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SUMMER & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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Last updated 2/7/12

Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley: ATDP invites highly motivated young scholars to apply. A six week session of challenging and stimulating courses, designed for both academic acceleration and enrichment. For more information and/or to receive an application

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts: 2 & 4 Week Summer intensives. Schools located in Los Angeles and New York.

The American Leadership Program: A challenging summer experience focused on personal growth that provides an intellectual workout, teaches important life skills and is an excellent enhancement to a college application. Programs include team building and leadership training, intellectual challenges, cultural immersion and service learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone, get involved and to take a leadership role in their experience.

Ames Seminars – P/SAT Workshops – come to the Counseling Office or call 937-2280

The Art Institute of Boston (AIB) at Lesley University offers studio art + design college classes for high school students interested in artistry, technology, and professions in the visual arts. Pre-college Summer Program: Online Portfolio Preparation Courses, Over 60 Traditional Courses in visual art + design, and the Young Artist Residency (YAR) Program Students can experience an art college environment, Earn college credit, Expand their knowledge of career options in the visual arts Build their portfolios for applying to art school For more information: aiboston.edu/info/yoursummer or email precollege@aiboston.edu. Or call 617 585-6724 or 618 585-6729.

Arthritis Foundation Summer Internship- 12 internship positions, 8 weeks long at the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Each student is mentored by a renowned researcher in the fields of Rheumatology & Immunology, Stipends are provided. Deadline to submit completed application: Friday February 24th, request an application by contacting Beth Miller at 415 356-5483 or bmiller@ Download overview/application: northerncalifornia.

Backdoor jobs - Short-Term Job Adventures -

Banson NYC Fashion Summer Camps for High School Students: Banson NYC is excited to offer 2 NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students in 2012 Each week-long session will teach students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider’s perspective. Students will stay at the LIM College dorms on the Upper East Side. Tuition includes the following: 6 Nights in LIM College Residence Hall, Visits to Key Players in the Industry, Attend Interesting Fashion-Related Seminars and Lectures, Participate in an Educational Shopping Trip, Visit a Well-Known NYC Museum to See a Current Fashion Exhibit, Attend an Information Session at a NYC Fashion College, Meet with Educational Consultants from Admissions 1 to Learn about Navigating the College Admissions Process, Take an Essay Writing Workshop to Prepare for College Applications, Group Dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Manicure / Pedicure Treatment on Thursday Night, Enjoy the Excitement of NYC! The cost is $1875.00 per student or $1699.00 per student if you register with a friend. For More Information: Contact Banson NYC at or (917)328-1469.

Berkeley Lab Internships for PreCollegiate Scholars (BLIPS)

BLIPS is an eight-week internship that provides high school juniors with the opportunity to work with world-class scientists or engineers on projects related to the Laboratory’s research programs. Assignments cover a range of laboratory tasks and assistance in basic research. For more information on revised eligibility, application guidelines, and placement process go to:

Boston University High School Program: Choose from one of four programs: High School Honors, Research Internship, Summer Challenge or Summer Preview. For more information contact bu.edu/summer/highschool

Boston University PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists: An intensive 6 week residential experience in creative mathematical exploration. The program cost $2700 and financial assistance is available. Applications are available online at

Cal Summer Experience: The Cal Summer Experience is a two and one-half day residential program on the UC Berkeley campus for prospective high school and community college applicants from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.  There is no cost to the student; however, students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the Berkeley campus. High School Program: Applicants must attend a high school in the Northern California area and have completed at least 30 A-G courses by the end of Spring 2011. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. For more information contact Bridget Wilson 510-643-7902, naoc@berkeley.edu or Jua Howard at 510-664-4424, jhhoward@berkeley.edu

California State Summer School For The Arts: Four weeks of exploration, discovery and hard work designed to unleash your creative power. A talented group of high school students will receive intensive training from professionals in music, theatre, video and film, visual arts, dance, creative writing, and animation. Held at CalArts in Valencia, California, Full and partial scholarships are available for first-time California resident attendees only. Interested? You'll find complete program descriptions, answers to commonly asked questions, and the application forms and instructions on this Web site.

Cambridge College Programme – Summer program for high achieving high school scholars. 65 academic courses, including leadership courses with a visit to parliament, excursions to London, Bath, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon Avon, Ely Cathedral, Duxford Air Museum, Warwick Castle and more. Sports: Varsity rowing on River Cam, Soccer, tennis, squash, lacrosse, etc. Optional SAT/ACT prep and Calculus prep, theatre, community service, finance, polo & horseback riding instruction pop culture courses, and an optional trip to Paris. For more information:

Camp Depot – out-door after school jobs, camp jobs for the summer, or just to attend a camp.

Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs Advanced placement/Early Admission, National High School Game Academy, Fine Arts: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music. For more information: cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

The Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a 25-year old non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness, and world peace. We have partners in 65 countries and take care of thousands of exchange students every year! To find out more about learning abroad or hosting an exchange student visit the website, or email your local representatives at:  diabloexchangestudents@

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc.: Since 1982, the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) has successfully organized a week long leadership training conference in Sacramento, which has prepared approximately 3,000 of California’s best and brightest high school student for many opportunities and challenges they face. Students attend the conference at no cost to themselves or their families. For more information visit

The College of New Jersey Summer Bonner Fellow Program: For HS students who want to engage in meaningful community service, earn college credits, have a 2-week living experience on a beautiful campus, and learn how to hightlight community service experience during the college admissions process. For information and an application: tcnj.edu/bonnersummer

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange – exchange program for German and American High School Students

Contra Costa County Summer Camp These summer camps provide high school juniors and seniors hands on, real world learning opportunities with scientists, engineers, and industry experts. And the bonus... students earn college credit, take field trips in the local area, and have fun while learning about exciting career opportunities. For more information about the engineering, biotech and environmental camps go to

COSMOS: Cosmos is a four week residential program for talented and motivated students completing grades 8-12. Students work side-by-side with UC researchers and faculty to explore advanced topics in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using curriculum that is hands-on and intensive. UCI June 26th -July 23rd ,2011 UCD/UCSC/UCSD July 10th-August 6th 2011 For more information ucop.edu/cosmos

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE): The South Korea Scholarship is full, all expenses paid scholarship program for students to learn about Korean culture firsthand. CIEE has partnered with the Korea Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of Korea throughout the international community, and to enhance goodwill and friendship through the implementation of various international exchange programs. For more information contact, SouthKorea@ 1.800.40.STUDY southkorea

Cushing Summer Session- A 5 week program offering intensive academic instruction, a variety of athletics and activities and excursions into Boson and the surrounding New England countryside. For more information 978 827-7700 summersessin@

Discovery Student Adventure: On a Discovery Student Adventure, curiosity is all you really need. Because traveling with Discovery is not about sightseeing (although you’ll certainly see the sites.) It’s about experiencing the world through the eyes of Discovery

Do : has Disaster Grants available to youth working in disaster preparedness or emergency response.  The grants are $500 and will be given out each week this year.  You can find more information at :

Education Talent Search Program Students need to complete ETS and Summer Registration applications, submit parent income information and a current report card and attend parent/student orientation. Classes are offered in Math, English, Career exploration, SAT prep and college planning at No Cost. For more information contact 925 685-1230 ext 2571

Emory Pre-College Program An academic program for high school students. For more information or to apply, visit: precollege.emory.edu

Ex’pression College Summer Camp They offer drawing, animation design for print and web, stop motion animation, game art beginning studio recording and electronic music camp. For more information and to register, visit expression.edu/camps .

FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) Summer Program for HS Students Programs offered in San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles. If you are curious about the creative worlds of fashion, business, and design, then check out 3 days of fashion at: fidm.edu/go/summerprogram

Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking Two week summer residency program at Lewis & Clark College, Portland OR for student completing grades 8 through 12. $1650 includes tuition, room and board. Rolling admission begins February. For more information visit go.lclark.edu/fir_acres_workshop Email firacres@lclark.edu 503 768-7200

Hillsdale College High School Study Abroad Program This program provides a unique opportunity for select HS students to participate in a two-week course taught in Europe during the summer. Hillsdale’s distinguished faculty in the fields of English, history and classics will teach the classes. Each course gives students the opportunity to earn three undergraduate (college) credits while traveling to some of the oldest and most historically rich places in the world. For more information: hillsdale.edu/admissions or call 517 607-2526 or 517 607-2333.

Institute for Educational Advancement Apprenticeship Program. Los Angeles: IEA's Apprenticeship Program nurtures the extraordinary potential of gifted high school students by providing them with challenging, hands-on learning experiences with mentors in various professions and opportunities to interact with intellectual peers for three to four weeks during the summer. This year's Apprenticeship Program features several sites in the Los Angeles area including the University of Southern California, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Art Center College of Design, the Los Angeles Superior Court, and Avery Dennison Research Center. Programs: Architecture and Design, Genetic Epidemiology, industrial design and law & order, available in San Francisco. For more information (626) 403-8900 or or Apprenticeship@

Jets: provides programs and resources that let students explore, assess, and experience engineering first-hand. From exciting student competitions to assessment tools and career exploration materials, JETS provides multiple pathways for students to discover their potential for engineering.

Johnson & Wales University Career Exploration Summer Program: Three day summer program for HS students entering their junior or senior year. At Career Explorations you can discover what it’s like to work in the areas of business, culinary art, hospitality or technology at one of our campuses in Providence, R.I.; North Miami, Fla.; Denver, Colo.; or Charlotte, N.C.

Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH High School Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): A Community Benefit Program geared primarily toward 11th and 12th grade students. We offer paid summer work experience at Kaiser Permanente facilities throughout California and encourage students to consider that life long learning and earning power begins with a high school diploma. There are a wide variety of health care and health care support jobs available, and many students who have participated in the SYEP have chosen health care-related fields after graduation – some of them right here at Kaiser Permanente. As a SYEP student, you’ll be paid for your time, working in one of our departments while learning about careers in health care. Additionally, when a certified Regional Occupational Program (ROP) teacher is involved and you complete the various components of the program, you can earn up to 10 Cooperative Vocational Education (CVE) units. These units may be added to the total units required for high school graduation. For more information visit

Global Glimpse takes juniors in high school abroad to the developing world for 3 weeks during their summer break to immerse them in a global education, community service and leadership program. The preparation for this program starts during the school year with after-school workshops. Our unique program inspires in students the value of a college education, matures students and differentiates them in their college essay and applications. For more information

Groove Job: Part Time Jobs, Teen Jobs, Student Jobs, Hourly Jobs, Summer Jobs.  

InnerSpark Summer program.Program in Creative writing, film & Video, Visual Arts, Animation, Theater, Dance and Music. For more information innerspark.us

International Student Exchange Programs –

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Jobs – Eastbay Works – Concord – connects youth with job opportunities, career and educational resources –

– 671-4500

John Muir Health Summer Internship Program Would you like a summer job where you work within a health system, gain knowledge about health care careers and earn high school credits? Must be 16 by the start of the internship and in your Junior or Senior Year. Go to careers and click on “Search our Jobs” Select a job category (clerical), keyword (summer), click search.

Landmark College Summer Program for HS students who learn differently: Sunday July 10th -Saturday July 30th Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR. For more information landmark.edu

Laurel Springs School is a private, WASC-accredited school that offers a flexible and convenient way for high school students to take summer classes online. Students can make up a class to meet their requirements, or get a jump on next year's classes. Each student has a teacher who will grade his or her lessons and provide support to successfully complete these courses at an accelerated pace. Enrollment is easy. Just refer your students to . The student will select their courses and call to speak with a Laurel Springs enrollment advisor. We will provide the student with all the documentation you need to approve the course, or we can provide it directly to you. To learn more about how we can help your students this summer, call 1-800-377-5890.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Summer Internship Program: The purpose of the program is to promote interest in transportation as a potential career, help students understand the role of transportation agencies in the community, county and region, provide skill-building opportunities during all phases of the program and provide assistance to our partner transportation agencies. The hour rate is $10.00 and hour and students may work full time or part time for up to 10 weeks. Must be 16 by the date of hire and have completed at least their sophomore year. To apply go to mtc.jobs/high_school/

NASA: Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience: The INSPIRE program, is a multitier year-round program designed for students in 9th to 12th grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, education and careers. Through the INSPIRE Online Learning Community, or OLC, students from across the nation have the opportunity to interact with their peers, NASA experts, and education specialists twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Members in good standing with the INSPIRE OLC have the opportunity to compete for grade-appropriate summer STEM experiences which is designed to provide hands-on opportunities to investigate education and careers in STEM at a NASA facility or a Space Grant Institution/University. For more information:

Northfield Mount Herman Summer session: College prep, English as a second language, contemporary dance programs and New Zealand Summer Abroad Program. For more information: 413 498-3290 summer_school@, summer

NYU Precollege Program: NYU Precollege offers rising HS juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience academic and student life at NY University. Students take college level courses for academic credit which may be applied to a future degree. Residential and non-residential options are available. For more information:

NYU Steinhardt Summer Music Study - one to three weeks, vocal programs, instrumental programs, Jazz, programs, and other music oriented programs. For more information including application and housing options steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer or call 212 998-5424

Otis College of Art and Design Summer of Art College Preparatory Program: Session in animation architecture/landscaping/Interiors, black and white photography, digital media, digital photography, drawing and painting and the anime style, fashion design, graphic design, illustration, life drawing, painting, product design, sculpture, and toy design. For more information go to otis.edu/soa

Penn Summer Opportunities Pre-College Program, Penn Summer Academy For more information on the Pre-College Program visit: sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool/courses/precollege For complete information on the Penn Summer Academies visit: sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool/courses/academies

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School Program- July 3rd-August 6th, 2011. If you are serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Phillips Exeter Academy five week Summer School may be a program for you. For more information: exeter.edu/summer

Pratt Institute Pre-College Program The pre-college curriculum consists of four classes, as well as lectures and cultural and social events. Students select and Elective course in their area of interest and are automatically enrolled in a foundation course as well as an Art History Appreciation, and a portfolio development class to complement their elective of choice. For more information pratt.edu/prostudies

Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults, California State University East Bay Program for entering 9-11th: Students in these programs make substantial gains in comprehension while doubling reading speed. They also learn the best way to read textbooks, take notes, and study for tests. Programs for entering 12th graders: This program will transform your reading skills. You will double your reading speed in difficult material and triple your reading speed in easier material, while improving comprehension, concentration and recall. These programs are offered in Concord, Pleasant Hill and Walnut creek. For more information call 1 800-978-9596.

Ringling College of Art and Design Pre College Perspective: Create a portfolio worth of work, work in college-level coursework, meet the challenge of project pace and performance, live and work with the like-minded individuals, ear college credits and explore majors. For more information 941 955-8869, Email precollege@ringling.edu, web ringling.edu/precollege

The Rochester Pre-College Program: Several sessions throughout the year. Summer residential program (grades 9-12) Rochester Scholars Program (grades 9-12), Malawi Immersion Summer Seminar (grades 11-12), Taste of College (grades 11-12), Summer workshop series. For more information

Sarah Lawrence College Program for HS Students: A five week residential program: Sarah Lawrence College & The International Film Institute of New York Summer Filmmaking Intensive. Several three week residential courses in Creative Writing, Summer in the City, Musical Theratre, and the White Mountain Summer Dance Festival. For more information: sarahlawrence.edu/highschool

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) offers an array of summer courses, camps and workshops for credit and for enrichment. The summer schedule includes residential, non-residential and SCAD eLearning opportunities for both educators and their students. Rising Star, Five-week pre-college for credit program for rising high school seniors SCAD Summer Seminars, One-week summer camp for high school students who have completed 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Visit .scad.edu for more information.

The Sewanee Environmental Institute (SEI) Pre-college Field Studies Experience: This program is designed for high school juniors and seniors with a history of academic success who are also passionate about the outdoors and want to advance their knowledge and skills in the study of the environment The program is held on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee over the summer. Students will have the opportunity to explore Sewanee's ecologically diverse 13,000-acre campus under the guidance of faculty members who are passionate about environmental education. This program provides an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies. For more information about the SEI program, highlights, cost and an application, please go to:

SFAI: San Francisco Art Institute Summer Program The San Francisco Art’s Institute’s PreCollege Program is a five week, six college credit course of study for artists who have completed the tenth grade but haven’t yet started college. The program introduces participants to what it’s like to be in art school- to the broad range of techniques, concepts, and debates that make up the contemporary art scene. For more information: sfai.edu/precollege

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program: Open to sophomore or juniors from a low-income background who have earned at least B’s in science and math classes. Stanford offers full scholarships to 24 qualified high school students to attend our 5 week summer residential program. Competition is rigorous, apply early. or email youth.science@stanford.edu

The Student Conservation Association is looking for High School students 15-19 for a 3-5 week projects in parks and forest. Through SCA’s tuition-free, summer National Conservation Crews, students gain hands on conservation and outdoor skills, develop leadership skills, create team spirit, and manage day to day challenges all while connecting with and caring for Planet Earth. For more information national-crews

Summer Discovery: The world's finest & most popular pre-college & middle school enrichment programs. We are proud that every summer more teenagers choose SUMMER DISCOVERY than any other program of its kind. Programs are available in a variety of setting such as: UCLA, University of Pennsylvania, UC Santa Barbara, Northeastern University, Boston, UC San Diego, Cambridge University & London, University of Michigan, Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona Spain,3+3 Michigan/UCLA Combo, Florence, Italy, Georgetown University For more information visit

Summer Study: Summer Study is proud to offer the most exciting and educationally rewarding pre-college program for high school students. Students completing 9th-11th grade share in the unique opportunity of a lifetime by experiencing college life in an organized and supervised environment at any of our 4 premier college campuses. Summer Study programs offer something for everyone, both academically and socially. For more information go to Applications

The Saint Mary's College of CA Summer Mathematics Camp (SMC)2 : June 17th to June 22nd  (SMC)2 is a free one week-long residential summer mathematics enrichment program for mathematically gifted high-school age students from the San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas. The mission of (SMC)2 is to inspire and strengthen students' interest in mathematics by guiding them in an intense exploration of relevant, challenging and deeply fascinating mathematical ideas that are not included in the standard high school curriculum. For more information: or Email: mathcamp@stmarys-ca.edu

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions, Pre-Collegiate Program: Students can choose from over 100 specially –selected college courses and earn college credit. The program is open to students who have completed 10th grade with at least a “B” average. For more information contact summer.berkeley.edu/pre-collegiate

UC Berkeley Summer Sessions, Freshman Edge is exclusively open for students who have already been admitted to Berkeley for the coming year. For more information contact summer.berkeley.edu/freshman

UC Davis School of Education Young Scholars Program Do research this summer on a University Campus. This program strives to engage 40 academically talented high school sophomores and juniors in a variety of research experiences within the areas of biological and natural sciences. For more information, meeting locations, times, and an online application, visit:

University of the Arts Summer Arts at UArts in Philadelphia, Pre College Summer institute for HS Students in the areas of art +media, dance, jazz, and Theater programs. For more information cs.uarts.edu/precollege

U.S. Air Force Academy Summer Sessions: Every thought about attending the U.S. Air Force Academy? If you are a college-bound Junior interested in possibly attending the AF Academy or considering an AFROTC scholarship. You are invited to apply for this highly competitive week-long program at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT scores are required For more information: type in summer seminar in the search bar, then click summer seminar in the black box that appears, Call 719 333-2236 or apply online at

US Performing Arts Camps: US Performing Arts offers programs in acting, dance, college audition workshops, playwriting/screenwriting, musical theater, digital filmmaking, animation, design, sitcom writing/production, USPA glee camp, and college prep for the arts. It is located at some of the finest universities facilities in the nation. College credit is available at some locations. For more information visit

Vancouver Film School is pleased to offer aspiring filmmakers, animators, artists, actors, writers, and designers at your high school the exclusive chance to experience VFS's world-renowned programs for themselves in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Programs in: Foundation Visual Art & Design, Acting for Film & Television, Animation & Visual Effects, Digital Design, Entertainment Business Management, Film Production, Game Design, Makeup Design for Film & Television, Sound Design for Visual Media: July, and Writing for Film & Television, Students must be 17 years of age or older to participate. Seats are limited, so we encourage students to get all the details and register early at summer2010 .

Young Ambassadors Program: The young ambassadors program is a national interdisciplinary leadership development program for graduating high school seniors. The mission of the program is to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and it resources. The program includes an intensive one-week training seminar in Washington D.C. and a four-week paid internship at a recognized museum or cultural organization in local communities across the US and Puerto Rico. For more information and to apply visit: latino.si.edu/education

Yosemite Institute: The Yosemite Institute Field Research Course is a 2 week backpacking adventure in the wilderness of the Yosemite National Park. Participants earn college credit by completing an ecological research project to answer their own question about the natural world. To register or find out more information 209 379-9511 x33 , yosemitefieldresearch@

Washington University in St. Louis: 5 week high school summer scholars program, a 3 week Summer Institute or a 2 week young writers institute open to current sophomores or juniors. For more information and application materials contact summerscholars.wustl.edu, or swi.ucollege.wustl.edu

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