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ACADEMICS   >   SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

THE THOMAS MORE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

Located just north of Boston, MA, will be offering two summer programs for High School students.
The Catholic Leadership Institute runs from July 9- July 21 and the cost, including room, board, tuition, books and fees is $895.  In this program, students will:  Live the works of charity by helping out at soup kitchens, homes for the needy, and other organizations in the local community; Read the Catholic Church’s Social Teaching on the human person, the family, work, and politics; Listen to Catholic leaders speak about their personal experiences of living their Faith in their careers.
The Great Books Program  runs from July 9- July 21 and the cost, including room, board, tuition, books and fees is $895.  In this program, students will:  Immerse themselves in the wisdom of the greatest thinkers of the West!

 

SPEND THE SUMMER WITH ALMA COLLEGE!  The Alma College High School Leadership Academy is a great opportunity for students to explore their own leadership skills and important public issues.  The 2012 Academy will be held July 8-14 and is available to students who have completed their junior year of high school.  Questions may be directed to the Center for Responsible Leadership at (989) 463-7043. Or leadacademy@alma.edu.  Application deadline is May 25, 2012.

 

BE GENEROUS! SHARE YOUR TALENTS WITH OTHERS

Do you play the guitar? Know how to paint? Speak a foreign language?  Would you be willing to share that talent with boys and girls attending summer programs at the Wolverine World Wide YMCA while earning volunteer credit?  You would be working with kids ages 5-12 who are eager to learn something new from you.  Talents can include, but ARE NOT limited to:  Sports, Art, Dance, Language, Cooking and Baking, Sewing and Knitting, Animal Training, Music, Science.  Contact Toni Szczepanski at Tszczepanski@grymca.org or (616) 363-3000 for more information.

 

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY SUMMER READING PROGRAM

For: 9-11 graders

Schedule: 5 Mondays, July 23-August 20 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. (12.5 hours total-students are expected to do 45 min to 1 hour of homework 4 days a week)

Location:  Cornerstone University

Cost:  $305.04 (includes $34 in materials and tax)

Practices strategies of previewing, finding the main idea, note taking and how textbooks are organized and strong emphasis on speed reading, teaching eye movement and reading in phrases.  For more information go to:  http://udmercyreadingprograms.org

 

SUMMER 2012 LAKER WRITERS CAMPS

What is Laker Writers Camp?  Offered by Grand Valley State University, the Laker Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing.  The teachers will inspire creative thinking and writing while exploring various writing styles and methods of self-expression.  The cost of the camp is $100 (need-based scholarships are available).  Dates and Registration forms can be found at www.lmwritingproject.org  Registration deadline is June 18, 2012.

 

ART INSTITUTE OF BOSTON

College Courses for High School Students - Summer Session July 2-July 27, 2012

-Face to Face College Credit Courses

-Face to Face Workshops

-Online Workshops

-Young Artist Residency (YAR) Program

For more information:  www.lesley.edu/aib/curriculum/yar_course-info.html

 

LOYOLA UNIVERISTY CHICAGO

Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars School of Continuing and Professional Studies

This program is designed for motivated sophomores and juniors who want to get a head start on their college careers.  Choose from several areas of study in a three or six format. Get a preview of college life at a nationally respected university while earning college credit in math and science.  Application deadline is May 11, 2012.  For more information, please visit the website at LUC.edu/summerscholars or call (312) 915-6565.

 

PROMYS – PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS

This program is at Boston University from July 1 to August 11, 2012. PROMYS will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics. Applications are available at www.promys.org and are due by May 15, 2012.

 

BOSTON COLLEGE SUMMER EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Open to students who have completed the eleventh grade and have compiled outstanding academic records. Students can immerse themselves in a campus environment that encourages academic exploration, fosters personal growth, and develops strategies for dealing with the more intense demands of college. Spend six weeks at Boston College from June 25th to August 3rd, 2012. Go to www.bc.edu for more information.

 

YOUTH POLICY SUMMIT

The 2012 Youth Policy Summit on Great lakes Water Resources at Aquinas College July 22-28, 2012 open to motivated high school juniors and seniors.  Cost is $800 and scholarships are available.   For more information please go to www.youthpolicysummit.org

 

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE

SUMMER EXPLORE ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE

For high school girls - will be held from July 22-27.  For more information go to sbc.edu/engineering

 

GVSU TEEN ENTREPRENEUR SUMMER ACADEMY

Learn about the business startup process.  Grand rapids Academy taking place on June 18-22 and the Lakeshore Academy taking place on July 9-13.  Submit an entry form at www.gvsu.edu/cei/tesa

By June 1.

 

UMASS AMHERST

Summer College Residential Programs for high school students.  For program and application information go to www.UMass.edu/Summer

 

SOCAPA

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS-LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK CITY/VERMONT

For more information, visit the website at www.socapa.org

 

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY IN GRAND RAPIDS SUMMER COMPUTER CAMPS

Recommended for ages 14 and up.  Various dates in June and July-courses range $125-$275.   For more information visit www.ferris.edu/summercamps or call (231) 591-2340.

SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS

2-6 ½ week summer programs for high school and middle schools students at reputable universities:

Penn State, The University of Colorado at Boulder, The University of Vermont, The Sorbonne-Paris, France  For more information, go to www.SummerStudy.com/dm

 

SUMMER IN NEW YORK CITY

Get the Barnard Pre-College advantage.  Co-ed programs for rising high school juniors and seniors:  Summer in the City, Liberal Arts Intensive, Young Women’s Leadership Institute and Dance in the City. For more information go to www.barnard.edu/precollege

 

 

PRATT INSTITUTE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

Criteria:  High School students and graduating seniors (minimum age 16/maximum 18)

Self-motivated and responsible students willing to immerse themselves in college-level study with other students who have similar interests.

Dates:  July 9-August 3

Contact:  www.pratt.edu/postudies

 

EMORY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

This program gives rising juniors and seniors in high school an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top ranked nation university.  High School students may enroll in classes with college students, earn transferable college credit and explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields.  For more information visit:  www.precollege.emory.edu

 

 

FURMAN SUMMER SCHOLARS

Classes include Graphic Design, Leadership Quest, Live Well, Business Administration, Sustainable Living, Mock Trial, Pre-Health, Theatre. Two sessions: July 8-14 and July 15-21, 2012. Additional information can be obtained at www.engagefurman.com.

 

 

CALVIN COLLEGE ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

This summer program is designed for academically talented ethnic minority youth. This is an exceptional summer academic achievement program designed to give outstanding high school juniors and seniors a real college experience while earning college credit. Students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Information can be obtained at www.calvin.edu/entrada.

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL SUMMER SCIENCE ACADEMY

This is a two-week entry level residential academic enrichment program that brings together highly motivated current 10th and 11th grade disadvantaged high school students to experience campus, medical school life and other enrichment experiences two which they might not otherwise have access.  ALL application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2012.  Applications can be found in the Guidance Office.  

 

 

SUMMER AT SMITH

Summer at Smith offers diverse programs for high school girls grades 9-12 who want to pursue their academic interests in and out of the classroom.  This program is residential, you will live in one of the campus houses with other students from across the country or the world.  For more information, visit the website:  www.smith.edu/summer

 

 

SUMMER AT USC

The University of Southern California offers 4 and 2 week courses in a variety of subjects from which students choose one course for intense study.  Courses are interactive, engaging and challenging.  Students receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful completion of the 4-Week program.  Courses can be viewed on the website:  summer.usc.edu

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL SUMMER SCIENCE ACADEMY

Attn:  10th and 11th graders – discover careers in medicine!!  The University of Michigan will be hosting a summer science academy June 17 – June 30, 2012. 

Application Postmark Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Full and partial scholarships are available,

Check out the website or call for more details:  www.med.umich.edu/medschool/ssa

E-mail:  umms.ssa@umich.edu

Phone:  1 (734) 764-8185

 

JOYCE IVY FOUNDATION

For High Achieving Female Sophomores and Juniors pursuing higher education at a leading academic institution over the summer months.  Scholarships are available.  Check out the video on their website, http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org

 

CHRISTENDOM COLLEGE IN VIRGINIA

Rising high school juniors and seniors are invited to visit Christendom this summer as part of our exciting “Experience Christendom” Summer Program.  There are four one-week sessions from which to choose-all of which give the visitor the opportunity to meet other high school students from across the country, participate in unique activities and taking part in four special classes specifically designed for the program.  Please visit the website for more information:  www.christendom.edu/admissions/ecsp.php

 

CARNEGIE MELLON SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

June 30-August 10, 2012

Fine Arts:  Architecture/Art & Design/Drama/Music/National High School Game Academy

www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

 

 

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS

HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM- (5 weeks, credit)

·         Enroll in two college courses for credit, transferable to most accredited universities

·         Develop academic skills through our specialized seminars to give you a head start toward your college career.

·         Live in a residence hall and enjoy social and cultural opportunities with other scholars from around the world

 

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTES (3 weeks, non-credit)

·         Explore an area of interest under the guidance of Washington University instructors

·         Live on campus and gain valuable academic experience

·         Choose from one of three institutes:

Ø  Writing Institute

Ø  Pre-Medical Institute

Ø  Photojournalism Institute

 

VISIT: summerexperiences@wustl.edu

 

 

OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE SUMMER 2012

www.oxbridgeprograms.com  or   info@oxbridgeprograms.com

 

SMITH COLLEGE

Summer Science and Engineering Program for high School girls will be held July 1-28, 2012.  For more information, visit www.smith.edu/ssep

 

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Summer Programs for High School Students.  Many programs offered.  Want to know more?  Visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu or call 607-255-6203.

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