Gifted Summer Opportunities are a great way sharpen skills, meet new people, and add to your resume of experiences. Check out the various listings below. Keep in mind, most have deadlines that are quickly approaching!
TEEN INK SUMMER PROGRAMS: Check out this site for some of the coolest summer programs around. The list includes everything from sports, writing and engineering camps to those located on university campuses, ships and overseas. http://teenink.com/Summer/
Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools of Excellence:
For a listing of all Summer Programs call:
570-52405244 or 570-523-1155 ext 2182
email:
or
ALFRED UNIVERSITY:
Alfred in upstate New York offers several summer programs – astronomy, business, creative writing, science & engineering, equestrian, and swimming. www.alfred.edu/summer
ANDREW'S LEAP - CMU:
Five-week non-residential program.
Students will be exposed to the frontiers of computer science, mathematics, and robotics through classes, seminars, demonstrations, and independent projects. For more information, contact the program coordinator, Kathy McNiff, at
or by phone at 412-268-5099. $3000 tuition.
AIFS (American Institute for Foreign Study):
In Summer Advantage you will attend renowned international universities in the world, get a taste of college life, gain global knowledge and cultural awareness, and meet new international friends. Building your college application was never this much fun! Stop in to see the brochures or visit www.summeradvantage.com
Enjoy a four week program in: Nanjing, China; London, England; Rome, Italy; St. Petersburg, Russia; Salamanca, Spain.
ASA (Academic Study Associates):
Offering 3 programs: college prep, study abroad, college admission prep For more information: www.asaprograms.com or 800-751-2250
BOSTON UNIVERSITY - High School Honors Program and Summer Challenge Program Summer challenge programs are available in Business, Creative Writing, Law, Science, Visual Arts, Psychology, International Politics, Persuasive Writing. For more information: www.bu.edu./summer/highschool
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS – SAN FRANCISCO:
Four-week courses are offered in a variety of arts courses including architecture, ceramics, fashion design, painting, photography and print-making. www.cca.edu/precollege
CARNEGIE MELLON: Summer Pre-College Programs
Summer programs are available in Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music. For more information: www.cu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
Cartoon Academy : Camp Hill
Half-day animation camps for middle-school students and weeklong camp for high-school animators. Middle School Camp: June 17 & 24 afternoon camp, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., $55. Students learn how to construct cartoon characters, add expressions and personality to their characters and experiment with motion. High School: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., camp prepares students who are considering a career in any one of the many fields related to animation, $365.
Call Fred Miles, 975-3348
CHATHAM COLLEGE: Summer Scholars Program
CSI: Shadyside (Forensic science), Digital Animation and Compositing, Digital Landscape Photography, and Video Voyage
For more information: www.chatham.edu/summerscholars
Chess Camp, Harrisburg Academy : Camp Hill
Chess is a great way to have strategic thinking skills. Weeklong camp will be held July 10-14. Half and full sessions available.
Visit www.chesscamp.com to Register
CLARKSON SCHOOL: Young Scholars Program
http://www.clarkson.edu/youngscholars/
For more information, contact Shaili Singh at
COLLEGE DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE - The Princeton Review:
During this intensive two-week summer program, you will create your personal college admission profile, improve your SAT/PSAT scores and navigate through the demanding college application process. Held at Northeastern, American University, and UCLA. For more information on dates and price, visit: www.summerfun.com
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY:
Summer Program in Early American History Check out deadline date for materials due.
For more information: www.wm.edu/niahd
COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY AT VIRGINIA TECH:
This 10 day program ($500) will expose individuals to engineering, science, and technology through hands-on applications. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 10. www.eng.vt.edu/academics/ctech2
CURIE ACADEMY: Cornell University -
The Curie Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls who excel in math and science. It offers classes, labs, and research experiences designed and taught by Cornell's world class faculty and grad students. Check out deadline date for materials due.
www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie or call Char Jeffris 607-255-0735
DENISON UNIVERSITY YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP:
This eight-day workshop encourages high school students to explore, discover, and affirm the craft of writing under the direction of Jonathan Reynolds, a successful playwright, author and screen writer. www.denison.edu?english/reynolds.shtml
DICKINSON COLLEGE : Pre-College Programs -
Dickinson offers six pre-college programs including Pre-law track, International Business Track, Spanish Immersion Program, Young Writers' Workshop, and Leadership Forum http://www.dickinson.edu/summer/
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY: The Summer Institute
A Pre-College Experience for High School Juniors and Seniors
http://www.lsc.duq.edu/programs/summerInstitute.html
For more information: 412.396-6661
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SUMMER FORENSIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP:
Students and faculty of the Cyril Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law Program will teach basic techniques and skills of a forensic crime lab at this three-day program. Only 20 high school students will be accepted to attend. www.duq.edu/forensics
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater : Lancaster
Student Performing Arts and Theatre Training Sessions, a program for students to hone their talents, for ages 8-18, weeklong sessions throughout the summer, call for session dates and times.
Visit www.dutchapple.com or call 898-1900
DreamWrights Youth and Family Theatre : York
Offering a variety of one- and two-week-long camps for ages 4-19 that focus on all aspects of theater and creativity. All camps run Monday-Friday. Scholarships are available.
For a complete schedule, description of summer camps or a registration form, call 848-8623 or visit www.dreamwrights.org
EARLHAM COLLEGE (INDIANA): Explore College Program -
Courses are available in arts, humanities, languages, natural science, and social sciences. www.earlham.edu
Educational Breakthroughs: LLC. Mechanicsburg -
Enrichment programs through hands-on activities to enhance and reinforce academic and study skills for students in grades kindergarten through 12. Also offering SAT prep, tutoring and educational therapy for learning disabilities.
Visit www.teaching121.com, or call 795-9929
ENFOREX: INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS -
Enforex offers program in Spain--Barcelona, Granada, Marbella, Madrid, and Salamanca--in July and August. For more information, visit their website at www.enforex.es
EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING:
Each program in 27 countries around the globe immerses participants in the daily life of another culture. For 3 - 5 weeks, Experimenters focus on themes such as community service, language study, ecology, travel, or the arts, as they enjoy life with their host families and participate in activities with their group. Whatever their destination and focus, all Experiment programs engage students in a profoundly moving educational journey of cultural exploration and discovery. For more information: www.usexperiment.org
Email:
800-345-2929
Full Circle Susquehanna Inc.: Lancaster
A Sense of Wonder Camp for Girls, June 19-23. Girls will learn about the habitats of the eastern woodlands, identify native plants, animals and insects, explore stream life and acquire a stronger sense of self and empowerment; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, a campout/sleepover is on Thursday and closing camp circle on Friday until noon.Camp fee is $150, ages: 7-16.
Call 393-0009
FURMAN UNIVERSITY:
Summer Scholars Program - two sessions -
Program offerings: Leadership Quest, Writing About Film Graphic Design, Psychology, Fit for Life, A Mock Trial, French Today, and Flash It! Automations of the Mind www.furman.edu/summerscholars
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY:
SUMMER SCHOLARS PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM -
Diverse course offerings: Music, Comparative Politics, World Religions, Microeconomics, Math, Sociology, Language of Cinema, English Composition, History, Foreign Languages, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Cells & Molecules, European Civilizations. www.gwu.edu/summer/scholars
Email:
202-242-6802
GEMS - Girls Exploration in Math and Science Program:Delaware State University -
DSU will welcome 26 female students for an intensive 3-week program exploration in mathematics, biology, and information technology. www.desu.edu/special/other_programs/summer_programs.php
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY 2006: 2 sessions
Gateway to Business Program, College Prep Program, International Relations Program
For more information: www.georgetown.edu/ssce/sumspec.htm or
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE:
The college offers two-week programs – College Prep, “The Civil War, Creative Writing Workshop, Astronomy, Spanish, Service & Leadership, and Psychology. www.gettysburg.edu – click “quick links, then “academic camps
GLOBAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE:
Seven different sessions in D.C. and 1 session in Vienna, Budapest, Prague - GYLC is sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council and is an intensive and stimulating leadership program. Focus of the program will be global communication, the diplomatic community, peace and security, interdependency in the world, international law and human rights, international finance, and the role of the U.N. This is a 12-day program. For more info: www.cylc.org or phone 888-917-8324
HARRISBURG ACADEMY, CAMP HILL:Summer Quest!
A variety of summer camps for children ages 4-18. Activities include swimming, field trips, music, crafts and yoga. Mini-enrichment camps are also offered in computer, chess, writing, Jump Start to Reading, networking, Spanish, science, dance, and more, $180/week camp, $90-$125/mini-camp. Ask about sibling discounts.
Visit www.harrisburgacademy.org/summercamp, e-mail
, or call Melissa Meyer at 763-7811
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA SUMMER HONORS COLLEGE:
In this two week program participants can choose from a variety of courses for morning study and then attend afternoon humanities options in the “Great Questions series (English, philosophy, Fina Arts, History) www.iup.edu/honors
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL:
www.ef.com 800-992-1892
ITHACA Summer College:
Ithaca offers three-, five-, and one-week sessions.
For more information: www.ithaca.edu/summercollege
JOURNALISM INSTITUTE:INDIANA UNIVERSITY (Bloomington, IN/) -
High school students can attend five-day journalism workshops in July for $335. Options include photojournalism, newspaper, desktop design, yearbook, opinion writing, and television news. www.journalism.indiana.edu/hsji/
JULIAN KRINSKY CAREER BULDERS:
Summer Internships at Haverford College and in Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania (Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology at Penn and Leadership in the Business World at The Wharton School). For more information, go to www.mysummerinternship.com.
JUNIOR STATESMEN:
High school students are offered an advanced academic program through the Junior Statesman Summer School sessions at Georgetown University, Princeton, Stanford University, Yale, and Northwestern.. This program 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. For more information visit: www.jsa.org/summer
KENYON COLLEGE YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAM:
This intensive two-week workshop is for high school students who value writing and want to stretch their talents. The program is sponsored by the Kenyon Review, one of the country’s preeminent literary magazines. www.kenyonreview.org
Lancaster Museum of Art: Lancaster -
Art classes throughout the summer.
Call to request a summer camps brochure, 394-3497; www.lmapa.org
LANDMARK VOLUNTEERS:
Summer (two-week summer service opportunity) -
Spend two weeks at one of several important historical, cultural, environmental, or social service institutions. Landmark offers over 60 different volunteer sites all over the country. For more site information, photographs, and travel information, go to www.volunteers.com
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MITE2S):
Minority Introduction to Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Science
FREE! Check out the deadline for all materials due!
http://mit.edu/mites/www
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANUAGE CAMP:
Qualified high schools students may participate in French, German, and Spanish language camps. One week in duration, the camps provide cultural and recreational activities geared to the high school student's language proficiency level.
http://www.millersville.edu/~forlang/hscamps.php
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTE: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY:
Northwestern University in Chicago offers four divisions for summer study -- Coon-Hardy Debate, Film & Video, Forensics, and Theatre Arts. www.northwestern.edu/nhsi
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE:
Each NSLC program consists of a core leadershp development program coupled with a hands-on exploration of a career area-- Arts, Business, Engineering, Forensic Science, International Diplomacy, Law, Medicine, and Political Science. For more information: www.nslcleaders.org
Open Stage of Harrisburg : Harrisburg -
Summer theater education programs for ages 5-17.
Call the education department at 214-3250
OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS:
Programs in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris -
Medicine, Psychology, Law, Politics, Finance, International Relations, Drama, Creative Writing, Architecture, Film, History and Literature For more information: www.oxbridgeprograms.com
EMAIL:
1-800-828-8349
Penn State Harrisburg: Middletown -
Kids College – Topics include math, science, history, law, business, robotics, archaeology, languages, and creative arts. Grades 3-10. Weeklong, half-day and full-day programs run the weeks of June 26, July 10, 17 and 24. $125-$275.
Visit www.hbg.psu.edu/ce or call 948-6505
PENN STATE --SUMMER STUDY:
For more information: www.summerstudy.com
or e-mail:
Penn State York:
Offering a variety of music, science, adventure and soccer camps.
For more information or to register, call 771-4050
Pennsylvania Academy of Music : Lancaster
Summer Festival - offers programs to high school and college students in strings, winds, and piano.
Call 399-9733
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design: Lancaster
Summer art classes for adults, teens and children.
Call 396-7833 for more information, or visit www.pcad.edu
PENNSYLVANIA FREE ENTERPRISE WEEK:
Students who attend this one-week program receive a $425 scholarship from a PA business or community organization to attend. (There is only an $85 non-refundable registration fee.) Participants become part of an executive management team and run their own business for a week with the goal of turning it into a financial success. www.pfew.org
PERFORMING ARTS & MEDIA CAMP:
Attend prestigious theatre, dance, and media programs taught by excellent faculty at various college and university locations throughout the U.S. For more information on this program: www.usperformingartscamps
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY - Summer in the City:
Criminal Justice Camp, Engineering and Technology Camp, Camp Hollywood, Toons and Tales for Teens, Multi-Media Camp, Journalism Workshop, Rockette Summer Intensive For more information: www.pointpark.edu/summer 412-338-CITY
PRE-COLLEGE Summer@Brown:
Seven-week credit program OR mini-course program
www.brown.edu/summer
PRESIDENTIAL CLASSROOM : Not your typical week in Washington!
Presidential Classroom offers an extraordinary academic and leadership experience in D.C. The curriculum involves seminars, caucus groups, crossfire sessions, Capitol Hill visits, and college workshops. Sessions are offered in: Future World Leaders Summit Program, National Security in a Democracy Program, Law & Justice in a Democracy Program, Science, Technology, & Public Policy Program, Media & Democracy Program and Entrepreneurship & Global Business Program. For more information, visit: www.presidentialclasssroom.org.
Progressive Education of Children in the Arts Network, Inc. : Shellsville
Pecan Inc. sponsors two all-inclusive summer day camps for ages 18 and under at the East Hanover Township Building. Art Lover’s Camp, June 27-28; Theater Arts Day Camp.
Call Shirley Nolt, 469-7517.
PURDUE: Gifted Education Programs -
Purdue's Gifted Education Resource Institute offers intensive summer courses for academically advanced students. For more information contact Nancy Bangel at
or 765-494-7243
Robot Camps, Yellow Breeches Middle School : Boiling Springs -
Kids have fun building ‘bots which meet real robot engineering challenges including maze running, search and rescue, mine sweeping and planetary exploration. Ages 12 and up, $200 camp only; $370 with take home robot construction set.
For more information and registration visit www.botbrain.com, or call 448-4855
Science Explorers Inc. : Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster Counties
Visit www.scienceexplorers.com or call 1-877-870-9517
SKIDMORE COLLEGE:
Skidmore's summer program is designed for highly motivated and talented high school students who wish to augment their studio art experiences in a rigorous college environment. For more information Email:
ST. ALBANS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE :SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM -
Will accept 32 highly-motivated rising seniors with a strong interest in politics, government, and community service. Held on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. This is a one-month program where you are given unprecedented access to the players who make up Washington’s various public service sectors. Students study at the highest level of scholarship. Activities include simulations, dinners and receptions with ambassadors and foreign service officers, interactive sessions with journalists, jurists, and other leaders such as Tim Russert, Sandra Day O’Connor, Charles Krauthammer, etc. You are encouraged to spend time with your own PA state representative and senators. For more info: www.schoolofpublicservice.org
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE - Encounter Yourself:
InterCultural Leadership - A Faith - Action - Community Experience
For more information:
SUMMER DISCOVERY:
Summer Discovery programs successfully introduce high school students to the college experience. Students choose from an amazing array of enrichment and/or college credit classes. These programs are held on the campuses of UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, U. of Michigan, Georgetown, U. of Vermont, Cambridge University, and University of Sydney (Australia). For complete course listings, descriptions, and more, visit the website at www.Summerfun.com
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED:
Residential programs for 11th graders are held during the summer at Amherst, Bryn Mawr, Drew, Oberlin, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Vassar. SIG offers over 40 courses and students are expected to perform at the upper level of their capabilities. Parents with any academic questions or concerns should contact Ms. Barbara Swicord, SIG Academic Director, at
Or visit: www.giftedstudy.com Or phone: 866-303-4744
SUMMER STUDY IN PARIS AT THE AMERICAN UNIV. OF PARIS:
Choose from either a five-week college credit program or a three-week enrichment program. For more information: www.summerstudy.com
or e-mail: p
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY WRITERS WORKSHOP:
Spend one week in intensive writing workshops headed by nationally recognized authors (fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry). Writing samples are required for selection. Application deadline is May 1. www.susqu.edu/writers
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE:
CITIES, BUILDINGS, ROOMS...Discover your potential as an architect at this exciting and rigorous six-week course. For more information: www.summercollege.syr.edu or phone 315-443-5297
Theater of the Seventh Sister : Lancaster
2006 Summer Shakespeare Camp for Teens. Ages 13-18 receive individual and group instruction in acting and character development, as well as hands-on experience with costumes, set painting and properties. The Green Room Theatre at Franklin & Marshall College, $475.
Call Lydia Brubaker, 396-7764, or e-mail
Theatre Harrisburg : Harrisburg -
Summer Theatre Camp! Includes theatrical studies such as classes in acting/scene study, improvisation, dance/hip hop and broadway, and musical theatre.
Call 232-5501
TrezMusicEducationCenter : Mechanicsburg
Summer Jazz Camp Series. All camps are from 9 a.m.-noon weekdays and cost $200/student/week.
Visit www.trezmusicedu.com, call 377-8710 or e-mail
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (Orlando, FLA):
The Burnett Honors College Summer Institute sponsors an intensive three-week residential program for gifted and high-achieving students who have interest in computer science and computer technology. www.bhcsi.honors.ucf.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO:Summer Session
Choose from more than 100 courses and study with distinguished faculty and lecturers. For more information: http://summer.uchicago.edu
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO: Summer Study:
Choose from either a five-week college credit program or a three-week enrichment program. For more information: www.summerstudy.com
or e-mail: p
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - Discover the Arts:
Offering Theater Arts, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Creative Writing,
www.summer.umd.edu/arts
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS:
Two sessions. Check out the deadline for materials due.
www.math.las.umich.edu/mmss
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME:
Summer Experience
Academic track offerings in: Business/Entrepreneurship/Investing, Film and Video Production, Life Sciences, Literature, Policy Debate & Public Speaking, Pre-Law, Psychology, Theatre Production, Theology. For more information: http://precollege.nd.edu E-mail:
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA:
Penn welcomes academically talented juniors and seniors to one of four summer offerings: www.upenn.edu/summer
Pre-College Program
Summer Science Academy
Summer Studios in Art and Architecture
Summer Theatre Workshop
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: Four Star Summer Camps--
Academic programs for middle & high school students offering: Writing (Essay / Creative), SAT Prep & more. Small classes, fun learning, new friends - summers that last a lifetime. www.4starcamps.com
WHARTON - UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA:
Leadership in the Business World – this is a four week program at the Wharton School designed for talented rising seniors. The program features a fast-paced mix of interactive classes, guest speakers, company visits and activities. http://undergrad.wharton.upenn.edu/programs/lbw.cfm
WASHINGTON and LEE UNIVERSITY:
Experience college life before your freshman year
Seven curriculum choices
www.summerscholars.wlu.edu 540-458-8727
WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
This program is for students interested in government and politics. The primary component of the program is a three- or six-week internship in a congressional office or politically related committee, council or state office on or hear Capitol Hill. For more information, visit: www.workshops.org OR phone 1-800-368-5688.
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE CSI CAMP:
Students interested in forensic science will obtain hands-on training at this five-day program from certified experts in various disciplines (crime scene investigation, blood spatter, trace evidence, fingerprints, etc.) www.waynesburg.edu
WISE CAMP (Women in the Sciences and Engineering):
Penn State: One week program
For more information: www.equity.psu.edu/wise/
or e-mail:
Write From the Heart Creative Writing Workshops for Children & Teens : Lititz
Taught by professional writer, Melissa Greene, Students take a break from punctuation, grammar, and grades, and enjoy an artistic world full of warmth, humor and surprise. Particular attention is given to observation and the role of sensory awareness. Weeklong sessions in June and July, 9:30 a.m.-noon, children (9-12); teens (13-17).
Visit www.writefromtheheart.us or call Melissa Greene, 626-6295
WRITER'S WORKSHOP at Susquehanna University:
One week program
This one-week workshop provides America's most talented high school student writers with the opportunity to work in intensive, small-group workshops headed by nationally recognized authors. For more information visit: www.susqu.edu/writers
YOUNG WRITERS INSTITUTE:<
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
These two-week genre intensive workshops are available in poetry, fiction, non0fiction and screenwriting. Cost -- $295. Application deadline – May 31 http://www.wpawritingproject.org/ywi.htm
York Little Theatre: York -
Offering Summer Theatre Experience camps for children ages 5-18, focusing on the dramatic arts. Camps run from mid-June through early August.
For a complete listing of summer camps, or to register, visit www.ylt.org or contact Eric Long at 854-3894