SUMMER PROGRAMS & STUDY ABROAD
Academic Treks & Broadreach: AT are college-accredited summer adventure programs abroad that focus on marine science, language immersion, environmental studies and/or community service. AT students can earn up to 3 college credits as well as service hours. Broadreach is an adventure program including scuba, sailing, marine biology, and wilderness programs. Visit the web for more info. www.gobroadreach.com and www.academictreks.com or 888-833-1907
American Foreign Exchange: has various programs for possible study abroad opportunities for juniors and seniors. Amazing experiences are possible. You may also go to www.afs.org/usa for more information.
American University: Washington's Summer Scholars Program - an exciting 3 week college accredited program held on AU"s Washington DC campus for exceptional high school students. Must be nominated by Guidance in the fall. For more information, visit www.washingtonsummerscholars.org
Ave Maria University: Youth Conference. This year's theme: "Rock Solid." This conference is held to encourage young adults to be strong and stand firm in their faith. Visit www.avemariayouthconference.com or call 239-280-2541 to learn more.
Barnard College of Columbia University: Pre-college summer program in New York City! Choose from a variety of courses such as Masterpieces of Art in NY City, Economics of Happiness, Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, Architecture and Design in NYC and many more. Visit www.barnard.edu/pcp for more information
Boston College: Summer Experience Program; Spend six weeks at BC taking college courses; earning college credit. Live and study with your peers as you experience college. Interact with outstanding professors. For talented and motivated students who have just completed their junior year of high school. Visit: http://www.bc.edu/schools/summer/bce/
Boston University: High School Honors (6 week residential program of scientific research; can earn up to 8 college credits; for juniors) & Summer Challenge Program (2 week residential program for students in grades 9-11; students enroll in 2 non-credit seminars on a specific topic). Please visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool for more information.
Boston University, College of Communication: The Institute for Television, Film & Radio Production (ITRP), which will run from July 9-Aug.10, is a five-week program offering high school students an opportunity to explore various aspects of media production. Go to: www.bu.edu/com/itrp
Brown University: Pre-College Summer is a program designed to let motivated high school students experience all facets of life on an Ivy League campus. For more information visit: www.brown.edu/summer
Bryant University: PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute:
a week long, hands on opportunity for Latino/a and African American or Black rising high school juniors to learn more about the accounting profession and role they play in society. Visit: http://admission.bryant.edu/admissions/pwc
Catholic University of America: School of Architecture and Planning will have two one-week sessions for students in June and July. For more information go to: http://architecture.cua.edu/experiences.
Carnegie Mellon University: Summer school programs are available. Please visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college for more information.
College of William and Mary: Offers outstanding summer programs for college credit to high school students. The National Institute of American History and Democracy will offer two three week sessions in Early American History. Please visit www.wm.edu/niahd for more information.
Constitutional Academy - The Bill of Rights Institute: engage in weekly online reading discussions, work with historical documents at the National Archives, Visit landmark sites in and around D.C., discuss contempory issues with peers and university scholars, and earn 3 college credits from Ashland University. Go to: www.BillofRightsInstitute.org/AcademyPC
Davidson College: located North Carolina is offering several courses this summer in a three week program. The "Davidson July Experience" will provide rising high school seniors the opportunity for a unique educational and social three-week program on the campus of Davidson College. Under certain circumstances, rising high school juniors may be accepted. Completed applications are due by April 2nd. See Guidance for more information. http://www.davidson.edu/julyexperience
Denison University: The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop held in June. For more information please visit www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html
Dickenson College (PA): 6 distinctive Pre-college programs for talented high school students; students get the opportunity to get a preview of college life, preparing them both academically and socially. For more info on their programs, check: www.dickinson.edu/summer
Duke University: Talent Identification Program is designed to give students a taste of college life while challenging them academically. For more information visit: www.tip.duke.edu
Fashinon Institute of Design & Merchandising: held on FIDM campuses of LA, San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego. Explore careers in Fashion, Promotions & Event Planning, Merchandising, and Product Development. http://fidm.edu/summerprogram
Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College: Honors summer institute in collaboration with Scripps Research Institute-Florida. A 3-week program for rising 11th & 12th graders; can dual enroll for both high school & college credit in one of the following: The Biotechnology Boom; Bioethics; or Evolution, Psychology and Human Nature. Applications and more info at: www.fau.edu/summerinstitute
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants ~ Minority Summer Residency Program at USF. The program will be held June 18-22; application deadline is April 14th. The program is designed to increase awareness among minority students of the accounting profession & the variety of career opportunities available withing the profession. Applications are available in Guidance.
Florida Institute of Technology: An Exciting Civil Engineering & Construction Management Summer Program. For students in grades 10, 11, 12. Visit www.civil.fit.edu for more details and an application. Registration forms are due by May 30th!
Florida State University: Young Scholars Program, a residential summer science & math experience for outstanding students from Florida. See Guidance or visit: http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/index.html
Furman University: Summer Scholars is one week engaged learning adventure where students actively participate in classes and experience college life. For more information visit: www.furman.edu/summerscholars
Georgetown University: Prorgrams for High School students includes Summer College for High School Juniors, College Prep Program, International Relations Program, and a School for Summer and Continuing Education. For more information or visit: http://summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas
GPSA (Global Public Service Academy) for Health: this year's educational collaborators will be MIT and FGCU. Targeted at high school sophomores & juniors wo self-identify as being interested in health careers including MD, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, dentristy and related fields. Visit www.gpsa.us for information & application materials.
Grand Canyon University Concurrent Enrollement Program: Students can start on their Bachelor's Degree while still attending high school. You can earn credits that will apply toward your degree, which will give you a head start on your career, whil saving money on college tuition costs...they have a lower cost per credit hour than most colleges. Brochures are available in Guidance.
Harvard University Summer School: Countless opportunities...visit: www.ssp.harvard.edu for more information.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Summer Honors Program (in July) where talented high school students from across the country come together for intensive academic exploration and a glimpse of college life. For more information & an application visit www.iup.edu/honors or call 800-487-9122 or email honors@iup.edu
Junior Achievement of SW Florida: CEO Academy for motivated and born leaders! To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. www.JASWFL.org
Junior Statesmen Summer School: Offers a challenging, dynamic academic experience to student who have a passoin for politics and government. Sessions are offered at various prestigious schools across the country (Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Standord & Northwestern). Visit: www.jsa.org
Kent Institute: Kent SAT Plus: while living on the beautiful Tufts University campus in Boston, participants will build self-confidence & excellent SAT test-taking technique & acquire life skills towards success. Students will immerse in 4 concentrated weeks of proven test prep training, while enjoying an inspriational summer getaway with friends and caring mentors. For more detailed info & to apply, visit: www.kentsatplus.com
L'Academie de Paris: A summer program in Paris for High School students. Visit: www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Loyala University of Chicago: Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars for motivated sophomores and juniors who want to get a head start on their college careers. In addition to earning college credit, become acquainted with college life through study, academic discussion, and social activity. Visit: http://LUC.edu/summerscholars
Magdalen College- Oxford, England: A summer study program in one of the oldest colleges of Oxford University - offering stimulating academic courses in a range of subjects (from which 3 or 3 are chosen) & first-rate British graduate teachers. For more information, visit www.oasp.ac.uk
Marist College Pre-College Programs: Opportunities include: Business, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Fashion, Game Design, & Sports Communication. For more information, visit www.marist.edu/precollege
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy: @ Green Mountain College in VT and at Oberlin College in OH. A 4-week summer language immersion program. Languages offered: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Spanish. Visit www.mmla.middlebury.edu
Middle Tennessee State University: Summer Discovery Institute is designed to exposed African-American high school students to premier programs at the university. For more information, please visit www.mtsu.edu/~gmtsdi/
North Carolina Outward Bound School: Opportunity for students to experience a variety of wilderness-based courses. The programs allow students to gain new technical skills, challenge themselves like never before, and develop their leadership potential. Courses are offered in the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina Outer Banks, Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands, Chilean Andes and the Bahamas. You will enjoy activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater canoeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, mountaineering, and whitewater rafting. To obtain an application, please call 828-299-3366 or visit: www.ncoutwardbound.com
Norwich University Future Leader Camp: The program focuses on developing individual and team skill utilizing a comination of adventure training, physical challenge and group discussions. For more information visit: www.norwich.edu/flc
Otis College of Art & Design (LA): Summer of Art; a 4 week college preparatory program for students ages 15 and older who wish to experience art and design in an extraordinary art college environment; held in July. More info at: www.otis.eduu/soa
Oxford Advanced Studies Programs: Offers college-bound students a unique opportunity to spend all or part of their 'gap' year-studying in Oxford and in so doing to prepare for the demands of college-level work. Many areas of study are available. Visit: www.oasp.ac.uk for more information.
Oxford University: July/Aug. Visit www.oxbridgeprograms for more details. The Oxford Tradition id one of 4 programs run. Others include The Cambridge Tradition; L'Academie de Paris; La Academia de Espana.
Phillips Exeter Academy: located in Exeter, New Hampshire is welcoming students for a five week Academic Study, athletics and exploration program. Classes are small (an average of 11 students per class). This program run July/Aug. with students enrolling from across the country. Interested in "Rowing"? Then Phillips Exeter can introduce you to the sport of Rowing. More information is available at www.exeter.edu/summer
Pratt Institute: Pre-College programs for students interested in Art and Design, Architecture, Creative Writing or Cultural Studies. Please visit www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege for more information.
Roger Williams University: Marine Biology Summer Camp: a one week introductory program for high school students in coastal ecosystems. Students will learn about food webs, productivity of the sea, plants and animals in the coastal zone, current events in marine biology & much more. Cost is $925. For info & application, visit http://departments.rwu.edu/biology/camp.htm
Rhodes College: The Summer Writing Institute. Join the prestigious residential writing community of rising high school juniors and seniors. www.rhodes.edu/summerwriting
Savannah College of Art and Design Summer Programs: Programs in art & design are open to high school student. Go to: www.scad.edu/summer
Studio Art Centers International, Florence: Summer Studies, housed in the historic Palazzo dei Cartelloni located in the heart of Florence; spring & summer terms. Visit website for more information: www.saci-florence.org
Suffolk University Madrid Campus: Discover the magic of Spain on an Academic adventure! For more information, visit:
www.suffolk.es/summermadrid
SIG - Summer Institute for the Gifted: residential sessions held at Amherst College, Bryn Mawr College, Emory University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Texas at Austin and Vassar College, as well as Princeton University and Dartmouth College. www.giftedstudy.org
Summer Study Programs @ Penn State, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, Univ. of Vermont and The Sorbonne (France): "Big Ten", "Big Mountains", or "Big City" ... combine academically challenging courses with the spirit of exciting campus life. www.summerstudy.com
SUNY- New Paltz: For Opera Singers, Students and Coaches; Bel Canto Institute in Florence, Italy. For more information go to: www.BelCantoInst.org
Tennessee Technological University: African-American College and Career Enrichment Camp (ACE Camp) for rising juniors. Students will participate in projects in chemistry, engineering, English and communications. For more information please call 1-800-255-8881 or visit www.tntech.edu/acecamp
The Bill of Rights Institute Constitutional Academy: This is a fun and effective way to learn about American government, make new friends, and possible earn college credit. For eligibility, tuition, and application information, visit: www.billofrightsinstitute.org/academy
United States Military Academy Summer Leadership Seminar: provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military, and leardership development programs at a service academy. For more information, visit www.admissions.westpoint.edu
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar: For information and an application go to: www.usna.edu/admissions
University of Alabama: Capstone Business Leadership Academy. Held in June & July. Summer program for academically excellent high school students. Visit www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy for more details.
University of Central Florida: Burnett Honors College Summer Institute; an intensive three week residential program for gifted and high-achieving students who have interest in learning about the foundations of computer science and technology. Held in July. Applicatons are available at: www.bhcsi.honors.ucf.edu
University of Central Florida's LIFT Summit: Leaders Involved For Tomorrow: a comprehensive leadership development conference for rising high school juniors & seniors. Students will participate in workshops focusing on communication, empowerment & the inward journey. For more info & an application, visit: www.ucfliftsummit.com
University of Chicago: Offers a wide array of unique programs for all high school age students. For more information please go to: http://summer.uchicago.edu
University of Dayton: Women in Engineering is an opportunity for interested females to dabble in engineering through hands-on, learn-by-doing experiences. For more information visit: http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie
University of Florida: Science Quest; a one week residential research opportunity/science experience for outstanding science students who are rising 10th graders. There are two sessions in July. Applications are available in Guidance or check out UF's website at www.cpet.ufl.edu/sstp
University of Montana (Montana): Summer programs available. Please visit www.montanasummer.com
University of Notre Dame: Pre-College Summer Programs exist in many different areas. For more information visit: http://precollege.nd.edu
University of St Andrews: Creative Writing and Scottish Studies Summer Program; 4-wk residential pre-college experience. Visit
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/scottishstudiessummerprogramme for Scottish Studies
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/creativewritingsummerprogramme for Creative Writing
University of Tennessee (Knoxville): Veterinary Summer Experience for African-American High School Students. For more information, please visit www.vet.utk.edu/summerexperience
University of Tennessee (Knoxville): Sports Broadcasting camp held in June. For information contact Bob Kesling at 865-974-1212.
University of Virginia: 4 Star Summer Camps for all grade levels. Camps offered: Academics, SAT Prep, ESL.. A detailed brochure in available in Guidance or you can log onto www.4starcamps.com
Vanderbilt University PAVE Program: This program is for students graduating in 2007 or 2008. It is a program designed to help participating students ease the transition from high school to college and develop new skills and confidence. Past participants acknowledge that the prgram sgnificantly improved their performances in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer programming, physics, pre-calculus, scholastic exams, and technical writing. For more info to to https://pave.vanderbilt.edu
Washington University in St. Louis: High School Summer Scholars Program; for students completing sophomore or junior year; must have B+ average or better & combined SAT of 1800, PSAT 180, or ACT 25. Get an early taste of college life at Washington University while earning college credit. More info at: summerscholars.wustl.edu
Young Writers Institute; for sophomores and juniors with a B or better average and personal writing samples to share. For more information, visit: http://swi.ucollege.wustl.edu
Washington Workshops: Leadership Seminars in Washington, DC for high school students. Seminars available: National Catholic Schools Seminar; Congressional Seminar; Washington Internship Experience; Global Awarness Seminar Series: China. Visit www.workshops.org for more information.
Windsor Mountain Student Travel: There are numerous opportunities through this company. It is a very reputable company that has been around since 1961. For more information go to: www.WindsorMountain.org