Current Programs & Activities

  Opportunities in Alphabetical Order with no Designated Deadline

ACA New Jersey Summer Camp Fairs                  Grades 9 – 12                         Please see fair dates listed below

            - Attend a camp fair to learn more about summer camp opportunities throughout NJ and beyond. This is an opportunity to learn about summer camp events throughout the state, some of them include: sleepaway, special needs, special programs, academic, sports, travel, teen camps, travel, language immersion, cultural immersion, teen travel, photography, creative writing, theater, culinary, SAT prep, etc…  The fair dates and locations are: 1/15/12: Summit, 1/18/12: Princeton, 1/21/12: Princeton and Somerset, 1/22/12: East Rutherford and Springfield, 1/28/12: Freehold, 1/29/12: Fort Lee and East Hanover, 2/05/12: Bridgewater, 3/3/12: Freehold, and 3/25/12: Mt. Laurel. For more information regarding these events, please visit: http://www.acacamps.org/camp-fairs.                      Added: 12/16/11

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Winter Pre-College Program                     High School Students                        Please visit website for details regarding application submissions

            - Art and design classes are offered for students interested in pursuing careers in the visual arts. The Winter Pre-College Program offers students the opportunity to take seven-week face-to-face college credit courses starting February 18. Online workshops start March 10 and four-week face-to-face workshops start March 10. This is a great chance to build portfolios and experience as well. For more information, please visit: http://www.lesley.edu/aib/curriculum/precollege_courses.html#winter.                    Added: 02/03/12

Baruch Leadership Academy Summer Program                          Grade  9-11    Deadlines vary depending on program

Students will engage in PSAT/SAT prep, social activities, site visits to examine different careers.  Students will have the opportunity to assess their talents and passions while gaining significant exposure to potential professions. 

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/leadership/index.html         Added: 03/16/12

Boston University College of Engineering Spring Open House                Grade 12                    Please register online in advance

            - Students who have been accepted into Boston University’s College of Engineering, this is for you. This open house is an opportunity to provide accepted students the chance to learn more about the College of Engineering programs, research and opportunities, and the campus. Open house dates are: April 6, 13, or 20. Students will also listen to the Dean speak, meet faculty and staff, and participate in laboratory experiences. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.bu.edu/eng/admissions/undergrad/openhouse/.               Added: 01/20/12

Bryn Mawr in View              Grades 10 – 11                       Must register online in advance

            - Sophomores and juniors, this is an opportunity for you to shadow a Bryn Mawr College student for a day. You and your family are invited to attend one of the following dates: February 20, March 19, or April 9. The day begins at 8 AM and concludes at 3 PM. Students will be able to spend the day with a college student including attending a class, having lunch in the dining hall, and visiting other locations on campus. Students may also be able to participate in admissions programs, tour the campus, etc… For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/in-view/.                    Added: 01/06/12

10^th Annual Forensic Science Symposium at Cedar Crest College: Women in Forensic Science                      Anyone who is interested in forensic science may attend              Event is: 03/24/12 from 8 AM – 4:15 PM

            - This symposium is organized by forensic science students who are part of the Forensic Science Student Organization. The symposium includes presentations by regional and national experts as well as forensic science alumnae from Cedar Crest College. Preregistration for this event is preferred. For more information, please visit: http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/academics/forensic_science/symposium.shtm.                       Added: 02/03/12

Coastal Carolina University   Discovery Days                    Grade 12                    Event days: 03/24/12 & 04/14/12; please register online in advance

- Students interested in Coastal Carolina University, you have an opportunity to attend one of the two Discovery Days on 03/24/12 or 04/14/12. Campus tours, an admissions presentation, and special presentations from academic colleges are available to interested students. Financial aid counselors and current students will also be available to meet with. Registration starts at 9 AM on each day. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.coastal.edu/admissions/visits.html#open.                        Added: 12/23/11

Women in Science Day, Sponsored by The College of St. Elizabeth                    Female students                     Event is: 03/14/12; please register in advance

            - The event will be from 9 AM – 2 PM. The Women in Science Day is an opportunity to help encourage female students to consider majoring in science. Career opportunities, panel discussions by women scientists, and interactive demonstrations will be conducted in the fields of: medicine, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, & foods and nutrition and education. A luncheon, a question & answer session, and a keynote speaker are also scheduled for this event. For more information and to register in advance, please call 1-800-210-7900 or send an email to apply@cse.edu.                Added: 02/03/12

Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College Program                          Grades 11 & 12                     Please visit website for deadlines

            - This is an opportunity for students to take part in lectures and laboratory experiments on the Metropolitan and College at Florham campuses. Students must be taking advanced placement and honors courses in subjects such as literature, science, art, and mathematics to be eligible. For more information please call: 201-692-6504 or email: mcp@fdu.edu. You may also visit: http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=2748.                               Added: 10/07/11

Felician College Open House                        Grade 12                    Please register online in advance

            - Open house dates are February 25 and April 21, 2012. Students who are interested in Felician College, this is an opportunity to learn about Felician’s academic programs, athletic programs, housing, student life, admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. For more information and to register online, please visit: http://www.felician.edu/admissions/undergraduate.asp?psection=open_house.                    Added: 01/27/12

Junior Crimson Day presented by Grove City College (PA)                    Grade 11                    Event is: 04/14/12

            - Opportunity for current juniors to learn about what Grove City College has to offer you. Interested students have an opportunity to learn about majors offered, career service resources, listen to and take part in conversations with professors, take part in a discussion led by the Dean of the Chapel who will discuss the Christian background of the college, and tour the campus. An optional financial aid workshop is also available at the end of the day. For more information and to reserve your placement, please visit: http://www.gcc.edu/Junior_Crimson_Day.php.               Added: 02/17/12

Harding University Winter Preview                        Grades 11 & 12                     Please contact the Office of Admissions Services to register at: 1-800-477-4407

            - Winter Preview will be on President’s Day, February 20, 2012. Students are invited to tour the campus, learn about the admissions process, have lunch on campus, meet with current students and faculty, tour the campus, etc… For more information, please visit: http://www.harding.edu/admissions/winterpreview.html.                        Added: 09/23/11                

Hofstra University High School Juniors Spring Open House                   Grade 11                    Please register online in advance

            - Juniors Spring Open House will be Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 8:30 AM – 1 PM. Students will have an opportunity to learn about prospective majors, explore the campus, and discover academic and extracurricular opportunities the school can provide. For more information and to register, please visit:  http://hofstra.edu/Admission/adm_eventreg.html.                 Added: 11/04/11

Hofstra University High School Sophomores Preview Day                      Grade 10                    Please register online in advance

            - Sophomores Preview Day will be Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 9 AM – 12 PM. This is an opportunity for students to have an introduction to college life, including a campus tour and an information session explaining the college search process. For more information and to register, please visit:  http://hofstra.edu/Admission/adm_eventreg.html.                 Added: 11/04/11

Johnson & Wales University Early Enrollment Program (EEP)                         Grade 11                    See website for application deadline

            -  Earn credit to Johnson & Wales while still in high school

            -           The EEP program allows students to earn college credit at JWU while completing their senior year of high school.  Students must be highly motivated and have a strong academic background and a drive towards achievement. Potential areas of study are:  Business, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Technology. For more information, fees, and application materials, please visit: www.jwu.edu/admissions.                      Added: 11/09/11

Johnson & Wales University, JWU Preview Day at the Providence Campus                Grade 12                    No registration deadlines listed, please visit website below

            - Students interested in JWU, this is for you.

            - Seniors who are interested in bringing their high school transcript for a preliminary review with an admissions officer is invited to take advantage of one of the many JWU Preview Days at the Providence Campus. The Preview Days are: 09/24/11, 10/15/11, 11/12/11, 12/10/11, 01/28/12, 02/18/12, 03/17/12, 04/14/12, and 05/12/12. For more information, please visit: www.jwu.edu/providence/visit or call: 1-800-DIAL-JWU (342-5598).                                    Added: 09/16/11

Kids Guide of Activities and Other Opportunities in NJ, PA, & NY                   Grades 9 – 12

             - Looking for activities and services to get involved with, check this resource site out.

             - Students interested in finding out what activities and services are offered throughout NJ, NY, & PA, please visit: http://www.kidsguide.com/. This resourceful site connects you directly to activities & opportunities happening throughout the year.

Some include: camps - (summer & year round)

                    enrichment activities - (ranging from art, computers, cooking, crafts, dance, filmmaking, gardening, language, music, science, theater, gifted & talented, etc...)

                     educational services - (including testing and study skills)

                     health services - (including specialized services). Activities are also listed in the forms of: outdoor educational centers, historic sites, museums, planetariums, music & dance, theater, etc...

                                                                                                                                                                                Updated: 08/25/11

Kutztown University Math/Science Careers Open House                            Grade 12                     Register in advance

            - Open house is: Saturday, March 3, 2012. Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet with faculty and students to discuss various math/science careers, etc... For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.kutztown.edu/admissions/visit/.     Added: 11/09/11

Montclair State University Broadcasting Orientation Day                                   Grade 12

            - Seniors interested in pursuing broadcasting, this is for you. Discover what the broadcasting program at Montclair State University is about. Have an opportunity to view the facilities and take a campus tour. Orientation days are held at DuMont Television Center on campus. Please contact Stephanie Wood at 973.655.7870 regarding upcoming dates. For more information, please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/Arts/prospective/broadcasting.html.                        Added: 12/23/11

Montclair State University Dance Days                  Grade 12                    Events are: 12/02/11 & 04/13/12; No deadline listed, register online in advance

            - Students interested in pursuing dance at MSU, this is for you.

            - Learn more about the dance programs at MSU including career opportunities, auditions, and the admissions process for dance at MSU. Have an opportunity to take a guided campus tour and view a dance concert by Montclair State students. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/Arts/prospective/visit.html.                       Added: 08/31/11   

Montclair State University Theater Days               Grade 12                    Events are: 11/18/11 & 03/09/12; No deadline listed, register online in advance              

            - Seniors interested in pursuing theater, this is for you.

            - Discover what the theater program at Montclair State University is about. Have an opportunity to view the facilities, take a campus tour, and learn about the auditioning process. For more information and to register online, please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/Arts/prospective/visit.html.       Added: 08/31/11

Penn College of Technology Open House               Grades 9 – 12             Event is: 03/24/12                  Please Register Online in Advance

            -  The Open House runs from 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. This is an opportunity for students to meet faculty, learn about majors in over 100 careers, tour labs and classrooms, tour the campus, attend a Choosing Your Major session, tour on campus housing, and interact with current students about the Campus Life Involvement Fair. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.pct.edu/openhouse/.                        Added: 01/20/12

Raritan Valley Community College, High School Early Credits Program                      Grades 11 – 12            Deadline: please visit website listed below

            - Students, have an opportunity to take college courses while still in high school to earn college credit. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The application fee is $25 and the course fee for the first course is $150 (plus additional fees). Additional costs, fees, and instructions on how to apply are at: http://www.raritanval.edu/pstudents/earlycredits.html. Please note: a signature from your principal or your guidance counselor is required on your registration form. If you are interested in taking an English or Math course, you must take a placement test in the RVCC Testing Center. For an English course, the test can be waived if you provide an SAT Critical Reading score or 540 or an ACT English score of 24. For a Math course, the test can be waived if you provide an SAT Math score of 530 or an ACT Math score of 22; or an SAT Math score of 550 or ACT score of 23 for Precalculus or Statistics. To contact an RVCC counselor, please call: 908-526-1200, ext. 8330 or 8336 for academic advising availability/ to schedule an appointment.                Added: 02/17/12

Rowan University Open House                    Grade 12                    No deadline listed, No registration required

            - Students interested in Rowan University, this is for you

            - Open house dates are: 10/09/11, 10/23/11, 11/06/11, 03/04/12, and 04/01/12. Students will have an opportunity to learn about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, student life, meet with faculty members including academic advisers and campus life administrators, and tour the campus. For more information, please visit: http://www.rowan.edu/provost/academic_affairs/admissions/campustours/.             Added: 08/31/11

Rutgers Day 2011                  Grades 9 – 12                         Event is: 04/28/12 from 10 AM – 4 PM

            - Admittance is free and the activities will take place regardless of the weather at the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Have an opportunity to enjoy various activities, tours, exhibits, and performances including the Zimmerli Family Day, Ag Field Day, the New Jersey Folk Festival, and the Faraday Lecture with friends and family. Scarlet Knights athletic events will be taking place as well. For more information, please visit: http://rutgersday.rutgers.edu/.       Added: 12/02/11

Shippensburg University Saturday Open House Programs                      Grade 12                    Please register in advance

            - Saturday Open House dates are: December 3, 2011, March 24, 2012, and April 14, 2012. Students will have an opportunity to meet current students, faculty members, academic Deans, attend an academic session, tour the campus, etc… For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.ship.edu/Admissions/Open_House_Program/.                Added: 11/18/11  

Smith College Spring Preview                     Event is: 03/31/12                  Please register in advance

            - Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about financing a college education, interact in a student panel, learn about the college admissions process and how applications are reviewed, learn about student life, and eat lunch on campus. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.smith.edu/admission/springpreview/index.php.              Added: 02/17/12

Stanford Summer Session                            Ages 16 and up          Deadlines Vary By Age

Stanford’s High School Summer College provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom. All program participants build their own schedule of challenging college-level courses that will be documented on an official Stanford University transcript. Credit earned may be transferable to other colleges and universities. Students in the program interact with peers from across the U.S. and around the world while sampling the unique recreational activities available on campus and in the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area

.http://summer.stanford.edu/programs/                                          Added: 03/16/12

Stockton College Open House                      Grade 12                    Register in advance

            - Open house dates are: 11/13/11, 12/04/11, and 04/15/11. Students will have the opportunity to tour the campus and facilities, meet with deans, faculty, admissions and financial aid counselors, athletics, student life staff, and current students. Students will also have the chance to learn about potential majors that they may pursue. For more information and to register, please visit: http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=64&pageID=124.            Added: 11/09/11

Sweet Briar College Explore Engineering Weekend Event                                  Female High School Students                        No deadline specified, register online in advance

            - Explore Engineering Weekend Event is March 2 – 3, 2012. This is a hands-on, team oriented opportunity for students to learn more about engineering. Students have an opportunity to stay with college aged mentors, explore the engineering programs at Sweet Briar College, and meet engineering faculty. The event costs $30. This includes meals, snacks, overnight accommodations, supplies, and a t-shirt. For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.sbc.edu/engineering/explore-engineering-high-school-girls.                        Added: 12/02/11

Technology Student Association, TEAMS Competition               Grades 9 – 12             Please visit website regarding registration and deadlines

U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol Teens Program                 Grades 9 – 12                         Please see website regarding application and locations

            - If you are interested in pursuing aviation, space, or the military, this is for you. There is no obligation to join the military to participate in this program!

            - Students have an opportunity to learn how to lead, hike, camp, and grow in physical fitness. This cadet program is especially for students who have interest in the U.S. Air Force Academy and other service academies. Cadets meet two hours a week and one Saturday a month and have the opportunity to attend various summer, career, and leadership programs. For more information, please visit: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/html/teens.htm. For steps on how to apply: http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_home/teens/       Updated: 08/25/11

Washington University-St. Louis Summer Programs                    Grades 10-11                                                                                                             Deadlines vary depending on program

Participants can choose either the writing, pre-med, or photojournalism institute.  Applicants are required to have a B+ average or better and 1800 SAT score or 180 PSAT score.  Students will be engaging in learning the many facets of their chosen program, while enjoying fun social activities.  Participants will also get to meet some top mentors in their selected field and experience a taste of college life at Washington University.

http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/institutes                                            Added: 03/16/12

Additional Opportunities Organized by Most Current Deadlines

Walt Disney World A+ for Teachers                      Grades 1 – 12                         Deadline: 04/13/12

            - Students, you must write a 300 word essay explaining why a teacher deserves an A+. If your essay is selected, you and your favorite teacher will win a free 5 day/ 4 night accommodations (including free breakfast and dinner) for up to 4 family members at a Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotel, free Walt Disney World 1 day park pass, and free tickets to DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.downtowndisneyhotels.com/teachers.                    Added: 03/05/12

NJIT Center for Pre-College Programs, The Academy College Courses at NJIT Program                  Deadline for Summer Session: 05/24/12

            - Students with a strong academic background are eligible to earn up to 8 college credits in classes taught by NJIT faculty. Classes meet on Saturdays during the spring session and Monday through Thursday during the summer session. Course credits can be applied to an undergraduate degree at NJIT and most other colleges/universities. Students will have the option to live on campus during the summer session. Course offerings include: architecture, business, information technology, engineering, English composition, mathematics, and science. There is a $60 application fee. Tuition is $447 per credit. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.njit.edu/precollege/studentprograms/academy.php.                    Added: 11/23/11

Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Empowerment Conference         Grades 10-11                                          Deadline: 05/31/12

Sophomores and Juniors may apply to attend this conference for students with leadership potential, interest in changing the world, and strongly believe in social justice and diversity. This program includes three phases: a four day summer residential conference, a conflict resolution training weekend during the fall and a final training weekend during the next spring. 

http://martinlutherkingconference.com/home.html                                   Added: 03/23/12

Lebanon Valley College Summer Music Camp     Grades 9-12               Deadline: 06/15/12

Calling all musicians and vocalists; come join the fun at our 26th annual Summer Music Camp. Learn from professional music faculty at a college known for its programs in music, music education, music business, and music recording technology. Share your love and passion for music with other students from all over the East Coast. You can plan your own camp experience by selecting a mix of primary programs, ensembles, and lessons. Performance areas include concert band, string ensemble, piano, guitar/bass, jazz band, and theater vocals.

http://www.lvc.edu/music-camp/                                                                      Added: 03/16/12