Enrichment, Volunteer, & Summer Opportunities…

(listed by earliest date where applicable)

 

Boston University High School Summer Programs

Discover the perfect summer at Boston University! If you want to spend your summer in an environment of intellectual stimulation, if you seek new experiences and personal growth, and if you look forward to meeting new people and making new friends, this is the experience for you! A summer program at BU lets you take on new academic challenges by exploring existing interests and discovering new ones, previewing college and learning how to balance your workload and social life, attend a college admissions workshop, experience living in a dorm, and meet motivated, curious and intelligent high school students from 48 states and 68 countries around the world.

 

Four programs are available
High School Honors

Research Internship in Science & Engineering

Summer Challenge

Summer Preview

 

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but must be postmarked no later than May 13^th, 2013. Financial aid is available for the High School Honors program, but financial aid applications must be postmarked by April 19^th, 2013.

 

Learn about these summer programs, and access applications, at bu.edu/summer/highschool .

 

 

Financial Futures Youth Summer Institute at UNC Chapel Hill (for rising 10^th-12^th)

From June 10^th through June 21^st, 2013, the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School will be hosting the 6th annual Financial Futures Youth Summer Institute.  The purpose of this program is to identify, nurture, and motivate minority or female high school students (current sophomores through seniors) who may have career interests in the field of business but lack exposure to the industry.

The program is truly transformational and is free of charge (excludes transportation costs). Lunch and snacks will be provided.  Throughout the first week, students are taught by our world renowned Kenan-Flagler faculty while engaging in a real-world interactive business case.  The second week involves job shadowing in the Research Triangle Park and Greensboro.  Students are matched with employers based on their current career interests.

 

There are specific eligibility requirements for applicants to this program. At the time of participation in

the program, a high school student must (1) have completed grade 9; and (2) be at least 16 years old at

the time of participation in the program. All applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent

resident. The program is seeking high potential students with motivation and drive and a desire to learn. 

 

Applications are available online at http://bit.ly/13SebYK . Additional information is available online at http://bit.ly/107Z4WO . Application deadline is May 16^th, 2013. Please direct any questions to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School at 919-962-3235 or UBhelpdesk@unc.edu

 

 

Oxford X Program (for students aged 16-18)

Students between the ages of 16 and 18 are invited to apply for a place on Oxford X, a prestigious forum being held for sixth form students in August 2013 in Oxford. Oxford X brings together some of the United Kingdom's finest lecturers who are leaders in their fields from the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and the London School of Economics to provide an unparalleled educational experience surrounding pertinent issues across the globe.

 

The program provides an unrivalled experience of the educational rigor at the United Kingdom's top universities, whilst also providing participants with a unique and authentic experience of student life in Oxford. Participants will reside within Balliol College, experience the various organized excursions within Oxford and meet like-minded peers from a diverse background. Oxford X provides an unrivalled opportunity to enhance one's education, whilst providing an invaluable insight vital for preparation to apply to the UK's leading universities. This rewarding experience provides a unique stepping-stone to Oxford University, Cambridge University and the LSE; enrolment in the can be discussed in interviews, personal statements and university applications. Indeed, the content of the forum is particularly useful and relevant for those individuals considering applying for the following areas of study:

Economics & Management, Economics, Politics, Philosophy & Economics, Politics, History, Geography, International Relations and European Studies.

 

Lecture topics are diverse, and are at a standard suitable for A-level (or equivalent qualifications); further details of the forum, lecturers, excursions and topics can be found on the website www.oxfordx.com. An information pack is also available to download at www.oxfordx.com/OxfordX-2013.pdf .

 

If you are interested in attending Oxford X, please complete the application form at http://oxfordx.com/apply/ and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You should expect a response within 72 hours. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please note that there are three separate application rounds to participate in the Oxford European Forum.  Due to the high number of applications we receive we encourage applicants to apply in the first or second round, as places may be limited by the third round.

To apply, you must be over 16 years of age, and you must be fluent in English.

• - Round 1: 31st January 2013
• - Round 2: 15th April 2013
• - Round 3: 20th June 2013

 

 

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs provides Academic Year & Semester Homestay Programs, Summer Homestay, Adventure & Language Programs and Teen Twin Programs in a variety of destinations: Germany, Spain, Great Britain, New Zealand, Argentina, Portugal, Slovakia, Turkey, Thailand, China, Mongolia, France, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Czech Republic, South Africa, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.

 

Scholarships are available for students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need. ASSE also has opportunities for a student’s family to host an exchange student. Learn more about becoming an exchange student or hosting a student at www.asse.com .

 

 

Adelphi University Pre-College Programs

Adelphi University’s pre-college programs immerse students in an academic environment that prepares them for successful undergraduate study, allowing students to test chosen subject areas and substantially strengthen skills while being part of a challenging University-based learning community.

 

Programs include:

Business Summer Academy- July 22-August 2^nd, for rising seniors and graduates

Computer Game Design and Programming, July 22^nd-26^th, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Emergency Services Administration- August 5^th-9^th, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Exploring the Sciences and Health Professions- July 29^th- August 2^nd, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Fundamentals of Robotics- July 22^nd-26^th, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Nursing Intensive- July 21^st-27^th, for rising 11^th-12^th and graduates

Dance Intensive- July 21^st-August 10^th, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Jazz Intensive- August 5^th-9^th, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

In the Director’s Chair: New Cinema for a New Generation- July 22^nd-August 2^nd, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

Musical Theatre Singing Boot Camp- July 22^nd-August 2^nd, for rising 10^th-12^th and graduates

 

Learn more about the programs and apply at precollege.adelphi.edu .

 

 

Arizona State University Summer Enrichment Programs

Experience the excitement of college life, learn from world-renowned professors and explore their interests through ASU's Summer Enrichment Programs. From sports to leadership, and design to robots, ASU has something for you this summer. Participants will:

• connect with other high school students from all over the state
• receive hands-on lessons in a fun and challenging environment
• broaden their worldview

 

	Arts and design Your theatre-driven students will love Camp Broadway, a performing arts summer camp that includes classes in acting, scene study, improvisation, music theory, singing and dancing with distinguished Broadway performers, writers and designers. For juniors and seniors interested in design, ASU's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts offers a summer introductory course to all design disciplines: architecture, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture and visual communication design.
	Athletics ASU offers summer baseball, volleyball and gymnastics camps for your athletic students. Students will play baseball in the same stadium as the ASU Sun Devil Baseball team. Volleyball campers will learn from and be challenged by professional coaches as well as current and former Sun Devil Volleyball athletes. Sun Devils Gymnastics Camp will be held at the John Spini Women's Gymnastics Training Center on ASU's Tempe campus.
	Academics Students interested in writing will love rl txt, a summer writing program that offers a non-evaluative environment in which to explore the power of writing. For your academically talented ninth grade students, the Barrett Summer Scholars program gives students a residential life experience while engaging their intellectual curiosity alongside like-minded students. If you have students considering careers in education, Hunnicutt Future Educators' Academy will give them the opportunity to learn from award-winning teachers and professional counselors. For students interested in engineering, SEE@ASU is a one-week immersion into the world of engineering and the university campus experience. To see more information and offerings for your students from science and health care to leadership, business and journalism, please visit our Summer Enrichment Programs for 9th – 12th Grade.   Interested in learning more? Visit students.asu.edu/summerenrichment/grade9_12 .

 

Auburn University Academic Summer Camps

Spend your summer pursuing academic enrichment at one of Auburn University’s many summer camp opportunities. Camp tuition includes all housing, food, instruction and recreational activities. Participants experience campus life while residing in resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities and enjoying evening social/recreational activities, with 24/7 counselor supervision.

 

Camp topics include:

Architecture, Art Studio, Building Construction, Creative Writing Studio, Digital Forensics CSI, Fish & Aquaculture camp, Industrial Design Workshops, Jr. Tigers Engineering Camp, Jr. Veterinary Camp, Korean Cultural Experience camp, Mountain Adventure Camp (in NC), Musical Theatre Camp, Project Design Week, Real Cents- Real Change, Sr. Tigers Engineering Camp, Sr. Veterinary Camp, Women in Engineering and World Affairs (Model U.N) Seminar.

 

Learn more or apply by visiting www.auburn.edu/summercamps.

 

 

ASU Forensic Anthropology Summer Residential Camp (for 9^th-12^th graders)

Appalachian State University offers weeklong residential summer camps on forensic anthropology for students ages 15-18. Participants will receive hands-on experience in the analysis of the human skeleton, learning: human skeletal and dental anatomy, bone and tooth biology, identification techniques, age at death, stature, trauma analysis and more.

 

Camps will be held July 10-13 and July 24-27 and will be limited to 24 participants each. Cost is $509 and will include residence hall room, meals, instruction, and related materials. Learn more, or apply, at www.camps.appstate.edu .

 

 

Boston College Summer Experience Program (for rising seniors)

Thinking about where to apply to college and what to study? Interested students have the opportunity to spend six weeks at Boston College, taking college classes, living and studying with peers, interacting with outstanding college professors and spending part of the summer where 32,000 freshman applicants want to be- in Boston at Boston College.

 

Choose from a variety of courses including: Anatomy & Physiology, Molecules & Cells/Ecology & Evolution, Transcultural Communication, Politics and the Media,  Principles of Economics, Techniques of Precise Expression, Laughter: A Literary Approach, American Presidency, Theories of Personality, Youth in American Society: Cultural Changes & Influences, and much, much more! Program takes place from June 24^th through August 1^st.

 

Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school and demonstrated superior academic ability, particularly in the area of their summer course selection. Applicants should exhibit high motivation, emotional stability and social maturity.  No specific application deadline is listed; students are advised to submit their application and supporting materials as soon as possible, as enrollment is limited. Details are available online at www.bc.edu/schools/summer/bce/ . Questions? Please telephone (617) 552-3800 or e-mail bce@bc.edu.

 

 

Broadreach- the world is yours, discover it!

Broadreach offers global summer adventures for middle school, high school and college students: sailing and scuba voyages, language immersion, marine science, photography and journalism, community service and adventure expeditions. Broadreach focuses on a full immersion experience- real world experience, measured achievement, global citizenship, teamwork, environmental stewardship and leadership. Learn more by visiting www.gobroadreach.com . Questions? Need additional information? Call (919) 256-8200 or email discover@gobroadreach.com .

 

 

Broyhill Leadership Conference (rising 10^th, 11^th & 12^th)

Since 1982, over 30,000 students across the country have participated in Broyhill Leadership Conferences.

The conference is designed for students in grades 9^th-11^th who are interested in setting goals, becoming a team player, maintaining a positive mental attitude, communicating more effectively, cultivating positive relationships, and making sound moral choices. Although not a requirement to attend, many conference participants are from student organizations such as Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, ROTC, and other clubs. Participants come from both public and private schools and are primarily from North and South Carolina.

 

The conference will take place from June 23^rd-27^th, 2013 at Queens University in Charlotte, NC.  

 

Interested in learning more? Interested in applying? Visit www.broyhill-leadership.org . Questions? Call (803) 628-0000.

 

Costs include room and board (4 nights lodging and 11 meals), supplies for all activities conducted, and a handbook that will be used during the conference and taken home. Register and pay by May 3^rd, 2013, your cost is $260; fees increase after May 3^rd.  

 

 

Capital Area Teen Court (9^th-12^th, up to age 18)

Students, are you interested a legal career? Are you interested in serving your community? If you, you can participate Capital Area Teen Court hears real cases committed by youths aged 9-18, including assault, affray, possession of alcohol or drugs. Teen Court is a program that gives first-time youthful offenders, between the ages of 9 and 18, a second chance; yet holds them fully accountable for their actions. The defendant must stand before a jury of their peers, plead guilty to the offense and accept the sanctions imposed by the jury. Volunteers act as Defense Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney, Bailiff, Court Clerk and Jurors. The only participating adult is the Judge, who is a licensed Attorney or actual presiding Judge. 

 

Get more info at www.capitalareateencourt.org/ .

 

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity?  Visit www.capitalareateencourt.org/ and click “Training” to find out when the next training session will be. RSVP to Lamont Middleton at (919) 664-5569 or email Lamont.Middleton@wakegov.com .

 

 

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs

June 29-August 9^th, 2013

Advanced Placement/Early Admission

Fine Arts: Architecture, Art & Design, Drama, Music

National High School Game Academy

 

Learn about the opportunities that await you by visiting: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college .

 

 

Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College Summer Program (rising 9^th, 10^th & 11^th)

At the Cleveland Institute of Art’s Pre-College Program, participants will spend two weeks using the tools and processes available only to CIA students, and experience the life of an art student at a premier college of art and design. Participants will learn from CIA renowned faculty of working artists and professional designers, take advantage of CIA’s state-of-the-art equipment and studio spaces, and work intensively in an area of the participant’s choice to refine skills and try new techniques. Students can choose to focus on one of 14 different programs including: abstractions + expressionism through drawing, animation, biomedical art: anatomy for the artist, ceramics, digital imaging: the still + moving image, exploring identity through print + enamel, fashion-jewelry-accessories, foundation in art + design, game design, glassblowing, graphic design, industrial design, industrial design, interior architecture, and the poetry of painting.

 

This summer’s program will be held from July 7^th-20^th, 2013. The cost for this 2 week experience is $2,100 and includes tuition, room and board, materials, access to facilities, snacks and most activities. Successful completion of the program will provide students will three college credits.

 

Visit cia.edu/precollege for more information. Questions? Call (216) 421-7000.

 

 

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program provides full scholarships for an academic immersion experience in Germany (no previous German language experience required!). CBYX participants gain new perspectives on global current affairs and German social, political and economic life. They will learn the German language through immersion in the culture at school and at home. When returning from 10 months abroad, participants will have a greater sense of independence, empowerment and global citizenry.

 

Students must meet basic eligibility requirements to be considered for the program. Applicants from all racial, economic, ethnic, religious and social backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as are students with disabilities. To be considered for a CBYX scholarship, applicants must be: a US citizen, national or permanent resident, between the ages of 15-18 at the start of the program, and a current high school student at the time of application, with a high school GPA of 3.0 or better.

 

Get all the details concerning the application process and deadline at www.usagermanyscholarship.org.

 

 

Duke University Youth Programs

Duke University offers academic enrichment opportunities for students grades 5-11. Their programs offer low teacher-student ratio, professional & qualified staff, challenging learning opportunities, a variety of camp options, the opportunity to live on Duke’s campus, exciting residential life activities and field trips/tours. Registration for summer 2013 program is open now- www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth .

 

 

Furman Band and Orchestra Camp

Take your performance to the next level this summer. Join 260 talented musicians from across the country for large ensemble rehearsals, sectionals and master classes led by Furman faculty. Perform with the full symphony orchestra, string orchestra, one of two concert bands, or the wind symphony.  Audition to play with the jazz ensemble, chamber ensembles, or perform as a soloist in the Honors recital. Apply now!’

 

This program is available for students ages 12-18. High school students should have 3-5 years of experience on their instrument. Cost is $470. Private lessons are available for an additional fee.

 

For more information visit furman.edu/SummerBandOrch .

 

 

Milwaukee School of Engineering Summer Programs (current 9^th-11th)

Every summer, MSOE helps hundreds of those students explore a world of career opportunities through our summer camps. You can learn how engineering works in the real world and experience college life for a week. With MSOE’s summer programs, you can determine what career interests you and what is most important to you in your college search.

 

MSOE summer programs include: Academic programming, Housing and meals and evening activities, such as: Hypnotist show, River Walk tour, Bowling, Outdoor activities, Games – Pool, Darts, Ping Pong, and board games, Paintball and Athletic Activities – Ice skating, dodgeball, basketball. Total cost, including housing, meals, evening activities, and the academic program is $700. Scholarship assistance is available to qualified candidates.

 

Learn more about MSOE summer opportunities and apply by visiting http://bit.ly/RmcEm4 .

 

 

NC State University – Reading Skills & Speed Reading Programs for Children & Adults

NCSU offers a variety of programs to help children and adults of all ages improve their reading skills. Choose from programs for:

4 year olds and entering kindergartners

Entering 1^st graders

Entering 2^nd graders

Entering 3^rd graders

Entering 4^th & 5^th graders

Entering 6^th-8^th graders

Entering 9^th-11^th graders

Entering 12^th graders, college students and adults

 

Learn more by visiting www.continuingeducation.ncsu.edu . Tuition and fees vary by program level. Inquire early, class sizes are limited. Call for more information or to register, at 1(800) 978-9596.

 

 

Are you interested in traveling abroad? Are you interested in learning a new language? Learn about NSLI (National Security Language Initiative) For Youth Scholarships to Study Language Abroad. Sponsored by the US Department of State, this program provides merit-based scholarships for eligible US high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in the summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. NSLI-Y encourages students with a passion for learning languages to apply for this program!

 

Scholarships are available for the following languages:

Arabic                                  Chinese (Mandarin)                       Hindi                                     Korean

Persian (Tajik)                 Russian                                                Turkish

 

NSLI-Y programs take place in the following countries:

China                                    Egypt                                                    India                                     Jordan

Korea                                    Morocco                                             Russia                                   Taiwan

Tajikistan                           Turkey

And other locations around the world…

 

Participants must be US citizens, 15-18 yrs of age when they begin the program, enrolled in high school at the time of application, and have a cumulative highs school GPA of at least 2.5.

 

Learn more about the program details and scholarship availability, and apply, at www.NSLIforYouth.org .

 

 

NYU PreCollege Programs for High School Students (rising 11^th & 12^th)

Interested students are invited to explore New York University’s Precollege Summer Programs for rising juniors and seniors. NYU Precollege offers students the opportunity to earn college credit by taking courses with current NYU students, instructed by members of NYU’s outstanding faculty, immerse themselves in the college experience with a 6 week program that provides intensive learning opportunities, develop writing skills through a free writing workshop, and plan for college admission through college-planning sessions and a summer college fair. Summer 2013 programs run from July 8^th through August 17^th.

 

Learn all about NYU’s Precollege programs, and apply, at www.nyu.edu/precollege . Questions? Email university.programs@nyu.edu or call (212) 998-2292.

 

 

OTIS College of Art & Design- Summer of Art

Otis College’s Summer of Art program provides participants with a comprehensive art immersion experience. Foundation Studio drawing courses help develop and strengthen hand eye coordination and drawing skills while specialization courses deepen skills and confidence in a specific area of artistic study.

 

Foundation Studio courses include-

Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Drawing, and Life Drawing

 

Specialization courses include-

2D animation, architecture/landscape/interiors, book arts, digital media, fashion design, the figure through line and color, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking & urban art, sculpture, toy design, and web design.

 

Summer of Art classes meet Monday-Friday from 9am-4:20pm. Outside assignments supplement in class coursework.

 

 

OxBridge Academic Programs (for 9^th-12^th)

Summer academic programs are available for students ages 14-18 this coming summer at Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Montpellier, Barcelona and New York. The following programs will be available for applicants: The Oxford Tradition (grades 10-12), The Cambridge Tradition (grades 10-12), The Oxford Prep Experience (grade 8-9), The New York College Experience (ages 14-18), L’Academie de France (grades 9-12), L’Academie de Paris (grades 9-12), La Escuela Preparatoria de Barcelona (grades 8-9) and La Academia de Espana (grades 10-12).

 

Learn about these programs, program dates, costs and more by visiting www.oxbridgeprograms.com .

 

 

Oxford Advanced Studies Program

Summer School- for rising high school juniors and seniors

For those seeking competitive college experiences and a well-organized and intellectually-engaging summer program. Participants receive a stimulating academic experience along with a range of exciting activities and a taste of England’s rich heritage.

 

Gap Year and Semester abroad experiences- for high school students interested in a foreign exchange experience and for high school graduates

Participants looking for an experience that will offer new perspectives while expanding their intellectual and cultural horizons will find that here, with an emphasis on developing independent thinking processes and encouraging active participation in the learning environment. A full program of cultural studies accompany an academic program.

 

Learn more about these programs by visiting www.oasp.ac.uk. 

 

 

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer Program would like you to consider an opportunity for academic exploration with them (in New Hampshire) this coming summer. Approx. 700 students spend 5 weeks of their summer engaged in academic study, athletics and exploration. To learn about academic and extracurricular offerings, costs and applications, visit: www.exeter.edu/summer. Program will take place from July 7^th-August 10^th, 2013.

 

 

PRATT Institute Pre-College Summer 2013

Each summer approximately 400 high school students seize the opportunity to experience college-level study in Pratt Institute’s Pre-College Program. The schedule consists of two courses that are college credit-bearing classes, and two non-credit, pass/fail courses that are designed to supplement the core curriculum, as well as lectures and cultural and social events.  Program areas include: architecture, art & design discovery, creative writing, digital imaging & photography, fashion design, fine arts/painting and drawing, graphic design, digital illustration, traditional illustration, industrial design, interior design, jewelry/metal arts, media arts/video, photography, sculpture, and sequential art & the comic book.

 

The program takes place from July 8^th-August 2nd, 2013. Visit www.pratt.edu/precollege to learn more or to apply.

 

 

Redesigning our Future- a National Environmental Summit for High School Students

July 9^th-13^th, 2013

 

Imagine a place where you can work with other students using your unique talents in theater, writing, economics, science, philosophy, history, or music, among others, to become effective environmental leaders and help change the world. Learn more about this opportunity at www.centerfortheenvironment.org , or call (704) 637-4727. Hosted by and sponsored by Catawba College, Center for the Environment.

 

 

Summer Pre-College at Marist

Want some great reasons to attend summer pre-college at Marist? Try two exceptional locations, campus resources, your classmates, their faculty, the curriculum, college recognition, campus life and future success to name a few. Get a taste of campus life and earn college credit while still in high school. The New York campus offers programs in business, creative writing, criminal justice, digital movie making, environmental science, fashion, game design, sports communication, Spanish and theatre. The Italy campus offers programs in fashion, interior design and studio art. Learn more about these opportunities, and apply, online at www.marist.edu/precollege . Programs run July 14^th-27^th, 2013.

 

 

Summer at St. Andrews University

Summer at St. Andrews is an affordable and exciting academic program for students from across the country and around the world. Their programs are designed to foster personal development through academic study and shared experience. Programs are available for current 7^th-11^th grade students.

 

The summer program offers four consecutive one-week long sessions. Students can attend any or all of the sessions. Each curriculum is designed as one-week modules, and students can attend multiple sessions and continue through the next level without repetition. All classes are project-based and hands-on.  Outside of class experiences include exploring campus, using campus recreational facilities, screen movies, host seminars and more.

 

Session 1: July 7-13

Session 2: July 14-20

Session 3: July 18-27

Session 4: July 28- August 3

 

Courses to choose from are Writing 101: Fiction and Poetry, Writing 102: Journalism and College Prep, Fashion Design, Game Art and Illustration, Veterinary Science, Forensic Science: CSI, Studio Art: Painting, Drawing and More, and Business and Entrepreneurship.

 

Learn more about the summer program, these courses, and apply, online at www.academiccampNC.org .

Six certificates for $100 off St. Andrews Summer Camp are available in the Career Center (first-come, first-served).

 

 

UNC Charlotte Summer Camps

For Rising Juniors & Seniors-

Did you know that UNC Charlotte offers academic summer camps and programs for rising Juniors and Seniors? If your students are too grown-up for summer camp and are starting to think about college, our Aspire! camps may be perfect for them. The programs cover a variety of topics, including law, computer forensics, engineering, business, theater, and much more.  Most programs last a week. Details are available here:  http://summercamps.uncc.edu/camps/aspire-grades-10-12.

 

 

For graduating Seniors who have been admitted-

For students who have been admitted to UNC Charlotte, we offer “Freshman Head Start”, which gives students a “head start” by taking courses in the summer term. Students interested in this will need to email us to request that we change their start date from Fall to Summer 2. More information can be found at http://summerschool.uncc.edu/freshman-headstart.

 

To speak to a Summer Program Representative regarding any UNC Charlotte summer program, please call 704-687-1283. As always, if you need additional information about admission to UNC Charlotte, admissions counselors are happy to talk to them at 704-687-5507.

 

 

UNC Wilmington Summer School 2013

SHS students and faculty are invited to consider attending summer classes at UNC-W. Review course offerings and get additional information by visiting www.uncw.edu/summer . Session I takes place before the WCPSS school year ends, but those interested could participate in Session II from June 26^th-July 30^th . Questions? Email summer@uncw.edu or call (910) 962-7209.

 

 

Washington University in St. Louis Summer Experiences for High School Students

High School Summer Scholars Program- 5 weeks

Enroll in two undergraduate courses for credit, transferable to most accredited universities. Develop academic skills through our specialized seminars to give you a head start on your path to college. Live in a residence hall and enjoy social and cultural opportunities with other scholars from around the world.

 

High School Summer Institutes- 2-3 week sessions

Explore a specialized interest while living on campus with one of the following programs: Writing Institute, Pre-Medical Institute, Business Institute, Pre-Engineering Institute. Gain valuable academic and career experience through our focused curriculum. 

 

Learn more about these opportunities, the application process, specific dates, and program costs at summerexperiences.wustl.edu .

 

 

Summer Workshops at the WELL (Wade Edwards Learning Lab)

The WELL has a variety of inexpensive summer workshops for students to choose from. Pricing: $30 for the first workshop/$25 for each additional workshop. Sibling registrations are $25/workshop regardless of how many. Payments can be made in person, by mail or through PayPal, but discounts for the first registrant's additional workshops are forfeited with PayPal payments. Applicants can either print out the membership form and turn in a physical copy or if you have Adobe, you can type it out and turn in an electronic copy as an email attachment to Spencer Weeks-Jamieson.

 

WELL Workshop Schedule:

June 17-20

9am-12pm                                                                                               1pm-4pm

Home Networking Basics                                                                  Web Design

Build Your Dream Home                                                                    Humor Improv

 

June 24-27

9am-12pm

Modeling Your World

Humor Improv

 

1pm-4pm

Chemistry Principles

Methods, Materials & Mediums

July 8-11

9am-12pm

Physics Principles

Study Right

 

1pm-4pm

Home Networking Basics

Generation Next

July 15-18

9am-12pm

Chemistry Principles

Get Out and Move!

 

1pm-4pm

Book a Book

Geometry Prep

July 22-25

9am-12pm

Common Core Math I Review

Robotics with the Hitchhikers

 

1pm-4pm

Geometry Prep

Stand and Deliver!

July 29-August 1

9am-12pm

Better, Faster, Stronger, Research Writing

Theatre in the Park

 

1pm-4pm

Keyboarding & Presentation Skills

Step It Up to Thrive, Part I

August 5-8

9am-12pm

Algebra I Review

Organic Chemistry

 

1pm-4pm

Algebra II Review

Step It Up to Thrive, Part 2

August 12-15

9am-12pm

Write Outside the Box

Interact- Teen Relationships & Dating

 

1pm-4pm

Common Core Math I Prep

College Application Boot Camp

 

 

Get all the details online by visiting http://www.wade.org/pages/summer/summer_desc.html .

 

 

YES Abroad Program offers full scholarships for up to one academic year to study abroad in select countries. Full scholarships are available to the following countries:

Bosnia & Herzegovina