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College and University Pre-College Summer Programs
(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.
607 871 2612 or: www.alfred.edu/summer
Summer Engineering Institute.
Information:
ALFRED UNIVERSITY, Alfred, NY
Residential summer English Equestrian Camp for riders ages 14-17. Also 2day 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 6344262 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
variety of courses available.
4
www.arcadia.com/register.
High School Partnership Program - take courses for college credit - wide
different sessions - Information available: 215 572-2100 or
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
Program in Mathematics for Young
available:
617 353-1378 or: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
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
319-5786
or
www.architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/experiences.cfm
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
available: www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.shtml
Information
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, PreLaw 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
Information available: 215 895-1LAW or: www.drexel.edu/em/law
For students considering a career in 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
school students who have completed their sophomore year. Information available: 215 895-1834.
Open to high
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: 800-4879122 or: www.iup.edu/honors/shp
ITHACA
COLLEGE,
Ithaca,
NY
Summer
College
for
High
School
Students
Five
Week
Program:
Primarily
Juniors
ThreeWeekProgram: SophomoresJuniors
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/
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, Philadelphia, PA (see Summer Science at
Jefferson)
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 collegelevel courses Information available: 1-800 548-0548 or: www.jhu.edu/summer
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, 4 campus locations Career Explorations program . Discover what it's like to
work in areas of business, culinary arts, hospitality, or technology. Campuses in Providence, RI, North Miami, FL,
Denver, CO, Charlotte, NC. Program offerings vary by campus - Business (e.g.Creative Advertising, Criminal
Justice, Equine Studies), Hospitality (e.g.Sports/Entertainment/Event Management), Culinary (Culinary Arts, Baking &
Pastry Arts). Information for Providence: 1-800-342-5598 or www.jwu.edu
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 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 sixweek 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
free workshop at MCCC. Open to high school seniors.
Civic Journalism Workshop
6-week tuition-
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,
www.spcs.neu.edusummerschool
Boston,
MA
Programs
for
High
School
Students.
Visit
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 4852531 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:
or www.pfew.org
(two other sessions)
Information available:
814 833-9576 Ext. 6,
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE YOUTH WEEK, at York College of Pennsylvania. June. Six-day camp used 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.palegion.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: 1 800 828-4325 or 603 777-4385 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: [email protected]
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
www.suffolk.es/summermadrid
Learn Spanish in the capital of Spain. Information available:
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: 631-4241000 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 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
Summer Leaders Seminar Information available 845938-4041 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.
Congress.Visit www.modelcongress.org Registration now open.
Be a Representative in the Halls of
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, PreLaw & 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 universitylevel 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 7859435 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
or
Writers Institute. Information available: 866 209 0691(Summer Scholars) or www.summerscholars.wustl.edu
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 AfricanAmerican, 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-uponAvon, 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.
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 5677313 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.
Pre-College Summer Programs
Comprehensive list of pre-college summer programs
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http://www.enrichmentalley.com
http://www.studenteducationprograms.com
http://nnhscareercenter.home.comcast.net/FeaturePopups/summerprograms.htm
http://collegelists.pbwiki.com/Summer+Programs+-+General
http://www.petersons.com/highschool/landing.asp?id=872&path=hs.fas.summer
National Advisory List of Student Contests and Activities
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http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/sec_scaa.asp?CID=701&DID=49783