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  Summer Opportunities for 2013

Overseas Travel & Study Programs

American Collegiate Adventures
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Students will take classes as well as tour location.
Locations: Seville, Florence, London, Barcelona, and NICE as well as various other domestic locations.
Program Dates: Varies by program, please see website
Website: http://www.acasummer.com/

China Programs
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: There are 3 programs students can learn from, all focusing on understanding the language, culture, and history of the region.
Program Dates:  See website, each varies
Website: www.chinaprograms.org

Columbia University: "The Barcelona Experience" or "Study in the Middle East"
Participants: Students entering grades 9-12 or freshman year of college
Type of Program: Study at the University of Barcelona or King's Academy in Manja, Jordan.
Program Dates: Coming late November 2012
Website: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

The Experiment in International Living
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: The Experiment has been offering immersive cross-cultural exchanges, fun and thought-provoking adventures, and experiential learning programs since 1932. Today, The Experiment provides summer abroad opportunities for high school students in 27 countries worldwide.
Program Dates: Varies by location, check website.
Website: http://www.experimentinternational.org/

Instituto San Pedro
Participants: High School Students
Type of Program: A total Spanish immersion program where you will live with a host family and take Spanish courses emphasizing the language and history in Segovia
Program dates: Session 1: June 22-July 22, 2012, Session 2: July 27-August 26th
Website: http://institutosanpedro.com/

Millsaps College: International Cultural Awareness Program (ICAP)
Participants: Rising seniors
Type of Prpgram: A two week summer program that cultivats cultural awareness and international understanding.  Students will spend time at Millsaps and their Yucatan Campus
Program Dates: TBA
Website: 

Oxbridge Academic Programs
Participants: England and Spain, Grades 8-12, France, Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/

Oxford University: Advanced Studies Program
Participants: Rising juniors who are 16 at the start of program-12
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: July 9, 2013-August 2, 2013
Website: http://www.oasp.ac.uk/summerprogram/

Study Programs International: Study in Spain, Costa Rica, France, China, and Italy
Participants: 15 years of age or older with (typically) one year of high school foreign language relevant to native language of the program student hopes to attend.
Type of Program: Academic enrichment and cultural immersion.
Program Dates: Varies by program - see website.
Website: http://www.spiabroad.com/

Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12
Type of Program: Cultural immersion program focusing on academics, internships, enrichment courses and much more.
Locations: England, Italy, Spain, and China
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/

St. Andrews and Cambridge ISSOS
Participants: Students ages 13-18
Type of Program: Academic and elective summer programs including creative writing, youth leadership, art, film, etc.
Program Dates:
St. Andrews: Session 1: June 30, 2013-July 21, 2013, Session 2: July 14, 2013-August 14, 2013
Cambridge: July 17, 2013-August 7, 2013
Website: http://www.summerschoolscotland.com

TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Summer Program
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Varies by location, enrichment and immersion
Program Dates: Varies by Program
Website: http://www.tasis.ch/page.cfm?p=229

University of Chicago: The Traveling Academy
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: Study ancient Greek drama in its literary and social contexts.
Program Dates: site will be updated in February
Website: https://summer.uchicago.edu/traveling-academy.cfm

University of Cambridge: Cambridge College Programme
Participants:  Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Three program types: Academic, Leadership, and a Paris excursion.  Take challenging academic courses, and incorporate an in-depth course study through
lectures and excursions to expose scholars to both cultural and historic venues, which will broaden their horizons during their stay in England.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org

University of Dallas
Participants: Grades 9-12 (Preference given to grades 10-12)
Type of Program: Two abroad program opportunities "Shakespeare in Italy" and "Latin in Rome" They also offer an Irving, Tx program "Arete"
Program Dates: Shakespeare in Italy, July 10-17, 2013, Latin in Rome, July 10-31, 2013, and Arete, July 14-27, 2013 
Website: http://www.udallas.edu/travel/highschoolprograms/index.html

University of St. Andrews (Scotland): Scottish Studies, Science, & Creative Writing Summer Programs
Participants: Rising juniors, seniors, or students about to enter college.
Type of Program: 3.5 weeks of pre-college academic and cultural enrichment
Program Dates: June 29, 2013-July 27, 2013
Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/scottishstudiessummerprogramme

Vision Service Adventure
Participants: Rising 10th-12th, French and Spanish countries require 2 years of language
Type of Program: With VISIONS, you live in the heart of the community and work shoulder-to-shoulder with local hosts. You know the people whose lives you impact, and are part of a summer program that quickly surpasses the superficial.
Program Dates: Varies by location, check website
Website: http://www.visionsserviceadventures.com/

Last updated on 01/14/2013

General Academic Programs within the US

Alfred University: Summer Programs for Teens
Participants: Varies by program
Type of Program: Choose among: Art Portfolio, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Creative Writing, Ceramic & Glass Engineering, Theatre, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Equestrian, and Swimming
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/

American Collegiate Adventures
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Activity-filled weeks of learning and recreation in Madison, Boston, Malibu and Madison/Malibu duo program
Program Dates: varies by program
Website: http://www.acasummer.com/

Arizona State University: Summer Enrichment Programs
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Experience the excitement of college life, learn from world renowned professors and explore your interests through ASU’s Summer Enrichment program. Connect with other high school students from all over the state. Broaden your world view. Get hands-on lessons in a fun and challenging environment.
Program dates: Varies by program
Website: https://students.asu.edu/summerenrichment

Auburn University: Summer Camps
Participants: Rising freshman-senior
Type of Program: Auburn offers over 100 summer programs from a variety of disciples.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercamps/

Barnard College/Columbia University-Pre-College Programs
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Students can choose from 4 different programs of: Young Women's Leadership Institute, Dance in the City, Summer Science Seminars (STEM Program), and Entrepreneurs in Training.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: www.barnard.edu/summer

Beloit College: Summer Intensive Language Programs
Participants: Students age 17
Type of Program: The Center offers four- and eight-week programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. At the successful conclusion of each eight-week summer language program, students will have completed the equivalent of one year of college-level language study and are prepared to enter the next year of study at most colleges and universities.
Program Dates:
Eight Week Session: June 15, 2013-August 9, 2013
Session I: June 15, 2013-July 12, 2013
Session II: July 14, 2013-August 9, 2013
Website: http://www.beloit.edu/cls/

Beloit College: Summer Fields
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: A residential, pre-college program in which students will spend intensive day-time hours engaging in the ideas and practice of their selected course. After class, they will have time to collaborate with classmates on coursework, participate in structured programs that foster an intellectual community, and take time out for organized off-campus group excursions.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.beloit.edu/summerlabs/

Boston College: Summer Experience
Participants: Rising Seniors
Type of Program:  A six week long college experience for outstanding, highly motivated students to experience college level coursework at Boston College
Program Dates: June 25 - August 3, 2012
Website: http://www.bc.edu/schools/summer/bce

Boston University: High School Honors, Research Internship, Summer Challenge, or Summer Preview
Participants: Varies according to program
Type of Program: Depending on which program student chooses, she will have the opportunity to study one or two subjects or pursue scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Program Dates: Dates available on website December 15, 2012
"High School Honors" - rising juniors and seniors
"Research Intership" - rising seniors
"Summer Challenge" - rising sophomore, juniors and seniors
"Summer Preview" - rising freshmen and sophomores
Website: http://bu.edu/summer/highschool

Carleton College: Summer Programs
Participants: Varies according to program
Type of Program: Pre-college programs focusing on research, liberal arts, science, and writing
Program Dates: Varies by program
"Liberal Arts Experience" Rising sophomores, July 6-12, 2013
"Summer Quantitative Reasoning Institute" Rising sophomores and juniors, July 14, 2013-August 2, 2013
"Summer Science Institute" Rising sophomores and juniors, July 14, 2013-August 2, 2013 & July 21, 2013-August 9, 2013
"Summer Writing Program" Rising juniors, July 7, 2013-July 26, 2013
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer

Carnegie Mellon (PA): Pre-College Programs
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors who are between 16-18
Type of Program: Choose from architecture, art & design, drama, music, or the National High School Game Academy
Program Dates: TBA
Website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

Colorado College: Pre-College Summer Session
Participants: Rising seniors
Type of Program: This is an opportunity to take a class for college credit and experience the campus of Colorado College.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summerprograms/pre-college/

The College of William & Mary (VA): Pre-Collegiate Summer Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: This is a pre-college study of Early American History
Program Dates: Session 1: June 23, 2013-July 13, 2013 Session II: July 14, 2013-August 3, 2013
Website: www.wm.edu/niahd

Columbia University (NY)
Participants: Rising freshman-seniors
Type of program: Rigorous pre-college program for students to experience college life and broaden their worldview
Program Dates: Students can attend one or both of the following sessions
Session 1: June 24, 2013-July 14, 2013
Session 2: July 16, 2013-August 4, 2013
Website: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

Cornell University: Summer College Programs
Participants: Rising sophomore-seniors
Type of Program: A residential summer program designed to allow students the opportunity to explore careers, a college campus, and enhance their resume
Program Dates:  Six Weeks Program: June 22, 2013-August 6, 2013
Session I: June 22, 2013-July 13, 2013
Session II: July 14, 2013-August 3, 2013
Architecture & Research Apprenticeship in Biological Sciences June 22, 2013-August 3, 2013
Website: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/

Duke University Talent Identification Program: Summer Programs
Participants: Rising freshman-seniors
Type of Program: Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs are superb academic opportunities and dynamic residential and social experiences for seventh through twelfth graders. These three-week sessions are intense and demanding; students are challenged to think critically about themselves and their world.
Program Dates: varies by program, see website
Website: http://www.tip.duke.edu

Earlham College: Explore a College
Participants: Rising sophomores-seniors
Type of Program: This is a two week residential summer program designed as a "dress rehearsal" for the real college experience.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: www.earlham.edu/~eac

Emory: Pre-College Program
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program: An academic program for high school students wanting to get a taste of college life and a residential experience.
Program Dates: Session I: June 30-July 13, 2013
                          Session II: July 14-27, 2013
                          Session III: July 28-August 10, 2013
Website: precollege.emory.edu0

Georgetown University: Summer School
Participants: Rising 10-12th graders
Type of Program: Choose from 11 pre-college, academic tracks
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/summer-programs-for-high-school-students

George Washington University: Pre-College Program
Participants: Rising 9-11 graders
Type of Program: Students can choose from the College Intensive which offers credit bearing courses or the Summer Immersion which is experiential learning
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.precollege.gwu.edu

Harvard University: Harvard Summer School
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors and '13 grads
Type of Program: Courses in writing, drama, and math that can earn college credit
Program dates: June 22, 2013-August 10, 2013
Website: http://www.ssp.harvard.edu/

Hollins University: Hollinsummer
Participants: Girls in grades 9-12
Type of Program: You'll take two noncredit classes, live on campus with girls from all over the country, and enjoy a full program of extracurricular activities.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.hollins.edu/summerprograms/index.shtml

Loyola University Chicago: Precollegiate Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Pre-college program that allows students to earn college credit and learn about the undergraduate experience
Program Dates:
"Three-week Seminars": TBD
"Six-week Academy": TBD
Website: www.LUC.edu/summerscholars

The University of Mississippi: Summer College for High School Students
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: There are various academic programs that allow you to explore different academic interests.
Program Dates: Session I: May 29-June26, 2013
                          Session II: June 27-July 27, 2013
Website: http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/schs/index.html

University of Nebraska: Big Red Summer Academic Camps
Participants: Rising sophomores-seniors
Type of Program: There are various academic camps that allow you to explore career areas on the University of Nebraska campus
Program Dates: TBD
Website: http://www.4h.unl.edu/web/4hcamps/bigredcamps

New York University: Pre-college Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: This is a six week residential experience to provide an opportunity to take up to two college-level courses and exploring college options.
Program Dates: July 8-August 17, 2013
Website: www.nyu.edu/info/precollege/info

Northeastern University: Summer Programs
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Our Summer Programs include credit and noncredit options designed to prepare rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for the academic, social, and campus experiences of freshman year of college. Building upon Northeastern's world-renowned reputation for experiential learning, our programs focus on helping students understand how academic topics are used in real-world applications.
Program Dates: Program starts July 1, 2013
Website: http://pages.northeastern.edu/Email.NortheasternGuidanceCounselors_NUGuidanceCounselorsLP.html

Northwestern University: College Prep Program
Participants: Rising seniors
Type of Program: Designed for students who want new academic challenges and the experience of real college life.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website:  http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep/

Northwestern State University: Advance Program for Young Scholars
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program: Three-week residential program for gifted students coupling challenging academics with fun social activities.
Program Dates: June 9-29, 2013
Website: advance.nsula.edu

Prairie View A&M University: Pre-College Summer Programs
Participants: Varies by program, rising sophomores-seniors
Type of Program: Camps as well as residential experiences offered
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/4005.asp

Rice University: Rice for High School Students
Participants: Rising freshman-seniors
Type of Program: Students choose one course from a variety of subjects to take alongside current Rice students.
Program Dates: June 17-29, 2013
Website: http://gscs.rice.edu/rhs

Rice University: Content - College - Career
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: A five day enrichment program designed for rising juniors and seniors to focus on global issues as they relate to environmental sustainability and cultural understanding.
Program Dates: TBD
Website: www.teachers.rice.edu

Southern Methodist University: College Experience
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: A five week summer program that provides an opportunity for a small group of students to get an early start on college and  taste of campus life.  
Program Dates: TBD
Website: www.smu.edu/ce

Smith: Pre-College Summer Programs
Participants: Varies by program
Types of Programs: Field Studies for Sustainable Features, Dicovering Women's History, Science and Engineering, Young Women's Writers Workshop and Strings at Smith
Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://smith.edu/summer/

St. John's College: A Great Week with Books
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: Modeled on the St. John's Program, the Summer Academy offers participants a rich experience reading and discussing original texts in small discussion classes (tutorials and seminars) with faculty members experienced in guiding thoughtful and lively conversations.  Students will learn to read texts closely, question their assumptions about the ideas they encounter in them, articulate their own ideas clearly through collaborative inquiry and dialogue, share insights, and listen actively.
Program Dates:
Annapolis, Maryland: Jul7 7-13, 2013 or July 14-20, 2013
Santa Fe, New Mexico: June 23-29, 2013, June 30-July 6, 2013 or July 14-20, 2013
Website: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/admissions/summeracademy.shtml

Stanford University: Education Program for Gifted Youth Summer Institutes
Participants: Grades 9-11
Type of Program: The EPGY Summer Institutes are two-to-four-week residential programs for academically talented and motivated and high-school students. The Summer Institutes provide an opportunity for these students to pursue their intellectual curiosity and meet others who share their interests and abilities. Participants are enrolled in a single intensive-study course, taught by a Stanford instructor, and covering topics not typically presented at their grade level.
Program Dates:

Session 1: June 23 - July 12
Session 2: July 15 - August 3
Session 2E: July 15 - August 10

Website: http://epgy.stanford.edu/summer/

Stanford University: Summer College
Participants: Rising 10-12, must be at least 16
Type of Program: Stanford Summer Session is the fourth academic quarter at Stanford University. One of our programs, High School Summer College, is an academically selective program that provides mature, advanced high school students access to undergraduate coursework at Stanford. Summer College is an eight-week college experience that provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities not found in a high school classroom.
Program Dates: June 22-August 18, 2013
Website: http://summer.stanford.edu/

Summer Study Programs
Participants: Grades 9th-11th
Type of Program: Experience "the beat and pulse" of college life. Choose from one of four campuses including:
Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Buenos Aires, or La Sorbonne in Paris, France
Program Dates: varies by program
Website: http://www.summerstudy.com/

Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12.
Type of Program: This program is offered on multiple campuses and covers a wide variety of summer enrichment programs including but not limited to Business, Culinary, College Prep work, and much more.
Choose from 8 different campuses including: UCLA, US-Santa Barbara, Michigan, Michigan/UCLA, Georgetown, Emerson Boston, Penn, Philly Culinary
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/

Summer Institute for the Gifted: University Prep
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program: SIG University is a 3-week intensive college preparatory program for students. Choose from University of Chicago and Yale University.
Program Dates: Chicago, July 28-August 17, 2013
                          Yale, July 21-August 10, 2013
Website: http://www.giftedstudy.org/

Telluride Association: Summer Program
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program: Each program is designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning.
Program Dates: Varies by host institution, check website.
Website: http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students.html

Texas Lutheran University: Lone Star Scholars Academy
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: This is a two week opportunity to "try on" the college experience. Choose from one of four university-level courses.
Program Dates: TBD
Website: www.tlu.edu/lssa

The College of William and Mary: Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History
Participants:
Type of Program: This immersive course will offer a variety of approaches to studying the past, but the chief feature will be classes conducted "on site" at the abundant historic places in the Chesapeake region. Readings and classroom work at the College will set the stage for the site visits by providing essential background on the wider context of American development.
Dates: 1st session-June 23-July 13, 2013
           2nd session- July 14-August 3, 2013
Website: http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/?svr=web

University of Chicago Summer Session
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: 3 Program Options - "Insight", "Research in the Biological Sciences" (RIBS), or "Summer Quarter Undergraduate Course Offerings"
Program Dates: Posted in Feb 2013
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu/

University of Houston: Bauer Summer Business Camps
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Various summer programs offer a variety of opportunities for students to explore the areas of business, leadership, sales & marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: www.bauer.uh.edu/summercamp

University of Miami: Junior Scholars Program
Participants: Rising Seniors
Type of Program: The Junior Scholars Program provides a total college experience for academically-talented, rising high school seniors during a six-week, summer term in which they do the following: Take university courses and earn six to eight hours of college credit, Learn from Miami's nationally-recognized faculty, Reside in a "living-learning" community with other Junior Scholars participants, Qualify for guaranteed admission to Miami University
Program Dates: June 30-August 10, 2013
Website: http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/high-school/jr-scholars/

University of Notre Dame: Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 13 academic tracks.
Program Dates: June 30-July 13, 2013
Website: precollege.nd.edu/

University of Pennsylvania: Pre-College Program
Participants: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Type of Program:  Enroll in one or two undergraduate courses during the University of Pennsylvania's Summer Session. Students also have the opportunity to take part in academic enrichment programs, college application workshops, and college tours throughout the Northeast, all while receiving a complete undergraduate experience.
Program Dates: June 30-August 10, 2013
Website: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool/precollege

University of Pennsylvania: Summer Academies
Participants: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Type of Program:  Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Program, Leadership in the Business World (LBW), Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI), Wharton Sports Business Academy
Program Dates: June 30-July 27, 2013
Website: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool/courses/academies

University of Pennsylvania: The Wharton School
Participants: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Type of Program:  Biomedical Research Academy, Experimental Physics Research Academy and Art in the City Academy and Social Justice Research Academy
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/academics/pre-college-programs.cfm

University of Rochester: Rochester Scholars
Participants: Grades 9th-12th
Type of Program: A residential program in which students enroll in mini-courses, reflective of fields of study at the University of Rochester or other higher education institutions.  Students have the opportunity to explore many different careers.
Program Dates: dates vary be session
Website: http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/precollege/rocscholar.shtm

University of Southern California: Summer Programs
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Students choose from over 20 seminars and experience life on USC's campus.
Program Dates: Varies by program in length but occurs between July 8 - August 4, 2012
Website: http://cesp.usc.edu/

UT Summer Symposium for High School Students: Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Students practice communication and conflict skills, attend lectures on global issues and experience college life at UT-Austin
Dates: June 16-29, 2013 or June 16-22 or June 23-29
Website: http://www.utpcr.org/camp/camp.htm

Vanderbilt University: Summer Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: At Vanderbilt Summer Academy, highly gifted students can soar-learning at a rapid pace in a true community of peers. Students have the opportunity to flex their intellectual muscles, make lifelong friends, and have lots of fun-all while enjoying the many benefits of a secure setting at a top-ranked national university.
Program Dates:
Session II (rising 9th and 10th graders): June 16-28, 2013
Session III (rising 11th-12th graders): July 7-26, 2013
Website: http://pty.vanderbilt.edu/vsa/

Wake Forest University : LENS
Participants: Rising Juniors and Seniors
Type of Program: Expereince a residential program that helps students follow a program of study based on a current global challenge.
Program Dates: July 15-August 3, 2012
Website: www.wfu.edu/lens

Washington University in St. Louis: High School Summer Scholars Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: This program is designed to allow students to experience college courses as well as get a feel for what college life is like.
Program Dates: 2 sessions offered
Session A: June 9-July 13, 2013
Session B: July 14-August 16, 2013
Website: summerscholars.wustl.edu

Washington University: High School Summer Institutes
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Writing Institute, Pre-Medical Institute, Pre-Engineering Institute, Business Institute
Program Dates: Very per institute.
Website: summerscholars.wustl.edu

Last updated on 02/11/2013

Science, Math, Architecture, and Engineering Programs

Alfred University (NY): Summer Institute in Cermic Engineering and Polymer Discovery
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program: This is a a great opportunity to learn about ceramic and glass engineering, to sample life on a college campus and to meet other students with similar interests and academic ability. The emphasis is on having fun and enjoying our beautiful natural surroundings while learning!
Program Dates: June 23 -28, 2013
Website: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/science.cfm

Auburn University: Architecture Camp 
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors
Type of Program:  The program is an intensive, exciting, week-long workshop that begins with basic design concepts and ends with an architectural design project.
Program Dates: June 17-22 & July 15-20, 2012
Website: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/architecture.htm

Auburn University: Engineering Summer Camps
Participants: Rising 9th through 12th
Type of Program:  There are 2 main sessions designed to expose students to the world of engineering.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/outreach/k-12/eng-summer-camp.html

Boston University: PROMYS (Program in Mathmatics for Young Scientists)
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: This intensive six-week program is designed to encourage highly motivated students to explore the world of mathmatics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians and visiting scientists at Boston University.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.promys.org/

Camp Cardiac
Participants: Students ages 15 and up
Type of Program: This summer day camp is open to high school students who are interested in exploring the field of medicine.
Program Dates: Varies by location
Website: http://www.campcardiac.org/index.html

Carleton College: Summer Science Institute
Participants: Rising 10th and 11th graders
Type of Program: Learn to think and write like a scientist and participate in hands-on research that culminates in a research symposium.
Program Dates: July 14- August 2, 2013
                          July 21-August 9, 20123
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer

Carnegie Mellon (PA): Pre-College Program in Architecture
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: The study of architecture is an exciting multidisciplinary activity that combines design creativity, historical perspective, technical excellence, social responsibility, and global and environmental leadership. The Pre-College Architecture Program is structured to introduce you to each of these areas and for you to experience studying architecture in a university setting.
Program Dates: July 29 - August 9, 2013
Website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

The Catholic University of America: Experiences in Architecture
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: The Experiences in Architecture program at The Catholic University of America is an intense three-week workshop for students interested in architecture or other design related fields. Students are exposed to both the academic and the professional sides of the architecture arena, as the city of Washington, D.C., becomes their classroom. The Experiences in Architecture program will better prepare you for the rigors of architecture school, giving you a head start, as well as acquaint you with campus life at the university level. Students who have participated in EiA’s summer workshop, or a similar pre-college program, are better prepared for success at the university level.
Program Dates: July 8-26, 2013
Website:
http://architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/experiences.cfm

Cornell University: CURIE Academy
Participants: Current sophomore and junior girls
Type of Program: One week program for high school girls who excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering 
Program Dates: July 14 - July 20, 2013
Website: www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie

Clemson University: Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising 9-12.
Type of Program: There are three sessions.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: www.clemson.edu/summerscience

LSU Summer Architecture Career Discovery Workshop
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: One week residential on the LSU campus sponsored by the College of Art & Design and the School of Architecture. Explore basic design principles and techniques to create hands-on building and model-making activities.
Program Date: June 10-15, 2012
Website: http://reg.outreach.lsu.edu:8080/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=1555

Loyola University Chicago: Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising seniors
Type of Program: Math and Science Academy and Environmental Scholars program
Program Dates: Math and Science TBA
                          Environmental Scholars:
http://www.luc.edu/summerscholars/academics/

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Architecture Career Discovery Program
Participants: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th
Type of Program: This program introduces students to the field of architecture, including history, theory, technology, and practice, while emphasizing how these diverse realms of knowledge can be synthesized within the process of architectural design.
Program Dates:TBA
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=4

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Computer Game Development Academy
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Teaches the fundamentals of the video game creation process.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Aerospace Enginnering Summer Career Exploration Program
Participants: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Will introduce students to a career in aerospace engineering by taking a close look at about how objects fly using model airplanes. In addition to designing and building a model airplane, participants will observe wind tunnel and flight tests.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/

Sally Ride: Science Camps
Participants: Rising 8-9
Type of Program: Sally Ride Science Camp offers 4th-9th grade girls with a passion for science the opportunity to live, learn and make lifelong friends on the campuses of UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and Stanford.
Program Dates: Varies by session
Website: http://www.educationunlimited.com/camp/3/?utm_content=jamie.kim%40st-agnes.org&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Sally%20Ride%20Science%20Camps&utm_campaign=Reach%20for%20the%20stars%20this%20summer!content

SEA Semester: Summer Seminars
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: 2 programs to choose from which include: "Science at SEA" and "Oceanography of the Southern California Bight"
Program Dates: Varies by session
Website: www.sea.edu

Sewanee Envioronmental Institute (SEI): Pre-college Field Studies Experiences
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th "interested in all aspects of environmental studies"
Type of Program:  This program is an opportunity to explore Sewanee's ecologically diverse 13,000-acre campus under the guidance of faculty members who are passionate about environmental education. This program provides an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies.
Program Dates: June 30- July 13, 2013

Website: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege

Smith College: Which Scientist Are You?
Participants: Grades 9th-12th
Type of Program: Summer Science and Engineering Program for High School Women
Program Dates: June 30 - July 27, 2013
Website: www.smith.edu/ssep

Southern Methodist University: SMU Engineering Camp for Girls
Participants: Rising 9th -10th
Type of Program: Girls explore engineering through hands-on, interactive projects which show how engineering is related to social concerns, community interest and individual development.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/K-12/precollege_camp_girls.aspx

Southern Methodist University: SMU Lyle Engineering Innovation Camps
Participants: Rising 11th -12th
Type of Program: The camp is designed to give students who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities and careers in STEM fields an opportunity to live on campus in residence halls, be mentored by representatives from the SMU faculty, participate in panel and group discussions with industry partners while working on a real world, hands-on design innovation project.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/K-12/InnovationCamp

Texas A&M University: Veterinary Enrichment Camp
Participants: Rising 11th  and 12th
Type of Program: This special summer program is for high school students who have an interest in the field of veterinary medicine. The three-day program will give participants the opportunity to explore the possibilities of veterinary medicine as a career. Participants will live in university dormitories, attend special sessions, and discover the broad diversity of career opportunities available to graduates with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://vetmed.tamu.edu/bims/future/veterinary-enrichment-camp

Texas Tech University: PRISM Camp
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: At PRISM Camp these students will not only have a great time, but will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the TTU campus, perform biomathematics research, meet other students with similar interests, and will have preferred status if they choose to apply to the PRISM program again in the future.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/stem/prism.php

Tulane University: School of Architecture
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type 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.
Program Dates: June 23-July 12, 2013
Website: http://architecture.tulane.edu/programs/summer-high-school-program

University of Arizona College of Engineering Summer Engineering Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Students who attend the Summer Engineering Academy will investigate careers available in engineering. Students will have the opportunity to learn how engineers affect the world every day. They will spend time in the classroom with University professors learning about topics ranging from the fundamentals of aerodynamics to materials used in engineering.
Program Dates: 3 sessions:
Session 1 (Grades 9-10): TBA
Session 2 (Grades 11-12):
Session 3 (Grades 11-12):
Website: http://www.engr.arizona.edu/future/index.php?ID=69

University of Houston: Center for Life Sciences and Technology
Participants: Rising 9-12
Type of Program: Participants will get hands–on experience with a variety of tools and instruments used in modern molecular biology and biotechnology research labs. Laboratory experiments include agarose gel electrophoresis, genetic transformation with GFP, polymerase chain reaction, DNA finger printing and DNA microarray. Instructional materials to replicate these experiments will be provided.
Program Dates: Session 1: June 12-14, 2013
                          Session 2: June 19-21, 2013
Website: http://sites.tech.uh.edu/clist/outreach/

University of Houston: GRADE (Girls Reaching and Demonstrating Excellence)
Participants: Rising 9-12.
Type of Program: This is a week-long day program designed to help high school women find out what engineering is all about through hands-on experience.
Program Dates: Session 1: June 10-14, 2013
                          Session 2: June 24 - 28, 2013
Website: www.egr.uh.edu/grade

University of Houston: STEP Forward Camp
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: Exploration into the field of Engineering
Program Dates: June 15- June 22, 2013
Website: http://www.egr.uh.edu/promes/camps/

University of Houston: Wonder Works, Architecture
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: This introductory studio with accompanying lectures and field trips will give you a broader, deeper understanding of the subject and also the opportunity to develop a portfolio for use in applying to schools of architecture should you eventually wish to do so.
Program Dates: June 17-July 19, 2013
Website: www.wonderworkshouston.org

University of Maryland: Engineering Programs
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program: There are a number of Engineering program options dependent upon the students age.
Program Dates: Varies on program.
Website: http://www.eng.umd.edu/k12/summer-programs

University of Notre Dame: School of Architecture, Career Discovery
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Geared toward those who are considering an architecture program, participants not only learn architectural history but also the skills and responsibilities required in contemporary architectural practice.
Program Dates: June 16-23, 2013
Website: http://architecture.nd.edu/academics/professional-development/career-discovery-for-high-school-students/

University of Texas (Austin): Welch Summer Scholar Program
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: The primary goal of WSSP is to expose talented and inquisitive students to professional researchers in professional laboratories giving them a glimpse into research and life on a college campus.
Program Dates: June 9 - July 12, 2013
Website: http://www.wssptx.com/index.html

Vanderbilt: PAVE
Participants: Rising 11th
Type of Program: PAVE is a six-week summer pre-college program designed to strengthen the academic skills of students who are planning to enter a college engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology program.
Program Dates: June 24-August 2, 2013
Website: https://pave.vanderbilt.edu/ayindex.php

Washington University (MO): Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering Institute
Participants: Rising 11th-weth
Program Type: The High School Summer Institutes are non-credit academic institutes that specialize in one area of interest or field of study.  Institutes combine traditional class and lab curriculum with organized field trips, guest lectures, and hands-on activities in order for students to gain valuable academic and career experience.
Program Dates: Pre-Med Session I: June 9-29, 2013 Session II: July 28-August 16, 2013
                          Pre-Engineering: June 30-July 13, 2013
Website: http://summerscholars.wustl.edu

Washington University in St. Louis: Architecture Discovery Program/Portfolio Plus
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program: Our Pre-College Programs-Architecture Discovery Program and Portfolio Plus-give students the opportunity to develop skills that are fundamental to these fields while producing work in a real studio.
Program Dates: July 7-26, 2013
Website: http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer/pre-college

Wildlife Conservation Camp
Participants: Rising 10th, 11th or 12th
Type of Program: The camp focuses on exciting hands-on activities with presentations led by Texas Chapter members and wildlife professionals from across Texas.  Campers study wildlife and plant identification, hunting as a management tool, species diversity, conservation ethics, wildlife capture and survey techniques, wildlife tracking, predator-prey dynamics, white-tailed deer management, fishing, hunter safety, shooting skills and much more.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://site.tctws.org/xs.php?page=conservation&siteid=268&bl=students

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Frontiers
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Frontiers is an on-campus, residential, research, and learning experience that challenges soon-to-be high school juniors and seniors to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Program Dates: Session 1: July 7-19, 2013 (STEM, Humanities and Arts)
                          Session 2: July 21-31, 2013 (Robotics and Global Sustainability)
Website: www.wpi.edu/+frontiers

Last updated on 02/04/2013

Fine Arts & Communications Programs

Alfred University (NY): Theatre Residential Institute
Participants: Grades 9th-12th
Type of Program: This intensive program is for students interested in learning more about theater production and performance. Students work on improving skills and developing new levels of expertise in two or three areas of performance and/or technical theater.
Program Dates: July 7-13, 2013
Website: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/theater.cfm

Alfred University (NY): Summer Institutes in Creative Writing
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: For students interested in learning new ways to improve their writing skills.  Offers an opportunity to sample life on a college campus, and to meet other students with similar interests and academic ability.
Program Dates: July 23-27, 2013
Website: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/writing.cfm

American Advertising Federation: AdCamp
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Students at AdCamp will not be spending all day in the classroom; they will also visit some of the major advertising agencies, companies, and/or media agencies located near their respective AdCamp locations. These industry immersions are an opportunity for students to experience firsthand what it is like to work in a creative space filled with foosball tables, scooters, Nerf balls flying through the air, office pets and who knows what else.
Program Dates: July 8-12, 2013
Website: http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1187

American University: Discover the World of Communication
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program:  Classes are taught by American University School of Communication faculty and communication professionals. Activities, guest speakers, events, and field trips occur regularly throughout the summer. Past trips include a Washington Post editorial meeting, a Nationals baseball game, a behind the scenes visit to NBC, interviews at National Public Radio, a visit to the Newseum and AFI.
Program Dates: Session I: June 17-28, 2013
                          Session II: July 1-12, 2013
Website: http://www.american.edu/soc/discover/index.cfm

Barnard College and Columbia University: Liberal Arts Intensive
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Students have the chance to explore NYC and participate in workshops designed to prepare them for the college experience and workplace.
Program Dates: June 23-29, 2013
Website: http://barnard.edu/precollege

Boston University's College of Communication: New England Center for Investigative Reporting
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program:3 Sessions- see site for details. Apply before Jan 15th and receive $100 off tuition.
Program Dates:
Session 1: July 1-12, 2013
Session 2: July 15-26, 2013
Session 3: July 29-August 9, 2013
Website: http://necir-bu.org/training/summer-investigative-journalism-workshop-for-high-school-students/

Carleton College: Summer Writing Program
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: The Summer Writing Program emphasizes a writing process approach, teaching you how to compose academic papers similar to those you will write in college. The program is designed for college-bound students with strong reading and writing abilities.
Program Dates: July 7-26, 2013
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer

Carnegie Mellon (PA): Pre-College Program in Performing and Fine Arts
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Pre-College programs in architecture, art and design, drama, music, Game Academy or Advanced Placement.
Program Dates: June 29-August 9, 2013
Website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

Kenyon College: Young Writers Workshop
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of Program: Intensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high school students who value writing.
Program Dates: Session 1: June 23- July 6, 2013
                          Session 2: July 14-27, 2013
Website: http://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/young-writers/

Lewis and Clark College: Fir Acres-Summer Writing Program
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: A two-week residency program designed for students who want to strengthen their learning and communication
skills by experimenting with and changing their approach to writing.
Program Dates: June 30- July 12, 2013
Website: http://www.lclark.edu/org/firacres/apply.html

Otis College of Art and Design (CA)
Participants: Students age 15 and older
Type of Program: 4 week pre-college program for students with limited to extensive art training.
Program Dates: July 1-26, 2013
Website: www.otis.edu/soa

Pratt Institute: Pre-college Programs
Participants: Students age 16-18
Type of Program:  Variety of programs offered to allow students the opportunity to explore the possibility of studying art, design, architecture, creative writing, critical and visual studies, or construction management.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: www.pratt.edu/prostudies

Rhodes College: Summer Writing Institute
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program: Intensive residential academic program committed to developing the critical thinking and writing skills of ambitious
high school students.
Program Dates: June 16-June 28, 2013
Website: http://www.rhodes.edu/academics/4422.asp

Sarah Lawrence College: International Film Institute of New York
Participants:Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: SLC and the International Film Institute of New York are happy tooffer you a unique opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking in an in-depth, supportive, and intimate program.
Program Dates: June 30-August 3, 2013
Website: http://www.slc.edu/ce/pre-college/summer/residential/summer-film-intensive.html

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD): Rising Star and Seminar
Participants: Varies by program.
Type of Program: SCAD offers Rising Star programs for students interested in exploring art in an academic setting. Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors may enroll in SCAD Summer Seminar, a program designed to facilitate students' exploration of a variety of creative disciplines across the SCAD curriculum.
Program Dates: Varies by program
Website: www.scad.edu/summer

School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Early College Program
Particiapnts:  Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: The School of the Art institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Early College Program (ECP) Summer Institute provides high school students of diverse backgrounds and experiences with the opportunity to expand their creative talents and develop a strong portfolio for college admission while receiving college credit.
Program Dates: Session 1: June 24-July 5, 3013
                          Session 2: July 8-26, 2013
Website: http://www.saic.edu/cs/high_school/summerinstituteresidencyprograms/

Sewanee University: Music Festival
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: The SSMF offers an intensive program of study.  Students are expected to attend the full month-long session. Rehearsal, performance, practice and study time are essentials to musical development, carefully balanced at the Festival.
Program Dates: June 22-July 21, 2013
Website: http://www.sewaneemusicfestival.org/

Sewanee University: Young Writer's Conference
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Workshops are offered in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: www.sewanee.edu/ywc/

Southern Methodist University: Meadows Pre-College
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Participation in two classes, one possibly at the college level. 
Program Dates: July 8-27, 2012
Website: www.smu.edu/tag

University of Chicago: Summer Program
Participants: High school students
Type of Program: Please check site for updates.
Program Dates: TBD
Website: https://summer.uchicago.edu/

University of Houston: Wonder Works, Film & Literature
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Students can decide between film and literature. Programs offer an in depth look at the field as well as exposure to college classes.
Program Dates: June 17-July 19, 2013
Website: www.wonderworkshouston.org

Washington University in St. Louis: High School Summer: Young Writer's Institute
Participants: Rising 11th and 12th
Type of program: Explore the many facets of professional and creative writing, including fiction, poetry, literary journalism, memoir, advertising copy, business communication, and promotional prose.
Program Dates: June 30-July 13, 2013
Website: swi.ucollege.wustl.edu

Last updated on 12/03/2012

Leadership Programs

Barnard College of Columbia University: Young Women's Leadership Institute
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program:  The Young Women's Leadership Institute takes the complex relationship betweengender and leadership as its focus. Students will develop action-oriented leadership plans during the session.
Program dates: July 7-14, 2013
Website:  https://barnard.edu/precollege/summerprograms/programs/ywli

Economics for Leaders
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: "The goal of the Economics for Leaders program is to give promising students the skills to be more effective leaders and to teach them how to employ economic analysis when considering difficult public policy choices."
Program Dates: Dates vary by State http://www.fte.org/student-programs/economics-for-leaders-program/sites-dates/
Website: http://www.fte.org/student-programs/

Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: There are two, five day residential programs in which you will learn about entrepreneurship, economics, leadership and ethical decision making.
Program Dates: Session 1: TBA
                          Session 2:
Website: www.FELCExperience.org

University of Alabama: Capstone Business Leadership Academy
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: This is UA's 10 day residential program designed for exceptional high school seniors interested in a business career.
Program Dates: Session 1: TBA
                          Session 2:
Website: http://old.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy

Running Start: Young Women's Political Leadership Program
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program: This is a nonpartisan program that introduces high school girls to the importance of women in political leadership.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.runningstartonline.org/programs/young-womens-political-leadership

Last updated on 11/29/2012

Diversity Programs

Academy of  Business Leadership: Summer Business Institute
Participants: High potential, low opportunity students ages 10-19
Type of Program: SBI activities include hands-on projects related to the stock market, finance, and all aspects of entrepreneurship. In group settings, students manage and track a $100,000 fictitious stock portfolio on StockTrak, and prepare a business plan for a "real" start-up using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Plan Pro from Palo Alto Software.
Program Dates: July 2-August 2, 2013
Website: http://goabl.org/sbi.html

Bryant University: The PWC Accounting Careers Leadership Institute
Participants: Rising African American or Black and Latino/a rising seniors
Type of Program:  This is a week long residential program exposing students to acounting and buisness opportunities and the value of leadership and collaboration.
Program Dates: TBA
Websitehttp://www.bryant.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/information-for-guidance-counselors/pwc-accounting-careers-leadership-institute.htm

Calvin College: Entrada Scholars Program
Participants:  Students underrepresented in higher education (African American, Native American Asian American students, as well as Hispanic and Latino American students in grades 9-12)
Type of Program:  "The Entrada Scholars Program at Calvin College offers racial ethnic minority high school students a "gateway" to the future: the opportunity to experience college learning and living while earning college credit."
Program Dates: June 16-July 12, 2013
Website: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/pre-college/entrada/

Carleton College: Liberal Arts Experience
Participants: Rising juniors of African American descent or students interested in African American culture.
Type of Program: To introduce the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of courses in science, art, social sciences, and technology.
Program Dates: July 6-July 12, 2013
Website: www.carleton.edu/summer

College Horizons
Participants: Rising 11th-12th of Native American descent
Type of Program:  This is a pre-college program in which students work with expert college counselors teamed up with college admissions officers in a five-day "crash course."
Program Dates: Hawai'i Prep Academy: June 16-21, 2013
                          NYU: July 7-21, 2013
Website: http://www.collegehorizons.org/

Colorado School of Mines: Summer Minority Engineering Training Program (SUMMET)
Participants:Rising 10th-12th who are strong in math and science
Type of Program: A three week residential science and engineering program combining class work, hands-on projects, industry tours, sporting activities and social events, SUMMET is an excellent stepping stone to the lifestyle and rigors of college.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://mep.mines.edu/web/2_visitors/outreach_programs/summet.shtml

Cornell University: CATALYST Academy
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds
Type of Program: One week program designed to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines.   Students from backgrounds critically underrepresented (African-American, or Native American, Latino/a) in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged to apply. 
Program Dates: July 14-20, 2013
Website: www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MITES (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science)
Participants: Rising 11th
Type of Program: MITES is rooted in MIT's belief in the importance to our nation that minorities and other underrepresented segments of the population pursue higher education and careers in these fields.
Program Dates: June 14-July 27, 2013
Website: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/index.html

Prairie View A&M University: Institute for Pre-College Enrichment
Participants: Rising 10th-12th
Type of Program: Two-week residential summer programs to help prepare talented high school junior and senior students for the new school year and assist them in making early plans to pursue a college education.
Program Dates: See website for details.
Website: http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/4004.asp

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: PREFACE
Participants: Rising 11th-12th
Type of Program:  This programs is for students whohave expressed a strong, early interest in pursuing a career in the engineering and technological professions. It is for high school students from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87

Sewanee College of the South: Bridge Program in Math and Science
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program:  A three-week residential experience in which the mathematics experience is an introductorycalculus class andthe science is research-oriented and culminates with a multimedia group presentation.
Program Dates: June 23-July 13, 2013
Website: http://www.sewanee.edu/bridgeprogram/

Smithsonian Latino Center: Young Ambassadors Program
Participants: graduating seniors
Type of Program:  This is a national, interdisciplinary leadership program for high school studentsgifted in the arts, sciences, or humanities. The mission of the program is to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.
Program Dates: June 23-August 2, 2013
Website: http://www.latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm

University of California San Diego: California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)
Participants: Rising 9th-12th
Type of Program: A 4-week residential summer program for students with demonstrated interest and achievement in math and science. COSMOS at UCSD will place a strong emphasis on technology and engineering, in addition to mathematics and science, and will be administered through the Jacobs School of Engineering.
Program Dates: July 7-August 3, 2013
Website: http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/

University of Notre Dame: Leadership Seminars on: Cultural, Racial and Scientific Discovery; Global Issues; Identitity and Social Integration
Participants: Rising 12th
Type of Program: "hrough a series of integrated themes and experiences, students participate in intellectual discourse and discovery through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/ 

University of Texas (Austin): My Introduction to Engineering (MITE) 
Participants: Rising 11th-12th.  African American, Hispanic, Native American, as well as those that may have overcome social or economic hardships are encouraged to apply.
Type of Program: A 5 day residential program where you will discover the exciting world of engineering through hands-on experiences and interaction with engineering students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Program Dates: Session I: June 2-7, 2013
                          Session II: June 9-14, 2013
Website: http://www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/precollege/mite

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Summer Courses
Participants: Rising 11-12th
Type of Program: WPI offers various programs from engineering, to film-making for students to explore and get hands on experience in the field of their interest.
Program Dates: TBA
Website: http://www.wpi.edu/academics/Summer/highsc074.html

Campus Tour Programs

College Visits
Participants: Recommended for 10-12th grade students.
Type of Program: Organizes college tours so that students can see a variety of schools in specific regions including the Northeast, the Middle Atlantic, the Southeast, Washington/Orgeon, the Midwest, or Canada.
Program Dates: Varies by tour
Website: www.college-visits.com

Last updated on 11/29/2012

Miscellaneous Summer Program Websites:

http://www.goabbeyroad.com/programs.htm

http://www.gobroadreach.com/academictreks.asp

http://www.brynmawr.edu/summerprograms/

http://www.bu.edu/summer/

http://www.csocollegecenter.org/programnp.aspx
 
http://www.educationunlimited.com

http://www.enrichmentalley.com

http://www.4starcamps.com

http://www.fte.org

http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/

http://www.jhu.edu/summer/

http://www.k12summer.ua.edu/

http://www.marist.edu/summerinstitutes

https://www.mtholyoke.edu/takethelead

http://www.nextstepchina.org/

www.nsliforyouth.org

http://www.ngstudentexpeditions.com

http://www.northland.edu/Northland/Academics/SummerPrograms/

http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summerscholar/default.asp

http://www.petersons.com/summerop/code/ssector.asp

http://www.sailcaribbean.com

http://www.sas.upenn.edu/cgs/highschool/precollege.php

http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php

http://www.studenteducationprograms.com

http://www.american.edu/summer/

http://www.summercollege.honors.udel.edu/index.html

http://www.summerdiscovery.com

http://www.summer.harvard.edu

http://summersearch.org/about/program.aspx

http://www.tasis.com

http://www.usperformingarts.com

http://www.ussportscamps.com

http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/BBA/prospective/High-School-Summer-Programs.aspx

http://www.walkingtree.org

http://www.yfu-usa.org


 
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