Summer Opportunities for the
Gifted*
Summer of 2008
This Table also Includes 2006 and 2007 Listings
Disclaimer: *This is a listing, not an endorsement, of some of the programs available to high school (and elementary) students and is published for the convenience of those seeking summer programs. Information about the programs below has been given to this office by the guidance department and department chairs in our schools. Refer to program endorsement by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Clark University previously had a no-cost summer program; this may again be instituted in 2009. The Student Conservation Association (no cost), and People to People (fees required) have been endorsed by our students as have the Learn About Business Seminar at Ramapo College and the Gillette Economics Leadership Seminar.
Information for 2006 and 2007 will be retained; 2008 programs will be listed above previously posted programs. Using FIND (CTRL + F) will assist you in locating desired information.
For a listing of American Camp Association
accredited camps, visit
http://find.acacamps.org/finding_a_camp.php
| Bryn Mawr Summer Programs for High School Women - Grades 9-12. Writing, Science, Women of Distinction. Visit http://www.brynmawr.edu/summerprograms/ 04/01/08 | Residential tuition is $3,000 for writing and science (3 weeks) and $1,100 for Women of Distinction (1 week). | 2008 |
| Marist College (Poughkeepsie, NY) Summer Pre-College Programs - Grades 10-11. Business, environmental science, fashion game design, sports communication. Program runs from July 13-26, 2008, with an Visit http://www.marist.edu/precollege for information. 04/14/08 | all-inclusive fee of $2,800. | 2008 |
| The CURIE Academy at Cornell University for Females - Grades 10-11. Due 04/15/08. Female students, especially minorities-- African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics/Latinas. Summer program July 20-26 for math/science females who have completed at least algebra II and advanced in science through the 11th-grade level. Introduction to Engineering program; Visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie 02/04/08 | $650 tuition. Other expenses paid by Cornell U. except for travel. | 2008 |
| Northwestern University National High School Music Institute - Grades 9-12. Due 03/10/08 (ED) and 04/25/08. June 29 - August 1, 2008. Summer program cost is $4,400 (includes tuition, room, board, health insurance, field trips). Two-week classical guitar program is $1,850. $50 nonrefundable application fee. “Auditions” may be submitted on a high-quality recording. http://www.music.northwestern.edu/precollegecommunity/nhsmi/ 03/07/08 | $4,400 or $1,850 for two weeks | 2008 |
| Boston University Summer Programs - Grades 10-12. Honors Program and Summer Challenge Program. Six-week credit program fee is approximately $6,500 and less for no credit. Visit http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/ 02/26/08 | The two-week programs are $2970 until May 1 when tuition is higher. | 2008 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert Cook Summer Honors College Grades 10-11. Due 04/01/08. July 13-26, 2008. Visit http://old.www.iup.edu/honors/shp.html for information. 03/03/08 | Tuition, room and board, $750. | 2008 |
| Global Works Summer Travel Programs - Ages 14-18. Community Service, Cultural Exchange, Language Learning, and Adventure Travel. Tuition scholarships are available on programs to: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand. Visit http://www.globalworkstravel.com/ssa.php for information. 03/03/08 | Tuition range: $3500-$5700 for three- to four-week programs. | 2008 |
| Brown University Summer Programs - Grades 9-12. Summer Leadership Institute and Pre-College. Wide variety of offerings from mini courses to meet students’ needs. Leadership Institute June 29-July 11 is $3,200. Visit http://brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/index.php for more information. 02/28/08 | Tuition runs from $1,500 for a one-week course to over $5,000 for a four-week course. | 2008 |
| University of Southern California (USC) Summer Seminars, Architecture, and other programs - Grades 10-12. Summer Seminars July 6 to August 2 and other programs. Seminars offer a myriad of three-credit topics. Visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/admissions/programs/summer/seminars.shtml for information on the seminars and other programs. 02/05/08 | Tuition is about $5,000. | 2008 |
| Julian Krinsky PreCollege Summer Program - Ages 15-18. Variety of summer camps with programs at Penn, Princeton, internships in Philadelphia, Film Production Academy, etc. American Camp Association accredited. Details and application: http://www.jkcp.com 02/20/08 | Three-week session is $4,400. | 2008 |
| American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) Summer Programs for High School Students. Wisconsin, Spain, Italy, Costa Rica & Panama, D.C.-Philadelphia-Boston. Two- to six-week academic programs plus a teen travel camp (tuition not listed). Visit http://www.acasummer.com/index2.htm 02/20/08 | Tuition ranges from approximately $1600 to $7700 not including air travel. | 2008 |
| Oxford Royale Academy Summer Program - Ages 16-18. Broadening Horizon Program Two- and Four-week Sessions July 6 - August 30. Visit http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/ 02/20/08 | Two week sessions are $4,675; four weeks, $8,770. | 2008 |
| Girls Exploration on Mathematics and Science (GEMS) at Delaware State University (Dover) - All Grades. Due 03/10/08. Summer program July 13 - August 2. Must have completed Algebra II and Biology with an overall B average. Apply through Gateway or at http://gems.desu.edu Phone: (302) 857-7869; e-mail gems@desu.edu 02/14/08 | US Government Funded. | 2008 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Summer Seminar - Grade 12. Make the transition to MCLA - June 25-July 19. Public college with a private atmosphere in the Berkshires. Summer enrichment program for students with academic potential. No cost to qualified students. Must be attending MCLA in the fall. Apply at http://www.mcla.edu/iesummer 02/14/08 | No fee | 2008 |
| Vanderbilt Summer Academy - Grades 9-11. Due 04/18/08. Session II, June 15-28, and Session II, July 6-26. Details and application: http://www.pty.vanderbilt.edu/ 02/14/08 | Tuition, Session I, $1,900; Session II, $2,750. | 2008 |
| Suffolk University Residential Summer Institute - Grades 9-11. Two-week programs July 13-26, 2008. Variety of courses. Tuition: Visit http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/889.html 02/11/08 | The total cost is $1125 by April 15, 2008; $1375 after April 15, 2008. | 2008 |
| Cornell University Catalyst Program on Engineering for Males - Grades 9-11. Due 04/15/08. Males who excel in math/science, especially African American, Native American, and Latino/students. Program runs July 20-26. Should have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applications are available at http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/office-diversity-programs/summer-programs/highschool-programs/catalyst/index.cfm 02/04/08 | Tuition is $650. Other expenses paid by Cornell U. except for travel. | 2008 |
| University of Virginia 4-Star Camps - Grades 7-12. Enrichment Programs of 2 to 4 weeks. Academic or SAT/ACT prep. Details at http://www.4starcamps.com/ 01/22/08 | Basic tuition runs between $2,700 and $5,200 with extra sports programs available. | 2008 |
| Sail Caribbean 2008 - Grades 9-12. Summer sailing programs. Academic credit plus the ability to earn from 5 to 40 community service hours. Visit http://www.sailcaribbean.com/ 01/22/08 | Basic programs range between $4,000-$6,000 with optional additions to $9,500. | 2008 |
| Summer at Barnard College Pre-College Programs - Grades 10-11. Liberal Arts and Leadership. Partnership with Columbia University. Information at http://www.barnard.edu/pcp/summer.html | Prices range from $1,000 (commuter) to $4,600 with room/board. | 2008 |
| ASSE USA International Student Exchange Program. Study abroad - Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. School year, 3 months, or 6 weeks and summer. No foreign language required. http://www.asse.com/United_States/index.html | Program fees run between $4,000 and $8,700. | 2008 |
| Abby Road Summer Programs. 9-12. Europe and North America. Visit http://www.goabbeyroad.com/ for details | Fees including airfare range between $5,800 and $8,300 (Greece/Italy/France). | 2008 |
| Norwich University Summer Achievement, Challenge & Fun - Grades 9-11. Future Leaders, Drill Team, Engineering Academy. http://www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms.html | Tuition is approximately $750 - $1500. | 2008 |
| Summer Institute for the Gifted. Grades 4-12. Courses at college campuses. Visit http://www.giftedstudy.com/ for details. | Tuition $3995 ($4595 at Princeton and UC Berkeley). | 2008 |
| Landmark Volunteers - Grades 10-12. Two-week summer opportunity to volunteer your time helping others. http://www.volunteers.com/ | Tax-deductible contribution of approximately $1500 for a two-week summer program; $750 for a one-week spring program. | 2008 |
| Sojourns Abroad for College age students. Live in Siena, Italy, or Paris. Fall, spring, summer cultural immersion for college age students. Visit http://www.sojournsabroad.org/ | Programs run around $17,000. | 2008 |
| Windsor Mountain Student Travel. Due by 04/01/08. China, Caribbean, Peru, Southern Africa, Puerto Rico, etc. Visit http://www.windsormountain.org/ for details. 01/16/08 | Tuition (excluding travel) ranges between $4,695 - $5,200. | 2008 |
| Vanderbilt Summer Academy Medical School 101 age 16 and over. Due 02/15/08. July 6-26, 2008. Mission: to train the best students, educated by the best faculty, in the best environment, to become the best physicians and scientists. Details and application: http://www.pty.vanderbilt.edu/ 01/16/08 | Tuition is $2,750. | 2008 |
| OxBridge Academic Summer Programs in Europe. 9-12 Some deadlines have passed. Oxford, Cambridge, France and Spain. 02/01/08 but vary Details at http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/ 01/16/08 | Tuition runs about $7,000. | 2008 |
| Summer Study Programs Pre-Collegiate Experience. 9-12. Due 05/01/08. Penn State, Colorado, Paris. College credit (6.5 weeks) or enrichment programs (2 and 3.5 weeks). Visit http://www.summerstudy.com/. Program descriptions/prices vary. 01/16/08 | Tuition runs from $2,200 to $7,200. | 2008 |
| Pratt Institute Pre-College Program July 7 - August 1, 2008. Class offered on Saturday and Sunday beginning 02/02/07: architecture, portfolio development, creative writing, foundation art, painting/drawing, and photography. http://www.pratt.edu/newsite/index.php?group_id=98&div_id=4022# | Tuition is approx. $2,295 plus fees. | 2008 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall Summer Educational Programs, Wallingford, CT - Grades 6-12. Writing, Math/Science, English, JFK Institute in Government June 29 - August 1. Also offered: summer in China, Paris, and Spain plus a Summer Arts Conservatory. Financial aid available; due 02/15/08. Info: http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms | Tuition/fees/board range from $2,330 to about $6,000. | 2008 |
| The George Washington Summer Scholars - Grades 9-11. 10-day mini courses June 22 - July 2--law & evidence, photojournalism, election politics, biomedical engineering http://www.summerscholars.gwu.edu/ | Tuition from $2330. | 2008 |
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Carnegie Mellon, a summer of exploration - Grades 10-12. Due 05/01/08. Summer of 2008 pre-college program June 28 - August 8, 2008. AP/EA, game academy, music, art, drama, etc. Visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/ 10/08/07 |
Residential fees are approximately $6,000 to about $6,500. | 2008 |
| MED USA Conference for High School students at Johns Hopkins University - All Grades. Considering a career in Medicine - June 16-20. Hands-on experiences: Clinical training, clinical experiences, surgery, rapid response life support, etc. Visit http://www.medusa-us.com; e-mail, applications@medusa-us.com. 05/31/07 | Tuition is $895. | 2007 |
| Sports Broadcasting Camp (Fifth Annual) - Grades 9-12. Register now. July 23-27 Montclair State University campus. The Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp Topics: Game preparation, writing & interviewing skills, sports talk radio, radio and television calls, on-air presentation. http://www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.com or (908) 233-1113 05/07/07 | fee is $645 and admission is limited to 60 campers, first-come, first-serve basis. | 2007 |
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The CURIE Academy at Cornell University - Grades 10-11. Due 04/16/07. Summer program July 21-28 for female engineering students, especially African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics/Latinas who have completed at least algebra II and advanced in science through the 11th-grade level. Introduction to Engineering program; Visit http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie. 01/25/07 |
$450 tuition. Other expenses paid by Cornell U. except for travel. | 2007 |
| Empowering Young Ladies Summer Leadership Academy - Ages 8 - 18. Four-week program at ESC Academy, Tewksbury, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Focus: Crating & Maintaining Effective Relationships, Identifying & Using Your Gifts and Talents, Valuing & Accepting Your Body, Knowing & Expressing Your Voice, Respecting & Appreciating Diversity, and Setting & Achieving Your Goals. July 2 - August 3. Andrea Romano, Program Director: http://www.hcesc.com 03/27/07 | Tuition: $750 by June 1; $850 June 2 or after. | 2007 |
| Learn about Business Seminar at Ramapo College - Grades 9-11. Due 06/01/07. Sponsored by the Foundation for Free Enterprise at Ramapo College. Gain insight into the core of economic principles that affect American business and begin to look at the world through the eye of the entrepreneur. Girls’ session, July 30 - August 1; Boys’ session, August 1-3. Apply through Gateway. Web site: http://www.fffe.org 04/02/07 | There’s a $50, all-inclusive registration fee. | 2007 |
| The Robert E. Cook Honors College of Indiana U. (PA) Summer Honors Program for High School Students - Grades 9-10. Due 06/15/07. Summer program July 15-28. Up to 200 students will be accepted. Visit http://www.iup.edu/honors/SUMMER/SUMMER.HTML for information. Variety of courses offered. 03/21/07 | Tuition including room/board is (only) $750. | 2007 |
| Discover Busine$$ Teen Camp - Grades 9-11. Due 06/08/07. Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies, Farleigh Dickinson University. July 16-20 in Madison, or July 23-27 in Teaneck. Sessions from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=1259 for information. 03/21/07 | Tuition is $490 plus $20 registration; lunch and snacks are provided. | 2007 |
| Frontiers Summer Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Grades 10-11. Due 05/31/07. Research and learning experience in math, science, and engineering. Program runs from July 8-20 with a . Information can be found at http://www.admissions.wpi.edu/Frontiers/ 03/05/07 | Tuition, room, board: $2,100 | 2007 |
| Writers Workshop at Susquehanna University summer program - Grades 10-11. Due 05/01/07. Summer program for high school students June 24 - 30. Located in Selingrove, PA. Information/application: http://www.susqu.edu/writers/ww05.htm | All-inclusive fee is $580. | 2007 |
| TCNJ Civil Engineering summer camp - Grade 11. Due 04/13/07 (early) or by 04/30/07. Interest in civil engineering. Camp dates: July 8-12. Enrollment limited. Application is available at Brochure: http://www.tcnj.edu/%7Eengsci/CE/Outreach.pdf Application Form: http://www.tcnj.edu/%7Eengsci/CE/CECamp.pdf | The $290 total cost covers tuition, room, board, and entertainment expenses. | 2007 |
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Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics - Grades 9-11. Due 04/15/07. Growing field of discrete mathematics - July 9 - August 3. Females and students from underrepresented groups encouraged to apply. Site: http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/ysp/ and for other programs go to http://www.ams.org/careers-edu/mathcamps.html
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Tuition is $3,500 and is inclusive Monday morning - Friday afternoon. Some scholarships are available for those in need. | 2007 |
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Girls Exploration on Mathematics and Science (GEMS) at Delaware State University (Dover) 9-12. Due 03/19/07. Summer program July 8-28. Must have completed Algebra II and Biology with an overall B average. US Apply through Gateway or at http://www.desu.edu/special/summer_programs/summer_programs.htm Phone: (302) 857-7050; e-mail gems@desu.edu 02/23/07
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Government Funded. | 2007 |
| The University of Chicago Summer Session 2007 for High School Students - Grades 9-11. Summer programs. Earn a year’s worth of language credits in the summer. Info at: https://summer.uchicago.edu/programs.cfm | Tuition varies according to programs of study, approximately $3200 to $7200. | 2007 |
| The Madeira School Summer Programs 2007. McLean, VA - Girls Grades 7-11. Summer camps offering a variety of programs are offered; tuition varies. http://www.madeira.org/today_at_madeira/summer_home.aspx 03/07/07 | Tuition listed on web site | 2007 |
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Heidelberg College (Tiffin, OH) SummerBerg - Grades 8-11. Summer program. Two-week sessions. Visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/summerberg/ for information.
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basic tuition of $2395. | 2007 |
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American Collegiate Adventures (ACA) Summer Programs for High School Students. College credit may be earned. Wisconsin, Spain, Italy. Two- to six-week academic programs plus a teen travel camp (tuition not listed). Visit http://www.acasummer.com/index2.htm 03/07/07
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Tuition ranges from $1600 to $7500 not including air travel. | 2007 |
| University of Delaware Summer College 2007 - Grades 10-11. July 7 - August 11. http://summercollege.honors.udel.edu/index.html. 02/23/07 | Fee: $4895. | 2007 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Summer Program for Women - Grades 8-11. Due 03/09/07. July 15-25 program for women who excel in science/math. WUNDERS (Women Understanding New Dimensions in Engineering Related Sciences) program http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/WUNDERS/ Highly selective; 20 students will be accepted. 02/23/07 | tuition is $500 inclusive. | 2007 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Summer Program For African Americans, Latinos, and American Indians - Grades 9-11. Due 03/09/07. July 4-14 program for minorities interested in science/math/engineering. Strive, a program for African Americans, Latinos, and American Indian students to explore engineering, math, and science fields. inclusive. http://www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/ 02/23/07 | Tuition is $500 | 2007 |
| The Art Institute of Boston at Leslie University Young Artist Residency - Grades 11-12 (might be 10-11). Due 06/01/07. July 5 - August 4. Earn 6 college credits. Exposure to a variety of careers in the arts with visits to studios of working artists, designers, animation studios, and to WGBH for a behind-the-scene look at public television. Info at http://www.lesley.edu/aib/curriculum/yar_program.html 02/23/07 | Tuition is $3630 | 2007 |
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Summer Academy for High School Students - Grades 9-11. July 9 - August 3, 2007. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture. Visit http://www.pafa.edu for more information. 02/20/07
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Tuition is $2,100; add comprehensive residential services through Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs for an additional $3100. | 2007 |
| Georgetown University 2007 Summer Programs for High School Students - Grades 9-11. Five-week program offering a variety of summer courses. Earn up to 12 credits. Visit http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/spp/summer_college/ | Tuition is $965 per credit; housing, $1,500; fees, $120; meal plan, $750. | 2007 |
| Salem Summer Academic Programs for Girls - Grades 9-11. July 1-13 or July 15-27. Visit http://spotlight.salem.edu/ | Basic tuition is $2,395. | 2007 |
| Ithaca Summer College for High School Students - Grades 9-11. One-, three-, or five-week sessions. Visit http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege | Tuition ranges from $1,075 to $6,290. | 2007 |
| University of Dayton Women in Engineering summer camp - Grades 9-11. July 8-13. Information at http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie/ | Fee is $400 and includes meals, room, and events. | 2007 |
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Works Summer Travel Programs - Grades 9-12. Community Service,
Cultural Exchange, Language Learning, and Adventure Travel.
Tuition scholarships are available on programs to: Costa Rica, Ecuador,
Mexico, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand. Visit
http://www.globalworkstravel.com/ssa.php for information.
02/15/07 |
Tuition range: Approximately $3500-$4800 for three- to four-week programs. | 2007 |
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Penn State’s Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) Camp 2007 - Grades 10-11. Register by 03/16/07 or 04/02/07. June 24-30, 2007, in University Park Campus, State College, PA. Academically talented young women who have (or will) taken precalc/calculus, chemistry, and physics. Up to 36 students will be accepted. Fee includes housing, meals, and materials. Visit http://www.equity.psu.edu/wise/wisecamp.asp for application. 02/09/07
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Tuition: $350 by 3/16; $425 by 4/2. | 2007 |
| Junior Statesmen Summer Programs - Grades 9-12. Summer Schools and Symposia. Study at Princeton, Yale, Stamford, or Georgetown. The symposia (U. Texas, U. of Washington, USC, UC Davis, Ohio State, Princeton) fees vary for the 4 days are under $500 including housing and breakfast/dinner. Log on to http://www.jsa.org for program details. 02/12/07 | Tuition of $4150 includes books, room/board for the summer school; Symposia, under $500 | 2007 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Volunteer Vacations 2007 - Ages 15-19. One day to three weeks. White Mountains, Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park, and the Berkshires. Visit http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/index.cfm for information. 02/09/07 | Slight membership fee | 2007 |
| Summer Scholar’s Program, Pace University, NYC - Grades 10-11. Apply by 06/22/07. Wide variety of courses - July 15-21. Visit http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=9934 for information. Scholarships are available. Students should have an 85 grade average. 02/07/07 | Tuition is $1250 includes tuition, dorm, two meals per day, Broadway show, Commuter tuition is $650. | 2007 |
| Summer Engineering Camp at University of Houston for African-American Juniors - Grade 11. Apply by 04/15/07. Mentoring & Enrichment Seminar in Engineering Training (MESET). Math/science persons wanted. June 3 - 15, 2007. http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/?e=camps 02/07/07 | The camp is $200 not including transportation; scholarships are available. | 2007 |
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Cornell University Catalyst Program on Engineering for Underrepresented Students - Grades 9-11. Due 04/16/07. African American, Native American, and Latino/a students who excel in math and science are eligible. Program runs July 21-28. Should have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Forms are available at http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst 01/31/07
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Tuition is $450 (stipends are available based on need) | 2007 |
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Boston University Summer Programs - Grades 9-11. Honors Program and Summer Challenge Program. Six-week credit program fee is approximately $6,000 and less for no credit. The two-week programs are $2860 until May 1 when tuition is higher. Visit http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/ |
$2860 for two weeks to $6000 for 6 weeks | 2007 |
| Trooper Youth Week Program at the State Police Academy in Sea Girt - Grade 11. Due 04/16/07. Understanding of the role of the law enforcement officer; interested in career: 7/19-13, 7/23-27, or 8/6-10. Must be physically fit, good reputation & sound moral character, meet acceptable academic standing, interest in law enforcement as a career, good physical health & participate in a physical fitness program; participate in a structured, well-disciplined program. 02/06/07 | No fee | 2007 |
| Academic Treks and Broadreach Summer Programs - All Grades. Adventure, Language Immersion, Marine Science, etc. Visit http://www.gobroadreach.com/. For language immersion, marine science of community service adventure, visit http://www.academictreks.com/ where tuition runs . 01/28/07 | Adventure programs around the world; tuition is $4,000 - $8,000; Academic treks between $4,000 and $6,000 | 2007 |
| Alfred University summer program - Grades 10-12. Alfred offers a wide variety of programs from academics, to sports, to leadership. Visit http://www.alfred.edu/summer/ 01/28/07 | 2007 | |
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Summer Program - Grades 11-12. Summer Program. Three-day programs in California. The World of fashion and entertainment. Information: http://www.fidm.com/admissions/days-of-fashion/index.html 01/28/07
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Fee is only $250, but that excludes airfare, food, and lodgings. | 2007 |
| W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute - Grades 10-11. Due 02/28/07 for scholarships of up to $3,000. 2007 Summer Program June 23-July 28, Princeton, NJ. Variety of programs offered nurturing scholarship and leadership potential in high-achieving youth. Apply at http://webduboisscholars.org/index.php 01/28/07 | Approximate tuition is $6,000 with scholarships up to $3,000 available | 2007 |
| Earlham (IN) Explore College Summer Program - Grades 9-11. Due 06/01/07. June 24 - July 7. . Visit http://www.earlham.edu/~eac/ 01/25/07 | Tuition is $1,550 for room, board, and two semester hours of college credit. Books, supplies and off-campus activities are extra | 2007 |
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Lebanon Valley College
Daniel Fox Youth Scholars Institute Summer Program - Grades 9-11.
Due 03/23/07. Pre-college experience offered June 24 - 29.
Choose from 17 programs in the arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Scholarship available for students that are underrepresented in math and science (African-American, Latino, Native American). Apply online at http://www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars |
$430 fee for room, board, and extracurricular activities. | 2007 |
| Studio Art Centers International - Florence, Italy - Grade 12. Summer art program study of Italian culture. Register by 05/15/07. Program runs from June 28 to July 28. Visit http://www.saci-florence.org/ for details. 10/18/06 | The tuition and fees runs approximately $6,200. | 2007 |
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University of Delaware Summer College - Grades 10-11. “Live the life of a college student at the center of the East Coast!” July 7 - August 11, 2007. Earn UD credit; choose from an array of challenging courses taught by University professors. Visit http://summercollege.honors.udel.edu/index.html for information. 11/28/06
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Fee is approximately $4750 for out-of-state students. | 2007 |
| Julian Krinsky Model UN Summer Program July 1- 28, 2007, at the University of Pennsylvania for ages 15-18. Details and application: http://www.jkcp.com/#; click on Model UN. Exploration of foreign policy, international relations, and global politics. | Tuition is $5,000 and includes room and all on-campus meals. Additional features and camps available. | 2007 |
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Summer Institute for the Gifted River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902 (866) 303-4744 |
Deposit: $275
Total: $3,795
(Princeton and UC Berkeley, $4,495) |
2007 |
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American Institute for Foreign Study Summer Advantage River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902 (800) 913-7151 http://www.summeradvantage.com China, England, France, Italy, Russia, Spain |
Fees range from approximately $5,500 to $7,500 depending on destination | 2007 |
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Harvard Summer School - Grades 9-11. Enroll soon for 4- and 8-week sessions, June 23-August 17, 2007. Secondary school program. Application and details: http://www.ssp.harvard.edu/.
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Totals approximately $4,295 for 4 weeks and $8,525 for 8 weeks | 2007 |
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Syracuse University Summer College - Grades 9-11. Enroll by 05/15/07. Financial aid deadline is 04/05/07. Visit http://www.summercollege.syr.edu/ for details
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Credit and non-credit six-week, two-week, and one-week programs range from $6,245 to $750. | 2007 |
| SPARK Summer Program at Rutgers for Kids - Grades 6-10. Educational and Fun Summer Program. Program goal is to broaden the mind and imagination, encourage creativity, discovery, and a passion for learning along with having fun. Two sessions: July 9-27 and July 30-August 17. Visit http://www.spark.rutgers.edu 01/18/07 | Tuition runs from $1725 to $3480. | 2007 |
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Cheshire Academy Summer Program - Grades 7-11. Academics and Activity June 29-August 3. International environment: only about 25% of the students come from the States. Visit http://www.cheshireacademy.org/ June 29-August 3. 01/18/07
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Five-week boarding tuition, $5660. | 2007 |
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Clemson University Summer science, engineering, and architecture enrichment program E-208 Martin Hall Box 345136 Clemson, SC 29634-5136 http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/summerscience/index.html
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One-week classes, $700
Two-week classes, $1,400
College-credit courses, $2,100 |
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| Vanderbilt University Pre-College PAVE Program June 25, 2007 to August 3, 2007. Course of study designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program, fortify strengths possibly increase test scores. . Visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/pave/ayindex.html for application. | Tuition/room/board is $5,655 | 2007 |
| Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Program - All Grades. Dance, visual, music, theater, creative writing. Information: http://www.walnuthillarts.org/summer/index.html. 01/24/07 | Tuition range is $4300 to $5900. | 2007 |
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Youth for Understanding
USA 2380 Massachusetts Avenue, Ste. 101 Cambridge, MA 02140 Study abroad with some scholarship opportunities. Japan, Germany, Europe, etc. http://www.yfu-usa.org |
Tuition range is approximately $7,000 to $20,000 | 2007 |
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Premed 101 Extreme Summer, College of St. Elizabeth - All Grades. Summer camp runs from July 23 - August 5. Applications due by 05/30/06. Application forms are in the Gifted & Talented office. Visit http://www.premed101.4t.com/ for information. 05/09/06 |
Tuition of $1850 includes room, board, tuition, books, and activities fees. Some scholarships of $1200 are available. | 2006 |
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Experiment in International Living Kipling Road P.O. Box 676 Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676 (800) 345-2929 |
Fees vary according to country and are approximately in the $4,000 - $6,000 range for a 4- or 5-week program. |
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University of Maryland Young Scholars Program 2103 Reckord Armory College Park, MD 20742 |
Earn 3 college credits in just 3 weeks:
July 9-28, 2006
Approximately $2,800 |
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The Junior Statesmen Summer School 400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300 San Mateo, CA 94402 (800) 334-5353 |
Campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and Northwestern.
Approx. 4-week sessions
Tuition: $3,875 |
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NJIT Pre-college Academy Summer 2006 - Grade 9-12. Science, Math, Engineering, Technology and Business, July 5 - August 7. Apply by 05/06/06. Earn transferable college credit. Visit http://www.njit.edu/v2/PreCollege/ 02/27/06 |
Tuition/fees: $300/credit, $300 student fee, and books; on-campus room, $850 (5 nights/5 weeks), and $350 board. |
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Baylor University High School Summer Science Research Fellowship Program One Bear Place #97344 Waco, TX 76798-7344 |
May 29 – June 30, 2006
Rising 12th graders; deadline, March 10.
Fee for meal plan & service fee $345-$545. |
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Northwestern University National High School Institute Summer Program - Grades 9-12. Film & video, Forensics, Theatre Arts, Policy Debate June 25-July 29, 2006. Visit http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi for further information. 02/10/06 |
Tuition basic fee is $4,100. |
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St. George’s University Grenada, West Indies http://www.sgu.edu/website/sguwebsite.nsf/home/index.htm; summer camp is under Academics. |
Premed and Prevet Summer Camp June 29 - July 9 Ages 15-17 $1,500 fee. |
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The Washington Workshops Foundation Washington Internship Experience 3222 N Street, NW, Suite 340 Washington, DC 20007 (800) 368-5688 |
Two sessions: June 18-July 8 and July 9 – 29
$2,950 (extra weeks can be added to first session on a pro-rata basis) |
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People to People International Student Ambassador Programs |
Fees vary. An Australian experience would run around $5,000 |
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Gillette Economics for Leaders (GEFL) summer programs by the Foundation for Teaching Economics - Grade 11. Eight-day economic education and leadership programs from June 18 – August 13 at leading colleges and universities such as Cornell, William and Mary, Texas, etc. Application online at http://www.fte.org. Apply by 03/03/06. Parent survey at http://www.fte.org/aboutus/parentsurvey.php. 02/02/06
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Only a $100 registration fee and transportation charges; FTE pays for lodgings, meals, and materials. |
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Lebanon Valley College Youth Scholars Institute - Grades 9-12. June 25-30, 2006, program for exceptional high school students. Choose from 16 programs: http://www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars Apply by 02/17/06. 01/24/06
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Participants receive a full-tuition scholarship; room, board, and extracurricular activities fee is $420. |
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Virginia Tech C-Tech2 Summer Program for women - Grade 11. Two-week program July 9 - July 22, 2006. The focus is to expose individuals to engineering, science, and technology through various hands-on applications. Applications are in Gateway or at http://www.eng.vt.edu/academics/ctech2 Application deadline is 03/10/06. 01/10/06
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Program cost is $500 for two weeks includes everything but transportation and personal expenses. |
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Clark University (Worcester, MA) Summer Science Program - Grade 11. Minds, Matter and Medicine in the 21st Century, July 10-28. Deadline is 03/01/06. Please visit http://www.clarku.edu/summerscienceprogram for detailed information and application. 01/06/06
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Earn college credit, room, and board at NO cost. |
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University of Maryland Young Scholars Program - 9 - 11. Summer program for gifted students. Three credits in three weeks. . Visit http://www.summer.umd.edu/ysp Due 02/20/06. 11/18/05
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All-inclusive tuition is approximately $2700 |
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Presidential Classroom 2006 - Grades 11-12. Academic and leadership development experience in Washington, D.C. Due 12/01/05 for winter sessions and 04/04/06 for the summer sessions. Nonprofit, nonpartisan civic education organization offers weekly programs beginning in February through July 2006. Apply online at http://www.presidentialclassroom.org 09/13/05
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Tuition is $1,250 to $1400 for the week. Financial assistance is available. |
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Annual High School Leadership Academy, Bridgewater, VA - Grades 10 - 11. Leadership experience July 30-August 4. Transportation is up to student. For details please visit http://hsla.bridgewater.edu Apply as soon as possible. 11/30/05
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Student cost is only $190. |
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Student Conservation Association - All Grades. Join a team of 6-8 students with two trained adult leaders on a month-long conservation mission. General information at http://www.theSCA.org Due date approximately 03/15/06. Apply online at http://www.thesca.org/cc_apply.cfm. 01/03/06
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No tuition. |
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Occidental College (CA) Summer Program for High School seniors - Grade 11. Marine Biology program June 25 - July 29. Visit http://www.oxy.edu/oxy/marinebio/summer 03/15/06
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Tuition (4 college semester units), room & board and course fee inclusive, $5,740. | 2006 |
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Widener University Engineering Summer Camp for grades 9-10. Four-day resident camp July 10-13. Nurturing, noncompetitive, “Hands-on” environment. Visit http://www.widener.edu/SOE/Summercamp |
Resident fee is $700 ($350 for day camp, and $350 for room, board, and evening activities. | 2006 |
| Sports Broadcasting Camp (Fifth Annual) - Grades 9-12. July 24-28 Montclair State University campus. The Bruce Beck & Ian Eagle Sports Broadcasting Camp and admission is limited to 60 campers, first-come, first-serve basis. Topics: Game preparation, writing & interviewing skills, sports talk radio, radio and television calls, on-air presentation. http://www.sportsbroadcastingcamp.com or (908) 233-1113. 04/05/06 |