SUMMER PROGRAMS
WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER? WE HAVE RECEIVED INFORMATION ON NUMEROUS SUMMER PROGRAMS THAT ARE CHALLENGING, FUN AND PROVIDE A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR YOU!!
PLEASE COME TO THE GOAL OFFICE IF YOU HAVE INTEREST IN ANY OF THE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTED BELOW! WATCH FOR DEADLINES AND SCHOLARSHIPS!
Academie De Paris
The Academie is a residential summer program from July 3-August 8h. Seventeen courses to choose from in the fields of architecture, philosophy, international law and photography. www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Alfred University
Spend a week on this college campus and attend one of their summer institutes. Studies include: Astronomy, Art & Design, Creative Writing, and Entrepreneurial Leadership, the 48 hour Challenge, Math, Science and Engineering. Alfred also has sports camps. Cost: $495. Check their web site for interesting news, information and contests for high school students. http://www.alfred.edu/summer/htm
Andrew’s Leap at CMU
Spend five weeks in the world renowned Computer Science Dept. at CMU. Only thirty students are accepted to this summer program that exposes student to the frontiers of computer science. For acceptance you must take the Interesting Test administered in February 5, 13, 22, or 26th. Call 412-268-5099 Kathy McNiff to register for the test. Cost = $2500 and scholarships are available. June 27th – August 5th http://cs.cmu.edu/~leap/
Barnard Pre-College Program in New York
One week mini-sessions and five-week course programs are available. Programs in architecture, art history, cultural studies, literature, psychology, religion and theatre. Sophomores only. One week mini-courses in acting. Young Women’s Leadership Institute. http://www.barnard.columbia.edu/pcp/summer.html
Boston University Summer Challenge Program
A six week Honors program runs from July 4 – August 12. They also have two sessions of their Summer Challenge for high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors. These are costly programs. Check their web site for more information. http://www.bu.edu/summer/programs
Boston Conservatory
Summer Choral Institute from July 10 – 23rd, and the Dance Institute has two sessions June 20-July 8, July 11 – 29th. You must be at least 16 yr. old to attend. Apply early. For more information visit: www.bostonconservatory.edu
Busch Gardens/SeaWorld
Numerous offerings for students interested in animal science, marine biology and life sciences. “Summer Splash,” “Zooventures,” “Physics Fun-atics,” “Zoo Careers,” “Advanced Terratrekkers,” and the “Ultimate Florida Adventure” are the programs available this summer. Come to GOAL for details.
Cambridge Prep Experience
Learn about life in England while enrolled in courses and living at Magdalene College. Numerous field trips and workshops are part of the curriculum. Call 1-800-828-8349 Other outstanding
include: The Oxford Tradition, Academie de Paris and The Cambridge Tradition. www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Catholic University
Become immersed in college life and get a head start on your college career. The programs meet diverse interests and many of the coursed earn college credits. Live In Washington DC and participate in their programs including: Theater, Architecture, Debate, Engineering, Video and Media, Percussion and more. For more information: http://summer.cua.edu/pre-college.htm
Carnegie-Mellon PreCollege Credit bearing coursework and enrichment programs are available. Specialized programs in Architecture, Art, Design, Music and Drama. Application and information available on-line. www.cmu.edu/enrollmenyt/pre-college/
Cultural Heritage Alliance Educational Tours
Call 1-800-323-4466 or visit www.cha-tours.com today for numerous educational packages!
Clemson University
Clemson offers many one, two and three week summer programs in science, engineering, architecture, history, economics, career workshops and sports. The application deadline is May 1st. Prices are reasonable and a specialized program in electronics is also available! Come in to GOAL to see the brochure. //virtual.clemson.edu/PCE/ssi/
Columbia University
Will you be a sophomore next year? Live in New York City for 3 weeks and attend a session on Understanding the Arts, Creative Writing, Approaches to Reading and Writing, The Media and Politics, and An Introduction to Creative Writing. Session II focus on computer design and writing. Columbia also has a college prep program. www.columbia.edu
Cornell University
The Curie Academy for Girls Who Dream Big—an Engineering Adventure July 9-16, 2005
Female math and science scholars who will be juniors or seniors in fall 2005 should consider this one week, residential program. Application including an essay is due by April 15th. This is a highly selective program and costs only $450! www.engr.cornell.edu/studentservices/womenprogs/curie
Cornell Summer College for Sophomores
High school students are given the rare opportunity to work closely with some of Cornell’s more distinguished professors. Program options include: “Freedom and Justice in the Western Tradition” and “Leadership through Managerial Communication” Strong career exploration programs in architecture, law, vet science, medicine, psychology, and business. www.sce.cornell.edu
Cornell also offers distance learning courses on the internet!
CTY-Center for Talented Youth John Hopkins On-line courses and programs on site
www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/
Culver Summer Camp Aviation, equestrian, fencing, golf, scuba, sailing http://www.culver.org
Duke University
Duke offers a Summer Drama Workshop, Creative Writing Workshop, Pre-College Program, Leadership Institute and Field Studies Program. http://www.learnmore.duke.edu
Eastman School of Music—University of Rochester
Opportunities to study music in various programs. Focus on specific instruments, music technology, vocal performance, and JAZZ. Three week programs, tuition, housing and meals available. www.Eastman.edu/Eastman/summer
EF Foundation for Foreign Study www.effoundation.org
European Summer Study Program in Salzburg, Austria
The Cultural Studies Academy Study, travel and discover! Course offerings are varied and weekend excursions are plentiful. Read the brochure…….
EXCEL Pre-college Enrichment at Amhurst, Williams, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Fe. etc.
www.goputney.com
FIT Fashion Institute
Summer pre-college programs in New York City (212) 217-7882.
Free Enterprise Week
A one-week economic education program designed to help high school students understand our free market system and how business operates in the U.S. Offered at Lycoming College and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, the cost is minimal and the sessions are in July and August. Apply early (by March 7th) for scholarships that are easy to receive!! LOW COST-A GREAT WEEK!
Georgetown University
International Relations Program and College Prep Courses for up-coming Sophomores/Juniors June 26th – July 30th. Get the brochure and learn more about these wonderful opportunities! Application deadline: April 22, 2005 http://www.georgetown.edu/ssce/spp/
Interlochen Arts Camp
America’s first and foremost summer arts program for students with interest to student music, theatre arts, dance, visual arts and creative writing. www.interlochen.org
International Student Exchange Programs
Europe, USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Thailand, China, Australia, New Zealand?? Would you like to travel abroad and immerse yourself in another country’s language and culture? ISSE coordinates summer and year round programs for high school students that want to live abroad. We have brochures in GOAL for you to share with your parents. www.asse.com
Ithaca Summer College
Up-coming sophomores can take one college course, up-coming juniors can take two courses. Mini-courses available for one week sessions in leadership, writing, stand-up comedy, physiology, guitar, and sports media. http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/
John Hopkins and CTY Center for Talented Youth
Numerous programs and on-line coursework. Visit www.jhu.edu/gifted or www.cty.jhu.edu .
Phone: 410-516-0337.
Junior Statesmen
High school students are offered an advanced academic program through the Junior Statesman Summer School sessions at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Stanford University in California, Yale University in Connecticut, and the University of Texas at Austin. The rigorous curriculum, taught by outstanding university professors, focuses on American Government, leadership, public speaking, and debate.
Admission to the Summer Schools is competitive and is based on the applicant's academic achievements and demonstrated leadership ability.
Symposiums on politics and government are conducted each summer in Southern and Northern California and in the states of Washington and Idaho. The California Symposia examine the politics of local government, while the Washington and Idaho Symposia focus on state government and politics. The symposia also include academic instruction as well as extensive speaker programs. www.jsa.org/summer
Landmark Volunteers
Two-week summer service opportunities at 63 national institutions in 21 states. www.volunteers.com or 1-800-955-1178
MMSS-Math and Science Scholars Program ---University of Michigan
June 27-July 8 and July 11 – July 22 Cost is $1600 for two weeks Wonderful course offerings http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
Mercersburg Summer Programs
Young Writer’s Camp, Sports Camps, Adventure Camps, and Enrichment and the Arts. www.mercersburg.edu
Moondance Adventures----Because everyone needs a little adventure. Backpacking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, alpine mountaineering, fly fishing, surfing, sea kayaking, and sailing. www.moondanceadventures.com
New York Film Academy
Hands-on experience from day one! Learn by doing and learn it all! If this is your interest area, look at this opportunity for a true summer filmmaking experience!! www.nyfa.com/hs/index.html
Northwestern University and the NHSI National High School Institute. This is a WOW program for students interested in theatre, journalism and media arts enrichment programs. Northwestern is also the home of the famous Coon-Hardy Debate Scholars Program. Over 100 academic courses for students interested in earning college credit. The Equinox Program is a three-week session for gifted students needing AP and Honors level coursework. Also consider the National High School Music Institute from June 27-July 30 for all serious players and composers! www.northwestern.edu
North Carolina School for the Arts
Students serious about dance, drama, music, filmmaking, and visual arts should consider a summer session at this campus that focuses on the arts. http://www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/summersession
Overland Hiking, Bicycle Touring, Mountain Biking
www.overlandadventures.com
Oxbridge Program
Academic programs abroad that bring high school students into the heart of Paris, Oxford, and Cambridge.
www.oxbridgeprograms.com or 1-800-828-8349
L’Academie de Paris
The Oxford Tradition
The Cambridge Tradition
Penn State
Three and one-half weeks of enrichment in happy valley??!! Have a summer like never before! Fun weekends, night time programs, sports clinics, weekend excursions, 25 enrichment classes and the Kaplan SAT Prep class. Applications at http://www.summerstudy.com/appmaterials.cfm 1-800-666-2556
Choose from 55 different senior high programs ranging form sports camps to filmmaking to fencing to communications. www.pennstateyouth.org
Penn State Weather Camp June 10-15 outreach.psu.edu/C&I/WeatherCamp Penn State Summer Music Camp July 17-23 www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/MusicCamps/
Conservation Leadership School June 26- July 2 conferences.cas.psu.edu/cls%5Ccls.html
Women in Science and Engineering Camp WISE@psu.edu
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
Playwriting/Screenwriting Class $200 for a three-week session; Shakespeare Intensive $285, Acting Workshop $245. There are other three week workshops also available during June-July. www.ppt.org
Presidental Classroom
During this week-long program, students interact with Washington insiders, including Members of Congress, presidential appointees, military officials, top business leaders and journalists. Students visit sites of our nation’s capital and debate key issues and they get a look “inside politics.” April 4th deadline www.presidentialclassroom.org
Stanford Discovery-2004
Spend three weeks in Palo Alto, California to attend the Creative Writing Discovery Institute, Philosophy Discovery Institute, Theatre Discovery Institute or Environmental Studies Institute. Applications and recommendations are due by April 15th. Be a DOER! Draft a first novel, direct a theater production, debate the meaning of life, and develop a plan to help the environment! Cost is $3-4600 including 3-6 units of Stanford credit. Lincoln Douglas Policy Debate and National Forensic Institute.
College coursework and summer study is also available to students who will be juniors. Wide choice of offering in all disciplines including Greek! www.summersession.stanford.edu
Stanford also offers distance learning!
Summer Discovery
Seven amazing campuses and over 300 courses! Enjoy pre-college enrichment at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, U. of Michigan, Georgetown, U. of Vermont and Cambridge. Visit www.summerfun.com or visit GOAL to see their catalog. $2,999-$8,499
Tanglewood Institute-Boston University
The Young Artists Program for students interested in playing instruments in large ensemble, chamber music, and solo repertoire. Participation by audition 1-800-643-4796 www.bu.edu/com/itrp
Tufts University
Summer programs include College for Juniors, SAT Prep Workshop Ethics and Global Citizenship Program, the Tufts Writing Program and Tufts Summit which is designed to help students improve their French language while being introduced to the complex world of international politics as well as the exploration of French culture. Health Science Honors Program and Adventures in Veterinary Medicine are new programs! Cost: $1465-2095. Explore these options by calling 617-627-3454 emailing to summer@tufts.edu
University of Notre Dame
A truly exceptional experience for truly exceptional students! Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana offers two-week career explores programs in Architecture and Engineering. There is also a Pre-College Program in six different tracks including: Life Sciences, Business, Literature, Psychology, Theology and Pre-Law. www.nd.edu ND ALSO HAS SPORTS CAMPS!
Univeristy of Pennsylvania
Penn Pre-College Program June 25-August 6, 2005; Penn Summer Arts Studio June 25-July 24th Focus areas of concentration include: animation, architecture, digital video, drawing, life drawing, painting and photography Penn Summer Science Academy Other programs concentrate in molecular biology, forensic science or physics/astronomy. For the details: www.upenn.edu/summer/youth
Washington Workshop Seminars www.workshops.org
Congressional Seminar—Now in its 37th year, the Congressional Seminar provides a unique opportunity to learn more about today’s issues firsthand from the highest government officials. Stressing democracy in action, the program encourages students to meet the challenges of our society
Diplomacy Seminar—Focus on international diplomacy and international affairs. Throughout the seminar week, frequent embassy visits are scheduled, along with discussions on Capitol Hill and at the State Department. Early bird discounts!
PLEASE NOTE--THE GOAL DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS AS A CLEARING-HOUSE FOR ALL SUMMER PROGRAM INFORMATION. WE DO NOT ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR PROGRAM.
Information on local programs are usually available in the spring!
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