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 9-12Due 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

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

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

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

 

Tuition is $3,500 and is inclusive Monday morning - Friday afternoon.  Some scholarships are available for those in need.  2007

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

 

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

Heidelberg College (Tiffin, OH) SummerBerg - Grades 8-11.  Summer program.  Two-week sessions.    Visit http://www.heidelberg.edu/summerberg/  for information.

 

basic tuition of $2395. 2007

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

 

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

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

 

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
Global 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

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

 

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

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

 

Tuition is $450 (stipends are available based on need) 2007

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

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

 

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
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

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

 

 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

Summer Institute for the Gifted

River Plaza

9 West Broad Street

Stamford, CT 06902

(866) 303-4744

http://www.giftedstudy.com

Deposit:  $275

 

Total:  $3,795

 

(Princeton and UC Berkeley, $4,495)

2007
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

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/.      

 

Totals approximately $4,295 for 4 weeks and $8,525 for 8 weeks 2007

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

 

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

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

 

Five-week boarding tuition, $5660.  2007

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

 

One-week classes, $700

 

Two-week classes, $1,400

 

College-credit courses, $2,100

2007
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
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

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

Experiment in International Living

Kipling Road

P.O. Box 676

Brattleboro, VT 05302-0676

(800) 345-2929

http://www.usexperiment.org

Fees vary according to country and are approximately in the $4,000 - $6,000 range for a 4- or 5-week program.

2006

University of Maryland

Young Scholars Program

2103 Reckord Armory

College Park, MD 20742

http://www.summer.umd.edu/ysp 

Earn 3 college credits in just 3 weeks:

 

July 9-28, 2006

 

Approximately $2,800

2006

The Junior Statesmen Summer School

400 South El Camino Real, Suite 300

San Mateo, CA 94402

(800) 334-5353

http://www.jsa.org

Campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and Northwestern.

 

Approx. 4-week sessions

 

Tuition:  $3,875

2006

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. 

2006

Baylor University

High School Summer Science Research Fellowship Program

One  Bear Place #97344

Waco, TX 76798-7344

http://www.baylor.edu/summerscience

May 29 – June 30, 2006

 

Rising 12th graders; deadline, March 10.

 

Fee for meal plan & service fee $345-$545.

2006

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.

2006

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.  

2006

The Washington Workshops Foundation

Washington Internship Experience

3222 N Street, NW, Suite 340

Washington, DC 20007

(800) 368-5688

http://www.workshops.org

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)

2006

People to People International

Student Ambassador Programs

http://www.ptpi.org/

Fees vary.  An Australian experience would run around $5,000

2006

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

 

Only a $100 registration fee and transportation charges; FTE pays for lodgings, meals, and materials. 

2006

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

 

Participants receive a full-tuition scholarship; room, board, and extracurricular activities fee is $420. 

2006

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

 

Program cost is $500 for two weeks includes everything but transportation and personal expenses. 

2006

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

 

Earn college credit, room, and board at NO cost. 

2006

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

 

All-inclusive tuition is approximately $2700

2006

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

 

Tuition is $1,250 to $1400 for the week.  Financial assistance is available.

2006

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

 

Student cost is only $190. 

2006

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

 

No tuition. 

2006

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

 

Tuition (4 college semester units), room & board and course fee inclusive, $5,740. 2006

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