High School Summer Programs - West Hartford Public Schools

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High School Summer Programs

Table of Contents Hartford County Programs- page 2 Connecticut Programs- page 6 Northeast Programs- page 11 National Programs- page 24 Global Programs- page 29 Online Distance Learning- page 33

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HARTFORD COUNTY

Annual Actuarial Boot Camp, Connecticut Insurance & Financial [IFS] Cluster The Phoenix Companies in Hartford No cost to attend Meet with local actuaries from some of the large insurance companies in the area, be offered career development advice, develop some important business skills, and most of all, be provided with actuary-led exam preparation instruction IFS Cluster website. Susan Winkler swinkler@

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Center for Creative Youth (CCY) Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

CCY is a 5-week summer pre-college program that offers talented high school students five weeks of intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University. Creative Writing, Dance, Filmmaking, Music, Musical Theater, Photography, Technical Theater, Theater, Visual Arts

Students gain practical experience in an advanced, progressive curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary and multicultural learning, leadership skills, and historical context. A staff of professional artist/teachers and residential advisors mentor students in their studies, as well as in the social aspects of the program.

y or ccy@ or 860-757-6391

Capital Region Interdistrict Leadership Academy (CRILA) For sophomores and juniors- free! Year-long leadership program with summer week-long outward bound experience in Colorado. Chance to develop community service projects in the Hartford area. Focuses on developing leadership skills. CRILA-Program Manager Julia Case (860) 509-3666 crila@

Central CT AHEC, Inc., Summer Medical Camp Health careers education camps place students ages 16 and 17 on local hospital campuses. Students are assigned preceptors and rotate through all of the major hospital departments to engage in job shadowing, mentoring and health career and education exploration activities. Students receive unique exposure to medical procedures and facilities while documenting their experiences through reflection and group presentations.

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Chinese Summer Program (STARTALK), Glastonbury High School For incoming 7th to 12th graders (only takes 40 students) 4 different levels $150 for all four weeks, includes lunch and field trip

Connecticut Historical Society (museum and library) Hartford, CT

Teen Enrichment Program for students entering 9th-12th grade 4 week summer program focused on history and museum work Develop skills in teamwork, communication, public speaking,

responsibility, and self-confidence. Monday thru Thursday from 9am to 3pm Financial assistance available teens Erin_kania@ (860) 236-5621, x222

CREC Summer Institutes Institute for Science & Mathematics- Health&Medical Science; Biotechnology Institute for Psychology- Introduction to Psychology; Political Psychology Live on campus SJC 3 college credits earned Scholarships Available Summer Institute for Future Teachers (SIFT) ECSU campus; live on campus 3 college credits earned sift

Hartford Hospital Summer VolunTeen Program Open to students 14-18 years interested in pursuing a career in healthcare who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are available to volunteer 8 hours a week for at least 6 of 8 weeks of the program Eileen.Pelletier@ (info session in February)

Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) High School Mini Medical/Dental School Program

11th and 12th grade students, who are in-state residents. Students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dental

medicine and the biological sciences.

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Students who are selected by their school counselors or science teachers.

A series of eight to ten weekly lectures and demonstrations presented by faculty members of the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine.

Topics on molecular biology, pharmacology, cardiology, oncology and dental medicine.



Loomis Chaffee- Discover Summer Program Windsor, CT

5-week programs for middle/high school studetns Course schedule includes one major course, one writing course, and one

minor course Credit immersion courses in geometry and calculus Test Prep Afternoon athletics and social activities provided, on-campus housing

available

University of Connecticut- Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine High School Student Research Apprentice Program (HSSRAP)

Six-week summer program for high school students, traditionally underrepresented in American medicine, who have completed their junior or senior year and have indicated an interest in medicine.

The program provides students with a research experience in one of the basic science or clinical laboratories at the University of Connecticut Health Center or Storrs campus.

Students report the results of their research in a presentation before faculty, preceptors, and other program participants and invited guests during the final week of the program.

Participants at the Health Center must be able to commute daily. Participants at the Storrs campus will receive housing Monday through Friday. Visit the High School Student Research Apprentice Program page for more information.

Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative, High School Student Research Apprentice Program

For traditionally underrepresented students who have an interest in medicine, dental medicine, or biomedical research

Six-week summer program for students who have completed 11th/12th grade; commuters only

Jan Figueroa, 860-679-3483; jfigueroa@nso1.uchc.edu; hcop.uchc.edu

Pre College Enrichment Program (PCEP)

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6 week summer program at Storrs for high school seniors who will be entering UConn in fall 2011 and have indicated a career interest in medicine, dental, or biomedical research.

Participants live on campus Monday-Friday Two tracks include:

o PCEP Academic Enrichment Program- designed to provide a head start in math and science courses and enhance preparation for college. Receive up to 8 credits. Deadline April 11, 2011

o PCEP Research Program- focus on enhancing preparation for college and provide a research experience in one of the basic science laboratories.



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CONNECTICUT

Albertus Magnus College- Criminal Justice Summer Camp (1 day) For incoming high school seniors interested in the criminal justice field One-day camp Sessions include: mock crime scene evaluation, into to the K9 program, fingerprinting 101, eye witness testimonial. Register by contacting Michael Gallant, Admission Counselor, 203-7734471 or mgallant@albertus.edu with the following information: name, address, town/state, phone#, email, high school, yr of graduation, t-shirt size.

Choate Rosemary Hall- Kohler Environmenal Center Sumner Institute Four week residential program studying the environment Physics and engineering of alternative energy, environmental ethics, economics, law, and politics choatesummer@choate.edu 203-697-2365

Coast Guard Academy's Summer Program New London, CT

For current high school juniors Six day intense, immersive, hands on program uscga.edu/AIM

College Now- University of Hartford Outstanding high school seniors Opportunity to enroll in one college course per semester on a tuition free basis. Students in top 15% of class who have exhausted college prep courses at high school; consistent A/B average; minimum score of 500 on both verbal/math SAT.

Fairfield University, Summer Scholars Program Two week program for motivated high school students (3.2 GPA or higher) seeking a college academic and enrichment experience Earn up to 3 college credits Topics include biology, communication, economics, English, music, philosophy, religious studies, and studio art. fairfield.edu/summerscholars

GETSET!- University of Hartford & University High School of Science and Engineering

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For high school females in Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford area who excel in science and/or math

Summer program that inspires and challenges teenage girls to continue their education and pursue careers in science, math, architecture, engineering, and other technologies.

Clif Scorso, GETSET! Committee Chairperson (860) 768-5538 cscorso@hartford.edu

hartford.edu/ceta/getset

Girl Scouts of Connecticut at Camp Laurel (Lebanon, CT) Celebrates girls and their achievements, guiding them toward becoming strong women, for girls entering grades 2-12 Activities and program areas include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, archery, sports and games, nature exploration, hiking, and more. Camp operates Sunday to Friday in one and two-week sessions. ACA accredited. Candice Olson, Camp Manager, colson@ (800) 922-2770 x3344 For more information and to register online visit .

Mitchell College: Step-Up, Learning through Creativity 2 week transition enrichment program for rising high school juniors/seniors Focus on individual creativity, personal learning style, practical academic strategies Help strengthen study skills and increase confidence and self-esteem; make connections and friendships while discovering what it's like to live on a college campus

STEP-UP@mitchell.edu



University of New Haven: Summer Youth Programs Innovative and individualized summer programs Day programs include Crime Scene Investigation Academy, Engineering & Science Summer Experience 2012, Bio Technology Summer Institute, Policing Institute, Musical Theater Academy. Intensive residential programs for course credit include Summer Business Development Academy, Summer Sports Management Academy, and Hospitality Academy. newhaven.edu/camps conference@newhaven.edu 203-479-4223

Post University: Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs CSI Academy (for students interested in criminal justice or forensic science), Science Academy (for students interested in the sciences), Leadership Academy (for student leaders or those in leadership), Visual Arts Academy (for students interested in art or preparing an art portfolio)

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post.edu/summerprograms rbennett@post.edu 203-591-5606 Ruth Bennett

Quinnipiac University- School of Communications The Television News Institute For high school juniors and seniors (16 years+) interested in broadcast journalism Topics: writing effective/balanced news stories, writing for "the ear," shooting video that supports/enhances report, editing, presenting yourself on camera, producing newscasts. Fees: Commuter $$ (includes lunch); On-campus $$$ (inc all meals) Michael Calia, Director (203) 582-3414 or Michael.calia@quinnipiac.edu

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, Groton, CT (and other labs throughout the country)

Provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer.

The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN.

SEAP provided competitive research internships to 245 high school students this year. Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at approximately 20 DoN laboratories.

Tim Donovan T.Donovan@ Program Assistant

Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, University of Bridgeport Summer Design Program- College Portfolio Preparation for High School Students

Provides an in-depth college preparation and portfolio building experience Classes are designed to help high school students enhance their creative

skills and explore various art and design fields Industrial design, interior design, graphic design, animation bridgeport.edu/sasd (click on programs) Scholarships available. Professor Yelle ryelle@bridgeport.edu or 203-576-4034

Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop for High School Students UConn, Storrs and Quinnipiac, Hamden

Sponsored by C-HIT (CT Health Investigative Team) in collaboration with the Journalism Departments at UConn and Quinnipiac

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