Guidance/College & Career -- Summer Opportunities

Accounting Career Awareness Program
FREE, summer residential program at the U of MN, designed to increase the understanding of accounting and business career opportunities to underrepresented ethnic groups; includes visits to corporate sponsors offices, future scholarship opportunities Deadline: April 30.
Call: Godson Sowah 612-371-8622 or email: Godson.Sowah@ey.com

Architectural Programs
Check out this website for other summer programs across the country.
http://www.aia.org/ed2_template.cfm?pagename=ed%5Fk12programs

Art School of Florence
5-week programs affiliated with Bowling Green University accredited by NASAD housed in Florence
www.saci-florence.org

Ave Maria University
Summer courses in Ancient Languages, May to July
www.avemaria.edu

Barnard
All programs open to students who have completed 10th or 11th grade.  One or four week Liberal Arts Program, or Young Women's Leadership Institute 212-854-8866 or
www.barnard.edu/pcp

 Boston College
For those who have completed 11th grade, with outstanding academics, spend 6 weeks at a Jesuit University, June - August, take college courses, earn college credit, live in a dorm and discover Boston. 617-552-3800 or email bce@bc.edu.  Apply early spring.

Boston University
High School Honors Program:  6-week residential program for students in their junior and senior year in high school. May earn up to 8 college credits in a variety of courses.
Summer Challenge Program: 2-week residential program for students in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of secondary school. www.bu.edu.summer/highschool

BYU Independent Study~Online University and High School or Middle School Courses
Classes can be used to recover credit for graduation or enhance curriculum. Study Accounting to Social Sciences, $121 per class, call: 1-800-914-8931
www.elearn.byu.edu

California College of the Arts
This program is for students who have completed sophomore, junior or senior year who would like to study art or creative writing while earning 3 college credits, July 2 - 27.
www.cca.edu/precollege

Carleton College
Summer Writing Program for college-bound juniors with strong reading & writing skills:
 Application deadline
Carleton Liberal Arts Experience: July 11 - 17, 2009,  for college-bound sophomores in the top 25% of class.  Accepted students receive FREE room, board, tuition and travel costs.
866-767-2275
www.carleton.edu/summer/CLAE

Carnegie Mellon
Summer Pre-college Programs: June 27 - August 7 2009
Pre-College Fine Arts: HS Game Academy (learn how to create video games), Architecture, Art, Design, Drama and Music
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

The College of St. Catherine
Build a web interface, design a logo and catalog layout for the web,program components to build your own web store, do project management
Business and Technology Camp July 14 - 20 2009
www.stkate.edu/sciencetech

College of Visual Arts (MN)
Three different classes: Drawing, Course in Fashion Design, and Photography.  Registration and Deposit due June 1.  Tuition: $355/class.
www.cva.edu

College of William and Mary
Pre-colliate summer program in Early American History for HS juniors and seniors, earn four hours college credit
www.WM.edu/NIAHD 

Colorado College
Choose from a full range of course offerings, experience the "Block Plan", earn college credit, each session is 3 weeks long, live in residence halls, participate in activities such as hiking and camping, ask about merit-based, scholarships.
www.ColoradoCollege.edu/summerprograms

Cornell University
Program open to students completing 10th, 11th or 12th grade, earn up to 6 college credits, make friends from around the world, choose from a wide variety of courses, one-, three-, and six-week sessions.  Most applications due May 4.
www.summercollege.cornell.edu

Council on International Educational Exchange "Gap Year" programs for American HS graduates
800-448-9944 x 323 or email at cgillespie@ciee.org
www.ciee.org/hsabroad

Columbia University~Summer Arts Programs
New courses in the arts developed in conjunction with Columbia’s prestigious School of the Arts. Programs are renowned for their academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the unique opportunity they provide for highly motivated students to experience college life at a world-class university.
www.ce.columbia.edu/hs.

Dale Carnegie Generation.Next
Generation.Next is designed to prepare young people for the real world.  The course content focuses on five key areas that are critical for future success:  Building self-confidence, Enhancing Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skill Development, Teamwork, Attitude management.  The course will meet from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Tuesdays from June 12 - July 31, 2009 @ Edina Training Center, cost $1200.  Contact Jessica Mueller 952-548-5619.

The Experiment in International Living

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
3-day programs: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego or Orange City
www.fidm.edu

Franklin College
Fully accredited, independent American liberal arts institution, located in Lugano, Switzerland.  A train ride away from Rome, Paris, Geneva and Vienna.  Take up to 12 credits.
www.fc.edu

The George Washington University Summer Scholars Program
Pre-college program for juniors
Law and Evidence, Focus on Science, Photojournalism, Election and Politics, Engineering, 
10-Day noncredit mini courses, current 9th, 10th, 11th Grade Students
www.summerscholars.gwu.edu

George Washington First-Year Writing for Summer Scholars
More information about the 6-Week Pre-college Program or the 10-Day Mini courses
www.summerscholars.gwu.edu

Georgetown University
Live on campus, manage your own time, explore the rich culture of Washington.  Apply for the wide variety of summer programs at Georgetown, enrollment is limited, sessions run from June through August.
http://summer.georgetown.edu/2009

Hamline University
Two-week Summer Health Care Career Exploration course 
Literally a two-day immersion into the world of medicine, priceless opportunity for learning what goes on behind the scenes, personal networking for future experiences. Earn two college credits through Hamline University, 20 students will be admitted to this program.  651-730-9193 or email:
administration@rtscareer.com

Harvard University
Harvard Summer School for HS sophomores, juniors and seniors
200 courses to choose from. Special programs in Drama, Math, and Writing
Earn academic credit.
June 23  - Aug. 17 2009
www.ssp.harvard.edu

Heidelberg College
For students entering 8th-12th grade, choose from 2 sessions: 2009: July 15-July 27  or July 29-August 10. Diverse curricula designed to enhance summer learning.  Emerge from this programming with a greater understanding of your own capabilities as a student.
www.heidelberg.edu/summerberg

Iowa State Engineering & Beyond
4 day, 3 night workshop for students between their junior and senior years of High School.  Purpose: to expose students to all 10 of Iowa State' engineering majors.  Stay in residence halls and experience ISU.
Cost:  $225 Contact:  Jodi Gilbertson 515-294-8355
www.iastate.edu

Junior Statesmen Foundation
Exciting and stimulating courses on the campuses of four of the nation's elite universities. Immerse yourself in politics and government while making new friends and developing leadership skills at either Georgetown, Yale, Stanford or Princeton campuses. Average costs $4,500.
www.jsa@jsa.org

Lake Forest College
Two-week summer Writing and Thinking Workshop for HS students from June 14-June 27, 2009.
www.lakeforest.edu/wtw

Landmark College
Students with learning disabilities and AD/HD can choose from two programs:  Three-week HS Junior Program: July 8 - 28 rediscover an interest in college study and the tools to approach the college app process.  Transition to College Program for Recent Graduates:  2009: July 22-Aug 4 experience the first two weeks of a typical college semester, learn new strategies and skills.  802-387-671
www.landmark.edu

Landmark Volunteers
Nonprofit organization giving high school students the chance to make a real difference in the world around them.  They offer one-week spring and two-week summer volunteer opportunities with leading cultural, environmental, historical and social service organizations across the country.  Ages 14 or entering 10th - 12th grades.  For registration and more information 413-229-0255
www.volunteers.com

The Language Travel Company
Total immersion program with schools all over the world.  Earn college credits.
www.thelanguagetravelcompany.com

Loyola University Chicago
For students who have completed their sophomore or junior year.  Earn college credit while living in a residence hall or by studying at Loyola's own Rome Center in Italy. 2009: Three week session:  June 29 - July 17, Six week session:  June 29 - August 7.    312-915-6501
www.luc.edu/summerscholars

Macalester College - St. Paul
A summer enrichment program where master teachers engage inquisitive minds for students currently in grades 7 - 12.  Two sessions from 2009:   June 15 - July 26, commuter & residential on campus from 8:30 - 4:00.  651-696-6590  Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2009.
www.mity.org

Main Street School of Performing Arts~Hopkins, MN
Dance Careers and Beginning Choreography
Option#1: Dance Careers, a workshop introducing the serious student to the professional world of dance
Option #2: Beginning Choreography: introduces students to the art of choreography, learning how to find inspiration to make and create original movement material.  Fee: $ 75.00 Pick one of two sessions.
 Contact: LeAnn Slama @ 952-224-1340

Miami University of Ohio
Multicultural Leadership Program Summer Leadership Institute
The program is designed for students who are from an underrepresented population, if not, for students who have shown some kind of commitment towards making their community/school more accepting of cultural diversity.  After successfully completing the program, admitted students will receive a $5,000 merit scholarship to Miami.  2009: June 21 - June 27.  Contact 513-529-7576
www.inuohio.edu/admission/mlpsli

Michigan Tech
Exploring in Engineering and Women in Engineering
Summer Youth Programs for students in grades 9th-11th, gives students from all over the world hands-on exploration opportunities in math, science, engineering, arts and many other fields.  Full scholarships available.
Contact: yp@mtu.edu or 906-487-2219
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu

Michigan Math and Science Scholars
Two 2-week sessions, academic camp attended by high school students from all over the world. 763-647-4466
www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss

Minneapolis College of Art & Design
Music & Media: June 14 - 28 2009
Singular & Sequential Image July 5 - 19 2009
www.mcad.edu

Minnesota Children's Museum ~ Summer Squad
Students volunteer at the museum in a variety of positions in 3 - 5 hour shift increments between 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., Monday - Friday, must be able to commit to 2 weeks (do not have to be consecutive) between 6/18 and 8/24,  2009.  Apply by April 15.  651-225-6046 

Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Film and Video Bootcamp:  open to students ages 16 and older, Fridays and Saturdays, June 15, 16, 22, and 23.  9a.m. - 5:30 p.m. $800 includes all supplies and materials and lunch each day.
612-659-6500

Minnesota Business Venture
MBV is open to all students completing grades 9-12.  Learn how to plan for a successful future, develop a career focus, use teamwork, communication skills as well as leadership while living either at St. Cloud St. or St. John's U;  cost: $125 if apply before April 24.   Apply online or download
http://www.bestprep.org/programs/minnesota_business_venture/ 

Mount Holyoke College Take the Lead!  Summer Action
Two-week, residential, hands-on experience for young women currently in their 9th, 10th or 11th year of high school, who are making a difference in their academic, extracurricular or community.  Looking to develop leadership and team building skills in a safe and supportive environment.  For more information:413-538-3500
www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction

Muscular Dystrophy Association Camp
Volunteer opportunity to work as a companion and helper to an individual camper for a week and assist them with a variety of activities. Must be 16 years old by June 3rd.  Will receive training prior to camp.
jcastillo@mdausa.org 

New York Film Academy
Hands on filmmaking, acting, animation camps
www.nyfa.com/summercamps

NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School)
At NOLS, we take people on real wilderness expeditions in remote areas.You'll learn to be a leader. You'll practice technical skills like summitting peaks and running rapids–all while earning college credit. Financial aid is also available. By the end of your course, you'll have the knowledge to travel responsibly and safely in the backcountry while leaving a minimal impact on the land.
www.nols.edu

Northwestern University College Prep Program
Designed for  students who want to experience a real college life before finishing high school
www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep

Norwich University~Vermont
Future Leader Camp, Drill Team Camp or Engineering Academy
www.norwich.edu

Nursing Camp
 Adventures in Nursing Camp.   Must be 16, hands-on experience, learn about educational and career opportunities in nursing,  June 26th, 2009, cost $25.00, scholarships available 952-920-9860
email: landerson@nursesCE.org
http://www.nursesce.com/membership/events/adventures.php

Ox Bridge Academic Programs
New York, New York
Programs for Grades 8-9
The Cambridge Prep Experience - July - Aug.
The Oxford Prep Experience - July - 29
info@oxbridgeprograms.com
www.oxbridgeprograms.com

Oxford Advanced Studies Program
Magdalen College, Oxford, England
Academic curriculum in a range of subjects.
For high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
July 7-31
www.aosp.ac.uk

Pratt
Immerse yourself in Art and Design, Architecture, Creative Writing, and Cultural Studies
www.pratt.edu/precollege

Prism
Summer volunteer program located in Golden Valley for ages 12 - adult, variety of positions available from food shelf, clothes closet, birthday room, front dest, clerical and auto shop assistant. Minimum of 4 hours per week on a regularly scheduled shift.  Applications available 763-529-1350 x 109
www.prismmpls.org

Princeton University~the W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute
Residential non-profit leadership development program for high-achieving high school students entering the tenth or eleventh grade in the fall.
www.webduboisscholars.org/apps.html

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Now in its 31st year, Operation Catapult is a unique summer engineering and science program conducted for high school students who've completed their junior year.  There are two 18-day sessions to choose from: 
June or July
www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult

Sage Summer Program
Students completing 9th, 10th or 11th grades, fee: $4,000, length of trip: 24 days, two leaders per group of
10 - 15 students.  Three sessions available in July to regions of India. Study Indian music and dance, hike in Ladakh, where Tibetan Buddhist culture still flourishes, learn about Gandhi in his homeland.
www.sageprogram.org

Sail Caribbean
Sailing & Diving adventures to Community Service & Academic, supervised teens strive to achieve leadership  and personal growth while living on a 50-foot mono hull sailboat that houses 10 - 12 students.  For more information: 800-321-0994
www.sailcaribbean.com

Sarah Lawrence College
Live and Study at Sarah Lawrence, 30 minutes from midtown  Manhattan, three or six-week sessions
June 10 - August 11.  Register online
www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool

Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD Summer Seminars are residential or nonresidential summer workshops designed for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years.  Deadline: May.
www.scad.edu/summer

Science Museum of Minnesota
Be an information booth volunteer.  Requirements: be at least 16 yrs of age, attend training, communicate effectively, commit to one year of service, for a four hour shift.  Contact: volunteer@smm.org or 651-221-4703
www.smm.org/volunteer

Smith College~Summer Science and Engineering Program
Young women entering grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the fall of 2010, may apply to this residential science and research program.  Competitive, only 100 accepted.
www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep

South Dakota School of Mines
Computer Science an Engineering Camp for Girls
Girls in who will be in grades 7-10, interested in learning more about how computers work, programming or careers in computer science and engineering.  June
http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn/youth

Suffolk University
Choose from eight summer programs (July) for HS Sophomores and Juniors.  Politics and Public Service, Student Leadership, GLBT Awareness, Institute for an understanding of World Religions, Empowerment of Women of Color, Screen writing and Video Production, Business Organization, Improv Comedy
www.suffolk.edu/summerinstitutes

Madrid campus July 1 - 10 2009
www.suffolk.es/summermadrid

Santa Clara University, School of Engineering
Free summer engineering residential seminar in August
Contact James Lindfelt at jlindfelt@scu.edu or 408-554-4468 Deadline: March
 http://scu.edu/engineering/undergraduate/ses.cfm

Summer Discovery: 
10 Amazing Campuses in 4 Countries, plus over 300 courses, live on campus, earn college credit.
www.summerdiscovery.com

Summer Study Programs at Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, or
The American University of Paris
800-666-2556
www.summerstudy.com

UCLA Summer Institutes
Enrichment courses from Architecture to World Languages
Short term intensive, 5 and 6-week programs
www.summer.ucla.edu

Union College
For students entering 9th - 12th grades.  Courses offered: Economics, Entrepreneurship, Psychology, Comics and Graphics, Improv Comedy, Digital Creative Arts, Forensic Science, Mass Media and Toy and Entertainment Engineering. Sessions in July.  800-883-2540
www.union.edu/fivepoints

University of Chicago
Unique programs for sophomores, juniors and seniors, college credit, select form more than 150 offerings. Summer session questions: 773-834-3792 or email: slopez@uchicago.edu
www.summer.uchicago.edu

University of Massachusetts
Juniper Institute for Young Writers  is a one-week intensive creative writing program for juniors and seniors.  Tuition:  $750
www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters

University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management: Gopher Business program
Residential, week long, summer business camp for diverse, high-potential juniors/seniors. Including room and board, this program is free to the admitted student.  7/24-8/1 2010.  Deadline: 3/12/10.
www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/gopherbusiness

University of Minnesota-Exploring Careers in Engineering & Physical Science
Wondering which careers will allow you to explore your passions, challenge your creativity, reward you for enjoying math, and assure you of an exciting job almost anywhere in the world?  Students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in fall who have an interest in engineering and physical science are eligible to apply to this program.  Week-long sessions, 9am - 4pm.  Deadline May, separate weeks for all-women only.  Complete form, along with personal essay, written recommendation from a math/science teacher or counselor and an official high school transcript.  Fee $95.  612-625-2861
www.itcep.umn.edu

University of Minnesota-Health Careers Investigators program
Health Careers Investigation, fun three-day, hands-on program for HS students entering grades 9 - 12, strong GPA (3.0 minimum). Find the personal skills and qualities necessary to be a dentist, physical therapist, medical doctor and many other health care professionals.   Ideal candidates are taking upper-level math and science courses and plan to attend a four year college.  Two sessions, $125 fee, scholarships available, www.morris.umn.edu/cerp/summerscholars www.morris.umn.edu/cerp/summerscholars

University of Minnesota, Morris~Summer Scholars
The Art of Words and Biomass in Sustainable Energy July 12 - 24, 2009
Earn two college credits, talented sophomores and juniors choose either to "explore the intersection of art and poetry" or "integrate biology, chemistry and physics to explore production of bio fuels." 
800-842-0030 elliskj@morris.umn.edu
apply online: www.morris.umn.edu/cerp/summerscholars

University of Missouri - Rolla
One - week Introduction to Nuclear Engineering for HS Juniors and Seniors, Session I:  July 15 - July 20
Session II:  July 22 - July 27.  Participants receive FREE room and board & materials, application fee of $50, refundable to those attending, apply by June 15th, email: nuclear@umr.edu  573-341-4720
www.nuc.umr.edu

University of Montana
High school juniors and seniors may apply.  Email: summer@mso.umt.edu or 406-243-4470
www.montanasummer.com

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Summer Academic Camps
www.bigredcamps.unl.edu

University of Notre Dame
Summer Scholars: Pre-college program open to current juniors or sophomores with strong academic and solid extracurricular activities.  13 academic tracks offered, two weeks living on campus. Deadline March 1.  Apply online, will need teacher letter of recommendation, counselor rec, transcript and test scores.  For more information: 574-631-0990, email: precoll@nd.edu or:
www.summerscholars.nd.edu

University of Oregon
Summer Architecture Academy:  July - August    An intense experience to "try on the field for size."
www.uoregon.edu

University of Pennsylvania
Summer Academy Applied Science, Technology Program
Three-week courses for high school students. Deadline: 3/26/09 Classes in July
www.seas.upenn.edu/saast

University of St. Thomas: STEPS
Summer camp for girls, two sessions, one for girls completing 6th grade, one for girls completing 8th grade.
www.stthomas.edu/engineering/outreach/steps/default.html

University of Southern California
20 different seminars July - August
http://cesp.usc.edu

University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience in Pure and Applied Mathematics, May - July
Funded by National Science Foundation.  Each participant will receive a travel allowance and a stipend of $2200 plus room and board.
www.uwec.edu/surepam

University of Wisconsin
Platteville, WI
Engineering Exploratory Career Camp:  Encourages females to learn about and pursue careers in technical fields, July or July .
www.uwplatt.edu/wep

United States Military Academy ~ Summer Programs
May 30 - June 5 or June 6 - 12  Apply online by April 1
www.admissions.usma.edu/MoreInfo/summer.cfm

United States Naval Academy  ~ Summer Seminar
Fast-paced, six day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high school.  The seminar teaches you about life at the Academy.  If you think that you may be interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's academies or a ROTC scholarship you should seriously consider attending this seminar.
www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.html

US Performing Arts Camps
Summer programs for ages 11 - 22, Acting, Animation, Film, Play/Screenwriting, Dance, Musical Theater, TV Sit Com and more.  For list of locations, more information or registration: 888-497-3553 or
www.usperformingarts.com

Vanderbilt University
Current 11th graders (class of 2009)  Explore a major in engineering, medicine, the sciences and other technology-based areas.  2008 program dates:  June 23 - August 1, 2008 Application deadline:  April 20, 2008 (rolling admission)  Office contact:  Prof. John Veillette Office tel: 615-322-7827
https://pave.vanderbilt.edu

Washington University in St. Louis
Must be at least 16 and a junior, take college courses in languages, arts, science, humanities,and social sciences, 2 sessions.  866-209-0691
www.summerscholars.wustl.edu

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington U
Architecture Discovery Program for students between junior and senior year.  Two 2-week sessions.  Deadline: April  call 314-935-6200
http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu

Wharton, University of Pennsylvania
"Leadership in the Business World"
4-week summer program designed to introduce talented high school seniors to the skills necessary to lead in the 21st century. 60 students selected to participate.
http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/programs/lbw.cfm

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