Overseas Travel & Study Programs
Adventure Ireland
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: 3 weeks of cultural enrichment and sports programs.
Program Dates: Adventure Ireland Culture & Adventure camps are run from the first Monday in July for three weeks. Surfcamp runs July through August.
Website: www.adventureireland.com
American Collegiate Adventures
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 4 options including Seville Spain, Florence, Italy, Costa Rica, or Costa Rica & Panama.
Program Dates:
June 28 - July 26, 2009 (Sevlle, Spain)
June 28 - July 26, 2009 (Florence, Italy)
July 6 - July 25, 2009 (Costa Rica)
July 6 - July 31, 2009 (Costa Rica and Panama)
Website: www.acasummer.com
Columbia University: "The Barcelona Experience" or "Study in the Middle East"
Participants: Students entering grades 11 or 12.
Type of Program: Study at the University of Barcelona or King's Academy in Manja, Jordan.
Program Dates:
Barcelona: July 4 - July 25, 2009
Jordan: June 28-July 25, 2009
Website: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs
Georgetown University: Discover China
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Engage in China's unique culture and examine its environmental challenges through a captivating trip overseas.
Program Dates: July 19 - August 2, 2009
Website: www.summer.georgetown.edu/2009
University of Dallas
Participants: Grades 9-12 (Preference given to grades 10-12)
Type of Program: Three program opportunities:
"Shakespeare in Italy" - Over the course of 2 weeks students will study three of Shakespeare's plays. These plays will support the students' travels in Italy.
"Latin in Rome" - Based upon classic texts from the University's core curriculum.
"Arete" - A journey in the liberal arts. Students are introduced to essential texts of Western Civilization and live on UD's campus in Irving, TX.
Program Dates:
July 6 - July 21, 2009 ("Shakespeare in Italy")
July 16 - August 6, 2009 ("Latin in Rome")
July 12 - July 25, 2009 ("Arete")
Website: www.udallas.edu/travel
Duke TIP Field Studies International
Participants: Grades 10-12
Type of Program: 4 program opportunities:
"Business Leadership in Belize": July 10 - July 24, 2009
"Costa Rica: Tropical Medicine and Ethnobiology": June 25- July 9, 2009
"Political Science and International Relations", Shanghai, Xian, and Beijing, China: July 1 - July 15, 2009
"War, Children, and International Justice: The War Crimes Tribunals of The Hague": June 21 - July 6, 2009
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Duke TIP Scholar Exchange
Participants: Grades 10-12
Type of Program: 2 program opportunities:
German Scholar Exchange: Participants must be fluent in German as all courses are taught exclusively in German. Dates vary by site.
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Loyola University Chicago
Participants: Grades 11-12
Type of Program: Study abroad at Loyola's Rome Center.
Program Dates: June 29 - July 17, 2009
Website: LUC.edu/summerscholars09
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Participants: Grades 10-12 - Oxford or Cambridge
Participants: Grades 9-12 - Spain or France
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates:
July 1- August 5, 2009 (Oxford)
July 6 - August 2, 2009 (Cambridge)
July 7 - August 3, 2009 (Barcelona)
July 2 - July 29, 2009 (Paris)
July 8 - August 4, 2009 (Montpellier)
Website: www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Oxford University: Advanced Studies Program
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: July 7 - July 31, 2009
Website: www.oasp.ac.uk
University of St. Andrews (Scotland): Scottish Studies & Creative Writing Summer Programs
Participants: Juniors, seniors, or students about to enter college.
Type of Program: 3.5 weeks of academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: July 4- August 1, 2009
Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/int/summerschools/
St. Hugh's College (University of Oxford)
Participants: Rising seniors or students who just graduated from high school
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: July 4- July 25, 2009
Website: www.sthughs-summerschool.info
Study Programs International: Study in Spain, Mexico, France, Costa Rica, China, or Italy
Participants: 15 years of age or older with (typically) one year of high school foreign language relevant to native language of the program student hopes to attend.
Type of Program: Academic enrichment and cultural immersion.
Program Dates: Varies by program - see website.
Website: www.spiabroad.com
Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Choose from 3 different countries including:
Cambridge University (England), Italy (Florence), Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, & Valencia).
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerfun.com
University of Chicago: The Traveling Academy
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: Study ancient Greek drama in its literary and social contexts.
Program Dates: June 22 - July 11, 2009
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu/
General Academic Programs within the US
Alfred University (NY): Summer Institutes in Creative Writing
Participants: Rising 10-12th graders.
Type of Program: For students interested in learning new ways to improve their writing skills. Offers an opportunity to sample life on a college campus, and to meet other students with similar interests and academic ability.
Program Dates:
Institute I: June 28 - July 2, 2009
Institute II: July 5 - July 9, 2009
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/writing.html
American Collegiate Adventures
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Activity-filled weeks of learning and recreation in Madison, Wisconsin or a 3-city combo including D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston.
Program Dates:
2-week program in Madison, WI: July 26 - August 7, 2009
3-week program in Madison, WI: June 28 - July 17, 2009 or July 19 - August 7, 2009
4-week program in Madison, WI: June 28 - July 25, 2009
6-week program in Madison, WI: June 28 - August 7, 2009
3-week program including D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston: July 7 - July 27, 2008
Website: www.acasummer.com
Boston University: High School Honors, Research Internship, Summer Challenge, or Summer Preview
Participants: Varies according to program.
Type of Program: Depending on which program student chooses, she will have the opportunity to study one or two subjects or pursue scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Program Dates: Vary by program.
Website: http://bu.edu/summer/highschool
Carleton College: Summer Writing Program
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: For students who are interested in honing their reading and writing skills.
Program Dates: July 12 -31, 2009
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer
Carnegie Mellon (PA)
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 7 Pre-College programs.
Program Dates: June 27 - August 7, 2009
Website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
University of Chicago
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: Students can choose from 9 areas of study.
Program Dates: Vary by course selection.
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu
The College of William & Mary (VA): Pre-Collegiate Summer Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Early American History.
Program Dates:
Session 1: June 28 - July 11, 2009
Session II: July 12 - August 1, 2009
Website: www.wm.edu/niahd
Columbia University (NY)
Participants: Students entering grades 9-12
Program Dates: Students can attend one or both of the following sessions:
Session 1: June 28 - July 18, 2009
Session 2: July 21 - August 8, 2009
Website: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs
Duke University TIP Field Studies: Pre-Law Institute
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Examine legal topics and participate in an actual investigation of a claim of innocence.
Program Dates: June 21 - July 5, 2009
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Georgetown University: Summer School
Participants: Rising 10-12th graders.
Type of Program: Choose from 11 academic tracks.
Program Dates: Vary by program.
Website: www.summer.georgetown.edu/2009
George Washington University: GW Summer Scholars
Participants: Vary by program.
2 program opportunities:
"10-day Mini Courses" - Grades 9-11: July 5 - July 15, 2009
"6-Week Pre-College Program for Rising Seniors": July 2 - August 14, 2009
Website: www.summerscholars.gwu.edu
Harvard University: Harvard Summer School 2009
Participants: Rising juniorsand seniors and '09 grads.
Type of Program: Courses in writing, drama, and math.
Program dates: June 20 - August August 8, 2009
Website: www.ssp.harvard.edu
Hollins University: Hollinsummer
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: You'll take two noncredit classes, live on campus with girls from all over the country, and enjoy a full program of extracurricular activities.
Program Dates: July 12 - July 24, 2009
Website: www.hollins.edu/specprog/hollinsummer/holsum.htm
Kenyon College: Young Writers Workshop
Participants: Grades 10 and 11.
Type of Program: Intensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high school students who value writing.
Program Dates: June 28 - July 11, 2009 or July 19 - August 1, 2009
Website: http://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/ywinfo.php
Lake Forest College: Writing and Thinking Workshop
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: A two-week residential program for students who want to explore writing in a nontraditional classroom setting
without concern for grades.
Program Dates: June 14 - June 27, 2009
Website: http://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/summer/wtw/default.asp
Lewis and Clark College: Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: A two-week residency program designed for students who want to strengthen their learning and communication
skills by experimenting with and changing their approach to writing.
Program Dates: June 28 - July 10, 2009
Website: http://www.lclark.edu/org/firacres/apply.html
Loyola University Chicago
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
2 program opportunities:
"Three-week Program": June 29-July 17, 2009
"Six-week Program": June 29-August 17, 2009
Website: LUC.edu/summerscholars09
Northwestern University: College Prep
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Designed for students who want new academic challenges and the experience of real college life.
Program Dates:
June 21 - July 11, 2009 (3 week program)
June 22 - July 18, 2009 (4 week program)
June 22 - August 1, 2009 (6 week program)
June 22 - August 15, 2009 (8 week program)
June 22 - August 21, 2009 (9 week program)
Website: http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep/
Prairie View A&M University: Institute for Pre-College Enrichment
Participants: Rising 10-12.
Type of Program: 2 week residential experience designed to prepare students for next school year.
Program Dates: June 15 - June 28, 2008
Website: http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/1836.asp
University of Notre Dame: Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 13 academic tracks.
Program Dates: June 21 - July 4, 2009
Website: summerscholars.nd.edu
Rhodes College: Summer Writing Institute
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Intensive residential academic program committed to developing the critical thinking and writing skills of ambitious
high school students.
Program Dates: June 14 - June 26, 2009
Website: http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/4422.asp
Rice University: Rice for High School Students
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Students choose one course from a variety of subjects to take alongside current Rice students.
Program Dates: June 1 - July 24, 2009
Website: gscs.rice.edu/rhs
Sewanee University: Young Writer's Conference
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction
Program Dates: June 28 - July 11, 2009
Website: www.sewanee.edu/ywc/
Summer Study Programs
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from one of 4 campuses including:
Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Vermont, or The Sorbonne in Paris, France
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerstudy.com
Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Choose from 7 different campuses including:
UCLA, UC-Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northeastern University, and University of Pennsylvania.
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerfun.com
Texas Lutheran University: Lone Star Scholars Academy
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: Choose from one of 4 university-level courses.
Program Dates: July 19 - August 1, 2009
Website: www.tlu.edu/lssa
University of Chicago Summer Session
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: 3 Program Options - "Insight", "Research in the Biological Sciences" (RIBS), or "Summer Quarter Undergraduate Course Offerings"
Program Dates: Vary depending on program choice.
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu
University of Southern California: Summer Seminars
Participants: Rising 9-11
Type of Program: Students choose from over 20 seminars and experience life on USC's campus.
Program Dates: July 26 - August 2, 2009
Website: http://cesp.usc.edu
Vanderbilt University: Summer Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Intellectual exploration in a college setting.
Program Dates: Varies by grade level.
Session II (9th and 10th graders): June 14 - June 27, 2009
Session III (10th-12th graders): July 5 - July 25, 2009
Website: www.pty.vanderbilt.edu
Vanderbilt University: 101 Series
Participants: Age 16 and above - must be 16 by July 5, 2009.
Type of Programs: 2 options - Med School 101 or Law School 101.
Program Dates: July 5 - July 25, 2009
Website: www.pty.vanderbilt.edu
Washington University (MO): High School Summer Scholars Program
Participants: Rising seniors.
Program Dates: 2 sessions offered.
Session A: June 7 - July 11, 2009
Session B: July 12- August 14, 2009
Website: summerscholars.wustl.edu
Science, Math, Architecture, and Engineering Programs
Alfred University (NY): Summer Institute in Astronomy
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Designed for students who love astronomy and want to spend time learning more about this fascinating subject with other students who share their passion.
Program Dates: July 12 - July 17, 2009
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/astronomy.html
Boston University: PROMYS
Type of Program: Intensive six-week summer program designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists
Participants: Grades 9-12
Program Dates: June 28 - August 8, 2009
Website: http://www.promys.org/
Carleton College: Summer Science Institute
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Learn to think and write like a scientist and participate in hands-on research that culminates in a research symposium.
Program Dates: July 19 - August 7, 2009
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer
Cornell University: CATALYST Academy
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: One week program designed to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines. Students from backgrounds critically underrepresented (African-American, or Native American, Latino/a) in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged to apply.
Program Dates: July 19 - July 25, 2009
Website: www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst
Clemson University
Participants: Rising 9-12.
Type of Program: Summer Science, Engineering, and Architecture Enrichment Program.
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.clemson.edu/summerscience
Duke TIP Field Studies Program
Participants: Grades 9 - 12
5 Program Options:
"Archaeology and Anthropology", NC and Peru: July 12 - July 25, 2009
"Institute of Human Genetics", NC: June 21 - July 5, 2009
"Institute of Clinical Psychology", NC: July 11 - July 25, 2009
"Above and Beyond: Astronomy, Physics, & Astrobiology", PARI Observatory, NC: July 9 - July 23, 2009
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Louisiana State University
Participants: Graduating seniors who plan to attend LSU
Type of Program: Get a jump start on your college education while enjoying a summer of learning and adventure in College.
Program Dates: May 31-July 12, 2009.
Website: www.geol.lsu.edu
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Architecture Career Discovery Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Introduces students to the field of architecture, including history, theory, technology, and practice, while emphasizing how these diverse realms of knowledge can be synthesized within the process of architectural design.
Program Dates: 2 options:
Beginners' 2 week program: July 12 - July 24, 2009
Advanced 2 week program: July 26 - August 7, 2009
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Computer Game Development Academy
Participants: Rising seniors and 2009 grads.
Type of Program: Teaches the fundamentals of the video game creation process.
Program Dates: July 19- August 7, 2009
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/
Sea Semester: Summer Seminars
Participants: Rising 10-12.
Type of Program: 3 programs to choose from which include: "Science at Sea", "Oceanography of the Gulf of Maine", and "Oceanography of the Southern California Bight"
Program Dates: Varies by session.
Website: www.sea.edu
Smith College: Which Scientist Are You?
Participants: Grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Summer Science and Engineering Program for High School Women.
Program Dates: June 28 - July 25, 2009
Website: www.smith.edu/ssep
Southern Methodist University: SMU Engineering Camp for Girls
Participants: Rising 9 -12
Type of Program: Designed to introduce young women to the field of engineering through hands-on, interactive projects.
Program Dates: Varies depending on applicant's grade level.
Website: http://lyle.smu.edu/parents/precollege_campgirls_description.html
Texas Tech University: College of Architecture
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: 2 week program designed to help students gain insight into the profession of architecture.
Program Dates: June 7 - June 21, 2009
Website: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/admissions/clerkley/Clerkley_Academy_2009.pdf
University of Arizona: College of Engineering Summer Engineering Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Show prospective engineers how an idea becomes reality.
Program Dates: 3 sessions:
Session 1 (Grades 9-10): June 7 - June 12, 2009
Session 2 (Grades 11-12): June 14 - June 19, 2009
Session 3 (Grades 11-12): June 21 - June 26, 2009
Website: www.engr.arizona.edu/
University of Houston: GRADE (Girls Reaching and Demonstrating Excellence)
Participants: Rising 9-12.
Type of Program: Week-long day program designed to help high school women find out what engineering is all about through hands-on experience.
Program Dates: 4 options:
June 15-19, 2009
June 22-26, 2009
July 13-17, 2009
July 20-24, 2009
Website: www.egr.uh.edu/grade
University of Houston: MESET (Mentoring & Enrichment Seminar in Engineering Training)
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Exploration into the field of Engineering.
Program Dates:
June 20- June 27, 2009
July 11 - July 18, 2009
Website: www.egr.uh.edu/promes
University of Houston: BY DESIGN - 13th Annual Summer Discovery Program in Architecture
Participants: Rising 10-12.
Type of Program: An intensive, hands-on studio in architecture for high school students.
Program Dates: June 16 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.arch.uh.edu/summerdiscovery
Univesrity of Texas (Austin): MITE: Introduction to Engineering 2009
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: 5 day program that presents students with the opportunity to discover the world of engineering through hands-on experiences and interaction with engineering students, faculty, staff, and alumni from the Cockrell School of Engineering.
Program Dates:
Session 1: June 7 - June 12, 2009
Session 2: June 14 - June 19, 2009
Website: www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/MITE/
University of Texas (Austin): Summer Academy in Architecture
Participants: Students ages 15-17.
Type of Program: The "Young Scholars Program" is an intensive program that provides unique insights into both an architectural education and the architectural profession.
Program Dates: June 8 - July 10, 2009
Website: http://soa.utexas.edu/summeracademy/
University of Texas (Austin): Welch Summer Scholar Program
Participants: Rising seniors and '09 grads.
Type of Program: Provides talented Texas students with learning opportunities above and beyond those normally available in high school science education programs.
Program Dates: June 8 - July 12, 2009
Website: www.utexas.edu/research/chemed/lagowski/WSSP
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Frontiers
Participants: Rising juniors or seniors.
Type of Program: On-campus research and learning experience that challenges students to explore science, math, and engineering.
Program Dates: July 12 - July 24, 2009
Website: www.wpi.edu/+frontiers
Fine Arts & Communications Programs
Alfred University (NY): Summer Theater Institute
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: This intensive program is for students interested in learning more about theater production and performance. Students work on improving skills and developing new levels of expertise in two or three areas of performance and/or technical theater.
Program Dates: July 5 - July 18, 2009
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/theater.html
Duke University TIP Field Studies
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: 4 program options:
"Melody of the Mind: An Analytical Approach to Music, Sarasota, FL: June 10 - June 24, 2009
"A Writer's Art: Creative Writing", Ghost Ranch, NM: June 15 - June 29, 2009
"The Play's the Thing: Shakespeare and the Theatrical Tradition", Stratford, Ontorio, Canada: June 22 - July 6, 2009
"Reel Expressions: Filmmaking", Orange, CA: June 20 - July 4, 2009
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Oklahoma State University: Sports Media Summer Camp
Participants: Grades 9 -12
Type of Program: Students gain practical experience in broadcasting play-by-play, production, and print journalism.
Program Dates: June 17 - June 20, 2009
Website: http://journalism.okstate.edu/sportsmedia
Otis College of Art and Design (CA)
Participants: Students age 15 and older.
Type of Program: 4 week pre-college program for students with limited to extensive art training.
Program Dates: July 5 - August 1, 2009
Website: www.otis.edu/soa
Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
Participants: Students ages 14-18
Type of Program: Intensive foundation art program with a focus in either Fine Art, Design or Graphic Novel.
Program Dates: July 13 - August 7, 2009
Website: www.pnca.edu/programs/edu
Pratt Institute
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Students are immersed in a program of art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.
Program Dates: July 6 - July 31, 2009
Website: www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Participants: Varies by program.
Type of Program: Students choose from 3 program options:
"Rising Star": June 20 - July 25, 2009 - for rising seniors.
"SCAD Summer Seminars": Rising grades 10 - 12
- Savannah: June 21 - 27 or July 5 - 11 or July 12 - 18 or July 19 - 25, 2009
- Atlanta: July 12 - 18 or July 19 - 25, 2009
Website: www.scad.edu/summer
University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance: Exploraciones Dramaticas
Participants: Rising 10 - 12
Type of Program: Intensive Spanish-language-based drama workshop and film appreciation program.
Program Dates: June 16 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.wonderworkshouston.org
Walnut Hill (MA): Summer at America's Premier School for the Arts
Type of Program: Choose from one of 8 programs in various disciplines including, Ballet, Creative Writing, Chamber Music, Opera, and Theater. This program is for students who are serious about their studies and who are seeking a level of study that would not typically be offered in an arts camp environment.
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.walnuthillsarts.org
Leadership Programs
Alfred University (NY): Institute for Women Leaders of Tomorrow
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Young women will explore and discover their leadership potential.
Program Dates: July 27 - July 31, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/women.html
Birmingham-Southern College: Student Leaders in Service
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Spend one week exploring leadership and service through both theory and practice.
Program Dates: June 14-19, 2009
Website: http://www.bsc.edu.futurestudents/events.htm
Duke University TIP Leadership Institute: Leading Strategically in the 21st Century
Program Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Exlpore your leadership style, practice leadership skills, and experience life on Duke's campus.
Program Dates: July 11 - July 25, 2009
Website: www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Economics for Leaders
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: One week program that introduces young leaders to economic concepts and ties these ideas to the practice of leadership.
Program Dates: 11 sessions available beginning in June and ending in August. See website for specific dates.
Website: www.fte.org/students/efl
Georgetown University: Leadership & Ethics
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Perfect the art of inspiring and managing people to reach a collective goal.
Program Dates: June 21-June 28, 2009
Website: www.summer.georgetown.edu/2009
University of Alabama: 2008 Capstone Business Leadership Academy
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: 10 day residential program designed for exceptional high school seniors interested in a business career.
Program Dates:
June 15- June 24, 2009
July 13- July 22, 2009
Website: www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy
United States Military Academy: Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS)
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: The SLS is a weeklong program of academic workshops, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics.
Program Dates:
Session I: May 30 - June 5, 2009
Session II: June 6 - June 12, 2009
Website: http://admissions.usma.edu/MoreInfo/summer.aspx
University of Notre Dame: Global Issues Seminar
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: One week explorations of the future challenges facing young Catholic leaders.
Program Dates: July 5 - July 12, 2009
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu
The Pines Catholic Camp: Volunteer CIT (Counselor in Training)
Participants: Rising juniors or seniors.
Type of Program: First week focuses on Christian leadership development and skill-building. During the second week, CIT's assist cabin counselors.
Program Dates: July 19 - August 1, 2009
Website: www.thepines.org/pages/CIT_information
Landmark Volunteers
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Landmark offers the opportunity to work at one of 58 important cultural, environmental, historic and social service organizations. Each one is dedicated to values that enhance our society, and each needs motivated young people who can help further their mission.
Program Dates: Varies by site.
Website: www.volunteers.com
Diversity Programs
California Institute of Technology: Young Engineering and Science Scholars (YESS)
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: YESS is designed to expose students to the excitement and rigor of science research. By giving students the opportunity to interact with other talented students from across the country, the program also aims to create a community of scholars.
Program Dates: June 21- July 11, 2009
Website: www.yess.caltech.edu/index.html
University of Notre Dame: African American Scholars
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiences, this seminar will offer outstanding young Catholic African American high school students the opportunity to explore the rich historical, political and spiritual legacy of African American leadership and to enhance their own leadership abilities during one week on the Notre Dame campus.
Program Dates: July 5 - July 11, 2009
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/
University of Notre Dame: Latino Community Leadership Seminar
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiences this seminar will explore the role of Latinos in US society. Students will examine how their values and experiences interact with political, economic, and social realities to produce new avenues for effective Latino leadership.
Program Dates: July 12 - July 18, 2009
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MITES
Participants: Rising juniors.
Type of Program: MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance to our nation that minorities and other underrepresented segments of the population pursue higher education and careers in these fields.
Program Dates: June 17 - August 1, 2009
Website: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/index.html
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: PREFACE
Participants: Rishing juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: 2-week residential summer experience
for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and
technological professions.
Program Dates:
Session I: July 5 - July 18, 2009
Session II: July 19 - August 1, 2009
Website: http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: STRIVE
Participants: Rising 11-12th graders.
Type of Program: Strive is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for African American, Latino and American Indian high school students. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students.
Program Dates: July 6 - July 12, 2008
Website: www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/program.html
Campus Tour Programs
College Visits
Participants: Recommended for 10-12th grade students.
Type of Program: Organizes college tours so that students can see a variety of schools in specific regions including the Northeast, the Middle Atlantic, the Southeast, Washington/Orgeon, the Midwest, or Canada.
Program Dates: Varies by tour.
Website: www.college-visits.com
Princeton Review: College Discovery Experience
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: College admissions prep program.
Program Dates: 3 options:
Boston - Session I: June 21 - July 3, 2009 or Session II: July 5 - July 17, 2009
Washington, D.C. - July 19 - July 31, 2009
Los Angeles - Session I: June 21 - July 3, 2009 or Session II: July 5 - July 17, 2009
Website: www.summerfun.com
Miscellaneous Summer Program Websites:
http://www.academictreks.com
http://www.bestsummerever.com
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/index.php
http://www.brynmawr.edu/summerprograms/
http://www.bu.edu/summer/
http://www.careercornerstone.org
http://clvweb.cord.edu/prweb/summer_youth_programs/default.asp
http://www.coloradocollege.edu/summerprograms/summersession/hsstudents.asp
http://www.educationunlimited.com
http://www.emerson.edu/ce/programs/Summer-Arts-Communication-Academy.aspx
http://www.enrichmentalley.com
http://www.4starcamps.com
http://www.fte.org
http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/
http://www.jhu.edu/summer/
http://www.k12summer.ua.edu/
http://www.marist.edu/summerinstitutes
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction
http://www.northland.edu/Northland/Academics/SummerPrograms/
http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summerscholar/default.asp
http://www.petersons.com/summerop/code/ssector.asp
http://www.sailcaribbean.com
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/cgs/highschool/precollege.php
http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php
http://www.studenteducationprograms.com
http://www.studentsupport.syr.edu/
http://www.summer.american.edu/
http://www.summercollege.honors.udel.edu/index.html
http://www.summer.harvard.edu
http://www.summerstudy.com/pennstate/default.aspx
http://www.summer.umd.edu/s/ysp/
http://www.tasis.com
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/academic_affairs/ATS.index.htm
http://www.usperformingarts.com
http://www.ussportscamps.com
http://www1.wlu.edu/x4306.xml