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This page will be updated as more summer program information is obtained in the Guidance Office. New additions are at the bottom of the page. 2008 Summer Opportunities University of Notre Dame Pre-College Program Programs offered include various academic tracks Summer 2008 http://precollege.nd.edu Carnegie Mellon: A Summer of Exploration Open to students entering their junior or senior year June 28-August 8, 2008 Students choose between an Advances Placement/Early Action Program, a pre-college Fine Arts program, and a National High School Game Academy Deadline: May 1, 2008 www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college Vanderbilt University: Med School 101 Open to students age 16 + Runs from July 6-26 Students take a 3 week class taught by Vanderbilt University medical school faculty Deadline: February 15, 2008 www.pty.vanderbilt.edu Vanderbilt University: Pre-College PAVE Open to current 11^th graders (class of 2009) Runs from June 23 - August 1, 2008 Explore a major and a career in engineering, medicine, the sciences and other technology-based areas Deadline: April 20, 2008 (rolling admission) https://pave.vanderbilt.edu Oxford and Cambridge Universities: Oxbridge Academic Programs Open to students completing 9^th grade Oxford Program runs July 4-30 Cambridge Program runs July 6-August 1 Students will choose 2 courses from various offerings No final deadline; recommended that students apply as soon as possible www.oxbridgeprograms.com Oxford and Cambridge Universities: International Oxbridge Academic Programs (Barcelona, Paris, or Montpellier) Open to students in 9th-12^th grade Programs run: Barcelona: July 7- August 3 Paris: July 2-July 29 Montpellier: July 7- August 3 Students will choose 2 courses from various offerings No final deadline; recommended that students apply as soon as possible www.oxbridgeprograms.com North Carolina School of the Arts: Summer Session Open to students of various ages Runs June 22-July 25 Students can choose from a concentration in dance, drama, filmmaking, music or the visual arts See website for various deadlines www.ncarts.edu/summersession University of Louisville: Professional Education Preparation Program Open for 2008 graduating seniors interested in medicine or dentistry Runs June 21-July 25 Housing, local transportation, class materials are provided free with a weekly $80 stipend Non-credit courses are for academic enrichment in freshman level science and ma^th courses to equip students with the necessary tools to transition from high school to college Application Deadline: March 31, 2008 Email tdthom01@louisville.edu for more information JSA: Junior State of America Open to 9th-12^th grades; students who are pursuing a career in politics or public service Program runs: Georgetown University: June 15^th – July 6^th or July 13^th – Aug 3 Yale University: June 22 – July 17th Princeton University June 22 – July 17th Stanford University: June 29 – July 24th Each school offers a variety of courses and experiences including attending one or two National Conventions See www.jsa.org/summer08 for deadlines for deadlines University of Dallas: Summer Programs Open to high school students Programs include: Shakespeare in Italy: July 21- August 5 Arete: A Summer Program for High School Students: July 13-July 26 that explores the liberal arts Deadlines available on website www.udallas.edu/travel School of the Museum of the Fine Arts: Pre-college Summer Studio Open to students who have completed their sophomore year of high school Program runs June29- August 1 Unique and rigorous program focused on making and sharing art in Boston Partnership with Tufts and Northeastern Universities and the Museum of Fine Arts Housing Application Deadline: April 2; All Applications due by April 9 http://www.smfa.edu/precollege Washington University in St. Louis: High School Summer Scholars Program Open to students 16+ and a high school junior; academic average of B+ or better; SAT at least 1800, combined PSAT score of 180, or a composite ACT or PLAN of at least 25 Two summer sessions: June 8-July 12 (deadline May 2) July 13-Augist 15 (deadline June 6) Application fee waived if application is received by March 2 College courses for credit available in a variety of areas; developed to give high school students a taste of college www.summerscholars.wustl.edu North Carolina School of the Arts: Open to students in the 9th-12^th grade Several Programs focus on different schools within the liberal arts program For more information, deadlines and audition interviews visit www.ncarts.edu United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar, 2008 June 7-13 and June 14-20, 2008 The United States Military Academy offers outstanding juniors the opportunity to experience cadet life at West Point during this seminar http://forms.admissions.usma.edu/AL Northwestern University School of Music: National High School Music Institute Runs from June 29 – August 1 Deadlines: March 10 (early decision) April 25 (regular decision) For information on applications, auditions and eligibility visit www.musiclife@northwestern.edu University of Mississippi: Summer College for High School Students Open to those graduating in 2009 and 2010 Ten Programs over a 4 week college session for college credit For applications and eligibility visit www.umsummer@olemiss.edu Clemson University Clemson University is offering a Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment program for gifted middle and high school students. Students must be in the top 10% of the class to apply Applications are available in Guidance Deadline: May 1, 2008 Foundation for Teaching Economics: Economics for Leaders Open for high school juniors Runs June 1–June 5 Teaches economic reasoning and leadership skills For more information and applications visit www.fte.org Georgetown University Summer at Georgetown offers engaging courses and unique programs in college preparation, business, journalism (photo and print), international relations, and American politics. http://summer.georgetown.edu/2008 Applications are available in Guidance Take the Lead: Mount Holyoke College Open to 9th-12^th grade students Runs June29- July 12 Learning about leadership especially focusing on being a woman leader Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but are limited to 80 openings www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction Educational Tours: Global Citizen Awards Open to high school current sophomores or juniors The program challenges students to consider their roles in the world through writing and allows them to put their words into practice with an international, educational tour to the winners Postmark deadline for applications is February 28; tour will be in July Applications can be downloaded from www.eftours.com/globalcitizen Boston University: High School Honors is a 6 week program – attending 2 college courses for credit Students must be entering their senior year Summer Challenge is a 2 week program – attending 2 non-credit seminars in a variety of subjects Students entering into their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2008 www.bu.edu/summer/highschool for more information Sewanee Young Writers’ Conference: Workshops offered in fiction, poetry and creative non fiction Open for 9th-12th grade students Runs July 29-July 12 Applications available at www.sewanee.edu/ywc/ Georgetown College: PAEMS (Pre-College Academic Experience in Mathematics and Science) Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors Runs June 22-July 4 For applications visit www.georgetowncollege.edu/departments/PAEMS Earlham College: Open to 9th-11th grade students Runs June 22-July 5 Program includes a two week college credit course that will reflect college life Other activities allow students to prepare for the college environment Deadline for application is May 23, 2008 Applications are available in the college counseling department and at www.earlham.edu/~eac University of Alabama: Capstone Business Leadership Academy Runs June 16-25 or July 14-23 Open to students who are seniors in Fall 2008, a GPA of at least 3.4, 27 on ACT or 1210 on SAT and has an interest of business education and career For applications visit www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy KAHEC (Kentucky Area Health Education Centers): Professional Education Preparation Program Application – for graduating seniors held at U of L and UK For students interested in pursuing the medical profession Applications and more information in the college counseling office or by email at dedra@louahec.org Notre Dame Summer Scholars Open to juniors and seniors who excel academically Two weeks of study and fieldwork (choose from 10 fields) while living at Notre Dame life Deadline is March 1, 2008 New York Film Academy Open to high school students ages 14-17 Available in Hollywood, Paris, New York, London, Florence, Harvard, Orlando and LA Various deadlines for the different locations, see guidance for more information Northwestern University Several summer programs in film and video, speech, theatre arts and policy debate Visit more information available www.northwestern.edu/nhsi Murray State University: Annual summer workshop from June 8 – 13 Focuses on drawing and print making but includes other art Applications available in Guidance Indiana University Kelley School of Business Young Women’s Institute: Open to high school juniors (during the 2007-2008 school year), minimum GPA of 3.5 2 sessions: June 1-6 and June 8-13 Learn about career options in the field of business and explore IU All expenses are paid except transportation to IU and personal spending money Application available at www.kelley.iu.edu/ugrad/ywi Deadline is March 30 Holy Cross High School Summer Program: Summer School Program for Catholic High School students Registration is at Holy Cross May 28 - June 6 fro 9 am to 2:30 pm 2 summer program sessions: June 9 – June 20 and June 23 – July 3 Application available in guidance or contact Mike Fletcher at 447-4363 St. George’s University Med/Vet Summer Academy: High school session (age 15-17) June 26 – July 5 Location is Grenada West Indies Cost of program $1,800.00 for housing, meals, medical instruction, activities and all transportation while in Grenada Information located in Guidance or by emailing Thomas Day at tday@sgu.edu Jonathan R Reynolds Young Writers Workshop Runs June 15-22 Open to current sophomores, juniors and seniors Allows HS students to explore the craft of writing while at Denison University Workshops, crosswriting, individual conferences, and meeting the writers activities Applications in guidance and at www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html Deadline due April 7 California College for the Arts Runs June 30-July 25 Open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year Study art or creative writing which earns 3 college credits Deadline March 21, applications in guidance University of Louisville INSPIRE Program Runs June 3-June 27 Focused on students who have been historically underrepresented in engineering (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and females) Classes held in the morning M-F for the four week period for no cost Deadline is April 18 Applications available in guidance and at http://speed.louisville.edu Unites States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Open to high school students who are currently juniors who are interested in the Navy Application due March 31 at www.usna.edu Runs one week during the summer Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Wind Band Conducting Workshop Runs June 23-June25 Application available in guidance and due May 12 Adventure Ireland Several different trips available ranging from 10 days to one year abroad Summer camp for high students takes place in July Applications at www.adventure-ireland.com Brochures available in guidance Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert E Cook Honors College Open to high school juniors and seniors Scholarship nomination form available in guidance Program runs July 13-July 26 Program involved taking college courses to learn more about the college atmosphere Boston University Summer Term High School Programs A six or two week program available Courses are both for credit and non credit or students can pursue scientific research with a faculty member More information and application at www.bu.edu/summer/highschool Vanderbilt Summer Academy Runs July 6- July 26 Available to students entering into their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school Several courses and activities available No application deadline but limited space Application available in guidance Summer Programs in the Performing Arts and Digital Media US Performing Arts Camps – several locations (closest is UK in Lexington, furthest is Pepperdine in Malibu) Open for students 11-20 years old Programs in acting, animation, film, music, screenwriting, theater, voice and more Catalogs about different locations and workshops available in guidance (Top)