Summer Program Guidebook 2016

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Career & Summer
Programs Guidebook
2016
ONLINE
EDITION
In this book, you will find information on hundreds of summer programs! Explore the PreCollege Programs, Academic Enrichment Programs, Arts Enrichment Programs,
Athletic Enrichment Programs, Cultural & Leadership Programs, Internships, Jobs,
Arts Enrichment Programs, Volunteer Programs, and School Year Programs that are
available to help you prepare for college and careers.
Remember, Ms. Gervacio, Mr. Pilgrim, Mr. Baez are your career and summer program
counselors. They are available to help you learn about programs, assist with applications, and
ultimately help you attain your ideal summer experience.
Career Counselors Contact:
11th Grade – Ms. Gervacio
Email: jgervacio@kippnyc.org
10th Grade – Mr. Pilgrim
Email: dpilgrim@kippnyc.org
9th Grade – Mr. Baez
Email: jbaez@kippnyc.org
INDEX
Animals
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ASPCA, pg. 49
Bronx Zoo, pg. 47, 49
Cornell Summer College, pg. 9
NY Aquarium, pg. 50
Prospect Park Zoo, pg. 51
Veterinary Medicine, pg. 20
Acting/Theatre
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Carnegie Mellon, pg. 7
Interlochen Arts Camp, pg. 29
KIPP Drama, pg. 30
Lehman College Now, pg. 2
Marist College, pg. 12
NYU Tish, pg. 13
Pace Summer Scholars, pg. 14
Second State Theatre, pg. 45
Summer Arts Institute, pg. 32
Summer School of Arts, pg.. 17
Tribeca Film Fellows, pg. 27
Wingspan Arts, pg. 33
York College, pg. 2
College & Career Readiness
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Career Explorations J&W, pg. 6
College Access, pg. 8
Dartmouth Bound, pg. 22
Discover Hopkins, pg. 9
F&M, pg. 3
Georgetown, pg. 3
High School Academy, pg. 15
Let’s Get Ready, pg. 25
Lifeguard NYC Parks, pg. 47
Nat. Student Leadership, pg. 39
PENCIL Fellows Program, pg. 44
QuestBridge, pg. 15
Summer Scholars, pg. 6
YMCA Teen Connection, pg. 46
Young Scholars, pg. 19
Counseling/Psychology
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Skidmore, pg. 16
Summer@Brown, pg. 17
Architecture
Dance
Business
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City College Now, pg. 2
Drexel University, pg. 10
Apollo Theater, pg. 41
Bank of America, pg. 41
Barnard, pg. 6
Baruch College Now, pg. 1
COAP, pg. 21
FIT, pg. 10
LBW, pg. 4
LEAD Business, pg. 4
M&TSI, pg. 5
NFTE Global Girls, pg. 26
NFTE Summer BizCamp, pg. 26
Stevens Institute, pg. 17
Syracuse M&T, pg. 17
WSBI, pg. 5
Youth About Business, pg. 28
Children
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EHTP Summer Program, pg. 49
Go Project, pg. 42
Mosholu Montefiore Camp, pg. 48
Read Alliance, pg. 53
Dance Wave, pg. 29
KIPP Dance, pg. 30
Summer School of Arts, pg. 17
Summer Arts Institute, pg. 32
Engineering
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(HS)2 & (MS)2, pg. 5
All Star Code, pg. 20
ARISE, pg. 6
Blue Stamp Engineering, pg. 21
Camp GOALS, pg. 21
CATALYST, pg. 8
Cooper Union, pg. 8
Courant Institute, pg. 9
E2@MIT, pg. 10
Engineering Exploration, pg. 18
LEAD Engineering, pg. 12
MITES, pg. 12
MOSTEC, pg. 13
STEM Institute, pg. 16
Rocking The Boat, pg. 53
English/Debate
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Great Books, pg. 24
NY Summer Debate, pg. 26
Leadership & Debate, pg. 27
National Hispanic Institute, pg. 38
Environmental
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden, pg. 52
Central Park, pg. 42
Explainer Program, pg. 41
Faces of America, pg. 36
Forest Project, pg. 46
Lens@Wake Forest, pg. 38
Summer Ecology, pg. 22
The Student Conservation, pg. 40
Woodland Ecology, pg. 54
Fashion
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DreamYard, pg. 29
FIT, pg. 10
Film/Photography
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DreamYard, pg. 29
ICP, pg. 30
Mayles Institute, pg. 31
Metropolitan Museum, pg. 43
RecYouth, pg. 32
ReelWorks, pg. 32
School of Visual Arts, pg. 15
Second State Theatre, pg. 45
People Make The Park, pg. 47
Forensic Science
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Explorations in Forensic, pg. 23
Health & Medicine
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Baruch STEP, pg. 20
Beth Israel, pg. 49
Bronx SHIP, pg. 41
Brooklyn SHIP, pg. 42
Discover Hopkins, pg. 9
Global Youth Summit, pg. 24
H-PREP, pg. 52
HICC CURE Program, pg. 43
Lenox Hill, pg. 50
Montefiore Medical Center, pg. 50
Manhattan SHIP, pg. 43
My Health Career Summer, pg. 25
NY Presbyterian, pg. 50
Teens PACT, pg. 45
University of Rochester, pg. 18
Weill Cornell Scholars, pg. 46
History
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Fordham History Makers, pg. 10
NY Historical Society, pg. 44
Summer Study Project, pg. 35
Smith College, pg. 16
The Frick Collection, pg. 33, 54
Languages
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Foreign Language Camp, pg. 11
Law/Law Enforcement
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Crump Law, pg. 13
Future Latino Law Camp, pg. 23
Harlem Youth Court, pg. 42
J Camp, pg. 25
Legal Bound Program, pg. 43
Legal Education Action, pg. 25
NY Law Enforcement, pg. 52
Summer Youth Police, pg. 51
Thurgood Marshall, pg. 45
Yale Young Global Scholars, pg. 19
Leadership
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At the Well, pg. 36
Barnard, pg. 6
Bezos Scholars, pg. 36
Brown Leadership, pg. 7
Center for Talented Youth, pg. 22
Civic Leaders, pg. 8
Girls Leadership (GLW), pg. 37
Global Youth Leadership, pg. 37
Grab the Torch, pg. 38
Leadership & Debate, pg. 27
Manice Center, pg. 22
National Hispanic Institute, pg. 38
Phoenix Firehouse, pg. 39
PowerPlay NYC, pg. 39
Sadie Nash, pg. 39
TASS & TASP, pg. 18
Yale Young Global Scholars, pg. 19
YWPL, pg. 40
Liberal Arts
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Davidson, pg. 3
Ithaca College, pg. 11
Math
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(HS)2 & (MS)2, pg. 5
Baruch College, pg. 1
Cooper Union, pg. 8
CURIE, pg. 9
Hampshire College, pg. 11
NY Math Circle, pg. 26
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Music
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DreamYard, pg. 29
Grammy Camp, pg. 29
KIPP School of Rock, pg. 30
NYC Guitar School, pg. 32
NYU Tish, pg. 13
Wingspan Arts, pg. 33
York College, pg. 3
Science
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(HS)2 & (MS)2, pg. 5
ARISE, pg. 6
Baruch STEP, pg. 20
Biotechnology Camp, pg. 21
Cooper Union, pg. 8
CURIE, pg. 9
MITES, pg. 12
Physics Camp, pg. 27
Rockefeller Science, pg. 15
SALTZ Internship, pg. 44
Science Research, pg. 45
STEP, pg. 16
Summer Science Institute, pg. 27
Technology
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All Star Code, pg. 20
Baruch STEP, pg. 20
GenTech, pg. 23
Girls Who Code, pg. 23
ID Tech Camp, pg. 24
M&TSI, pg. 5
STEP, pg. 16
Syracuse M&T, pg. 17
Travel/Outdoors
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EIL, pg. 37
Faces of America, pg. 36
Global Youth Leadership, pg. 37
NOLS, pg. 38
Trip of a Lifetime, pg. 40
Visual Arts/Digital Media
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Artslife, pg. 44
DreamYard, pg. 29
KIPP Visual Arts, pg. 31
Metropolitan Museum, pg. 43
MoMa, pg. 31
NYU Tish, pg. 13
Parsons Scholar, pg. 14, 53
Pratt Summer, pg. 14
School of Visual Arts, pg. 15
Skidmore, pg. 16
The Frick Collection, pg. 33, 54
Writing/Poetry
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Gotham Writing Course, pg. 24
Hunter, pg. 2
Ithaca Writers Institute, pg. 11
Princeton Journalism, pg. 14
ReelWorks, pg. 32
Skidmore, pg. 16
Smith College, pg. 16
Summer College, pg. 18
Summer Journalism, pg. 13
Urban Word, pg. 28
YC Teens, pg. 33
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
College Now
College Now
Most CUNY schools have free, pre-college programs in a variety of courses. This is a great way to earn free college credit and
get experience with college-level learning. Check out all the courses available on the website, then see the specific program
requirements for each school.
Students must have a 75+ on the ELA Regents to be eligible and a cumulative GPA of 2.0+ or 2.5+, depending on which school
you apply.
College Now courses are available in the Summer (July – August), Fall (August – December), and Spring (January – May) so
there are many opportunities for students to participate in these courses and earn credit.
**Most College Now application deadlines are in May, check the college for the specific date.**
Location: CUNY Schools across NYC
Dates: Dates vary **Check website for 2016 dates**
Eligibility: Rising 10th - 12th
Cost: Free
Website: http://collegenow.cuny.edu/
Baruch College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses in a variety of subjects. Classes include business, writing, and math courses. This is a
great way to get experience at Baruch College for students that are considering applying to college there.
Website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/collegenow/
Previous KIPP Participants: Joceline Atancuri, Trevor Brown, Hailley Campana, Yusuf Ismail, Jayleen Menendez,
Nadine Menendez, Genesis Pierret
Borough of Manhattan Community College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses about video, arts and technology. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 80 or higher
and will earn two college credits through participation.
Website: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/collegenow/
Previous KIPP Participants: Dajour Evans, Mia Peralta
Bronx Community College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses in a variety of subjects. Classes include intensive math, social sciences, and more. This is a
great way to get experience at Bronx Community College for students that are considering applying to college
there.
Website: http://collegenow.cuny.edu/colleges/bronx-community-college/
Previous KIPP Participants: Henry Castillo, Laura Nyarko, Gabriel Guerrero
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Brooklyn College – College Now
Free pre-college classes in a variety of classes, like marine biology, computer science, and more. Students do not
earn college credit, and this is a great way to get an introduction to college level courses.
Website: http://collegenow.cuny.edu/colleges/brooklyn-college/
Previous KIPP Participants: Alon Baptiste, Chris Gonzalez, Avery Hansen,
Kassinda Herrera, Brian Peguero, Omar Salem, Jose Toribio
City College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses at CUNY City College in architecture and mock
trial. Students earn three or more college credits for their participation.
Applicants must have received a 75+ on the English Regents or 48+ on the
critical reading section of the PSAT.
Website: http://collegenow.ccny.cuny.edu/
Previous KIPP Participants: David Cisse, Jeremy Diaz, Leola Gordon, D-Amini Graham, Dennis Rodriguez
College Focus Summer Program – College Now
The College Focus Summer Program is designed primarily to help high school students avoid remedial coursework
at the CUNY level and qualify for admission to a four-year CUNY college. Students participate in pre-and postassessment, and complete 60-hour course over five weeks.
Website: http://collegenow.cuny.edu/summer-programs-list/#college_101
Hostos Community College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses about digital design, debate, or social justice. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA
above a 2.0, and can earn college credit through participation.
Website: http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/oaa/collegenow/
Previous KIPP Participants: Devella Freeman, Johanny Garcia, Keasha Williams
Hunter College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses in a variety of subjects. Classes include intensive math and science courses, social
sciences, writing, and more. This is a great way to get experience Hunter College for students that are considering
applying to college there.
Website: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/college-now/
Previous KIPP Participants: Amanda Cay, Stephanie Jurado, Mouhamed Sylla
John Jay College – College Now
Free pre-college classes in criminal justice and law. This is a great way to learn about the legal system, especially
for students that are interested in John Jay for college.
Website: http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/2319.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Yasmine Nartey, Aneli Eusebio, Samaiyah Mason, Yasmine Wills, Arlene Centeno
Lehman College – College Now
Free programs at Lehman College where students earn three or more college credits. Previous courses have
included media studies, theatre, science, and mathematics. Applicants must have scored about a 75 on the English
Regents or 48 on the critical reading PSAT.
Website: http://www.lehman.edu/college-now/
Previous KIPP Participants: Mykel Agyenim-Boateng Kevin Antonio Brea, Andey Dolmo, Cati Coatl, Amanda
Fraticelly, Abraham Perez, Meleena Phillips, Natasha Thomas, Nelly Meza, Sarina Vazquez
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Medgar Evers College – College Now
Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn has courses focused on social sciences and history. They usually do not offer
summer classes, and most classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. This is a great option for our
Brooklyn students to take classes that are more conveniently located.
Website: http://www.mec.cuny.edu/college_now/
York College – College Now
Free, pre-college courses at CUNY York College. Students can take jazz, theatre, music history, or social science
classes and earn up to six credits for college. An audition is required for some of the performance-based courses.
Website: http://www.york.cuny.edu/academics/college-now
Previous KIPP Participants: Jeremy Nesbitt
KIPP College Partners
Davidson College - July Experience
Students participate in the Davidson Experience, a long-running program at Davidson College. Davidson is a small,
highly selective liberal arts college and summer students enjoy the individual attention and multiple course
options available. There are limited spots available for this partnership program and interested students should
talk to their career counselor.
Location: Davidson, NC
Dates: July 3 - 23, 2016
Application Deadline: 1/25/2016
Eligibility: Rising 12th
Cost: Tuition and travel paid for by university. Participants receive
$500 stipend.
Website: http://www.davidson.edu/offices/july-experience
Previous KIPP Participants: Mariama Diallo, Kim Heras, Meleena
Phillips
Franklin & Marshall University
KIPP students have participated in this pre-college program for many years and have always enjoyed the
experience and appreciate the special attention that F&M provides. Students take two courses, participate in
college readiness activities, and interact with KIPP students from around the country.
There are limited spots for this partnership program, interested students should
speak to their career counselor.
Location: Lancaster, PA
Dates: July 1 - 22, 2016
Cost: Tuition and travel paid for by university. Participants receive $500 stipend.
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/fandm.edu/f-m/
Previous KIPP Participants: Coral Bello-Martinez, Richard Almonte, Clevon WisePerson, Argenis Marmol
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Georgetown University Summer Program
This partnership pre-college program is unique from the other pre-college programs that Georgetown offers. There
is a small group of students (about 50) from partner schools and students take
classes and participate in college readiness activities. KIPP students have
participated in the past and enjoy this experience on a beautiful campus in
Washington, D.C.
Location: Washington, DC
Dates: July 10 - July 30, 2016
Cost: Tuition and travel paid for by university. Participants receive $500
stipend.
Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programsfor-high-school-students/about-the-program/how-to-apply
Previous KIPP Participants: Dajour Evans, Lisandro Florencio
LEAD Business Program at U. Penn
The Summer Business Institute (SBI) at University of Pennsylvania program exposes students to business
principles and the skill sets needed for successful business careers. The program challenges them through applied
learning experiences often facilitated by college professors, links students to corporate executives in business
fields, and peers with similar aspirations and abilities.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Dates: Dates vary depending on program
Cost: $3000 (full or partial scholarships available)
Website: http://www.leadprogram.org/summer-programs/lead-business
Leadership in the Business World at U. Penn (LBW)
Leadership in the Business World (LBW) is an intensive summer pre-college program at University of
Pennsylvania for rising high school seniors who want an introduction to the fundamentals of leadership in
business. This four-week summer program features classes at Wharton Business School, company site visits, and
activities designed to give students opportunities to learn about leadership in 21st century business organizations.
Dates: July 3 - 30, 2016
Cost: Full tuition scholarship. Students must pay for travel
Website: http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/academics/lbw.cfm
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Management & Technology Summer Institute at U. Penn
In the Management and Technology Innovation Summer Institute (M&TSI), students will be introduced to core
engineering and business disciplines, as well as the academic and career opportunities available in the fields of
engineering and business, with a focus on coding and computer programs. This program takes place at the
University of Pennsylvania, and applicants must have taken pre-calculus or a higher level math.
Dates: July 10 - 30, 2016
Website: http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer-mt
University of Notre Dame: Summer Scholars Experience
Summer Scholars participants spend two intense weeks in one of the programs of study listed in their catalog.
Students will complete work for their track outside designated class times. There is also ample time to enjoy the
social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame.
Location: Notre Dame, IN
Dates: June 25 - July 9, 2016
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/
Wharton Sports Business Academy at U. Penn
Sponsored by the Wharton Sports Business Initiative (WSBI), the Wharton Sports Business Academy (WSBA) is a
summer program that provides an opportunity for talented rising high school juniors and seniors to study sports
business leadership at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This program will examine how
various academic disciplines, such as management, law, negotiation, marketing, and
leadership apply to the sports industry with an overview of the business and legal
aspects of various intercollegiate, Olympic, and professional sports enterprises.
Website: http://www.jkcp.com/program/wharton-sports-leadership-program/
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General Pre-College Programs
(HS)2 and (MS)2
Three-year summer residential programs in math, science, and engineering. Students apply in their freshman year
and continue in the program each summer for three years. The HS(2) program is based in
Denver, CO and the MS(2) program is based in Andover, MA--both programs have a
similar focus.
Location: Denver, CO and Andover, MA
Dates: June - August
Cost: Free
Website: http://aspensciencecenter.org/education_programs/hs-2
Previous KIPP Participants: Sharmely Lopez, Laila Sanders, Shalom Kouaka, Ammenab
Bennerson
Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)
This full-time, seven week program includes: college level workshops and seminars, a high level research
experience in participating NYU faculty labs, and mentoring by a graduate or postdoctoral student. Students will
also receive training in presentation and public speaking skills.
Location: New York, NY
Dates: July 6 - August 19, 2016
Cost: $500 stipend
Website: http://engineering.nyu.edu/k12stem/arise/
Barnard College
There are various pre-college programs available at Barnard College. Girls can select to participate in a one-week
leadership institute that focuses on training young women leaders or an entrepreneurship program. Students can
also participate in one- or four-week liberal arts courses, where you select two classes (from a range of options)
and decide whether to live on campus or at home.
Dates: Varies, depending on program
Eligibility: Rising 10th - 12th (girls)
Cost: $1,400 - $4,000 (financial aid is available)
Website: http://barnard.edu/summer
Previous KIPP Participants: Linette Salazar, Kim Heras
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Brown Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is designed for highly motivated and intellectually curious students who are interested in
complex social issues. Applicants should be excited to learn and want to make a positive difference in the world.
Examples of classes include global development, human rights, diversity and
leadership, and environmental leadership laboratory.
Location: Providence, RI
Dates: July 10 - 22, 2016
Cost: $4,086 (financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.brown.edu/ce/pre-college/leadership/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ayesha Arthur, Audrey Bonnet, Jhoemil De Leon,
Kimberly Delgado, Alicia Echavarria, Camil Fernandez, Amy Jaggassar, Chelsea
Jackson
Career Explorations at Johnson & Wales
Three-day residential program to experience college life and learn about the culinary arts. You can choose from
classes in business, psychology, hospitality, culinary arts, or technology. This is a great program for students that
have other summer commitments (summer school, job, travel) because it is a short program to get experience on a
college campus.
Dates: July - August
Application Deadline: 6/15/2015 (rolling admissions, apply early)
Cost: $125 - 225
Website: http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=53729
Previous KIPP Participants: Ajai Bourgeois, Natalie Thorpe
Carnegie Mellon University - Summer Programs for Diversity
Competitive residential pre-college programs in architecture, art/design, drama, music, and the math/science
academy. Applicants should have strong academic and extracurricular experiences and have a strong interest in
their goals and reasons for applying. This is a very competitive program and the college highly prefers that future
applicants participate in their pre-college programs.
Location: Pittsburg, PA
Dates: June 25 - August 6, 2016
Cost: Full scholarships are available
Website: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Pamela Munoz
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CATALYST at Cornell
The CATALYST at Cornell is a one-week program at Cornell University for high school students who excel in math
and science. The goal is to advance diversity in engineering and related fields and the program is for students that
may not have had prior opportunities to explore engineering, and want to learn more about the many
opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere.
Location: Ithaca, NY
Dates: July 10 - 16, 2016
Cost: $1,450 (full financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/catalyst/index.cfm
Civic Leaders Program at Hostos Community College
Free, pre-college course about government and civic leadership. Participants learn about local issues and perform
community service. Students earn three or more credits for college, for no charge. Students need to have a GPA
above a 2.0.
Location: Bronx, NY
Application Deadline: 5/1/16 (approximately)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/Programs/College-Now/Summer-Programs
Previous KIPP Participants: Geidsha Diaz, Gilda Franks, Devella Freeman, Johanny Garcia, Kobe Powell, Keasha
Williams
College Access Summit at NYU
Five-day residential college prep program at NYU. This program focuses on what students can do to prepare for
college, including help with the application process and experience on a college campus.
Dates: July 12 - 17, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/nyu-cali.html
Cooper Union – Summer STEM Program
The School of Engineering's Research Internship Program provides a great opportunity for high school students to
tackle research problems in a college setting. Participants work in teams on applied research projects covering
fields such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, biomedical and environmental engineering; mathematics,
chemistry, and astronomy.
Eligibility: Current 10th - 11th
Cost: $3,100 (financial aid available)
Website: http://cooper.edu/engineering/summer-stem
Previous KIPP Participants: Gabriel Rodriguez
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Cornell Summer College
Three- to six-week classes in various areas (psychology, veterinary, math, science, business, etc.) at Cornell
University. KIPP has significant scholarships available, speak to your career counselor if you are interested in this
competitive pre-college program.
Dates: June 25 - July 16 or July 17 - August 6, 2016
Cost: $4,000 - $6,000 (scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ismael Cisse, Miriam Meza, Paola Munoz, Dennis Rodriguez, Tammy Rodriguez
Courant Institute Girls' STEM Summer Program at NYU
NYU GSTEM is a six-week summer program for high school girls who have high aptitude in STEM subjects.
Students will have the opportunity to receive mentoring from STEM professionals, as well as participate in
activities such as classes, lectures, and field trips. They will work on a small project alongside researchers, produce
a brief paper about their work, and deliver a short oral presentation to their peers.
Application Deadline: 3/16/2016 (priority); 4/17/2016 (final)
Eligibility: Rising 12th (Girls)
Cost: $2,750 (limited scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/nyu-gstem.html
CURIE Academy at Cornell
The CURIE Academy is a one-week program at Cornell University for high school girls who excel in math and
science. The focus is on rising juniors and seniors who may not have had prior opportunities to explore
engineering, and want to learn more about the many opportunities in engineering in an interactive atmosphere.
Dates: July 10 - 16, 2016
Eligibility: Rising 11th - 12th (Girls)
Cost: $1,450 (full financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/summer/high_school/curie/index.cfm
Previous KIPP Participants: Ashley McLean
Discover Hopkins
Pre-college classes at Johns Hopkins University. There are courses focused on pre-medicine, forensic psychology,
and more. This is a great way to get hands-on experience at one of the top research and medicine universities in
the country.
Location: Baltimore, MD
Dates: July 6 - 19 or July 20 - August 2, 2016
Cost: $2,700, (financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.jhu.edu/summer/precollege/index.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Sabrina Sultana, Shakeema Blanco, Devaughn Mark
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Drexel University Pre-College Summer Art Programs
This pre-college art program exposes students to the rigors of college-level art on a college campus. Students will
take courses with Drexel faculty and use the resources available in the art facilities. Students can take classes in
architecture, dance, digital fabrication, design and merchandising for fashion, music production, or interior design.
Dates: July, 2016
Application Deadline: ** Check website for 2016 deadlines
Cost: $1,000 - $3,000 (financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/about/summerHighschoolProgram/
E2@MIT
E2@MIT is a one-week residential pre-college program at MIT in Boston during which students complete a short
project course in an engineering field. Students take one engineering elective (past topics have included robotics,
mechanical engineering, and computer science) and participate in college readiness activities.
Location: Boston, MA
Cost: Free
Website: http://summerapp.mit.edu/
Fashion Institute of Technology - Summer Live
Pre-college program at FIT focusing on fashion, business, merchandising, and portfolio development. Students can
take a three-week course (1 or 2 classes) or one-week intensive in August. Programs also available during the
school year. Afternoon classes are available so this is a good option for students that might be in summer school.
Cost: $320 - $625 (financial aid available)
Website: http://www.fitnyc.edu/precollege/program-details/high-school-summer-live/
Previous KIPP Participants: Genesis Acevedo, Tanyka Alexander, Sabrina Almanzar, Elianny Justo, Irene Pazos
Fordham History Makers
The History Makers Scholars Program is a five-week pre-college program that is focused on history, with an
emphasis on the Bronx. Students will participate in classroom discussions, group activities,
and college preparation tasks at Fordham University. This is a commuter program and
students would live at home while attending this program during the day.
Dates: July - August, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.bronxworks.org/center-for-achieving-future-education
Previous KIPP Participants: Ugonna Anosike, Ismael Cisse, Barkewende Kouaka, Yasmine
Nartey, Jocelyn Spencer
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Foreign Language Camps at Millersville University
In this language program, participants attend classes in Spanish, French, or German languages and cultures and
perform activities to develop related skills. This is a language immersion program and students are encouraged to
speak the new language throughout all the activities in the day.
Location: Millersville, PA
Dates: August 2 - 8, 2016
Eligibility: Ages 15+
Cost: $500 + travel (financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.millersville.edu/forlang/hscamps.php
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics
Six-week pre-college program focused on mathematics in Amherst, MA. This is for students that want to explore
math theories and interact with a group over solving problems.
Location: Amherst, MA
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions (apply early)
Website: http://www.hcssim.org/
Ithaca College - Ithaca Writers Institute
The Ithaca Writers Institute offers two weeks of intensive writing workshops for high school students. The IWI
hosts a wide range of both creative and professional writing courses, from poetry to publishing, building on Ithaca
College's reputation for blending praxis with the arts. Students can choose from the following courses: Fiction,
Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Magazine Writing, Editing, and Publishing.
Dates: July 4 - 15, 2016
Eligibility: Ages 15 - 18
Cost: $2,280
Website: http://www.ithaca.edu/iwi
Ithaca College - Summer College
One- or three-week pre-college classes in various subjects. Students can select from courses focused on
anthropology, psychology, education, digital music, photography, writing, sports media, leadership, and more.
Partial tuition scholarships are available for the three week program.
Dates: June 26 - July 1 or July 4 - July 22, 2016
Cost: $1,580 - $4,980 (partial tuition scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.ithaca.edu/gps/summer_college/
Previous KIPP Participants: Samantha Delgado
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LEAD Engineering Program
This is an intense, hands-on curriculum comprised of engineering instruction, computer programming, problem
solving, and data analysis. Students develop presentation and public speaking skills and engage in college
preparatory activities. Students should have a strong interest in the STEM field.
Location: TBA
Dates: July - August (3 Weeks)
Application Deadline: TBA
Cost: $1,500 (full or partial scholarships available)
Website: http://www.leadprogram.org
Marist College
Various two-week pre-college courses, including: business, fashion design, game design, theater, and criminal
justice. A KIPP student participated in the summer program and enjoyed the experience, the student also receive a
50% scholarship (even though no financial aid is listed).
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Dates: June 26 - July 9, or July 10 - 23, 2017 (approximately)
Cost: $3,150
Website: http://www.marist.edu/summerinstitutes/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ashley Lopez
Mathematics Summer Camp at Stonybrook
During this two-week intensive math program, students will explore different areas of math, including: knot
theory, number theory, puzzles and games, and cryptography. Students can choose to live on campus or commute
to Stonybrook, NY for the program.
Location: Stonybrook, NY
Dates: July 11 - 22, 2016
Cost: $1000 - $1,600 (full scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/cesame/students/MathCamp/mathcamphs.shtml
Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES) Program at MIT
This six-week pre-college program at MIT focuses on engineering and associated professions. This is a very
competitive program and provides full scholarships to accepted students.
Location: Boston, MA
Cost: Free
Website: http://web.mit.edu/mites/
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MOSTC at MIT
The MIT Online Science, Technology, and Engineering Community (MOSTEC) is an online education and
enrichment program that extends from the summer into the winter as students submit their college applications.
Students complete online coursework and projects in science, engineering, and technical writing during the
summer.
Location: Online
Dates: Online: June 29, 2016 - January 14, 2017
Cost: Free
Website: http://web.mit.edu/mites/
National Bar Association "Crump" Law Camp
The program is designed to give an introduction to the legal system, through classroom discussions and
professional guests. This is a competitive program and once students apply once, they can use the same application
to apply each year (if they are not accepted the first time).
Dates: July 5 - 16, 2016
Cost: Free, students must provide travel
Website:
http://www.nationalbar.org/NBA/Events/Youthprograms/NBA/Youth_programs.aspx?hkey=ed2d386e-602f42cb-b707-a26bd33f29f5
NYU Pre-College & Summer Journalism
NYU pre-college offers students the opportunity to experience academic and student life. This academically
rigorous program places students in six-week, intensive, college level courses with current college students and
allows them to gain academic credit, which may be applied to a future degree. Students who are interested in
journalism or writing will get to participate in a free, five-week noncredit college writing workshop.
Cost: $4,458 (limited financial aid available)
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/summer/2012/highschool/program.html
NYU Tisch Pre-College
Competitive pre-college programs at NYU, focusing on theatre, music production, or visual arts. This is a very
competitive program and limited scholarships are available.
Cost: $10,000 (limited full scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/summer/2012/highschool/program.html
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Pace Summer Scholars
Two-week pre-college courses in various subjects, including musical theatre, acting, psychology, and business.
Students can choose to live on campus or at home. Scholarships are available and students need to complete an
essay to be eligible.
Dates: July 10 - 23, 2016
Cost: $1,850 - $2,750
Website: http://www.pace.edu/summer-scholars/
Parsons Scholar Program - Summer Intensive Studies
This intensive three-week, three-credit program is open to anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of art and
design in an academically rigorous and artistically stimulating environment. Students
spend five days a week in studio classes and receive demanding homework
assignments.
Cost: $3047 (financial aid available)
Website: http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/summer-programs/
Pratt Summer Institute
Pre-college art program where students earn four college credits. Students can take classes to learn about various
art styles.
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Dates: July 5 - 29, 2016
Website: https://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-professional/precollege/summerprograms/application-information/
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program is a ten-day intensive seminar on journalism. Students will
learn from prominent reporters and editors and produce written and film pieces. This is a great opportunity to
experience college life at Princeton, and all expenses (including program and travel) are paid by the university.
This is a competitive program and students must have an unwieghted GPA of 3.5 or above.
Location: Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.princeton.edu/sjp/
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QuestBridge
QuestBridge partners with colleges to offer full scholarships to pre-college programs. In addition, there are various
scholarships and opportunities available through the QuestBridge College Prep application. QuestBridge offers full
college scholarships and they highly encourage students to participate in the College Prep program first. This is a
competitive opportunity that could have an incredible impact on pre-college and college scholarships.
Location: Varies depending on pre-college program
Application Deadline: **Check website for 2016 deadlines
Cost: Full tuition scholarship
Website: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/cps-college-prep-scholars-program
Previous KIPP Participants: Miriam Meza
Rockefeller University Science Outreach Program
Competitive seven-week total-immersion experience in laboratory research related to life or physical sciences.
This is a competitive program and includes lab research and mentoring.
Dates: June 27 - August 11, 2017 (approximately)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/highschoolapp
School of Professional Studies High School Academy at NYU
These programs enable students to explore career options and experience college. The NYU SPS High School
Academy offers three programs to choose from (Summer Career Edge Program, Summer Boost Program, and
Summer Aspire Program).
Cost: Varies, depending on program (full scholarships available for certain programs)
Website: http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/hsacademy/summer-programs.html
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
SVA's Pre-College Program is designed for high school students who want to enhance their creative skills, learn
more about a particular field of art, develop a portfolio and/or experience coursework at an arts school. This is a
three-week pre-college program where students can select from different fields (photography, drawing, etc) and
earn three college credits.
Dates: July 11 - 29, 2016
Cost: $2,200 (limited full-tuition scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.sva.edu/special-programs/pre-college-program/summer-program
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Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at New York University
The Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) at NYU is an innovative pre-college enrichment program for
talented high school students. The goal is to encourage and increase the presence of historically under-represented
groups in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM careers) and licensed professions.
Dates: **Check website for 2016 dates
Application Deadline: **Check website for 2016 deadline
Eligibility: Grades 7 - 12
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshmen-applicants/opportunityprograms/middle-and-high-school-program.html
Skidmore Pre-College
A pre-college program in Saratoga, NY where students take two classes for credit, from the liberal arts or studio
arts department. Courses can include writing, anthropology, painting, psychology, and history courses.
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Eligibility: Rising 10th - College
Website: http://www.skidmore.edu/precollege/
Previous KIPP Participants: Francis Reyes
Smith College
Smith College is a prestigious all-women's college that offers classes in engineering, environmental studies,
women's history, and writing. This is a great way to experience the environment at a top school in the northeast.
Location: Northampton, MA
Dates: Varies, depending on program, 2016
Application Deadline: 3/1/2016 (apply early)
Eligibility: Rising 10th - 12th (Girls)
Cost: $1,650 - $5,500 (financial aid available)
Website: http://www.smith.edu/summer/programs.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Brenda Meza
STEM Institute at City College
Pre-college program through the City College Engineering Program focusing on STEM classes. Students choose two
classes in Science, Math, Engineering, or English. This is a competitive program and students need to be prepared
to take college-level classes.
Cost: Free
Website: https://stem.ccny.cuny.edu/
Previous KIPP Participants: Alicia Echarvarria, Nachary Clemente, Mory Keita, Raul Ramirez-Campos, William
Rivers
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Stevens Institute of Technology
Two-week pre-college classes in science, math, engineering, technology, business, multimedia, and pre-med. Talk
to your career counselor if you are interested in this program.
Location: Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $1,500 - $2,200 (limited financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/stevens-summer
Summer School of the Arts
Four-week pre-college programs focusing on the arts, including: ballet, chorus, dance, media arts, orchestra,
theatre, and visual arts and SUNY schools. Interested students must complete application and an audition.
Location: Various SUNY Locations
Application Deadline: Must schedule audition first
Website: http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/tuition.html
Summer@Brown
Various pre-college courses at Brown University, including sciences, psychology, writing, business, and
mathematics. Students can select a one- or two-week program, and there are a variety of options available.
Cost: $1,800 (students must arrange travel)
Website: http://brown.edu/ce/pre-college/
Previous KIPP Participants: Cristian Garcia, Isaiah Cuavers, Alondra Mejia, Alicia Rodriguez, Tania Smith,
Touissant Bourgeois, Kala Gethers, Lourdes Delgado, Gabriel Rodriguez, Kevin Hidalgo, Leah Collazo
Syracuse University Management and Technology Program
Through the Information Studies and School of Management at Syracuse University, students take a class focused
on entrepreneurial principals leading the students through a business creation experience. By the end of the course
the students, in teams, will have a developed idea and plan ready to pitch to a board of potential investors.
Location: Syracuse, NY
Dates: July 17 - 29, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://summercollege.syr.edu/program/management-and-technology-in-the-business-world/
Previous KIPP Participants: Alieu Danso, Mariama Diallo, Moussa Paye , Tammy Rodriguez Guzman, Kiah Tate
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Syracuse University Summer College
Six-week all-expenses paid program at Syracuse University where students take classes in media and writing. This
is a competitive program and students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above to apply. KIPP has a college partnership
with Syracuse and this program is a great way to learn about life on at this college.
Cost: Limited Financial Aid Available
Website: http://summercollege.syr.edu/
Telluride Foundation (TASS and TASP Programs)
Competitive six-week residential program at Cornell. They look for students that are mature and want to engage in
thought-provoking conversations around different issues. This is an incredible opportunity to dive deep into
learning and critical thinking, with other students that are thirsty for knowledge.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tasp/tasp_general_info.html
University of Rochester
Various pre-college classes at University of Rochester in upstate NY. There are social science, music, and
humanities courses, and a pre-med intensive. University of Rochester has a great medical school, and the pre-med
intensive is a good opportunity to learn about the medical school there. The length of the program varies on the
topic of interest.
Location: Rochester, NY
Dates: Dates vary, 2016
Cost: Varies (financial aid is available)
Website: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/precollege/
Previous KIPP Participants: Andrey Bonnet, Alicia Rodriguez, Jocelyn
Spencer, Nazeem Spencer, Crysthal Urena
Women's Engineering Exploration at Temple
Temple University's College of Engineering offers a one-week residential program to increase awareness and
interest in technological advancement in engineering. Students will hear lectures, work on projects, go on field
trips, and engage in group discussions.
Dates: July 7 - 12, 2016
Cost: $500 + Travel (financial aid is available)
Website: http://engineering.temple.edu/summer-programs/we2
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Yale Young Global Scholars
This is a competitive program that offers three intensive, interdisciplinary summer pre-collegiate experiences for
students. Some themes are: Politics, Law, and Economics; International Affairs and Security; and Science, Policy,
and Innovation. All three sessions give students leadership opportunities to recognize and understand
contemporary global issues, strategize responses, and innovate solutions while learning from renowned
practitioners and Yale faculty members in a range of fields.
Location: New Haven, CT
Dates: Vary by program
Cost: $5,250 (scholarships are available)
Website: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
Young Scholars Program at Clarkson University
This is a competitive program for students to work on a real hands-on project, learn about college life and enhance
teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Students will interact with faculty and staff from various
disciplines to learn more about majors, careers, as well as what it's like to be a college student. Students who
successfully complete the program will receive a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) towards tuition if they
attend The Clarkson School or Clarkson University full time for their undergraduate education.
Location: Potsdam, NY
Dates: July 10 - 16, 2016
Cost: $875 (financial aid available)
Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/youngscholars/index.html
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
The Adventures in Veterinary Medicine High School program is a two-week experience to learn about the
veterinary profession. Students visit animal hospitals, interact with veterinary students, and participate in
discussions about animal-related issues.
Location: North Grafton, MA
Dates: July 19 - 31, 2016
Cost: $3,100
Website: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/avm/high_school.html
All Star Code's Summer Intensive Program
This Summer Intensive is geared toward equipping boys with the basic skills they will need to embark on the
journey of becoming innovative engineers, programmers and tech leaders.
Eligibility: Ages 14 - 17 (boys)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.allstarcode.org/Apply/
Baruch STEP Academy
Baruch STEP is a pre-college program for students interested in pursuing careers in
science, math, and health-related professions. Courses in the past included engineering,
astronomy, the science of music, and many more and include field trips and college prep
activities. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above to apply.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/step/
Previous KIPP Participants: Victor Barreto, Mariela Castillo, Olabode Olaseinde,
Charisse King, Maia Coltes, Shayla King, Laura Ford, Olamide Adams, Lisandro Florencio
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Biotechnology Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
This four-week camp is for students interested in doing research in biotechnology. The students will begin by
learning concepts and tecniques as a class but will quickly move to working in small groups or with a partner. The
students will present their work to their classmates at the end of the session. A background in biology is required
and chemistry is suggested.
Website: http://istem.stonybrook.edu/content/biotechnology-summer-camp
Blue Stamp Engineering
Blue Stamp Engineering (BSE) is a six-week summer program for high school students to build projects they find
personally interesting. The students conceive and create working prototypes (to keep), complete design
documentation, webpage, and videos explaining their design.
Website: www.bluestampengineering.com
Previous KIPP Participants: Steven Holguin
Camp GOALS
This free six-week program at the Intrepid Museum is for girls interested in math and science. Students will
experience hands-on activities and field studies focused in the fields of aviation, environmental science and
engineering, marine science, fashion and science, medical science, and space/astronomy.
Cost: Free
Website: www.intrepidmuseum.org/GOALSforGirls
Previous KIPP Participants: Tammy Rodriguez, Laila Sanders
Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP)
COAP is a five-day summer program at universities across the northeast that focuses on the business world,
especially accounting, financial analysis, and computer science. All sessions are
taught by Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and participants will learn firsthand about the accounting profession.
Dates: Varies, depending on program location
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary by location
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nysscpa.org/nextgen/high-school-students/coap/co-ap-locations#sthash.8tnVy52S.dpbs
Previous KIPP Participants: Giselle Cuevas, Christopher Djobo, Anthony Lawrence, Mikeyla Tate
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Center for Talented Youth
Students can participate in one of two leadership programs at Johns Hopkins University. The Civic Leadership
Instititute explores challenges that affect communities today and introduces strategies for community
development. The Global Issues of the 21st Century course examines challenges and opportunities of an
interconnected world and the choices we make as global citizens. These programs are competitive and students
must have an SAT math score of 580+ (PSAT of 58) to attend.
Location: Baltimore, MD
Dates: June 26 - July 15 or July 17 - August 5, 2016
Cost: $4,245, (financial aid is available)
Website: http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/
Christodora Manice Center
This program offer four summer sessions of environmental science, wilderness expeditions and leadership training
courses for motivated students ages 11-18. Students are chosen based on teacher recommendations and an
interview with Christodora staff.
Location: Great Mountain Forest, CT
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary by program
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.christodora.org/programs/manice-education-center/
Christodora Summer Ecology Program
This program focuses on what makes an ecosystem unique and how natural systems work. Students will create
independent research projects groups to explore the natural environment. This program is for students interested
in science and that want to learn outdoors.
Location: Great Mountain Forest, CT
Dates: July 8 - 22, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.christodora.org/programs/summer-ecology-program/
Previous KIPP Participants: Miladys Morales, Bryan Rodriguez
Dartmouth Bound
Four-day program to experience campus life and academics at Dartmouth. This is a short program and can be done
in addition to another summer program.
Location: Hanover, NH
Dates: July 28 - 31, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visits-programs/dartmouth-bound/summer-program
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Explorations in Forensics Camp at Stony Brook University
This program will explore the various disciplines that fall under the umbrella of forensic science. The focus of the
five days concentrates on the development of skills and techniques that will be utilized to process a mock crime
scene(s) as the curriculum of a week full of hard work, learning and fun.
Cost: $500
Website: http://istem.stonybrook.edu/content/explorations-forensics-camp
Future Latino Law Camp
The Future Latino Leaders Law Camp is a nine-day program held by the HNBF (Hispanic National Bar Foundation)
at American University in Washington, DC and provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the
legal profession. The Law Camp offers students the chance to come to DC and learn more about the college
application process, meet influential Latino leaders, and tour national monuments and various government
agencies interactive centers that bring to life the scientific concepts of the Museum's Halls.
Dates: July 16 - 24, 2016
Eligibility: Rising 10th – 12th
Cost: No tuition cost, students must provide transportation to Washington, DC
Website: http://www.hnbf.org/programs-partnerships/future-latino-leaders-law-camp/
GenTech
Tech-entrepreneurship program for students to learn and get hands-on experience in coding, apps, and technology.
Students are paired with a mentor and develop their own mobile app.
Cost: Free
Website: www.nycgenerationtech.com
Previous KIPP Participants: Kwesi Ampofo, Ayesha Arthur, Victor
Barreto, Jhoemil De Leon, Marquetta Felder, Lisandro Florencio, Tiemoko
Kieta, Edivic Perez
Girls Who Code
Intensive program in NYC to teach girls about technology and computer programming and connect them with a
mentor.
Dates: July 6 - August 21 or July 13 - August 28, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://girlswhocode.com/
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Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine at Brandeis University
This residential program is for students with demonstrated leadership and interest in medicine and science.
Student delegates attending the summit will focus on the future of the health care industry as well as develop
leadership, networking, and collaborative skills necessary to be leaders in the field. Students must be nominated by
an educator or Global Youth Summit alumni.
Location: Waltham, MA
Application Deadline: 1/15/2016 for priority admission, 3/15/2016 for scholarship, 4/1/2016 for program
Website: http://www.brandeis.edu/youthsummit/
Gotham Writing Course
Four-week writing program for students in NYC (classes meet twice a week). This is a great program for students
that have other summer commitments (summer school, travel, or a job) because classes only meet two afternoons
a week. Students can select creative writing, journalism, essay writing, or exploratory writing classes.
Dates: Dates vary, 2016
Cost: $324
Website: http://www.writingclasses.com/HomePages/indexNYC.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Meleena Phillips
Great Books
One or multi-week sessions in residence at Amherst College. Students come from all across the world to read,
discuss, and debate selections from the greatest works of literature. Students gain confidence in their own ideas in
a community of young readers.
Location: Amherst, MA
Dates: Dates varies by session
Eligibility: 6th - 12th
Website: www.greatbookssummer.com
Previous KIPP Participants: Halimatou Diallo, Karen Diaz
iD Tech Camp
Various one- to four-week technology programs, that are a fun and interesting way to learn about various
technology fields. The one-week classes are at Columbia or Fordham Universities and include video-game design,
robotics, video editing, and digital photography. Students can apply for tuition assistance to save $600 from the
one-week camps.
Dates: Dates vary based on program
Cost: $850 (with financial aid students can pay $250)
Website: http://www.internaldrive.com/
Previous KIPP Participants: Sophia Richardson
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J Camp
The six-day training camp brings together a culturally diverse group of students from across the nation to learn
from veteran journalists and media executives. J Camp participants will receive hands-on training and produce
multi-platform news packages for the program’s news website.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.aaja.org/jcamp2016/
Legal Education Action Program
Free, week-long summer program for current high school students with strong academic history, that want to
become future lawyers, judges, and guardians of the judicial system.
Location: Location varies year to year
Cost: Full scholarships offered to participants, including travel expenses
Website: http://www.hnbafund.org/Programs/LEAPProgram.aspx
Let's Get Ready
Free SAT prep classes two evenings a week in July and August. This program is targeted for students that want
additional preparation for the SATs, and will take the SAT again in the fall. This program also includes field trips
and college prep activities.
Location: Various locations in NYC
Dates: July - August, dates pending
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.letsgetready.org/re/
Previous KIPP Participants: Aneisha Allen, Michael Appiah, Jessee Bermudez, Ajai Bourgeois, Giselle Cuevas,
Geidsha Diaz, Patrick Dubuche, Alejandra De Leon, Paloma Feliz, Camill Fernandez, Kassinda Herrera, Najwa
Livigni, Joel Lopez, Rhaimi Meekins-Mcgue, Jayleen Menendez, Nadine Menendez
My Health Career Summer Club
Free, two-week intensive and interactive health career exploration program through the Manhattan-Staten Island
Area Health Education Center. This program exposes students to a variety of careers in the health profession. After
participating, students are eligible for a paid internship in the future.
Dates: July 11 - 21 or July 25 - August 4, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://msiahec.org/programs-for-high-school-students/
Previous KIPP Participants: Alondra Mejia, Amanda Cay, Damani Strasner, Dennis Rodriguez, Sulnerys Carmona
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New York Summer Debate Camp
New York Summer Debate Camp offers intense debate programs in each borough. Breakfast and lunch are served.
Students are trained in all debate events including Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate,
public speaking, rhetoric, current events, political science, and philosophy.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nycdebatecamp.org/
NFTE Global Girls Entrepreneurship Tech BizCamp
NFTE NY Metro's Global Girls Entrepreneurship Tech BizCamp offers NYC female students the opportunity to learn
in a tech-infused NFTE Entrepreneurshop curriculum in a highly interactive and intensive two-week camp setting.
Through field trips, guest speakers, industry exposure, and engaging activities,
participants learn the basics of putting together a business plan including technological
platforms while also developing valuable academic and life skills.
Dates: July 6 - 17, 2016 (approximately)
Eligibility: Rising 10th - 12th (girls only)
Cost: Free
Website: https://nftenymetro.wordpress.com/girlsbizcamp2015/
Previous KIPP Participants: Brianna Batista, Kassina Herrera
NFTE Summer BizCamp
NFTE NY Metro's Summer BizCamp offers NYC students the opportunity to learn the NFTE Entrepreneurship
curriculum in a highly interactive and intensive two-week camp setting. Through experiential learning and
engaging activities, participants will learn the basics of putting together a business plan while also developing
valuable academic and life skills.
Dates: July 20 - 31, 2016 (approximately)
Cost: Free
Website: https://nftenymetro.wordpress.com/bizcamp2015/
NY Math Circle
Program for students to explore math and develop reasoning and problem-solving skills. Program takes places at
NYU and students would commute home each day.
Dates: July 11 - 28, 2016
Cost: $395 (financial aid is available)
Website: https://www.nymathcircle.org/summer
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Physics Summer Camp at Stony Brook University
This program is to introduce motivated high school students to aspects of physics through a variety of hands-on
activities. The activities will be supplemented by short lectures and demonstrations from guest speakers, as well as
tours of the university facilities.
Dates: July 11 - 15, 2016
Cost: $500
Website: http://istem.stonybrook.edu/content/physics-summer-camp
Summer Intensive Leadership and Debate Training Program (BALI)
This program partners with New York City Urban Debate League (NYCUDL) to host a free Summer Intensive
Leadership and Debate Training Program for females. The program includes workshops in debate techniques,
public speaking, critical thinking, policy research, writing speeches and articles, developing the skills to analyze
contemporary public policy issues, and self-empowerment exercises.
Eligibility: Rising 10th – 12th (Girls Only)
Cost: Free
Website: www.abzuginstitute.org
Summer Science Institute, American Museum of Natural History
One-week science programs at the Museum of Natural History. One program focuses on earth and space, and the
other week focuses on biology and evolution--you pick one session, or can attend both.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/high-school-summer-science-institute
Previous KIPP Participants: Rightous Desgraviers, Dellarie Flood, Helen Gonzalez, Jose Pincay
Tribeca Film Fellows
This is a competitive film program through Tribeca Institute. Through this fellowship, students gain a deeper
knowledge of the power of film to influence social change through intensive workshops and have direct contact
with seasoned filmmakers and the local and global leaders framing the issues. Students work closely with a film
mentor and create an their own projects and are also eligible for college scholarships.
Dates: July 6 - August 21, 2016 (approximately)
Cost: Free
Website: https://tribecafilminstitute.org/pages/about_tribeca_film_fellows
Previous KIPP Participants: Claudia Almazo
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Urban Word
Free slam poetry workshops and performances in New York City. This is a good program for students that have
other summer commitments (summer school, job, or travel) because the schedule is flexible.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.urbanwordnyc.org/wp/programs/
Previous Participants: Julissa Bernabe
Youth About Business
Youth About Business is a one-week residential business camp that enables high school students to experience the
world of business in a stimulating and interactive environment and gain access to postitive role models in the
world of business and finance. Applicants should have an interest in business and there are no academic
requirements.
Location: Columbia University, New York City
Dates: July 4 - 8 or July 11 - 15, 2016
Cost: $325
Website: http://youthaboutbusiness.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Alec Flores, Azana Mason, Ashley McLean, Eddie Valentin
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ARTS ENRICHMENT
Dance Wave
Summer dance program for beginner to advanced dancers, including ballet and hip hop classes.
Cost: $655 - $945 (scholarships available)
Website: http://www.dancewave.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Edivic Perez, Johanny Garcia
DreamYard
DreamYard offers a variety of arts programs (art, digital, music production, fashion, photo/video) that focus on
developing the artistic voice, nurturing the desire to make change, and cultivating the skills necessary to achieve
collaborative goals in youth, prepping them to become future leaders and innovators.
Cost: Free
Website: http://dreamyard.com/programs/
Previous KIPP Participants: Summer Cobb, Deja Oliver, Selena Mejia, Stephan Melendez, Stephani Mercado,
Stephanie Valera, Diana Velazquez, Jaliyah Wilkes
GRAMMY Camp
Intensive one-week music industry program in Brooklyn. Students can select programs focused on
business/production, singing/songwriting, and performance. This is a residential program and students would live
at facilities in Brooklyn for one week.
Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.grammyintheschools.com/programs/grammy-camp/faq
Interlochen Arts Camp
Residential intensive arts program for students that are serious about music, dance, motion picture arts, music,
theatre, or visual arts.
Location: Traverse City, MI
Eligibility: Grades 3 - 12
Cost: Varies (financial aid is available)
Website: http://www.interlochen.org/
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International Center for Photography (ICP)
ICP's Teen Academy offers a range of opportunities for students to develop knowledge of photography. In-class
sessions range from ten-week classes to a year-long intensive program focusing on professional applications.
Cost: $785 (full scholarships available)
Website: http://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy
Previous KIPP Participants: Tempesst Littlejohn, Diego Urquia
KIPP Dance Intensive
This four-week intensive dance program is led by Ms. Rosenstein and will focus on building fundamental dance
skills. Students will also go on field trips to learn about dance and take classes at outside dance studios.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: TBD
Previous KIPP Participants: Mesidi Agbenu, Trevor Brown, Daishly
Diaz, Amber Lee Fernandez, Breauna Fraser, Ashley Gomez, Helen
Gonzalez, Shalom Kouaka, Mia Miller, Jermal Vincent
KIPP Drama Intensive
Through this Drama Intensive at KIPP, students will have the opportunity to learn and advance in acting
techniques and perform in selected scenes that highlights acting abilities. Students will be exposed to multiple
theater companies, learn acting techniques, and network with guest artists from the entertainment industry.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: TBD
Previous KIPP Participants: Coral Bello-Martinez, Julia Mateo, Latay Moultrie, Alaney Ocasio, Tesean Rowe
KIPP School of Rock
Want to play music over the summer and develop as a musician? Join the School of Rock to delve into your passion
for music and improve your performance skills. A passion for music is the
only requirement, students that are skilled musicians or new to playing
instruments can participate.
Location: Bronx, NY
Dates: July – August, dates pending
Cost: Free
Previous KIPP Participants: Stephanie Betances Torres, Anthony Casiano,
Saul Conners, Jonathan Franco, Herman Garcia Jr., Stephen Hancle, William Moya, Dondre Nisbeth, Lorenzo Perez
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KIPP Visual Arts Intensive
Want to create art and explore artistic techniques? The Visual Arts Intensive at KIPP is an opportunity to develop
as an artist and dive into this field. Students will create original artwork and
learn from professionals in this industry and you don't need previous art
experience to join.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: $25
Previous KIPP Participants: Chelsea Andrews-Burkett, D'Asia Baldwin,
Brandon Banner, Paloma Feliz, Gabriel Francis, Daniel Gomez, Kenley Gomez,
Daisy Lopez, Joel Lopez, Daraliz Matos, Maliq Nagle, Dominique Nurse-Huntley, Kenneth Perez-Gonzalez, Davone
Presley, Mariah Salaam
Maysles Institute
Summer intensive film program in Harlem where students create and produce their own short films. This is a great
opportunity to get hands-on experience in film production.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.mayslesinstitute.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ashe Goveia, Brandon Charlton, Monique Lawrence, Alejandro Rosario, Claudia
Almazo, Guiomar Camano
Museum of Modern Art
Free art and design classes at the museum. Previous summers have included classes about woodworking, collage,
an electronic installations. This is a competitive program, and admission is based on the quality of application
essays.
Dates: July 10 - August 16, 2016 (two days a week)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.moma.org/learn/teens/free_classes#course1000
Previous KIPP Participants: Kyle Hopper
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NYC Guitar School
Summer Rock Band is a two-week intense rock ‘n’ roll training. Students get to rehearse in a fully equipped studio
and perform in live shows for family and friends. Students can choose to play drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, or
vocals--and you don't need prior music experience to join. If you have no experience, you can apply as well.
Dates: July 11 - 21, July 25 - August 4, or August 8 - 18, 2016
Cost: $500 (financial aid is available)
Website: http://nycguitarschool.com/summer.shtml
Previous KIPP Participants: Andrew Linares, Jonathan Franco, Charisse King, Ericka Booker, Marquis Brunson,
Shayla King, Alix Rodriguez, Bryan Rodriguez, Majestic Grigg
RECYouth Teen Program
RECYouth offers opportunities to participate in digital media production focusing on video, audio, photography
and graphic design at no cost. As a RECYouth participant, you will create projects on topics important to you and
display your best work at a citywide exhibition at the end of the summer.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.nycgovparks.org/crc/programs
Previous KIPP Participants: Stanley Caesar
Reel Works: The Summer Lab
Students work with a writing mentor to create original spoken-word poetry and then turn their poems into
original short films.
Cost: Free
Website: http://reelworks.org/participate/workshops/the-summer-lab/
Summer Arts Institute
Six-week intensive program in drama, dance, visual art, music, or film. This is a competitive
program for students that are serious about the arts or performance.
Location: Queens, NY
Cost: Free
Website: http://schools.nyc.gov/offices/teachlearn/arts/summerarts.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Joyel Balgar, Pamela Munoz, Ashley Lopez, Jeremy Nesbitt
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The Frick Collection - Summer Study Project
Summer Study Projects is a competitive four-week program for interested in art, art history, and the history of
New York City. Projects are desgined to broaden understanding of the art collections, enhance research and
presentation skills, and deepen appreciation for the city's cultural landscape. Additionally, students have the
opportunity to meet with museum staff and work behind the scenes in this institution.
Dates: July 5 - 29, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: frick.org/ssp
Wingspan Arts - Summer Conservatory
Wingspan Arts offers a tuition-free Summer Theater Conservatory for incoming 7th- to 12th-graders. High school
students put on a play and a musical after the summer session.
Cost: Free
Website: http://wingspanarts.org/theatre-classes-camp/
Youth Communication's Summer Writing Workshop
YCteen writers get published online and in a print magazine that is distributed to hundreds of high schools,
libraries, and community-based organizations in New York City. Most teens on the staff write personal stories
about their own lives, and report stories about issues that affect young people.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.ycteenmag.org/write/ycteen.html
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ATHLETIC ENRICHMENT
Boys and Girls Basketball Training at KIPP
The Basketball Training Program at KIPP is open to boys and girls that want to develop basketball skills and
teamwork. You do not have to be on the basketball team to participate.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Free
Previous KIPP Participants: Michael Benbow, Carl Brown, Ramon Contreras, Raheem Dolce, Aryani Ferreira,
Derek Ferreira, David Garcia, Louis Garcia, Derek Green, Cristal Malloy. Robert Phoenix Jr., Brian Rios, John
Romero, Essence Ross, Moubarak Samassi, Aaron Swinton, La Roi Thompson, Daizon Wilkins,
Strength and Conditioning at KIPP
Strength and Conditioning is a great way to stay in shape over the summer and stay connected with your coaches
at KIPP. This program is required for all football and baseball players and encouraged for all other athletes (both
boys and girls).
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Free
Previous KIPP Participants: Richard Almonte, Emanuel Alvarez, Mykel Agyenim-Boateng, Jase Brunson, Luis
Corneil, Shawn Dennison Jr., Raheem Dolce, Randy Hernandez, Aryani Ferreira, Derek Ferreira, Alec Flores,
Donovan Morris Fisher, Jacob Garcia, Justin Gomez, Mateo Gonzalez
Headfirst Baseball
Baseball showcase for boys interested in playing college baseball. Applicants should be strong student-athletes,
with competitive SATs and GPAs above 2.5. Interested students should talk to your baseball coach and career
counselor.
Location: Long Island, NY
Dates: August (four options for two-day programs)
Cost: $1,000 (full scholarships available)
Website: http://www.headfirsthonorroll.com/
Previous KIPP Participants: Steven Herrera, Harold Mercedes, Olvis Peralta, Joswald Sterling
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Nike Sports Camp
Various residential sports camps for boys and girls, including soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball. Camps are
usually four days and students must provide transportation to location.
Location: Varies depending on athletic program
Cost: $400 - $600
Website: http://www.ussportscamps.com/
Previous KIPP Participants: Brian Ferguson, Adrian Portela, Adrian Toledo
Syracuse Basketball Camp
Five-day residential basketball training program at Syracuse University.
Dates: June 27 - July 1 or August 1 - August 5, 2016
Cost: $595
Website: http://www.suathletics.com/sports/2001/8/7/jimscamp.aspx
Previous KIPP Participants: Torrie Bennett, Alieu Danso, Jacob Rodriguez,
Israel Pieter, Shaine Holloway
Volleyball YMCA Camp
One- to four-week volleyball intensive camp. Students can go individually or with a group.
Location: Upstate New York
Dates: Dates vary
Cost: $719/week
Website: http://www.newyorkymcacamp.org/volleyball/index.php
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CULTURAL AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
AFS-USA's Faces of America Program
The Green Summer School Program is a four-week study abroad opportunity. Participants will reside with host
families and participate in daily workshops designed to teach environmental sustainability and while taking
introductory German language classes. Workshops include excursions and a practical approach to explore
environmental issues in a non-traditional classroom setting.
Location: Germany
Eligibility: 9th - 12th
Cost: $1,000
Website: http://www.afsusa.org/study-abroad/summer-abroad/compare/
At the Well Young Women's Political Leadership
This two-week program at Princeton is geared towards girls that want to grow as leaders and learners. This
program will teach college readiness skills like essay writing and SAT Prep, and will feature dynamic professional
speakers to enrich the learning experiences.
Location: Princeton, NJ
Eligibility: Rising 10th – 12th (girls only)
Cost: $2,495 (limited financial aid)
Website: http://atthewellconferences.org/2014/01/01/at-the-well-young-womens-leadership-academy/
Bezos Scholars
This competitive program is for students that are passionate about exploring new ideas and developing leadership
skills. Participants are paired with an educator in the local community and will travel to the Aspen Ideas Festival, a
remarkable gathering of thinkers and change agents from around the world for an all-expenses-paid week.
Location: Aspen, CO
Dates: June 25 - July 1, 2017 (approximately)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/scholars
Camp Rising Sun
This seven-week leadership program is carefully designed to promote personal growth, leadership skills, a service
ethic, and intercultural understanding. Students from the US and more than twentyfive countries are selected for their character and leadership potential.
Location: Rhinebeck, NY
Dates: June 25 – July 23 or July 29 - August 27, 2017
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.lajf.org/curriculum/
Previous KIPP Participants: Taylor Stephen, Minchailou Kanoute, Tyshaya Pearce
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Eleanor Roosevelt Girls Leadership Worldwide
GLW is an international leadership development program for girls. During this residential program, girls from
diverse cultures and backgrounds come together to engage in workshops and activities designed to fully awaken
the leader within them, using the leadership model of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Location: Val-Kill, NY
Dates: July 9 - 17 or July 23 - July 31, 2016
Eligibility: Rising 10th - 11th (girls)
Website: http://ervk.org/glw/glw.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Alix Rodriguez
Experiment in International Living
International travel program that focuses on experiencing new cultures, community service, and learning in new
environments. There are programs around the world and KIPP has significant scholarships for a few students each
year.
Location: Various international locations
Dates: Varies, depending on location
Cost: Financial aid generally covers 50-75% of program cost
Website: http://www.experimentinternational.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Miranda Genao, Tania Smith
Global Youth Leadership Initiative
This leadership program fosters greater understanding of cultural and religious pluralism, collaborative leadership
skills, and environmental care practices among students and educators. During the three-year progression of
programs, participants are exposed to unique settings and introduced to new ideas, activities, and people. Students
participate as a group (3-5 KIPP students with one teacher) and interact with groups from around the country.
Location: Connecticut, New Mexico, and Costa Rica
Dates: Varies, depending on year of program
Cost: $1,750 - $2,350
Website: http://www.gyli.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ashley Pina, Damani Strasner, Michael Lewis Stephens, Adrian Portela, Francina
Genao, Jhessett Estrella, Kenneth Williams, Sasteh Bennerson
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Grab the Torch
Grab the Torch is a five-day program that focuses on leadership, ethics, and philanthropy. Students work in groups
and learn from professionals and leaders in nonprofit and private companies. Applicants should have a desire to
develop leadership skills and bring these skills back to your school and community.
Location: Simsbury, CT or Bryant Pond, ME
Dates: July 23 - 30 or August 6 - 13, 2016
Eligibility: Ages 15 – 17 (girls)
Cost: $600 (approximately)
Website: http://grabthetorch.org/index.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Natalie Guzman, Iddelee Medina, Yarilee Serrano
LENS@Wake Forest
LENS@Wake Forest is a three-week summer program that equips participants with an
academic foundation necessary to become global citizens. Participants live on campus and discover how to change
the way they learn, the way they think, and the way they lead. Two academic opportunities are available: Global
Sustainability and Cultural Crossroads.
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Website: lens.wfu.edu
National Hispanic Institute
Leadership training program at Villanova College for students from all ethnic backgrounds. Freshmen participate
in the Great Debate program, which focuses on communication skills and debate. Sophomores participate in the
LDZ, which focuses on the organization and management of leadership.
Location: Pennsylvania
Dates: July 7 - 14 or July 23 - 28, 2016
Cost: $500
Website: http://www.nhi-net.org/Pages/index.aspx
Previous KIPP Participants: Alec Flores, Brenda Meza, Isaiah Thomas, Jenelle Jones, Devaughn Mark
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Various outdoor leadership expeditions, including kayaking, hiking,
camping, rock climbing. At the end of this program, students will develop
leadership skills and have increased responsibility for self and others.
Location: Various locations in the United States
Dates: Varies, depending on location
Cost: Varies by program (full scholarships are available)
Website: http://www.nols.edu/
Previous KIPP Participants: Orlando Garcia Castro, Damani Strasner
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National Student Leadership Conference
Leadership and career training program in various subjects. Students can select from programs focused on:
business, culinary arts, forensic science, law, medicine, sports management, and more. Note that there are few
scholarships available, so students need to fundraise to attend this more expensive program.
Location: Varies depending on program focus
Cost: $2,800 (scholarships usually $200 or less)
Website: http://www.nslcleaders.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Liysah Hamidu, Laura Ford, Olamide Adams
Phoenix Firehouse
Phoenix Firecamp is a camp for young women who are interested in the fire service. This is a residential program
where girls will learn about fire safety and fire-fighting techniques.
Location: Utica, NY
Dates: July 17 - 22, 2016
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.fswnys.org/phoenix.php
PowerPlay NYC: SuperSTARS Girls Leadership Academy
The SuperSTARS Summer Leadership Academy is a daily full-day intensive sports and life skill training program
which runs for six weeks from late June to mid August, followed by two week STARWorks mini internships for
eligible Academy participants. This is a healthy living, career education and leadership development experience
for selected New York City high school girls.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.powerplaynyc.org/leadership_acadamy.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Dominique Gainer, Diamond Lawson
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
Sadie Nash Leadership Project was founded to promote leadership and activism among young women. The
program is designed to strengthen, empower, and equip young women as agents for change in their lives and in the
world. The Summer Institute is an opportunity for young women to take time to look at their own leadership, their
potential leadership, and the leadership of others while developing a strong community of female peers.
Dates: July 5 – August 12, 2016
Application Deadline: 4/29/2016 (rolling admissions)
Eligibility: Ages 14 - 21 (girls)
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.sadienash.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Staryana Pollard
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The Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association is a two-to five-week program where students live outdoors and volunteer
in state/national parks
Location: Various locations in the United States
Cost: Free (students must provide travel)
Website: http://www.thesca.org/serve/national-crews
Trip Of A Lifetime
Trip of a Lifetime is a student-run organization that empowers students to be catalysts for change in their
communities through summer travel experiences.
Location: Various national and international locations
Dates: June - July, dates pending
Cost: Free
Website: www.projecttoal.org
YMCA Summer Camp
One- to six-week residential camps for students of all ages. This is a great program for students that want to
experience a fun camp group, outside of NYC.
Location: Upstate New York
Dates: Dates vary
Cost: $629/week
Website: http://www.newyorkymcacamp.org/sleepaway/index.php
Young Women's Political Leadership Program (at Georgetown University)
Running Start's Young Women's Political Leadership Program (YWPL) introduces high school girls to the power of
political leadership. Girls participate in programs and activities that would help them run for office in the future,
including public speaking, message development, networking, on-camera media training, and fundraising.
Dates: June 19 - 25, 2016
Eligibility: Rising 9th – 11th (girls)
Website: http://runningstartonline.org/programs/ywpl
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INTERNSHIPS
Apollo Theater Internship
Paid internship program at the Apollo in Harlem to help with public relations, communications, and marketing.
Great for students that are interested in entertainment and marketing.
Cost: Stipend available
Website: https://apolloeducation.org/internship
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
The Student Leaders program connects young leaders with employment that helps to give them the necessary tools
and resources they need to advance. Students will have a paid internship with a local nonprofit and participate in a
leadership program in Washington, DC.
Location: New York, NY and one week in Washington, DC
Dates: July - Augst (approximately 8 weeks)
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html#fbid=tO0RLi0rZbM
Previous KIPP Participants: Aronys Perez
Bronx Botanical Gardens Explainer Program
Volunteer internship program at the Botanical Garden. Applicants should be interested in science, biology, and
botany (plant-studies) and also want to work with children (there is a strong focus on community education).
Location: Bronx, NY
Dates: Students pick schedule (at least 10 hours a week)
Cost: Unpaid position
Website: http://www.nybg.org/edu/child_edu/explainer.php
Previous KIPP Participants: Kimberly Delgado
Bronx Westchester Health Education Internship (SHIP)
Bronx Westchester Area Health Education Center is committed to improving the health and health care outcomes
in the Bronx and Westchester. This internship allows students aspiring toward a career in the health professions
the opportunity to work in a health care setting and interact regularly with health professionals.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Paid position
Website: www.bwahec.org
Previous KIPP Participants: Mariela Castilo, Malika Kumbella, Yvette Frimbpong
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Brooklyn Queens Health Education Internship (SHIP)
Brooklyn Queens Area Health Education Center is committed to improving the health and health care outcomes in
Brooklyn and Queens. The internship allows students aspiring toward a career in the health professions the
opportunity to work in a health care setting and interact regularly with health professionals.
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://www.bqliahec.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Devaughn Mark
Central Park Internship
Full-time paid internships to support the horticulture (plant life), visitor services, and public programs
departments in Central Park. Interested students should contact your summer programs counselor to request an
application.
Dates: July - August (36 hours a week)
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://www.centralparknyc.org/volunteer/youth-programs/summer-internship-program.html
GO Project Go Getter Summer Internship
The GO Project summer internship is an opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills while working with
students in academic and/or enrichment classes. Interns will work as teaching assistants in 1st - 5th grade
classrooms to help students complete projects, remain focused, and build confidence as learners.
Website: http://www.goprojectnyc.org/get-involved/volunteer#GOGetter
Previous KIPP Participants: Ariyan Burnell-Thompson
Harlem Youth Court
The Harlem Youth Court trains teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving
their peers. Youth Court members determine fair and appropriate sanctions for youthful offenders, and receive
training on the justice system, sound arguments, precision questioning, and public speaking. Participants receive
training over the summer and participate in the Youth Court beginning in the fall.
Dates: Dates vary for 2016-2017
Cost: Paid position
Website: www.harlemyouthcourt.org
Previous KIPP Participants: Brandon Acevedo, Isaiah Cuavers, Mauricio Hernandez, Ty'Lieb Redd
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HICCC CURE Program
HICCC CURE program exposes promising high school and undergraduate students to the excitement of state-ofthe-art biomedical research in the basic, clinical and population sciences and promotes potential cancer research
careers to students. CURE trainees will be actively engaged in a cadre of Cancer Center activities on the Columbia
University Medical Center Campus, including a cancer center journal club.
Dates: July 1 (12 weeks)
Website: http://hiccc.columbia.edu/
Legal Bound Program
An intensive six-week program at the Manahttan District Attorney's office for students who live in Manhattan and
have a strong interest in learning about the law. This is a competitive position and will be a great experience to
learn about public law.
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://manhattanda.org/legal-bound or http://manhattanda.org/high-school-internship
Previous KIPP Participants: Kevineh McFarland
Manhattan Staten Island Health Education Internship (SHIP)
Manhattan Staten Island Area Health Education Center is committed to improving the health and health care
outcomes in Manhattan and Staten Island. The internship allows students aspiring toward a career in the health
professions the opportunity to work in a health care setting and interact regularly with health professionals.
Cost: Paid position
Website: www.msiahec.org
Metropolitan Museum of Art Internship
Interns will get the inside scoop on a wide variety of museum jobs in conservation, education, photography,
exhibition design, merchandising, and curatorial areas. Interns will also develop professional skills, visit
conservation labs, explore the galleries, and assist an expert in one of the Museum's department.
Cost: Paid position
Website: www.metmuseum.org/highschoolinternships
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Museum of Arts and Design - Artslife
The program is built around three related elements: museum studies, design, and leadership workshops.
Participants are responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing a design project related to the
internship experience, and will be paid for their work.
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://madmuseum.org/learn/artslife
New-York Historical Society
Interns will research art, artifacts, and documents from New-York Historical's collections to create resources for
museum visitors and website. Applicants should have an interest in history, museums, or curatorships for this
competitive position.
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://nyhistory.org/education/students/internships/high-school-internships
Previous KIPP Participants: Ana Leon, Marilyn Garcia, Ismael Pieter, Jericho Nesbitt
PENCIL Fellows Program
The PENCIL Fellows Program provides students with essential career readiness training that culminates with paid,
full-time, six-week summer internships at leading businesses in a range of industries across the five boroughs. This
is a competitive program and students must prepare for a challenging and
professional experience. This is a great way to gain experience in top
businesses and organizations in NYC.
Dates: July - August (approximately 6 weeks)
Cost: Paid position
Website: http;//www.pencil.org/fellows-programs
Previous KIPP Participants: Jessee Bermudez, Camill Fernandez
Saltz Internship, American Museum of Natural History
Internship in the interactive centers at the museum, including the Hall of Ocean Life and the planetarium. Students
will learn about science and get behind-the-scenes access to the museum. School year positions are also available.
Website: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/saltz-internship-program
Previous KIPP Participants: Guiomar Camano
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Science Research Mentoring Program
Intensive one-year science research and mentoring program with a scientist at the Museum of Natural History.
Students must commit to an after-school program (two days a week) and a summer program.
Website: http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/science-research-mentoring
Second Stage Theatre
Second Stage Theatre offers internships in both production and administration. Interns work directly with
individual department heads & staff to receive practical training in administrative management or technical
theatre. Interns are selected by application and interview, and must commit to working ten weeks over the
summer.
Website: http;//2st.com/about-us/work-with-us
Teens PACT Health Program
Peer Leaders co-facilitate community workshops, plan and execute sustainable community action projects, develop
PSAs (public service announcements), conduct outreach, and organize special projects. Peer Leaders are entrusted
with the task of giving the young people of New York City accurate sexual health information and encouraging
them to make healthy and responsible choices. Peer Leaders participate in a paid training over the summer and
can work as health educators over the school year.
Dates: July 2016 - June 2017 (summer training: July 6 - August 31)
Cost: Paid position
Website: http;//www.chnnyc.org/services/teen/
Previous KIPP Participants: Skylar Fernandez, Destiny Rodriguez
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship
This is an intensive program that places high-achieving inner-city high school students with legal employers for the
summer. Job assignments in firms vary and typically include assisting paralegals, filing, record keeping, assisting
library and back-office personnel, data entry and document and exhibit organization.
Website: http://www.nycbar.org/diversity/student-pipeline-program/programs/thurgood-marshall-summerlaw-internship-program
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Wave Hill Garden - Forest Project Summer Collaborative
Through the Forest Project program, interns can work with a small crew over the summer to protect and improve
Wave Hill's woodlands. Applicants should be interested in the urban environment and be ready to work outdoors.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://www.wavehill.org/education/forest-project/
Previous KIPP Participants: Hayden Perez, Kevin Villon
Weill Cornell Young Scholars Program
Internship at the hospital to learn about medical field, sciences, and work with patients. Students get a first-hand
look at careers in the health field and get hands-on experience working with professionals.
Website: http://weill.cornell.edu/education/student/com_ser_pro.html#kics
YMCA Teen Connection Internship
Five-week paid internship where students participate in career development workshops and are paid to work in
corporate environments. This is a competitive program and students should have a GPA of 3.0 or above and be able
to commit to the entire length of the program.
Cost: Paid position
Website: http://www.teencareerconnection.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Inaely Turbis
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JOBS
Big Apple Games
Counselor position at Big Apple Games, through the PSAL. There are morning and afternoon shifts available. This is
a great option for students that have other summer commitments (like summer school).
Cost: Paid Position
Website: http://www.psal.org/articles/articlecorner.aspx?pageid=996#
Previous KIPP Participants: Raven Jones, Jonathan Forbes, Raven Jones, Shamaera Campbell, Wylbur Cruz
Bronx Museum Teen Summer Program - People Make The Park
Join a creative group of teens for three weeks to take a closer look at Randall's Island Park. Interview artists,
community members, activists, and professionals to create audio podcasts to be exhibited on the island.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Stipend available (for travel and food)
Website: http://bxmateens.tumblr.com/abouttsp
Previous KIPP Participants: Vincencial Agyapong, Dara Akpan
Bronx Zoo
Competitive employment program at the Bronx Zoo. Check the 'careers' link to view available positions at the
Bronx Zoo and other zoos in the area.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Paid and unpaid positions
Website: http://www.wcs.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ana Leon
Lifeguard NYC Parks Department
Be a lifeguard with the NYC Parks Department and get paid for your work. Training and passing a swimming test
are required for this position. There are training programs and certification sites around NYC (including River
Bank). Check online for certification dates, recruitment for lifeguards is usually early so check online by January to
find schedules and deadlines.
Location: New York City
Cost: Paid Position
Website: http;//www.nycgovparks.org/sub_permits_and_applications/lifeguard?info.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Orlando Guichardo
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Mosholu Montefiore Camp
Paid counselor positions in the North Bronx. Students must attend multiple training sessions in May and June.
Information about the job becomes available in April online.
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Paid Position
Website: www.mmcc.org
Previous KIPP Participants: Delaney Sampson
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
Various opportunities for summer employment through the city. Applications come out mid-March and students
must apply online.
Cost: Paid Position
Website: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/syep.shtml
Previous KIPP Participants: Aniesha Allen, Hassan Abdella, Edisanya Abreu, Atolani Azeez, Anthony Casiano, Asia
Chang, Morgan Delante, Quentin Ferguson, Carlos Fernandez Jr., Elijah Franco, Ashley Gomez, Janai Green, Eseon
Lans, Yazmely Luciano, Rhaimi Meekins-Mcgue, Stephen Melende
Make the most out of your 2016 summer,
see your Career Counselor today!
#KCPSummer
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VOLUNTEER
ASPCA
Volunteer experience in animal care. Some centers take volunteers under 18 years, please check with your local
ASPCA about volunteer positions.
Dates: Schedules varies by location
Application Deadline: **Check website for orientation dates
Website: http://www.nycacc.org/
Beth Israel Hospital
Two-month unpaid summer volunteer program at Beth Israel Hospital. Students can volunteer as office assistants,
in the library, in the pediatric playroom, in the read-aloud unit, or nursing unit.
Website: www.bethisraelvolunteers.org
Bronx Zoo – Discovery Guide
Discovery Guides focus on a select group of vistor experiences and, in turn, gain experience with teaching,
leadership, public speaking, and learn about animals and the wild places they inhabit!
Location: Bronx, NY
Cost: Paid and unpaid positions
Website: http://bronxzoo.com/volunteering/discovery-guide-volunteer-program
East Harlem Tutorial Summer Program
EHTP's summer program is a four-week program working with K-8th graders. Volunteer responsibilities often
include providing classroom support, homework help, and support with enrichment activities and field trips.
Cost: Unpaid Position
Website: https://ehtp.tedk12.com/hire/viewjob.aspx?jobid=36
Previous KIPP Participants: Emely Cano
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Lenox Hill Hospital
Various volunteer opportunities (including with children and adults) in the hospital. Students must have working
papers and complete application and interview.
Website: https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/locations/lenox-hill-hospital/volunteer-opportunities
Montefiore Medical Center
Two-week summer volunteer program at Montefiore Medical Center. Students must apply in person in July (bring
doctor's note, working papers, photo ID, birth certificate and essay about interest in healthcare field).
Location: Bronx, NY
Website: www.montefiore.org/volunteer
New York Aquarium
Docent program to teach students about programs at the aquarium. Students must be available for all the training
dates, and able to travel to/from the aquarium by Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Dates: July 2 - September 7, 2016
Website: http://www.nyaquarium.com/help-wildlife/volunteer/new-york-aquarium-volunteers.aspx
NY Presbyterian Hospital
Volunteer program at the various NY Presbyterian Hospitals. Check the different hospitals on NYP website for
specific openings and requirements--make sure to check the age requirements for each of the departments to make
sure you are eligible for the position you want. This is a competitive volunteer position and applicants are selected
based on the essay and application.
Dates: July - August (minimum of 120 hours)
Website: http://nyp.org/volunteer/index.html
Previous KIPP Participants: Nyle Bolton, Jaymie Figueroa
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Police Athletic League (PAL)
Volunteer opportunities (including child care, sports, tutoring) through the Police Athletic League. Positions
available during school year and summer.
Website: http://www.palnyc.org/800-PAL-4KIDS/Programs.aspx
Prospect Park Zoo
Students can volunteer as a Discovery Guide at Prospect Park and answer questions about animals, direct visitors
around the zoo, help out at special events and run children’s activities. Students must be available for training
sessions the last week of June in order to participate in this program.
Dates: July - August (minimum of 100 volunteer hours total)
Website: http://prospectparkzoo.com/volunteering
Summer Youth Police Academy
The Youth Police Academy is a six-week program that will hold sessions five days a week. Students will attend
classroom sessions with lectures, role-plays, and demonstrations by police officers in the areas of law, behavioral
science, drug prevention, and gang resistance.
Website: http;//www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/community_affairs/youth_programs_summer_academy.shtml
Previous KIPP Participants: Lenval Laird Jr., Nachary Clemente, Troy Hull, James Ogando
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SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Garden Apprentice Program
An apprentice program to maintain gardens at Brooklyn Botanic. Program has some school-year commitments and
can turn into a paid position by senior year (if there have been a commitments from previous years).
Website: http://www.bbg.org/learn/gap/
Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (H-PREP)
Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (H-PREP) exposes high school sophmores and juniors to
science-related activities. This ten-week program features lectures by physicians, health-care professionals, and
medical students aimed to increase awareness at health-related careers. Participants are also required to submit a
short research paper on a preapproved subject at the conclusion of the program.
Dates: School year program
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.med.cornell.edu/education/student/min_stu_nat.html
NY Cares
NY Cares has a database of volunteer opportunities in NYC. For ongoing volunteer activities, students can join the
NY Cares Teen Service Team to participate in weekly volunteer events throughout the summer or school year.
Dates: Dates vary
Website: www.newyorkcares.org
NY Law Enforcement Exploring
Police training and leadership program, where students are part of the "Explorers" program. There are programs
during school year and summer where students help with community service and learn police related activities.
Students can apply at their local precincts.
Location: Various locations in NYC
Dates: Summer and school year dates
Cost: Free
Website: www.nyexploring.org
Previous KIPP Participants: Justin Almonte, Abi Mael Rodriguez
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Parsons Scholar Program
This three-year need based scholarship program is for motivated New York City public school students interested
in art and design study. Accepted students participate from 10th grade through 12th grade.
Application Deadline: 10/30/2016*
Eligibility: Current 10th
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/design-scholarship/
Read Alliance
Paid tutoring position to help young students learn to read. Positions are also available during the school year, and
it is preferred that tutors work over the school year before working the summer. Read Alliance partners with
Summer Youth Employment Program, so ask the program coordinator what agency to select when you apply for
SYEP.
Dates: **Check website for 2016-17 dates
Application Deadline: **Check website for 2016-17 deadline
Cost: Paid Position
Website: http;//www.readalliance.org/
Previous KIPP Participants: Ashley Myers, Nichelle Easie
Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat runs a summer program for high school students to learn to build a wooden boat, learn sailing
and rowing, and do ecological activities along the Bronx River.
Location: Bronx, NY
Dates: July - August **Check website for 2016 dates
Cost: Free
Website:
http://rockingtheboat.org/programs/youthdevelopment/
Previous KIPP Participants: Abram Johnson
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The Frick Collection - Frick Forum
Inquiring minds are invited to join the Frick Forum, a free program for teens interested in studying great works of
art. Forum members convene bi-weekly for close looking and in-depth discussion with peers and experts.
Dates: February 26 - June 10, 2017
Cost: Free
Website: frick.org/forum
Wave Hill Garden - Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship
Wave Hill’s Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship is a 14-month program to gain in-depth knowledge of NYC
ecological restoration efforts and conduct important field research with working scientists. Interns get paid to
work in the gardens and also earn credit while taking a class at Lehman college.
Location: Bronx, NY
Dates: July 2016 - August 2017
Website: https://www.wavehill.org/education/woodland-ecology-researchmentorship/
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RESOURCES
Allen's Guide
jSummer program list
Website: http://www.allensguide.com/
EdInformation Resource
Summer program list
Website: http://www.edinformatics.com/travel/summer_academic_programs.htm
HSMSE Summer Programs
Great resource for NYC-based programs
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/hsmse.org/2010-summer-opportunities/
JobCenter
Online database of jobs for youth and career development resources.
Website: http://jobcenter.usa.gov/youth
NYC College Line
Great resource to search for summer programs and plan for college.
Website: http://nyccollegeline.org/
Summer Opportunities Guide
Summer opportunities guide for high school students.
Website: http://www.tjhsst.edu/supportingtj/careercenter/summerpg.htm#SummerTable
Venture Scholars
Resource for pre-college and academic enrichment programs.
Website: http://www.venturescholar.org/hs/enrichment.html
What Kids Can Do
List of international travel programs
Website: http://www.whatkidscando.org/featurestories/2011/01_summer_abroad/index.html
Wishbone
Great resource for summer opportunities and a phenomenal resource for fundraising for summer programs! More
than 20 KIPP students have raised money for their entire summer program through Wishbone.
Previous KIPP Participants: Genesis Acevedo, Ayesha Arthur, Miranda Genao, Alicia Rodriguez
Working Papers
Students ages 14+ can apply for their working papers at KIPP. The working paper application and more
information about the required documents can be found on the KIPP NYC website.
Website: http://www.kippnyc.org/schools/kipp-nyc-college-prep/kipp-nyc-college-prep-parent-resources/
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