Summer Programs 2015

Have you seen this great list of high school summer programs, put together by the ESUMS Guidance Department?

SUMMER OF 2015 PROGRAMS  

 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-DEADLINE MARCH 6 FOR FEE DISCOUNT.  The Pre-College Summer at UConn program is a serious academic opportunity offering high school juniors and seniors the chance to study and live on a top-ranked public university campus.  Choose from one of twelve challenging and intensive one-week sessions
(Session I: August 2 - 8, 2015 OR Session II: August 9 - 15, 2015).  Cost is $195.  Go to http://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/ for more information.  

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA-DEADLINE MARCH 16 FOR PRIORITY DEADLINE.  Engineering summer academy for rising 10^th-12^th graders.  Students can earn college credits in each of 5 programs:  biotechnology, computer graphics, computer science, nanotechnology, robotics and engineering complex networks.  Go to www.seas.upenn.edu/esap for more info. 

DUKE UNIVERSITY-SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-DEADLINE APRIL 15.  This program is for current 10^th & 11^th graders to earn college credit for more information and for an application, go to http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students.  They are also holding a non-credit academic camp this summer for grades 9-12. 

RENA'S PROMISE-A ONE WEEK INTENSIVE WRITING PROGRAM.  Serving teens who want to explore their unique gifts as writers in a camp setting with other like-minded teens.  Camp located in Shelter Island, NY.  COST: $1200.00 for residency w/$100.00 immediate Scholarship Award.  $600.00 for day students.  http://www.renaspromisesummercamp.org/apply-now/ 

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM-DEADLINE APRIL 1.   COST $400.  Students must be juniors in high school between the ages of 16-18 to apply and be physically fit.  Go to http://uscga.edu/admissions2.aspx?id=92 for more information. 

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER STEM CAMP- DEADLINE APRIL 15.  Success oriented, project-based curriculum for rising 9th, 10th and 11th graders.  Camps are held each June and are one week in duration. Three camp sessions are scheduled with 200-250 students per session. This is an overnight camp in Maryland.  Cost is $425.  Go to http://www.usna.edu/STEM/students.php for more information.

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM-DEADLINE MAY 1.  For rising 10^th-12^th graders. Credit and non-credit bearing courses are available.  Go to www.summer.gwu.edu or www.precollege.gwu.edu for more information.  

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE-ROLLING ADMISSIONS.  Cost is $900 but scholarship is available.  For rising 10^th-12^th graders.  Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry and medical ethics.  Go to

 http://www.lvc.edu/health-bio-summer-camp/ for more information.

CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL SUMMER PROGRAM-ROLLING ADMISSIONS.  A five-week Academic Enrichment Program for high school and middle school students, as well as four- and two- week programs.  Choose from among our six signature programs: Writing Workshop, High School Math & Science Workshops, Immersion Geometry, Choate Volunteer Corps (service-learning destinations in Connecticut or Tanzania), Documentary Filmmaking, or Study Abroad in China, France, Oman or Spain.  We also offer six innovative institutes of learning: The John F. Kennedy '35 Institute in Government, English Language Institute, Math/Science Institute for Girls, The Kohler Environmental Center Summer Institute, Oceanographic Institute or Theater Arts institute.  Go to www.choate.edu for more information. 

THE TAFT SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS-ROLLING ADMISSIONS.  Designed for young men and women in grades 10, 11 and 12, the Liberal Studies program offers high school students the opportunity to study a variety of liberal arts courses in an independent school environment. Students will be able to sharpen their academic and test-taking skills, increase their independence, improve time management, as well as broaden their cultural and global awareness as they prepare for college and beyond. Go to http://taftschool.org/summer/lstudies for more information.
GIRLS WHO CODE SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM-7 weeks of intensive instruction in computer science, robotics, algorithms, web design and mobile development.  Go to https://girlswhocode.fluidreview.com/ for more information. 
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE-Summer programs for sophomores and juniors in psychology, government, writing and civil war institute.  Go to www.gettysburg.edu for more information.
PRATT INSTITUTE’S PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM-Must be a sophomore or junior and be 16 years old or older to participate.  Programs in art, design, fashion design, photography, writing and architecture.  Go to www.pratt.edu for more information.

THE NEW SCHOOL AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS-Programs in acting, filmmaking, writing in NY and abroad in other countries.  Go to www.newschool.edu/admission/summer-courses/ for more information.