SUMMER/WEEKEND OPPORTUNITIES
Due to the recurring nature of the summer programs, the following contains upcoming events as well as information from last year.
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY- MARTHA GUY SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
Explore the world of business; Experience summer at Appalachian; enrich your high school experience at Walker College of Business.
www.business.appstate.edu
APPALACHIAN STATE YOUTH CAMPS
Visit: http://www.camps.appstate.edu/youth.php
BROYHILL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Open to rising 10th graders through college age students who are interested in personal development and leadership training.
Apply online at www.broyhill-leadership.org
Boston University – PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists)
Intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 75 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.
Visit www.promys.org Applications accepted February 1 until May 15, 2012
Calvin College – Entrada Scholars Program – A summer academic achievement program for ethnic and racial minority high school students.
Visit www.calvin.edu/entrada
CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE PROGRAMME, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND
Summer Programme Visit www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org
CARNEGIE MELLON – A SUMMER OF EXPLORATION
Summer Pre-College Programs: Architecture; Art; Design; Drama; Music; National High School Game Academy
Information: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
Converse – CSI – Workshop for exploring the world of forensic science by securing a crime scene, gathering clues and processing evidence in science labs. Visit www.converse.edu/summerworkshops
Converse – Young Writers Workshop – A community of intellectually curious and motivated writers working to develop talents in poetry, fiction, playwriting and creative nonfiction.
Visit www.converse.edu/summerworkshops
CORNELL UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Experience the “Hottest Ivy” (Newsweek), take college courses for credit, explore careers and academic majors and attend admissions workshops to enhance your college applications. Information:www.summercollege.cornell.edu or call 607-255-6203
DAVIDSON JULY EXPERIENCE
Study Anthropology; Biology; Economics; Mathematics; English; Music and Political Science. 800/426-8101, ext. 8306 or 704-894-2508
rodriguez@lynchburg.edujulyexp@davidson.edu website www.davidson.edu
DENISON UNIVERSITY
Reynolds Young Writers Workshop – Do you love to write? Do you wish you had the chance to do more creative writing than what’s offered at your high school? This eight-day residential summer program offers a marvelous opportunity for you to work intensively with professional poets, fiction and nonfiction writers. Contact reynoldswriting@denison.eduby March 8, 2012.
DUKE UNIVERISTY – DUKE TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM SUMMER PROGRAMS
www.tip.duke.edu/fsi
Emory – Pre-College Program – An academic program for high school students.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.precollege.emory.edu
FREE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE – WINGATE, NC
Any rising sophomore, junior or senior who has demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in the free market system is encouraged to apply.
Apply online: www.jessehelmscenter.org/programs/felc.asp
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Summer at Georgetown University
Get an Academic Edge, Get a Taste of College Life, Give Yourself the Georgetown Advantage.
Information: http://summer.georgetown.edu/
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Summer Scholars, for students in 10th-12th grades interested in law, photojournalism, election politics and biomedical engineering.
Application deadline: See www.gwu.edu/summer
Habitat for Humanity Youth United
Is accepting applications for the Youth United Steering Committee for the school year of 2012-2013. The Steering Committee consists of local high school students who apply for specific leadership positions such as President, Treasurer, Secretary, Publicity Chair, and Volunteer Chair. Through this program, students gain a variety of skills including fundraising, event planning, grant writing, promotion, and volunteer recruitment. Anyone interested in applying for one of these positions, see Mrs. London in the Counseling Center.
JUNIOR STATESMEN FOUNDATION:
With programs at four prestigious universities, Georgetown, Yale, Princeton and Stanford, students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in politics or public service.
Information: www.jsa.org/
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Animation; Architecture/Landscape/Interiors; Black and White Photography; Digital Media & Photography and much more.
Visit www.otis.edu/soa
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Experience life on a college campus develop, leadership skills, explore a future career through exciting simulations, exclusive site visits, and interactive meetings with renowned leaders in your chosen field. Interested? Come to the Counseling Center and let us know you would like to be nominated.
NC Community Development Initiative
Summer Youth Leadership Program designed to provide rising, high school seniors with an eight week, paid opportunity to explore the community economic development industry in-depth, as well as gain leadership training. Deadline April 16, 2012
Visit www.ncinitiative.org/leadership-development/youth
NC Summer Youth Leadership Program
Offering to rising seniors an eight week, paid opportunity to explore the community economic development industry as well as gain excellent leadership training. Any student interested in participating in this program should see Mrs. London in the Counseling Center.
The NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S PAGE PROGRAM
Opportunity for high school students ages 15 to 18 to spend a week in Raleigh learning about state government.
www.volunteernc.org (800) 820-4483
NC STATE ENGINEERING SUMMER PROGRAMS
Visit: www.engr.ncsu.edu/summerprograms/
NC State University – McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs For Children and Adults
Offered this Summer in High Point
To Inquire or Register call 800-978-9596
NYU HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS – PRECOLLEGE
Scholarship deadline: April 1
www.nyu.edu/info/precollege/visit
SCAD – SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SUMMER PROGRAMS IN ATLANTA AND SAVANNAH
Information: www.scad.edu/summer or 800.869.7223
SUMMER VENTURES IN SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS, DURHAM, NC
SVSM provides an opportunity for students to foster identified interests in science and mathematics with its enriched program in a university research setting.
Additional information: http://www.summerventures.org
Applications are available in the Counseling Center.
Sweet Briar College – Summer Explore Engineering Design Course for High School Girls.
Visit www.sbc.edu/engineering
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
Summer College offers opportunities for students to explore possible majors, build resumes and portfolios, experience college life, get a feel for SU as an option for undergraduate study, and earn college credit.
Information: www.summercollege.syr.edu
US MILITARY ACADEMY – WEST POINT – SUMMER LEADERS SEMINAR
The seminar gives interested students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military, and leadership development programs at a service academy that features small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study.
If you are interested in the possibility of attending West Point, this gives you the chance to experience the academy before applying to college.
Visit www.Admissions.WestPoint.edu/
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINAR
High School Juniors apply online at www.usna.edu.
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY – SUMMER STEM PROGRAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Summer program offered as a great start to your career in science and engineering.
Visit http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html for more information.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL – ID TECH CAMP
Beginner to advanced students, ages 7-17 create video games, iPhone and iPad apps, C and Java programs, websites with Flash, movies with Final Cut Studio and After Effects, Maya 3D animations and models, ad designs, robots and more with products experts use in their professions. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH for details. Use promo code SCHOOL.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME – SEMINAR FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARS
Summer seminar for African American Scholars is an all-expense paid ND experience for 40 talented students from across the country.
If you are interested in being nominated, please stop by the Counseling Center.
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SUMMER SCHOLARS
A 2 week tuition based program with 14 different academic tracks.
Limited scholarships are available for academically talented and underrepresented students.
Information: www.precollege.nd.edu
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA – CAROLINA MASTER SCHOLARS ADVENTURE SERIES
CMS creates opportunities for young people to expand their knowledge while exposing them to many sides of collegiate life.
Students have a chance to explore subjects not taught at the high school level and learn from renowned professors and researchers at the University.
Visit: http://saeu.sc.edu/adventures/
VISIONS SERVICE ADVENTURES
Visions programs mix hands-on service work, intercultural living, and active exploration at sites throughout the world.
While service is the core focus, ample time is reserved for play and exploration.
Information: www.Visions-Service.com
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS – SUMMER SCHOLARS; SUMMER INSTITUTES
Experience Washington University the summer after your sophomore or junior year.
Enroll in college courses for credit or non-credit to explore your area of interest.
Develop academic skills, live on campus and gain valuable academic experience.
Visit www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu for more information.