Summer Educational Programs, 2009

 

 

Here is a list of Summer Educational Programs that sent me information for summer 2009. I'm leaving this list up for you to look at in case you want some ideas for summer 2010...

 

 

Important Disclaimer:

Always check out these programs thoroughly before signing up. Find out who sponsors them, how they are supervised, what the cost is, and what the cost covers. Some of these programs can be very pricey, others are less expensive or even free! If you can afford the tuition, you might find that a program like this can really help you decide if you might enjoy a particular college or a particular field of study.

 

But remember, I don't have time to research all of these... so the fact that they're on this list doesn't mean I'm recommending them - only that I received a flyer in the mail. It is your job to do the research and make sure they are legitimate programs offered by respectable institutions.

 

Economics for Leaders

for students just ending their Junior year

Various dates in June & July

"Economics for leaders represents a unique experience that brings together high school students selected for their leadership potention. The one-week program introduces these young leaders to economic concepts and ties these ideas to the practice of leadership."

Apply by 03/06/09.

Visit www.fte.org for details

 

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

FIDM Summer Program (3 days)

open to all high school students

"Explore careers you may never have heard of in the business of Fashion, Interior Design, merchandising, and Product Development. Meet FIDM Grads who are doing what they love and finding success. Tour and shop soe of the best shopping sopts in the world. Take workshops such as Draping, jewelry Design, Creative Thinking, and Product Development, and more. Four locations in northern & southern Calif."

Visit www.fidm.edu/summerprogram for details

 

Constitutional Rights Foundation

Summer Law Institute

open to students entering 10th, 11th & 12th grades

July 26 - Aug 1, 2009

"A weeklong program for students who are interested in learning more about the American legal system. Students live on the UCLA campus for seven days and six nights, attend law-related classes, and engage in discussions led by univeristy professors. Activities incude participation in trial-skills workshops led by experienced attorneys, presentation of a mock trial, and team buidling and leadership activities. Students will have the oppourtnity to attend a trial, interact with prominent judges and attorneys, and visit law and government offices."

Visit www.crf-usa.org for details.

Application deadline is April 7th. Substantial need-based scholarships are available.

 

Junior Statesmen Summer School

Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford, Yale

Various dates in June & July

"Democracy is not a spectator sport. learn to lead and make a difference at Junior Statesmen Summre School. Classes are structured to develop your knowledge of politics, leadership and history, your ability to speak and write persuasively, and your appreciation for intellectual and ethical principles."

Visit www.jsa.org/summer for details

 

Innerspark - the California State Summer School for the Arts

Grades 8-12

July 11 - August 7, 2009

"You will live on the campus of the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia for a course of intensive instruction from renowned artsts and educators. Innerspark offers instruction in the fields of Animation, Music, Dance, Film and Video, Theatre, Creative Writing and the Visual Arts."

Visit www.innerspark.us for details

Deadline is February 28th.

 

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science

Grades 8-12

Dates:

UCI   June 28 - July 25

UCD/UCSC/UCSD   July 5 - August 1

"COSMOS is a four-week residential program for talented and motivated students completing grades 8-12.  Students work side-by-side with outstanding university researchers and faculty to explore advanced topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using curriculum that is hands-on and lab intensive.  Cosmos alumni have exclusive opportunities for internships, college scholarships, mini research grants, and special events."

For more info visit, www.ucop.edu/cosmos

 

US Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar

May 30-June 5, 2009 and June 6-12, 2009

11th grade

"Gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership development programs at a service academy that features small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study."

www.admissions.usma.edu

Apply by 04/01/09

 

Carnegie Mellon - a summer of exploration

June 27 - August 7, 2009

Advanced Placement/Early Action, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy

For more info visit, www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

 

United States Coast Guard Academy - Academy Introduction Mission

Open to current high school Juniors

"Six action-packed days immersed in Coast Guard tradition and Academy life: in the classroom, in the engineering lab, on the playing fields, on the parade grounds, on the water. You'll have a chance to interact and learn from Cadets and faculty, and meet Coast Guard professionals. You will meet new friends who are educated, motivated, and adverturesome. Most importantly, you will learn a lot about your potential."

Application deadline is in early April.

Visit www.admissions.uscga.edu/aim for details.

 

California College of the Arts, Pre-College Program

Open to students completing grades 10, 11, 12.

June 29 - July 24, 2009

"Students may choose from one of the following studios or studio combinations: Creative Writing, Architecture, Animation, Community Arts/Drawing, Drawing and Painting/Sculpture, Fashion Design, Film/Video, Graphic Design, Illustration/Printmaking, Drawing/Printmaking, Insustrial Design, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Painting/Drawing, Photography: B&W, Photography: Color, Photography: Digital, Textiles."

Visit www.cca.edu/precollege for details.

 

School of VISUAL ARTS, Pre-College Program

Open to current Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

July 6 - 24, 2009

"Programs are designed for high school students who want to enhance their creative skills, learn more about a particular art field, develop a portfolio..." Courses include animation, filmmaking, screenwriting, cartooning, fine arts, graphic design, photography and more.

Apply by May 4, 2009 for scholarship consideration.

Visit www.sva.edu for details.

 

OTIS College of Art and Design

Summer Art 2009

July 6 - 31, 2009

"College preparation program in art and design: animation, architecture/landscape/interiors, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography, fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, toy design."

Visit www.otis.edu/soa for details.

 

GW Summer Scholars, Pre College Program

The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

July 2 - August 14, 2009

"10-day mini courses for rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders: choose biomedical engineering, election politics, law & evidence, photojournalism, american foreign policy, environmental studies, interior design, museum studies, politcal theory. Or a sign up for a 6-week pre-college program for rising seniors."

Visit www.summerscholars.gwu.edu for details.

 

High School Summer Scholars Program

Washington University in St. Louis

Open to high school students completing their sophomore or junior year

Session A: June 7-July 11 / Session B: July 12-August 14

"These are real college courses - the credits you earn can apply toward a future Washington University degree or may be transferred to another college or university. You may choose your classes from the following areas: foreign languages, the sciences, the humanities, the arts, and the social sciences."

Apply by May 1 for session A and June 5 for session B.

Visit www.summerscholars.wustl.edu

 

Barnard College, Summer in New York City

Open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade

June 28 - July 25, One-week and four-week sessions

"This summer live and learn like a New York City colelge student: Liberal Arts program, Liberal Arts intensive, and Young Women's Leadership Institute."

Visit www.barnard.edu/pcp/nyc09 for details.

 

University of the Pacific Music Camp

Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp: June 14-20 (Grades 8-12)

Senior Band, Orchestra & Choir: July 12-18 (Grades 8-12)

Senior Piano Camp: July 12-18 (Grades 8-12)

Senior Musical Theater: July 12-18 (Grades 8-12)

Visit www.go.pacific.edu/musiccamp

 

UCDavis Young Scholars Program

June 21 - August 1, 2009

Information Meeting Dates and locations:

February 10, 2009: Rio Americano High School

Visit www.ysp.ucdavis.edu

 

Sarah Lawrence College, Summer 2009

For students entering grades 10, 11, 12, and graduating seniors

June 28 - Aug 1 or July 12 - Aug 1

"This summer, Sarah lawrence College offers an exciting program of residential courses in theatre, the visual arts, and summer in the city, as well as evening classes in poetry, screenwriting, story/expository writing, and science. Our award-winning faculty will help foster the students' talents and intellectual curiosity in a safe and non-judgmental environment."

Visit www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool for details.

 

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine

Current 9-12 graders

Various dates and locations

"Students will be placed in the most dynamic learning environment available They will actually be among doctors, medical educators and practitioners - leaders in the field of medicine. they will examine state-of-the art diagnostic tools, be briefed on cutting-edge research and study the all-important issue of medical ethics..."

Visit www.nylf.org for details

 

National Young Leaders Conference

Current 9-11 graders

Various dates and locations

"NYLC is an intensive and stimulating leadershi program. Students examine the concept of leadership in the context of national and global issues, covering both long-term trends and day-to-day events. Students gain an understanding of the complexities of public policy and the importance of their roles in that process. NYLC educates and inspires students to fulfill their roles in the American democratic process."

Visit www.cylc.org for details