Photo Montage of Yale SCHOLAR Program Featuring ESUMS Students

Click here: Yale SCHOLAR

"The Yale summer S.C.H.O.L.A.R. program brings 120 high school students from New Haven, West Haven, and Amity Public Schools to live and study science for two weeks on Yale campus. The goal is to prepare motivated and academically promising students for success in college and to strengthen their ability to pursue science majors and careers. SCHOLAR provides an intensive, hands-on science curriculum that emphasizes discovery, critical thinking and problem solving. The curriculum is designed by Yale University faculty, graduate and professional students, and teachers from local public schools. Yale undergraduate students serve a vital role as teaching assistants and mentors."

Back to School Rally

Not to get you nervous, or rush your summer vacation, but this looks like a lot of fun with free giveaways.

Learn to Code for Free

Google is offering learn-to-code vouchers for people traditionally under-represented in computer fields (women, African-Americans, Latinos).  Even if you don't qualify, or if they run out of vouchers, they offer many free online courses that anyone can use.

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ps -- there seems to be no age restriction on the awards, so both students and parents should be able to apply.

New Haven Public Library Field Trip, Monday July 7

Field Trip to Yale University’s Center for Engineering, Innovation and Design

When: Monday, July 7, 2014 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Main Library

Description: Take a group visit with us to Yale’s CEID to learn about laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machining, and more! Ages 8 to 12, call 203.946.8129 to register.

Chess Club Mondays at New Haven Public Library

Chess Club for Kids

When: Monday, June 30, 2014 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Description: Chess instruction and play for kids ages 6 to 16.
Tutoring is provided by the Yale Chess Club and Library staff. No registration necessary.
Where: Main Library

Meets every Monday.

Free Class -- Home Maintenance 101 -- Tomorrow

Tue Jul 1, 2014 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Home Maintenance 101

Sponsored by: Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven

Your first step in home repairs. Plan your short- and long-term repair, maintenance, and home improvement strategies. This class is suitable for both homeowners and homeowners-to-be. You are welcome to repeat this class as often as you wish - just remember to bring all of your home maintenance questions with you!
To register for this free class, call Norma at (203) 562-0598 ext. 26. Class will be held in our Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Lab (Building #3), located on our campus at 333 Sherman Avenue.
Admission: Free
Home Improvement and Energy Conservation Lab (Building #3)
333 Sherman Avenue
New Haven

Summer Program -- Learning to Learn -- Skills & Strategies For Effective Learning

Notre Dame High School, West Haven

Are you a student who has a desire to be successful in high school? Are you a student who wishes that there was a better and easier way to be more successful? Students who use effective organizational skills and learning strategies are in a position to succeed and become confident, independent learners! One of the most valuable things you can do is help yourself prepare for lifelong learning.

Come to Notre Dame High School for a five day workshop. The course is designed to help each student develop, strengthen, and master effective organizational and study skills. Topics to include: Organization of Student Planner, Binders and Lockers, Time Management, Note-Taking Strategies, Study Skills/Strategies, Test Taking Strategies, How to Prepare for Semester Exams, How to Study for Math, How to Study for Foreign Language Classes. These effective organizational and learning strategies will continue to pay off for a lifetime.

July 7-11 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. OR August 11-15 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuition: $250.00 http://www.notredamehs.com/summerenrichmentprogram Students must bring the following supplies: 3- ring binder, (5 )binder divider tabs, pocket folder, highlighter, pencil

Carpentry, Painting & Taping Class for Women

Free training for women.  Learn carpentry, painting, and taping for free.  Participate in volunteer projects and gain experience and certification.  Applications due in late July.  Must be over 18.

http://www.cwi2.com

Free Class: Learn How to Make a Rain Garden

Friday, June 13, 9-3, at 333 Sherman Ave. New Haven, Building #3, and lots of other great programs at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven.

Great Summer Opportunity for High School Students

Yale Summer Sprout Program

Summer Saturdays are always too few, but if your student is inclined to spend them learning a wide variety of interesting topics, consider Yale's Sprout program.

Summer Meals Awareness

ALL children and teens in Connecticut are welcome to free summer meals (breakfast and lunch).   If you have time and interest on Saturday, June 14, please come out to the Summer Meal Blitz, spreading awareness of this great program.

Details about the event: http://www.nhps.net/node/3332
Details about the Summer Meals Program: http://www.ctsummerfood.org/

Tech Programs in New Milford, CT

Robotics and Beyond

These programs are far away, up near Danbury, but they are interesting and reasonably priced.

"Manage Your Future" Youth Program

Manage Your Future provides multiple training workshops for youths including: Financial Literacy, Social Development, Job Readiness, Employment by Design.  Youths participate in two sessions per week and participate in one field trip per month.

We place eligible students in meaningful summer employment for a period of 5 weeks at 25-hours per work week. These are paid summer employment opportunities.

Between the ages of 14-18.

 Citizen of the United States.

 Residing in households eligible for or receiving Temporary Family Assistance (TFA).

 Residing in households eligible for or receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

MYF Information Brochure

Paid Student Internship -- Food Policy

The New Haven Food Policy Council Youth Internship provides an opportunity for high school-aged youth who are passionate about food issues such as hunger, health, business development, school food, growing food and cooking, to deepen your knowledge, and work with the Council to advocate for change.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY APRIL 14th, 2014

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1czwzhukzMB_I4Ih5Ojm9eB2zRCQgR1aMNN0SVRbWQok/viewform

From the Guidance Department

Newsletter, featuring summer programs, scholarship opportunities, SAT testing dates, and more.

Summer Camp Opportunity for Middle Schoolers

Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr., was the first African-American to walk in space.  He has created a foundation in collaboration with Exxon-Mobil to provide opportunities to communities traditionally underserved by STEM education.  While it might be hard to claim that any ESUMS student is "underserved" in this area, middle school students may still meet the eligibility requirements:

• Be members of a traditionally underserved and underrepresented population;
• Be entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2014;
• Have a GPA of at least “B” overall in mathematics and science;
• Score at the median to superior level on standardized mathematics and science tests;
• Write a 250-word essay describing their interest in the camp and STEM;
• Be interviewed, if deemed necessary;
• Have exhibited an interest in mathematics and science; and
• Have strong recommendations from their current mathematics and science teachers.

These summer camps sound quite good, and they are free of charge.  The nearest one to us is in Worcester, Mass.  More information can be found at the Harris Foundation.

High School Summer Opportunity -- Girls Who Code

FREE 7-week computer programming immersion program for juniors and seniors (girls only) in New York City.  Scholarships are even available for transportation and lunch.  There is no housing, however, so you must live in the "metro area" and commute daily -- or perhaps stay with a relative in the city.

http://girlswhocode.com/programs/

Summer Opportunity -- Computer Camps at Yale

http://www.idtech.com/locations/connecticut-summer-camps/new-haven/id-tech-yale/

1-2 weeks, $1000-4000

Yale Summer Program -- U.S. Grant

Science Programs: K-12 Students

Yale University has a special commitment to education and New Haven area youth. The University makes its world-class laboratories, courses and talented faculty, students and staff available to encourage young scientists and engineers. Many of our programs are exploratory and inquiry-based, making them particularly engaging for students. We welcome new participants in our educational programs and encourage you to look at our featured events page for upcoming activities. Gaining research experience in a Yale University laboratory, examining specimens at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History and watching a planetarium demonstration are just some of the science experiences your students can have through our programs.

Web address:  http://onhsa.yale.edu/science-programs-k-12-students