| Program
Name |
Description |
Web Address |
| American
Red Cross Ambassador |
Contact your local American
Red Cross Chapter to learn about other services and volunteer opportunities. |
www.my-redcross.org |
| The
American Legion: Boys State |
This program's aim is to
expose current high school juniors to the United States Constitutional form
of government. The program will
emphasize the necessity of their future active participation as a citizen in
the government process to insure continuing freedom and rights. Only males who have successfully completed
their junior year in high school and not have entered their senior year of
high school are to be considered. |
http://www.mdlegion.org/Americanism.htm |
| Anne
Arundel Community College |
Courses for high school
level students include: Careers in Health Professions, Boys' & Girls'
Basketball, Youth Dance Festival, Japanese Anime, Theatre Experience, Digital
Animation 2D. |
www.aacc.edu/kic/camps |
| Bryant
University: Leadership Institute - Pricewaterhouse Coopers Accounting Careers |
Week long, hands on
opportunity to learn more about the accounting profession and about the key
role that accountants play in society.
This program is open to African American or Black and Latino/a high
school juniors who intend to attend college, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and will
have completed Algebra II by the end of the junior year. |
http://admission.bryant.edu/admissions/pwc/ |
| Bryn
Mawr: Summer Programs for High School Women |
Three programs are offered:
Writing for College, Science for College, and Women of Distinction
(Personalizing the College Admissions Process). |
www.brynmawr.edu/summerprograms |
| Camp
Flintlock |
Summer Employment for
students 16+ who demonstrate strong character. Colonial-American experience. |
www.CampFlintlock.com |
| Carleton
College |
Week long program for
rising juniors in the top 25%, enrolled in rigorous curriculum, and active in
their community. |
www.carleton.edu/summer/CLAE |
| Carnegie
Mellon Summer Programs for Diversity |
Summer Academy for
Mathematics and Science; AP/Early Action; Pre-College Fine Arts; National
High School Game Academy |
http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/ |
| Carnegie
Mellon: A summer of exploration |
Programs in pre-college
fine arts, architecture, art, design, drama, music, national high school game
academy. Application deadline May 1 |
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college |
| Catholic
University of America |
Pre College experience in
preparation for architecture school. |
http://architecture.cua.edu/experiences |
| Chesapeake
Bay Foundation Student Leadership Trips |
One and two week programs
exploring the environment, history, and culture. |
www.cbf.org/studentleadership |
| Columbia
Union College |
Tuition free precollege
program for juniors with a 3.0 min GPA and who have been granted regular
admission. Classes in Communication, US History, Jesus and the Gospels, and
Intro to Psychology. |
www.cuc.edu/enrollment |
| Coppin
State University |
Various programs available
on this campus, such as STEP and Upward Bound. See website for more details and to request
information packet. |
http://www.coppin.edu/admissions/programs.asp |
| Cornell
University |
Cornell University Summer
College offers a wide variety of programs to meet your interests and
scheduling needs. Depending upon whether you are a sophomore, junior, or
senior in high school, you can: (1) attend Cornell for one-, three-, four-,
or six-weeks, (2) earn an average of three to six credits, and (3)
concentrate on college courses in fourteen different areas and many subjects. |
www.summercollege.cornell.edu |
| Delaware
State University: Girls Exploration in Mathematics and Science (GEMS) |
Open to motivated young
women in high school who have completed Algebra II and Biology. Must complete
application process. Deadline March
10. |
http://gems.desu.edu |
| Discover
Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park |
Maryland High School
students participate in an Annual Saturday Program consisting of speakers and
lab experiments to explore and learn about the different engineering
disciplines |
http://www.eng.umd.edu/SWE/programs.htm |
| Duke
TIP: Talent Identification Program |
Duke TIP Summer Studies
Programs offer students in grades 7-10 the opportunity to learn highly
challenging material at a rate suited to their advanced abilities. Students
enroll in a single Duke TIP-designed course for three weeks of in-depth
study; they attend nearly 40 hours of class each week between Monday morning
and Saturday afternoon. |
www.tip.duke.edu |
| Emma
Willard School: Girls Summer |
Summer residential program
for rising 7-11 grade girls. Programs in creative writing, language &
culture, mock trial, model UN, performing arts, fine arts. |
www.emmawillard.org/summer/residential |
| Exeter Academy
Summer School, (Phillips Exeter) |
Comprehensive,
diverse, and balanced five week program with a broad range of courses to
choose from. |
www.exeter.edu/summer |
| Fork
Union Military Academy |
Non-military program of
academic study, athletic activities, and planned enrichment trips. The
session is designed to help students earn academic credit for new course
work, correct deficiencies through repeat work, and improve study habits. The
four-week program begins on June 29th and ends on July 26th. Classes, taught
by the Academy's regular faculty, are held six days a week. |
http://www.forkunion.com/summer/index.html |
| Georgetown
University Summer College for High School Juniors |
Summer college with several
areas to choose from. Must meet
application requirements. See website
for more details. |
http://www12.georgetown.edu/scs/sphs/index.html |
| Gettysburg
College |
2 week, residential
academic program for rising 9th-12th graders.
Subject areas include writing, history, leadership, Spanish language
and culture, college prep, and psychology. |
http://www.gettysburg.edu/academiccamps/index.html |
| Goddard
Space Flight Center |
Various summer
opportunities in science, mathematics, robotics, engineering, and
technology. See website for program
descriptions. |
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/9-12/programs/index.html |
| Goddard
Space Flight Center/Morgan State University |
The
mission of the Morgan State University/NASA Goddard Summer Institute of
Robotics (SIR) is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the concepts
and principles of robotics for urban high school students with an interest in
careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). |
http://university.gsfc.nasa.gov/programs/sir.jsp |
| Harvard
Summer School |
8 week long summer courses
for credit in the areas of writing,
math, and drama. |
www.ssp.harvard.edu |
| Hispanic
Youth Symposium |
Each HYS is held for
four-days and three-nights on a college campus where sophomore and
junior-level high school students participate in workshops stressing academic
achievement, career choices, community service, and personal responsibility.
See website for further details. |
http://www.hispanicyouth.org/symposium-Maryland.php |
| Howard
Community College: Kids on Campus |
Summer enrichment
opportunities for students ages 7 and up.
Classes for students ages 14 & up include: Car Maintenance for
Teens, College Prep & Advanced Writing Skills, Creative Writing for High
School, Dealing with Dollars, Extended Algebra I Review, JavaScript for
Students, PSAT Prep, Research & Study Skills, Turning Books into Film,
Writing Dynamic College Essays, and SAT prep. |
www.hccexpress.net |
| iDebate:
Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks |
This program seeks to
develop the leadership skills in students of character from across the
country. Students will be taught team
work, communication, and leadership by working together to wrestle with and
debate some of the most important issues of our time. |
http://www.debate-central.org/idebate/idebate |
| Indiana
University of Pennsylvania |
Two week, pre college
program for sophomore and junior students interested in being challenged to
think critically through the analysis of great scholars' arguments, group
discussions, writing, and group presentations. See website for more details. |
www.iup.edu/honors |
| International
Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) |
A variety of international
programs available. Students can live
as a member of a Chinese family while attending the local high school for
either a summer or academic year. Summer
on the Costa Del Sol Spanish language program in Spain. See website for greater detail. |
www.asse.com |
| International
Summer School of Scotland |
International program
incorporating academics and adventure in an atmosphere of cultural exchange. |
www.summerschoolscotland.com |
| Ithaca
Summer College for High School Students |
Offers one, three, and five
week mini courses in varying subject areas. |
www.ithaca.edu/summercollege |
| Juniata
College Athletics Summer Camps |
Athletic camps for Boys
Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Soccer, Girls Basketball, Field Hockey,
and Womens Volleyball. |
www.juniata.edu/services/conferences |
| Junior
Statesman Summer School |
Student leadership on the
campuses of Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and Northwestern in the
areas of government and law. |
www.jsa.org |
| Landmark
College |
Summer programs for
students who have learning disabilities. |
www.landmark.edu |
| Lebanon
Valley College |
Week long academic and
social learning experience for exceptional students in the areas of arts and
humanities, sciences, or social sciences. |
www.lvc.edu/youth-scholars |
| LIFE:
Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship |
Seven day experience for
students in grades 10-12 that introduces students to finance, banking, stock
and bond markets, sales, advertising, global trade issues, and, most
importantly, the significance of effective collaboration. The week long
program engages students in studies and experiences that foster interests in
possible business careers. See website
for more detail.
|
www.susqu.edu/life/ |
| Maryland
Hall For The Creative Arts |
Classes offered in: Art,
Crafts & Ceramics, Creative Writing, Fitness, Theatre Arts, and
Dance. See website for more details. |
www.marylandhall.org |
| Maryland
Science Center |
During the summer the
Maryland Science Center offers twenty (20) high school students the
opportunity to serve along side the staff of the Maryland Science Center in
its Summer of Service program. |
http://www.mdsci.org/getinvolved/volunteer/highschool.html |
| Maryland
Summer Center Programs |
There are variety of
programs offered, i.e. Fine and Performing Arts, Paleontology, Aquatic
Research, Conservation Research, Space Science, Environmental Studies,
Engineering, Chinese). |
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/centers |
| Massachusetts
Institute of Technology MITES: Minority Introduction to Engineering and
Science |
See
website for application and information about this rigorous six-week
residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school
juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science,
engineering, and entrepreneurship. |
http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/ |
| Mount
Holyoke College: Take the Lead! |
Program for female students
in grades 9-11 who are passionate about making a difference in the
world. Participants are selected on
the basis of their potential for leadership and making a difference, as
demonstrated by their academic, extracurricular, or community involvement, as
well as their insight and motivation to take action on an issue. |
www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction |
| National
Young Leaders Conference, Washington, D.C. |
By nomination, for students
who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and academic
excellence. |
www.cylc.org |
| National
Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine |
Nominated students who
qualify will have an opportunity to meet, interact with and learn from
distinguished medical leaders and research pioneers. |
www.nylf.org |
| National
Youth Science Camp |
The National Youth Science
Camp is an intense residential science education program for young scientists
the summer after they graduate from high school. |
http://www.nysc.org/ |
| NDW
Regional Personnel Office (Naval District Washington) Summer Employment |
Various summer positions
for individuals who have demonstrated great performance and excellent
customer service skills. |
http://www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/personnel.html |
| Northfield
Mount Hermon School |
College prep program for
students in grades 10-12, New Zealand Summer Abroad, English as a Second
Language. |
http://www.nmhschool.org/summer/index.php |
| Norwich
University |
3 Programs: Future Leader
Camp, Drill Team Camp, Engineering Academy |
www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms.html |
| Notre
Dame Pre-College Programs |
This program is for rising
high school juniors and seniors who clearly demonstrate academic proficiency
and the passion to expand their life experiences in bold new ways. Academic tracks include acting, business,
film & video production, life sciences, literature, policy debate &
public speaking, pre-law, psychology, and theology. |
http://precollege.nd.edu |
| Otis
College of Art and Design |
Summer of Art is a four
week precollege program for students ages 15 and older who wish to experience
art and design in an extraordinary art college environment. |
www.otis.edu |
| Pace
University Summer Scholars Program |
This is a program for
rising juniors and seniors who have an 85 or above average. Subject areas include American Politics,
Model United Nations, Film and Screen Studies, Stage Production and Theater,
Acting Skills, Legal Studies, Forensic Science, Art & Design and
Environmental Studies. |
www.pace.edu/summerscholars |
| Points
of Light Youth Leadership Institute |
Discover how you can become
a leader in your own community.
Requires letter of recommendation, community involvement, etc. |
www.volunteerannearundel.org |
| Pratt
Institute |
A variety of subject areas
are available for students age 16 and older who are in sophomore, junior or
senior year. To qualify students must be self-motivated and responsible
students willing to immerse themselves in college level study. |
www.pratt.edu/precollege |
| PROMYS:
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists |
An intensive experience in
creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school
students with and exceptionally strong interest in mathematics. |
www.promys.org |
| Salem
Spotlight |
Summer academic program for
girls rising to grades 8-12. Programs
include business & leadership, journalism, environmental studies, fine
arts, forensic science, performing arts, psychology, Spanish conversation,
and Writer's Workshop. |
http://spotlight.salem.edu |
| Sandy
Point State Park Service |
Employment opportunity for
students of at least 16 years of age.
Possible positions include lifeguard, seasonal maintenance, contact
station, marina, seasonal technician. |
www.dnr.maryland.gov |
| Smith
College |
Science and engineering
program for girls entering grades 9-12. |
www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep |
| Spelman
Summer Science Program |
Program for rising 12th
grade females interested in pursuing careers in biology, biochemistry and
other biomedical-related fields. Must
have 3.0/4.0 GPA and be able to attend the program for all five weeks. |
http://rrped.spelman.edu/hhmi_summer_program.asp?user_id=2006&category_type=hhmisumme |
| Stevens
Summer Experience |
Learn first-had what it
means to be a scientist or engineer.
This is a two week, on-campus program for students interested in
pursuing a career in math, science, computers, or engineering. Students visit local Fortune 500 companies
and get an inside view of how scientists and engineers work. See web site for
further program information and registration. |
www.stevens.edu/admissions/summer |
| Summer
Camp at Severn |
The Severn School offers
Day Camp, Sports Camps, Specialty Camps and Summer School. |
http://www.severnschool.com/podium/default.aspx?t=107022 |
| Summer
Discovery |
Pre-College enrichment
programs for students entering grades 11 & 12. 10 Campuses include UCLA, Santa Barbara,
San Diego, Michigan, Georgetown, Boston, England, Spain, Italy, Australia. |
www.summerfun.com |
| Summer
Institute for the Gifted |
The mission of Summer
Institute for the Gifted is to provide the highest quality educational &
social opportunities for academically gifted and talented students through
programs designed to meet their special needs and abilities. Programs are offered at several locations:
Amherst College, Brwyn Mawr College, Emory University, UCLA, UC Berkeley,
University of Michigan, Vassar College, Princeton University, and University
of Texas at Austin. |
www.gitftedstudy.com |
| Temple
University College of Engineering: Women's Engineering Explorations |
This is a week long program
designed to encourage young women to pursue careers in engineering by
introducing them to engineering principles, as well as an opportunity to meet
professionals in the field. For more
details, visit the website. |
www.temple.edu/engineering/we2/we2.htm |
| Union
College: Five Points |
This is a two week program
for rising 8-12th graders in the areas of business, forensic science,
psychology, mass media, sociology, and anthropology. |
http://www.union.edu/fivepoints/ |
| United
States Department of Agriculture: Ag-DISCOVERY, Protecting Plants and Animals |
Ag-DISCOVERY is an outreach
program to help teenagers learn about careers in plant and animal science and
wildlife management. For students ages
14-17 interested in learning more about protecting plants and animals. |
http://www.agnr.umd.edu |
| United
States Military Academy |
The Summer Leaders Seminar
provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting opportunity to gain a
better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership development
programs at a service academy. Target
students are 11th graders in the top 5th of their class with strong PSAT
scores. |
http://forms.admissions.usma.edu/AL |
| United
States Naval Academy |
Program for rising seniors
to experience life at the Academy.
Focus on moral, mental and physical development. |
http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm |
| University
of Dayton: Women in Engineering |
Find out what engineering
is and if it's for you. |
http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie |
| University
of Delaware Summer College |
This is a five-week,
residential program where academically advanced, current high school
sophomores and juniors can earn 6 or 7 college credits before graduating from
high school. Weekend trips to nearby
metropolitan areas such as New York City and Washington, D.C., a Saturday at
Rehoboth Beach, along with numerous social and recreational programs
complement the academic program. |
www.udel.edu/summercollege |
| University
of Maryland Young Scholars Program |
Three-week, 3 credit
program featuring 16 exploratory courses in a variety of areas, in particular
Foundations in Entrepreneurship. Target students in grades 10-12 that have a
strong academic record and a desire to excel. |
www.summer.umd.edu/ysp-tl |
| University
of Virginia, 4 Star Camps |
Academic camps offered in
two or four week sessions. Courses
include essay writing, math (pre-algebra through calculus), architecture,
human anatomy & physiology, and more.
Additional camps for golf and tennis are also available. See website for more details. |
www.4starcamps.com |
| Virginia
Tech College of Engineering |
This program is for highly
motivated young women who wish to explore opportunities in engineering,
mathematics, and science. |
www.eng.vt.edu/academics/ctech2 |
| Washington
College |
Summer camp for students in
grade 7-12. Program focus is on
computer mapping technology, otherwise known as geographic information
systems (GIS). Please see website for
additional details. |
http://gis.washcoll.edu |
| Washington
and Lee University |
This
is a program for academically oriented rising seniors.Students select one of
six curricula for the four-week period: Business and Economics, Humanities
and Culture, Journalism, Law and Society, Politics, and Science and Medicine. |
http://www.wlu.edu/x4306.xml |
| Washington
Internship Experience |
These
six day programs seek to increase citizen participation in the electoral
process while increasing students knowledge of contemporary events through
informative, on site dialogue sessions with leaders from both the federal
government and private sectors. See website for more details. |
www.workshops.org |
| Washington
University in St. Louis |
This is a five-week program
for students who are at least 16 years of age, have an academic average of B+
or better, and a combined score of 1800 or better on the SAT. Course include languages, arts, sciences,
humanities, and social sciences. |
www.ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp |
| College
of William and Mary: (STAR) The Science Training And Research Program |
This is a pre-collegiate
summer enrichment program in science, research, and technology for rising
11th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. |
www.wm.edu/multiculturalaffairs/starprogram.php |
| Young
Writers Summer Program (Kenyon Review) |
The program is open to
motivated and socially mature students between the ages of 16-18. Admission is selective and based primarily
on the student's application essay and
a teacher's recommendation. |
www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/ywinfo.php |
| Youth
Conservation Corps |
The YCC is a summer
employment program for young men and women (15-18) who wish to learn through
outdoor conservation projects. Patuxent hosts 10 YCC participants each summer
for 8 weeks, 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:15pm) at minimum wage. This year the program will run from June 23
through August 15. |
www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent |
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