University of Dallas
Participants: Grades 9-12 (Preference given to grades 10-12)
Type of Program: Two program opportunities:
"Shakespeare in Italy" - Over the course of 2 weeks students will study three of Shakespeare's plays.  These plays will support the students' travels in Italy. 
"Arete" - A journey in the liberal arts.  Students are introduced to essential texts of Western Civilization and live on UD's campus in Irving, TX. 
Program Dates:
July 21 - August 5, 2008 ("Shakespeare in Italy")
July 13 - July 26, 2008 ("Arete")
Website: www.udallas.edu/travel

Duke TIP Field Studies International
Participants: Grades 10-12
Type of Program: 6 program opportunities:
"China: A Leader in the Global Economy": June 25 - July 10, 2008
"Costa Rica: Tropical Medicine and Ethnobiology": June 19 - July 3, 2008
"Costa Rica: Tropical Ecology": July 7 - July 21, 2008
"Italy: Architecture & Art History": July 8 - July 23, 2008
"England: A Diplomat's Perspective on World Politics": July 9 - July 24, 2008
"France: Paris Through the Eyes of its Greatest Minds": July 15 - July 30, 2008
Website: www.TIP.DUKE.EDU

Duke TIP Scholar Exchange
Participants: Grades 10-12
Type of Program: 2 program opportunities:
German Scholar Exchange: Participants must be fluent in German as all courses are taught exclusively in German. Dates vary by site.
University of Durham Scholar Exchange: August 17 - August 30, 2008
Website: www.TIP.DUKE.EDU

Loyola University Chicago
Participants: Grades 11-12
Type of Program: Study abroad at Loyola's Rome Center.
Program Dates: June 30 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.luc.edu/summerscholars

Oxbridge Academic Programs
Participants: Grades 10-12 - Oxford or Cambridge
Participants: Grades 9-12 - Spain or France
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates:
June 29 - July 27, 2008 (Oxford)
July 6 - August 3, 2008 (Cambridge)
July 7 - August 3, 2008 (Barcelona)
July 2 - July 29, 2008 (Paris)
July 7 - August 3, 2008 (Montpellier)
Website: www.oxbridgeprograms.com

Oxford University: Advanced Studies Program
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: July 1 - July 25, 2008
Website: www.oasp.ac.uk

University of St. Andrews (Scotland): Scottish Studies & Creative Writing Summer Programs
Participants: Juniors, seniors, or students about to enter college.
Type of Program: 3.5 weeks of academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: June 28 - July 26, 2008
Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/int/summerschools/

St. Hugh's College (University of Oxford)
Participants: Rising seniors or students who just graduated from high school
Type of Program: Academic and cultural enrichment.
Program Dates: June 28 - July 20, 2008 OR July 26 - August 17, 2008
Website: www.sthughs-summerschool.info

Study Programs International: Study in Spain, Mexico, France, Costa Rica, China, or 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: www.spiabroad.com

Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Choose from 3 different countries including:
Cambridge University (England), Italy (Florence), Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, & Valencia).
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerfun.com

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: June 21 - July 12, 2008
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu

General Academic Programs within the US

Alfred University (NY): Summer Institutes in Creative Writing
Participants: Rising 10-12th graders.
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:
Institute I: July 6 - July 10, 2008
Institute II: July 13 - July 17, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/writing.html

American Collegiate Adventures
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Activity-filled weeks of learning and recreation in Madison, Wisconsin or a 3-city combo including D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston.
Program Dates:
2-week program in Madison, WI: July 27 - August 8, 2008
3-week program in Madison, WI: June 29 - July 18, 2008 or July 20 - August 8, 2008
4-week program in Madison, WI: June 29 - July 26, 2008
6-week program in Madison, WI: June 29 - August 8, 2008
3-week program including D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston: July 7 - July 27, 2008
Website: www.acasummer.com

Carnegie Mellon (PA)
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 7 Pre-College programs.
Program Dates: June 28 - August 8, 2008
Website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

The College of William & Mary (VA): Pre-Collegiate Summer Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Early American History.
Program Dates:
Session 1: June 22 - July 12, 2008
Session II: July 13 - August 2, 2008
Website: www.wm.edu/niahd

Columbia University (NY)
Participants: Students entering grades 9-12
Program Dates: Students can attend one or both of the following sessions:
Session 1: June 30 - July 18, 2008
Session 2: July 22 - August 8, 2008
Website: www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

Duke TIP Field Studies Program
Participants: Grades 9 - 12
3 Program Options:
"A Writer's Art: Creative Writing", Ghost Ranch, NM: June 16 - June 30, 2008
"Reel Expressions: Filmmaking", Orange, CA: June 21 - July 5, 2008
"Above and Beyond: Astronomy, Physics, & Astrobiology", Observatory, NC: June 14 - June 28, 2008
Website: www.TIP.DUKE.EDU

Georgetown University: Summer School
Participants: Rising 10-12th graders.
Type of Program: Choose from 10 academic tracks.
Program Dates: Vary by program.
Website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/sphs/sphs_programs_main.html

George Washington University: GW Summer Scholars
Participants: Vary by program.
2 program opportunities:
"10-day Mini Courses" - Grades 9-11: June 22 - July 2, 2008
"6-Week Pre-College Program for Rising Seniors": July 6 - August 15, 2008
Website: www.summerscholars.gwu.edu

Harvard University: Harvard Summer School 2008
Participants: Rising juniors, seniors, and '08 high school graduates.
3 Program Options:
"Eight-Week Session": June 23 - August 15, 2008
"Short Session I": June 23 - July 18, 2008
"Short Session II": July 20 - August 15, 2008
Website: www.ssp.harvard.edu

Hollins University: Hollinsummer
Participants: 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: July 6 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.hollins.edu/specprog/hollinsummer/holsum.htm

Loyola University Chicago
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
2 program opportunities:
"Three-week Program": June 30-July 18, 2008
"Six-week Program": June 30-August 9, 2008
Website: www.luc.edu/summerscholars

Northwestern University: College Prep
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Designed for students who want new academic challenges and the experience of real college life.
Program Dates:
June 22 - July 12, 2008 (3 week program)
June 22 - July 19, 2008 (4 week program)
June 22 - August 2, 2008 (6 week program)
June 22 - August 16, 2008 (8 week program)
June 22 - August 22, 2008 (9 week program)
Website:  http://www.scs.northwestern.edu/collegeprep/

Prairie View A&M University: Institute for Pre-College Enrichment
Participants: Rising 10-12.
Type of Program: 2 week residential experience designed to prepare students for next school year.
Program Dates: June 15 - June 28, 2008
Website: http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/1836.asp

University of Notre Dame: Summer Scholars
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from 13 academic tracks.
Program Dates: June 22 - July 25, 2008
Website: summerscholars.nd.edu

Sewanee University: Young Writer's Conference
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Workshops in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction
Program Dates: June 29 - July 12, 2008
Website: www.sewanee.edu/ywc/

Summer Study Programs
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Choose from one of 3 campuses including:
Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, or The Sorbonne in Paris, France
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerstudy.com

Summer Discovery: Pre-College Enrichment Programs
Participants: Students completing grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Choose from 7 different campuses including:
UCLA, UC-Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northeastern University, and University of Pennsylvania.
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.summerfun.com

Texas Lutheran University: Lone Star Scholars Academy
Participants: Rising 10-12
Type of Program: Choose from one of 4 university-level courses.
Program Dates: 2 sessions offered.
Session 1: June 15 - June 21, 2008
Session II: June 22 - June 28, 2008
Website: www.tlu.edu/lssa

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: Vary depending on program choice.
Website: http://summer.uchicago.edu

Vanderbilt University: Summer Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Intellectual exploration in a college setting.
Program Dates: Varies by grade level.
Session II (9th and 10th graders): June 15 - June 28, 2008
Session III (10th-12th graders): July 6 - July 26, 2008
Website: www.pty.vanderbilt.edu

Washington University (MO): High School Summer Scholars Program
Participants: Rising seniors.
Program Dates: 2 sessions offered.
Session A: June 8 - July 12, 2008
Session B: July 13 - August 15, 2008
Website: summerscholars.wustl.edu

Science, Math, Architecture, and Engineering Programs

Alfred University (NY): Summer Institute in Astronomy
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Designed for students who love astronomy and want to spend time learning more about this fascinating subject with other students who share their passion.
Program Dates: July 20 - July 24, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/astronomy.html

Alfred University (NY): Computer Engineering Camp
Participants: Grades 9-12
Type of Program: Students will experience "hands-on" learning in small classes, through regular practice, seminars and demonstrations.  Topics to choose from include video game design, arcade game design, computer languages, web page design, software applications, and robotics.
Program Dates: July 6 - July 10, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/computer-engr.html

Boston University: PROMYS
Type of Program: Intensive six-week summer program designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists
Participants: Grades 9-12
Program Dates: June 29 - August 9, 2008
Website: http://www.promys.org/

Cornell University: CATALYST Academy
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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 20 - July 26, 2008
Website: www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Architecture Career Discovery Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of 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: 2 options:
Beginners' 2 week program: July 7 - July 18, 2008
Advanced 2 week program: July 21 - August 1, 2008 (pre-requisite is the beginner program)
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=20

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Computer Game Development Academy
Participants: Rising seniors and 2008 grads.
Type of Program: Teaches the fundamentals of the video game creation process.
Program Dates: June 23 - July 5, 2008
Website: http://summer.rpi.edu/update.do?artcenterkey=19

Smith College: Which Scientist Are You?
Participants: Grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Summer Science and Engineering Program for High School Women.
Program Dates: June 29 - July 26, 2008
Website: www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep

Southern Methodist University: SMU Engineering Camp for Girls
Participants: Rising 9 -12
Type of Program: Designed to introduce young women to the field of engineering through hands-on, interactive projects.
Program Dates: Varies depending on applicant's grade level.
Website: http://engr.smu.edu/parents/precollege_campgirls.html

Texas Tech University: College of Architecture
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: 2 week program designed to help students gain insight into the profession of architecture.
Program Dates: June 2 - June 13, 2008
Website: http://www.arch.ttu.edu/programs/2008/academy.asp

University of Arizona: College of Engineering Summer Engineering Academy
Participants: Grades 9-12.
Type of Program: Show prospective engineers how an idea becomes reality.
Program Dates: 3 sessions:
Session 1 (Grades 9-10): June 8 - June 13, 2008
Session 2 (Grades 11-12): June 15 - June 20, 2008
Session 3 (Grades 11-12): June 22 - June 27, 2008
Website: www.engr.arizona.edu/sea

University of Houston: GRADE (Girls Reaching and Demonstrating Excellence)
Participants: Rising 9-12.
Type of Program: Week-long day program designed to help high school women find out what engineering is all about through hands-on experience.
Program Dates: 4 options:
June 16-20, 2008
June 23-27, 2008
July 7-11, 2008
July 14-18, 2008
Website: www.egr.uh.edu/grade

University of Houston: MESET (Mentoring & Enrichment Seminar in Engineering Training)
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Exploration into the field of Engineering.
Program Dates:
June 7- June 14, 2008
July 12 - July 19, 2008
Website: www.egr.uh.edu/promes

University of Houston: BY DESIGN - 13th Annual Summer Discovery Program in Architecture
Participants: Rising 10-12.
Type of Program: An intensive, hands-on studio in architecture for high school students.
Program Dates: June 16 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.arch.uh.edu/summerdiscovery

University of Texas (Austin): Summer Academy in Architecture
Participants: Students ages 15-17.
Type of Program: The "Young Scholars Program" is an intensive program that provides unique insights into both an architectural education and the architectural profession.
Program Dates: June 23 - July 11, 2008
Website: http://soa.utexas.edu/summeracademy/

University of Texas (Austin): Welch Summer Scholar Program
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: Provides talented Texas students with learning opportunities above and beyond those normally available in high school science education programs.
Program Dates: June 8 - July 12, 2008
Website: www.utexas.edu/research/chemed/lagowski/WSSP

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Frontiers
Participants: Rising juniors or seniors.
Type of Program: On-campus research and learning experience that challenges students to explore science, math, and engineering.
Program Dates: July 13 - July 25, 2008
Website: wpi.edu/+frontiers

Fine Arts Programs

Alfred University (NY): Summer Theater Institute
Participants: Grades 9-12
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 6 - July 17, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/theater.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 7 - August 1, 2008
Website: www.otis.edu/soa

Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA)
Participants: Students ages 14-18
Type of Program: Intensive foundation art program with a focus in either Fine Art, Design or Graphic Novel. 
Program Dates:  July 14 - August 8, 2008
Website: www.pnca.edu/programs/edu

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Participants: Varies by program.
Type of Program: Students choose from 3 program options:
"Rising Star": June 21 - July 26, 2008 - for rising seniors.
"SCAD Summer Seminars": Rising grades 10 - 12
- Savannah: June 22 - 28 or July 6 - 12 or July 13 - 19 or July 20 - 26, 2008
- Atlanta: July 6 - 12 or July 13 - 19, 2008
Website: www.scad.edu/summer

University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance: Exploraciones Dramaticas
Participants: Rising 10 - 12
Type of Program: Intensive Spanish-language-based drama workshop and film appreciation program.
Program Dates: June 16 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.wonderworkshouston.org

Walnut Hill (MA): Summer at America's Premier School for the Arts 
Type of Program: Choose from one of 8 programs in various disciplines including, Ballet, Creative Writing, Chamber Music, Opera, and Theater. This program is for students who are serious about their studies and who are seeking a level of study that would not typically be offered in an arts camp environment.
Program Dates: Varies by program.
Website: www.walnuthillsarts.org

Leadership Programs

Alfred University (NY): Institute for Women Leaders of Tomorrow
Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Type of Program: Young women will explore and discover their leadership potential.
Program Dates: July 27 - July 31, 2008
Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/women.html

University of Alabama: 2008 Capstone Business Leadership Academy
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: 10 day residential program designed for exceptional high school seniors interested in a business career.
Program Dates:
June 16- June 25, 2008
July 14- July 23, 2008
Website: www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy

United States Military Academy: Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS)
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: The SLS is a weeklong program of academic workshops, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics.
Program Dates:
Session I: June 7 - June 13, 2008
Session II: June 14 - June 20, 2008
Website: http://admissions.usma.edu/MoreInfo/summer.cfm

The Pines Catholic Camp: Volunteer CIT (Counselor in Training)
Participants: Rising juniors or seniors.
Type of Program: First week focuses on Christian leadership development and skill-building.  During the second week, CIT's assist cabin counselors.
Program Dates: July 13 - July 26, 2008
Website: www.thepines.org/pages/CIT_information

Landmark Volunteers
Participants: Rising 10 - 12th graders.
Type of Program: Landmark offers the opportunity to work at one of 58 important cultural, environmental, historic and social service organizations. Each one is dedicated to values that enhance our society, and each needs motivated young people who can help further their mission.
Program Dates: Varies by site.
Website: www.volunteers.com

Diversity Programs

California Institute of Technology: Young Engineering and Science Scholars (YESS)
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: YESS is designed to expose students to the excitement and rigor of science research. By giving students the opportunity to interact with other talented students from across the country, the program also aims to create a community of scholars.
Program Dates: June 22 - July 12, 2008
Website: www.yess.caltech.edu/index.html

University of Notre Dame: African American Scholars
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiences, this seminar will offer outstanding young Catholic African American high school students the opportunity to explore the rich historical, political and spiritual legacy of  African American leadership and to enhance their own leadership abilities during one week on the Notre Dame campus.
Program Dates: July 6 - July 12, 2008
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/ 

University of Notre Dame: Latino Community Leadership Seminar
Participants: Rising seniors.
Type of Program: Through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiences this seminar will explore the role of Latinos in US society. Students will examine how their values and experiences interact with political, economic, and social realities to produce new avenues for effective Latino leadership.
Program Dates: July 13 - July 20, 2008
Website: http://precollege.nd.edu/

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MITES
Participants: Rising juniors.
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 18 - August 2, 2008
Website: http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/index.html

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: PREFACE
Participants: Rishing juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: 2-week residential summer experience
for students interested in pursuing careers in engineering and
technological professions.
Program Dates:
Session I: July 6 - July 19, 2008
Session II: July 20 - August 2, 2008
Website: http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87
 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: STRIVE
Participants: Rising 11-12th graders.
Type of Program: Strive is a hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for African American, Latino and American Indian high school students. You will be able to learn more about potential careers in these areas by engaging in labs facilitated by a dedicated team of WPI faculty and students. 
Program Dates: July 6 - July 12, 2008
Website: www.wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive/program.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

Princeton Review: College Discovery Experience
Participants: Rising juniors and seniors.
Type of Program: College admissions prep program.
Program Dates: 3 options:
Boston - Session I: June 29 - July 11, 2008 or Session II: July 13, July 25, 2008
Washington, D.C. - July 27 - August 8, 2008
Los Angeles - Session I: June 22 - July 4, 2008 or Session II: July 6 - July 18, 2008
Website: www.summerfun.com

Miscellaneous Summer Program Websites:

http://www.academictreks.com

http://www.bestsummerever.com

http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Continuing_Studies/pc/index.php

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

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

http://www.careercornerstone.org

http://clvweb.cord.edu/prweb/summer_youth_programs/default.asp

http://www.coloradocollege.edu/summerprograms/summersession/hsstudents.asp

http://www.educationunlimited.com

http://www.emerson.edu/ce/programs/Summer-Arts-Communication-Academy.cfm

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

http://www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction

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.studentsupport.syr.edu/

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

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

http://www.summer.harvard.edu

http://www.summerstudy.com/pennstate/index.cfm

http://www.summer.umd.edu/s/ysp/

http://www.tasis.com

http://www.trinity.edu/departments/academic_affairs/ATS.index.htm

http://www.usperformingarts.com

http://www.ussportscamps.com

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