Summer Opportunities Names and dates will appear as they come into the Guidance Office
Caring Student Intern Program at LRGH. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, this is a great opportunity. There are two sessions: July 9-13 or August 6-10. Each session has four days of education and training in a variety of hospital departments. The program is held from 11am-3pm each day and is open for students who are 15 or older. The application is available in the guidance office.
ACE Academy Aviation Program: July 16-20 at Laconia Airport. Program cost is $375. Sponsored by the FAA, the program will introduce students to many careers in the aerospace industry. Information is available in the guidance office, or by emailing Dan Caron, ACE Academy Director at dwcaron@hotmail.com.
University of Massachusetts Summer College Residential Program for High School Students: Current sophomores and juniors are invited to apply to this residential program that offers optional college credit in a wide variety of subjects. Please check UMassSummer for the details.
Marine Biology Summer Camp: Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. July 22-28 or July 29-August 4: This one-week experience for high school students will include field excursions, laboratory demonstration and experiments and seminars on coastal ecology and marine environments. The cost of $925 includes lodging, meals, instruction, lab fees and field trips. Please visit Summer Marine Biology Field Studies Program for more information.
SEAfaring Camp: One-week sailing camp for students ages 13-16 and Advanced SEAfaring Camp: Two-week sailing camp for students 15-18. Both experiences begin in Portland, Maine. The first sails from July 9-15th and the second from July 21-August 3. Check www.oceanclassroom.org for more information.
Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth: High school students can choose one of four one-week sessions in July or August. Learn about a variety of health occupations. Classroom instruction, experiences in a variety of health care setting, projects, and opportunities to learn about postsecondary training programs and scholarships. The cost is $1350 for NH residents. Information is available at http://tdi.dartmouth.edu/hcid/about/ The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012.
Ringling College of Art and Design Pre-College Perspective: June 24-July 21, 2012. Build your porfolio and earn college credits. More information available at www.ringling.edu/precollege
Sewanee Environmental Institute Pre-College Field Studies Experience: Rising juniors or seniors who are passionate about the outdoors should learn more about this two-week opportunity. Held from June 24-July 7, this residential program studies the diverse ecosystems of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee. For more information, check here: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege.
Summer in NYC, a Pre-College Program at Barnard College of Columbia University: Many courses are offered, such as Economics and Happieness, Musical Theatre Writing Workshop and Masterpieces of Art in NYC. Courses are offered in a four-week program or as one-week options. Please check www.barnard.edu/precollege or more information. The deadline to apply to all programs is Monday, May 7.
Emory Pre-College Program: Take classes for college credit, or just for exploration. Six-week programs with dorms available. Course options include biolgoy, computer science, economics, English, history, mathematics, philosophy and psychology. Session runs from July 1-August 11, 2012. More information available at www.college.emory.edu/pre-college
William & Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History: Two 3-week sessions: June 24-July 14 or July 15-August 4. During each session, students can choose to take one of two courses: From Jamestown through the American Revolution OR From the American Revolution through the Civil War. Students will earn college credit, study archeological sites and visit museums. More information and an application can be found at www.wm.edu/niahd
Sarah Lawrence College (NY) Summer 2012: Five week residential course in intensive filmmaking. Three week residential courses in Writing, Animation, Dance, Musical Theater. For details, course descriptions, instructors and costs go to www.sarahlawrence.edu/high school.
Oxford Advanced Studies Program: This course offers students an inspiring taste of life as an Oxford student, emphasizing the tutorial mode of teaching favored by the university. Open to students completing their sophomore, junior or senior years. More information is available at www.oasp.ac.uk
Pratt Institute (NY) Precollege Program, July 9-August 3, 2012. Programs in architecture, art history, creative writing, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, painting and drawing, sculpture, jewelry and more Go to www.pratt.edu/prostudies for more information and an
application. Scholarships available based on application and slides and must be postmarked by March 15. Application deadline is April 1.
Junior State of America Summer Programs at Georgetown, Princeton, and Stanford for students with a passion for governement and politics. A challenging and unique curriculum for students to develop knowledge of governement, leadership, and history, the ability to speak and write persuasively, and appreciation for intellectual and ethical principles. Two core courses are offered , including AP courses. For more information visit www.jsa.org. Mrs. Chapman has one information booklet. Some scholarships are
available.
Cornell University (NY) Summer College 2012. Choose from three- and six-week sessions between June 23 and August 7. Explore programs in architecture, art, business, engineering, environmental studies, film, humanities, law and politics, computer and information science, literature, medicine, psychology, veterinary medicine and writing. Earn college credits! Go to www.summercollege.cornell.edu for more information, a catalog. You can apply online. If you would like financial aid, parents must complete the
Family Financial Aid form (on their web site) together with the required financial documents and your admission materials before April 2. Programs are open to students completing their sophomore, junior or senior years.
Oxbridge Academic Programs: Study in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Montpellier or Barcelona. Study Art History, Literature, Politics, Drama, Creative Writing, Speech and Debate, Global Medicine, International Law, Business & Finance, Architecture, Filmmaking. Open to students in grades 8-12. Check the web site for more info!
Carnegie Mellon Summer Opportunities: June 30 - August 12, 2012. Summer Pre-College Programs in Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, or Music. Advanced Placement/Early Action Program where students take two regular college classes for full college credit. (@$8,000) Pre-College Fine Arts where students can explore a discipline in order to determine their interest level. (@$7,100 each). National High School Game Academy where students learn interactive digital game development through hands-on experience. ($6,800). More information
available at www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
UNH PROJECT SMART: a program for motivated sophomores or juniors interested in science and mathematics. This year's program runs from July 5-29. Three modules are offered: Biotechnology & Nanotechnology, Space Science, and Marine and Environmental Science. The application is available on the web site and is due April 20, 2011. The fee of $2500 includes room, meals, educational experiences and four college credits. Scholarships are available.
Summer Pre-College Programs at Barnard College: Young Women's Leadership Institute, Writing in the City and Architecture in the City. Programs are open to rising juniors and seniors. Please visit www.barnard.edu/pcp for more information.
George Washington University (DC) Summer Scholars Pre-College Programs: 10-day Mini-Courses for current 9, 10, and 11th graders -- Session One is July 10-22: Biomedical Engineering, Election Politics, Crime & Justice, Photojournalism, Writing the City. Session Two is July 24-August 5: US Foreign Policy, Going Green: Service and Policy, Theatre: Onstage and Off, Robotics, Women's Leadership. For more information go to www.precollege.gwu.edu
Sant Bani School Summer Program: One week of fun and educational programs for students entering 3rd-8th grades. Workshops cover musical, science, athletic and artistic topics. Information is available in the MA guidance office or by emailing Heidi Freeman at heidi@santbani.org. Workshops are either half-day or full-day and cost $150 or $250. The workshops will all run from August 15-19, 2011.
NH Institute of Art 2011 Pre-College Summer Program: This program is designed for high schools students to develop their college application portfolios and earn college credits. Students will take a drawing class as well as a liberal arts elective and an art elective. July 10-22 in Manchester, NH. The cost of the program is $2050. For more information, visit www.nhia.edu.
Turnstyle Alternative Writing Course at Chester College: A summer college residency program for high school students. July 23-30, 2011 in Chester, NH. Earn college credits while learning more about various forms of writing and the writing process. The cost is $1825. Application is available at www.chestercollege.edu
Young Artist Residency Program: The Art Institute of Boston hosts 4-week courses for students entering their junior or senior year. Choose from over 50 courses in the fields of art and graphics. Dates are July 6-31, 2010. Build your portfolio, earn college credits, spend a month in Boston! Check out www.aiboston.edu/yar for more info.
Phillips Exeter Academy (NH) five-week Summer School: Upper School -- students currently in grades 9 - 11 -- offers more than 100 courses of study from which you select any three and Access Exter for current 7th and 8th graders. Participate in one of six academic clusters: Project Exeter: A Greener Earth; The Land and the Sea; Problem-Solving: An Odyssey of the Mind; A Global Community; The Creative Arts: Let Your Spirit Soar; and Exeter CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. July 3-August 6, 2011. Cost for each program is around $7000. For more information and applications, check the web site. The deadline
is March 1 for financial aid.
The White Mountain School: Outdoor Adventure programs for Summer 2011. New England Exploration for 13 and 14 year olds: June 25-July 10, rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking. Ultimate Northeast for 15 and 16 year olds: July 16-August 7, hike the Long Trail, rock climb and raft. White Mountain Climbing for 13-16 year olds: July 10-16, Rock climb for 7 days in the White Mountains. More info in guidance or at www.whitemountain.org/summer
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Center for Pre-College Programs: Explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Look at their website for more information and an application. www.njit.edu/precollege
Summer Study Programs at Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Vermont, and the Sorbonne in Paris, France -- 2-6 week sessions for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Each campus offers college credits and/or enrichment classes and/or ACT/SAT preparation classes, weekend trips, community service programs, day and night activities. Mrs. Chapman has one booklet for each campus that explains the offerings in more detail. Check their website, www.summerstudy.com, for more
information. There is also a Middle School Enrichment Program at Penn State University for students currently in grades 6, 7, and 8.
University of New England: Summer Early College; July 11-23, study Applied Math, History, Psychology or Writing, enjoy exciting field trips, earn college credits! Coastal Marine Ecology at UNE; July 11-23, participate in a plankton tow, ride on a research vessel, complete biological surveys at the intertidal, take a whale watch, earn college credits. Students should be entering their junior or senior year of high school. Find more information at www.une.edu/oce
Sterling College Summer Semester: These are college courses available to high-achieving high school students. Courses are offered in a wide range of topics including sustainable agriculture, folk arts, outdoor leadership, conservation ecology and rural heritage There are also field studies courses in Alaska and Scandinavia. Find more information at their web site: www.sterlingcollege.edu/apply
Boston University Summer Term High School Programs: High School Honors Program -- enroll in two BU undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 college credits; Research Internship in Science & Engineering -- engage in a research project in a BU lab under the guidance of a faculty member; Summer Challenge -- choose two non-credit seminars and preview college in a two-week experience; and Summer Preview -- a one-week program that allows student to study one non-credit subject in depth. For more information go to www.bu.edu/summer/highschool or see Mrs. Chapman for a brochure.
UNH Writers Academy: Available for students entering grades 6-12 next year. Sessions available July 12-16 or July 19-23. Focus is on reading, writing and learning! Groups meet Monday-Friday from 8:30-2:30. Cost is $160 for one week, or $320 for high school students who want to attend both weeks. Application is available in the guidance office.
Summer Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) WPI Frontiers: Session 1: July 8-20: Explore Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Math, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Interactive Media & Game Development; Session 2: July 22-31: Explore Robotics or Global Sustainability. For current 10th and 11th graders. More information at www.wpi.edu/+frontiers. Cost includes tuition, room and board for Session 1 = $1,975 and for Session 2 = $1,525. Applications are available on the web site and are due May 15. WPI Launch (August 6-10) for current 8th and 9th graders. A five-day program (Days only; rooms not provided) offering workshops in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Interactive Media & Game Development, or Robotics. More information at www.wpi.edu/+launch. Cost = $495. Registration deadline is June 30.
Northeastern University Pre-College Enrichment Programs: High School juniors and seniors can take college classes on the Northeastern campus or online in a wide range of courses such as Calculus, Astronomy, Art, Business and more. Summer sessions start June 7, July 6 or August 2. Find out more infomation at www.northeastern.edu/cps/summer2010
Maine Media Workshops/Young Artists Program (Rockport, ME): Many different workshops offered including Documentary Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Acting, Animation Filmmaking, Portfolio creation, Photography and more. Reside in a residence hall about one mile from campus, meals included as are weekend activities. For more detailed information go to www.MaineMedia.edu. Tuition ranges from $1,395 (one week program) - $2,550 (two week program).
University of Chicago Summer Session for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors: Take undergraduate courses for college credits. Some exciting opportunities include a travel-study program to Greece to explore ancient history and culture, focusing on Greek drama; study ancient Egyptian language, culture and history; excavate fossils in the field and prepare them for museum use; and many more. Summer Language Study (June 21-August 20) offers 3, 6, or week intensive courses in Arabic, Aymara, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. You can find information online at
summer.uchicago.edu/hs. Application deadlines vary.
Lakes Region Community College is offering the Summer Scholars program for students interested in Anatomy & Physiology. The course involves classroom time on the Laconia campus on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 18 to August 5. The course and the 4 college credits are offered completely free of charge to two MA students this year. Please see Mrs. Chapman if you are interested in this wonderful opportunity.
Norwich University (VT) Future Leader Camp for students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 with a 2.5 or above GPA. Future Leader Camp is designed to focus on individual and team skill development. Participants will face daily challenges as well as test their initiative and develop self-confidence. Future Leader Camp includes rappelling and climbing, paintball adventure training, overnight camping, survival skills and orienteering. Total Cost = $1,725. There are two sessions: I: June 26-July 9; Session II: July 17-July 30. Please go to the web site for more information www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms.
Pre-College Summer Programs at the School of Visual Arts (NYC, NY). July 6-24. Choose from the following offerings: Animation, Filmaking, Screenwriting, Cartooning, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture & Drawing, Printing & Drawing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Illustration, Darkroom Photography, Digital Photography, Color Photography, Computer Animation, Digital Filmmaking. Cost for the course, room and board @ $3,700. For more information and to register go to www.sva.edu. California College of the Arts (Oakland, CA) Pre-College Program for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. June 29 - July 24. Students can choose from the following: creative writing, architecture, animation, community arts/drawing, drawing & painting/ Sculpture, Fashion Design, Jewelry/Metal arts, Painting/Drawing, Photography. Cost = $3,400 plus meals and transportation. Mrs. Chapman has one brochure or go to www.cca.edu/precollege. Priority Application Deadline = March 20 (this is for scholarship money as
well). University of Rochester (NY) Pre-College Courses, July 13-July 31. One, Two, or Three-week non-credits program and Taste of College: Four-Week Credit Program. See the catalog in the guidance office for course offerings or go on line to www.rochester.edu/osp. Costs range from $1,300 - $4,300 depending on the number of classes taken and whether or not it is for credit. Application Deadline = May 15. New England
School of Communications (ME) Summer Media Camps -- August 2 - 7, 2009. Room, board, and tuition = $550. An introduction to the fields of audio engineering, digital photography, journalism, marketing communications, radio broadcasting, video production and web media. For more information go to www.nescom.edu/content/144/Maine_Media_Camp. Columbia University Summer High School Programs. Pre-college courses for students in grades 9-12. Study in NYC,
Barcelona, Spain, or Jordan. For more information go to www.ce.columbia.edu/hs2009. Academy of Media Production at Boston University's College of Communication. July 6-July 31. Students select three workshops from: Video Field Production; Television Studio; Editing; Film; Radio for Broadcast and Web. Tuition & Fees, including room and board = $4,815. For more information and an application see Mrs. Chapman or to go www.bu.edu/amp. Deadline - May 4, but early applications are encouraged. SEA High School Summer Seminars.  Sea and land components for all three programs --  Science at Sea: a 3-week academic program for students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11, focusing on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod. Oceanography of the Gulf of Maine: a 3-week academic program for students currently in grades 10(who have completed two high school science courses), 11 and 12, focusing on the offshore oceanography of the Gulf of Maine and the coastal ecology ofAppledore Island (2 Cornell University credits issued); and Oceanography of the Southern California Bight: a 3-week academic program for students currently in
grades 9, 10, and 11, focusing on the coastal and offshore marineenvironment of Southern California. For more information, dates and costs, go to www.sea.edu. Limited financial aid available. Pace University (NY) Summer Scholars Institute, July 19 - August 1, 2009 for current 10th and 11th graders who have an 85 or better GPA. 10 "majors" to choose from (including Youth Politics, Film and Screen Studies, Theatre and
Acting, Painting & Design, Biology, Business, Computer Information Systems, Psychology, Legal Studies and students take two courses within that major and in the evening there are cultural activities (the program is situated on the New York City campus) and lectures on college life. Go to www.pace.edu/summerscholars for more information. Scholarships are available but you should apply early, before the June 12 deadline. Hofstra University (NY) Honors College Summer Scholarship Program, a four-wee pre-college academic and residential experience. Three courses to choose from: Political
Science, Forensic Science or Drama. Cost = $5,800. For more information and to download an application go to hofstra.edu/summerscholars. Springfield College (MA) Athletic Training Student Workshop, July 12-16, 2009 -- for high school students interested in careers in athletic training and sports medecine. Cost for the week is $690. Space is limited, so register early. Mrs. Chapman has some forms and information and you can also go to the website: www.spfldcol.edu/homepage/dept.nsf/4E93DD89199660634525.
High School Programs
Ocean Classroom High School Semester at Sea: Sail from January 31 until May 26, taking high school classes and visiting ports around the Caribbean and the eastern seaboard. Find much more information at www.oceanclassroom.org.
Rensselaer: Design Your Future Day: Junior girls are invited to attend to learn more about careers in the fields of engineering, math and science. This is a free workshop for girls and their parents. The event will be held April 21st on the Rensselaer campus. Applications available in the guidance office or at www.eng.rpi.edu/dyfd
Pine Manor College: Rudin Leadership Conference: This is a weekend leadership conference for high school girls. Two sessions: June 11-13 or June 25-27. The cost is $150, which includes accomodations, meals and activities. The conference takes place on the campus of Pine Manor College, outside of Boston. See Mrs. Chapman for an application.
Presidential Classroom -- a week in Washington, DC for current sophomores, juniors or seniors who have a B or higher average and demonstrate commitment to academics and service in the school and/or community. This is an opportunity to met ambassadors and Senators, journalists and lobbyists debating contemporary topics, exploring the capital and getting immersed in the intriguing world of politics, government, and international relations. The following programs are available: Inaugural 2009 (January 17-21); Presidential Classroom Scholars ( June 28-July 5); Communication & Journalism ( July 6-11); Intelligence and National Security ( July 6-11); Law, Justice, and Human Right (July 12-18); Future
World Leaders Summit ( July 19-25); Science, Technology and Public Policy (July 26-August 1): Global Health & Environment (July 26-August 1). Cost ranges from @$1,600 . Partial scholarships are available but need to apply by March 31. For more information see Mrs. Chapman and go to the web site: www.Presidential Classroom.org.
Civic Leadership Academy, July 10 -18 held at St. Anselm College (NH)-- an experiential, collaborative and rigorous learning environment for students age 16 and up to engage in discussions about public policy challenges facing state and local communities and the principles and models of civic leadership in democracy. Held at the NH Institute of Politics on the campus. Cost = $995. Mrs. Chapman has additional information and applications. You can also go online to www.anselm.edu/nhiop.
Close Up Student Summer Academy, Washington, DC. Gain access to key poliy and media experts; discuss & debate current issues with peers from schools nationwide; explore DC's monuments & memorials and earn college credit from the University of Virginia. Check out the video at CloseUp.org. Six days in DC: June 7-12, June 14-19; June 21-26; July 2-7 or July 12 -17. Cost = @$ 1,300.
Summer Leaders Seminar: High school juniors who are strong academic students and involved in athletics and excurricular activities can apply to attend West Point for a week-long leadership seminar. Consider this if you are interested in attending West Point after graduating. Application deadline is April 1st. First session is May 29-June 4. Second session is June 5-11. Cost is $350 plus transportation to West Point.
Foreign Exchange Programs . Study Abroad. Youth for Understanding (YFU) has school year programs, summer programs and the 13th year abroad programs. For more information call 1-800-833-6243 or go online at www.yfu-usa.org. International Student Exchange offers academic year, semester, and short term cultural and academic experiences in a foreign country. Mrs. Chapman has a brochure or visit the web site at www.iseusa.com. Oxbridge Academic Programs in Barcelona, Spain, the L'Academie de Paris, Oxford and/or Cambridge, England. Cost for each program = $6,500, not including airfare, lunch or personal expenses. Mrs. Chapman has a few brochures or call 1-800-828-8349 or visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com Suffolk University Madrid, Spain Campus Summer Program for High School Students 2009
VOLUNTEER Opportunities
Caring Student Intern Program at LRGH. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, this is a great opportunity. There are two sessions: July 9-13 or August 6-10. Each session has four days of education and training in a variety of hospital departments. The program is held from 11am-3pm each day and is open for students who are 15 or older. The application is available in the guidance office.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is seeking First Guide volunteers to assist their work on the exhibit trails and in the classrooms. First Guides will receive training and are expected to complete 18 hours of training and 12 hours of volunteering during the 2012 season. If you love the Science Center and are interested in working with animals, come ask for more information in the guidance office. Applications are due April 9th.
City Year: This is a nonprofit organization that brings young people into cities to provide community service for a 10-month term. Eligible students have a diploma or some college education, are between the ages of 17-24, and are willing to dedicate 10 months to full-time service. Opportunities include working in schools and improving communities. Locations exist in cities around the US. Check out CityYear.org
for more info.
Volunteers for Peace: Affordable volunteer projects in over 100 countries, including the US. The web site also has numerous links to other programs for teenagers who are interested in finding community service projects all over the globe. www.vfp.org
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