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Wines of PortugalReasonably priced, fi ne wines from Portugal are making their way into our local markets. Try Periquita from the southwestern coast: Moscato or Reserva (Best Value, Wine Spectator, December 2007); Herdade da Comporta White (medium bodied varieties: Arinto and Anto Vaz) or Red (a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Franca). For dessert: Moscatel de Setbal. Expand your palate and your Portuguese.

Available at Stew Leonards, Westchester Wine Warehouse and elsewhere; $15 per bottle and up.

Premium Popped Corns GH Cretors offers yummy, ready to eat, gour-met popcorns in sweet and savory versions. Mixed in small batches in copper kettles,

fl avors include Chicago Mix (caramel and cheddar), Just the Cheese, Just the Caramel, Caramel Nut Crunch and Kettle Corn (cane sugar and sea salt). All natural ingredients in-cluding locally-grown corn, real cheddar and real butter.

Available at Fairway in CT & NY, health food stores areawide, as well as online at amazon.com and ghcretors.com. $3.99 per 6.5oz bag.

Oliver Kita ChocolatesOut of a chocolate studio in Rhinebeck, NY come delicate, artisanal, lusciously beautiful truffl es and treats. Chocolatier/chef Oliver

Kita, a graduate of the C.I.A in Hyde Park, uses organic heavy cream, sweet butter, bits of fruit and roasted nuts to create bonbons of his own design according to traditional French and Swiss methods. Handsomely packaged, these are ideal as a gift or a self-indulgent pleasure. Vegan chocolates, hot cocoa and other choco-late concoctions also available.

Visit his shop at 18 West Market St., Rhinebeck, NY, or order at: 845/876-2665www.oliverkita.com. $36 for 16-piece box.

Hibiki 12-Year-Old WhiskyHibiki is a wonderfully amber, blended Japa-nese whiskey. Aged in plum liqueur casks, with a nose of pineapple, plum, raspberry, honey and custard, this whiskey opens up into a huge fl avor. Enjoy straight or Mizuari style (cut with water).

$55

Protrek series made by CasioOnce again Casio has outdone themselves. Recently for sale is a brand new adventurers watch in the Protrek series (PRG550B-5). With its triple sensor altitude, barome-ter with temperature, and compass readings this watch is the ultimate back country utensil. Analog dials, a solar panel and its black color are an added bonus for this al-ready cool watch.

$350; Available at REI and Tourneau stores.

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Summer College | For High School StudentsJuly 6-26, 2013

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Hartwick College is a private liberal arts and sciences college of 1,500 students,located in Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwicks expansive curriculum emphasizes a uniquely experiential approach to the liberal arts.

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Middleburys MiddCORE is a mentor-driven, experiential learning program that builds skills, creates opportunities and expands networks for tomorrows leaders and innovators.

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Summer @ Sarah Lawrence Collegefor High School Students

Enhance your academic experience and explore your passions on our beautiful Bronxville campus just 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Here youll experience Sarah Lawrences unique educational model the seminar and conference system. Students meet regularly one-on-one with our faculty, ranked #1 in the country by The Princeton Review, and get to work on projects tailored to their own interests.

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A light knock on the door. estoy despiertA, i mumbled As i tugged the covers over my heAd. Another knock. estoy despiertA! the knocking stopped. it wAs time to begin the lAst dAy of my summerfuel summer progrAm in nerjA. i hAd mistAkenly believed thAt living with A fAmily in spAin for A month would simply be A test of my mAny yeArs of spAnish. so, i prepAred like Any other test. i wAtched telemundo every night for three weeks, bought three spAnish dictionAries, two tour guidebooks on AndAlusiA, And reAd them furiously on the plAne. i thought i wAs reAdy.

I stepped off the air-conditioned coach bus into the warm, exotic, Mediterranean air. From the second I spotted my host mother, she was bubbling over, speaking incredibly fast Spanish with an incomprehen-sible Andalusian accent. I suddenly realized she had stopped talking and was waiting for me to respond. I was trapped. Wide-eyed and open mouthed, the only thing that came out was a quiet Si...gracias; I had no idea what she had even asked me.

A man picked us up in a car, and sped off to the apartment. My host mother, Isabel, started speaking even faster to the driver. I stared silently out the window, wishing I could pull out my pocket Spanish dictionary that was packed at the bottom of my suitcase. She turned around from the passenger seat and muttered something slowly. I appreciated the ef-fort, but the only word I could make out was perro, meaning dog. Maybe they had a dog? I mumbled Si and forced a smile in an attempt to cover up my panic.

The first day of class, I arrived at the institute for Spanish instruc-tion with twenty-five other American students. I listened attentively and prepared to say something of substance to my family. A friend and I had been assigned an oral presentation about Spanish fashion. Thinking my family would be the perfect source for props, I formu-lated my sentence: Necesito moda tpica de Espaa para mi clase. I repeated it in my head over and over again on my way home. As soon as I entered the house, before I could lose my nerve, I quietly mut-tered my prized sentence. Isabel overflowed with a whirlwind of Span-ish. Suddenly, she ran into the bedroom, my miniature Spanish grand-mother waddling after her. They returned with a frilly neon green and orange flamenco dress and a pageant ribbon and Isabel forced the frills over my head.

What had I done?18-year-old Jose Alberto and his friends were trying to get into the

kitchen. My aunt struggled to push the door closed as I hid behind the refrigerator door. Tiny, wrinkled grandmother Abuelita started flamenco dancing around the kitchen, beckoning for me to dance with her, shak-ing her hips and snapping her fingers. My embarrassment silenced me for two days.

Over the next few days I would listen very attentively to all of the conversations, and understanding became easier. However, I still felt the burn in my stomach when I was with my host family, as if I had walked into class and forgotten I had a final exam. I studied my dic-tionary before I went to bed, but every day felt the same.

The following Sunday it was my Spanish aunts birthday, and in traditional Spanish fashion we went to the grandparents house and sat on the roof and ate tapas. The summer air was thick with the smell of chorizo and incomprehensible Spanish voices conversing; a traffic jam in another language. I remained silent and perplexed, attempting to remove the head from my shrimp. Allie, que dices? Isabel had stopped talking and was eagerly anticipating a response. Completely unaware of the question, I mumbled my usual Sigracias. Isabel chuckled. Shes very shy, she said in Spanish to the others. That I understood.

Me, Shy? I had created a frustrating fiasco because I was terrified of making mistakes. I realized that a month could pass and my family would never know what I was really like. It was the push I needed to break my silence. I stood up, took a deep breath and burst forth with Pasame las gambas!

Silence.They seemed a little surprised that I was so emotional about the

shrimp. But the relief was so wonderful that once I started to talk I could not stop. By the end of the night the family knew all about America, my school, and my family. From then on, I enjoyed the challenge of trying to place the words in the correct order as quick-ly and accurately as possible. Even when I made a mistake, I was glad to be corrected in order to better my Spanish. That night they taught me when to use ese instead of este, how to make grilled sardines, and that communication just isnt that hard, no matter what language its in.

The last Sunday we went to their farm just outside of town. The old whitewashed terrace looked over the fields and hills, which gave way to the blue of the ocean that blended upwards into the sky. Un-derneath the shade of a canopy humbly constructed of several floral sheets, we laughed and relived the past month. I spoke enthusiastically and comfortably as my father cooked the traditional sardines on spits. My mother commented on how little I spoke in the beginning com-pared to my ease now. I smiled.

Allie Silver currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she has man-aged a record label for the past two years and relishes the challenge of working in Spanish every day!

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A light knock on the door. estoy despiertA, i mumbled As i tugged the covers over my heAd. Another knock. estoy despiertA! the knocking stopped. it wAs time to begin the lAst dAy of my summerfuel summer progrAm in nerjA. i hAd mistAkenly believed thAt living with A fAmily in spAin for A month would simply be A test of my mAny yeArs of spAnish. so, i prepAred like Any other test. i wAtched telemundo every night for three weeks, bought three spAnish dictionAries, two tour guidebooks on AndAlusiA, And reAd them furiously on the plAne. i thought i wAs reAdy.

I stepped off the air-conditioned coach bus into the warm, exotic, Mediterranean air. From the second I spotted my host mother, she was bubbling over, speaking incredibly fast Spanish with an incomprehen-sible Andalusian accent. I suddenly realized she had stopped talking and was waiting for me to respond. I was trapped. Wide-eyed and open mouthed, the only thing that came out was a quiet Si...gracias; I had no idea what she had even asked me.

A man picked us up in a car, and sped off to the apartment. My host mother, Isabel, started speaking even faster to the driver. I stared silently out the window, wishing I could pull out my pocket Spanish dictionary that was packed at the bottom of my suitcase. She turned around from the passenger seat and muttered something slowly. I appreciated the ef-fort, but the only word I could make out was perro, meaning dog. Maybe they had a dog? I mumbled Si and forced a smile in an attempt to cover up my panic.

The first day of class, I arrived at the institute for Spanish instruc-tion with twenty-five other American students. I listened attentively and prepared to say something of substance to my family. A friend and I had been assigned an oral presentation about Spanish fashion. Thinking my family would be the perfect source for props, I formu-lated my sentence: Necesito moda tpica de Espaa para mi clase. I repeated it in my head over and over again on my way home. As soon as I entered the house, before I could lose my nerve, I quietly mut-tered my prized sentence. Isabel overflowed with a whirlwind of Span-ish. Suddenly, she ran into the bedroom, my miniature Spanish grand-mother waddling after her. They returned with a frilly neon green and orange flamenco dress and a pageant ribbon and Isabel forced the frills over my head.

What had I done?18-year-old Jose Alberto and his friends were trying to get into the

kitchen. My aunt struggled to push the door closed as I hid behind the refrigerator door. Tiny, wrinkled grandmother Abuelita started flamenco dancing around the kitchen, beckoning for me to dance with her, shak-ing her hips and snapping her fingers. My embarrassment silenced me for two days.

Over the next few days I would listen very attentively to all of the conversations, and understanding became easier. However, I still felt the burn in my stomach when I was with my host family, as if I had walked into class and forgotten I had a final exam. I studied my dic-tionary before I went to bed, but every day felt the same.

The following Sunday it was my Spanish aunts birthday, and in traditional Spanish fashion we went to the grandparents house and sat on the roof and ate tapas. The summer air was thick with the smell of chorizo and incomprehensible Spanish voices conversing; a traffic jam in another language. I remained silent and perplexed, attempting to remove the head from my shrimp. Allie, que dices? Isabel had stopped talking and was eagerly anticipating a response. Completely unaware of the question, I mumbled my usual Sigracias. Isabel chuckled. Shes very shy, she said in Spanish to the others. That I understood.

Me, Shy? I had created a frustrating fiasco because I was terrified of making mistakes. I realized that a month could pass and my family would never know what I was really like. It was the push I needed to break my silence. I stood up, took a deep breath and burst forth with Pasame las gambas!

Silence.They seemed a little surprised that I was so emotional about the

shrimp. But the relief was so wonderful that once I started to talk I could not stop. By the end of the night the family knew all about America, my school, and my family. From then on, I enjoyed the challenge of trying to place the words in the correct order as quick-ly and accurately as possible. Even when I made a mistake, I was glad to be corrected in order to better my Spanish. That night they taught me when to use ese instead of este, how to make grilled sardines, and that communication just isnt that hard, no matter what language its in.

The last Sunday we went to their farm just outside of town. The old whitewashed terrace looked over the fields and hills, which gave way to the blue of the ocean that blended upwards into the sky. Un-derneath the shade of a canopy humbly constructed of several floral sheets, we laughed and relived the past month. I spoke enthusiastically and comfortably as my father cooked the traditional sardines on spits. My mother commented on how little I spoke in the beginning com-pared to my ease now. I smiled.

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On Campus. Online. Abroad.

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Kimball Union AcademyMeriden, N.H.

As a traditional boarding school in a spectacular country setting, Kimball Union Academy has been preparing and inspiring students to achieve excellence since 1813. KUA integrates a strong college prepa-ratory curriculum with an innovative 21st century academic program and cutting-edge technology. Small classes taught by a first-class faculty lay the groundwork for students in grades 9-12 and post- graduate to become lifelong learners who are intellectually curious and creative in their approach.

During the summer, we welcome students from all over the world to our beautiful 1300-acre campus, just twenty minutes from Dartmouth College in the picturesque village of Meriden, NH. While our mission to

prepare students for the challenges of tomorrows world remains stead-fast, our approach during the sum-mer is decidedly more light-hearted, understanding that summer is a time when learning must mix with fun. Our state-of-the-art facilities include classrooms outfitted with the latest technology, a beautiful

theatre, arts studios, a welcoming Campus Center and Dining Com-mons, as well as comfortable residence halls. Our beautiful campus offers a myriad of opportunity for outdoor fun, including tennis courts, turf fields, and hiking and biking trails. Our location in one of Northern New Englands most popular vacation destinations, makes it easy to pro-vide participants with plenty of afternoon and weekend adventures.

Kimball Union partners with Dartmouth Colleges Rassias Institute to help students of all ability levels learn to speak French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish, or dramatically improve their fluency through the renowned Accelerated Learning Program (ALPs). Based on the premise that students learn best when they are active, highly-trained teachers lead them in activities, drills, songs, and stories designed to build language skills and cultural fluency all while having fun! From learning to bake with professional chefs, re-enacting the storming of the Bastille, or a foreign movie night this is no ordinary language immersion program. When students look forward to the activities of the next day and the va-riety of friends they have met, the language learning is non-stop and the door to international friendships is wide open. Students ages 11-17 may choose from one of two sessions with a travel option linking the two.

We also offer our popular Girls Leadership Camp on campus each summer. This unique and transformational pre-high school summer program inspires girls entering 6th to 9th grades to reach their full poten-tial by promoting assertive self-expression, teaching important life skills, and allowing for practice of leadership in a variety of settings. With a strong emphasis on setting goals to achieve as members of the commu-nity, school, and home, this camp will provide the tools necessary to empower young women to have a successful and rewarding year!

Kimball Union is just four and a half hours from New York City and two hours from Hartford, CT by car. Nearby bus, train, and plane ter-minals also link the area directly.

For more information on all of Kimball Unions summer programs, visit www.kua.org/summer.

The Summer Art Institute at CranbrookBloomfield Hills, MI.

Cranbrook, which combines some of the coun-trys greatest artistic and architectural treasures on a campus of remarkable beauty, is the ideal place for your summer studies. Now in our tenth year, the Summer Art Institute simulates the college experi-ence by utilizing the rich resources available at Cran-brook Academy of Art one of the most innova-tive graduate schools in the United States for fine art, design and architecture. A broad selection of courses taught by Academy artists and alumni offers the perfect opportunity to explore the studio arts.

We specialize in providing individual attention and innovative instruc-tion, accommodating students of all levels from beginning to very advanced. All 22 courses we offer take place in the Academys art studios, featuring demonstrations and instruction by practicing artists and designers. Classes include fashion design, food art, photography (darkroom, digital and alterna-tive), comics, portfolio design, architecture, figure drawing, and much more.

What is great about Cranbrook?Location: We are located at the heart of the landmark Cranbrook Ed-

ucational Community on the beautiful campus of Cranbrook Academy of Art, which is fifteen miles north of Detroit, Michigan. The grounds are resplendent with inspiring art and architecture created by some of the worlds most famous artists and architects of the modern era including a campus designed by Eliel Saarinen.

Instructors: Graduate students and alumni of Cranbrook Academy of Art lead all classes. Academy-trained artists have attended one of the countrys most respected MFA graduate programs in fine art, architecture and design.

Individual attention: We deliberately keep the program smaller than others so this can be a personalized program. The average staff-to-student ratio is 1:7. Instructors have time in each day to connect one-on-one with each young artist.

Exhibition: Each session culminates in an exhibition of student work in Cranbrook Academy of Arts Forum Gallery. Family members and the general public are invited to a reception to celebrate the accomplish-ments of each student.

Diverse friendships: Students from all over the world and across the United States attend the Summer Art Institute. In 2012, students from 13 countries and 14 states attended.

Students in the residential program enjoy an extended studio art expe-rience as well as evening events and programs. Benefits include:

Extended studio time. Residents have the option to return to the stu-dios each evening for extra time to work on class or independent projects.

Activities. Students can take advantage of the many programs and facilities on campus, including hikes through the natural wonders of the 330-acre campus, use of the swimming pool, tennis courts, sports fields and a gym, movie nights, and evening programming at the Cranbrook Institute of Sciences planetarium. We also take field trips each day of the weekend, which typically include visits to a waterpark, the Detroit Institute of Art, the Detroit Zoo, and cultural events.

Boarding is offered in Session 1 (June 24 to July 12)Session 2 (July 15 to August 2), and Session 3 (August 5 - 23). To get more information and to register, visit www.CranbrookSummerArt.org.

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PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMSSummer@WalkersSimsbury, CT.The Ethel Walker School campus, nestled in the rolling hills of Connecticuts Farmington Valley, bustles with activity in the summer months. Grounded in the Schools mission, Summer@Walkers is a resi-dential and day program with sessions running from July 8-August 2 com-prised of academics, arts, riding, and sports for girls ages 8-16 (must be 11 years of age to board). Each summer, we welcome girls from around

the country and the world. Through our unique program, we help develop each girls pas-sion for learning and interest in the world around her, giving her skills and knowledge that will set her apart from the crowd.

We offer a customizable pro-gram allowing each family to create a schedule best suited to

their daughters needs and interests. Choose between a morning activity and an afternoon activity. For an intensive summer of study, families can register for academics only or, for a light-hearted, fun summer, register only for the arts and sports. Families can opt to blend the two together, as well.

Our popular Summer Riding Experience is part of Summer@ Walkers, open to riders of all ability levels. Riders will learn the art and etiquette of being a true equestrian. The camp is an extension of the Schools renowned equestrian program and offers a newly renovated, state-of-the-art barn, tack room, and riding ring.

Walkers faculty, coaches, and equestrian trainers participate in Summer@Walkers, giving girls the opportunity to experience a slice of The Ethel Walker School. Our dedicated and caring faculty help girls achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom, on and off the fields, in and out of the riding ring, and beyond the arts.

Our residential curriculum is based on our academic year leadership curriculum, which helps young women find their voice inside their com-munity. Rich residential life includes healthy meals, evening activities, and time to unwind together as a community, allowing girls to bond and build friendships that last a lifetime. Professional tutoring geared towards improv-ing study skills and test taking is also available in the evenings.

For girls registering for more than one week of residential programs, Summer@ Walkers includes weekend excursions chaperoned by our fac-ulty. Trips are planned to New York City, Boston, and Newport, Rhode Island where girls will stay in city centers, visit museums, embark on historical tours, and tour prestigious universities.

To learn more, please visit us at ethelwalker.org/summer or contact our Director of Summer Programs at summer@ethelwalker.org.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer SchoolExeter, NHEvery summer, Phillips Exeter Academy welcomes to campus more than 780 students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the classrooms and the playing fields.

Typically, students come from more than 40 states, Puerto Rico, Wash-ington, D.C., and several dozen foreign nations. Together they embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. They come to Exeter with that particular mix of intellectual curiosity and adventurous spirit that holds the promise of glimpsing new horizons and making new discoveries.

The UPPER SCHOOL offers a challenging academic experience for students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. As an UPPER SCHOOL student, you will be part of a richly international community in which students design their own programs of study by selecting cours-es from the more than 100 offered by the Academy. In shaping your own academic program, you have an opportunity to expand your intel-lectual horizons. Perhaps, youll want to strengthen your background in mathematics or science? Or, youll want to try your hand at the potters wheel or learn the fundamentals of architecture; maybe youll try a new language: Arabic or Chinese. Or maybe youll want to step onto the stage or help design lighting or sets for dramatic productions. Your course selections should include a Harkness class, a course rooted in seminar discussions in which students engage one another in thoughtful, delib-erative discourse. As you select your three classes, we encourage you to venture into worlds rich in their personal appeal, worlds that may allow you to glimpse new horizons.

ACCESS EXETER offers students who have completed grades 7 or 8 access to a wide range of resources available at Phillips Exeter Academy. As participants you will share in a partnership of cooperative learning and sharpen your skills of observation and expression. The ACCESS EXETER curriculum consists of six academic clusters. Each cluster con-sists of three courses organized around a central theme. Each cluster will include an off-campus trip related to the topic of study midway through the session. Youll choose to participate in one of six clusters: Project Ex-eter: A Greener Earth; The Land and the Sea; Problem-Solving: An Od-yssey of the Mind; A Global Community; The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar; Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation.

The Summer School grants students great free-dom in defining their own programs of study. They will work with highly ex-perienced, dedicated teach-ers and have full access to the Academy campus, including Phelps Science Center, the Fisher Theater, the Forrestal-Bowld Music Center, Love Gymnasium (a complex of swimming pools, fitness cen-ters, and basketball and squash courts) and The Class of 1945 Library (the largest secondary school library in the world).

If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School may be a program for you.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School: 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH. Phone: 603/777-3488; Fax: 603/777-4385. Website: www.exeter.edu/summer; Email: summer@exeter.edu.

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Kimball Union AcademyMeriden, N.H.

As a traditional boarding school in a spectacular country setting, Kimball Union Academy has been preparing and inspiring students to achieve excellence since 1813. KUA integrates a strong college prepa-ratory curriculum with an innovative 21st century academic program and cutting-edge technology. Small classes taught by a first-class faculty lay the groundwork for students in grades 9-12 and post- graduate to become lifelong learners who are intellectually curious and creative in their approach.

During the summer, we welcome students from all over the world to our beautiful 1300-acre campus, just twenty minutes from Dartmouth College in the picturesque village of Meriden, NH. While our mission to

prepare students for the challenges of tomorrows world remains stead-fast, our approach during the sum-mer is decidedly more light-hearted, understanding that summer is a time when learning must mix with fun. Our state-of-the-art facilities include classrooms outfitted with the latest technology, a beautiful

theatre, arts studios, a welcoming Campus Center and Dining Com-mons, as well as comfortable residence halls. Our beautiful campus offers a myriad of opportunity for outdoor fun, including tennis courts, turf fields, and hiking and biking trails. Our location in one of Northern New Englands most popular vacation destinations, makes it easy to pro-vide participants with plenty of afternoon and weekend adventures.

Kimball Union partners with Dartmouth Colleges Rassias Institute to help students of all ability levels learn to speak French, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish, or dramatically improve their fluency through the renowned Accelerated Learning Program (ALPs). Based on the premise that students learn best when they are active, highly-trained teachers lead them in activities, drills, songs, and stories designed to build language skills and cultural fluency all while having fun! From learning to bake with professional chefs, re-enacting the storming of the Bastille, or a foreign movie night this is no ordinary language immersion program. When students look forward to the activities of the next day and the va-riety of friends they have met, the language learning is non-stop and the door to international friendships is wide open. Students ages 11-17 may choose from one of two sessions with a travel option linking the two.

We also offer our popular Girls Leadership Camp on campus each summer. This unique and transformational pre-high school summer program inspires girls entering 6th to 9th grades to reach their full poten-tial by promoting assertive self-expression, teaching important life skills, and allowing for practice of leadership in a variety of settings. With a strong emphasis on setting goals to achieve as members of the commu-nity, school, and home, this camp will provide the tools necessary to empower young women to have a successful and rewarding year!

Kimball Union is just four and a half hours from New York City and two hours from Hartford, CT by car. Nearby bus, train, and plane ter-minals also link the area directly.

For more information on all of Kimball Unions summer programs, visit www.kua.org/summer.

The Summer Art Institute at CranbrookBloomfield Hills, MI.

Cranbrook, which combines some of the coun-trys greatest artistic and architectural treasures on a campus of remarkable beauty, is the ideal place for your summer studies. Now in our tenth year, the Summer Art Institute simulates the college experi-ence by utilizing the rich resources available at Cran-brook Academy of Art one of the most innova-tive graduate schools in the United States for fine art, design and architecture. A broad selection of courses taught by Academy artists and alumni offers the perfect opportunity to explore the studio arts.

We specialize in providing individual attention and innovative instruc-tion, accommodating students of all levels from beginning to very advanced. All 22 courses we offer take place in the Academys art studios, featuring demonstrations and instruction by practicing artists and designers. Classes include fashion design, food art, photography (darkroom, digital and alterna-tive), comics, portfolio design, architecture, figure drawing, and much more.

What is great about Cranbrook?Location: We are located at the heart of the landmark Cranbrook Ed-

ucational Community on the beautiful campus of Cranbrook Academy of Art, which is fifteen miles north of Detroit, Michigan. The grounds are resplendent with inspiring art and architecture created by some of the worlds most famous artists and architects of the modern era including a campus designed by Eliel Saarinen.

Instructors: Graduate students and alumni of Cranbrook Academy of Art lead all classes. Academy-trained artists have attended one of the countrys most respected MFA graduate programs in fine art, architecture and design.

Individual attention: We deliberately keep the program smaller than others so this can be a personalized program. The average staff-to-student ratio is 1:7. Instructors have time in each day to connect one-on-one with each young artist.

Exhibition: Each session culminates in an exhibition of student work in Cranbrook Academy of Arts Forum Gallery. Family members and the general public are invited to a reception to celebrate the accomplish-ments of each student.

Diverse friendships: Students from all over the world and across the United States attend the Summer Art Institute. In 2012, students from 13 countries and 14 states attended.

Students in the residential program enjoy an extended studio art expe-rience as well as evening events and programs. Benefits include:

Extended studio time. Residents have the option to return to the stu-dios each evening for extra time to work on class or independent projects.

Activities. Students can take advantage of the many programs and facilities on campus, including hikes through the natural wonders of the 330-acre campus, use of the swimming pool, tennis courts, sports fields and a gym, movie nights, and evening programming at the Cranbrook Institute of Sciences planetarium. We also take field trips each day of the weekend, which typically include visits to a waterpark, the Detroit Institute of Art, the Detroit Zoo, and cultural events.

Boarding is offered in Session 1 (June 24 to July 12)Session 2 (July 15 to August 2), and Session 3 (August 5 - 23). To get more information and to register, visit www.CranbrookSummerArt.org.

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PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMSSummer@WalkersSimsbury, CT.The Ethel Walker School campus, nestled in the rolling hills of Connecticuts Farmington Valley, bustles with activity in the summer months. Grounded in the Schools mission, Summer@Walkers is a resi-dential and day program with sessions running from July 8-August 2 com-prised of academics, arts, riding, and sports for girls ages 8-16 (must be 11 years of age to board). Each summer, we welcome girls from around

the country and the world. Through our unique program, we help develop each girls pas-sion for learning and interest in the world around her, giving her skills and knowledge that will set her apart from the crowd.

We offer a customizable pro-gram allowing each family to create a schedule best suited to

their daughters needs and interests. Choose between a morning activity and an afternoon activity. For an intensive summer of study, families can register for academics only or, for a light-hearted, fun summer, register only for the arts and sports. Families can opt to blend the two together, as well.

Our popular Summer Riding Experience is part of Summer@ Walkers, open to riders of all ability levels. Riders will learn the art and etiquette of being a true equestrian. The camp is an extension of the Schools renowned equestrian program and offers a newly renovated, state-of-the-art barn, tack room, and riding ring.

Walkers faculty, coaches, and equestrian trainers participate in Summer@Walkers, giving girls the opportunity to experience a slice of The Ethel Walker School. Our dedicated and caring faculty help girls achieve their potential both inside and outside the classroom, on and off the fields, in and out of the riding ring, and beyond the arts.

Our residential curriculum is based on our academic year leadership curriculum, which helps young women find their voice inside their com-munity. Rich residential life includes healthy meals, evening activities, and time to unwind together as a community, allowing girls to bond and build friendships that last a lifetime. Professional tutoring geared towards improv-ing study skills and test taking is also available in the evenings.

For girls registering for more than one week of residential programs, Summer@ Walkers includes weekend excursions chaperoned by our fac-ulty. Trips are planned to New York City, Boston, and Newport, Rhode Island where girls will stay in city centers, visit museums, embark on historical tours, and tour prestigious universities.

To learn more, please visit us at ethelwalker.org/summer or contact our Director of Summer Programs at summer@ethelwalker.org.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer SchoolExeter, NHEvery summer, Phillips Exeter Academy welcomes to campus more than 780 students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the classrooms and the playing fields.

Typically, students come from more than 40 states, Puerto Rico, Wash-ington, D.C., and several dozen foreign nations. Together they embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. They come to Exeter with that particular mix of intellectual curiosity and adventurous spirit that holds the promise of glimpsing new horizons and making new discoveries.

The UPPER SCHOOL offers a challenging academic experience for students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. As an UPPER SCHOOL student, you will be part of a richly international community in which students design their own programs of study by selecting cours-es from the more than 100 offered by the Academy. In shaping your own academic program, you have an opportunity to expand your intel-lectual horizons. Perhaps, youll want to strengthen your background in mathematics or science? Or, youll want to try your hand at the potters wheel or learn the fundamentals of architecture; maybe youll try a new language: Arabic or Chinese. Or maybe youll want to step onto the stage or help design lighting or sets for dramatic productions. Your course selections should include a Harkness class, a course rooted in seminar discussions in which students engage one another in thoughtful, delib-erative discourse. As you select your three classes, we encourage you to venture into worlds rich in their personal appeal, worlds that may allow you to glimpse new horizons.

ACCESS EXETER offers students who have completed grades 7 or 8 access to a wide range of resources available at Phillips Exeter Academy. As participants you will share in a partnership of cooperative learning and sharpen your skills of observation and expression. The ACCESS EXETER curriculum consists of six academic clusters. Each cluster con-sists of three courses organized around a central theme. Each cluster will include an off-campus trip related to the topic of study midway through the session. Youll choose to participate in one of six clusters: Project Ex-eter: A Greener Earth; The Land and the Sea; Problem-Solving: An Od-yssey of the Mind; A Global Community; The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar; Exeter C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation.

The Summer School grants students great free-dom in defining their own programs of study. They will work with highly ex-perienced, dedicated teach-ers and have full access to the Academy campus, including Phelps Science Center, the Fisher Theater, the Forrestal-Bowld Music Center, Love Gymnasium (a complex of swimming pools, fitness cen-ters, and basketball and squash courts) and The Class of 1945 Library (the largest secondary school library in the world).

If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School may be a program for you.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School: 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH. Phone: 603/777-3488; Fax: 603/777-4385. Website: www.exeter.edu/summer; Email: summer@exeter.edu.

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAConsider spending six weeks from June 29 August 9, 2013 this sum-mer at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon is a birthplace of innovation that brings groundbreaking ideas to market. With award-winning faculty members renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal chal-lenges, this global universitys emphasis is on creating things from art to robots.

Attend one of Carnegie Mellons six distinct summer Pre-College pro-grams that provide rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore and prepare for study at the college level.

In the Advanced Placement Early Admission (APEA) Program, college credits can be earned in the courses of your choice chemistry, psychology, modern languages, engineering, robotics and more. The credits may be ap-plied toward a Carnegie Mellon degree or transferred to another institution.

The Pre-College Architecture Program goes beyond just building designs. Its an opportunity for students to look at the effect of architec-ture in its environment and includes a classroom and studio component and field trips in the Pittsburgh area.

The Pre-College Art & Design Program introduces students to the undergraduate curriculum of the Schools of Art and Design. With a variety of courses to choose from, a group dynamic is encouraged in all studios so students can learn in an environment of spirited discussion, shared ideas and positive criticism.

The Pre-College Drama Program is more than just performing on stage with three professional training program op-tions: music theatre, design/technical production and acting. The program focuses on the explora-tion of a conservatory training program with an emphasis on creativity, craft and discipline.

The Pre-College Music Program offers a unique taste of the life as a Carnegie Mellon student musician. Each student follows an in-dividualized schedule designed to meet specific needs and interests, includ-ing private study with outstanding studio teachers, introduction to state-of-the-art music technology and numerous performance opportunities.

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) explores the video game industry and the skills needed to be successful. Through hands-on experience, the NHSGA allows students to merge art and technology to learn interactive, digital game development.

Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program will expose you to all aspects of real college life in and out of the classroom.

There are activities throughout the summer that take place on-campus and in the city of Pittsburgh. From baseball games to Broadway shows, theres never a dull moment.

And learning to live like a real college student is part of the experience. Whether you choose to commute or stay in a residence hall, you may find your new best friend in someone from across the globe or master the skill of doing your own laundry or both.

No matter what your academic focus is, if you choose Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program you will receive a dynamic educational expe-rience, grow as an individual, and be better prepared for whats still to come.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDEAmerican University: Discover the World of Communication: Innovation. Excellence. Impact.American University offers high school students an extraordinary op-portunity to explore the field of communication in a dynamic university setting through participation in two-, three-, or four-week workshops in the School of Communications Discover the World of Communication summer program. Students entering grades 9 through 12 have the oppor-tunity to build a portfolio of photographs, shoot a film, write a news story like a pro, speak with confidence, or lobby for the environment. Ameri-

can University School of Communication faculty and experts in the com-munication field teach each of our 32 profession-al, hands-on workshops. Topics include Directing for the Camera, Backpack Journalism, International Communication, Video Game Design, and many more.

Program participants use our nations capital as their laboratory for in-novation, excellence and impact. By experienc-ing major media outlets,

including NPR, NBC, ABC and Fox, first hand students also encounter a wealth of cultural as well as communication opportunities outside of class time at the National Zoo, Newseum, National Cathedral, Smithso-nian Museums, a baseball game at Nationals Park, and a WNBA game at the Verizon Center.

In 2012, more than 500 students from 40 states and 16 countries participated in the programsome as commuters, and some as cam-pus residents. Students who choose to stay on campus at American University will live in Hughes Hall in double-occupancy rooms, with a resident and teaching assistant on site. Each air conditioned room contains two twin-size beds (linens included), two desks and chairs, and two secure closets. Students living on campus must register for both a morning and afternoon workshop, while commuters may choose morning, afternoon, or both.

Summer 2013 workshops run from June 17-July 12. All participants receive a copy of the work they produce, a certificate, and an evaluation at the culmination of the program. Course fees include supplies and materials, except where noted. Program fees cover housing, dining, and after-hours and weekend activities. All fees are payable at time of reg-istration, unless prior arrangements have been made with the program director. Fees are processed through Student Accounts and are subject to any penalties levied by that office.

For more information on our courses, programming, faculty and DWC in the Wild: Yellowstone/Grand Teton, and to download a reservation form, visit american.edu/soc/discover/. Questions? Contact Sarah Menke-Fish, program director, at 202-885-2098 or audiscover@gmail.com.

University of Chicago Summer SessionChicago, IL.The University of Chicago prides itself on priming thinkers to tackle big problems with originality and verve. No wonder, then, that more than 85 Nobel Prize winners have been associated with the university, along with scores of other movers and shakers who are continuing to shape contemporary life and thought in science, economics, politics, culture, and other arenas. During the summer, selected high school stu-dents from around the world become a part of this tradition through the Summer Programs for High School Students.

You can take undergraduate courses alongside current UChicago students, or delve into a topic in-depth and hands-on in one of our programs created es-pecially for high-achieving high school students. No matter the program, every offering is taught at the undergraduate level and in an intensive format which covers the usual 10-week quarters worth of material in 3-6 weeks. In the un-dergraduate courses, you can study a number of subjects, such as economics, biology, human rights, art history, philosophy, and many classical and mod-ern languages. In the high school student only programs, traditional course-work combines with unique hands-on experiences. For instance, in Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS), students spend up to seven hours a day at the bench learning the latest laboratory techniques used in molecular, cellular, and microbiology. Stones and Bones fossil hunters go behind the scenes at Chicagos Field Museum to study geology and evolutionary biology, travel to Wyoming to experience life in the field, and then return to Chicago to learn how to conserve and analyze their finds. Traveling Academy students journey to Greece to explore its classical plays together with the temples, marketplaces, and theaters that gave them meaning. Last but not least, Insight students can choose from 11 different opportunities in experiential learning: American Law and Litigation; Ancient Egyptian Language, Culture, and History; Biotech-nology for the 21st Century; Creative Writing; Collegiate Writing: Art and Meaning; Contagion: Infectious Agents and Emerging Diseases; Developmental Psychology; Field Studies in Urban Soci-ety; Getting to Green: The Business Case for Sustainability; The Physics of Stars; and The Science Behind the Headlines: Extreme Weather, Climate Change, and Natural Hazards.

Living on campus provides you with easy access to University facilities as well as opportunities to enjoy the company of your fellow students and the city as a whole. Students are housed in the South Campus Residence Hall, a modern, air-conditioned facility with its own dedicated dining hall, wireless access throughout the building, music practice rooms, and other fine amenities. Chicago comes alive in the summer with numerous outdoor festivals and celebrations. You can enjoy the lakefront beaches and bike or jogging paths by day and the concert scene by night, as well as a host of other performances, museums, and cultural opportunities. Our residential staff are UChicago graduate and undergraduate students who know the city and the uni-versity well, and are on hand 24/7 to help you get the most out of your experience, both through planned activities and sound advice.

For information contact: Stephanie Friedman, 773/702-5012; Email: summerhs@uchicago.edu; www.summer.uchicago.edu.

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Cheshire AcademyCheshire, CT.For more than 200 years, Cheshire Academy has been dedicated to an in-dividualized approach to education and character development that places the student always at the center of the learning process. All aspects of cam-pus life are designed to reflect the school values known as the Eight Pillars of Bowden: respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, civility, maturity, fairness, and trustworthiness. The coeducational curriculum features boarding and day options for domestic and international students from grade eight through a postgraduate year. The average class size is 12 and the student/teacher ratio is seven to one. In addition to a wide range of AP and Honors classes, Cheshire Academy offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The

Roxbury Academic Support Program helps students gain experience and build confi-dence in study, organizational, and time management skills that will serve them well in college and beyond. A strong academic program is complemented by offerings in athletics, visual and performing arts, and community service. Community Week-ends help students create lifelong friend-

ships, learn about the world beyond the classroom, and prepare to take their places as global learners. The college counseling office begins working with stu-dents early in their high school years, so that their search process focuses on the colleges and universities that are best suited to what they hope to achieve in life.

One of Cheshire Academys signature programs is ACCESS CHESHIRE, a summer exploration and enrichment program of accelerated study in the arts and sciences for intellectually curious and motivated students grades 7 to 11. Students enroll in one of six themed clusters: Cheshire CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Future Earth: A Green Planet; Festival of China; Into Thin Air: Testing the Limits; Media and the Arts, and, for language learn-ers, ESL: A Language-Immersion Program for Non-Native Speakers of English. Featured courses in the clusters include forensic science, physics, introductory Mandarin, ropes course, physiology and anatomy, sustainable food, architecture, electronic music, ceramics, songwriting, filmmaking, digital photography, and adventure literature. Wednesday afternoon field trips highlight local sites and resources related to cluster themes. Sports in-clude fencing, soccer, swimming, basketball, cross-country, yoga, dance and tennis. Boarding and day students enjoy a wide variety of weekend events and activities including a weekend trip to Boston to visit the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Harvard, MIT, a theatrical performance, and a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Boston. 2013 session is July 6 to August 4. The cost is $5295 for boarding and $3995 for day. The four-week program offers students the chance to explore interests, try something new, create and dream, and develop confidence with students from around the world. As one student wrote, It was the best four weeks of my life!

For more information on admission to Cheshire Academy, please contact the Admission Office at 203-439-7250 or admissions@cheshireacademy.org. For specific information on ACCESS CHESHIRE, please contact Diane Cook at 203-439-7400 or diane.cook@cheshireacademy.org. You can also visit www.cheshireacademy.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cheshire Academy: 10 Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut. Head of School: Dr. Jerry Larson. Admission: 203-439-7250; ACCESS CHESHIRE: 203-439-7400. www.cheshireacademy.org.

Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAConsider spending six weeks from June 29 August 9, 2013 this sum-mer at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon is a birthplace of innovation that brings groundbreaking ideas to market. With award-winning faculty members renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal chal-lenges, this global universitys emphasis is on creating things from art to robots.

Attend one of Carnegie Mellons six distinct summer Pre-College pro-grams that provide rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore and prepare for study at the college level.

In the Advanced Placement Early Admission (APEA) Program, college credits can be earned in the courses of your choice chemistry, psychology, modern languages, engineering, robotics and more. The credits may be ap-plied toward a Carnegie Mellon degree or transferred to another institution.

The Pre-College Architecture Program goes beyond just building designs. Its an opportunity for students to look at the effect of architec-ture in its environment and includes a classroom and studio component and field trips in the Pittsburgh area.

The Pre-College Art & Design Program introduces students to the undergraduate curriculum of the Schools of Art and Design. With a variety of courses to choose from, a group dynamic is encouraged in all studios so students can learn in an environment of spirited discussion, shared ideas and positive criticism.

The Pre-College Drama Program is more than just performing on stage with three professional training program op-tions: music theatre, design/technical production and acting. The program focuses on the explora-tion of a conservatory training program with an emphasis on creativity, craft and discipline.

The Pre-College Music Program offers a unique taste of the life as a Carnegie Mellon student musician. Each student follows an in-dividualized schedule designed to meet specific needs and interests, includ-ing private study with outstanding studio teachers, introduction to state-of-the-art music technology and numerous performance opportunities.

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) explores the video game industry and the skills needed to be successful. Through hands-on experience, the NHSGA allows students to merge art and technology to learn interactive, digital game development.

Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program will expose you to all aspects of real college life in and out of the classroom.

There are activities throughout the summer that take place on-campus and in the city of Pittsburgh. From baseball games to Broadway shows, theres never a dull moment.

And learning to live like a real college student is part of the experience. Whether you choose to commute or stay in a residence hall, you may find your new best friend in someone from across the globe or master the skill of doing your own laundry or both.

No matter what your academic focus is, if you choose Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program you will receive a dynamic educational expe-rience, grow as an individual, and be better prepared for whats still to come.

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAConsider spending six weeks from June 29 August 9, 2013 this sum-mer at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon is a birthplace of innovation that brings groundbreaking ideas to market. With award-winning faculty members renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal chal-lenges, this global universitys emphasis is on creating things from art to robots.

Attend one of Carnegie Mellons six distinct summer Pre-College pro-grams that provide rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore and prepare for study at the college level.

In the Advanced Placement Early Admission (APEA) Program, college credits can be earned in the courses of your choice chemistry, psychology, modern languages, engineering, robotics and more. The credits may be ap-plied toward a Carnegie Mellon degree or transferred to another institution.

The Pre-College Architecture Program goes beyond just building designs. Its an opportunity for students to look at the effect of architec-ture in its environment and includes a classroom and studio component and field trips in the Pittsburgh area.

The Pre-College Art & Design Program introduces students to the undergraduate curriculum of the Schools of Art and Design. With a variety of courses to choose from, a group dynamic is encouraged in all studios so students can learn in an environment of spirited discussion, shared ideas and positive criticism.

The Pre-College Drama Program is more than just performing on stage with three professional training program op-tions: music theatre, design/technical production and acting. The program focuses on the explora-tion of a conservatory training program with an emphasis on creativity, craft and discipline.

The Pre-College Music Program offers a unique taste of the life as a Carnegie Mellon student musician. Each student follows an in-dividualized schedule designed to meet specific needs and interests, includ-ing private study with outstanding studio teachers, introduction to state-of-the-art music technology and numerous performance opportunities.

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) explores the video game industry and the skills needed to be successful. Through hands-on experience, the NHSGA allows students to merge art and technology to learn interactive, digital game development.

Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program will expose you to all aspects of real college life in and out of the classroom.

There are activities throughout the summer that take place on-campus and in the city of Pittsburgh. From baseball games to Broadway shows, theres never a dull moment.

And learning to live like a real college student is part of the experience. Whether you choose to commute or stay in a residence hall, you may find your new best friend in someone from across the globe or master the skill of doing your own laundry or both.

No matter what your academic focus is, if you choose Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program you will receive a dynamic educational expe-rience, grow as an individual, and be better prepared for whats still to come.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDEAmerican University: Discover the World of Communication: Innovation. Excellence. Impact.American University offers high school students an extraordinary op-portunity to explore the field of communication in a dynamic university setting through participation in two-, three-, or four-week workshops in the School of Communications Discover the World of Communication summer program. Students entering grades 9 through 12 have the oppor-tunity to build a portfolio of photographs, shoot a film, write a news story like a pro, speak with confidence, or lobby for the environment. Ameri-

can University School of Communication faculty and experts in the com-munication field teach each of our 32 profession-al, hands-on workshops. Topics include Directing for the Camera, Backpack Journalism, International Communication, Video Game Design, and many more.

Program participants use our nations capital as their laboratory for in-novation, excellence and impact. By experienc-ing major media outlets,

including NPR, NBC, ABC and Fox, first hand students also encounter a wealth of cultural as well as communication opportunities outside of class time at the National Zoo, Newseum, National Cathedral, Smithso-nian Museums, a baseball game at Nationals Park, and a WNBA game at the Verizon Center.

In 2012, more than 500 students from 40 states and 16 countries participated in the programsome as commuters, and some as cam-pus residents. Students who choose to stay on campus at American University will live in Hughes Hall in double-occupancy rooms, with a resident and teaching assistant on site. Each air conditioned room contains two twin-size beds (linens included), two desks and chairs, and two secure closets. Students living on campus must register for both a morning and afternoon workshop, while commuters may choose morning, afternoon, or both.

Summer 2013 workshops run from June 17-July 12. All participants receive a copy of the work they produce, a certificate, and an evaluation at the culmination of the program. Course fees include supplies and materials, except where noted. Program fees cover housing, dining, and after-hours and weekend activities. All fees are payable at time of reg-istration, unless prior arrangements have been made with the program director. Fees are processed through Student Accounts and are subject to any penalties levied by that office.

For more information on our courses, programming, faculty and DWC in the Wild: Yellowstone/Grand Teton, and to download a reservation form, visit american.edu/soc/discover/. Questions? Contact Sarah Menke-Fish, program director, at 202-885-2098 or audiscover@gmail.com.

University of Chicago Summer SessionChicago, IL.The University of Chicago prides itself on priming thinkers to tackle big problems with originality and verve. No wonder, then, that more than 85 Nobel Prize winners have been associated with the university, along with scores of other movers and shakers who are continuing to shape contemporary life and thought in science, economics, politics, culture, and other arenas. During the summer, selected high school stu-dents from around the world become a part of this tradition through the Summer Programs for High School Students.

You can take undergraduate courses alongside current UChicago students, or delve into a topic in-depth and hands-on in one of our programs created es-pecially for high-achieving high school students. No matter the program, every offering is taught at the undergraduate level and in an intensive format which covers the usual 10-week quarters worth of material in 3-6 weeks. In the un-dergraduate courses, you can study a number of subjects, such as economics, biology, human rights, art history, philosophy, and many classical and mod-ern languages. In the high school student only programs, traditional course-work combines with unique hands-on experiences. For instance, in Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS), students spend up to seven hours a day at the bench learning the latest laboratory techniques used in molecular, cellular, and microbiology. Stones and Bones fossil hunters go behind the scenes at Chicagos Field Museum to study geology and evolutionary biology, travel to Wyoming to experience life in the field, and then return to Chicago to learn how to conserve and analyze their finds. Traveling Academy students journey to Greece to explore its classical plays together with the temples, marketplaces, and theaters that gave them meaning. Last but not least, Insight students can choose from 11 different opportunities in experiential learning: American Law and Litigation; Ancient Egyptian Language, Culture, and History; Biotech-nology for the 21st Century; Creative Writing; Collegiate Writing: Art and Meaning; Contagion: Infectious Agents and Emerging Diseases; Developmental Psychology; Field Studies in Urban Soci-ety; Getting to Green: The Business Case for Sustainability; The Physics of Stars; and The Science Behind the Headlines: Extreme Weather, Climate Change, and Natural Hazards.

Living on campus provides you with easy access to University facilities as well as opportunities to enjoy the company of your fellow students and the city as a whole. Students are housed in the South Campus Residence Hall, a modern, air-conditioned facility with its own dedicated dining hall, wireless access throughout the building, music practice rooms, and other fine amenities. Chicago comes alive in the summer with numerous outdoor festivals and celebrations. You can enjoy the lakefront beaches and bike or jogging paths by day and the concert scene by night, as well as a host of other performances, museums, and cultural opportunities. Our residential staff are UChicago graduate and undergraduate students who know the city and the uni-versity well, and are on hand 24/7 to help you get the most out of your experience, both through planned activities and sound advice.

For information contact: Stephanie Friedman, 773/702-5012; Email: summerhs@uchicago.edu; www.summer.uchicago.edu.

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Cheshire AcademyCheshire, CT.For more than 200 years, Cheshire Academy has been dedicated to an in-dividualized approach to education and character development that places the student always at the center of the learning process. All aspects of cam-pus life are designed to reflect the school values known as the Eight Pillars of Bowden: respect, responsibility, caring, citizenship, civility, maturity, fairness, and trustworthiness. The coeducational curriculum features boarding and day options for domestic and international students from grade eight through a postgraduate year. The average class size is 12 and the student/teacher ratio is seven to one. In addition to a wide range of AP and Honors classes, Cheshire Academy offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The

Roxbury Academic Support Program helps students gain experience and build confi-dence in study, organizational, and time management skills that will serve them well in college and beyond. A strong academic program is complemented by offerings in athletics, visual and performing arts, and community service. Community Week-ends help students create lifelong friend-

ships, learn about the world beyond the classroom, and prepare to take their places as global learners. The college counseling office begins working with stu-dents early in their high school years, so that their search process focuses on the colleges and universities that are best suited to what they hope to achieve in life.

One of Cheshire Academys signature programs is ACCESS CHESHIRE, a summer exploration and enrichment program of accelerated study in the arts and sciences for intellectually curious and motivated students grades 7 to 11. Students enroll in one of six themed clusters: Cheshire CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Future Earth: A Green Planet; Festival of China; Into Thin Air: Testing the Limits; Media and the Arts, and, for language learn-ers, ESL: A Language-Immersion Program for Non-Native Speakers of English. Featured courses in the clusters include forensic science, physics, introductory Mandarin, ropes course, physiology and anatomy, sustainable food, architecture, electronic music, ceramics, songwriting, filmmaking, digital photography, and adventure literature. Wednesday afternoon field trips highlight local sites and resources related to cluster themes. Sports in-clude fencing, soccer, swimming, basketball, cross-country, yoga, dance and tennis. Boarding and day students enjoy a wide variety of weekend events and activities including a weekend trip to Boston to visit the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Harvard, MIT, a theatrical performance, and a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Boston. 2013 session is July 6 to August 4. The cost is $5295 for boarding and $3995 for day. The four-week program offers students the chance to explore interests, try something new, create and dream, and develop confidence with students from around the world. As one student wrote, It was the best four weeks of my life!

For more information on admission to Cheshire Academy, please contact the Admission Office at 203-439-7250 or admissions@cheshireacademy.org. For specific information on ACCESS CHESHIRE, please contact Diane Cook at 203-439-7400 or diane.cook@cheshireacademy.org. You can also visit www.cheshireacademy.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cheshire Academy: 10 Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut. Head of School: Dr. Jerry Larson. Admission: 203-439-7250; ACCESS CHESHIRE: 203-439-7400. www.cheshireacademy.org.

Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAConsider spending six weeks from June 29 August 9, 2013 this sum-mer at Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon is a birthplace of innovation that brings groundbreaking ideas to market. With award-winning faculty members renowned for working closely with students to solve major scientific, technological and societal chal-lenges, this global universitys emphasis is on creating things from art to robots.

Attend one of Carnegie Mellons six distinct summer Pre-College pro-grams that provide rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore and prepare for study at the college level.

In the Advanced Placement Early Admission (APEA) Program, college credits can be earned in the courses of your choice chemistry, psychology, modern languages, engineering, robotics and more. The credits may be ap-plied toward a Carnegie Mellon degree or transferred to another institution.

The Pre-College Architecture Program goes beyond just building designs. Its an opportunity for students to look at the effect of architec-ture in its environment and includes a classroom and studio component and field trips in the Pittsburgh area.

The Pre-College Art & Design Program introduces students to the undergraduate curriculum of the Schools of Art and Design. With a variety of courses to choose from, a group dynamic is encouraged in all studios so students can learn in an environment of spirited discussion, shared ideas and positive criticism.

The Pre-College Drama Program is more than just performing on stage with three professional training program op-tions: music theatre, design/technical production and acting. The program focuses on the explora-tion of a conservatory training program with an emphasis on creativity, craft and discipline.

The Pre-College Music Program offers a unique taste of the life as a Carnegie Mellon student musician. Each student follows an in-dividualized schedule designed to meet specific needs and interests, includ-ing private study with outstanding studio teachers, introduction to state-of-the-art music technology and numerous performance opportunities.

The National High School Game Academy (NHSGA) explores the video game industry and the skills needed to be successful. Through hands-on experience, the NHSGA allows students to merge art and technology to learn interactive, digital game development.

Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program will expose you to all aspects of real college life in and out of the classroom.

There are activities throughout the summer that take place on-campus and in the city of Pittsburgh. From baseball games to Broadway shows, theres never a dull moment.

And learning to live like a real college student is part of the experience. Whether you choose to commute or stay in a residence hall, you may find your new best friend in someone from across the globe or master the skill of doing your own laundry or both.

No matter what your academic focus is, if you choose Carnegie Mellons summer Pre-College Program you will receive a dynamic educational expe-rience, grow as an individual, and be better prepared for whats still to come.

www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-collegewww.facebook.com/CarnegieMellonPreCollege.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL GUIDEPre-College Summer Enrichment Programs at WPIWorcester, MA.What are you doing this summer? How about spending a few weeks on a classic New England campus with its beautiful architecture, picturesque landscape, and ivy-covered walls? WPI is the kind of place where you cant help but feel inspired. Explore new subjects and get hands-on experience in science, engineering, and technology using our cutting-edge equipment and labs. Connect with other students who are just like you, and have fun.

At WPI, we believe in the power of our students to make an impactOur undergraduates do much more than study science and technology

in the classroom and lab. They delve into the arts and humanities and com-plete projects destined to make a difference in the world. As one of the na-tions first technological universities, founded in 1865, our curriculum, like our students, continues to be both innovative and practical. Small classes, flexibility, and one-on-one interaction with professors at the top of their fields make learning at WPI an experience unlike any other.

Our goal is to give you a taste of the WPI experience and leave you wanting more

Frontiers, WPIs flagship summer program, offers rising juniors and seniors a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine spending the summer splicing DNA or designing a robot. Or creating your own multime-dia web pages, investigating interplanetary travel, or exploring flight. Choose from a wide range of areas of study:

Aerospace engineering Biology and biotechnology Biomedical engineering Chemistry/biochemistry Computer science Mathematics Mechanical engineering Physics Robotics Womens LeadershipCivil and environmental engineeringEnvironmental and sustainability studies Interactive media and game developmentDive into the arts as wellRounding out the academic experience are Humanities and Arts work-

shops in areas such as writing, art, music, speech, history, digital painting, cinematic storytelling, international studies, law, psychology, and theatre. A full schedule of act