Summer School at UChicago

WHO: Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

WHAT: Various pre-college classes.

WHERE: University of Chicago

WHEN: Various dates: Summer 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15th, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://summer.uchicago.edu/high-school

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Through Neubauer Summer Scholars, top students engaged in Hispanic and Latino communities can now participate in select University of Chicago Summer Session courses free of charge. Outstanding rising high school seniors who share the Neubauers' commitment to the Hispanic and Latino communities are invited to apply and get an early taste of an exceptional college experience. - See more at: http://summer.uchicago.edu/high-school#sthash.ggVUr4MH.dpuf

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Insight, Stones and Bones, Research in the Biological Sciences, Rocky Mountain Ecology, and Traveling Academy are a carefully curated selection of programs whose courses are open only to high school students. These intensive 3 or 4-week courses are taught at the college level and kept small, offering both experiential and UChicago seminar-style learning.

High school students may also enroll in undergraduate courses offered each summer by the University in over 20 subject areas. You will study alongside University of Chicago undergraduates, enrolling in the same courses they use to earn their degrees. Chicago Public Schools students are encouraged to apply through the Summer Bridge program.

Windermere International Summer School

WHO: Anyone under the age of 17

WHAT: Summer school in England which includes sailing instruction

WHERE: Windermere School in the Lake District National Park

WHEN:Course 1: July 6 - 29

Course 2: August 1 - 15

 Course 3: August 17 – 30

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.windermereschool.co.uk/our-school/international-summer-school/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Traditionally, Windermere International Summer School provides English language courses for students aged 11 to 17. New for 2015, we are offering native English speakers the opportunity to join us. The morning English lessons will be replaced with four hours of sailing tuition by our qualified instructors at our private lakeside water sports centre, which holds RYA Champion Club Status.

Summer Art & Design Pre-College Programs at U-M Stamps School

WHO: 9th-11th graders (9th-12th for Drawing for Artists and Designers)

WHAT: 2 different Pre-College summer programs for students interested in art and design.

WHERE: University of Michigan

WHEN: BFA Preview: June 28 - July 18; Portfolio Prep: July 26 - August 8 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early Action: March 15. Final Deadline: April 5

FOR MORE INFO: http://stamps.umich.edu/pre-college/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 

BFA Preview: What is it like to earn a degree in art and design at a world-class university? BFA Preview gives you a glimpse! BFA Preview is a three-week residential studio for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Portfolio Prep: Portfolio Prep Learn how to build a strong portfolio during this two-week residential studio. Working with Stamps faculty and staff, you will learn how to create, select, and best present your work for a competitive portfolio. 

Where there be Dragons

WHO: Various ages depending on the program

WHAT: 4-6-week abroad programs

WHERE: Worldwide

WHEN: Various dates beginning June 28 and ending August 8th
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling - the earlier the better

FOR MORE INFO: http://wheretherebedragons.com/programs/summer-abroad-programs/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:  Dragons Summer Abroad Programs are authentic, rewarding adventures that feature consistent themes threaded through each program, known as our Program Components. All of our courses are rugged and profound learning adventures that expose the beautiful and complex realities of the countries in which we travel. Locations: China, Southeast Asia, Himalayas, Latin America, Africa, Middle East.

Cornell University Summer College

WHO: Rising Sophomores, Juniors, and seniors

WHAT: Precollege programs for talented high school students. Experience the excitement of college life, take college courses with renowned faculty, and enjoy an "unforgettable, life-changing summer."

WHERE: Cornell University, NY

WHEN:  
Three-week, session 1: June 20-July 11, 2015
Three-week, session 2: July 12-August 1, 2015
Six-week programs: June 20-August 4, 2015
Architecture and RABS: June 20-August 1, 2015

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences (RABS): March 13, 2015
Deadline for all other programs/students: May 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Programs include: 
Architecture, Art, Design and Fashion; 
Business, Hotel Management, and Leadership; 
College Success and English for Speakers of Other Languages; 
Computer/Info Science and Engineering;
Custom Programs;
Debate and Literature;
Law and Government;
Medicine, Psychology, Research, and Science;
Social Change and Sustainability;
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Boston University Pre-College Programs

WHO: Depending on the program, all high school students

WHAT: 4 different

WHERE: Boston University

WHEN: Various sessions throughout Summer 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Varies: the earliest is Mar. 16, 2015.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: For high school honors and research internship programs,  only.

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 

High School Honors: In this challenging honors program, students study alongside Boston University undergraduates, earning up to 8 college credits in six weeks. 

Research Internship in Science & Engineering: Under the mentorship of our distinguished faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students, high school summer Research Internship in Science & Engineering (RISE) students work on a research project designed by their professor for forty hours each week of the program. 

Summer Challenge: Experience college life and challenge yourself academically with our two-week residential summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Summer Preview: Our one-week non-credit Summer Preview program offers a choice of three seminars to rising high school freshmen and sophomores like yourself. You will have the opportunity to explore an academic interest in-depth or investigate an entirely new subject.

Academic Immersion: If you’re looking for a high school summer study experience that combines classroom work with practical applications and experiential learning activities, then our AIM program is an ideal opportunity for you. Focusing in-depth on a single topic, the program incorporates field trips, guest speakers, group projects, and lab work. 

embARC Summer Design Academy

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHAT: A 4-week course in UC Berkeley's College of Environmental design

WHERE: UC Berkeley

WHEN: July 6 - 31, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/summer-programs/embarc-design-academy/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: The embARC program is comprised of four components that together provide a comprehensive framework and multi-disciplinary approach to "placemaking."

• Architecture and Urban Design Studio, in which instruction on freehand sketching, drafting, model building and digital representation will teach students how to conceptualize and communicate two and three-dimensional design ideas
• Sustainable Planning Workshop, where students will engage as genuine stakeholders and participants in a community change process by developing solutions to an authentic urban planning question
• Lecture Series, in which CED faculty and professionals in the field of environmental design will introduce students to the history and theory behind current ideas in the realms of urban design, community development and sustainable city planning
• Design-Build, where students will work alongside trained shop staff to build full-sized structures for the benefit of a local non-profit community partner

Students who fulfill the course requirements will receive one Berkeley credit and an official UC Berkeley transcript upon course completion.

Career Exploration in Architecture

WHO: Rising Juniors is their target, but anyone can apply.

WHAT: 3-week program to explore career options and training.

WHERE: Tulane (New Orleans)

WHEN: July 12 - July 31, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://architecture.tulane.edu/outreach/career-explorations

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Students will spend their three weeks in the School of Architecture exploring the ideas, methods, and issues of architecture. Lectures, field trips, discussions, critiques, and other activities during the four-hour daily class session will be supplemented by regular design exercises to be completed outside class time. Students will sample the intensity as well as the subjects of a collegiate architecture curriculum. 

Camp Cardiac

WHO: All high school students, including current seniors

WHAT: 1-week camp for students interested in a career in medicine

WHERE: 16 cities nationwide (including San Francisco)

WHEN: San Francisco: August 10th-14th, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Scholarship Application Deadline Monday, April 6th; Early Standard Application Deadline & Tuition: Monday, March 16th; Regular Standard Deadline & Tuition: Monday, April 27th

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.campcardiac.org/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 

Camp Cardiac, run by local medical students in 16 cities nationwide, serves as an ideal introduction for any high school student interested in exploring a career in medicine.

With a focus on both education and real world experience, Camp Cardiac provides students with a unique opportunity to learn directly from experts in the medical field.  In addition, this 1-week summer day camp provides a foundation for heart healthy living with an emphasis on both diet and exercise.  Although Camp Cardiac's primary focus is on care and maintenance of the heart, it provides an excellent starting point for careers in all fields of medicine.

Pratt Pre-College Program

WHO: Anyone ages 16-18

WHAT: High school students have an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their portfolios, get a taste of college life, and earn four college credits.

WHERE: New York

WHEN: July 6th-31st, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 20115
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Deadline: March 4.

FOR MORE INFO: https://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-professional/pro-credit-programs/precollege/

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS: The Pre-College program is a full time/immersion program. Students carry a full schedule Monday–Friday with two classes each day, with a break for lunch. Evening and weekend events /activities are considered as part of the program experience and are mandatory for Brooklyn residential students

Oxbridge Edge

WHO: High School Students aged 16-19

WHAT: Oxford and Cambridge Advanced Studies Program

WHERE: Oxford and Cambridge

WHEN: July 5 - Aug 1. (Four-Week Program : July 5th - August 1st, Two-Week Program : July 5th - July 18th; July 19th - August 1st)

FOR MORE INFO: www.oxbridgeedge.com

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS: A challenging academic course based around small group tutorials taught by Oxford and Cambridge professors. Course options range from International Business and Management to Poetry & Drama. 

Kala Art Institute

WHO: Anyone

WHAT: Kala Art Institute: classes, exhibitions, etc.

WHERE: Berkeley

WHEN: Anytime

FOR MORE INFO:http://www.kala.org/index.html

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS: "Artists at Kala are encouraged to produce innovative artwork of the highest quality, and are given total freedom to realize their artistic vision using media that span the Gutenberg to digital eras. Artists are also provided with a number of professional development opportunities, and a spirit of exchange and education is nurtured through artist involvement in exhibitions, special events, lectures, teaching, and classroom experience. Additionally, Kala is committed to offering quality art education to the general public and public school children through its on-site program of classes and workshops and its Artists-in-Schools program, established in 1991, providing multiple-week artist-led instruction to students in East Bay public schools and summer programs." (Recommended by Ascha, who says "Kala in Berkeley is a wonderful space offering amazing summer classes for kids, and fantastic workshops for adults." So you know it's good!)

Summerfuel

WHO: 9th-12 Graders (CAP open only to 10th-11th grade) (Spain homestays must have completes 2 years of high school spanish)

WHAT: Myriad of summer programs.They are listed below.

WHERE: Various cities and countries

WHEN: Summer 2015 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2015

FOR MORE INFO:http://www.summerfuel.com/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS:
Pre-college: This summer, experience more than high school can offer and study on an exciting university campus and enjoy a variety of amazing activities and trips, all while getting to know a unique city with an intellectual character all its own.

Language and Cultural Immersion: Our Study Abroad programs facilitate global understanding by emphasizing cultural immersion, travel, language study, exploration, varied activities, academic enrichment, responsibility, independence and personal growth. Summer study abroad in a new and exciting way.

Social Entrepreneurship: SE programs challenge high school students to become the next generation of business innovators and find creative solutions to key social issues in their communities and around the globe.

College Admissions Prep:Our College Admissions Prep programs combine SAT prep, college counseling and writing instruction to fully prepare high school students for the competitive college admissions process.

Elite Soccer:Summerfuel Elite Soccer camps challenge soccer players, boys and girls ages 7 – 17 to take their game to the next level and have fun while learning about all aspects of the game. Coaching is provided by two of the world’s most famous clubs and their official trainers

GW Pre-College Programs

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors (and Sophomores for Summer Immersion)

WHAT: College Intensive or Summer Immersion Programs

WHERE: George Washington University: Washington, D.C.

WHEN: Summer 2015 (various dates)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2015 

FOR MORE INFO: http://precollege.gwu.edu/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS:
College Intensive: programs offer rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit by engaging in challenging undergraduate level courses.  Grades earned establish an official academic record at GW and may be transferable, depending on the policies of the receiving institution. (3 or 6 week programs. 6 Week programs can be on campus or online)

Summer Immersion: is full-day rigorous non-credit program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Participants enroll in two-week programs that integrate lectures with guest speakers, experiential and applied activities. Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic through collaborative learning and an exploration of the diverse intellectual and cultural resources of Washington, DC.

Syracuse University Summer College

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors (Rising Sophomores are considered for 2-week programs)

WHAT: 2-, 3-, or 6-week programs

WHERE: Syracuse University: Syracuse, NY

WHEN: July 6 - Aug. 14, 2015 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2015. 

FOR MORE INFO: http://summercollege.syr.edu/about-us/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes. Deadline: April 15.

NAME OF PROGRAM: Syracuse University Summer College

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: "Summer College offers a variety of programs ranging from architecture to web design. Our goal is to make sure we’re offering programs that reflect the richness and diversity of the majors and minors at Syracuse University. We have credit and noncredit programs that run at different lengths. Please visit the pages about our 6-week programs, 3-week programs, and 2-week programs for more information."

Barnard Pre-College Programs

WHO: Junior and Senior Girls

WHAT: Myriad of summer programs.They are listed below.

WHERE: Barnard College - New York City

WHEN: Summer 2015 (see specific dates below)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 5, 2015

FOR MORE INFO:http://barnard.edu/summer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?: Yes, Application Deadline is Apr. 10th

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS:

SUMMER IN THE CITY

Students take two courses of their choice over the span of four weeks. As part of the program, students both participate in admissions and career workshops and explore New York through class trips and excursions.  

LIBERAL ARTS INTENSIVE

For one week, students take one course of their choice in the morning.  Afternoons are free for students to explore what the city has to offer!

YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Students delve into gender issues, social change, and leadership in this intensive one week program. Comprised of morning lectures and afternoon workshops, students develop a deeper understanding of leadership through a feminist lens.

DANCE IN THE CITY

In this rigorous ten day program, students explore dance from all angles.  From dance theory and history classes to technique classes at the Alvin Ailey Extension School, students have the opportunity to delve into the dance world from every perspective.  As part of the program, students have the opportunity to observe performances of some of the world's best and  perform their own work. 

SUMMER SCIENCE SEMINARS

New for Summer 2015: one and four week courses in Environmental Science, Science and the Law, Psychology, Physics, and Neuroscience. To peruse these course offerings, please visit our Summer in the City page for 4-week course options and our Liberal Arts Intensive page for 1-week course options.

ENTREPRENEURS-IN-TRAINING

In just 11 days, students learn how to turn an idea into a promising business.  Students attend class, workshops, and site visits to build their entrepreneurial skills and gain a better understanding of the start-up world. 

National Geographic Student Expeditions

WHO: Any high school student.
WHAT: National Geographic - Putney Student Travel Trips
WHERE: Various cities and countries
WHEN: Various dates in Summer 2015APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2015FOR MORE INFO: ngstudentexpeditions.comFINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: YesSHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS: There are various types of programs:
Expeditions: Geared for our most adventurous travelers, our expeditions are an in-depth exploration of a region, and offer a choice of two or three areas of focus—On Assignm
ent projects. Throughout the trip you will pursue your selected project through hands-on activities and excursions, with the guidance of your trip leaders and a National Geographic expert.

Conservation in Action: You’ll participate in ongoing research and conservation efforts with local scientists and a National Geographic grantee. Throughout the program, work as a group using photography, film, and other storytelling tools to develop a compelling presentation that helps raise awareness issues you have encountered. 

Community Service: Based in small villages, work alongside members of the community on collaborative service projects focusing on infrastructure, education, and sustainability. Spend your days working alongside villagers and a team of students; and documenting your experience through photos, journals, and video. Collaborative community projects provide an opportunity for deeper cultural interactions and insight into daily life in our host communities.

Photo Workshops: National Geographic photography experts spend each day of the workshop with our students; teaching, shooting, and editing. We then work together to organize, curate, and install an exhibit featuring each student’s original work.

National Geographic on Campus: Based on University of Colorado Boulder’s campus, delve into important global challenges and build skills in science, leadership, and storytelling to effect positive change in your local community. Throughout the program, you’ll participate in stimulating seminars, hands-on workshops, and active excursions. Meet leading National Geographic experts and get inspired by their innovative work in our areas of focus. Develop a capstone project to raise awareness about the issues you’ve encountered and inspire action.