FEBRUARY 5, 2015 FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM

Sampling of Pre-College Summer Programs 2015
(Updated information will be posted periodically.) LEAD Program 2015:
Explore your interest in the field of business, engineering or computer science through a fun and challenging
LEAD Summer Institute. Acceptance into one of the highly-competitive, 3- to 4-week Summer Institutes puts
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Receive hands-on experience in business or engineering at one of the nation’s leading universities
Hear first-hand from executives at the top companies in the world
Reside and attend classes on-campus and attend unique cultural events
Build relationships with peers from around the country that share your interests and aspirations
Connect with LEAD alumni who can serve as mentors in your college and professional life
Learn about internships, employment opportunities and special events available to LEAD alumni.
2015 Applications and Forms
2015 Business Institute Application and Forms 2015 Computer Science Institute (Level I and II) Applications and Forms If you have any questions or difficulties downloading an application, please contact the Programs
Office at (215) 261-7001 or apply@leadprogram.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR BUSINESS
PROGRAM: FEBRUARY 5, 2015
FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM:
APRIL 1, 2015
http://www.leadprogram.org/index.jsp
NOTE: Students meeting the criteria and are interested in applying to the LEAD
PROGRAM (Computer Science) must complete and submit a Guidance Services &
Transcript Request Form on or before March 15, 2015.
Adelphi University: www.precollege.adelphi.edu
Summer Pre-College Program (July 19-August 1, 2015)
For high school students entering their junior and senior years. Earn 3 college credits in
our residential program, which includes: nursing, business, creative writing, gaming,
musical theatre, acting, psychology and physics
Alfred University: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/hs,cfm Astronomy, Creative Writing,
Equestrian Camps, Theatre Institute, Swim Camp, Robotics, Art
Alfred University: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/art.cfm Art Portfolio (July 12-16, 2015)
This co-ed, overnight art camp is a 5-day intensive program in establishing a body of
work in preparation for applying to a top art school. The goal of the program is to expose
students to a variety of media, to allow for exploration of personal art themes, and to
provide a sound foundation in the vocabulary of art and art related pursuits.
Alfred University: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/astronomy.cfm
Astronomy (July 19-23, 2015)
Students enjoy a mix of night and daytime activities involving extensive use of the
observatory’s telescopes and electronics.
Alfred University: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/writing.cfm Creative Writing (June 28 - July 2, 2015)
This camp provides an introduction to a variety of genres: poetry, short fiction, creative
nonfiction, and drama.
Alfred University: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/chemistry.cfm
Consumer Chemistry (July 12-16, 2015)
You will discover how to interpret the ingredients lists of your favorite foods and
products while learning some basic chemistry. Laboratory activities will help you
develop a deeper understanding of household products in a fun and safe environment.
Alfred University: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/robotics.cfm
Robotics Engineering Camp (July 19-23, 2015)
This dynamic, co-ed, overnight summer camp is based on the VEX Robotics System
which offers high school students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with
career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project also encourages
teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups.
Alfred University: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/science.cfm
Ceramic & Glass Engineering Camp (June 28-July 2, 2015)
This is a great opportunity to learn about ceramic and glass engineering, to sample life on
a college campus and to meet other students with similar interests and academic ability.
Alfred University: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/computer-engr.cfm
Computer Engineering Camp (July 5-9, 2015)
This co-ed, overnight summer camp offers computing experiences for both basic and
advanced students. Students learn at their own pace, each at their own computer station.
Both creative and practical programming will be covered, but the emphasis is on having
fun.
Alma College: https://www.alma.edu/offices/conference-services/summer-camps-events/
Opportunities include exploration in the STEM fields, Model United Nations, performing
arts, and athletics. Multiple dates are available for 2015.
American Collegiate Adventures: www.acasummer.com
Madison, Wisconsin @ The University of Wisconsin; Boston, Massachusetts @ Tufts
University; Paris, France @ The France Langue; Seville, Spain @ The University of
Seville; Florence, Italy @ The The Accademia Europea; Barcelona, Spain @
International College of Barcelona; London, England @ University
College London; Nice, France @ The University of Nice
ACA is renowned for combining enriching weekday academics, with our signature
weekend adventures. We believe these features, along with the industry’s lowest studentto-staff ratio, is what helps make ACA the most well rounded pre-college summer
enrichment program available to students and families from around the globe.
American University, Washington D.C.: http://www.american.edu/summer/high-­‐school-­‐reg.cfm Community of Scholars program is a rigorous college-credit summer program designed for
students entering their junior and senior years of high school. (July 6 to July 24, 2015)
This is a “hybrid” program that is partially online and partially on campus.
http://www.american.edu/sis/CommunityofScholars/index.cfm
Discover the World of Communication is a program where you will learn to build a digital
portfolio, script, shoot and edit a film, write a news story like a pro, speak with
confidence, persuade, inform, educate and entertain. Professional, hands-on workshopsopen to students entering grades 9 through 12- are taught by American University School
of Communication faculty and communication professionals. (June 15 - July 10, 2015)
http://www.american.edu/soc/discover/index.cfm
Amherst College: www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
Auburn University: www.auburn.edu/summercamps
Summer Experience Camps (Different Dates for each program)
Auburn faculty and staff, recognized experts in their fields, are eager to share the best of
Auburn and provide a high-quality experience, designed to inspire lifelong learning and
develop high school students’ academic interests. Students will experience college life
firsthand and meet students from around the country.
Auburn University: www.auburn.edu/summercollege
Summer College Courses (Different Dates for each program)
Auburn faculty and staff, recognized experts in their fields, are eager to share the best of
Auburn and provide a high-quality experience, designed to inspire lifelong learning and
develop high school students’ academic interests. Students will experience college life
firsthand and meet students from around the country.
Assumption College: www.assumption.edu/summerprogram
Summer Program
A competitive five-day, academic, residential program for juniors entering their senior
year of high school. Student will: engage in classroom discussions, visit local and
regional sites to see art, history, and politics in action, and live in a college residence hall
with RAs and dine in the cafeteria.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation:
www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
Eight-week paid summer internship with a community based organization, as well as an
all-expense paid Week- long Student Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. (July 12-17,
2015) Application Deadline is January 31, 2015.
Babson College: www.babson.edu/summerstudy
Study Entrepreneurial Development Experience: Science Learning Experience
Banson NYC High School Fashion Summer Camps: www.bansonnyc.org
Designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach the
students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider's perspective.
(Session A: June 21, 2015 - June 27, 2015; Session B: July 12, 2015 - July 18, 2015)
Barnard College: www.barnard.edu/pcp (June 21, 2015 - July 18, 2015)
Liberal Arts, Young Women’s Leadership Institute. Variety of Stimulating Courses
Barnard College (affiliated with Columbia University): Pre-College Programs. Programs
highlight NYC as an extension of the classroom through a myriad of field trips and
include supervised evening and weekend activities.
Baylor University: www.baylor.edu/ecs Engineering & Computer Science
Blueprint Summer Programs: http://bpsummerprograms.com/
Personal, innovative and fun pre-college summer programs for students entering
Grades 9 – 12. Multiple different campuses, programs and dates available. Business, Forensic
Science, Psychology, Writer’s Workshop.
Boston College: www.bc.edu/bce Boston College Experience (June 22, 2015 - August 1, 2015)
Boston University: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
The New England Center for Investigative Reporting, based at Boston University, is
happy to announce that their summer high school reporting workshop is now open for
2015 applications! Learn more: http://necir-bu.org/training/summer-investigativeprogram-for-high-school-students/program-details/
This program had almost 100 participants last year, and is now one of the largest high
school journalism programs in the country. Please apply soon as space is still available.
Session Dates:
Session 1: June 29 – July 10, 2015
Session 2: July 13 – July 24th, 2015
Session 3: July 27 – August 7th, 2015
High School Honors Program: (rising juniors and seniors only) Visual Arts,
Humanities, Languages, Film, Liberal Arts
Summer Journalism Program: New England Center for Investigative Reporting:
summerworkshop@necir-bu.org
Research Internship in Science & Engineering: (rising seniors only)
Scientific research. rise@bu.edu
Summer Challenge: Humanities, Medicine, Social Science, Language/Communication,
Engineering, Politics
Summer Preview: (rising sophomores only) Medicine & Society, Film Studies, Graphic
Design, Art of Writing
PROMYS: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists www.promys.org (June 28 August 8, 2015)
Boston University: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool High School Honors (June 28August 7, 2015)
A six-week residential or commuter program in which students take two Boston
University undergraduate courses, earning up to 8 transferable college credits.
Boston University: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool Research Internship (June 28 August 7, 2015)
This is a six-week residential or commuter program in which students work in a lab
conducting scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Boston University: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool Summer Challenge (June 14-26 or
July 5-17 or July 19-July 3, 2015) A two-week residential program for students entering
their sophomore, junior, or senior year in fall 2015.
Boston University: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool (June 21-26; July 26-31)
A one-week commuter or residential program in which students can delve into one noncredit subject and look ahead to the college experience. Participants must be entering
their freshman or sophomore year in fall 2015.
Boston University: www.bu.edu/cfa/vasi
Visual Arts Summer Institute (June 28-­‐July 24, 2015)
Offers high school students, ages 15-18, an intensive, four-week program designed to
help build exceptional portfolios. Whether preparing for college admissions or working to
improve technical abilities, students are introduced to a full range of materials and
methods used in professional artistic practice.
Brandeis University: http://www.brandeis.edu/highschool
Technology, Entrepreneurship, World Religions, Science; Different dates available
Broad Reach Summer Adventure for Teens:
www.gobroadreach.com & www.academictreks.com
Marine Science Courses, Community Service & Environmental Studies
Language Immersion: Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, France, China
[The] Bronfman Fellowships: www.bronfman.org The Bronfman Fellowships
(June 30, 2015 - Aug. 5, 2015)
Academic experience for promising high school Juniors who identify as Jewish. The
merit-based Fellowship includes an all-expense paid summer trip to Israel, where high
level discussions and learning take place in a community of inspiring peers. Application
deadline: January 6th, 2015
Brown University: www.brown.edu/summer
Multiple Courses and Options Offered
Leadership Institute: Understand global challenges, develop leadership skills, and create
an action plan
Environmental Leadership in Alaska, Rhode Island and Costa Rica
(A Science & Culture Program)
TheatreBridge Program: Original performance, creative workshops
Bryn Mawr College: www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
California College of the Arts: www.cca.edu/precollege
Creative Writing, Art, Animation, Ceramics, Drawing, Illustration, Photography, Film,
Metal/Jewelry Arts, Photography, Architecture, Fashion Design, Digital Cinema, Game Design
and more.
Pre-College Programs: June 22 to July 17, 2015
This is an inspiring opportunity for high school students to study art, architecture, design,
or creative writing in an art-school setting while earning 3 units of college credit.
Contact:
Cheena Marie Lo
Pre-College Coordinator
cheenamarielo@cca.edu
510.594.3638
Calvin College: www.calvin.edu/entrada Entrada Scholars Program for minority Juniors
and Seniors (June 18 - July 15, 2015)
Cambridge University, England: www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org
Liberal Arts, Cultural Concepts, Leadership
www.summerdiscovery.com via Summer Discovery
Carleton College: Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Technology:
www.go.carleton.edu
Carnegie Mellon: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
Carnegie Mellon University: admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college PreCollege Programs (June 27 - August 8, 2015)
Architecture; Art & Design; Drama; Music; National High School Game Academy
Catholic University of America: http://summer.cua.edu/precollege/
High School Drama Institute (July 6-17, 2015)
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/ Disease Detective Camp co-sponsored by the National Center for Health Marketing’s
Global Health Odyssey Museum
Christendom College: http://www.christendom.edu/news/summerprograms.php
Experience Christendom Summer Program; 6 one week sessions available;
Only for current year juniors. This is the largest and most popular program of its kind in
the nation, constantly receiving near perfect ratings from participants.
Additional programs also available.
Clemson University: www.clemson.edu/summer
Life Sciences, Earth/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering,
Communications/Computer Science, Social Science , Vet Camp
Colorado College: (June 1-June 24; June 29-July 22, 2015)
https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summersession/pre-college/
Liberal Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
Colorado State University: via www.summerstudy.com
Columbia University: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs
Science, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, and College-Prep
The Barcelona Experience Culture & History: Understanding the Arab World (King’s
Academy, Manja, Jordan)
A pre-college program for students entering grades 9 through 12 or freshman year of
college who are interested in intensive summer study.
The Summer Program for High School Students at Columbia University in New
York City
• The Barcelona Experience, organized in conjunction with the University of
Barcelona
• Culture and History: Understanding the Arab World, combines study at King's
Academy in Jordan with travel throughout Jordan
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Information about all three programs can be accessed at
ce.columbia.edu/hs
Experience Beijing: Coming in Summer 2015, high school students from all
over the world can study at the Columbia University East Asia Global Center,
experiencing the cultural and intellectual opportunities of Beijing, China.
Congress—Bundestas Youth Exchange Study Abroad in Germany.
www.USAGermanyScholarship.org
Converse: Summer Workshops: www.converse.edu/summerworkshops
Cornell University: www.summercollege.cornell.edu
Engineering, Medicine, Science/Technology, Humanities/Liberal Arts, Business, Law &
Politics, Design Generations Program and many others. Programs range from 3-6 weeks.
Cushing Academy: http://www.cushing.org/summer/admissions College Prep/Critical Thinking,
ESOL, Studio Art; (June 28 - July 31, 2015)
Christian Brothers University: http://cbu.edu/businesscamp
Business Immersion Camp held on the CBU campus July 20-25, 2015. The camp is an on-campus residency program designed to enable academically talented high school students to explore their
interests in a business education and career. Eligible students are current juniors (seniors in Fall
2015) who have a GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale) and an ACT of 26/SAT 1800. Application Deadline:
May 25, 2015.
Drexel University: www.drexel.edu/summer
Pre-College Programs
Each summer Drexel University offers highly motivated and talented high school
students the opportunity to explore what college life is all about. In workshops led by
Drexel faculty, using state-of-the-art labs and facilities, students will gain a new
understanding of the undergraduate experience.
Duke University: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Duke University now accepting applications beginning December 2 for two exciting
academic programs for high school students during the summer of 2015!
Duke's four-week Summer College for High School Students program July 5 July 31, 2015: designed to enhance students' readiness for future admission to an
undergraduate degree program at a selective and prestigious university or
college. Students currently in grades 10 & 11 can apply and earn college credit. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this elite
program designed to provide the academic and residential environment conducive
to collegiate success.
For students currently in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12: Duke Summer A c a d e m y
f o r H i g h S c h o o l S t u d e n t s is a three-week program July 11 – J u l y 31,
2015. This program for personal enrichment offers courses with a global
perspective: The Global Entrepreneur, The Global Leader, The Global
Communicator, The Global Healer and The Global Environmentalist.
Talent Identification Program: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi (Int’l and residential
programs) Liberal Arts, Science, Business Leadership, Politics/Law, Medicine, Psychology
Educational Tours: www.eftours.com Cultural & Language Immersion
Emory University: www.precollege.emory.edu
Multiple different courses are available. Explore courses in Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases,
Global Health Leadership in the 21st Century, Forensics: Violence and Crime in US Public Health,
The Science of Data: Evidence and Evaluation, Pre-Med, Pre-Health, Psychology, Writing, Law,
Economics, Data Science, and much more!
Emory Chandler School of Theology: http://yti.emory.edu
Youth Theological Initiative Summer Academy: http://yti.emory.edu Summer
Academy (July 5 - 25, 2015)
YTI gathers rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for an
intensive, three-week experience of Christian theological education. Application
deadline: March 2, 2015
Experience America: Game Experience 2015
This 3 week summer program is hosted at the University of Washington in Seattle. Students will
live in the university dorms and attend class on campus instructed by professional game
developers from Seattle's thriving Video Game industry. Students will also visit some of the
world's leading game studios creating an immersive experience where students get an insiders look
at game development while forging relationships with like minded students from around the
world.
Program Date: July 4th - July 25th, 2015; August 1st- August 22nd, 2015
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising:
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising:
http://fidm.edu/en/news+and+events/3+days+of+fashion/ct-days+of+fashion
3 Days of Fashion (June 22-24 [Orange County] or June 25-27 [Los Angeles] or June
23-25 [San Francisco] or June 29 - July 1 [San Diego])
Participate in hands-on workshops, mingle with industry professionals, learn how
to sketch the nine-head fashion figure, drape and design a dress, work on a photo
shoot, and explore exciting careers like Trend Forecaster, Fashion Stylist, Event
Planner, Buyer, Fashion Designer, and Product Developer.
Florida Atlantic University:
FAU Architecture Summer Institute:
http://www.idac.fau.edu/design/HSSI.html FAU: www.fau.edu/summerinstitute Wilkes Honors College
Adolescent Psychology in Research, Theory & Film
Art & Digital Imagery
Energy Resources: Trend, Policy, & Environment
The Stereotypes, Myths, and Realities of Immigration
Florida Institute of Technology: http://camps.fit.edu/
Science Camp; Marine & Environmental
Science Camp; Engineering Camp; Sports
Aviation Flight Camps; Computer
Florida State University: http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/index.html
Young Scholars Program www.bio.fsu.edu/ysp (Mathematics, Science & Technology)
All-expense paid six-week residential summer science and mathematics experience for
outstanding students from Florida’s public and private high schools.
(June 7 - July 18, 2015) Application Deadline: March 1, 2015
Fordham University in New York: via www.summerstudy.com
Franklin College Switzerland: www.fc.edu/summer-programs
Global Green Initiatives (July 7 – 22, 2015)
A two-week course designed for advanced rising high school juniors or seniors with a
focus on interdisciplinary approaches to the environment and environmental concerns.
International Economics: Perspectives from Switzerland (July 7-22, 2015)
Spend two weeks in Switzerland learning about how the economy works – with visits to
different parts of the country, from an alpine summit at over 3000m to a chocolate factory,
historic castles and the Swiss Parliament.
Furman College:
http://www2.furman.edu/admission/EngageFurman/SummerScholars/Pages/default.aspx
Graphic Design; Marketing/Business; Sustainability in Action; Leadership Quest;
Photography; Pre-Health; Mock Trial
Furman Summer Music Programs:
http://www.furman.edu/academics/music/precollegeandadultprograms/Pages/default.aspx Georgetown University: Multiple different courses, programs and dates available.
Int’l Relations, American Politics & Public Affairs, Nat’l Security & Counterintelligence,
Business/Global Economy, Journalism, Forensic Science, Law & Society, Leadership &
Ethics, Sports Industry Mgmt, Creative Writing. http://summer.georgetown.edu/
George Washington University: www.precollege.gwu.edu
Law/Evidence, Photojournalism, Election Politics, Business and Economics, Medicine
and Health Sciences, History, International Relations, Biomedical Engineering, American
Foreign Policy, Environmental Studies, Interior Design, Museum Studies, Political
Theory and much more; Multiple different programs offered for rising sophomores,
juniors and seniors.
Georgia Institute of Technology: Math, Science, Engineering
http://www.ece.gatech.edu/academics/outreach/pre-college.html
Global Works: www.globalworkstravel.com/ssa
Hanover College: Summer High School Academy www.hanover.edu/summeracademy
(June 14-19, 2015)
Harvard University: www.summer.harvard.edu/ssp
Liberal Arts, Science, Language Studies.
(June 20- August 8, 2015)
Summer Institute on College Admissions: www.fas.harvard.edu/~sica
Secondary School Program (June 21 - August 9, 2014)
More than 1,000 high school students are selected to attend this to experience
college life. You will be challenged and rewarded, both physically and
academically.
Hillsdale College: http://www.hillsdale.edu/
Hillsdale College offers several opportunities for high school students to study with their acclaimed
faculty, both on Hillsdale's campus and in exciting locations in the U.S. and abroad.
Different dates and locations are available.
Study abroad courses are: The Land and Literature of England; Winston Churchill and World War
II; Western Civilizations: Visions from Italy.
Hollins University: www.hollins.edu/hollinsummer
Hollins Theatre: get caught in the act
July 19-25, 2015
At the home of the Hollins Theatre Institute, you can channel your passion for theatre by
exploring acting, musical theatre, and improv—and even touch on the wizardry of theatre
technology. You’ll expand your skills as you work with Hollins faculty and with staff
members from Mill Mountain Theatre, the region’s premiere professional theatre.
Riders Who Are Going Places
Choose one of the following one-week camps:
•July 19-25, 2015
•July 26 – August 1, 2015
Advanced riders learn from college instructors about hunter/jumper riding and caring for
horses. Campers also have access to the same amenities used by our nationally recognized
riding team. Field trips to off-site locations may include a local breeding farm and the
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Taking Joy in the Art of Creative Writing
Two one-week camps:
•July 19-25, 2015
•July 26 – August 1, 2015
Looking for a creative and supportive writing community? This retreat helps high school
students develop their fiction, poetry, and personal narratives. Writers’ workshops and
special events with visiting authors help them hone their skills.
Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs: www.jkcp.com Enrichment, PSAT/SAT Prep, For over 35 years, Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs has specialized in customized summer
programs for students including: Pre-College Enrichment, Business & Leadership, Sports &
Fitness, Summer Internships, Digital Journalism, International Affairs (Model UN), Fashion,
Science & Technology, and so much more!
Kent Institute: www.kentsatplus.com
Comprehensive pre-collegiate planning program/SAT Prep
Loyola University of Chicago: www.luc.edu/summerscholars
One-week Seminars: These fast-paced, one-week courses offer students an orientation to a
particular subject. Classes are noncredit, but give students a chance to learn about topics they are
considering pursuing in college.
Six-week Academy: (June 30–August 8)
Students in the six-week academy will challenge themselves as they take classes alongside current
college students. Students may choose from any two 100- or 200-level undergraduate courses
offered in Loyola’s 2015 Summer Sessions course catalog or a specialized science course.
Marist College: http://www.marist.edu/precollege
A unique opportunity for high school juniors and senior as they will take class and live on
a college campus for two weeks. Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY or Florence, Italy.
Marquette University: http://www.marquette.edu/explore/pre-college-programs.php
Engineering, Healthcare, Summer Leadership
Maryland Institute College of Art: www.mica.edu/precollege Baltimore ( June 27-July 25, 2015)
& Tuscany (June 27-July 18, 2015)
Create a portfolio for your college application. Learn from working artists and designers.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: http://mit.edu/mites/
MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering & Science)
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio:
Miami University: www.MiamiOH.edu/summerscholars
Summer Scholars (July 5-17 or July 19 - 31, 2015)
The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners: students constructing their
own knowledge through lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences
with our faculty.
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy: Click here to access Website Summer Language Immersion Camp
2015 Academy Dates (Beijing, Quebec City and all US locations): June 21 - July 16
Study Abroad in Granada, Spain: June 23 - July 18
MIT: http://www.cee.org/apply-rsi
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
co-sponsor the Research Science Institute (RSI) and are looking for talented 11th Grade STEM
Students! Do you have an interest in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics and a desire
to complete a research program at an unforgettable summer research program?
(June 21 to August 1, 2015) The program is free to students except for travel to and from MIT.
Montserrat College of Art: www.montserrat.edu/continuing-ed
Pre-College Programs:
Computer Art/Design, Photography, Illustration/Painting, Sculpture, Animation,
Illustration (July 12 - August 2, 2015)
National Hispanic Institute - Summer Leadership Programs (9th - 11th Grade)
Sign Up/Register: www.regonline.com/NHISummer2015
Deadline: Thursday, April 2nd
For questions and more information, please contact:
Zachary D. Gonzalez (Director of Florida Recruitment) 512-357-6137 ext. 205
zgonzalez@nhimail.com
Three different Programs available:
Northeast Great Debate
July 21-26, 2015
Villanova University
Villanova, PA (Philadelphia)
9th Grade Students (Class of 2018)
GPA Requirement – 85/100 GPA or better
Program Tuition - $620
Brochure Link: http://www.nhi-net.org/Documents/2015%20NEGD%20Brochure.pdf
The Great Debate allows high school freshmen the opportunity to test and improve their written
and verbal communication skills through organized discussions and debates about issues that
impact today's Latino community. Students gain confidence in public speaking and an
appreciation of communication as a powerful tool of leadership. Students gain experience creating
content-rich arguments, communicating them through powerful, eloquent expression, and
carefully analyzing the arguments presented by their peers.
Focus: Communication as a powerful tool of leadership
Benefits:
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Expanded written and verbal communication skills.
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Increased knowledge of advanced vocabulary.
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Greater confidence in seeking out and taking on leadership roles.
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Increased knowledge and awareness of issues vital to the 21st century Latino community,
leadership coaching and team building.
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Project management.
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Curriculum planning in local student development.
New York LDZ
July 12-19, 2015
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY (Upstate New York)
10th Grade Students (Class of 2017)
GPA Requirement – 88/100 GPA or better
Program Tuition – $775
Brochure Link: http://www.nhi-net.org/Documents/2015%20LDZ%20Brochure.pdf
The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session (LDZ) is the most recognized high school age
leadership program of NHI. Started in 1983, the overall challenge of the LDZ is for the students to
envision themselves as part of the future leadership of a 21st Century Latino community.
This dialogue is the centerpiece of the LDZ experience, the basis for young people to share their
innermost thoughts regarding their hopes and dreams for a 21st Century Latino community, and
the roles they expect to play in shaping their world as future leaders.
Students are asked to assess the promise and potential of a community rooted in a reality of dual
cultures. Critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to influence outcomes will emerge as
essential skills to facilitate success as a leader in the 21st century Latino community.
In short, students can expect an extraordinary experience that will leave them with the exciting
knowledge that beyond their personal and professional ambitions, there is a higher calling of
leadership service that NHI is preparing them to assume.
Focus: The organization and management of power as a foundational tool of leadership.
Benefits:
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Increased confidence and aptitude for building collaborative relationships in group settings.
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Greater dedication to personal excellence and continued studies at national and international
levels
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A cultural connection that broadens personal perspective: global in its makeup, life-long in its
impact.
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Increased knowledge in organizational protocol and procedure.
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Insight into conflict management and problem resolution.
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Skill advancement in public speaking
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Insight into constituency development and management.
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Insight into governance, policy development and policy management.
International Collegiate World Series
July 17-21, 2015
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
11th Grade Students (Class of 2016)
GPA Requirement – 88/100 GPA or better
Program Tuition – $600
Brochure Link: http://www.nhi-net.org/Documents/CWS%20carta%20(1).pdf
The CWS is designed for students who not only wish to make informed choices about college, but
who are ready to evaluate, analyze, and make conscious decisions about their life direction.
This program builds success behaviors for students to excel in the college admission process and
in college life, both academically and socially, while engaging students to reflect on the cultural,
moral, social, and personal values that inform their identity and life goals.
Focus: The power of positioning as a foundational tool of leadership.
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A strategic path that utilizes every academic and social resource tool available through
college.
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Personal relationships and effective negotiating skills gained from training with decisionmaking admissions officers from top colleges and universities.
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Preparation for leadership that extends beyond academic credentials, status, and career into a
life driven by purpose.
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Insight into personal versus career development.
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Skill and insight in community vision building.
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Insight into financial planning and debt avoidance in college.
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Balancing college life and community culture.
New Worlds Emerge: Student travel opportunities http://www.newworldsemerge.org/
Pre-College Programs at UCLA; International programs; Language Immersion
New York Film Academy: www.NYFA.edu/summer_camp Film + Acting Ages 14-17
New York University: Precollege Programs: www.nyu.edu/precollege
North Carolina Outward Bound: www.ncoutwardbound.org
Non-profit, experiential wilderness-as-the-classroom
experience/Leadership training/Camp
North Carolina State University: Engineering Programs
www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/
Northeastern University, Boston: www.summerdiscovery.com via Summer Discovery
Northfield Mount Hermon: www.nmhschool.org/summer
National High School Institute: www.northwestern.edu/nhsi
Theatre; Film and Video; Debate
Northwestern University: College Prep Program www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep
In FOCUS program
Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program.
High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in
a two-week IN FOCUS seminar in a special topic area.
National High School Institute (Cherubs)
NHSI has five divisions: Debate, Speech, Journalism, Film & Video Production, and Theatre Arts.
Students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field; interact closely with
outstanding faculty; tackle new social and intellectual challenges; and experience campus life with
other exceptional high school students.
Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute
This in-depth, five-week program is designed for students who have just finished their junior year
of high school and wish to become better writers and editors for print, online and broadcast.
Enrollment is limited to 84 and students typically come from as many as 25 states and abroad.
Teachers are top-notch practitioners and distinguished Northwestern faculty.
The Center for Talent Development
CTD offers enrichment programs for academically talented students from PreK through grade 12,
facilitating high achievement, self-confidence and a love of learning among participants.
Wildcat Sports Camps
Run by many of the top intercollegiate coaches in the country, Wildcat Sports Camps provide a
fun and exciting learning environment for youth of all ages. Campers have the opportunity to learn
more about their sport, improve skills and receive guidance from coaches and student athletes
alike.
NYU Steinhardt Music Business: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer Oberlin College: www.Foresightlsi.org
Pre-college summer seminars for highly-motivated high school students concerned about
sustainability, social equity and the environment.
Early bird discount: For any applications received before Jan 1, 2015, the $25 application
fee will be waived*.
Foresight Design Initiative:
The Future of Business (June 21-July 4, 2015)
The Future of Food (July 5-July 18, 2015)
The Future of Essential Resources (July 19-August 1, 2015)
Otis College of Art & Design: www.otis.edu/soa
College-Prep Program in Art & Design, Photography, Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design: www.otis.edu/soa
Summer of Art (July 6 – July 31, 2015)
Summer of Art provides young artists ages 15 and older with an immersive college
experience in art and design.
Oxbridge International Academic Programs: www.oxbridgeprograms.com or info@oxbridgeprograms.com Oxford/Cambridge/New York/UCLA/St. Andrews: Humanities, Sciences, Social Studies and more
L’Academie de Paris/ La Academia de Barcelona: Humanities, Language Classes
La Academia de Espana/ L’Academie de France: Humanities, Language Immersion
New York College Experience
Oxford Advanced Studies Program: www.oasp.ac.uk
Oxford Royale Academy: Cultural & Academic Courses in multiple
subject areas.
www.oxford-royale.co.uk
Penn State University: via www.summerstudy.com Liberal Arts, Recreation, Athletics
Pratt Institute: www.pratt.edu/prostudies
Pre-College Summer 2015 (July 6–31, 2015)
Each summer, nearly 400 high school students seize the opportunity to experience
college-level study in Pratt Institute’s Pre-College program to study Art, Design,
Architecture, or Creative Writing.
Application Deadline: April 1
Princeton University: www.princeton.edu/sjp Summer Journalism Program
(low-income juniors, GPA 3.5) Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Summer Programs in the area of Science, Technology and
Engineering; http://summer.rpi.edu
Ringling School of Art & Design: http://www.ringling.edu/learn/continuing-studies-and-specialprograms/continuing-studies-and-special-programs/precollege/
JUMP START your future and see for yourself what it’s like to study, live and create at one of the
nation's most prestigious college of art and design. PreCollege Perspective offers talented high
school students a chance to live the art school experience and take on the rigors of a college-level
visual arts curriculum.
Rhodes College Summer Writing Institute: http://www.rhodes.edu/English/4422.asp
Rustic Pathways: http://www.rusticpathways.com
Application Deadline for Scholarships: March 1, 2015
Rustic Pathways is the leader in providing superior quality international community service,
education, and adventure programs for students around the world.
Contact e-mail: ebomersback@rusticpathways.com
Saint Louis University: http://www.slu.edu/x28444.xml
Saint Louis University welcomes eligible high school juniors and seniors, as well as students from any college or university, to enroll in college credit courses this summer. We offer nearly 600 courses in a variety of subject areas. From History 112: Origins of the Modern World, to Public Health 502: Ethics of Public Health, there's bound to be a SLU course that will help you have a get-­‐ahead summer. Additional programs also available, such as camps and week-­‐long academies/workshops. Sarah Lawrence College:
www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool
Writer’s workshop:
(July 6 – 10, 2015) The Sarah Lawrence College Writer's Workshop for High School Students
offers young writers an opportunity to explore the creative process with skilled writers and artists,
and to experience the joys of writing in a supportive environment. No previous creative writing
experience is necessary—only a commitment to learning, a fascination with words, and a desire to
be part of a community that values art and experimentation.
Sarah Lawrence College: www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool Exploring Musical Theatre (July
12 - August 1)
Participate in an exciting and rigorous program this summer with a special focus on
musical theatre that includes acting technique, vocal technique, vocal coaching,
choreography, and creating and developing original work.
Sarah Lawrence College: www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool Writers Village: A Creative
Writing Intensive (July 12 - August 1)
You will participate in a fiction workshop and a poetry workshop, as well as readings,
craft talks, and free writing periods that are designed to supplement your learning.
Sarah Lawrence College: www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool Summer Film Intensive w/ the
International Film Institute of New York (June 28- July 31)
Gain hands-on experience and instruction in all aspects of filmmaking, focusing on four
core elements: writing for the screen, directing, production, and post-production.
Sarah Lawrence College: www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool 35th Annual White Mountain
Summer Dance Festival: Breakthroughs in Dance and Life (July 11 - August 1)
WMSDF in an exploration of movement and creativity for students, educators, and
anyone looking to enrich and deepen his or her understanding of the moving body and the
creative process.
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD): www.scad.edu/sss
SCAD Summer Seminars at Savannah (June 14-20 or June 21-27 or July 12-18 or July
19-25 or July 26-Aug. 1) This offers workshops for high school students who have
completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior years. Students have the opportunity to
gain a valuable educational experience while developing their creative vision through
exciting art and design assignments and projects.
Savannah College of Art and Design: Summer Seminars at Atlanta (June 14-20 or July
26-August 1). This offers workshops for high school students who have completed their
freshman, sophomore, or junior years. Students have the opportunity to gain a valuable
educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and
design assignments and projects.
Savannah College of Art and Design: www.scad.edu/rs
Rising Star at Savannah (June 20 - July 26)
Rising Star at Atlanta (June 21 - July 26);
Rising Star at Hong Kong (June 20- July 26)
This is a challenging five-week program that awards university credit to rising high
school seniors who are ready for a pre-college summer experience. Students enroll in two
college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts
portfolios.
Savannah College of Art and Design: www.scad.edu/hksummer Teen Summer Workshops at
Hong Kong (July 13-17 or July 20-24 or July 27 – July 31)
Hong Kong is a bustling international hub and an epicenter of creative energy. SCAD
Hong Kong offer students the area’s largest concentration of art and design degree
programs. These enable students to explore the fundamentals of art and design disciplines
and emphasize creative problem-solving and design concept development.
SeaWorld Orlando: http://www.seaworldorlando.com/education
Career Camps at SeaWorld are for students to explore their interests in working with animals and a
variety of animal related careers.
Smith College: http://www.smith.edu/summer/
Science & Engineering Program for High School Girls; Field Studies for Sustainable
Futures; Discovering Women’s History; Young Women’s Writing Workshop
The Sorbonne in Paris: via www.summerstudy.com SPI Study Abroad | High School Language Immersion & Global Leadership Programs:
www.spiabroad.com
Founded in 1996, SPI High School Study Abroad Programs offers high quality French, Italian,
Chinese, and Spanish language immersion, global leadership and community service summer
programs exclusively for high school students.
“Study abroad in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica or China for college credit. With SPI programs, the traditional classroom takes a backseat to exciting activities around the city, conversations with locals and weekend journeys where history, art and culture come to life! For more information, visit spiabroad.com or call 866-­‐502-­‐7505. Enrollment & Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2015” Stanford:
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute:
The Summer Humanities Institute will begin accepting applications from rising high school juniors and
seniors in November. SHI students spend three weeks on Stanford's campus exploring questions that
lie at the heart of the humanities through group discussions and daily classes with Stanford faculty.
Courses for 2015 focus on history (June 21 – July 10) and philosophy & literature (July 13 – August
1). The application deadlines are February 4 (early) and March 11 (regular).
www.precollegiate.stanford.edu
Stanford High School Summer College offers Stanford University credit to high school students
ages 16 – 19. Become a Stanford student for 8 weeks during the summer and take university
courses with other Stanford undergraduates in classes taught by Stanford professors.
The Pre-Collegiate Institutes are programs for middle and high school students looking for
academic rigor and fun during the summer! Our programs offer a variety of subjects, including
intensive study of the humanities, mathematics, and music. Learn from experts with peers who
share your passion!
The Stanford Youth Orchestra brings the finest young musicians from around the world to
participate in a 3-week intensive orchestral and academic program. Study with world-renowned
faculty and receive exceptional training in the new state-of-the-art Bing Concert Hall.
Stevens Institute of Technology: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/admissions/stevens-­‐summer
Exploring Career Options in Engineering & Science
Studio Art Centers International: www.saci-florence.org
Fine Arts, Language, History & Design
Suffolk University: http://www.suffolk.edu/academics/18389.php Spanish Language Immersion, Culture & Arts
Summer Institute for the Gifted: www.giftedstudy.com
Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, Recreation, and
Fitness (various campuses/commuter options)
Summer DISCOVERY Study Programs: www.summerdiscovery.com
Enrichment, Internships, Language & Cultural Immersion (Italy and England),
Community Service (various campuses)
Summer Study Programs: http//www.summerstudy.com
Explore Summer Study’s all-inclusive academic pre-college summer programs for high
school students to embark on the most exciting and educationally rewarding summer of
your life! Select from our college credit academic pre-college summer programs and
enrichment programs for high school students staged at one of four prestigious universities
including Penn State University, Colorado State University, Fordham University in
New York City and The Sorbonne in Paris, France.
Summerfuel (ASA): www.summerfuel.com
Study abroad, college-prep, pre-college, language immersion.
Locations are Columbia University, Tufts University, UC Berkeley, UMass-Amherst, UC
Harvard, and Oxford University.
Language & Cultural immersion: Study abroad at Barcelona, Cádiz, Conil, Nice, and
Florence.
Social Entrepreneurship courses for students wanting to pursue a degree in business.
Locations are Yale and Stanford.
SuperCamp: www.supercamp.com
Skills building/training program/Leadership Training (different dates and locations)
Southern Methodist University: http://www.smu.edu/lyle
The Lyle School of Engineering at SMU offers summer camp programs for students in Engineering
for students entering 7th through 12th grades. Camps provide a creative environment for students to
learn and apply their knowledge.
Syracuse University: www.summercollege.syr.edu
Six-Week Programs - Architecture, Engineering, Forensic Science, Law and Legal
Communication, Liberal Arts, Media Literacy, Popular Culture & Democracy, and Public
Communications, Writing (July 6 – August 14, 2015)
All 6-week courses are credit-bearing. While some Summer College programs consist of
one 6-credit course, others consist of two courses totaling 6 or 7 college credits.
Summer College provides 2- and 3-week options that enable students to gain many of the
benefits of the 6-week experience in less time. All programs work with University faculty
and instructors and have an intensive schedule. Most 2- and 3-week programs are
noncredit.
Syracuse University: Three-Week Program - Acting & Musical Theater
(July 26 – August 14, 2015)
The Summer College Acting & Musical Theater program was created for talented
students who have been inspired by the energy and sophistication of theater and musical
theater.
Syracuse University: Two-Week Programs – 3 sessions offered between July 6- August 14, 2015
Session 1
•Bookmaking: Your Brain in a Book
•Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
•Spanish Immersion
•Introduction to Film
•Recording Studio Techniques & Practice
•Industrial Design: Chairs
Session 2
•American Language & Culture
•MakerSpace and 3D Printing
•Web Design
•Management and Technology in the Business World
•Intro to Fashion Design
Session 3
•Social Media
•Printmaking: Gig Posters & Skateboard Art
•Sport Management
•Graphic Design
•Creative Writing – Fiction & Poetry
The College of New Jersey: http://precollege.pages.tcnj.edu/
Bonner Summer Fellows Program for rising juniors and seniors. Credit and non-credit
programs are available. Digital Marketing and Communications, Garden State, Introduction to
Sociology and American Cities and Suburbs
Thomas Aquinas College: http://www.thomasaquinas.edu/admission/high-­‐school-­‐summer-­‐program; Great Books Program
The Road Less Traveled: www.theroadlesstraveled.com
The Road Less Traveled offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore humanity, build
deep relationships and an appreciation for our world’s vast and diverse scenery and people.
RLT offers domestic and international community service, environmental
service, language & service, middle school service, and adventure programs in over
14 countries and throughout North America. We encourage and cultivate leadership,
excellence, openness and sensitivity, initiative, communal participation, social activism and
environmentalism.
Tufts University: http://go.tufts.edu/summer
Through intensive six-week programs and courses for high school juniors and seniors, gain the
skills and confidence needed to meet the challenges of university study. Writing; Foundations of
Law and Ethics; Health Sciences Honors; Bioinformatics Inquiry Through Sequencing; College
Courses for Seniors.
Dates: June 30-August 7, 2015
Two Worlds United (Study Abroad Programs):
http://www.studyabroad.twoworldsunited.org/summer_abroad.html
Unites States Air Force Academy: http://www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/outreachprograms/summer-seminar/
Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy offers a unique opportunity to get the
Academy experience first-hand. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their
senior year, Summer Seminar allows participants to see a realistic slice of cadet life.
United States Military Academy West Point: Summer Leaders Experience http://www.westpoint.edu/Admissions/SitePages/Summer.aspx
University of Alabama: http://site.eng.ua.edu/ ; SITE- Student Introduction to Engineering
University of California Berkeley: www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
University of California Los Angeles: www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
www.summerdiscovery.com via Summer Discovery
University of California Santa Barbara: www.summerdiscovery.com via Summer Discovery
University of Chicago: https://summer.uchicago.edu/hs
Language Studies (choose from 17 dif. languages),
Humanities, Biological/Environmental Science, Sociology, American law, and Litigation,
Collegiate/Creative Writing
University of Dallas: www.udallas.edu International Programs
Shakespeare in Italy: Writing Skills (gain knowledge of Shakespeare’s thought and
inspiration) July 8 - 27, 2015
Latin in Rome: A minimum of three years of Latin required; July 8 - 30, 2015
Arete: An Introduction to the Classics: A College Preparatory Seminar (Irving Campus):
Fine Art, Film, Music; July 12 - 25, 2015
Rome & the Catholic Church: Learn more about the Catholic faith and its influence on
western culture against the backdrop of the Eternal City; July 8 - 27, 2015
University of Dayton: http://www.go.udayton.edu
Engineering program open to rising 10-12th grades. June 14-19; June 21-26, 2015
Women in Engineering: July 12-17, 2015
University of Florida: http://www.ufyoungentrepreneurs.org/
UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability
Program participants will take two college-level courses at UF: ENT4934 - Exploring
Entrepreneurship & SYG2010—Social Problems & Solutions; in addition to 75+ service hours
will be earned.
From June 21 through July 24, 2015
University of Maryland, College Park: www.ysp.umd.edu/pr Young Scholars Program
University of Massachusetts: www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters The Juniper
Institute for Young Writers
(Dates to be announced)
University of Miami: www.miami.edu/ssp (June 27 – July 17, 2015)
Engineering, Filmmaking, Digital Media Production, Forensic Investigation, Health &
Medicine, Theatre Arts, Business & Law, Int’l Relations, Marine Science, Sports
Medicine, Sports Administration;
Miller School of Medicine: John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics hosts a
Summer Internship in Biological and Computational Sciences. The program is for rising
high school seniors and it provides a unique opportunity to become directly involved in
research and gain hands-on laboratory experience. Application deadline: March 6, 2015
Also www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
University of Michigan: Michigan Math and Science Scholars:
http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/index.html
www.summerdiscovery.com via Summer Discovery
Stamps School of Art and Design:
BFA Preview:
3-Week Residential Summer Studio for grades 9-11 • June 28 - July 18, 2015
What is it like to earn a degree in art and design at a world-class university? BFA Preview
gives you a glimpse! BFA Preview is a three-week residential studio for current high school
freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Portfolio Prep:
2-Week Residential Summer Studio for grades 9-11 • July 26 - August 8, 2015
Portfolio Prep Learn how to build a strong portfolio during this two-week residential studio.
Working with Stamps faculty and staff, you will learn how to create, select, and best
present your work for a competitive portfolio.
Drawing for Artists and Designers:
Afternoon Classes 2X Week (M/W, 4 - 6:30 pm) for grades 9-12 • April 27 - June 3, 2015
Even if you think your interests are in video, game design, or photography — the ability to
draw is essential for all practicing artists and designers. In Drawing for Artists & Designers,
you’ll learn drawing concepts fundamental to contemporary art and design practice.
University of Mississippi: Lott Summer Leadership Institute-Political Science,
Government/Economics, Public Speaking
http://lottinst.olemiss.edu/high-school-students/for-high-school-students/
(Session 1: May 24 – June 26, 2015; Session 2: June 28 – July 31, 2015)
University of Notre Dame: http://precollege.nd.edu
School of Architecture Career Discovery Program:
www.architecture.nd.edu/careerdiscovery: For students who want to learn about studying
architecture before attending college. Program Date: (June 14-26, 2015) Summer Scholars is a two-week program that introduces students to college-level
academics in fields ranging from the liberal arts to the sciences and business. Program
Date: June 27 – July 11, 2015. For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application
deadline: January 30, 2015
2015 Leadership Seminars Program Date: July 18 – July 29, 2015 Leadership
Seminars is a 10-day, all expenses paid, program for advanced students who wish to hone
their critical thinking and expressive skills in the company of dynamic peers. The three
seminars offered are American Arts, Popular Culture and Social Change; Global Issues:
Towards a Just Peace; and Science, Ethics and Responsibility. For rising high school
seniors only. Application deadline: January 23, 2015
2015 Study Abroad - Rome, Italy (New for 2015!) Program Date: June 7–June 20,
2015. This 12-day program will immerse students in the lived history and culture of the
Eternal City. For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 16,
2015.
Summer Seminary Immersion Program – (June 27-July 11, 2015) Two weeks of theological
study, prayer and community life for men feeling the call to the priesthood.
http://precollege.nd.edu/seminaryimmersion
University of Pennsylvania: www.summerdiscovery.com
via Summer Discovery and www.jkcp.com
via Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs: Nursing Science, Art & Architecture
University of Pennsylvania: http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer-mt
Management & Technology Summer Institute; (July 12- August 1 2015)
Application deadline: April 15, 2015
Engineering Summer Academy: Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer
Science, Nanotechnology, Robotics, Engineering Complex Networks;
(July 5-25, 2015) Application Deadline: March 16, 2015
University of Rochester: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege/
Pre-College Off-Campus and Abroad programs to Malawi, Samoa, the
Chesapeake Bay, and Bermuda are open to high school sophomores, juniors, and
seniors. These programs take students to the world beyond the tourist attractions.
They are for those who seek academically focused cultural immersion with the
opportunity to gain training in field research in areas such as anthropology,
economics, public health, ecology, environmental studies, psychology, and
international development. Combining academics and adventure, our programs
prepare your students for the college classroom by reminding them that sometimes
the best classrooms are found in unexpected places.
Application deadline is February 1, 2015
University of St. Andrews:
Scottish Studies www.st-andrews.ac.uk/scottishstudiessummerprogramme
Creative Writing www.st-andrews.ac.uk/creativewritingsummerprogramme
University of Southern California: http://summer.usc.edu/index.shtml
Architecture, Business, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Journalism,
Performing Arts, Pre-Law, Visual Arts, Writing, Summer Theatre, Science and PreHealth- 2 and 4 week programs available
University of Toronto: www.deepsummeracademy.com
Da Vinci Engineering Program (DEEP) for highly motivated 9-12 grade students who excel in
math and science. Programs in engineering, science, business. July 6 – 31, 2015
www.ysp.utoronto.ca : Programs in law and medicine; different dates available
University of Virginia: www.4starcamps.com
SAT/ACT Prep, Tennis Showcase, Golf Camp, Enrichment Programs
United States Naval Academy: www.usna.edu/admissions Summer Seminar
(May 30-June 4; June 6-11; June13-18)
US Performing Arts Camps: www.usperformingarts.com
Vanderbilt University: www.pty.vanderbilt.edu
Vanderbilt Summer Academy; Engineering, Pre-Med, Science & Technology
Vassar College: www.giftedstudy.com via SIG
Visions Service Adventures (Int’l Programs): www.visionsserviceadventures.com
Service work, Culture & Language; Immersion, Exploration & Adventure
USA; South and Central America; Caribbean; Asia
Wabash College: http://www.wabash.edu/
(JULY 12 - 18, 2015)
OLAB is a one-week hands-on introduction to business and the market economy for young women
and men entering their senior year in high school. Cost: OLAB costs absolutely nothing for
students to attend. Since its inception, the program has been funded entirely through the generous
financial support of program sponsors who pay the tuition for each student, including the Goodrich
Trust. Application Deadline: April 22, 2015
Other programs are also available on the website.
Wake Forest University: lens.wfu.edu
Students from across the U.S. and around the world will engage in a program of study based on
global challenges. Wake Forest professors will teach you to explore complex issues and
cultivate your potential to develop effective solutions. Engage in hands-on learning and
inspiring conversations. Sharpen your critical writing and research skills.
Global Sustainability: (June 28 – July 17, 2015)
Cultural Crossroads: (July 6 – July 25, 2015)
Washington University in St. Louis: summerexperiences.wustl.edu; Courses offered in medicine,
writing, engineering, leadership, and research, environmental studies. Multiple dates and programs
are available.
Samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege : Architecture Discovery Program (July 12-25, 2015);
Portfolio Plus Program (July 12-August 1, 2015)
West Point Military Academy: www.admissions.usma.edu Summer Leaders Seminar
Wharton University of Pennsylvania:
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/academics/pre-college-programs.cfm Leadership in the Business World, Management and Technology, Sports Business Academy
Date: July 12- August 1, 2015
Windsor Mountain International: www.windsormountain.org
Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Communication Skills
World Strides Summer Programs:
Multiple different countries, cities, universities and multiple different dates
are available. http://www.newworldsemerge.org/programs/
WorldStrides Summer Programs offers students the opportunity to earn college credit through
unique, educational, life changing experiences. With a diverse array of programs focusing on
adventure and service, language and cultural immersion, expeditions, master concentrations, and
pre-college, students are challenged to gain new perspectives and expand their knowledge.
Yale Young Global Scholars Program: www.globalscholars.yale.edu
Summer program is for outstanding students who seek to develop leadership skills and
engage with a talented intellectual community.
Application deadline: Feb. 26, 2015
The Yale Young Global Scholars Program (YYGS) is a pre-collegiate academic and
leadership-development program for exceptionally talented high school Sophomore or
Junior students. YYGS is administered and hosted by Yale University in New Haven,
Connecticut, and our two- week residential sessions in June, July, and August draw
together students from all over the w o r l d . YYGS offers three interdisciplinary
sessions: (1) Science, Policy, and Innovation (SPI), July 25 - August 7; (2) Politics,
Law and Economics (PLE), June 23 – July 6; and (3) International Affairs and Security,
July 9 – July 22.
SERVICE-RELATED PROGRAMS
AmeriCorps: www.cityyear.org
Not sure what to do after high school? City Year, Washington DC offers paid community
service position
BroadReach Summer Adventure for Teens:
www.gobroadreach.com & www.academictreks.com
Marine Science Courses, Community Service & Environmental Studies
Language Immersion: Costa Rica, Mexico, Ecuador, France, China
Global Works: www.globalworkstravel.com
Community Service, Language Immersion, Cultural Exchange
Summer DISCOVERY Study Programs: www.summerdiscovery.com
Enrichment, Internships, Language & Cultural; Immersion (Spain, Italy, Costa Rica),
Community Service (various campuses)
Visions Service Adventures (Int’l Programs): www.visionsserviceadventures.com
Service work, Culture & Language, Immersion, Exploration & Adventure