Summer Opportunities

College/Program
Program/Link Date of Participation/Deadline
Academic Treks and Broadreach Summer adventure programs and leadership/adventure programs for college credit or immersion-type experiences.
Action Quest - Life Activated International educational opportunities for teens, including adventure travel and hands-on academic development. Program dates vary.
Ashland University Summer Intensives Program Dates: July 12-18 & July 26 - August 1
Application Deadline: April 10, 2010
Check the website for complete information.
Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning Summer Workshop July 12-24, 2010
Barnard College Summer in NYC: Pre-College Program for young men and women. Programs in writing, architecture, and leadership. Please check website for dates and details.
Boston University High School Honors & Summer Challenge Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for complete information.
Boston University PROMYS: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists. Intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration for approximately 65 ambitious high school students. July 4 - August 13, apply by May 30
The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Check the website for full details.
Bowling Green State University Summer Session June 14 - August 6 or June 28 - August 6. Registration begins Feb. 15, 2010.
Brandeis University Summer Programs for Outstanding Teens Check website for program dates.
Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Summer Programs:
Science for College
Writing for College
Women of Distinction: Personalizing the College Admission Process
Program dates vary. Check the website for complete information.
Cambridge College Programme, Cambridge, England For high achieving high school scholars, choose from 65 academic courses plus leadership course with a visit to Parliament and multiple excursions. July 12 - August 10, 2011.
Camp Start-Up Focus on learning about entrepreneurism.  Camp takes place at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Wilbraham, MA. July 29-August 7
Carleton College Carleton Liberal Arts Experience
(For students completing their sophomore year who have taking a challenging curriculum and have been involved in their community). Full scholarships are available.
July 31- August 6, 2010
Carnegie Mellon University Summer Pre-College Programs:
Fine Arts, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, Advanced Placement/Early Action, and the National High School Game Academy
June 26 - August 6
Case Western Reserve University Summer Programs All information may be found at:
http://precollege.case.edu
Cedarville University Academic Camps: Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Debate, Engineering, Music, Nursing, PreMed, Social Work, Writing Programs and Dates vary.
Application Deadlines: Depends on the program - see website for more detailed information.
Centenary Summer Scholars Enriching summer programs for 8th - 12th grade students July 11-16, July 18-23, July 25-30, August 1-6
Choate - Rosemary Hall Summer Programs Program dates vary.
Claremont McKenna College: Kravis Leadership Institute Looking for current sophomores and 'new to leadership' juniors who are moving into official leadership positions next year. Program Dates: June 19-2, 2010
College of Mount St. Joseph Summer Adventures in Science and Art:
Classes in:
Crime Scene Analysis through Forensic Science
Computer Animation, Web page creation, Hollywood Mythbusters, Programming Virtual Worlds, Creating Space: Hands on Design
Program Dates: July 7 - July 25, 2010
Application Deadline: April 11, 2008
(Visit the website for an application:
http://mc.msj.edu/honors/)
The College of New Jersey Summer Bonner Fellows Program Engage in meaningful community service through the foundation that fosters community service on college campuses. www.tcnj.edu/bonnersummer
College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History Tow Courses offering four hours of college credit: From Jamestown through the American Revolution, and From the American Revolution through the Civil War June 27-July 17 or July 18-August 7, 2010. Students will have a choice of taking one of two courses in either session.
Colorado College Summer Programs Check the website for complete details.
Columbia University Summer Programs Check website for complete information
Cornell University Summer College: Various programs available Programs and dates vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School Exploration of Costa Rica including village homestays and high adventure activities Check the website for complete details.
Council Attracting Prospective Educators CAPE is a program designed to help attract rising juniors and seniors in high school to a career in education. June 18 - 22
Application Deadline: April 20, 2010
Curry College Summer Program for High School Students with Learning Disabilities Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for complete information (Search: "Learning Academy")
Davidson College July Experience Liberal Arts classes for rising juniors and seniors
Denison University The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop Program Dates: June 13-20
Application Deadline: April 9, 2010
DePauw University Academic Summer Camps Programs and dates vary. Check the website for complete information.
Duke University TIP: Summer Programs Application Deadline: February 22, 2010
Earlham College Explore - A - College (See brochure in Mr. Dunnigan's office for more information) June 10 - July 23
Application Deadline: June 1, 2011
Economics for Leaders One-week program that introduces young leaders to economic concepts and ties these ideas to the practice of leadership. Programs are offered at universities throughout the country.
Apply by March 1, 2010
Emory University Summer Pre-College Porgram Variety of courses, please visit site for more details
Empower Aviation Flight Camp Learn all about commanding a plane and really take flight. Call 513-896-9999 or email timepperhart@flyempower.com
Exeter Academy Summer School July 1 - August 4 / Contact Exeter via the attached link for an application
Georgetown University Live. Learn. Intern. Summer Institutes at Georgetown University. Variety of dates, please visit website for details
The George Washington University GW Summer Scholars Pre-College Program July 7-16 and July 21-30, 2010
Global Scholar Global Summer is a two-week seminar held at W & L. The program is a chance for students to immerse themselves in college-level coursework on international relations. Program: July 1 - 14
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
Global Works (Travel with Purpose) Summer Enrichment Adventures Check the website for complete information.
Hartwick College Summer Music Festival Session I: July 2-16/ Session II: July 16-30
Application Deadline
Harvard University Harvard Summer School: Secondary School Program (SSP) Program and class dates vary.
Application deadline: June 4, 2010.
The Hotchkiss School Hotchkiss Summer Portals in Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Chamber Music June 22 - July 13
Application Deadline: April 4, 2010
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Robert E. Cook Honors College: Summer Honors Program: If you are interested, please see Mr. Dunnigan for information before applying.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2010
Intern Exchange International An internship, career exploration and travel program in London. Contact the company through their website for dates and information.
International Seminar Series Service Learning in Paris: A program of cultural immersion through community service and study July 2-27, 2008
Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
Ithaca College Summer College for High School Students Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for complete information.
Johns Hopkins University Pre-College Program Please visit the website for complete information.
Junior Statesmen Summer School (On Leadership and Politics) Junior Statesmen Summer School is for students who have a passion for politics and current events. A few different dates are offered.
Application Deadline: March 28, 2010
Kent SAT Plus SAT Preparation, leadership and personal development training, and college tours February 28 for 1st admission process, April 30 for 2nd admission process Program is July 12-August 8
Kenyon College Young Writers Summer Program June 27-July 10 & July 18-31
Application Deadline: March 1
Kettering University LITE: Two-week residential program for rising senior females interested in engineering July 18-30
Landmark Volunteers Landmark Volunteers offers one-week spring and two-week summer volunteer opportunities with leading cultural, environmental, historical and social service organizations across the country. Many programs and dates available. Check the website for more detailed information.
Lake Forest College Writing & Thinking Workshop is a two-week experience where time is spent in small groups in informal workshops menotred by an experienced writer/teacher who will model strategies for explroing your own ideas. June 14-June 27, 2010
Lewis & Clark College Fir Acres Workship in Writing and Thinking June 26 - July 8
Lifeworks International educational opportunities involving sailing and water sports certification or service work on land.
Miami Valley Hospital Summer Program in Nursing: See Mr. Dunnigan for an application Program Dates: June 14-17
Application Deadline: April 2, 2010
The Miami Valley School Summer at MVS: Camps and activities for kids ages three through high school. Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
Miami University Craft Summer Variety of studio art offerings as well as guitar study in one-week seminars. Check the website for complete information.
Miami University: Multicultural Leadership Program Check their website for complete information. June 28 - July 2, 2010
Michigan Technological University Summer Opportunity for Pre-College Students (90 different courses in engineering, mathematics, sciences and the arts) Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
Middlebury College Middlebury-Monterey Lanugage Academy. Immersion in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, or Spanish June 27 - July 24, 2010
Mount Holyoke College Summer Math - A four-week program for high school girls of all mathematical abilities. Program Dates: June 29 - July 26
Application Deadline: see website
Mount St. Joseph
My First Paycheck Job and Volunteering advice, resources, and resume building for teens.
NDA (National Dance Alliance) Summer Camps Programs, Dates, and Locations vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
Northfield Mount Hermon School NMH Summer Session:
Various programs available for Middle and High School students.
Programs and dates vary. For more information call: 413-498-3290
Northwestern University The College Preparation Program Program dates vary.
Application deadline: April 11, 2010
Northwestern University School of Music: National High School Institute - film & video, speech, theatre arts, debate Check the website for details
The Ohio State University Exploring Engineering through Engineers in Motion Summer Camp (high ability in math and science required) June 17 - June 22 /
Application Deadline: March 16, 2010
Ohio State Stone Laboratory - the Island Campus on Lake Erie Earn credit or take courses for exploration. Students must be 15 or older and have completed one high school biology course. Visit the website or call 614-292-8949
Ohio University High School Journalism Workshop Program Dates: June 20 -23
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2010
Ohio University Sport Business Academy for rising juniors and seniors. July 18-25, 2010. See Mr. Dunnigan for more information.
Otis College of Art and Design Summer of Art: Four-Week College Prep Program Program Dates: July 5 - 29
Outward Bound Outdoor adventure and leadership training programs See the website for summer programs and dates
Oxford and Cambridge Universities Oxbridge Academic Programs Program dates vary. Check the website for complete information.
Oxford University Advanced Studies Program July 6-30, 2010
Pennsylvania State University &
University of Colorado &
Summer Study in Paris
Summer Study Programs Programs and Dates Vary.
Application Deadline: Before April 1st for best selection of course offerings
University of Toledo or Ursuline College Pharmacy Summer Camp for rising seniors interested in careers in pharmacy or the pharmaceutical sciences. June 14-17, 2009 at Ursuline College, June 21-24 or July 12-15 at The University of Toledo
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School Check the website for complete information.
Point Park University (Cinema and Digital Arts Department) "Camp Hollywood" - For students interested in film production, two-week program where students write, direct, and edit a short film.
Check the website for complete information
PRATT Institute Pre-College Programs (Art and Design, Architecture, Creative Writing, and Cultural Studies) Program Dates: July 5-29
Application Deadline: April 1
The Princeton Review: College Discovery Experience Summer Discovery programs available at schools such as: UCLA, UC-Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northeastern University, Cambridge University (England), Spain, and Florence, Italy. Dates and Deadlines vary. Check the website for complete information.
Purdue University LEAP: Women in Engineering Check the website for complete information.
Rustic Pathways Service learning and adventure travel for teens including summer and gap year opportunities. check the website for complete information including program dates.
Savannah College of Art and Design Summer Seminars June 20-26, June 27 - July 3, July 11-17, July 18-24, July 19-24
Sail Caribbean 10-27 day summer adventure programs. The leaders in teen sailing, scuba, and community service adventures. Check the website for complete information.
The School for Field Studies This is a company that immerses students in hands on experiences all over the world. Programs and dates vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Summer Programs for High School Students and Teachers June 28 - July 16, July 19-30
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Pre-College Summer Studio June 24 - July 27
Application Deadline: April 2, 2010
SEA Seminars High School Summer Seminars Check the website for complete information.
Service Learning in Paris Cultural immersion through community service and study in Paris OR Barcelona July 3-30, 2010
Seton Hall University Collegiate Studies Program Earn college credit in Oral Communication, Intro. to Psychology, or Intro. to Sociology July 6 - August 9, 2010
Skidmore Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts Anthropology, biology, chemistry, economics, English, government, history, math, music, philosophy, religion, psychology, sociology, ceramics, computer design, digital film making, drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles. Please check the website for dates.
Smith College Summer Science and Engineering program for high school girls June 28-July 25, 2010
Snow Farm High School Summer in Art Programs include glassblowing, flameworking, metalsmithing, drawing, and color, ceramics, welding, photography, and textiles Program dates vary.
The Spark of Hope Leadership development program for high school students entering grades 11-12.  Social justice/community service oriented programs. Please check website for dates.
Student Conservation Association National Conservation Crews for high school students age 15-19
Sojourns Abroad (Gap-Year Program) Abroad programs for seniors thinking about a gap year Check the website for complete information.
Summer Institute for the Gifted Residential programs for academically talented & gifted students at Amherst, Bryn Mawr, Emory, Princeton, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Vassar, and the Univ. of Texas Dates vary by campus - check website for details.
Summer Study Programs Programs located at Penn State University, University of Colorado at Boulder, The University of Vermont, and The Sorbonne (Paris, France) Check the website for complete information.
Summer Discovery Summer programs at UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, Michigan, Georgetown, Penn, Northeaster, Cambridge, Spain (Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona), Italy (Florence), Coast Rica Check the website or order the catalog for more details.
Taylor University of Fort Wayne: Summer Honors College Summer academic program for juniors and seniors Application Deadline: May 5, 2010
See Mr. Dunnigan for an application
United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar May 29-June 4, June 5-11
Application Deadline April 1, 2010
United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Three different weeks available. Check the website for more information.
University of Alabama Capstone Business Leadership Academy For rising seniors interested in business as a major and career. June 13-22, July 11-20
University of Chicago Summer Session Programs and Dates vary. Check the website for more detailed information.
University of Cincinnati Summer Honor's Institutes for Gifted Students Programs and Dates Vary. Check the website for complete information.
University of Dayton Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Program Dates: June 7 - July 31
June 21- July 31
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
See Mr. Dunnigan for an application
University of Dayton Summer Advancement - various courses offered: See Mr. Dunnigan for an application Program Dates: June 23 - August 2
Application Deadline: May 1, 2010
University of Dayton School of Engineering Summer Honors Institute Program Dates: July 17-22
Application Deadline: May 1
University of Dayton Women in Engineering July 10-15
Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
University of Findlay Pharmacy Summer Camp Check the PHARMACY webpage on the website for complete details.
University of Louisville Gifted Student Summer Program: Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, English, Engineering, and Business Program Dates: June 8 - 29
Application Deadline: April 20, 2010
University of Michigan Math and Science Scholars Courses offered include applied physics, astronomy, chemistry, ecology & evolutionary biology, geological sciences, math, molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, physics, statistics January 1, 2010 start date for applications
University of Notre Dame African American Scholars
Latino Community Leadership Seminar
Global Issues Seminar
Program dates vary.  See Mr. Dunnigan if you wish to be nominated.
University of Notre Dame (School of Architecture) Career Discovery June 17 - June 29
Application Deadline: Check the website.
University of Notre Dame Summer Experience Check the website for complete information.
University of Southern California Summer Programs (Photography, Journalism, Video Game Design) Check the website for complete information.
University of St. Andrews Scottish Studies and Creative Writing Summer Programs July 3 - 31, 2010
University of Toledo: Pharmacy Summer Camp For students considering Pharmacy Check their website for complete information.
University of Virginia UVA Writers Workshop Dates for the programs vary.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2010
University of Virginia 4 Star Camps May 1, 2010
Union College EDGE - Educating Girls for Engineering Summer workshop for high school girls July 12-24, 2010
US Performing Arts Camps In the disciplines of acting, animation, film, music, screenwriting, theater, voice, and more... Go to their website for complete information
University of Southern California Summer Programs for High School Students Summer Seminars (earn 3 credits) July 5-31; Summer Certificates July 5-18; Kayak the Pacific August 2-9
USC Wrigley Marine Science Center and Summer Seminars Wrigley Marine Science Center for middle & high school students. Over 20 seminars in the summer seminars program in architecture, arts, business, science, or engineering.
Vanderbilt University Med School 101 Program Dates: July 6 - 26, 2010
Application Deadline: February 15, 2010
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Summer Academy (Programs for talented youth) Check the website for complete information.
Villanova University Summer Music Studies Check the website for complete information
Visions Service Adventures Summer service in international destinations 3-4 week programs every summer
Wake Forest University Confronting the Challenge of Sustainability: A summer incubator for change-makers. For rising juniors and seniors. July 11-31, 2010
Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars Program Session A: June 13 - July 17
Application Deadline May 7
Session B: July 18- August 20
Application Deadline: June 11
Washington University in St. Louis Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts Summer Programs Check the website for complete information
The College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History June 22 - July 12 & July 13 - August 2
Application Deadline: April 23, 2010
Walnut Hill Summer programs in the arts Check the website for complete information.
Wolfeboro Summer Boarding School Summer programs for students Check the website for complete information.
Wilderness Ventures Domestic Leadership Adventures
International Adventures
Advanced Leadership Adventures
Community Service Adventures
Check the website for complete information.
Windsor Mountain International Summer Camp and Student Travel Program dates vary.
Wittenberg University Wittenberg's Summer Youth Academic programs for 2007 (then click on Summer Youth Programs) Program dates vary.
Application Deadline: April 13, 2010
Women in Science, Technology, Enginnering and Mathematics For girls entering grades 10-12 June 13-17, held at Sinclair CC, see Mr. Dunnigan for details
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Frontiers: Two-week, summer residential program for soon-to-be juniors and seniors interested in science, mathematics, and engineering. Program Dates: July 12 - 24
Worcester Polytechnic Institute STRIVE: A hands-on exploration of engineering, math, and science for young African American, Latino, and American Indian students. Program Dates: July 5 - 11
Worcester Polytechnic Institute LAUNCH: For students entering 9th & 10th grades. Workshops in biology, chemistry/biochemistry, interactive media and game development, or robotics. Program Dates: August 3-7
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WUNDERS: For students entering grades 9-12, hands-on exploration of engineering, math and science for young women. Program Dates: July 12-18
World Horizons International Life, Service, Cultural adventures in Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, England, Fiju, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Peru, and the U.S. See website or call 800-262-5874.
Wright State University (Boonshoft School of Medicine) Horizons in Medicine: A six week summer program for qualified minority or disadvantaged high school students Program Dates: June 15 - July 21, 2010
Deadline: April 2 (See Mr. Dunnigan for the application)
Wright State University Summer Enrichment Programs Programs and dates vary.
Xavier University (Cincinnati) Summer Programs for Sophomores and Juniors July 11-24