,000 Admission is based on combination of high school grades, courses taken, class rank, standardized test scores, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
Boston University, '08 July 7 - Aug 8 College of Communication, Institute for TV and Radio, Deadline June 2, Tuition $4815. www.bu.edu/itrp phone 800-992-6514.
Carnegie Mellon University, '08 Pittsburgh, PA - Advanced Placement Early Admission Program. Six-week program June 28 - August 8, 2008. Must be at least 16 years old, and have completed junior year. Tuition for two courses, room board, $6,967 ($175 - activity fee). Limited scholarships available. Application due May l, 2008. Also, programs in art, architecture, design, drama, and music. www.cnu.edu/enrollment/precollege. 412-268-2082
Choate Rosemary Hall, `08 Wallingford, CT-Opportunities for credit, advancement, academic adventure and preparation for the next school year. Stresses skills in reading, writing, computation and analytic thought. Tuition ranging from $2,330 - $5,630. Math/Science for Girls, Grades 6-8, June 29-July 25, 2008. High School writing and math/science classes June 29 - August 1, 2008. Academic, fine arts, and computer courses offered. Also International Summer Programs in Paris, Spain, and China. Call 203-697-2365 or FAX 203-697-2519. Website: www.choate.edu/summer.
Clemson University - '08 Summer science, engineering and architectural enrichment program. Application deadline: May 1, 2008 Inquire about fees. Must be accepted into program. Tuition range from $700 - $1600 Call: 864-656-5849. Website: www.clemson.edu/summerscience.
Columbia University, '08 - New York, N.Y. - Summer High School Programs for grades 9 through 12. Areas of study include Sciences, Law, Business, Engineering, Politics, Arts, College Prep, Liberal Arts. Website www.ce.columbia.edu/hs2007
UCONN, Storrs, CT- '08 School of Engineering one-week residential program for sophomores and juniors. June 22 - June 27. 80 students will be selected to attend. $400 tuition (which will be applied to your fee bill if you are enrolled in the school engineering program). Application deadline: April 11. Call 860-486-5466, FAX 860-486-3045, or email: marty@engr.uconn.edu Website:http://www.engr.uconn.edu
University of Connecticut Mentor Connection, `08 Storrs, CT-- Three- week residential mentoring program for rising high school sophomores and juniors. Gifted and talented students from 50 states do research in arts and sciences. July 7-25, 2008. Cost: $3100. Application due April 23. Call 860-486-0283. Website: www.gifted.uconn.edu.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY-2007 Motivated students can participate in college level study. One, three, four and six week sessions offered. Visit the web for more information and a chance to win a free t-shirt and to apply online. Get a head start on college by earning an average of six college credits. Attend admissions workshops and enhance your college applications. Programs offered are architecture, art, business, engineering, law and politics, life sciences, media, medicine, science psychology, veterinary medicine, and writing.
University of Delaware, '08 Newark, DE-Summer College for current sophmore and Juniors From July 12-August 16, 2008 students live on campus, take freshman-level courses with peers, and prepare for transition to college. Application deadline: May 15. Call 302-831-6560. FAX: 302-831-4339. E-mail: summercollege@udel.edu. Website: www.udel.edu/summercollege.
Exploration Summer Program - Yale, `08, Norwood, MA - For video production, buddhism, bio medical ethics. Dates: June 29 - July 19, June 30 - July 18, July 20 - August 9, July 21 - August 8. Call 781-762-7400 for more information or visit www.explo.org.
Fairfield University '08 - Summer Reading Skills Programs in Danbury and Ridgefield. Speed reading, comprehension, and study skills programs for middle and high school students. Great way to prepare for the SAT, ACT and college. Program schedules and locations vary. Call 800-978-9596.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising `08 California,
June 25 - July 2 summerprogram.fidm.edu, $250.00
4 Star Academics at the University of Virginia, `08, Virginia SAT prep, American Studies and senior high program. Dates range from June 22 - Aug 1. Tennis, scuba, white water rafting. Tuition ranges from $2,750 - $3,500. Call 1-800-334-7827. E-mail: info@4starcamps.com. Website: www.4starcamps.com.
Washington University `07, Washington, DC-- Summer Scholars Pre-College Program for High Schoolers entering senior year. July 3- August 16. Application deadline: June 2. Web - www.summerscholars.gwu.edu. Email: scholars@gwu.edu. Phone: 202-242-6802.
George Washington University `07, Washington DC - 10 day mini courses entering grades 10 - 12. June 17 - 27 Law and evidence/photo journalism/politics/ biomedical engineering. Application deadline: June 2. Web - www.summerscholars.gwu.edu. Email: scholars@gwu.edu. Phone: 202-242-6802.
Georgetown University, '07 - Washington, DC-June 4-July 6 and July 9-August 1, 2007. Tuition $965 per credit, housing $1500; meal plan $ 715 (optional). Limited tuition-only scholarships. International Relations Program for high school students. July 15-22, 2007. Total cost $1575. College PrepProgram for sophomores and juniors to improve English, math, research and study skills. June 24-July 28, 2007. Tuition: $3100. Housing: $1500. . Meal plan: $715. Call 202-687-5719. Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/spp/hscp.htm
University of Hartford `07, Hartford, CT-Magnet School Summer Place enrichment and sports program for first through ninth graders. Sessions beginning June 25, 2007 ending July 27, 2007 from 8:30 - 4:30pm daily. Seventy enrichment classes. Session cost $1,880.00. Call 860-768-4432 or visit the web: www.hartford.edu/summerplace.
ID Tech Camps '07 - Ages 7 - 17, 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008, More students enroll at ID Tech Camps than any other technology camp. Beginner to Advanced classes offered in: Video Game Design, Digital Video Editing, Programming, Robotics, Web Design. Classes offered in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, Washington. Prices and dates vary. See college and career for more info.
Ithaca College, '08 Ithaca, NY-- A one to five week academic experience in college life for high school students. Application deadline is May 1, 2008. Cost ranges from $1,130 - $6,690. Dates: June 29 - August 1, 2008. Call 607-274-3143 or EMAIL cess@ithaca.edu. Website: www.ithaca.edu/summercollege.
Johnson and Wales, '07- Certified Culinary essentials Educator Program- and Culinary and Pastry programs- July 15-20, 2007 in Providence RI, and Denver CO. Charlotte NC will be July 22-27, 2007. Designed for the food service educator who wants to improve their knowledge and teaching skills. Call 1-800-342-5598 for Providence RI.
Marist College '08 - Fashion Design of Merchandising, July 13 - 26, Earn college credits. Call 845-575-3226 or www.marist.edu/summerinstitutes.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, '07 North Adams, MA-- Individual Enrichment Program. Assists transition to college life. For low-income, disadvantaged, learning disabled, or first-generation college students. Four-week program with no cost to students, who can earn up to 12 credits. June 30 - July 28, 2007. Call 800-969-MCLA or 413-662-5410. FAX 413-662-5179. Website: www.mcla.edu. Or Email: admissions@mcla.edu.
Middlebury College (School of English) `07, Middlebury, VT. Offers a rich array of graduate courses in literature, the teaching of writing, creative writing and theatre. June 26 - August 11 Admission letter due by May 15th. To receive a catalog, call 802-443-5418 or email: BLSE@breadnet.middlebury.edu. Programs also offered in New Mexico, North Carolina and Oxford.
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine `07, Washington, D.C., Students will select one of the 10-day programs offered in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston-Galveston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco or Washington D.C.. Scholars will examine state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and future medical specialties in detail and will gain a valuable head start toward their careers. Students do not need to be nominated and may apply directly. For more information call 800-745-4918 or e-mail questions to mededucator@nylf.org.
Tuition: $365.00 Room/Board $130.00 Video Production, Radio, Audio Engineering, Digital Media, Sports and News Broadcasting, Journalism and Marketing. Tour local radio and television stations as well as hands on instruction and projects.
New York University, '08 New York, NY - Pre-College Program for high school students. June 30 - August 8, 2008. Over 60 exciting courses offered. College writing workshop, college-level courses, college planning, and exploring New York City. Cost on average $900 with financial aid available. Commuter program only. Call 212-998-2292. Website: www.nyu.edu/summer.
Pace University, `07 New York, NY-Summer Scholars Program for exceptional sophomores and juniors. Students take liberal courses and explore college life and New York City. Application deadline: June 22nd, 2007. July 15-July 17, 2007. Cost: $1000. Partial scholarships available. Call 212-346-1192. Website: www.pace.edu/dyson/summerscholars. Email: summerscholar@pace.edu.
Penn State, '08 Summer Study - State College, PA - 3 - 6 Week college credit program for high school students who are completing 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Pre-college experience, SAT preparation, driver education, travel. July 1 - August 16, 2008. Call 1-800-666-2556, FAX 631-424-0567.
Phillips Exeter Academy, '08 Exeter, NH-Experience Exeter's 5-week academic program. No credit. Learn to stretch your mind! Afternoon sports, extracurricular activities. Access Exeter for those who completed grades 7 and 8. Upper school for grades 9-12. Must apply and be accepted into program. Tuition: $6,445. Programs also available for students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. Program dates: July 6 - August 9, 2008. For information call 1-603-777-3488. Website: www.exeter.edu/summer. Email: summer@exeter.edu.
Project Oceanology, 07 Groton, CT - Urban and suburban students finishing 9th grade have an intensive science-rich experience. Marine science research involving classroom, lab, and field activities. A FREE opportunity to participate in activities that encourage understanding and acceptance of differences through a scientific medium. August 1-6 or August 8-13. Call 860-445-9007. Website: www.oceanology.org. Email: oceanology@aol.com
Robert E. Cook Honors College `07, Indiana University of PA, Indiana, PA-- Summer Honors Program for high school students. Academic enrichment and discovery. Program dates: July 15-28, 2007. Program cost: $750.00. Questions call 800-487-9122, email honors@iup.edu, FAX: 724-3906 or visit their website at: www.iup.edu/honors.
Rochester Institute of Technology, '08 Rochester, NY- College and Careers for rising high school seniors. Explore future academic and career options, participate in hands-on learning, explore life as a college student. July 18 - 19, August 1 - 2. Online registration begins in June. Approx. $110 for workshops, meals and overnight accommodations or $100 for workshops and meals. You may review last year's workshop offerings online at www.admissions.rit.edu/careers/. Call 585-475-6631. Website: www.admisssions.rit.edu.
Sarah Lawrence College, '08 Bronxville, NY - Courses offered in theater, visual arts and music, poetry, screen writing and expository writing. Dates vary beginning June 22 - July 31. Details, course descriptions, instructors and bios, costs and tentative schedules are at www.sarahlawrene.edu/highschool. Online registration is available for all courses. Get on their mailing list: send an email to: highschool@sarahlawrence.edu
St. Joseph College,'08 Hartford, CT. Explore an adventure learning setting and play games that teach collaboration and problem solving. Enhance your strategic planning skills, Build trust, cooperate, communicate effectively, empower yourself through belonging and committing to a group. June 23 - 27 9:00 - 5:00, plus one evening session midweek. $500 fee including lunch. Call 860-232-5616. www.crec.org/qd/division_units.shtml.
Smith College, '07 Northampton, MA-- Academic Program for talented high school girls in grades 9-12. A four week summer science and engineering program explores biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and psychology. July 1 - July 28, 2007. Call 413-585-3060. Email: edoutreach@smith.edu or visit the website: www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep OR, Acceleration Program in ART. July 4 - August 4, 2005 Application deadline: May 15, 2003. Cost: $3450; scholarships available. Call 413-585-3060 or FAX 413-585-3068. Website: www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep.
Springfield College `07, Springfield, MA-Athletic Training Student Workshop, July 22-26. For high school students interested in careers in athletic training and sports medicine. Cost: $590. Registration must be in my May 2, 2007. Call 413-748-5287. FAX: 413-738-3534.
Suffolk University `08, Boston, MA -Experience college life while still in high school. Programs are open to all high school sophomores and juniors. Students may choose from eight summer programs running concurrently from July 13 to July 26. Call 617-305-2500 for more information or visit the website: www.suffolk.edu/summerinstitutes.
Summer Discovery Program at UCLA and Georgetown University `07 and Northeastern, with additional studies offered in England, Spain, Italy and Australia. -- Pre-college enrichment programs. June 25-July 28, 2006 (Georgetown) Cost:$5999 or June 25-August 5, 2006 (UCLA) - $7299. Cost: $5999. Call 888-878-6637; FAX 516-621-3939; website: www.summerfun.com.
Email: discovery@summerfun.com.
Princeton Review College, '08 An intensive two-week college admissions prep program featuring dozens of college visits for students entering grades 11 and 12. Boston, Northeastern University, Washington, D.C., American University, Los Angeles, UCLA. Discovery Experience at Northeastern University for students entering 11th and 12th grade. June 29 - July 11, June 22 - July 4, July 27 - Aug 8. Cost: $3399. Call 800-645-6611; FAX 516-625-3438; website www.summerfun.com. Email: tpr@summerfun.com.
Taft Summer School, `08 Watertown, CT. Students will have a number of opportunities to visit places of cultural and educational interest in the Northeast, as well as participate in the schools athletic and extracurricular offerings. Liberal studies enrichment program for grades 9-12. Study abroad programs also available. Call 860-945-7961. FAX 860-945-7859.
College of William and Mary, '08 Williamsburg, VA--Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History for high school juniors and seniors. Two three-week sessions, June 22-July 12 and July 13-August 2, 2008. Application deadline April 23, 2008. Out of state tuition: $3,920 Earn 4 hours of college credit. Call 757-221-7652. Website: www.wm.edu/niahd. Email: precol@wm.edu.
WPI - Worcester Polytechnic Institute, '07 Worcester MA, - Frontiers is a two-week, residential program for soon-to-be juniors and seniors. Program dates are July 8th to 20th and topics will include aerospace engineering, mathematics, robotics, computer science and chemistry. Program cost is $2,100 and the application deadline is May 31, 2007. For additional information check out their website: www.wpi.edu/+frontiers or email them at frontiers@wpi.edu
FINE ARTS/CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Carnegie Mellon University `07, Pittsburgh, PA-Fine arts program in architecture, art, design, drama, and music. Six week programs June 26- August 5, 2005. Application due April 1, 2005.
Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University, `08 Middletown, CT-- Summer Arts Residency, June 29-August 2. Application deadline: March 3. Cost: $4100. ($2,000 Tuition, $2,100 Room and Board) Classes in theater, instrumental and vocal music, dance, creative writing, filmmaking, visual arts, and photography. Call 860-757-6391. Website:www.crec.org/ccy
DeSales University Summer Theater Institute `07 - Talent scholarship day to be held on April 21st, 2007. To learn more visit www. Desales.edu/sti. Brochures with more information are available by calling 610-282-1100 ext. 1320.
New England Institute of Art `07- Attention Summer Studio Workshop, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline MA. Coursed offered in Advertising, Audio Production, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Media Arts and Animation. Program dates August 7th - 10th, application deadline June 15th, cost of the four day program is $219.00 for commuter includes supplies and lunch, housing is $469.00 which includes room and board, supplies, all meals and nightly activities. For more information call 1-800-903-4425 or 617-739-1900. Website: www.artinstitutes.edu/boston " www.artinstitutes.edu/boston
New York Film Academy - 2007 Learn Filmmaking and Acting for Film, Hands on intensive filmmaking and acting programs. The Academy was designed for a new generation of filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, producers, editors and animators who share a passion for motion pictures and want to learn by making their own projects in a hands-on, intensive program. New York City, (212) 674-4300, 1-800-611-FILM, email film@nyfa.com
Norwich University '07 - Leadership camp Session 1: July 1-14
Session 2 July 22 - Aug 4. Designed to focus on individual and team leadership skills utilizing a combination of adventure, survival and physical training. www.norwich.edu (802) 485-2531 nurdt@norwich.edu
Pratt Institute `07, Brooklyn, NY.-Pre-College program in art, architecture, design, and creative writing offered in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Scholarships available. Call 718-636-3453. Fax 718-399-4410 email - preco@pratt.edu" preco@pratt.edu Web: www.pratt.edu/precollege.
Savannah College of Art and Design `07, Rising Star program - June 16 - July 21, 2007 Course includes foundation studies, architecture, fashion, photography, video and production design. www.scad.edu/summer.
Syracuse University, `08 - NY - Summer college for High School students. Six week program runs from June 28 - August 8. Choose from two wseek non credited program in Studio Art to a 6 week credit program in acting and musical theater, architecture, engineering and computer science, fashion design, forensic science, interior and environmental design, law, liberal arts, management, public communications, technical theatre. Application Deadline May 15, 2008. Call 315-443-5297. Website: summercollege.syr.edu
STUDY ABROAD
Oxford Advanced Studies Program, `07 - Summerville College in Oxford, England. Superb academic curriculum. July 3 - 28, 2007 www.oasp.ac.uk 203-966-2886
The Experiment in International Living `08, Four and Five-Week programs in 23 Countries, July 1 - Aug 7, 2008. $5,600 to $6,900 program tuition. Non for profit agency. Phone 800-345-2929. Website: www.worldlearning.org
email: eil@worldlearning.org
University of New Haven '08 - Two summer sessions offered. May 21 - July 2, July 7 - Aug 14. Program in engineering and science, visual and musical arts. Informational session on April 19 at 9:30 am Echlin Hall 2nd floor. To make a reservation please call 203-932-7180 or email: universitycollege@newhaven.edu.
MILITARY
US Naval Academy '08 - Apply online between Feb 1 - March 31. High school juniors www.usna.edu. 410-293-4361 Experience academy life.
United States Military Academy, `07 - Summer Leaders Seminar 2007 - Seminars will be held at West Point, New York on the following dates: June 2nd-8th or June 9th-15th. Cost: $325. Application Deadline April 1st, 2007. Call 845-938-4041. Website: HTTP://admissions.usma.edu click on summer programs.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Girl Scout Camps, `07 Southwestern CT- Three camp locations:Camp Candlewood, Camp Aspetuck, and Camp Rocky Craig. Camps run through July and August 2007. Tuition costs vary. Call 203-762-5557 for more information or visit the Website: www.gscswct.org
Great Hollow Wilderness School, '08 New Fairfield, CT-(For 2007 information contact website below.) Three one-week teen adventure camps.
Call 746-5852.
The Marvelwood School, '08 476 Skiff Mountain Road, PO Box 3001, Kent, CT 06757 Call 860-927-0047, Fax 860-927-5325, Website: www.marvelwood.org July 6 - August 2, 2008. How about rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, acting and learning to be a leader,SAT prep, esl emersion programs while you earn some make-up credit. Have fun and get ready for the fall!
VOLUNTEERS
Danbury Hospital, Danbury CT- (For 2007 information contact website below.) An opportunity to learn about career opportunities in the healthcare field. The orientation for this program will be held the first part of May, and attendance is required. Students must be 15 years old by the end of June. The program will be in operation from the last week of June through August. The program asks for a commitment of this time period and a minimum of 50 hours from each volunteer. Call 797-7384 or 797-7288 to register.
Landmark Volunteers, `07, Sheffield, MA-Two-week summer service opportunity, 54 locations in 17 states, including Acadia National Park, Colonial Williamsburg, Boston Symphony. Non-profit education program. Must be 14 ½, entering tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade. Call 1-800-955-1178. Email www.landmarksummer.org or to apply on-line www.volunteers.com.
LEADERSHIP
Junior Statesmen Summer School, `08 - Programs offered at Georgetown, Princeton, Northwestern, Yale and Stanford. Admission is competitive. Receive high school credit. Dates range from: June 22 - Sept 5. Tuition $4,450. Call 800-334-5353 or 800-317-9338. Email: jsa@jsa.org. Website: www.jsa.org.
COMPUTER
IDTech Camps, -Various dates and locations, including Vassar and Sacred Heart. Computer, video, and robotics courses. Day and overnight options. Call 1-888-709-8324. Website: www.internaldrive.com
Interdistrict State-Wide Summer Residency Program: Multicultural Arts and Technology. Central Connecticut State University.
(For 2008 information contact website below.) A pre-college experience in the disciplines of art, music, dance, journal writing, theater arts, computer art, photography, video graphs, and multicultural studies. High school students of any age. Website: www.fpsct.org.