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Click below for a comprehensive list of pre-college summer programs:
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http://collegelists.pbwiki.com/Summer+Programs+-+General
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Click below for the National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities :
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(updated periodically)   

ACADEMIC STUDY ASSOCIATES  Pre-college academic enrichment programs at U Mass-Amherst, UC-Berkeley, Oxford University, Cambridge University. Also, Study Abroad and Language Immersion programs in Spain, France, and Italy. Information available: 800 752-2250, 212 796-8340 or: www.asaprograms.com

ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred , NY Summer Programs for High School Students Astronomy, Creative Writing , Theater, Swimming.  Information available:   607 871-2612 or:www.alfred.edu/summer

ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred, NY  Computer Engineering Camp.   Summer Engineering Institute.    Information:  607 871 2612  or:  www.alfred.edu/summer

ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred, NY     Residential summer English Equestrian Camp for riders ages 14-17.  Also 2-day camps in western and English riding for campers ages 9-16.  Information available:  www.alfred.edu/summer  or 607 587-9012.

ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred, NY   College of Business Summer Institute in Entrepreneurial Leadership   Information available:   607 871-2612  or:  www.alfred.edu/summer.

American Management Association   "Operation Enterprise"   Three 8-day residential programs at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA,  at George Washington U., Washington, DC, and  at Columbia U. NYC    Study: Intro. to Management, Business Writing, Communication Skills, Ethics, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, etc.  Information available:  800 634-4262 or www.amanet.org/oe

ARCADIA UNIVERSITY, Glenside, PA
Camp Shakespeare - Working theatre professionals and educators introduce students to Shakespeare's Language.  Explore literature, theatre, history and the art of acting with professional artists. Workshops review acting, voice and speech, dance/clown/mask, and stage combat.
Information available: 877-272-2342 or www.arcadia.edu/summercamps

ARCADIA UNIVERSITY, Glenside, PA     High School Partnership Program  - take courses for college credit  -  wide variety of courses available.   4 different sessions  -  Information available:  215 572-2100  or www.arcadia.com/register.

 

BARNARD COLLEGE, New York City The Summer in New York City Pre-College Program
4-week program, 1 week Liberal Arts Intensive  All programs open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.  Information available: www.barnard.edu/pcp/nyc09  or call:  212-854-8866

BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA   Boston College Summer Experience Program  Take college courses; earn college credit. Choose from wide variety of courses including: Biology, Communications, Computer Science, English, Film, Geology & Geophysics, History, Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, &Theology, etc. Information available:     617 552-3800

BOSTON UNIVERSITY , Boston , MA   High School Honors Program  Many for-credit courses including: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Film & Television, Math & Statistics,  Political Science, Theatre, Visual Arts, Writing, etc.                         Summer Challenge Program    Various non-credit courses available e.g. Abnormal Psychology, Business, Creative Writing, Ecology, Engineering, Law, Infectious Diseases,  Introduction to Chinese, Persuasive Writing. programs: Information available:    617 353-1378 or: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool                Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS) Intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration.  Six-week residential program.  Information available:  www.promys.org  or:  617 353-2563.

BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI   Summer Leadership Institute.  /Classes: Leadership and Civil Rights Movement, Leadership & Global Development , Leadership for  Social Change, Leadership & Conflict Resolution, Leadership & Global Health;  Sustainable Development, Field Ecology, etc.   Information available: 401 863-7900 or: www.brown.edu/summer

BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Newtown, PA Kids on Campus - Program Dates on website
Study: Art Expressions, Decathlon Camp, Digital Video, Finance & Corporations, Musical Theater Summer Workshop, PC Maintenance Repair, Young Actors Workshop, etc.
Information available: www.bucks.edu/kidsoncampus

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, California, PA Science & Technology Leadership Academy
Learn effective research techniques, & electronic searches; study geographic information systems, meteorologoy, biology, environmental science, etc.
Information available: 724 938-5840 or:
www.cup.edu/hsacademy

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PA              Summer Programs - late June - early Aug.  Advanced Placement / Early Action program – regular classes for credit Pre-College Fine Arts Program - Study Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music. Also National High School Game Academy. Information available: 412 268-2082 or: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, OH   Center for Talent Development's Equinox and Spectrum programs.  Study Computer Game Programming, Chemistry, Creative Writing,  Engineering Concepts, Genetics, Physics, Psychology, Robotics, etc.  Spectrum program for academically gifted students - honors programs.   Information available:  216 368-6735 (Equinox)  or 216 368-1686 (Spectrum);  or www.precollege.case.edu

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Washington, D.C.
Programs for Pre-College Students.  Many courses available including "Experiences in Architecture",  Forensic Anthropology, etc.  Information available: 202 319-5257 or www.architecture.cua.edu/experiences

CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE, Philadelphia, PA
High School Summer Scholars Program (Open to high school sophomores & juniors) Four-week college prep program
where students can earn up to 6 college credits. Study: Intro. to Business, Intro. to Video Production, Intro. to Film Studies, Intro. to Psychology, Elementary German, Science in Literature.
Information available: 215 248-7063 or:
www.chc.edu

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM  Many courses available including Architecture Studio, DNA Science, Engineering Graphics, Intro to Computational Science, Exploring Engineering Technology, Bioengineering, Everyday Chemistry, etc.  Information available:  864 656-5849.  or: www.clemson.edu/summerscience.

COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY, Williamsburg, VA
Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History Two Sessions. Earn 4 hours of college credit studying: From the Founding of Jamestown through the American Revolution or: From the American Revolution through the American Civil War. Information available: 757 221-7652 or:
www.wm.edu/niahd

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY  Summer High School Programs.  Study Sciences, Law, Business, Engineering, Politics, Arts, College Prep, Liberal Arts.   Information available: 212 854-3771 or:  www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY   School of the Arts Summer Program   Courses offered in Painting and Drawing , Printmaking, Photography, Theatre ARts, Film, Writing, etc.   Information available:  212 854-9699  or:  www.ce.columbia.edu/hs/index

CONGRESSIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE  Variety of courses at various universities such as:  Diplomacy & International Affairs, Theater Arts, Forensics: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Trial Advocacy, Engineering, Science & Robotics, Global Business & Entrepreneurship, Aviation & Aeronautics, etc.   Information available:  1 866 FYI-LEAD  or www.lead-america.org

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY  CATALYST ACADEMY    One-week summer residential program for students from underrepresented backgrounds (African-American, Native American, and Latino) who desire to learn about engineering careers.  Information available:  607 255-6403, or www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, NY   Summer College Programs for High School Students     3 and 6 week sessions
Study: Architecture, Art, Business, College Success, Computing & Information Science, Engineering, Humanities, Law & Politics, Life Sciences, Media, Medicine, Science, & Biological Research, Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, & Writing.
Information available: 607 255-6203 or
www.summercollege.cornell.edu

DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE, Doylestown, PA    Web Design and Computer Programming   Courses include:  Web Design, Advanced Web Design, Computer Graphics, Intro. to Programming with C++, Advanced Programming with Java, VB.NET Programming.  Information available: 215 489-4970  www.delval.edu

DENISON UNIVERSITY, Granville, OH    The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop    Information available:  www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.shtml

DE SALES UNIVERSITY, Center Valley, PA  SUMMER VIDEO INSTITUTE.   Study Digital Movie Making, shoot and edit films of your own creation.  Also TV/Film program.  Informaton available:  610 282-1100  or:  www.desales.edu/svi

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Fort Washington, PA     Passport2College Summer Program     Intro. to college level classes -  FREE   Study Intro to Business & Technology, PC Hardware and Software, College Algebra, Public Speaking, Intro. to Networking with Lab, Intro. to Routing with Lab, etc.   Information available:  215 591-5740  or:  philly.devry.edu/outreach_summerscholars.html

DICKINSON COLLEGE, Carlisle, PA        Summer Credit and Enrichment Programs      Pre-College Program, Pre-Law Track, International Business Track, Spanish Immersion Program at Queretaro, Mexico, Young Writers' Workshop, Leadership Forum. Information available:  717 254-8782  or  www.dickinson.edu/summer  

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA   Pre-Law Summer Institute   For students considering a career in law.  Information available:  215 895-1LAW  or:  www.drexel.edu/em/law

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Summer Institutes
Programs include: Architecture, Business, Information Science & Technology, Design, Engineering, Music, Screenwriting, Photography, Sports Management, Nursing & Health Professions.
Various deadlines.
Information available: 215 895-2409 or:
www.drexel.edu/summer/

DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING  Summer Mentorship Program   Spend three weeks researching along with Drexel faculty and graduate students.  Information available:  215 895-6658  or  www.drexel.edu/coe/special/summer/mentor.

DREXEL UNIVERSITY  GOODWIN COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES  - SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAMS   Classes offered at Nazareth Academy, and at Abington Friends School.  Speed Reading, Comprehension and Study Skills, etc. All programs meet once a week.  Information available:  1-800-978-9596  

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA  Music Industry Summer Program   Curriculum includes music recording, promotion, management, publishing and more.  Information available:         215 895-1834  or:  www.drexel.edu/westphal/academics/summer

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA   Summer Computing Academy   5-week program   Information available:  215 895-2474  or  www.ducomputingacademy.org

DREXEL UNIVERSITY  -  PHOTOGRAPHY AT DREXEL     2-week summer commuter program     Open to high school students who have completed their sophomore year.   Information available:     215 895-1834.   

DREXEL UNIVERSITY LEBOW COLLEGE OF BUSINESS   Camp LeBow  Camp Business  Camp Xchange     Innovative Programs for Tomorrow's Business Leaders.  Essay required.   Information available:  215 895-2111 or www.lebow.drexel.edu

DREXEL UNIVERSITY  Summer Program for High School Students   Explorations in Mental Health Careers  For students interested in careers in Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Family & Marriage Therapy, etc.  Information 215 762 7889  or www.drexel.edu/cnhp

Summer Reading Skills Program – Drexel U.    Goodwin College of Professional Studies programs meet 2 times per week – some at Nazareth Academy – some at Ancillae-Assumpta Academy in Glenside.
Improve study skills, learn speed reading, etc.
Information available: 1 800 978-9596

DREXEL UNIVERSITY Medical School Mini-Med Summer Camp       Open to present sophomores and juniors considering becoming a doctor. All daily activities take place at Hahnemann University Hospital and in physicians' own medical offices. Information available 215 762-6800 (call Peggy Lee)or: www.drexelmed.edu

DREXEL UNIVERSITY Summer Program for High School Students   Product Design program  -  invent a mass produced consumer good - learn full product design process.   Information www.drexel.edu/westphal/academics/summer  or call 215 895 1834

EMERSON COLLEGE, Boston, MA   Summer Arts and Communication Academy,  Young Filmmakers Program, Studio Television Production, Summer Stage Program (Acting and Musical Theater), Stage Design Program, Young Writers Program.  Information available: 617 824-8280  or www.emerson.edu/ce

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Bronx. NY   Summer Session at Fordham University   Course Options include Sports Communications, Anthropology, Philosophy, etc.  Information available:  718 817-4688  or:  www.fordham.edu/Academics/Summer_Session

FREEDOMS FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE  SERVICE LEARNING IN PUBLIC POLICY (SLIPP)  Public Health Policy, Environmental Policy, Legal Policy.  For students iinterested in Healthcare & Medicine, Energy and the Environment, Law & Government   Six-day program.  Information:  610 933-8825  or:  www.freedomsfoundation.org

FURMAN UNIVERSITY, Greenville, SC   Summer Scholars Program  Study: Graphic Design, FUTube: Video for the Web, Theater, Writing about Film, Mock Trial, Psychology, Spanish, French, Googling Earth, Ecological Identity, etc.  Information 864-294-2054 or  www.furman.edu/summerscholars

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY  PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM  10-Day Minicourses grades 10-12 -  Study Photojournalism: Media in Focus, Writing the City, Crime and Justice, Election Politics, and Biomedical Engineering.  2nd session - Study U.S. Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy,Theater: Onstage & Off, Robotics.  6-week Precollege program for seniors:   Writing Seminar, Undergraduate courses for credit, Academic Exploration, College Life.  Information available 202 242-6802  or www.precollege.gwu.edu 

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY , Washington , DC      Summer Programs for High School Students; Summer College for High School Students    Fundamentals of Business: Leadership in a Global Economy ; College Prep Program ; International Relations Program , American Politics & Public Affairs  Journalism Workshop , National Security and Counterintelligence, Sports Industry Management ,  Law & Society .  Wide variety of courses available. Information available: 202 687-8600 or: www.summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE, Gettysburg, PA    Academic Camps at Gettysburg College.  2-week summer immersion programs including: Astronomy, US Civil War, College Prep, Psychology, Creative Writing Workshop, Service and Leadership, and Spanish.
Information available: 800 289-7029  or: 
www.gettysburg.edu 

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA Summer School Secondary School Program.    Choose from 200 college courses, College Prep, Computer Science, Drama Program, Languages, Math Program, Writing Program, and Summer Seminars.
Information available: 617 495-3192 or:
www.ssp.harvard.edu

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, NY  Summer Scholars Program   Four-week program featuring courses in Political Science, Forensic Science, and Drama (Fundamentals of Acting).  Information available:  800-HOFSTRA  or: www.hofstra.edu/summerscholars

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA , Indiana, PA Summer Honors Program for High School Students .  Study at the Robert E. Cook Honors College : Forensics, Finance, Journalism, Film, Law, Literature, Biology (Environmental), Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Dance, Music, Web Design.        Information available: 800-487-9122 or: www.iup.edu/honors/shp

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL OF SCOTLAND    Three week program for 14-18 year old students from around the world offering a balanced program of learning, fun, and culture.  Visit www.summerschoolscotland.com  or call +44870 7777 247

ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY Summer College for High School Students
Five Week Program: - Primarily Juniors 
Three-Week Program:  Sophomores & Juniors 
                                                                                                             Wide variety of courses including: Intro. to Sport Management, Health Sciences, General Psychology, Acting, Intro. to Musical Theater Performance, Intro to Journalism; and Mini-Courses in Sports Media, Stand-up comedy, Writing the Short Story, Leadership, and Jazz Guitar. Information available: 607 274-3143  www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD    Pre-College Summer Programs 5-week program offering up to 7 credits. Also Discover Hopkins Programs offering 1 credit. Immersion style classes offered in more than 80 college-level courses Information available: 1-800 548-0548 or: www.jhu.edu/summer

JULIAN KRINSKY ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CAMP AT HAVERFORD COLLEGE, Haverford, PA.    Residential sessions and Day sessions. Many programs and sessions available.  Classes available in: Art, Business, Cooking, Drama, Music, Princeton SAT Review. Focus Tracks include: Computers, Film Studies, Photography, Radio Broadcasting, And Videography. Discovery Tracks include: Comics & Cartooning, Creative Writing, Drawing in Pencil & Ink, Genes: the New Bioethics, Mock Law, Philosophy, Sculpture, Theater & Improvisation, World History & Politics, etc.  Information available: 866 879-5527 or: www.jkcp.com

JULIAN KRINSKY CAREER BUILDERS, King of Prussia , PA   
Summer Internships in Philadelphia 3, 4, & 7-week sessions.   Internships in Philadelphia in: Architecture, Business, Culinary Arts, Entertainment, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Journalism, Law, Marketing & Advertising, Publishing, Retail & Management, Sports Management, Veterinary Medicine. Application deadline: Rolling admission Information available: 866 879-5527 or:
www.jkcp.com

JULIAN KRINSKY MODEL UN, at the University of Pennsylvania    4-week sessions    Model United Nations Summer Program.  Explore Foreign Policy, International Relations, and Global Politics.  Information available:  866 879-5527  or www.jkcp.com

JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER PROGRAMS    AT GEORGETOWN U., PRINCETON U., YALE U., STANFORD U.   Meet and question the Nation's leading politicians. Programs include wide variety of college level courses, student debates, and guest speakers. Information available: 800 317-9338 or: www.jsa.org

KIMMEL CENTER  Teen summer Arts Camp  Choral/Vocal Music Camp, Jazz Camp,  Pipe Organ Camp, Chamber Music Camp.  Information available:  215 790-5896.

 

LANDMARK COLLEGE, Putney, VT Summer Programs for High School & College Students with Learning Differences
3-week High School Session
Choose: Writing Skills, Study Skills, Communications Skills, Math Skills.
2-week Transition to College Sessions  Information available: 802 387-6718

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, Annville, PA  Daniel Fox Youth Scholars Institute  Programs offered include: Songwriting and Recording Workshop, Music Entrepreneurship, Religion & Popular Culture, Actuarial Science, Forensic Science in Action, Environmental Science: Going Geen, Behavioral Neuroscience,etc. Information available: 1-877-877-0423 or: www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, Annville, PA  23rd ANNUAL SUMMER MUSIC CAMP        Wide variety of music classes including Music History, Jazz Band, Jazz Improvisation, Guitar Ensemble, Trumpe Ensemble, etc.   Information  available:  717 867-6293  or:  www.lvc.edu/music-camp

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY , Bethlehem , PA     Summer Sessions  Courses for high school students: Design Foundations, Plein Air Painting, Engineering Architecture/Graphics & Design, Economics, English Lit., German, Japanese, Music, Psychology, Russian, etc. Information available: 610 758-3966 or: www.lehigh.edu/summersessins/index.html

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL    Pre-collegiate Summer Scholars   Three-week seminars or six-week academy    Study Convergence Journalism, Creative Writing, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Bioloty, Theatrical Experience.  Creative Non-Fiction Writing, Law & Social Justice, Museum Studies, etc.,  Information  312 915 6565  or www.LUC.edu/summerscholars

MARIST COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, NY   Summer Pre-College Programs.  Study:  Business, College Writing, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Fashion, Game Design, Sports Communication.  Information available:  845-575-3226  or:  www.marist.edu/precollege

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT), Cambridge, MA   MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science)  Program prepares rising high school seniors for careers in engineering and science.  If selected, all costs except your own transportation to MIT are covered.   Information available:  617 253-3298  or www.mit.edu/mites/www

MIDDLEBURY-MONTEREY LANGUAGE ACADEMY   Study Chinese, French, German, or Spanish at Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT   Or Arabic, Chinese, French, or  Spanish at Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH   Various other programs available.  Information:  802 443 2900  or www.mmla.middlebury.edu

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY  GLOBAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, West Long Branch, NJ  Provides iinterdisciplinary training on globalization by exploring the relationships between governments, societies, and citizens.  Can earn 3 college credits in Global Leadership.  Information available:  732-263-5742.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA
Summer College Camp, Teen College, & Specialty Camps various program lengths Learn: Amazing Math, American Sign Language, Camp Astronomy, Computer Design Camp, Computer Graphics, Mixed Media Arts, Money Management & the Stock Market, Radio-TV-Video Production, etc.
Information available: 215 641-6397 or: www.mc3.edu/sa/register_now/summer.htm

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA  Hot Careers Programs - Dental Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician.  Call 215 641-6397

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell campus and Pottstown campus.  Summer comprehensive courses in SAT/PSAT Prep, and Driver Ed., Car Care and Maintenance.   Call 610 718-1861.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA   Entrepreneurial Camp   5-day program.  Learn business skills, financial management, etc.  Information:  215 641-6397. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA  Biotechnology Summer Camp    Explore Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Discovery, and Biomanufacturing.    Information available:  215 641-6499 or:  www.mc3.edu.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Blue Bell, PA    Civic Journalism Workshop    6-week tuition-free workshop at MCCC.     Open to high school seniors.   

NEW HOPE ACADEMY and MOTIVATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CO., Inc. ,  Yardley, PA  and Doylestown, PA          Summer Academic Success Camp         Two 4-week sessions        (2-hour sessions - no Friday classes)  Tutoring Studio  Workshops:  Improve academic skills, SAT/PSAT/ACT Motivational - Prep, Reading Retreat, Masters Math, Real History, Art Smarts, Animation Station, Internet Savvy, Robotic Wonders, Movie Makers, Digital Photo, Music Workshop, Drama Workshop,etc.     Information available:  800 300-0003 or www.NewHopeAcademy.net

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, New York City
Precollege Summer Camps Camps are 1 to 5 weeks in length
Learn: Video Game Creation, , Cartooning & Illustration, Digital Moviemaking, Digital Photography, Web Design, Entrepreneurship, etc.
Information available: 1 866-698-0268 or: www.scps.nyu.edu/sumcamp

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, New York   One to three week sessions   Voack programs, Instrumental programs, Jazz programs, etc.  Information  available:  212 998-5424  or www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, New York City
Summer High School Program
Take courses in: Dramatic Writing, Filmmakers Workshop, Acting, Experimental Theatre Workshop, Musical Theatre Performance, Musical Theatre Writing, Photography, etc.
Information available: 212 998-1500 or:
www.specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA    Programs for High School Students.   Visit www.spcs.neu.edusummerschool 

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL College Preparation Program 3-week & 9-week programs Wide variety of courses including: Anthropology, Art Theory & Practice, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, Languages, Math, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Statistics, etc.
Information available: 847 467-6703 or: 
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep

 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL     National High School Institute   Study Film & Video, Speech, Theatre Arts, Policy Debate.   Information available:  1 800 662-NHSI  or www.northwestern.edu/nhsi

NORWICH UNIVERSITY, Northfield, VT   Future Leader Camp      .  Norwich is America's first private military college.  Participate in Adventure Training, Survival Training, Team Challenges, and Classroom Instruction.  Drill Camp.   Participate in Drill Training, Team Challenges and Classroom Instruction.  Information available:  802 485-2531  or       www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms.

OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio    Ohio University Center for Sports Administration  sponsors OHIO SPORTS BUSINESS ACADEMY.  Week long journey through the ever-changing workd of sports.  Information:  www.sportsad.ohio.edu/sportsbusinessacademy  ir 267 254-1301

OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Los Angeles, CA    Summer of Art College Preparatory Program Study: Animation, Architecture, Graphic Design, Illustration, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Product Design, Toy Design, Painting, & Photography. Information available: 310 665-6864, 800n527-6847 or: www.otis.edu/soa

PACE UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM , New York City   Explore:  American Politics, Model United Nations, Film & Screen Studies, Stage Production & Theater, On Broadway: Acting Skills, Legal Studies, Forensic Science, Art & Design, Environmental Studies.   Information available:  212 346-1192  or www.pace.edu/summerscholars

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, Lancaster, PA   Summer Pre-College Courses.  Study Figure Drawing, Digital Photography, Intro. to Painting, Basic Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Silkscreen, Exploration of Image & Words, Portfolio Prep Workshop.  Information:  717 396-7833  or www.pcad.edu/precollege

PENNSYLVANIA FREE ENTERPRISE WEEK,   Sponsored by the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education    A business education program for PA high school students.  Experience turning an "imaginary company" into a financial success. Five  One-Week sessions:   (two other sessions)   Information available:            814 833-9576 Ext. 6, or www.pfew.org

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE YOUTH WEEK,  at York College of Pennsylvania.  June.  Six-day campused to introduce students in all procedures of law enforcement.   Includes physical training, self defense, forensics, canine, crime codes, SWAT team, riot control, marksman course, etc.   Information available:  717 730 9100  or:  www.pa-legion.com

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY,  ABINGTON, PA  Summer Test Preparation Classes    3 sessions.  Also, Workshop on College Search Strategies that Work.   Information available:  215 881-7389  or www.psu.edu/youth     KIDS & TEEN COLLEGE  Explore Digital Music Composition, Multi-Media Design, Rocking with Rocketry, Film Appreciation, Jazz Improvisation, Crime Scene Investigation, Film & TV Camp, etc.  Information:  215 881-7389  or www.abington.psu.edu/youthteen                                                                                                

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA         Programs for High School Students
Programs such as: Pre-Freshmen Engineering & Summer Scholars Program, Visit in Engineering Week, Upward Bound Math Science, Institute for Journalists, Institute for Yearbook Editors and Staff, Institute for Filmmakers, Institute for Webcasting, Institute for Creative Writing, etc.
Information available:
www.psu.edu/SummerSession/hs_programs.htm

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA   Conservation Leadership School   One-week residential programs; Held at Stone Valley Recreation Center.  Topics:  Teambuilding Ropes Course, The Pennsylvania Elk, Riparian Zones, History of the Land,& Leadership Building.   For information:  814 865-8301  or www.conferences.cas.psu.edu

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA  Summmer Study 6 1/2 week program and 3 1/2 week Summer Enrichment Program.   Call 800 666-2556 or:  www.bestsummerever.com  (see below under "Summer Study")

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA  Architecture and Landscape Architecture Summer Camp    For high school students interested in architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering, or construction management.  Information available:  www.outreach.psu.edu/cnf/architecture   or call:  800-PSU-TODAY (778-8632).

PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY - "Tomorrow's Successful Leaders Conference"   -   see "Tomorrow's. . .

PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL, Exeter, NH  Academic Study, athletics, and exploration.  Information:  603 777-3488 or www.exeter.edu/summer

POWERHOUSE - VASSAR & NEW YORK STAGE & FILM'S APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM, Poughkeepsie, NY -       Study to be an actor, writer or director.  Information available:  www.powerhouse.vassar.edu

PRATT INSTITUTE, Brooklyn, NY
Pre-College Program  Many courses available including: Architecture, Art & Design Discovery, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration (Digital), Illustration (Traditional), Industrial Design, Media Arts/Video, Photography, Sculpture, etc. Information available: 718 636-3453 or:
www.pratt.edu/ccps-prostudies.

ROCHESTER INSTUTUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Rochester, NY   Two day program - attend up to four academic workshops including, Bioinformatics, Game Design and Development, Packaging Science, and Special-Effects Photography.  Information available:  585 475-6631  or:  www.admissions.rit.edu/careers/.

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Savannah, GA
Summer Seminars
Workshops available: Animation Basics, Industrial Design Basics, elements of Web Basics, Drawing Studio, Painting Studio, etc.
Information available: 800 869-7223, or 912 525-5100

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICE PROGRAM (SEAP) at PHILADELPHIA NAVAL BUSINESS CENTER, Philadelphia, PA  Eight week apprenticeship program at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Assist Dept. of the Navy civilian engineers, scientists and computer specialists with Ongoing Navy projects and programs – 8-hour workdays. At completion of the program,
Students receive a tax-free award of $1500.
Information available: 215 897-1868 Attn: Barbara Faragalli  at: barbarafaragalli@navy.mill

SERVICE LEARNING IN PUBLIC POLICY (SLIPP)  See Freedoms Foundation. . .

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ  Collegiate Studies Program   Earn college credit   Study Oral Communication, Introduction to Psychology, or Introduction to Sociology.    Information available  973 761 9205  or: www.shu.edu

SHOALS MARINE LABORATORY, Appledore Island, Gulf of Maine   Programs through University of New Hampshire, and Cornell University:  Marine Environmental Science, or Oceanography of the Gulf of Maine.  Information available:  607 255-3717  or:  www.sml.cornell.edu  or:  marine.unh.edu/sml/

STANFORD UNIVERSITY , Stanford , CA
High School Summer College   Interesting courses such as:Computer Science: Programming Methodology, Nobel Literature, Experimental Video,US-China Relations, Philosophy East and West, The Nature of the Universe, Game Theory for Sociology,etc. Information available: 650 723-3109 or:
summer.stanford.edu

ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL, Newport, RI      Enrichment courses available including:  Two Dimensional Art, Ceramics, Photography, Intro. to Acting, Intro. to Computers, Creative Writing, Math, Intro. to Marine Biology, KAPLAN SAT Test Prep, etc.   Information available:  401 842-6712  or:  www.stgeorges.edu

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY  MADRID CAMPUS, Spain     Learn Spanish in the capital of Spain.  Information available:  www.suffolk.es/summermadrid

SUMMER DISCOVERY Numerous credit and enrichment courses at following campuses: UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, U. Michigan, Georgetown U., Northeastern U., U. Vermont, Cambridge U. ( England), U. of Sydney ( Australia) & Instituto Lorenzo de'Medici, (Florence, Italy)
Wide variety of courses available – various 3 to 6 week programs. Courses include: Beat the SAT, College Admissions Smart, and College Essay Workshops.
Application deadline: no official deadline - recommend applying early. Information available: 888 878-6637 or:
www.summerfun.com

SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED   Wide variety of courses available at following institutions:  Amherst, Bryn Mawr, Dartmouth College, Emory U., Princeton, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UT Austin, & Vassar. Day programs available at various colleges.  Courses available in Math & Science, Multi-Disciplinary courses, plus Visual & Performing Arts, and Fitness and Recreation courses.  Applicants must be gifted or score in the 95th percentile on national tests, or gifted range on the SAT, ACT, or PSAT.   Information available:  www.giftedstudy.com  or call:  866-303-4744 ext.5159.

SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH: THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (SEAP) Participating labs located in California, Florida, Maryland, Misissippi, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, & Washington, DC. 8-week summer research opportunities. Stipend: $1,500 for the 8-week program. Application deadline: Information available: 888-715-ASEE or: www.asee.org/SEAP

SUMMER SCIENCE AT JEFFERSON - Biomedical Sciences for High School Students   Study Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Protein Chemistry, Pathology and Anatomy, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease.   Information available:  215 503-8414  or www.jefferson.edu/summerscience 

SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS AT PENN STATE U., U. OF COLORADO, BOULDER, AND AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN PARIS Summer Study at Penn State U. ,UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT 
6 ½ week college credit program
3 ½ week enrichment program
Many credit courses available. Enrichment classes include: Kaplan SAT Prep Course, Creative Writing, Speed Reading, Journalism, Intro. to Art, Intro. to Computer Animation, Driver Ed, Study Skills, etc.
Summer Study at the Univ. of Colorado at Boulder
5-week college credit program
3 week enrichment program
Wide variety of college credit courses. Enrichment courses include Kaplan SAT Prep, Web Page Design, Theater, Advertising, Photography, Architecture, Guitar Workshop, etc.
Summer Study at the Sorbonne in Paris
5-week college credit program
3-week enrichment program
College credit course including French Language and Culture. Enrichment courses include: International Law, Film Studies, Art History, Conversational French, Drawing in Paris, etc. Information available for all 3 programs: 631-424-1000 or:
www.summerstudy.com

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Selinsgrove, PA    Writers Workshop,  Workshops in Fiction, Memoir, and Poetry.   Information available: 570 372-4164,  or www.susqu.edu/writers.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Selinsgrove, PA    Scholarships available for one week program offering courses in:  Social Psychology, and Advertising and Public Relations.   Information available:  877 415 1111 or www.bpadmissions.com/susquehanna

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Selinsgrove, PA  Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship.  Start and run your own business.  Sponsored by Sigmund Weis School of Business and Toyota.   Study Advertising & Public Relations, Ecosystems: Rivers, Creeks & Streams,  Intro to graphic Design, Intro to Journalism, Social Psychology.    Information available:  www.susqu.edu/life 

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, NY Summer College for High School Students.  Study Acting & Musical Theatre, Architecture, Engineering and Computer Science, Forensic Science, Law, Liberal Arts, Management, Public Communications, Studio Art, Interior Design, etc. Information available: 315 443-5000 or: www.summercollege.syr.edu

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA  FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS    Business Leadership Academy  6-week program,    Choose from:  Actuarial Science/Financial Mathematics, Introduction to Marketing, Law of Contracts, or Intro. to Sport Management.  Participate in a Business Plan Workshop.  Information available:  215 204-8122  or:  www.fox.temple.edu/academy

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA          The Fox School of Business Emerging Entrepreneurs Program   A two-week comprehensive entrepreneurship development program.  Explore careers in Risk Management or Corporate Sustainability.  Open to high school juniors.  Information available:  215 204 8122  or      www.fox.temple.edu/eep 

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA    Summer Academies for talented high school seniors  -  Study Business Leadership, Engineering, Sustainable Environments, Landscape Architecture, and Molecular Life Sciences.  Information available:        215 204-2044   or www.temple.edu/vpus.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AMBLER    Summer Camps  -  Study Journalism, "Hollywood Bound", "Create Computer Games with Flash",  Sports Journalism, Debate for Teens, Digital Video Editing, Create Computer Games,  etc.  Also, College Prep Workshops (SAT Review Workshopk Preparing Your Journey to College).  Information available:  267 468-8500  or:  www.ambler.temple.edu

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY, Phildelphia, PA    Summer Science @ Jefferson  Study Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Protein Chemistry, Pathology and Anatomy, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease.   Information available:  215 503-8414  or:   jefferson.edu/summersciencewww.

THOMAS MORE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, Merrimack, NH  Collegiate Summer Program for High School Students.              Study Literature, Philosophy, American Political Tradition, Apologetics, Writing, etc. Information available: 603 880-8308 or 800 880-8308 or: www.thomasmorecollege.edu

TOMORROW'S SUCCESSFUL LEADERS CONFERENCE  held at Philadelphia University   Opportunity for high school students entering junior & senior year to be inspired for life after high school. Program will enhance college resumes as well.  Information available:  www.TSLConference.org.

 

TUFTS UNIVERSITY, North Grafton, MA  m Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program.   Study Equine Sports Medicine, Animal Behavior, Small or Large Animal Medicine, Wildlife Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, etc.
Applications recommended by early February
Information available: 508 839-7962 or:
www.tufts.edu/vet/avm

UNION COLLEGE, Schenectady, NY    Five Points Summer Residential Academic Program  Two sessions.  Explore:  Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship, Digital Creative Arts, Forensic Science, Psychology, Mass Media: Communications and Journalism, Sociology and American Popular Culture, Cultural Anthropology.  Information available:  800 883-2540  or  www.union.edu/fivepoints

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colorado Springs, CO Summer Seminar at the Academy. Two sessions.   GPA of 3.0 required. Experience life as a cadet, live in cadet dorm, eat in cadet dining facility, attend workshops of your choice. Information available: 267-625-7938 (Lt. Col. William Shelton - Liaison Officer in Elkins Park) or: www.AcademyAdmissions.com

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, West Point, NY           2009 Summer Leaders Seminar    Information available 845-938-4041 or:   , click on Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point for general information.www.admissions.usma.edu

UNITED STATES MODEL CONGRESS, Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.    Be a Representative in the Halls of Congress.Visit www.modelcongress.org  Registration now open.

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, Annapolis, MD                Naval Academy Summer Seminar.  Three one-week sessions:    Experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including academic program, physical training, and midshipman life. Application on-line at  www.usna.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA  UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture   Summer Programs:  Art Institute, Design/Media Arts Institute,  An Introduction to Architecture, World Music Summer Institute, Sci/Art NanoLab, etc.  See UCLA website for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA  and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY Summer Excel; The Precollegiate Summer Experience. Various enrichment courses, sports enrichment, earn college credits, SAT prep programs. 2, 3, 4, & 6 week programs. Information available: 650 563-9607 or: www.summerexcel.com

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
Summer Programs for High School Students  Various sessions
Wide variety of courses available in Summer Language Program        Study many foreign languages including Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, etc.  Information available:  www.summer.uchicago.edu/language.                          

Summer Session - courses available in: Ancient Egyptian Language, Culture, History, Developmental Psychology, American Law & Litigation, Economics, Research in the Biological Sciences, Stones and Bones (geological study in Wyoming), etc.  Information available: 773 702-6033 or: www.grahamschool.uchicago.edu  or www.uchicago,edu/hs

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, Newark, DE   Summer College.     Take two Freshmen-level college courses for UD credit. 
Information available: 302 831-6560 or:
www.udel.edu/summer-college

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON, Dayton, OH    Summer Honors Program for Rising Seniors
“Thinking and Leading in Today’s World” - course based on Beyond Violence:  Religious Sources of Social Transformation in Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.
Information available: 1 800 837-7433 or:
www.admission.udayton.edu/summerprogram

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD                    Young Scholars Program  Study: Intro. To Architecture, Contemporary Moral Issues, Astronomy, The Interplay of Math and Games, Students, Learning & Technology, Intro. To Engineering Design, Intro. To Kinesiology, Intro to Public & Community Health, Intro to Journalism, Contemporary Social Problems, Modern Biology, Food-Science & Technology.
Information available: 301 314-3572 or:
 www.summer.umd.edu/ysp 

Discover the Arts! At Maryland
Study: Creative Writing Workshop, Drawing I, Practicum in Choreography, Production, and Performance I The Jazz Experience, Intro. to Music Technology, Acting and Performance Workshop.  Information available:  301 314-8240  or
www.summer.umd.edu/arts

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MATH & SCIENCE SCHOLARS  High School Summer Program  Study Applied Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology,Math, Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, Physics, & Statistics. 

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI     Business Administration Institute, Art Institute, Croft International Studies Program, Engineering Program, Health Professionals institute, Journalism Institute, LIberal Arts Institute, Pre-Law & Legal Studies Institute, Pre-Med Hnors Program.  Numerous sessions.  Information:  www.outreach.olemiss.edu/SCHS

UNVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SUMMER COLLEGE for High School Students   Study at Art Institute, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Health Professions Institute, Spanish, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law & Legal Studies.  Information available:  662 915 7621  or www.outreach.olemiss.edu/SCHS

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN
Summer Experience
Study Acting, Business/Entrepreneurship/Investing, Film & Video Production, Life Sciences, Literature, Policy Debate & Public Speaking, Pre-Law, Psychology,  Theology, etc.    Information:  www.precollege.nd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN   ND Vision program  including:  Institute for Church Life,  Conference for High School Students,   Conference for HIgh School Diocesan and Parish Youth Ministers.  Information available;  574 631-7425  or  www.vision.nd.edu.

African American Scholars at Notre Dame Latino Community Leadership Seminar; Global Issues Seminar.
Information available: 574 631-0990 or:
precollege.nd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA , Philadelphia , PA   Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology   Four programs offered: Computer Graphics, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, and Robotics.  Information available: seas.upenn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA    Management and Technology Summer Institute.  3-week program for credit.  Program introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking technology and management concepts in the 21st century.  Information available:  215 898-4145  or www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA    Programs for High School Students:  Penn Summer Science Academy,  Penn Summer  Art and Architecture Studios,  Penn Summer Theatre Workshop, and Pre-College Program.        Information available:  215 898-6757  or  orgwww.aasapenn.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA  STARTALK Penn High School Chinese Academy   Study Beginning Chinese I & II.  Lectures on Chinese culture, literature, religion, history and philosophy.  STARTALK Penn Hindi Program (215 898-4490) and STARTALK  Penn Urdu Program.  Information available 215 898-7475 or:  www.southasiacenter.upenn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA , WHARTON SCHOOL , Philadelphia , PA (College credit program) Leadership in the Business World – Business and Technology   Information available: 215 898-9152 or: www.undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/programs/lbw.cfm

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA. Summer Seminars for High School Students.  Seminars offered include: Acting Workshop, Basic Animation Techniques, Electric Guitar: Jazz, Rock, and Beyond; Introduction to Photography as an Art Form, Critics Choice: Film Study, Introduction to Video Game Design, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Writing Techniques for the College Bound Student. Information available: 213 743-5679 or: www.usc.edu/summer

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA  Summer Programs for High School Students   Study Architecture, Business, Engineering, Global Issues, Journalism, Pre-Health, Pre-Law, Science, Visual & Performing ARts, Writing.  Information available:  213 740 5679  or:  www.cesp.usc.edu/go

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , Charlottesville , VA  4-Star Summer Camps – Academics 2 & 4-week sessions available Study: Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Economics, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, SAT/PSAT Prep, Sports Performance etc. Interesting enrichment programs also available, e.g. Video Production, Photography, Film in America, etc.  Also 4 Star Golf Camp and Tennis Camp. Information available: 800-334-7827 or: www.4starcamps.com

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA STUDENT SUMMER ACADEMY  Spend 6 amazing days in Washington DC  Earn credit from University of Virginia  Explore CC's monuments and memorials.  Choose from 5 week-long sessions.  Questions:  800-256-7387  or:  www.CloseUp.org

US PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS    One week or multiple week programs - at many locations:  UCLA, Stanford, U. Conn., Pepperdine, American, U. Texas, U. Cincinnati, Oberlin, Rutgers, New York City, U. Mass., U.C. San Diego, U. South Fla.  Programs in Animation, TV News, Theater, Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theater, Acting, Screenwriting/Playwriting, etc.  Information available:  1 888-497-3553  or: www.usperformingarts.com

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN  Vanderbilt Summer Academy   Session II (for rising 9th & 10th graders)  Courses such as:  Film Studies, Astronomy, Forensic Anthropology, Hands-On Robotics, Nanotechnology & Engineering, Math & Music.   Session III (for rising 10th & 11th graders)    Courses such as: College Preparation, Film Studies: Shakespeare on Screen, Existentialism Today, Hands-On robotics, Anthropology, Med School 101, etc.  Information available: 615 322-8261  or  www.pty.vanderbilt.edu

VASSAR COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, NY    POWERHOUSE THEATER APPRENTICE PROGRAM   Collaboration between Vassar and New York Stage and Film.  Openings for acting, writing, and directing apprentices.  Information available:  845-437-5907  or : www.powerhouse.vassar.edu

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY , Villanova , PA   Theater, Magic & Science Program  “Opening minds to the wonders of science through integration with the arts.” Design a magical learning experience for younger children; design the magic school Web site, etc. Information available: www.magicschool.villanova.edu

W.E.B DUBOIS SCHOLARS INSTITUTE,  Princeton, NJ    Non-profit organization providing scholarship, community service, entrepreneur training, and leadership training for high-achieving youth.    5-weeks of instruction in university-level courses.  Applications due early March.  Information available:  973 720 3394  or www.webduboisscholars.org

WALNUT HILL, Natick, MA           Summer Programs in the Arts - Music, Theater, Visual Art Writing, Music Theater, etc. Information available:  www.walnuthillarts.org     or 508 650-5020

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, Lexington , VA        Summer Scholars
Study American Politics in Today’s World, American Business & Economics in a Global Economy, 2040, State of the World, Humanities, Journalism, Law & Society, Premedical Studies, etc.
Information available: 540 458-8727 or:
www.summerscholars.wlu.edu

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY, Lexington, VA 2006 Global Scholar 2006 Program    Study college-level courses in International Relations.  Information available through Americans for Informed Democracy at 203 785-9435 or: www.globalscholar.org.

WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Chestertown, MD   Computer Mapping Technology Summer Camp   Also known as Geographic information System  -  learn how to map your community and environment.  Study Geospatial Technology.   Information available:  410 810 5767  or:  www.gis.washcoll.edu/youthprograms.php

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO   5-week High School Summer Scholars Program,  2-week Young Writers Institute.  Information available:  866 209 0691(Summer Scholars) or  www.summerscholars.wustl.edu     or 314 935 6720 (writers institute)  www.ucollege.wustl.edu

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, West Chester, PA    PA Writing and Literature Project four 10-day sessions at various locations
Featuring: Young Writers on Computers, SAT Verbal Prep, Poetry Workshops, Tolkien II: The Silmarillion, etc.
Information available: 610 436-3212 or:
www.pawlp.org

WIDENER UNIVERSITY, Chester, PA  Engineering Summer Camp  for day & resident students.  Information:  610 499-4037  or:  www.widener.edu/SOE/Summercamp

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Worcester, MA  Frontiers Program. Summer program for juniors and seniors.     Math and Science programs available including Aerospace Engineering, Biology and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Interactive Media & Game Development, Robotics. Also Communications Workshops, Theater, etc.   Information available: 508 831-5286 or:  www.wpi.edu/+frontiers.

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Worcester, MA  Launch Program   Five-day program for soon-to-be freshmen and sophomores in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Interactive Media and Game Development.   Information available:  508 831-5286  or:  www.wpi.edu/+launch

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Worcester, MA  Strive Program.    One week program for African-American, Latino, and American Indian students interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.   Information available:  www.wpi.edu/+strive

YALE UNIVERSITY,New Haven, CT     Exploration Senior Summer Programs   Over 100 course offerings in the arts, business, science, humanities,etc.  Information available:  781 762 7400  or www.discover.explo.org

 

 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

ABBEY ROAD OVERSEAS PROGRAMS     Summer Immersion Educational Pre-college Programs in France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Canada.  3 to 4-week sessions.  Information available: www.goabbeyroad.com or phone: 888 462-2239. 

CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE PROGRAMME at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England   For high-achieving high school scholars.       65 academic courses, plus Leadership programs.  Excursions to London, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Warwick Castle, etc.  Information available:  www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org  Also on www.naviance.com  Information:  312 787-7477 or 800 922 3552

MAGDALEN COLLEGE, OXFORD UNIVERSITY, England  Oxford Advanced Studies Program
Subjects available: Modern Novel, Shakespeare, The Greeks, The Dictatorships
In Europe, 1919-39, Art & Architecture, Drama, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Economics, International Business Management, Comparative Government & Politics, Psychology, English Law & the European Community, Languages, Math, Medical Biology, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Information available: 203 966-2886 or:
www.oasp.ac.uk

SERVICE LEARNING IN BARCELONA  A Progam of Cultural Immersion through community service and study.  Study Spanish, Travel and Cultural Exploration, etc.  Information:  802 362-5855  or:  www.study-serve.org

SERVICE LEARNING IN PARIS   A Program of Cultural Immersion through community service and study.   French Language course, Art & Architecture, LIterature, Politics, etc.  Information:  802 362-5855   or:  www.study-serve.org

SOMERVILLE COLLEGE, Oxford, England    One-on-one tutorial method of teaching - wide range of subjects.  Information available 203 966-2886  or:  www.oasp.ac.uk

OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The Oxford Tradition Oxford Advanced Studies Program.  At Oxford University take courses in the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences; Workshops in Architecture, Writing, Drama, Film Studies, Journalism, Photography, Speech & Debate, Studio Art, etc.Information available:  www.oasp.ac.uk
The Cambridge Tradition
At Cambridge University study the Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences; Workshops in Architecture, Filmmaking, Creative Writing, Drama, Speech & Debate, Structural Engineering, Studio Art, etc.
Information available on both programs: 212 932-3049 or
www.oxbridgeprograms.com

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE,  Cambridge, England   Cambridge College Programme        Liberal arts and sciences curriculum of over 75 courses.  Information available:  800 922-7268  or:  www.cambridgeUK.org

 

 

SERVICE, TRAVEL, ADVENTURE

ACTION QUEST and LIFEWORKS  Action Quest - Learn to sail or scuba dive in the British Virgin Islands, or the South Pacific, etc.   Aid the efforts of Galapagos National Parks Service in Ecuador.  Other service programs in India, China, Thailand, Australia, and the Mediterranean.  Action Quest offers certification programs to its shipmates. Lifeworks participants take an active role in community service where Action Quest goes.Information available: 800 317-6789 or: www.actionquest.com, or www.lifeworks-international.com, or www.seamester.com, or www.argoacademy.com

CITY YEAR   "Corps members" serve in schools as tutors, mentors, role models and leaders of after-school programs full-time for 10 months.  Possible locations are as follows:  Boston Cleveland Columbus, Little Rock, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Seattle, Chicago, Columbia, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Rhode Island, San Jose, Washington, DC.  Earn almost $5,000 for college.  Information available:  the Red Cross Bldg. 23rd & Chestnut Sts. Philadelphia, PA, or 267 386-7035  or www.cityyear.org.

CLOUD FOREST ADVENTURES(in Nicaragua) 2006Explore the Cloud Forest, learn spanish, experience Nicaraguan culture, perform community service.  Information available 203, 856-1134  or: www.CloudForestAdventures.com

GLOBAL WORKS    SUMMER SERVICE ADVENTURES  World class journeys featuaring meaningful service projects, cultural exchange and adventure travel.  Two three-week programs in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.  Five-week adventure and service programs exploring two different cultures, e.g.  Peru/Ecuador, Panama/Costa Rica, or Australia/New Zealand.  Dates and information available:  303 545 2202  or:  www.globalworkstravel.com

IRISH WAY  -  A program of the Irish American Cultural Institute.  Summer Study Abroad program.  Four-week summer study abroad program - study Ireland's history and traditions - witness Ireland's beauty on tours of the southeastern and western regions of Ireland.  Information available:  973 605-1991.  or www.iaci-usa.org.  ir visit the Irish Way Program on Facebook or MYSpace.

LANDMARK VOLUNTEERS - Youth Across America   Two week summer volunteer opportunities with leading cultural, environmental, historical & social service organizations across the country.  Visit www.LandmarkSummer.org  or www.volunteers.com.  Phone# 413-229-0255

LONGACRE EXPEDITIONS   Leadership, service-learning, and multi-sport wilderness adventures in various locations including: Ecuador and the Galapagos (teaching English and preparing fields), Alaska(backpack, sea kayak among icebergs, white water rafting) Ireland (photography expedition on west coast staying at U. of Limerick), Iceland (environmental conservation, hiking, explore caves, etc.).  Information available:  732 722-7566  ir www.LongacreExpeditions.com

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION  SUMMER CAMP  Volunteers needed.  A week camp for the "kids to just be kids".  Information available:  610 325-5758  or: www.mdausa.org

OUTWARD BOUND WILDERNESS, Golden, CO   Offers activities such as:  mountaineering in the Rocky Mountains or Alaska, sailing in the Florida Keys;  over 500 courses to choose from.  Information available:  866-467-7644  or:  www.outwardboundwilderness.org

SEA SEMINARS.  THE ULTIMATE SUMMER EXPERIENCE     Science at Sea Program focuses on coastal and offshore marine research, maritime history, and fundamentals of nautical science.  Spend time on shore and at sea                         3 Sessions -  sailing to and from Woods Hole, MA  or sailing from San Francisco to Los Angeles.    Oceanography of the Gulf of Maine   Program offers opportunity to experience life on an island and on board SEA's sailing vessel.    Oceanography of the Southern California Bight Program focuses on marine environments off the California coast.  Information available:  800-552-3633  Ext. 770 or:  www.sea.edu 

VISIONS SERVICE ADVENTURES    Service work, intercultural living, and active exploration.  3, 4, & 5 week programs in Alaska, Montana, Mississippi, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos, and Vietnam.  Information available: 800 813 9283, or 717 567-7313 or  Adventures.comwww.VisionsService

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY    Summer Scholars Program      Study Business & Economics, Humanities & Culture, Journalism, Law & Society, Science & Medicine, or Politics.    Information available: www.summerscholars.wlu.edu

WINDSOR MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL (formerly Interlocken)     Student Travel and Summer Camp  3 to 5 week summer programs.  Theatre & Visual Arts, Environment & Adventure, Friendship & Cultural Exchange, Horseback Riding Camp, Language Learning, Community Service & Leadership, and International Summer Camps.
Information available: 603 478-3166 or: 800-862-7760 
www.WindsorMountain.org

WORLD HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL   Life, Service & Cultural Adventures   Community service with children, adults, animals and environmental projects.  Language Immersion programs, etc.  Trips to Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, England, Fiji, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Peru, and locations in the U.S. 


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