Summer Programs for High School StudentsThe following list of summer programs is provided for your convenience. All are residential programs, unless otherwise noted.

Programs listed below are grouped into the following categories:

General Academic enrichment and/or college credit programs

Writing / Journalism Math / Science / Medicine /

Engineering Law / Government / Business /

Leadership Talent Search Programs – require

qualifying test scores Art / Applied Arts / Music / Theater Military School Programs Overseas Programs Service Programs Outdoor Programs

For dates, costs and further program details, please go to the specific websites listed.If you have programs to recommend as additions or corrections to this list, please contact the webmaster. Thanks!

General Academic Programs

Academic Study Associates (ASA) –Summerfuel Pre-college & Cultural Immersion Programs375 West Broadway, Suite 200 / New York, NY  10012 / (800)752-2250 or (212) 796-8340www.asaprograms.comFour-week pre-college enrichment programs for students completing 9th – 12th grades or college credit classes for students completing 10th – 11th grades.  Provide students with an academically challenging and socially exciting environment that will give them an insight into college life and provide the perfect transition from high school to college and beyond.  Choose from programs at UMass-Amherst, Columbia, Princeton, Tufts, UC Berkeley. Oxford and Cambridge. Cultural emersion programs in Spain, France, Italy, and Costa Rica are also available.

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA)1811 W. North Ave., Suite 201 / Chicago, IL  60622 / (773) 342-0200www.acasummer.comPre-college enrichment programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Choose among two-, three-, four-, and six-week programs at the University of Wisconsin, D.C.-Philly-Boston, Spain, Costa Rica-Panama, or Italy. Participate in classes, internships or language immersion.

Barnard College Pre-college ProgramOffice of Pre-College Programs / Columbia University / 3009 Broadway / New York, NY 10027 / (212) 854-8866www.barnard.edu/pcpCo-ed pre-college programs for students completing 10th – 11th grades. Programs include College Planning Weekend, a one-week Young Women’s Leadership Institute, and Liberal Arts courses adapted from the Barnard College undergraduate curriculum (one- or four-week sessions).  Admissions based on strong records, recommendations and personal statement.  Live on Barnard campus. Discover New York City!

Boston University Summer Term755 Commonwealth Ave. / Boston, MA 02215 / (617) 353-1378www.bu.edu/summer/high_schoolStudents completing 11th grade may choose a six-week High School Honors Program, taking 2 BU undergraduate credit courses or conducting scientific research. Earn up to 8 college credits. Students completing 9th – 11th grades may enroll in the Summer Challenge program, pre-college seminars with topics including creative writing, international politics, law and visual arts.

Brown University Pre-college programOffice Of summer Studies / Box T / Providence, Rhode Island 02912-9120 / (401) 863-7900www.brown.edu/summerStudents completing 11th grade may choose the seven-week credit courses, taking classes with Brown undergraduates. Students completing 9th – 11th grades may take one- to six-week mini courses. Other options are the two-week Leadership Institute and TheatreBridge, an intense six-week hands-on professional theatre program. Experience life in the Ivy League!

Bryn Mawr CollegeSummer Programs / 101 North Merion Avenue / Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899 / (610)526-5376www.brynmawr.edu/summerprogramsFor girls completing 9th – 11th grades. Writing for College is a three-week residential writing program that is intensive, supportive and fun.  May choose from two strands of either creative writing or urban landscapes.  Science for College is a three-week interdisciplinary program for girls interested in analyzing our natural world and better understanding science as an interplay of language, experiments and processing information to discover new concepts.  Women of Distinction (one

week) is designed to assist students in navigating the college admissions process.

Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE)Carleton College / 100 South College Street / Northfield, MN 55057 / (866) 767-2275http://carleton.edu/summer/CLAEFor 50 students completing 10th grade. Targeted at students of African-American descent or students who have an interest in African-American culture. One week free (including travel) summer program, introducing the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology. Very competitive; recommendation and personal essay required.

Carnegie-Mellon University Pre-college ProgramSummer Programs for Diversity / 5000 Forbes Avenue / Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 / (412) 268-2082www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-collegeSix-week pre-college programs (for students completing 10th – 11th grades) in one of seven areas: Fine Arts, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, and National High School Game Academy. Credit classes (for students completing 11th – 12th grades) through their Advanced placement / Early Action program are also offered.

Choate Rosemary HallSummer Programs / 333 Christian Street / Wallingford, CT 06492 / (203) 697-2365http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/index.aspPrep school provides pre-college enrichment for students completing 9 th – 12th grades. Courses include: two-week, intensive writing workshop, five-week Kennedy Institute in Government, two-week math and science workshops and comprehensive five-week academic programs. International programs also available in France, Spain, and China.

Colorado College Summer Programs14 East Cache La Poudre Street / Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903-3294 / (877) 894-8727Colorado College | Summer ProgramsExciting opportunities to study in Colorado or all over the world.  Earn college credit.  Each program is three weeks long and equates to 4 semester hours of credit.

Columbia University Summer High School ProgramsSchool of Continuing Education / 303 Lewisohn Hall / 2970 Broadway / New York, NY 10027-6902www.ce.columbia.edu/hs2009Three-week pre-college classes in New York City (at Columbia) for students completing 9th – 12th grades in the sciences, law, business, engineering, politics, arts, college prep, and liberal arts. Additional three-week options in Barcelona for

students completing 10th & 11th grades in history, culture and language. Also, a three-week Middle East program in Jordan for students completing 10th – 11th grades in history and culture.

Cornell University Summer CollegeB20 Day Hall / Ithaca, NY 14853 / (607) 255-6203www.summercollege.cornell.eduFor students completing 10th – 12th grades. Offers award-winning college credit and career exploration academic programs for advanced high school students. One-, three-, four-, and six-week sessions for between one and eight college credits.

Cushing AcademyDirector of Summer Session / 39 School Street / P.O. Box 8000 / Ashburnham, MA  01430 / (978) 827-7700www.cushing.orgPrep school provides a five-week pre-college program for ages 14-18.  Enhance skills or advance knowledge.  Choose from a wide range of college prep, critical skills, ESL, studio art or explore Native American Art.

Duke University Pre-college ProgramDuke Continuing Studies / Box 90700 / Durham, NC 27708-0700 / (919) 684-6259www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs/precollegeSix-week programs for students completing 11th grade. Broad range of classes. Complete two college classes, earning letter grades and college credit.

Duke Youth ProgramsDuke Continuing Studies / Box 90700 / Durham, NC 27708-0700 / (919) 684-6259http://www.learnmre.duke.edu/youth/One- to two-week enrichment programs for academically motivated students completing 8th – 11th grades. Choices include Drama Workshop, Young Writers’ Workshop, and Constructing Your College Experience.

Education Unlimited1700 Shattuck Ave., #305 / Berkeley, CA  94709 / (800) 548-6612www.educationunlimited.comFor students completing 8th – 11th grades. Ten-day or eighteen-day programs include College Admission Prep, SAT Prep, Public Speaking, Computer Camp and Actors Workshop.  Offered at: UC Berkley, Stanford, UCLA, University of San Diego, Tufts, and Endicott College,

George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program2100 Foxhall Rd., NW / Washington, DC 20007 / (202) 242-6802www.precollege.gwu.edu

Choose from six-week courses for students completing 11th grade (and receive college credit), or 10-day mini-course that encourage academic exploration and applied learning, for students completing 9th – 11th grades. The six-week courses include 3 units of writing and 3 units of an elective of your choice from a broad range of subjects in the sciences and social sciences.

Georgetown University Summer Programs for High School Students1437 37th Street, NW / Poulton Hall, 2nd Floor / Washington DC  20057-1010 / (202) 687-8700http://www.boardingschoolsusa.com/factshts/gtownssce.aspClasses range from 8 day pre-college enrichment workshops to ten-week immersion with college credit. Summer college, college prep, international relations, politics & public affairs, national security, business leadership journalism, performing arts, environmental science, or computer science.

The George Washington UniversitySummer Scholars Programs / 2100 Foxhall Rd NW / Washington DC, 20078 / (202) 242-6802www.summerscholars.gwu.eduChoose from noncredit 10-day mini-courses for students completing 8 th – 11th grades in law, photojournalism, politics, or biomedical engineering. Six-week Pre-college programs students completing 11th grade include 3-credit summer scholars writing seminar, elective undergraduate courses for credit, and academic exploration.

Harvard Secondary School Program (SSP)51 Brattle Street / Cambridge, MA 02138-3722 / (617) 495-3192www.ssp.harvard.eduFor students completing 10th – 12th grades.  Take college classes (four-week or eight-week sessions) with Harvard students. Non-credit workshops helping with your college application, or teaching reading and study strategies are also offered.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert E. Cook Honors CollegeWhitmyre Hall, Room 136 / 900 Maple St. / Indiana, PA  15701 / (724) 357-4971http://www.iup.edu/honors/summer/summer.htmlTwo-week Intensive academic enrichment and exploration in philosophy, finance, journalism, film, literature, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, law, or art.  For students completing 10th – 11th grades. Develop critical thinking skills and a glimpse of college life. There may be prerequisites for various classes. Comprehensive, competitive application process. Reasonably priced.

Johns Hopkins University Summer Programs Whitehead Hall, Suite 100 / 3400 N. Charles Street / Baltimore, MD 21218-2685 / (410) 517-4548www.jhu.edu/summer/pre-college/preCollege.htmlTwo- or five-week summer program for students completing 10th – 11th grades. Take 2 Summer Session classes with college students and earn 7 college credits;

or choose the ”Discover Hopkins” two-week programs and receive 1 college credit.

Landmark College Summer Programs for High School Students Who Learn DifferentlyHigh School Program / River Road South / Putney, VT 05346 / (802) 387-6718www.landmark.eduThree-week enrichment program for students completing 10th – 11th grades. The only accredited college in the US that exclusively serves students with learning disabilities and ADHD.  Three core courses - Reading & study skills, writing, and communication.  Activities and field trips too.

Northwestern University College Preparation Program617 Noyes Street / Evanston, IL 60208 / (800) 662-NHSI or (847) 467-6703www.northwestern.edu/collegeprepFor students completing 11th grades. An opportunity to earn college credit in many different disciplines.

Northwestern University National High School Institute 617 Noyes Street / Evanston, IL 60208 / (800) 662-NHSIwww.northwestern.edu/nhsiSix- and eight-week programs for students completing 11th grade with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Earn college credit and choose from Debate Scholars, Film & Video Production, Speech, Journalism, Music and Theater.  Choose from 100 college courses.  Recreational opportunities also available.

Phillips Academy Summer Session80 Main Street / Andover, MA 01810-4161 / (978) 749-4400www.andover.edu/summersessionFive-week academic enrichment program at a prep school for students completing 8th – 11th grades.  Choose two courses for in depth study. Many majors to choose from.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School20 Main Street / Exeter, NH 03833 / (603) 777-3488www.exeter.edu/summerFive-week program at a prep school for students completing 8th – 11th grades. Rolling admissions.  Over 100 course offerings.  Academic enrichment programs or summer abroad programs in Britain or the Bahamas.

Santa Clara University Young Scholars ProgramCollege of Arts & Sciences / Office of the Dean / 500 El Camino Real / Santa Clara, CA 96063 / (408) 554-4833www.scu.edu/summer/yspFive-week program for 30 academically students completing 11th – 12th grades. The Young Scholars program is for students who have an interest in the humanities, natural and social sciences.  Receive 4 or 8 college credits. Competitive application process. This is a non-residential (commuter) program.

Southern Methodist University Gifted Students InstituteSMU College Experience Program / P.O. Box 750383 / Dallas, TX 75275-0383 / (214) 768-0123www.smu.edu/continuing_education/youth/ceFive--week college credit program for academically able students completing 10 th – 11th grades. Earn up to six credit hours. Competitive application process.

Squaw Valley Academy235 Squaw Valley Road / P.O. Box 2556 / Olympic Valley, CA 96146 / (530) 583-9393www.sva.orgThree- and six-week college prep classes for completing 6th – 11th grades. Students receive 2 semester credits per session. Afternoon mountain sports and weekend trips.

Stanford UniversityHigh School Summer College / 482 Galvez Street / Stanford, CA  94305-6079 / (650) 723-3109http://summer.stanford.edu/highschool/overview.aspEight-week summer classes earning college credit, for high achieving students completing grades 11th – 12th grades.  Explore the sciences, humanities, arts and languages.   Choose from a variety of courses such as computer science, Nobel prize-winning writers, foreign languages, US Foreign Policy, Experimental Video and the Nature of the Universe.  Both residential and commuter programs available. Competitive application process.

Summer Study Programs 900 Walt Whitman Road / Melville, NY 11747-2222 / (800) 666-2556www.summerstudy.comFor students completing 9th – 11th grades.  Programs at Penn State, University of Colorado at Boulder or the Sorbonne in Paris. 2-3½ week summer enrichment program includes test prep classes, medicine, law and architecture.  Or choose 6½ week college credit program.

University of California, Berkeley Pre-Collegiate Program3639 Tolman Hall / Berkeley, California  94720-1670 / (510) 642-8308summer.berkeley.edu/mainsite/type_highschool.htmlSix-week college credit program for students entering 11th – 12th grades. You may take any undergraduate, lower division class, providing all prerequisites have been met.

University of California, Los Angeles Summer Sessions and Special Programs1147 Murphy Hall / Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418 / (310) 825-4101www.summer.ucla.edu/HighSchool/hsgeneral.htmStudents may choose either six-week college level programs that are also open to high school students, Acting & Performance (six weeks), or shorter, one week

intensive enrichment programs such as Dance/Theater, Mock Trial, Design/Media Arts or Chamber Music.

University of California, Riverside Summer Academy for Advanced High School Students1200 University Avenue, Room 326 / Riverside, CA / 92507http://summeracademy.ucr.edu/?file=academy/index.htmlFive-week programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Receive UC College credit. Courses in the arts, creative writing, education, English, sciences, political science, and much more.

University of California, San Diego Academic ConnectionsMC 0179 / 9500 Gilman Drive / La Jolla, CA 92093-0179 / (858) 534-5258http://academicconnections.ucsd.edu/Three-week sessions for students completing 9th – 11th grades.  3.3 GPA.  More than 50 college-credit and non-credit enrichment courses. Also College Admission and Scholarship Application Essay Workshop (for students completing 10th – 11th grades).

University of California, Santa Barbara Summer Sessions Pre-College ProgramsDepartment PCP / Santa Barbara, California  93106-2010 / (805) 893-2377http://www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms.htmlSix week program for students completing 10th – 11th grades. They can choose two Academic (college-credit) or Enrichment Programs, or one of each. Another program is the Environmental Mock Summit Program, for gifted students, which integrates science-based course work with discussions about global warming. Finally, the Research Mentorship Program is for highly motivated students ready to engage in cutting edge research.

University of Chicago Summer SessionGraham School of General Studies / 1427 E. 60th Street / Chicago, IL  60637 / (773) 834-3792http://summer.uchicago.edu/hsThree- to nine-week summer quarter undergraduate courses for students completing 9th – 11th grades.  Or choose a three-week enrichment program such as: Research in the Biological Sciences, Stones and bones and geological study, Ancient Egyptian Language, Exploring the Classic World through Greek Drama, American Law and Collegiate and Creative Writing Workshops.

University of Connecticut Mentor ConnectionUConn Mentor Connection / University of Connecticut / 2131 Hillside Road, Unit 3007 / Storrs, CT 06269-3007 / (860) 486-0283www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentorThree-week  inquiry-based program for talented students completing 10th – 11th grades. Students participate in creative projects and research investigations under the supervision of university mentors. Opportunity to earn 3 college credits.

University of Iowa Secondary Student Training ProgramSSTP / E203 Seashore Hall / The University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA 52242 / (800) 553-4692 x 53876http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/SSTP/addmissions.htmlSix-week programs in science, social science, and/or mathematics for motivated students completing 10th – 11th grades. For additional cost, students may receive credit for 0 – 3 credit hours.

University of Mississippi Summer College for High School Students Division of Outreach / 12-B.E.F. Yerby Conference Center / 689 Grove Loop / The University of Mississippi / University, MS 38677 / (662) 915-7621http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/Summer_High_School/high_school/index.htmlFive-week programs for students completing 10th -- 11th grades. Students will earn 6-7 hours of college credit. Programs include: Business Administration, Art, International Studies, Engineering, Heal Professions, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law and Honors program.

University of Notre DamePre-College Programs / 202 Brownson Hall / Notre Dame, IN  46556 / (574) 631-0990www.precollege.nd.eduChoose among 13 academic tracks for an intensive two-week course of study. 20 students are admitted to each track. Choose from business, film, life sciences, literature, public speaking, pre-law, psychology, theater and theology.  There are also one-week seminars, including Latino Community Leadership, African American Scholars, and Global Issues.

University of Pennsylvania Programs for High School StudentsCollege of General Studies / 3440 Market Street, Suite 100 / Philadelphia, PA  19104www.sas.upenn.edu/cgs/highschoolFour- to six-week programs for students in completing 10th – 11th grades. College credit and enrichment in an Ivy League environment. Programs include Biomedical Research, Forensic Science, Physics, Theatre Workshop, among others.

University of Southern California979 West Jefferson Blvd. / Los Angeles, CA  90089 / (213) 740-5679www.usc.edu/summerFour-week summer seminars for students completing 10th – 11th grades.  Choose among programs in Acting, Photography, Art, Architecture, Video Game Design, Playwriting, Screenwriting and Writing Techniques and receive three units of college credit. There is also a one-week oceanography Science Camp for high school students (completing 8th – 10th grades).

University of the PacificCenter for Professional and Continuing Education / 3601 Pacific Ave. / Stockton,

CA  95211 / (209) 946-2424www.pacific.edu/cpceFive-week residential program for students completing 10th – 11th grades.  Students can earn college credit and experience the sights, history and culture of Northern California.

Wasatch Academy120 S 100 W / Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 / (435) 462-1400www.wasatchacademy.orgTwo-week, non-credit academic review to strengthen core knowledge in up to 3 academic subjects during the summer. Six-week for credit summer program, in which you can earn up to 3 semester credits. Weekend outdoor adventures.

Washington & Lee University Summer Scholars Program218 West Washington St. / Lexington, VA  24450 / (540) 458-8727www.summerscholars.wlu.eduFour-week enrichment program for students completing 11th grade.   Experience college life through rigorous college level courses, intramural activities and field trips.  Classes in Business and Economics, Humanities and Culture, Journalism, Law and Society, Science and Medicine, and Politics. No college credit is offered.

Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars ProgramCampus Box 1145 / One Brookings Dr. / St. Louis, MO 63130 / (866) 209-0691www.summerscholars.wustl.eduFive-week program for students completing 10th & 11th grade.  Two sessions.  60 courses spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Must have a B+ GPA or better.  Must have at least 1800 SAT score.  Earn up to 7 units of college credit.

Yale University Summer SessionP.O. Box 208355 / New Haven, CT 06520-8355 / (203) 432-2430www.yale.edu/summerFive-week program for students completing 11th grade.  Take classes with college students and receive college credit. There is also a Creative Writing program and a Summer Conservatory for Actors.

Writing / Journalism

Alfred University Summer Creative Writing Institute1 Saxon Drive / Alfred, NY 14802 / (607) 871-2111www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/writing.htmlOne-week creative writing institutes for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Classes are limited to 22 students, with students introduced to a variety of genres: poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock – Young Writers Workshop84 Alford Rd. / Simon’s Rock / Great Barrington, MA 01230 / (413) 644-4400http://www.simons-rock.edu/about/affiliated-programs/young-writers-

workshopThree-week workshop for 70-80 academically motivated students. This workshop focuses on using informal, playful, expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking.

Cal Poly Journalism Workshop – California Scholastic Press AssociationCSPA Student Office / 384 Mira Mar Ave. / Long Beach, CA 90814http://cspaworkshop.org/information.htmIntensive, prestigious two-week workshop, limited to 25 students completing 10 th – 11th grades who are considering a career in communications. Held at Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo. Participants will complete 35 journalism assignments.

Carleton College Summer Writing ProgramCarleton College / One North College Street / Northfield, MN 55057 / (866) 767-2275http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/SAP/writingThree-week writing program for students completing 11th grade. Teaches how to compose academic papers similar to those you will write in college. Students also read and discuss literature that will become the focus of their papers.

Denison University -- Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers WorkshopDepartment of English / Denison Unversity / PO Box M / Granville, OH 43023-0810http://www.denison.edu/academics/departments/english/reynolds/index.htmlEight-day workshop for students completing 10th – 12th grades. The Reynolds Workshop establishes a community of respect and sharing in which you will learn what it means to be a writer through daily workshops, group talks, readings, informal encounters with renowned professional writers, one-on-one conferences, and other events.

Duke Young Writers’ CampCarleton College / One North College Street / Northfield, MN 55057 / (866) 767-2275learnmore.duke.edu/YouthTwo-week writing programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Engage in stimulating classes in creative and expository writing. Programs are designed to meet the needs of motivated students who want to enrich their intellectual experiences beyond traditional academic settings.

Indiana University High School Journalism InstituteEmie Pyle Hall 200 / 940 East 7th Street / Bloomington, IN 47405-7108 / (812) 855-0895www.journalism.indiana.edu/hsjiOne-week intensive journalistic non-credit workshops for students completing 9 th – 12th grades wishing to explore journalism as an academic or career interest.

Iowa Young Writers’ Studio The University of Iowa / C215 Seashore Hall / Iowa City, IA 52242-1402 / (319) 335-4209http://www.uiowa.edu/~iyws/tableofcontents.htmTwo two-week sessions for students completing 10th – 12th grades. Students choose a single course of study – Poetry, Fiction, or Creative Writing – as their focus. Individual conferences, small classes, feedback, and a broad range of reading assignments.

Juniper Institute for Young Writers c/o University Conference Services / 918 Campus Center / 1 Campus Center Way / Amherst MA 01003www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwritersOne-week program for students completing 10th – 12th grades. Creative writing workshops, seminars, craft sessions, and readings.

Kenyon College Young Writers Kenyon Review Young Writers / 104 College Drive / Kenyon College / Gambler, OH 43022-9623 / (740) 427-5207http://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/ywinfo.phpIntensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated students aged 16-18. Program is designed to help students develop their creative and critical abilities with language.

Lake Forest College – Writing and Thinking Workshop 555 N. Sheridan Rd. / Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 / (847) 234-3100http://www.lakeforest.edu/academics/summer/wtw/default.aspTwo-week program for students completing 9th – 12th grades who want to explore writing in a non-traditional classroom setting without concern for grades.

Lewis & Clark College – Fir Acres Writers WorkshopMSC 37 / 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road / Portland, OR  97219 / (503) 768-7200www.lclark.edu/org/firacresTwo-week residency program in creative and critical writing and thinking skills.  50 students completing 8th – 11th grades.

Northwestern University – National High School Journalism Institute NHSI Journalism Division / Northwestern University / 1845 Sheridan Road / Evanston, IL 60208-2101 / (847) 491-3026www.medillcherubs.orgSix-week journalism program for students completing 11th grade.

Putney School Writing Program The Putney School Summer Programs / Elm Lea Farm / Putney, VT 05346 / (802) 387-6297http://www.putneyschool.org/summer/writing.htmlThree-week writing enrichment programs for students aged 14-17. Choose among creative writing, fiction writing, playwriting, and poetry.

Sewanee Young Writers’ Conference 735 University Avenue / The university of the South / Sewanee, TN 37383-1000 / (831) 598-1541www.sewanee.edu/ywcTwo-week creative writing program for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Students focus on a specific genre—poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.

University of Mississippi Journalism Institute Summer College for High School Students / Division of Outreach / 12-B.E.F. Yerby Conference Center / 689 Grove Loop / The University of Mississippi / University, MS 38677 / (662) 915-7621www.outreach.olemiss.edu/Summer_High_School/high_school/programs/journalism.htmlFive-week journalism program for students completing 10th -- 11th grades. Students will earn 7 hours of college credit.

University of Virginia Young Writers Workshop UVA Writers Workshop / The Curry School / P.O. Box 40273 / Charlottesville, VA / 22984-4273http://web.virginia.edu/ywwTwo- or three-week writing program for students completing 8th – 11th grades. Workshop choices include Songwriting, Poetry, Screen & Playwriting, Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction.

Math / Science / Engineering / Medicine

All Girls / All MathUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln / Center for Science, Math, and Computer Education / 251 Avery Hall / 880130 / Lincoln, NE 68588-0131 / (402) 472-8965www.math.unl.edu/programs/agamOne-week, reasonably priced math program for girls completing 9 th – 11th grades. One of ten Young Scholars Programs across the nation which are supported by the American Mathematical Society.

Awesome Mathc/o Dr. Titu Andreescu / 1721 Monaco Dr. / Allen, TX 75002 / (214) 549-6146www.awesomemath.orgThree-week intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students, competing 7th - 11th grades, from around the globe. For students who have not yet shone at the Olympiad level, as well as those wishing to expand what they have learned in programs such as MATHCOUNTS.

Baylor University – High School Summer Science Research ProgramDirector of the HSSSRP / Baylor University / One Bear Place, #972344 / Waco, TX 76798 / (254) 710-4288www.baylor.edu/summerscienceFive-week summer research opportunity for students completing 11th grade. Earn one semester hour of college credit. Develop familiarity with the operation of

instruments and interpretation of data obtained by techniques not usually available through high school laboratories. All students receive a scholarship covering tuition and room. Students are responsible for transportation and purchase of a meal plan. (Note that the 1st week of the program overlaps with the last week of high school.)

Caltrans Summer Engineering InstituteSan Francisco State University / 1600 Holloway Avenue / San Francisco, CA 94132www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/sei2009 or call (510) 286-6108Two-week program for students completing 10th and 11th grades who are interested in the engineering and technology fields. The program application process is competitive and only 50 students will be selected. No cost.

Canada/USA MathCamp 129 Hancock Street / Cambridge, MA  02139 / (617) 812-6339http://www.mathcamp.org/Bi-national five-week mathematics enrichment program for students aged 13 - 18.  Live and breathe mathematics; fascinating, deep, difficult, fun and gain knowledge, skills and confidence.  A variety of choices from classes, lectures, contests and projects.

Children's Hospital & Research Center OaklandFACES Summer Medical Academy / 747 Fifty Second Street / Oakland, CA  94609 / (510) 428-3000Faces for the Future: Summer Medical AcademyTwo-week commuter program for students 15 years and older. For motivated students interested in learning about medicine and medical school.  Provides students with exciting, hands-on and educational opportunities that relate to the practice of medicine, simulating life as a medical student or physician.  Gross anatomy labs, clinical skills workshops, guest speakers, clinical case studies and field trips. Comprehensive application process including essays and teacher recommendation.

Cornell University College of Engineering Diversity ProgramsCornell University / College of Engineering / Carpenter Hall / Ithaca, NY 14853-2201 / (607) 255-43261) Cornell Engineering : CURIE AcademyFor girls completing 10th – 11th grades. One-week summer residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science and want to learn more about careers in engineering. Competitive application process including essay, grades, recommendation. Reasonably priced.2) Cornell Engineering: CATALYST AcademyFor students completing grades 9-11. One-week summer residential program for underrepresented groups (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Competitive application process.

COSMOS – California State Summer School For Mathematics and ScienceFor students completing 8th – 12th grades. An academic four-week residential program for talented and motivated students. Classes are offered at UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Cruz. Admission is competitive. The application includes the student’s transcript, details of demonstrated academic achievement, participation in math and/or science projects and/or competitions, teacher recommendations, and responses to essay questions. Students pay only for room, meals and supervision; course instruction and materials are underwritten.www.ucop.edu/cosmos/

Hampshire College Summer Studies in MathematicsHCSSiM, Box NS / Hampshire College / 893 West St. / Amherst, MA 01002-3359 / (413) 559-5375www.hcssim.orgSix-week enrichment program for mathematically talented students completing 9 th – 11th grades. All activities are designed to actively engage participants in the processes of mathematical thought, to encourage them to see themselves as mathematicians, and to increase their awareness of the world of mathematics. Reasonably priced.

INSPIRE NASA Program (The Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience)www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.htmlEight-week, paid summer internship at NASA for students who have completed 11th & 12th grades. Students receive a small stipend in addition to lodging, meals, transportation, and on-site supervision and structured activities. Selection is based on student’s overall academic achievement and participation.

Mineta Summer Transportation InstituteCheryl Connolly, Director/ 1180 Spring Hill Way/ San Jose, CA 95120/ FAX: (408) 924-7565/www.transweb.sjsu.eduFree three and a half week program for any high school student. Can receive three San Jose State University units in Environmental or Political Science. You will learn about many diverse careers available in the field of transportation from marketing, public relations, safety, engineering, and science.

Mount Holyoke Summer Explorations And Research Collaborations for High School Girls (SEARCH) ProgramSEARCH / Mount Holyoke College / 50 College Street / South Hadley, MA 01075-1441 / (413) 538-2608www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/searchFour-week program for mathematically motivated girls completing 8 th – 11th grades who have completed three years of CP mathematics and who have a strong desire to explore open-ended problems in small groups (a research-like

environment).

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine1919 Gallows Road/ Suite 700/ Vienna, VA 22182/ (800) 745-4918www.nylf.org email: mededucator@nylf.orgIntensive ten-day program for students completing 8th – 11th grades who have demonstrated academic achievement, outstanding leadership skills and an interest in medicine. Students have the opportunity to experience the reality of a medical career through education, clinical research and technology with medical professionals. Scholarships available.

Programs in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)PROMYS / Department of Mathematics / Boston University / 111 Cummington Street / Boston, MA 02215 / (617) 353-2563www.promys.orgSix-week program for students completing 9th – 11th grades, at Boston University, designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists. Reasonably priced.

Research Science Institute (RSI)8201 Greensboro Drive / Suite 215 / McLean, VA 22102(703) 448-9062http://www.cee.org/rsi/index.shtmlSix-week program for 75 students completing 11th grade. Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and offered at MIT. Rigorous academic program emphasizing advanced theory and research in mathematics, the sciences, technology and engineering. Very competitive application process. No on-site cost to participants.

Rose-Hulman Operation CatapultRose-Hulman Institute of Technology / 5500 Wabash Avenue / Terre Haute, IN 47803 / (812) 877-1511www.rose-hulman.edu/catapultUnique three-week engineering and applied science program for students completing 11th grade. Integrate and supplement your previous learning while exploring fundamental scientific and engineering principles and systems. Reasonably priced.

Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete MathematicsRutgers University / Young Scholars Program / SERC Building, Room 225 / 118 Frelinghuysen Road / Piscataway, NJ 08854-8017 / (732) 445-2825http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/yspFour-week program for 30 mathematically talented students completing 9th – 11th grades, designed to encourage students to consider careers in the mathematical sciences. Provides a challenging introduction to discrete mathematics – a new and growing area of the mathematical sciences. Females and students from

underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Santa Clara UniversitySummer Engineering Seminar (SES) / School of Engineering / 500 El Camino Real / Santa Clara, CA  95053http://www.scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfmFive-day program for students completing 10th & 11th grades. The Summer Engineering program has two sessions and designed to acquaint participants with the engineering profession, motivating them to enter science and engineering majors.  Competitive application process. Girls and under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply. All on-site fees are paid by grants.

Smith College - Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP)SSEP / Clark Hall / Northhampton, MA 01063 / (413) 585-3060www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep/Four-week program for young women completing 8th – 11th grades with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine.  Hands-on research in life and physical sciences and in engineering.  Competitive admission process.

Stanford Medical Center 2-Day Summer WorkshopStanford Medical School Campushttp://smysp.stanford.edu/summer_medical_program.html2-day summer workshop for current sophomores and juniors who have a serious interest in pursuing a health or medical career. Immerse yourself in hands-on medicine, such as state-of-the-art anatomy and surgery simulations, lab demonstrations, and discussions on current medical topics. Develop a competitive portfolio for a medical or health career.

Stanford Medical Youth Science ProgramStanford University School of Medicine / 211 Quarry Road, Room N229 / Stanford, CA 94305-5705http:/smysp.stanford.edu/Five-week residential program for students (completing 10th – 11th grades) from a low-income background who are interested in science, medicine, and health and have demonstrated intelligence, maturity, and initiative. No cost to participants.

Stanford University Mathematics CampSUMaC / Stanford Universityhttp://math.stanford.edu/sumacFour-week intensive course in higher mathematics for mathematically talented and motivated students completing 10th – 11th grades. Students also participate in a guided research project, as well as group problem-solving sessions. Competitive admission process.

Stevens Summer ExperienceStevens Institute of Technology / Castle Point on Hudson / Hoboken, NJ 07030 / (800) 458-5323www.stevens.edu/admissions/summer

ECOES: Engineering and Science ExplorationTwo-week program for students completing 10th & 11th grades who would like to learn what it means to be a scientist or an engineer.The Euclid Program – Online courses in Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Physics, and Computer Science for college credit for students completing 10th & 11th grades.Programming Boot Camp – Two-week day camp for students completing 11th grade that will teach students the intricacies of high performance C++ graphical coding using OpenGL.

Summer Science ProgramSSP c/o Happy Valley School / P.O. Box 850 / Ojai, CA 93024-0850 / (866) 728-0999www.summerscience.orgTwo six-week enrichment programs in each of which 36 gifted high school students (completing 10th – 11th grades) complete a challenging hands-on research project in celestial mechanics. Students learn college-level astronomy, physics, calculus and programming, take telescopic observations, and write software to convert observations into predictions. Two campuses: New Mexico Tech in Socorro and Besant Hill School in Ojai, California.  Partially subsidized program.

Texas State Honors Summer Math CampTexas Mathworks / ASB South 110 / 601 University Drive / San Marcos, TX 78666 / (512) 245-3439http://www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps/hsmc.htmlSix-week intensive summer program for outstanding students, completing 9th – 11th grades, who are excited about mathematics. Topics include number theory, mathematica, computer lab, honors seminar, combinatorics, abstract algebra, analysis, and topology. Reasonably priced.

University of California Davis Young Scholars ProgramOne Shields Ave. / University of California / Davis, CA 95616ysp.ucdavis.edu/Unique six-week college credit program for 40 high achieving students completing 10th – 11th grades. An interdisciplinary summer research program in biological, environmental and agricultural sciences.

University of Michigan - Michigan Math & Science Scholars (MMSS)MMSS / 525 East University / 2082 East Hall / Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1109 / (737) 647-4466http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmssTwo-week enrichment programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. 15 student classes (taught by University of Michigan professors. Two different sessions cover a wide range of math and science topics.

University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology

University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering Y Applied Science / Office of Academic Program / 111 Towne Building / 220 South 33rd Street / Philadelphia, PA 19104-6391 / (215) 898-7246www.seas.upenn.edu/saastThree-week summer enrichment for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Programs include biotechnology, computer graphics, computer science, nanotechnology and robotics. College credit. Very expensive.

Vanderbilt UniversityPre-College PAVE Program / VU Station B #351736 / 2301 Vanderbilt Place / Nashville, TN 37235-1736 1-615-322-7827http://pave.vanderbilt.eduSix-week summer enrichment for students completing 11th – 12th grades. For those planning on a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program. Problem solving, technical writing, computer knowledge, laboratory skills, in addition to 3 formal laboratory exercises selected from a variety of engineering/pre-med/science fields.

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWUNDERS (Women, Understanding New Dimensions in Engineering Related Sciences)WUNDERS - WPI /100 Institute Road / Worcester, MA  01609 / (508) 831-5819www.wpi.edu/+gemsA one-week summer residential program for girls completing 8th – 11th grades and interested in science, math and engineering. Each program (9th-10th grade or 11th-12th grade) is limited to 20 participants and is highly selective. Reasonably priced.

Law / Government / Business / Entrepreneurship / Leadership

Alfred University Entrepreneurial Leadership InstituteSummer Programs / Carnegie Hall / 1 Saxon Drive / Alfred, NY 14802 / (607) 871-2612www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/business.htmlOne-week program for students completing 10th – 11th grades. Students choose between a financial track and a marketing track. In addition, they attend general sessions on creating a business plan and fundamental business topics such as accounting and the economic environment. Reasonably priced.

The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls StateBoys State contact: Tom Aboudara / (425) 431-2400 / taboudarasr@gmailcomGirls State contact: Vicki J. Crow / gsdirector@calegionaux.orgwww.boysandgirlsstate.orgOne-week summer program in Sacramento, CA for students completing 11th grade that focuses on participation in a “model state”, complete with “governing bodies” and elected “public officials”. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government. It is free to the students and paid for by the American Legion.

Camp Bentley Wall Street 101Camp Director / Bently College / 175 Forest Street / Waltham, MA 02452 / (781) 891-2598www.bentley.edu/camp/wallst.cfmOne-week program for students completing 11th – 12th grades. Participants explore the challenges of a financial trading environment during simulated trading sessions, and construct and analyze financial portfolios.

Camp Start-Up at the Johnson School at Cornell University213 Sage Hall / Ithaca, NY 14850 / (607-255-1437)www.johnson.cornell.edu/odi/campstartupOne-week program for girls completing 9th – 12th grades. Girls work in teams to create and present a business plan. Activities include business simulation games and networking sessions with businesswomen. Expensive.

Congressional Student Leadership ConferenceSponsored by LeadAmerica Leadership Conferences 1-866-FYI-LEAD (394-5323)Government Relations: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW/Suite 600/ Washington DC 20004Admissions: 1515 South Federal Highway/Suite 301/ Boca Raton, FL 33432www.cslc2009.orgOne- to three-week programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Leadership, career, international, and academic conferences, as well as Washington Summer Scholars program. Receive 2 or 3 units of college credit. Campuses include American University, Columbia, Fordham, Georgetown, Johns, Hopkins, Pace, San Diego State, Stanford, and more.

Constitutional Rights Foundation - Summer Law InstituteCo-Sponsored by the UCLA School of Law / 601 South Kingsley Drive / Los Angeles, Ca. 90005 / (213) 487-5590 or (213) 316-2128http://www.crf-usa.org/law_government/sli.htmFor students completing 9th – 11th grades. One-week program for students interested in learning about the American legal system.  Live on the UCLA campus and attend law-related classes, learn techniques of persuasion, debate and discussion and share lunch with a judge.

Entrepreneurship Boot Camp / Menlo College’s Intensive Summer Program for High-Achieving High School StudentsMenlo College / 1000 El Camino Real / Atherton, CA 94027www.menlo.edu/bootcampOne-week camp for high-achieving high school students. Will help students hone their creative ideas, recognize market opportunities, assess their potential, and understand the economics of production. The intensive program delivers an innovative college-level curriculum featuring team projects, hands-on labs, seminars, and field trips. Earn 2 college credits.

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar

Leadership program for 10th graders at 70 different sites.www.hoby.org or 1-818-851-3890 x400Must be nominated and registered by the high school. The seminars take place between mid-March and mid-June.

Junior Statesmen Foundation Summer School400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300 / San Mateo, CA  94402 / (800) 334-5353www.jsa.orgEnrichment programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades who have a passionate interest in politics and current events.  Choose from programs at Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford & Northwestern.  Take classes in US Government, foreign policy, constitutional law and comparative government.  Participate in debates and hear guest speakers.

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program at WhartonGordon B. Hattersley Suite, G95 / Jon M. Huntsman Hall / 3730 Walnut Street / Philadelphia, PA 19104 / (215) 573-9716http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/precollege/leadFour-week program for 30 students completing 11th grade. Participants attend lectures by Wharton School faculty and corporate executives, engage in team-based assignments including case study presentations, a stock portfolio competition and business plan development, and visit corporations. Reasonably priced. Competitive application process. Other LEAD programs are also available at other schools.

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)www.nslcleaders.orgHigh School students with demonstrated leadership skills are invited to experience a future career and life on a college campus. Programs include Engineering, Entrepreneurship& Business, Forensic Science, Inside the Arts, International Business International Diplomacy, Intelligence & National Security, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law & Advocacy, Mastering Leadership, Medicine & Health Care, Sports & Entertainment Management, and US Policy & Politics. A leadership component is included with each class and there is the opportunity to earn college credit. There is also a study abroad program.

National Teen Leadership Program (NTLP)P.O. Box 4486 / El Dorado Hills CA 95762 / (916) 244-7095www.teenleader.orgA high-energy 3-day program for students completing 8th – 11th grades, designed to motivate and inspire students to positions of leadership.

Washington & Lee University Global Scholars Program45 Court Street / New Haven, CT  06511 / (203) 773-1202www.globalscholar.orgA summer enrichment opportunity as a two-week seminar for 44 students completing 10th – 11th grades.  Students immerse themselves in college-level coursework on international relations.  Participants will video-conference with their

peers in Africa, Latin America and Europe, visit leading global institutions, and devise global youth campaigns.

The Washington Workshops Foundation3222 N Street N.W., / Suite 340 / Washington, D.C. 20007 / (800) 368-5688http://www.workshops.orgOne-week congressional seminar or three- or six-week internship programs for students interested in government and politics.  Intern assignment is in a Capitol Hill office and corresponds to the applicant’s Congressional district or state.  Can also choose a placement in the Hall of State, non-profit organizations and political campaign offices.

Talent Search Programs

Duke University Talent Identification Program1121 W. Main Street / Durham, NC 27701 / (919) 668-9100http://www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs/Students completing 8th – 11th grades qualify for the three-week Academy for Summer Studies or the Center for Summer Studies based on their SAT scores. These are mostly core subject programs and are offered at the University of Kansas, Appalachian State University, Texas A&M and Duke. Additional pre-college enrichment classes are also offered in other locations (including international) in many other areas. You can complete your own independent film, study in the rainforests of Costa Rica or conduct research in the Appalachian Mountains.  Look to develop your leadership abilities, immerse yourself in the culture of Paris, Florence, or Shanghai or hone your debate skills!

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Summer ProgramsAll CTY programs require demonstrated academic excellence, usually through superior SAT scores. See http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/oselig.html for eligibility criteria. The programs have a very early registration date (usually in January). Students are accepted, in priority order, starting with returning students, followed by additional students (prioritized based on test scores), followed by late registrants in a similar order. Programs include: CTY (completing 7th – 11th grades) CAA (completing 7th – 11th grades) Civic Leadership Institute – Baltimore and San Francisco (completing 10th –

12th grades) Global Issues in the 21st Century -- Princeton (completing 10th – 12th grades) CTY International --Mexico / Madrid / Nanjing – (completing 10th – 12th

grades)

Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD)617 Dartmouth Place / Evanston, IL 60208 / (847) 491-3782www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summerFour-week classes for academically talented students completing 8 th – 11th

grades. Minimum SAT test scores required. Choose from Equinox Civic Leadership Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago or a range of accelerated, honors, or AP classes at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Satori Camp, An Academic Adventure for Gifted StudentsSummer Session / Eastern Washington University / 120 Showalter / Cheney, WA  99004-2444 / (800) 831-6114www.satoricamp.orgOne-week exploration of academic enrichment and social activities for gifted junior and senior high school students.  Choose three mini-courses from a variety of offerings.  Reasonably priced.

Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)River Plaza / 9 West Broad Street / Stamford, CT 06902 / (866) 303-4744www.giftedstudy.comThree-week academic, recreational and social enrichment programs for gifted students. Specific classes oriented toward students completing 9th – 11th grades. Residential programs at Vassar, Bryn Mawr, Amherst, Emory, Princeton, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Texas at Austin, and Dartmouth .

Vanderbilt University Programs for Talented YouthPeabody #506 / 230 Appleton Place / Nashville, TN 37203-5721 / (615) 322-8261http://pty.vanderbilt.eduThree-week academic programs for gifted students completing 9th – 11th grades.

Art / Applied Arts / Music / Theater

The Art Institute of Boston (AIB)700 Beacon St. / Boston, MA 02215 / 617-585-6724 or 617-585-6729www.aiboston.edu/info/yoursummer or email: precollege@aiboston.edu3 ½ week program either online or residency at the college in Boston. It offers studio art and design courses for high school students interested in pursuing careers in the visual arts. You can earn 6 college credits for the residency program and build your portfolio for applying to art school. Limited tuition scholarships are available.

The Art Institute’s Summer Studio Workshopwww.summerstudio2008.com/westWeek-long workshops for students completing 10th-11th grades. 8 different locations – Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Monica, Santa Ana, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, and Henderson, Nevada. Work with industry professionals and get hands-on experience in design, media arts, fashion, or culinary fields.

California College for the Arts5212 Broadway / Oakland, Ca 94618 / (510) 594-3600

www.cca.edu/precollegeFour-week pre-college arts program, earning 3 units of college credit, for students completing 10th-12th grades.  Three-week Summer Atelier for students completing 9th grade. Choose from Creative Writing or studio options such as art, architecture, industrial design, color photography, graphic design and more!  Scholarships for those demonstrating financial need or students bringing unique diversity to the campus.

California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA-InnerSpark)1010 Hurley Way, Suite 185 / Sacramento, CA 95825 / (916) 274-5815www.innerspark.usFour-week program for high school students. Instruction in animation, music, dance, film and video, theatre, creative writing, and the visual arts.  Located in Valencia, CA.  Residential program.  Admission based on applicant’s potential for professional development as demonstrated through audition, portfolio review, screening and teacher recommendations. Needs-based scholarships available.  Students will receive 3 units of CSU course credit.

Digital Media Academy1925 Winchester Boulevard / Suite 109, Campbell, Calif. 95008 / (866) 656-3342www.digitalmediaacademy.orgOne-week camps for students completing 9th-11th grades.  Hands-on, project-based digital media courses at Stanford University, University of Texas, South Carolina, and San Diego. Video game creation, robotics, web design, digital filmmaking and more.

Eastman Community Music School26 Gibbs Street / Rochester, NY  14604 / (800) 246-4706www.esm.rochester.edu/summerMusic programs for advanced high school students (completing 10th-11th grades) include composition, choral arranging, music history, music theory and more. Course lengths vary.

Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp1717 S. Chestnut Avenue / Fresno, CA 93702-4709 / (559) 453-2267www.fresno.edu/department/music or email: music@fresno.eduOne week camp for students completing 5th – 11th grades. Programs are offered in instrumental music, strings, voice, piano, and contemporary worship. An audition is required for consideration.

Fashion Institute of Design & Marketing919 South Grand Ave. / Los Angeles, CA  90015www.fidm.edu/admissions/days-of-fashion“Three Days of Fashion” for students completing 10th-12th grades. Discover career possibilities in the fields of fashion, interior design and entertainment. Choose among 4 campuses; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County or San Diego.

iD Tech Camps1885 Winchester Blvd. / Suite 201 / Campbell, CA 95008 / (888) 709-TECHhttp://www.internaldrive.com/program_details.htmMultiple one-week camps for students aged 7-17 (age requirement varies by camp). Many university campuses to choose from. Choices include video gaming, programming, movie editing and film, robotics, and web design.

Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts CampP.O. Box 199 / Interlochen, MI 49643 / (231) 276-7472http://www.interlochen.org/camp/Three- to six-week arts programs for high school students.  Visual arts, music, motion picture arts, theatre, dance, and creative writing.  Intensive one-week institute programs are also offered. Scholarships available based on financial need or special talent.

Otis College of Art and Design Summer of ArtContinuing Education Division / 9045 Lincoln Blvd. / Los Angeles, CA 90045 / (800) 527- OTIS (6847) or (310) 665-6864www.otis.edu/soa or email at: soa@otis.eduFour-Week program for high school students who will be at least 15 by July 5th. Students are immersed in a rigorous, creative environment with other students who are passionate about art and design. In addition to building their skills, participants explore and experiment in their selected area of concentration.

Pacific Northwest College of ArtPre-college Summer Studios / 1241 NW Johnson Street / Portland, OR  97209 / (503) 821-8967www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/precollege/One-month Intensive college prep foundation art program for high school students, with concentrations in Fine Art, Design, or Graphic Novel.  Create, design and analyze art through studio work, lectures and field trips. Students may or may not choose college credit option.

Pratt Institute Pre-College Program200 Willoughby Avenue / ISC Building, Room 205 / Brooklyn, NY 11205 / (718) 636-3453www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollegeFour-week college-level study.  Students immerse themselves in a program of art, art history, architecture, creative writing, fashion design, graphic design, fine arts and cultural studies modeled after Pratt's BFA offerings.  Upon completion of the program, students earn four elective college credits.

Putney School Arts Workshops The Putney School Summer ProgramsElm Lea Farm / Putney, VT 05346 / (802) 387-6297http://www.putneyschool.org/summer/artsintro.htmlThree-week enrichment programs for students aged 14-17, with an ongoing, serious interest in the visual and performing arts. Students may also choose to combine a half-day writing workshop with an arts workshop.

San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) Precollege Program800 Chestnut St. / San Francisco, CA 94133 / (415) 749-4554www.sfai.edu/precollege or email at: precollege@sfai.eduFive-week, five-college-credit course of study especially designed for those artists who have completed the 10th grade, but who haven’t started college. The program introduces participants to what it’s like to be in art school – to the broad range of techniques, concepts, and debates that make up the contemporary art scene.

Savannah College of Art and DesignPO Box 2072 / Savannah, GA 31402-3146 / (800) 869-7223http://www.scad.eduFive-week college credit program for students completing 11th grade or one-week pre-college enrichment for students completing 9th-10th grades. Choose between Atlanta and Savannah campuses.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago37 South Wabash Avenue / Chicago, IL 60603 / (312) 629-6100www.saic.edu/continuing_studies/high_school/summer_institute/index.htmlTwo and three week program for students completing 9th – 11th grades wanting to study art, design or writing.

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Pre-College Summer Studio230 The Fenway / Boston, MA  02115 / (617) 269-1219www.smfa.edu/precollegeFive-week program for students completing 10th-12th grades.. Includes painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, media art and public art aimed at developing students' creativity and art making skills.

Seattle University The Young Eight String Seminar – Chamber Music Summer Program901 12th Avenue / P.O. Box 222000 / Seattle, WA 98122-1090 / (800)426-7123www.theyoungeight.comTwo weeks of chamber music and performance opportunities with resident string octet “The Young Eight”. Rehearse and work intensively, one-on-one with this highly respected ensemble. All high school students who play violin, viola, and cello are eligible. Audition recordings are required.

Skidmore College815 North Broadway / Saratoga Springs, NY  12866 / (518) 580-5052http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/precollegiate/index.cfmFive-week pre-college program in the Liberal and Studio Arts. Designed for highly motivated and talented high schools students completing 10 th-12th grades who wish to augment their studio art experiences.  Work alongside college students and interact with national known visiting artists. College credit given.

Smithsonian Latino Center -- Young Ambassadors Program

Capital Gallery / 600 Maryland Avenue, SW / Suite 7042, MRC 512 / Washington, DC  20024 / (202) 633-1268www.latino.si.edu/educationThis is a national leadership program for students completing 12th grade and enrolling in a four-year college or university. Twenty high school seniors with an interest and commitment to film, design, visual, performing, or literary arts as it pertains to Hispanic culture will be selected.  It consists of two components: a one-week all expenses paid seminar at the Smithsonian and a four-week paid internship at a premier museum or cultural organization in local communities across the US.  The aim of the program is to cultivate the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts and culture fields through one-on-one interaction with artists, curators, historians, and other museum and arts professionals.

University of California, San Diego Summer Session Office, MC 0179 / 9500 Gilman Drive / La Jolla, CA 92093-0179 / (858) 534-5258www.summerprograms.ucsd.edu La Jolla Playhouse Summer Conservatory is an intensive five-week acting

experience (for students completing 9th-11th grades) for the serious performer. UCSD Jazz Camp (ages 14 through adult).is an intensive five-day program for

intermediate to advanced level music students.

University of the Pacific Pacific Music Camp / 3601 Pacific Ave / Stockton CA 95211 / 209.946.2416www.go.pacific.edu/musiccampA community of professional musicians, educators and Conservatory faculty dedicated to the development of musical skills in high school musicians.  One-week offerings include a variety of ensembles and elective classes combined with fun social activities.Choose among Brubeck Institute Jazz Camp, Junior Band & Orchestra Camp, Senior Band, Orchestra, Choir Camp, and Senior Piano Camp. Junior or Senior state honor band members receive a scholarship discount. Reasonably priced.

Washington University in St. LouisArchitecture Discovery Program / Campus Box 1089 / One Brookings Dr. / St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 / (314) 935-6200http://www.arch.wustl.edu/index.lasso?pgID=147Intensive two-week program for students completing 11th grade who have a strong interest in architecture.

Military School Programs

Norwich UniversityFuture Leaders Camp / 27 I.D. White Ave. / Northfield, VT  05663 / (802) 485-2531www.norwich.edu/flcTwo-week summer program for students completing 9th-11th grades.  Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and meet physical requirements.  Designed to instill basic

principles of small group leadership, ethics, teamwork, self-respect, self-confidence and self-discipline.  Norwich is a private military college.

United States Air Force AcademyAdmissions Office / 117 Decatur Road / Annapolis, MD 21402 / (410) 293-4361www.academyadmissions.comOrUnited States Naval Academywww.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htmStudents completing 11th grade.  Two sessions.  Experience cadet life.  Attend workshops.  Selective eligibility.  Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, PSAT of 58 verbal / 56 math or SAT 580 verbal / 560 math and in good physical condition.

United States Coast Guard Academy – Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)31 Mohegan Ave. / New London, CT 06320 / 860-44www.admissions.uscga.edu/aimAIM is a program for high school juniors interested in serving their country and exploring technical degree programs. For 6 days students are immersed in Coast Guard tradition and Academy life: in the classroom, in the engineering lab, on the playing fields, on the parade grounds and on the water. You must be a U.S. citizen, in good health and physical condition.

United States Military Academy - Summer Leaders Seminar at West PointInvitational Academic Workshop / Office of Admissions/United States Military Academy /646 Swift Road, Official Mail & Distribution Center / West Point, NY  10996-1905 / (845) 938-4041http://admissions.usma.eduProgram for students completing 11th grade.  3 sessions of concentrated one-week seminars at West Point. Experience life at West Point.  3.5 GPA.  Students will experience all aspects of the Naval Academy, including the academic program, physical training, and midshipman life.

Overseas Programs

Abbey Road Overseas Programs8904 Rangely Ave. / West Hollywood, CA  90048 / (888) 462-2239www.goabbeyroad.comFor students completing 9th-11th grades. Three- to four-week summer immersion and pre-college programs in France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Canada. Programs facilitate cross-cultural immersion, intensive language study, new academic subjects, travel excursions and personal growth.

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA)1811 W. North Ave., Suite 201 / Chicago, IL  60622 / (773) 342-0200http://www.acasummer.com/index2.htmPre-college enrichment programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades.

Choose between 2,3,4 and 6 week programs in Boston, at the University of Wisconsin, at the University of Seville in Spain, in Costa Rica and Panama, or at the Institute Europeo in Florence, Italy. Participate in classes, internships or language immersion programs.

American Council for International Studies (ACIS) Educational Tours343 Congress Street / Suite 3100 / Boston, MA 02210 / (800)913-7151www.acis.comOne- to four-week educational tours of the Americas, Europe, China, Mexico, Africa and Australia. Most programs include educational sightseeing and lectures on local history, culture and politics.

American Institute for Foreign StudyRiver Plaza / 9 West Broad Street / Stamford, CT  06902 / (800) 913-7151www.summeradvantage.comStudents 16 and older. Four- to six-week study abroad programs in China, France, Russia, England, Italy or Spain. Earn college credit. Homestay or university residence hall, language immersion, cultural activities.

American School of Paris, FranceSummer Study Programs / 900 Watt Whitman Road / Melville, NY 11747 / (800) 666-2556www.bestsummerever.comThree- or five-week programs for students completing 9th – 11th grades. French immersion and cultural experiences. Classes at the Sorbonne. Optionally earn college credits.

The Cambridge TraditionOxbridge Academic Programs / 601 Old Cathedral Parkway, Suite 7R / New York, NY 10025-2186 / (800) 828-8349www.oxbridgeprograms.comFour-week program for students completing 9th – 11th grades. Choose from over 65 courses in medicine, law, business, politics, criminology, writing, etc. Grades 10 - 12.  Live on campus.  Immerse in 2 academic/creative subjects.  Experience cultural field trips.

ECI – Edu-Culture InternationalP.O. Box 2692 / Berkeley, CA 94702 / (510) 845-2231www.educulture.orgTwo – three weeks of classes, one week of immersion, 3 days – one week of travel in Costa Rica, Spain, or France. Ages 15 – 18. Must have two years of high school Spanish or French, depending on the country. Expensive.

EF Educational ToursEF Center Boston / One Education Street / Cambridge, MA  02141-883www.Eftours.comFor educators to enrich their classroom teaching through international travel. Student groups “learn it by living it.”

The Experiment in International LivingWorld Learning / Kipling Road / P.O. Box 676 / Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 / (800) 345-2929www.worldlearning.orgChoose from 27 countries. For students who are completing 9th – 12th grades. Language training, community service.  Ecological and outdoor adventures.  Three- four- and five-week programs. Home stays.

Intrax Study Abroad600 California Street, FL 10 / San Francisco, CA 94108 / (415) 434-1221www.intraxinc.com/study-abroad.phpCompletely immerse yourself for one month in another culture.  Improve your language skills and make friends.  For ages 15-18.  Programs in 16 countries.

Oxbridge Academic Programs 601 Cathedral Parkway, Suite 7R / New York, NY 10025 / 1-800-828-8349www.oxbridgeprograms.comFor students completing grades 9th – 11th grades.  Four weeks in the heart of Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Montpellier, or Barcelona.  Stay in dorms.  Breakfast and dinner provided.  Variety of courses, plus French/Spanish language courses.  Knowledge of French/Spanish not required to attend.

Oxford Advanced Studies Program – The Oxford EdgeP.O. Box 2043 / Darien, CT 06820 / (203) 966-2886www.oasp.ac.ukThree and a half week enrichment program in a range of subjects, with small-group seminars and one-to-one tutorials. Open to students completing 10 th, 11th, and 12th grades; must be 16 years old at the start of the course. College credits recommended.

The Oxford Tradition Oxbridge Academic Programs / 601 Cathedral Parkway, Suite 7R / New York, NY 10025 / (800) 828-8349www.oxbridgeprograms.comFour-week program for students completing 9th – 12th grades. Live on campus.  Immerse in 2 academic/creative subjects - many majors.  Workshops, excursions.

People to People Student AmbassadorsDwight D. Eisenhower Building / 1956 Ambassador Way / Spokane, WA 99224-4004 / (509) 568-7901 or 1-800-669-7882www.studentambassadors.orgThree week enrichment programs for students completing 9th-11th grades. Since 1963, Student Ambassador Programs has taken thousands of young Americans across international borders. Many destinations around the world.

Putney Student Travel345 Hickory Ridge Road / Putney, VT  05346 / (802) 387-5000

www.GOPUTNEY.comOne-month programs focusing on global issues and community service for students completing 9th – 12th grades. Program options include interaction with locals in Cambodia, China, El Salvador, Madagascar, or Rwanda; community service in Vietnam or Ecuador, global community seminars at Yale; or language immersion in France, Spain, Costa Rica or Argentina.

Summer Discovery Pre-college Enrichment Programs / 1326 Old Northern Blvd. / Roslyn, NY 11576 / (800) 645-6611 or (516) 621-3939http://www.summerfun.comFor students completing 9th-10th grades.  Choose among four-week programs at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Cambridge University, Spain, Florence, Italy, and University of Sydney in Australia.  Receive college credit, take enrichment courses, test prep, community service, driver’s ed, intensive business program, intensive theater program sports and college visits.

Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship ProgramJapanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) / 1840 Sutter St. / San Francisco, CA 94115-3220(415) 567-5505www.jcccnc.org10-day program for 8th – 11th grades. Explore your Nikkei heritage, participate in your community, create international friendships, gain leadership skills, and travel to Japan and live with a family. $1,000 scholarships are available.For questions email Lori Matoba: lmatoba@jcccnc.org

Tasis Programs in Europe(202) 965-5800www.tasis.comFour-week study abroad programs for students aged 13 to 18 years old. Explore Switzerland, England, Spain, or Italy.  Language and cultural immersion.

Tufts University European Center – Tufts Summit108 Packard Ave. / Medford, MA 02155 (617) 627-3290http://ase.tufts.edu/frenchalps/tuftssummit.htmFive-week International Relations and interactive French language courses for students completing 11th – 12th grades. French home-stay, hikes, and other excursions.

Service Programs

Landmark VolunteersP.O. Box 455 / 800 North Main Street / Sheffield, MA 01257 www.volunteers.com/experience/d.php?ref=Google-D&gclid=CJiMvc6r2ZACFSFaagodkGo-XwVolunteer with one of 58 nationally recognized nonprofit organizations, each with

a two-week summer program. For students completing 9th-11th grades. Choose from environmental, historical, cultural, or social service nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Student Conservation Association (SCA)P.O. Box 550 / Charlestown, NH  03603 / (603) 543-1700www.thesca.orgAges 15-18.  Go to a National park or Forest with a team to spend a month on a conservation assignment.  May build trails, shelters, and restore habitats.

Visions Service AdventuresP.O. Box 220 / Newport, PA 17074-0220 / (717)567-7313www.VisionsServiceAdventures.comAges 14 - 18.  Community service work and cross cultural learning & outdoor explorations.  Destinations in the US and abroad.  Program length is 3 – 4 weeks.  Live with 25 students and 6 staff members.

World Horizons InternationalP.O. Box 662 / Bethlehem, CT 06751-0662 / (800) 262-5874www.world-horizons.comSummer programs with a purpose!  Main focus on doing community service, cultural immersion and language immersion.  Four week trips to various locations around the world.  Environmental program too. .Earn up to 30 hours of community service credit per week. Locations include: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Dominica, Fiji, Iceland, India, Italy, Utah, and New York.

Outdoor Programs

Lawrence Hall of ScienceSummer Science Camps / (510) 642-5134www.lawrencehallofscience.org/summercampOne-week Marine Biology or Wildlife Biology Research Camps or backpacking in the Emigrant Wilderness. For high school students of all ages.

Sail Caribbean79 Church Street / Northport, NY 11768 / (800) 321-0994 or (631) 754-2202http://www.sailcaribbean.comSail Caribbean is a summer program specializing in sailing and scuba initiatives with a focus on leadership training, marine biology and community service. 10-21 day programs for teens aged 13-21.

Yosemite InstituteP.O. Box 487 / Yosemite, CA  95389 / (209) 379-9511 ext 33 / email: yosemitefieldresearch@naturebridge.orgwww.yosemitefieldresearch.org Offers quality two-week educational and wilderness programs in Yosemite National Park.  Summer Field Research, for students completing 10th or 11th grades, can earn college credit through research programs in collaboration with

National Park scientists.  Wilderness Backpacking programs offer an in-depth wilderness experience. Need-based scholarships are available for gifted and motivated students.