LINC Internship with Golden Gate National Recreation Area

During this six week long program, students assist with service projects, gain career and leadership skills, and take field trips to special park sites such as Alcatraz and Muir Woods. Projects and activities vary by week and include trail work, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. In addition, students will get the opportunity to learn more about ecology and science. The 2017 summer will begin with a 4-day camping trip to Yosemite National Park, during which participants will support a service project, engage in team building, explore the sites, and take an 8 mile hike.

2017 Applications will go live in early February

website: http://www.parksconservancy.org/learn/youth/leadership/linc.html

NYU Precollege Program

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHAT: Spend 6 weeks at NYU to take college-level courses for credit and experience life as an NYU student

WHERE: New York University

WHEN: July 5 - August 14, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority Residential Deadline: March 1. Final Deadline: June 1.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs/precollege.html

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Deadline passed.

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: This academically rigorous program places high school students in six-week, intensive, college-level courses with current college students and allows them to gain academic credit, which may be applied to a future degree. Courses are available in more than 30 academic areas.

Summer at Sarah (Lawrence)

WHO: Current High School Students

WHAT: Programs in: writing, musical theatre, social justice, filmmaking, and dance.

WHERE: Sarah Lawrence (NY)

WHEN: July, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/ce/summer/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: During July, high school students can dive into  writing, acting, dancing, social justice, or filmmaking. Young people can immerse themselves in creative and academic areas with our talented undergraduate faculty, giving pre-college students the chance to experience college life at one of the most distinguished liberal arts colleges in the country.

 

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHAT: Programs in: Advance Placement/Early Admission, Architecture, Art & Design, Drama, Music, or National High School Game Academy

WHERE: Carnegie Mellon (Pittsburgh)

WHEN: June 27- August 8, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2015

FOR MORE INFO:http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: For Art & Design and Architecture programs 

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:Our Summer Pre-College programs will show you what life at Carnegie Mellon is all about - from the classroom to what's happening on weekends. Why Carnegie Mellon?

• You'll meet people from all over the world,
• Be inspired by our world-renowned faculty,
• Take part in the excitement of campus life, and
• Have the opportunity to explore the city of Pittsburgh!

Oberlin Conservatory Summer Programs 2015

WHO: High School students

WHAT: Various musical experiences, ranging from introductory courses to pre-professional workshops

WHERE: Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH)

WHEN: Various dates, Summer 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Various dates, depending on the program

FOR MORE INFO:http://new.oberlin.edu/office/summer-programs/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:Participants study with members of the conservatory’s distinguished resident and guest faculty and have full use of the conservatory’s exceptional facilities. Participants may also be eligible to receive college credit.

Pre-Vet Summer Program at the Royal Veterinary College

WHO: Students 16 and older

WHAT: 12-day summer school program in veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

WHERE: London

WHEN: August 2-14, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/pre-vet-summer-school

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:

• Gain one week of veterinary skills and knowledge which can be used in an application to the RVC
• Work with animals on our farm, state-of-the-art hospitals, clinics and research facilities
• Sample student life as a student at the RVC and meet our students
• Learn more through our practical teaching sessions from our world recognised academics
• Make friends from around the world and together explore London and its surrounding area in Hertfordshire 

Soundwall Summer Rock 'N' Roll Summer Camps

WHO: Anyone with at least one year's experience

WHAT: Rock in the Redwoods

WHERE: UCSC

WHEN: Session 1: July 12th - July 17th, 2015

Session 2: July 19th - July 24th, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.rockcamp.org/#!aboutus/c66t

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Writing, playing, and recording music; learning rock music history; and participating in various clinics prepare the young musicians for the big finale, a concert for family and friends!

University of Miami Summer Scholars Program

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHAT: The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program provides an exciting opportunity to explore their academic passions and experience what it’s like to be a college student. This unique academic program allows students to earn college credit, interact with world class professors, make lasting friendships, and grow as independent thinkers.

WHERE: University of Miami

WHEN: June 27 - July 15, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority Deadline: April 1. Regular Deadline: May 1.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.miami.edu/dcie/index.php/ssp/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Students selected for this three-week scholarly program experience the following:

• Choose an academic track based on their passion/interest.
• Participate in classes with high school students from around the world.
• Learn from a student-centered curriculum and earn up to 6 college credits.
• Take part in numerous hands-on activities.
• Experience college life as a residential or commuter student.
• Participate in educational field trips.
• And, more!

WPI Frontiers and Launch Programs

WPI Frontiers

WHO: Rising Juniors and Seniors

WHAT: On-campus, residential, research and learning experience.

WHERE: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA)

WHEN: Session 1: July 5-17. Session 2: July 19-31.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2015

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.wpi.edu/academics/k12/frontiers.html

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Get ready to be challenged to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering with the Frontiers research and learning experience, now in in its 32nd year.

The focus is on students learning current laboratory techniques and exploring unsolved problems across a wide spectrum of engineering, mathematics, science, and robotics disciplines. Rounding out the academic experience are humanities and arts workshops in areas such as writing, art, music, theatre, and more.

Learn from outstanding professors utilizing state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and enjoy added activities such as evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances, and tournaments.

WPI Launch

WHO: Rising Freshmen and Sophomores

WHAT: MVS students learn to use the visual arts as a tool for expressing ideas, ambitions and creativity. Working with more than 40 other Bay Area youth and 6 professional artists, each student works to develop an art exhibition in SoEx's gallery space. 

WHERE: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA)

WHEN: August 3-7, 9 AM - 4 PM (commuter), August 2-7 (residential).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Must register by June 15

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.wpi.edu/academics/k12/launch-overnight.html

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Spend your days working with WPI’s world-renowned faculty on current problems and challenges in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, computer science, engineering technology, interactive media and game development, or robotics.

Southern Exposure's Mission Voices Summer

WHO: High School Artists

WHAT: MVS students learn to use the visual arts as a tool for expressing ideas, ambitions and creativity. Working with more than 40 other Bay Area youth and 6 professional artists, each student works to develop an art exhibition in SoEx's gallery space. 

WHERE: Southern Exposure (the Mission)

WHEN: July 13 - August 5.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 9th at 6:00 PM

FOR MORE INFO: https://www.soex.org/opportunities/student-opportunity/seeking-youth-artists-mission-voices-summer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: It's free!

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: 

Southern Exposure’s Mission Voices Summer (MVS) is an intensive summer program that meets five days a week for four weeks. Youth artists led by professional artists explore social and personal issues through visual arts workshops. Youth artists express their creative voices and make visual statements about their ideas, interests and ambitions throughout the program, ending with a final project presented to the public.

SoEx is looking for excited, committed and creative youth to join this year's Mission Voices Summer.

Stanford Sports Medicine Summer Camp

WHO: High School students of any age

WHAT: A 1-week day camp for students interested in sports medicine. 

WHERE: Stanford

WHEN: June 15-19, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 1st or when full.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.stanfordsportsmedicine.com/education/summer-camp/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: No

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: The program’s expert level clinicians will provide hands-on instruction of topics from the very basics of sports medicine care to the integration of cutting edge approaches to injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athletic performance. 

The program includes:

• Anatomy and Musculoskeletal Injury
• Emergency Preparedness
• Injury and Illness Prevention
• Movement and Performance

Future Global Leaders

WHO: Students ages 15-18

WHAT: 8 different 2-week summer courses

WHERE: University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

WHEN: A. Digital Futures, International Law & Diplomacy, Global Genetics, The World of Journalism:  Jul 20-31, 2015

B. Cognitive Neuroscience; Environmental Science and the Prevention of Natural Disasters*; Olympic and Paralympic Games and the World of Global Sport*; Politics, Economics and Diplomacy in a Global World*: Aug 3-14, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Residence Option: April 30; Non-Residence Option July 3

FOR MORE INFO: https://cstudies.ubc.ca/programs/future-global-leaders?utm_source=fgl-email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fgl-email-1502-hs-counsellors

SHORT SUMMARY OF PROGRAM: Our summer intensive UBC Future Global Leaders program explores all of this during a two week full-time program. It offers a choice of eight academic courses (listed below). This program is open to Canadian and international high school students, with a choice to stay on campus or commute daily. 

• FGL1: Digital Futures – Jul 20-31, 2015
• FGL2: International Law and Diplomacy – Jul 20-31, 2015
• FGL3: Global Genetics – Jul 20-31, 2015
• FGL4: The World of Journalism– Jul 20-31, 2015
• FGL5: Cognitive Neuroscience – Aug 3-14, 2015
• FGL6: Environmental Science and the Prevention of Natural Disasters* – Aug 3-14, 2015
• FGL7: Olympic and Paralympic Games and the World of Global Sport* – Aug 3-14, 2015
• FGL8: Politics, Economics and Diplomacy in a Global World* – Aug 3-14, 2015