The Summer Program Book

Bearden Counseling Office (865)539-7809

Visit our webpage at http://www.knoxschools.org/beardenhs. Hover over the School Counseling tab and select College & Career Center, then Summer Programs (on the left). School Counselors:

9th A-Z Mr. James Michel james.michel@knoxschools.org

10th A-Z Mrs. Nicole Mullinax nicole.mullinax@knoxschools.org

11th A-K Mrs. Karen Smiley karen.smiley@knoxschools.org

11th L-Z Mrs. Leslie Lee leslie.lee @knoxschools.org

12th A-K Mrs. Sarah Patton sarah.patton@knoxschols.org

12th L-Z Mrs. Kelly Nash kelly.nash@knoxschools.org

College & Career Center

All grades Mrs. Linda Mongeon linda.mongeon@knoxschools.org

Do you want an adventure? Do you want to explore your passion in depth? Do you want to immerse yourself in academic challenges? Do you want to expand your knowledge and broaden your horizons? If you are looking for a fun and different way to spend some of your summer vacation....look here! The "Summer Program Book" from the College & Career Center has just been developed (with the help of an awesome parent volunteer!) and contains up-to-date information. There are opportunities as close as down the street, and as far away as China. You can study the outdoors, engineering, art, dance, mathematics, porpoises, music, and science; and just about anything else you can imagine. What a great way to boost your college resume, with an in-depth experience in your area of interest!! Take a few moments and look through the options. Some programs are expensive, some are not, and some have scholarships available or reduced fees. Deadline dates vary, so start looking now! Students in all grade levels can find something to do to enrich your summer experience and have fun too! Follow the links provided under each program description to find applications, costs, requirements, deadlines, and more information. There is no substitute for research, so be proactive in the search for a program that suits individual needs. There are many more programs than there is room to list them. This is a sample of programs that have come to our attention here at Bearden. Additional programs can be found at the links listed below:

ANYWHERE - http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/

IN TENNESSEE - http://www.studenteducationprograms.com/tennessee.html

ANYWHERE - http://summerprogramfinder.com/

Abbey Road Pre-College Academic Study Abroad and Enrichment Summer Programs for High School Students, Various Locations Abbey Road provides quality academic study abroad summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment. Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions in the United States and Europe. The study abroad summer programs are designed for high school students to be able to experience true cultural and language immersion abroad and pre-college preparation, SAT prep and enrichment in the U.S. Our academic curriculum includes a wide variety of subjects, from international relations and leadership to environmental politics; from art and art history to foreign languages and cultures; from sports to photography, fashion and cuisine. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.goabbeyroad.com/ Alfred University Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students: Alfred, New York Alfred University’s residential summer programs offer in-depth instruction in Astronomy, Art Portfolio Prep, Creative Writing, Consumer Chemistry, Computers, Ceramic & Glass Engineering, Robotics, Renewable Energy Engineering, Theater, Equestrian and Swimming. Classes, taught by distinguished members of the University faculty and advanced graduate students, are kept small to allow for lots of individualized attention. When not in class, campers enjoy fun recreational activities along with time to relax and get to know one another. Out-of-class supervision is provided by our team of Resident Assistants, who are specially trained to serve as camp counselors, positive role models, mentors and friends. Our campus is located in a peaceful village in western New York State, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys. Campers stay in clean, modern residence halls and all-you-can-eat, cafeteria-style meals are served in the University dining hall. With Alfred University’s excellence in teaching and quality programming, this is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week or two learning, making friends, and experiencing life on a college campus! Participants: Students aged 14-17 Program website: http://www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/ University of Alabama Early College With UA Early College, you earn college credit at The University of Alabama, online or on campus, while you are still in high school. You choose from a broad array of courses in subject areas like English, math, computer science, history, anthropology, political science, psychology, and foreign languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Spanish. You can apply to UA Early College anytime during your sophomore, junior or senior year of high school if you have a 3.0 or higher GPA,* cumulative from the 9th grade. Partial tuition scholarships may be available. Program website: http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu/ University of Alabama Summer Engineering Program for High School Students: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Description: Student Introduction To Engineering (SITE) is a summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Students live in a UA residence hall, engage in teaming exercises, and tour an industrial plant to see engineers at work. Students take mathematics, engineering, computer science and English courses. Students also team with other ambitious students in a design competition. Participants: High school students Program website: http://site.eng.ua.edu/ University of Alabama Summer Computer Camps for High School Students and Middle School Students: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama Department of Computer Science offers summer camps for high school students and middle schools students. Students learn about multiple topics relating to the field of computer science and learn to program a computer in different contexts. Students have the opportunity to learn in a project-based environment and to participate in exciting hands-on activities. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://outreach.cs.ua.edu/camps/ University of Alabama Birmingham Summer Writing Programs for High School Students and Middle School Students: Birmingham, Alabama The University of Alabama Birmingham offers summer writing programs for high school students and middle school students. The high school writing camps include Writing for the Act and Writing a College Admission Essay. The middle school writing camps focus on high interest topics and enable students to improve their writing skills. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: University of Alabama Birmingham Summer Writing Programs University of Alabama Birmingham Summer Engineering Program for High School Students: Birmingham, Alabama The University of Alabama Birmingham Summer Engineering Program includes interactive lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions and a multi-day engineering design project. The program is designed to help participants learn about and experience the field of material engineering. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research/mse/materials-camp Auburn University Summer Architecture Program for High School Students: Auburn, Alabama Description: The Auburn University Architecture Camp is offered to rising 11th and 12th grade high students interested in the field of architectural design. The program is an intensive, exciting, week-long workshop that begins with basic concepts and ends with an architectural design project. Working in the School of Architecture studios each day, students will have hands-on exercises, technical demonstrations, and professional guest speakers. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/architecture.htm Auburn University Summer Engineering Programs for High School Students and Middle School Students: Auburn, Alabama The Auburn University College of Engineering provides opportunities for rising 8th through 12th graders to experience the world of engineering through resident summer camps. The camps will be conducted by faculty, staff, and students from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering who will ensure that students receive a broad overview of the engineering profession. Camp activities include workshops, tours, and lectures guided by engineers and engineering students who will answer questions about what courses students need to take to prepare them for success in college and a fulfilling career in engineering. Students will participate in a number of hands-on activities, tours of laboratory facilities, and design competitions. Eligible Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.eng.auburn.edu/outreach/k-12/eng-summer-camp.html Auburn University Summer Writing Camp for High School Students and Middle School Students: Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University's English Department offers a Creative Writing Camp for high school students. The Creative Writing Camp is designed to give emerging writers an opportunity to develop their writing skills while living on Auburn University's campus. Students have the opportunity to participate in daily workshops and writing craft classes, read great works of literature, and produce fiction and poetry of their own. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/creativewriting.htm American University: Washington, DC This summer, take advantage of the opportunity to learn professional skills from American University's expert faculty! You will use Washington, DC as your classroom and laboratory for our experiential learning courses in communication, international studies, and politics. http://www.american.edu/summer/college-for-high-school.cfm. Community of Scholars at AU’s School of International Service Designed for rising junior and senior high school students, the Community of Scholars Program at AU's School of International Service is an opportunity for academically-outstanding high school students to take a 3-credit course that blends a week of online learning with two weeks of traditional on-campus classes. The program introduces students to the advancing fields of U.S. foreign policy and international conflict resolution. For more information visit the Community of Scholars Program: http://www.american.edu/sis/CommunityofScholars/index.cfm. Discover the World of Communication Discover the World of Communication is open to all high school students grades 9 through 12, including those students entering 9th grade in the fall. Classes are taught by American University School of Communication faculty and communication professionals. Topics include Scriptwriting and Video Production, Professional Newswriting, Backpack Journalism, International Communication, Entertainment Communication, Investigative Journalism, Video Game Design, 16 mm film and many more. Program website: http://www.american.edu/soc/discover/index.cfm Auburn University Resident Academic Summer Camps Choose from over 100 summer programs including, Academic Camps and Summer College for High School junior and seniors, designed to educate and inspire youth in a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular endeavors. Participants have the opportunity to further their education and skills while making new friends and experiencing life at Auburn University! Program website: http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summercamps/ Appalachian State University Pre-College Summer Youth Camps for High School Students and Middle School Students: Boone, North Carolina Appalachian State University offers a variety of summer youth academic camps. The summer youth academic camps enable students to gain valuable experiences with high interest topics. The summer youth academic camps include an anatomy and physiology program, a forensic anthropology program, a math program, and other topics of interest to students. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps Austin Peay State University SOARing with Mathematics Summer Program for High School Students: Clarksville,

Tennessee During this exciting two-week summer residential program, students will have an opportunity to experience “hands-on” learning in small groups. Students will create and test parachutes and helicopters in order to analyze data, make predictions, test conjectures, draw conclusions and make decisions. Students will also be taught how to use computer software to help represent and analyze the data. Topic in both descriptive and inferential statistics will be explored during the process of solving these engineering-based optimization and variation problems. A one-day field trip is planned to provide students the opportunity to see mathematics and statistics in use in the real world. Participants: Rising high school sophomores Program website: http://www.apsu.edu/soar Babson College Summer Study for High School Students: Babson Park, Massachusetts Babson’s Summer Study for High School Students provides a living/learning laboratory for students to focus on applying and advancing their knowledge in business and entrepreneurship. In this collaborative community, students will gain the tools and experience first-hand how to impact and reshape organizations, industries, and the world. Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience is a residential, academic credit bearing experience for the current or aspiring entrepreneur who wants to create innovative, real-world solutions to economic, social, and environmental issues through the lens of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action. Students will work together on new venture ideas to discover how to develop and grow new ventures through lessons of market research, feasibility analysis, and other business concepts while identifying the ways in which their businesses fit into the greater world picture. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.babson.edu/admission/visiting-students/high-school/Pages/home.aspx Barnard College, Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students: New York, New York At Barnard College, enrich your academic experience and get a head start on college in the world’s greatest city. Barnard offers opportunities to discover New York City in and out of the classroom while taking fascinating classes with our world-renowned faculty, exploring careers and interests from architecture to psychology, making friends from around the world, and getting a head start on college applications through our admissions workshops. Programs include 4-week and 1-week liberal arts intensive, Young Women's Leadership Institute, Dance in the City, Entrepreneurs-in-Training, and Summer Science Seminars Participants: Rising high school junior and senior girls Program website: http://barnard.edu/summer Belmont University Summer Camp for High School Students: Nashville, Tennessee The Belmont University Summer Winds Band Camp is a unique summer camp event for high school students entering grades 9-12. Camp students are under the artistic guidance of the outstanding Belmont instrumental and ensemble faculty. The goal of the camp is to provide music education opportunities that enhance student growth in public school music programs in and outside the state of Tennessee. Opportunities include wind symphony, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, and chamber music. Participants: High school students Program website: http://cvpa.belmont.edu/summerwinds/ Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps: Waltham, Massachusetts Bentley University’s Summer Athletic Camps have earned the reputation as being one of New England’s the best teaching camps for athletics. The college offers summer athletic camps for high school students within the sports of basketball, volleyball, field hockey and more.

Providing both a fun and interactive setting, along with state-of-the-art facilities, Bentley’s camps offer students an opportunity to learn games strategies and skills from quality players and top coaches. Program website: http://bentleyfalcons.com/information/camp-overview Boston University Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: Boston, Massachusetts Boston University offers a variety of summer pre-college programs for high school students. The programs include a high school honors institute, a research internship, a summer challenge program with seminars, and a summer preview. Students have the opportunity to experience college life and explore the campus of Boston University. Participants: High school students (varies by program) Program website: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/ Broadreach Summer Study Abroad and Travel Programs – Around the world Broadreach Study Abroad and Travel Summer Programs are designed to help our students better understand the world and the endless opportunities that await them, now and down the road. Broadreach is designed to provide students with a chance to explore their passions and abilities alongside like-minded teens in some of the world’s most incredible places. Students can immerse themselves in unique learning experiences within a diversity of communities and ecosystems. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.gobroadreach.com/ Bronfman Youth Fellowship: Israel THE BRONFMAN FELLOWSHIPS offers an unparalleled leadership experience that educates and inspires exceptional young Jews from diverse backgrounds through an intensive Fellowship year and robust alumni community. Twenty-six (26) North American students entering their senior year of high school are selected each year for our prestigious Fellowship. The Fellowship begins with a 5-week, all-expenses-paid summer program in Israel where Fellows travel through Israel, explore their Jewish identity, and engage with thinkers, authors, artists, and educators in a transformative experience, while learning about themselves and each other. The Fellows remain in close contact and participate in two educational seminars in New York in December and March focusing on the North American Jewish experience as well as virtual seminars. In addition, each Fellow pursues a Ma’aseh (social action) project during their fellowship year, for which each Fellow is paired with an alumni mentor. Program website: http://www.bronfman.org/become University of California - Berkeley, embARC Summer Design Academy for High School Students Berkeley: Berkeley, California embARC is an intensive four-week summer design academy for high school students held at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design (CED). The program brings together students from diverse backgrounds to study architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning through a series of workshops, lectures, field trips, and design:build studios. Participants will experience what it is like to work on their own design projects in a studio environment. With a locally-based project, students will have the opportunity to make first-hand observations of the area through numerous guided site visits, which will help inform the individual design proposals. Additionally, students will learn about the construction process through a hands-on design/build project in CED’s fabrication workshop. Working along trained professionals, students will build a full size structure for the benefit of a local community organization. Students who fulfill the course requirements will receive a letter grade for a 1-unit college course. Residential and commuter options are available. Participants: Rising high school seniors and exceptional students entering their junior year are encouraged to apply

Program website: http://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/summer-programs/embarc-design-academy Brown University Pre-College Summer Program for High Schools Students: Providence, Rhode Island Brown University offers various summer studies programs for students including: courses, mini-courses, a leadership institute, a theatre program, and an exploration of language and culture. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.brown.edu/academics/pre-college/ University of California, California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) – Irvine, Santa Cruz, and Davis, California California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is a four-week summer residential program that gives rising 9th-12th grade high school students who have demonstrated skills within STEM subjects (science, technology, mathematics and engineering) opportunities to explore beyond their usual high school curriculum. Students are able to work on advanced topics with renowned faculty members, scientists and researchers as well as experience state-of-the-art lab environments and facilities. Participants will also have the opportunity to take university-level courses and gain an awareness of both educational and career options within the STEM fields. The students attending the program live in campus housing with other program participants. Full and partial scholarships are available. Participants: high school students Program website: https://cosmos-ucop.ucdavis.edu/ University of California (UCLA), Sci|Art NanoLab Summer Institute for High School Students: Los Angeles, California The Sci|Art NanoLab is a highly competitive summer program for high school juniors and seniors interested in collaborating with diverse and notable minds to challenge traditional, polarized perspectives of the arts and sciences. Throughout the 2-week intensive program, students will make connections between cutting edge scientific research, popular culture and contemporary arts. Lab visits, workshops, hands-on experiments, and meetings with world renowned scientists will be balanced with visits to museums, daily movie screenings and meetings with famous contemporary artists who collaborate with scientists. Participants: High school juniors and seniors Program website: http://artsci.ucla.edu/summer/ University of California, Academic Connections – San Diego, California This three week program helps prepare high-achieving high-school students for success by allowing them to experience college-level academics. Students are able to immerse themselves in study of a particular academic subject taught by graduate students and/or renowned faculty researchers within the field of study. The program is specific to college-bound high school students, so students must be in high school, grades 9-12, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Participants: high school students Program website: http://academicconnections.ucsd.edu/ University of California, Rosetta Institute's Molecular Biology of Cancer and Molecular Neuroscience Summer Workshops for High School Students: Berkeley & San Diego, CA An advanced class for high achieving high school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing, biomedical research or drug development. Through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory classes, students learn about normal molecular and cellular biology, and then learn how these normal

processes are distorted to cause the development of cancer. To conclude the workshop, students use what they have learned to create an original research project on a gene of their choice. Participants: Mature, high achieving high school students ages 14-18 who have previously taken high school biology. Exceptions can be made for students who are constrained by certain circumstances. Program website: http://www.rosettainstitute.org/#!cancer-neuroscience-workshops/crty Cambridge Scholars Program - London, England This is Britain and Cambridge’s premier summer school for intelligent high school students from North America, the UK and around the world. They provide a variety of courses, from the arts to the sciences, and a number of trips to explore the country and learn about the history and culture of Britain. You will pick and choose your courses from a wide selection, so that you can try a range of subjects tailored to your interests. The program also includes tours of Britain and an optional tour of Paris. Program website: http://cambridgescholarsprogramme.com/ Carleton College: Northfield, Minnesota Carleton College's summer programs invite you to develop skills and challenge yourself academically in a rigorous but supportive learning community. Located in Northfield, Minnesota—just 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul—Carleton College offers both the serenity of a small-town campus and the cultural opportunities of a major metropolitan area. Learn more about the following programs and their dates, deadlines and eligibility:

Summer Writing Program

Summer Science Institute

Summer Quantitative Reasoning Institute

Summer Computer Science Institute

Summer Language and Global Issues Institute

Summer Humanities Institute

Carleton Liberal Arts Experience

Carleton Ultimate Summer Program

Summer Teaching Institute

Program website: http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/programs/ Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-college: Pittsburgh, PA Our summer Pre-College programs will show you what life at Carnegie Mellon is all about - from the classroom to what's happening on weekends. You'll meet people from all over the world, be inspired by our world-renowned faculty, take part in the excitement of campus and have the opportunity to explore the city of Pittsburgh. High school junior and seniors can apply for one of the following programs:

Advanced Placement/Early Admission (AP/EA)

Architecture

Art & Design

Drama

Music

National High School Game Academy

Program website: http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college/ Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Program for High School Students: A Summer of Exploration: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University's Pre-College Summer Program provides students with the opportunity to explore and gain experience in an area of interest including: architecture, art and design, drama, or music. Participants: Students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade by the summer. Program website: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/

Carnegie Mellon University, Summer Programs for Diversity : Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College programs allow students to explore college life both in the classroom and outside to see what’s going on outside of campus. Students are able to mingle with people from all over the world and participate in exciting summer activities that include architecture, art, design, drama, music and even advanced placement and early admission.The best part? There are no tuition housing or dining fees for students who are selected to attend the Summer Programs for Diversity! Program website: http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/summer-programs-for-diversity Case Western Reserve University, Pre-College Scholars Program: Cleveland, Ohio High school students wishing to take regular university summer classes may apply to enroll through the Pre-College Scholars program. The Pre-College Scholars Program at Case Western Reserve University is very selective and competitive and is designed to give highly motivated and able secondary school students the opportunity to enroll in challenging college courses prior to graduating from high school, either in the summer or during the academic year. The Pre-Scholars application is available on-line in March with an application deadline for summer enrollment in April. Program website: http://www.case.edu/ugstudies/pre-college-scholars-program/ University of Chicago: Chicago, Illinois Our signature Summer Programs for High School Students vary in their duration, costs, etc. and we are confident that you will find the right combination for your summer studies. We recommend you read through the Program Descriptions, and view our Program Overview for a handy, side-by-side comparison and the Application Overview for an outline of the application process. There you will also find information on Tuition Scholarships and other important logistical information. Insight Explore a subject in-depth and "hands-on."

American Law and Litigation

Ancient Egyptian Language, Culture, and History

Biotechnology for the 21st Century

Contagion: Infectious Agents and Emerging Diseases

Creative Writing: Fiction

Collegiate Writing: The Art of Dreams

Developmental Psychology: Theories and Techniques

Field Studies in Urban Society

Getting to Green: The Business Case for Sustainability

The Physics of Stars: Their Structure and Evolution

Planet at Risk: Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Natural Hazards

Research in the Biological Sciences Experience "life at the bench" and learn cutting-edge molecular, cellular and microbiological research techniques Stones and Bones: A Practicum in Paleontology Work behind the scenes in the Field Museum's preparation labs and join a museum expedition digging for fossils. Summer Quarter Undergraduate Course Offerings Take intensive language with the Summer Language Institute, courses in the College's distinguished and distinctive Common Core, or other courses from the regular College curriculum, and study alongside undergraduates from the University of Chicago and elsewhere. Traveling Academy Travel to Greece to study the role of drama and performance in ancient Greek culture. Program website: https://summer.uchicago.edu/highschool/programs

University of Chicago – The Young Scholars Summer Program (YSP) The University of Chicago’s Department of Mathematics offers an enrichment program, entitled the Young Scholars Program, which focuses on the subject of mathematics. The Summer Program is a free four-week day camp; mainly for Chicago Public School students (select suburban and private school students are admitted). Students attend daily seminars given by University professors and solve mathematics problems based on these seminars. Topics include number theory, theory of field extensions, geometry and probability. Students also learn computer skills. Tuition is free for those accepted. Program website: http://www.math.uchicago.edu/ysp/ School of Art Institute - Chicago Early College Program Summer Institute for High School Students: Chicago, Illinois Ideas matter. At SAIC, we believe meaning and making are inseparable. Our studios are laboratories, where conceptual thinking, art making, and design skills are developed and strengthened. The Early College Program (ECP) Summer Institute provides high school students the necessary creative freedom to develop a structured dialogue between ideas and process. Mirroring the methods and practices of contemporary artists and designers, students choose courses within focused disciplines, yet retain opportunities to freely explore media in order to build a strong portfolio. Students are encouraged to explore a wide variety of materials and processes to discover new ways of defining their creative practice. Housing, merit scholarships, and need-based aid are available. Two- and three-week sessions can be selected. Why ECP Summer Institute?

Students who complete the ECP Summer Institute receive college credit and have the portfolio requirement of their SAIC undergraduate application waived.

ECP Summer Institute students receive college-level instruction from SAIC’s outstanding faculty with additional support from student Teaching Assistants.

Individual portfolio review sessions are available. Students have access to SAIC’s extensive resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum.

Participants: High school students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year Program website: http://www.saic.edu/cs/high_school/summerinstituteresidencyprogram/ CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange Summer Programs Abroad A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange. Whether you work with children in the Caribbean, learn Japanese, or help preserve a crucial ecosystem in Africa, you’ll come home with a deep appreciation for a culture very different from your own. Plus, you’ll explore places you’ve only seen in photographs. Check out our amazing options and see which one grabs you. Choose from three types of programs in 16 destinations: Language & Culture; Service & Leadership; and Content Studies. Program website: http://www.ciee.org/high-school-summer-abroad/ Clemson University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program for High School Students and Middle School Students: Clemson, South Carolina Summer Scholars balances educational, recreational and cultural activities to enrich the learning experience of rising 7-12th graders. Scholars experience a taste of life as a Clemson University student and spend a week studying specialized subjects. Subjects include: Academy of Science and Intercultural Communication; Audio Engineering and Music Production; Automotive Engineering - In Partnership with Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR); Beyond ER and Biology; Bioengineering: Building a Better You; Civil Engineering; DNA Science; Entrepreneurship and Professional Communication; Explorations in the Design of the Built Environment; Forensic Detectives; Functional Ceramic Design w/ Digital Decals; Genetic Horizons; Materials Engineering Through the Electron Microscope; Memes, Mobs, and Marketing; Molecular Biology; Multi Media Journalism; Physical Computing; Physics and Astronomy; Vet Camp; Writing for College Admissions Workshop. *Note: Not all programs are for each age group, please visit our website for specific information.

Participants: Rising 7th - 12th graders Program website: http://www.clemson.edu/summer/summer-science/ Cleveland Institute of Art: Cleveland, Ohio As a rising sophomore, junior or senior you can sharpen your artistic skills, experiment with new media, build your portfolio and focus on your art at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Pre-College Program. During this two-week residential program, you'll use the tools and processes available only to our students and experience the life of an art student at a premier college of art and design. You can choose from a variety of craft, design, digital and visual art courses. Participants: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders Program website: http://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/pre-college Coastal Carolina University Summer Arts Academy for High School Students and Middle School Students: Conway, South Carolina Coastal Carolina University offers summer programs in the arts. Students have the opportunity participate in hands-on activities and explore fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, and music. Participants also have a chance to work with faculty, certified teachers and professional performers and artists. The programs are designed for students learn to improve their own artistic skills in an enjoyable environment. Participants: Rising 7th - 12th graders - high school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.coastal.edu/outreach/academies/index.html Colorado College Summer Pre-College Program If you will be a high-school junior or senior in the Fall, we invite you to apply to our pre-college summer program. High school students take classes with Colorado College undergraduates and can choose from courses offered in a variety of disciplines in arts, sciences, humanities and thematic programs including the Film, Journalism and Outdoor Leadership Institutes. One distinctive feature of Colorado College is our calendar format, which is known as the Block Plan. Students take one class per block, generally from 9am to noon on weekdays (although class times vary by subject and instructor). Science courses often include afternoon labs or field study. Students can apply for one or two blocks. To learn more about blocks and course offerings visit the website. Updated course listing and applications will be posted in December. Program website: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summersession/pre-college/ Columbia College Summer Lead Program for Female High School Students: Columbia, South Carolina Lead is an acclaimed leadership development program for high school sophomore and junior girls who demonstrate leadership potential. This exciting experience encourages effective leadership through interactive workshops and assessment inventories. Students who attend will expand their skills in communicating ideas effectively and learn to lead with vision while discovering their individual leadership style. Participants apply their learning in an interactive case study and present their solutions in a leadership forum. Participants: Female high school sophomore and junior students. Program website: http://www.columbiasc.edu/academics/the-institute-for-leadership-and-professional-excellence/center-for-leadership/young-women-programs/9-about/administration/1557-summer-institute Columbia College of Chicago, High School Summer Institute Columbia College of Chicago’s High School Summer Institute offers college level courses to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school but have not yet attended college and are interested in

the fields of art and communications. The courses do transfer as electives to Columbia College of Chicago and to some other colleges or universities, depending on the discretion of the particular school. Students even have the option of living on campus. If you would like to apply for housing, options are limited, so early application is encouraged. There is an extra cost for housing, which includes a meal plan. Program participants are able to choose from a variety of courses, all of which take place in July. Program website: http://www.colum.edu/academics/hssi/about-HSSI/ Concordia Language Villages: Moorhead, Minnesota Concordia Language Villages is a language and culture education program. Their mission is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in the global community. The villages have adopted an innovative approach using immersion techniques to teach language. Participants may choose from 15 world language programs: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Programs are offered for every age and level of ability as well. Program website: http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/ University of Connecticut Pre-College Summer Engineering Program for High School: Storrs, Connecticut Explore Engineering is a one-week residential summer program for current high school sophomores and juniors. During this exciting week at the Storrs Campus, participants explore engineering careers by working in small groups with faculty and college students to learn what various engineers do in the workplace; learn and demonstrate engineering concepts and during the evenings YESS Program (6-8 pm Monday - Wednesday) students focus on a single engineering discipline by fabricating a discipline specific device. The week wraps up with demonstrations of items the students created during the week. Examples include rudimentary EKG devices, Smart Lego vehicles that can follow a trail, fuel cell and other energy efficient devices, wooden bridges, environmental friendly processes and how to resolve differences. Participants: Sophomore and Junior High School Students Program website: http://www.engr.uconn.edu/engineering2000.php Cornell University Summer College: Ithaca, New York Cornell University Summer College offers acclaimed three- and six-week precollege programs for talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors from around the world. Now more than fifty years old, Cornell’s Summer College is one of the oldest and most prestigious programs of its kind in the United States. Earn college credit and experience Ivy League college life with more than 20 programs to choose from. Program website: https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/index.php University of Dallas Summer Study in Europe The University of Dallas’ programs use European travel to stimulate careful reading, writing and thinking about life’s most serious questions. Courses are led by experienced University faculty and staff. For over twenty years, the University of Dallas has provided high school students with summer and study abroad opportunities modeled after its signature Rome program. These programs offer college credit and are held on our main campus in Irving, TX and sister campus in Rome, Italy, and are designed to show students the great and lasting pleasures that accompany a good educational experience. Participants: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders Program website: http://www.udallas.edu/travel/

Davidson College: Davidson, North Carolina July Experience is a powerful pre-college summer academic program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are highly motivated, academically oriented, and self-disciplined. It takes place on the campus of Davidson College, one of the nation's very best liberal arts colleges. You will take two liberal arts courses taught by full-time Davidson faculty, live in residence halls with students from across the country and around the world, and participate in sessions about the college admission process, while getting prepared for college. July Experience courses carry no secondary school or college credit; however, a powerful summer academic experience can be a valuable addition to a college application and excellent preparation for college. Need-based scholarships are available. Program website: http://www.davidson.edu/offices/july-experience University of Dayton Women in Engineering Summer Camps for High School Students: Dayton, Ohio A six-day residential program sponsored by the University of Dayton that introduces high school women to the wide range of career opportunities available to them in the various fields of engineering. Participants experience a total immersion into the world of engineering with classroom activities taught by School of Engineering faculty and/or practicing engineers. Throughout the week, they gain an understanding of chemical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering; and engineering technology. The participants also attend challenging evening sessions in areas such as innovation, computer vision and wide area surveillance, and sustainable engineering. The young women enjoy an evening of Dinner with an Engineer and hear from professional women engineers who are willing to share and ready to encourage. One day of the camp is spent at a sponsoring industry observing engineers. Participants: High school female students Program website: https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/index.php University of Dayton Summer Honors Engineering Camp for High School Students: Dayton, Ohio Learn how to design and innovate challenging engineering topics. Explore career options. Interact with other motivated, bright students and supportive faculty. Explore engineering through hands-on activities in each area of engineering in state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, solve problems from the real world, meet experienced engineers who will give you insight in the field, and get a taste of college life by staying in a residence hall, making new friends and participating in social activities. If you are a current honors high school freshman, sophomore or junior, apply today. There is a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5/4.0. Participants: Honors high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors Program website: https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/index.php The University of Dayton Minority Engineering and Technology Enrichment Camp for Young Men: Dayton, Ohio This week-long camp will introduce you to career opportunities in engineering and technology with college-level classes and exciting hands-on experiments. Academic coaches will help build the skills that you will need to ace the ACT and SAT. And you will learn about the college admission process, including how to select a college and apply for scholarships. Open to minority high school men who will be seniors in the fall, are U.S. citizens and currently are enrolled in a college-preparatory program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Participants: Rising senior high school males who meet the other requirements included in the description Program website: https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/index.php Discovery Internships Summer Internship Programs for High School Students: Multiple Locations The Discovery Internships program is a 4 week all-inclusive summer internship experience. We offer customized internships in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, London, and Shanghai in 25+ industries including Finance, Entrepreneurship, Medicine, Law, Fashion, Film & Television, Public Relations, Veterinary Medicine and many more.

Whether you are a high school student looking to gain clarity on college choices or fields of potential study or just looking for a meaningful summer in one of the greatest cities in the world, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your needs, Discovery Internships' customized programs will help you explore your future. In addition to gaining hands-on, career-focused learning opportunities, participants explore and live in an exciting city. Our programs feature a safe and fun living and learning environment based in a college residence hall. A meal plan, 24-hour staff supervision, and a host of cultural, recreational, and other community events and excursions around the city are all included. Our participants receive access to supplementary professional development workshops that enhance the internship learning experience and help students excel in both the college classroom and the workplace. Students receive academic credit for their internship and completion of coursework from New York University (NYU). Participants: High school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 (ages 15-18) Program website: http://www.discoveryinternships.com/ Duke University: Durham, NC Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 20 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation and world, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries, attend one of our summer programs. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp “learning community” approaches learning as a shared responsibility among students, instructors, and counselors. Program website: http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/ Duke University, Summer College for High School Students: Durham, North Carolina Get ahead this summer and earn college credit with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. If you are a current grade 10th or 11th grade student, you are eligible to apply in December of this year. Apply early as the program fills quickly! Summer College for High School Students, a four-week, credit-bearing program offered by Duke University, attracts students who represent the next generation of leaders from around the world. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this elite program designed to provide the academic and residential environment conducive for collegiate success. Why choose Duke for your summer college experience?

Earn college credit while studying in classes with Duke undergraduate students and your international peers. Enjoy an unparalleled residential program and make friends from around the world. Choose from five evening film series to complete your academic experience (TED Talks, the Oscars, NOVA, NOVA

ScienceNOW, Great Documentaries). Experience authentic college residential life by living in an undergraduate residence hall on Duke University’s

world-renowned campus. Get additional academic support from our Extended Learning Opportunities (Academic Writing, College

Preparation, SAT Training)

Participants: Current 10th and 11th grade high school students Program website: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students Duke University, Summer Academy for High School Students: Durham, North Carolina Have fun and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer Academy for High School Students. If you are a current grade 9th - 12th student, you are eligible to apply as early as December of this year. Apply early as the program fills quickly! Summer Academy for High School Students, a three-week, non-credit-bearing program offered by Duke University, attracts students who represent the next generation of global citizens from around the world. Immerse yourself in an

international experience by enrolling in this elite program designed to provide the academic and residential environment to gain a global perspective on multiple areas of interest for young leaders. Why choose Duke for your summer academic experience?

Experience authentic college residential life by living in an undergraduate residence hall on Duke University’s world-renowned campus.

Explore global themes (health, entrepreneurship, environmentalism, leadership and diplomacy, communications) in morning and afternoon classes and make connections with students from around the world.

Focus upon a single evening film series designed for fun and variety (TED Talks, the Oscars, NOVA, NOVA ScienceNOW, Great Documentaries) .

Immerse yourself over three weeks in rich and varied residential experiences, going on an exciting excursion to Washington, DC, attending baseball games, participating in music and dance events, shopping, and much more!

Get additional academic support from our Extended Learning Opportunities (Academic Writing, College Preparation, SAT Training)

Participants: Current 9th - 12th grade high school students Program website: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/duke-summer-academy Duke University, TIP Academy for Summer Studies: Various Locations Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies provides students with an academic and social experience so that they are able to experience both challenging coursework and build lasting friendships with other academically gifted students. The program is available to the top five percent of students within a grade level and all courses were developed with gifted students in mind. Only students within grades 8-10 are eligible for the academy. The summer studies take place at three sites, Rice University, University of Georgia and Duke University. The first two sites offer a broad spectrum of topics, while Duke University’s specializes in a Marine Lab Program with hands-on marine studies. Program website: http://tip.duke.edu/node/286 Earlham College Explore-A-College Program: Richmond, IN Open to students who have completed their 9th, 10th or 11th grade, this opportunity prepares you for college both academically and socially. Many students return several summers in a row, earning two semester hours of transferable college credit each time. This two-week summer program is designed to be a "dress rehearsal" for college. By attending the Explore-A-College Program, you will develop college-level discussion, research, and time management skills that will better prepare you for college work. You are taught by an Earlham professor in a course of your choosing. Write papers, complete projects, give presentations, take tests and collaborate with new friends from all over the U.S. and abroad. To learn more about course offerings below, dates and deadlines, and new updates visit the website listed below.

College Writing Diversity: I Can Make a Difference Environmental Chemistry

Exploring Human Behavior Human Anatomy and Physiology Japanese

Program website: http://www.earlham.edu/explore-a-college/for-interested-students/ Emagination Game Design Program for High School Students: Boston, MA or Atlanta, GA GET INSIDE THE GAME! Teens create a 3D video game. Learn creative and technical skills > Join a development team > Build a playable game > Present to a panel of experts > Tour a game design studio > Learn from guest speakers. Teens 15 – 18 who are serious about learning game design will have fun while learning valuable real world skills in this immersive 14 day 13 night pre-college program. Choose your role on the development team. Will you be a 3D Animator, Level Designer, Audio Artist, or Programmer? Learn valuable skills using industry standard software --- Maya and 3ds Max from Autodesk, Adobe Photoshop® and Unreal Engine 3 from Epic Games. Design and build your own 3D video game under the direction of Lead Designers (aka

the Instructors). Present your game to a panel of industry experts, tour a game studio and learn from game studio guest speakers. Studios providing tours and speakers have included Electronic Arts, Blizzard Entertainment, Rock Star Games, Turbine Inc, Hi-Rez Studios. Offered at Bentley University near Boston and Mercer University in Atlanta, Emagination Game Design attracts teens from all across America and many foreign countries. We help with transportation by picking up and dropping off at airport and train terminals. Participants: High School Students: Ages 15 - 18 Program website: http://www.computercamps.com/tech-camps/game-design-camp-for-teens/program-overview/ Emerson College Summer Pre-College Programs for High School Students: Boston Massachusetts Emerson College offers 5-week pre-college academic summer programs in filmmaking, acting, musical theatre performing, stage design, and creative writing; and 2-week programs in journalism and political communication (PAL). At Emerson, students focus on acquiring skills by doing, meet other students who share their passion for arts and communication, and gain an understanding of college life. Participants: High school students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 during the current academic year may apply to programs in Stage Design, Filmmaking, Creative Writing, Journalism, or Political Communication. Students entering grades 11 and 12 may apply to Studio Programs in Acting or Musical Theatre. Rising seniors and exceptional rising juniors may apply to participate in Pre-College Credit Programs in either Film Writing or Film Production, where they will earn 8-college credits upon successful completion of the 5-week credit program. Program website: http://www.emerson.edu/academics/pre-college Emory University Pre-College Program: Atlanta, GA The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, and six-week credit courses are available. Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life. To learn more about the program, dates and deadlines and to view full list of course offerings check out the website. Program website: http://precollege.emory.edu/ Florida State University Young Scholars Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: Tallahassee, Florida High school students conduct advanced study and research in science, mathematics and computer science, and develop an individual research project under the mentorship of an FSU scientist during this 6-week, campus-based program. Participants: High school students Program website: http://bio.fsu.edu/ysp/ University of Florida Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability for High School Students: Gainesville, Florida The University of Florida Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability summer program gives college bound high school students the opportunity to live, work, eat, and play on the campus of the University of Florida for five weeks each summer while learning about entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, being inspired to solve social problems, and practicing sustainability. We empower students to become leaders and changemakers.

Participants: High school students Program website: http://ufyoungentrepreneurs.org/ Furman Foundation for Teaching Economics, Economics for Leaders: Various Locations 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. Given the existing challenges confronting our nation and, assuming that problems in years to come will be equally consequential, the job of preparing the next generation of leaders may be one of the most important actions we can take now to ensure our well being in the future. The Foundation for Teaching Economics is committed to finding and nurturing those budding leaders. Students who are currently juniors in high school and will complete their junior year by this summer are eligible to attend an EFL program. Sophomores applicants will be considered. Through a partnership with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, two semester hours of undergraduate credit are available to students attending the program. To learn more about the program, locations and dates and deadlines please visit the website. As part of our commitment to developing future leaders, we cover most participant costs so students of all socio-economic backgrounds can attend. Most lodging, meals, and materials are paid for by the Foundation for Teaching Economics. The only expenses not covered are a site-specific program fee of $600 – $1400, transportation to and from the site, and incidental spending money. Program website: http://www.fte.org/student-programs/economics-for-leaders-program/ Furman University Music Department: Greenville, SC The Summer Keyboard Institute offers young pianists and organists, ages 12-18, a unique major and minor style of study that allows them to focus on the keyboard topics that interest them most. Students select both a primary and secondary area of study from the following options: piano, organ, ensemble piano, improvisation, or music technology. Group classes in the student's selected area, musicianship classes, master classes, student and faculty recitals, and recreational activities stimulate creativity and sharpen students' performance skills. Faculty recitals are open to the public. Private lessons are available. To learn more about the program, dates and deadlines, eligibility and cost please visit the website. Program website: http://furman.edu/summerkeyboard George Mason University Summer Institute of Forensics for High School and Middle School Students: Fairfax, Virginia Students will have the opportunity to specialize in numerous areas of forensics, including Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Student Congress, and all the interpretation events. Faculty consists of the leading competitors and coaches from across the nation. There is no better place to learn forensics than in our nation's capital. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://gmif.gmuforensics.org/ Georgetown University Summer College Prep Program for High School Students: Washington D.C. Reach higher levels in English and mathematics, develop valuable study skills, and prepare effectively for the SAT and the college admissions process. During your three weeks at Georgetown, you will gain test-taking confidence, learn successful writing techniques and improve your mathematics proficiency, all while forming new friendships with classmates and experiencing the excitement of university life. Participants: High school students Program website: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/format/college-prep

George Washington University Pre-College Summer Scholars Program for High School Students: Washington, D.C. This program gives students exposure to college-level course work by offering mini-courses and extended courses in a variety of subject areas. Participants: Students who have completed the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade by the summer Program website: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/precollege Hollins University Summer Programs: Roanoke, VA Looking for an adventure for this summer? Take a look at Hollins summer program: four camp options that combine learning and fun for high school and middle school girls at Hollins University. To learn more about programs, eligibility and dates and deadlines please visit the website.

Taking Joy in Creative Writing

Moving Dance/Making Dance

An A Capella Experience

Riders Who are Going Places Program website: http://www.hollins.edu/summerprograms/hollinsummer/ Harvard’s Secondary School Program (SSP): Cambridge, MA At Harvard’s secondary school, students take real courses along with college students and earn college credit. You’ll be able to learn about subjects they don’t teach within your high school curriculum, study with Harvard faculty, and have use of Harvard labs and other state-of-the-art libraries and equipment. While you’re there, you’ll meet other students from around the work, attend college prep events and participate in fun and exciting activities. The program is open to sophomore, junior and senior high school students who meet the application and admission criteria. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. Program website: http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/secondary-school-program iD Programming Academy Summer Pre-College Program for Teens – Various Locations CALLING ALL TEEN CODERS! Gain a competitive edge and learn how programming can lead to a college degree and your dream career. Ages 13-18 get immersed for 2 weeks in coding, app development, game modding, web programming, and robotics engineering. Learn from elite faculty and collaborate with likeminded peers in small classes (max 8:1 student to instructor ratios, guaranteed). Held at top universities like Stanford, Tufts, and others. Tour a real studio, interact with tech professionals, and gain valuable industry insights. Courses are built around real-world software and platforms: C++ Game Programming, Java Programming & Modding with Minecraft, iPad & iPhone App Development with Swift & Xcode 5, Google Android App Development with Java, Web Programming with HTML & PHP, Intro to Electrical Engineering with Arduino, Robotics Engineering & Coding, and iD Programming Labs 101. Get ready for the 1 million STEM jobs that will be unfilled by 2020. Students majoring in STEM fields have a higher probability of securing a lucrative, rewarding job upon graduating. You’ll leave the Academy with an impressive portfolio and receive (optional) accredited Continuing Education Units. iD Tech also offers iD Game Design & Development Academy, iD Tech Camps (ages 7-17), and Alexa Café (all-girls STEM program in a unique, stylish setting). Participants: High school and middle school students (age 13-18) Program website: https://www.idtech.com/teens/programming/ Indiana University – High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) Indiana University’s High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) was designed for high school students who would like to explore the field of journalism as an academic or career interest. Students are able to participate in a series of five-day workshops (not for credit) that examine subjects involving the journalism field. Participants will examine the role of the media, analyze their own and other student publications, and develop the skills needed to produce quality publications.

Workshop participants will learn, develop and grow new skills or sharpen their existing talents. Additionally, some will even begin to prepare their own schools’ publications and media projects for the coming school year. Program website: http://journalism.indiana.edu/programs/hsji/ Ithaca College: Ithaca, NY In Ithaca College's residential pre-college summer program, high school students experience college life and college-level courses while living in a safe environment. The Summer College for High School Students has two program offerings, each with courses designed and reserved expressly for pre-college students. Credits earned during the three-week summer college program are accepted at Ithaca College and normally transferable to other colleges. Students who attend the one-week session earn a certificate of completion. Students who will be between 15 years and 18 years of age at the time of the summer college program are welcome to apply. Current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to apply to the summer college program. One Week Sessions:

American Gangster Digital Music Production Digital Photography Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Legal Studies: Trials 101 Screenwriting Sports Media Writing College Application Essays

Three Week Sessions: Acting I (3 credits) Communication, Culture and Rhetoric (3

credits) Cultural Anthropology (3 credits) General Psychology (3 credits) Health Sciences: Foundations and Careers (2

credits)

Introduction to Media Production (4 credits) Introduction to Musical Theater Performance (3

credits) Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits) Issues in Management: New Product

Development & Marketing and Social Media (3 credits

Program website: http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/ University of Illinois, The Sustainable Futures Summer Program - Organized by the Center for Global Studies: Urbana-Champaign What is sustainability? The global climate is changing. Fossil fuels can’t last forever. The global population has passed 7 billion. Is the concept of modern civilization under threat? What is needed to put society on a path that can safely take humanity to the 22nd century and beyond? The answers will surprise you. In this summer course we’ll see how the fields of culture, politics, economics, physics and biology interact to reveal what will happen in a sustainable future. This is a one-week intensive course that combines lectures and discussions about the fundamental challenges of sustainability with case-study investigations of local practice. Students will do research, visit field sites and make team presentations on their findings. Students will experience college life & earn one college credit. Participants: Eligible students are rising high school juniors and seniors and graduated seniors Program website: http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/ University of Virginia Pre-College Summer Workshop for Young Writers - A Summer Program for High School Students: Charlottesville, Virginia The Workshop for Young Writers, held at the University of Virginia, is designed to provide students with a chance to explore a variety of writing styles and writing genres. This includes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, short stories, screen writing, and song writing. The program is designed to cultivate creativity while helping students hone their writing skills. Students also have the opportunity to share their writing and to learn from the writing of others. The program is designed to promote student writing an enjoyable and academic environment.

Participants: High school students Program website: http://theyoungwriters.org/ Virginia Tech C - Tech2 Computer and Technology Summer Camp for Female High School Students: Blacksburg, Virginia The Virginia Tech University College of Engineering offers a summer program known as C-Tech2. The program provides high school female students with the opportunity to explore the field related to technology and computer science. Students have a chance to participate in hands-on activity, learn from experts in the field, and get a feel for college. The program specifically promotes engineering, math, science, and technology in an exciting and enjoyable environment. Participants: Rising high school female juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2 James Madison University Pre-College Summer Multicultural Program for High School Students: Harrisonburg, Virginia The James Madison University Center for Multicultural Student Services offers summer programs for high school students. The Female Institute and the Male Academy are two-week residential programs designed to provide an intense academic and developmental experience for rising 9th—12th grade students. Both programs offer an array of experiences that encourage the pursuit of positive and self-directed life choices through post-secondary educational opportunities. They also provide academic, social and cultural strategies that prepare participants to enhance their academic profiles, build their levels of self-awareness and self-esteem, and broaden their potential career and life goals. Participants: High school students Program website: https://www.jmu.edu/multicultural/programs/summer-programs.shtml Johns Hopkins University Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students: Baltimore, Maryland Johns Hopkins University offers two types of pre-college summer programs for high school students: Discover Hopkins Pre-College Programs - The Discover Hopkins Pre-College Programs are intensive programs designed to expose students to topics from different perspectives. Instructors lead students in learning about a selected topic in the mornings. The experts captivate the afternoons--faculty, alumni, and other guest speakers who are leading researchers or practitioners in the subject areas. The learning of the topic is enhanced with a variety of guided field trips in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. Summer University Pre-College Programs - The Johns Hopkins Summer University Pre-College Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to take freshman- and sophomore-level classes in arts and sciences and engineering. Residential students must be full-time students and enroll in two classes. Commuter students may register part-time (one class) or take the full two-course load. This pre-college programs enables students to choose from a wide variety of courses. Students have the opportunity to engage in discussions and study with academically talented students and Hopkins’ own distinguished faculty. Participants: High school students Program website: http://pages.jh.edu/summer/precollege/index.html Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth: Baltimore, Maryland The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth identifies and develops the talents of the most advanced K-12 learners worldwide. Like students with talent in athletics or the arts, students with academic talent deserve the opportunity to develop their skills to highest possible level. Our summer programs offer eligible students from all over the country and around the world the opportunity to engage in challenging academic work in the company of peers who share their exceptional abilities and love of learning. While the focus is on rigorous academics and learning, the social experience that results from bringing these students together is an integral part of the program. Please visit our pages to

learn more about what we have to offer and how our courses can help highly able students explore their potential to the fullest. To learn more about the programs below (for 7-12 grades), and their dates and deadlines, cost and eligibility please visit the website.

CTY: Intensive Studies (Grades 7 and Above) CTY: Academic Explorations (Grades 7 and

Above)

Civic Leadership (Grades 10-12) Global Issues in the 21st Century (Grades 10-12)

Program website: http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/index.html Julian Krinsky Pre-College Summer Enrichment Programs for High School Students: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania JKCP’s Enrichment program offers over 20 specialized experiences to high school students. The weekly summer academic, science, and sport courses are taught by college professors and top-of-the line professionals in their fields. Students choose two courses each week in SAT Prep, Cooking, Engineering, Fashion Design, Tennis, Golf, Robotics, Art, Business Leadership, International Affairs, Architecture, Medical and more! Some courses are offered for College Credit from Villanova University. Students come from over 40 U.S. states and 35 different countries. Get the real pre-college experience by meeting students from all over the world and live at the beautiful Villanova campus. Residential students also experience evening activities and weekend trips to regional destinations such as NYC, Washington D.C., NJ beaches, and more. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.jkcp.com/program/summer-camp-high-school-students/ Julian Krinsky Summer Internships in Philadelphia for High School Students: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania There is no better way to understand a job than by actually doing it. That’s exactly what our Summer Internships offer: a chance to do meaningful, hands-on work in the field of your choice. Get one of the best summer internships in Philadelphia before you head off to college! You might be interning with a lawyer, developing marketing campaigns, shadowing a doctor, assisting a vet, or involved with high-profile mentors. Live on campus at the University of Pennsylvania. College credit is now available. Participants: High school students, ages 16 - 18 Program website: http://www.jkcp.com/program/summer-internships/ The Julliard School Summer Programs: New York City, NY We also host two programs for advanced junior high and/or high school students: Summer Dance Intensive The Summer Dance Intensive is a three-week program in classical ballet and modern dance for advanced students who are dedicated, disciplined, and dance with a generosity of spirit. The program is limited to dancers who are currently in high school/secondary school and who will not graduate before the program begins. Generally, this means that dancers in the program are aged 15-17 and have completed grade 9, 10, or 11. International students are welcome to apply. The program is designed to give young dancers a taste of what a Juilliard dance student's life is all about: refining technique and performance, broadening understanding of various dance styles, experiencing New York City, and making friends from all over the world. The program takes place at The Juilliard School in New York City, and optional on-campus housing is available. To learn more about the program, eligibility, cost and dates and deadlines see the website below. Summer Percussion Seminar During two intensive weeks in the exciting cultural environment of New York's Lincoln Center, students pursue hands-on study of all the major percussion instruments: two and four-mallet keyboard, snare drum, timpani, and orchestral accessories. In addition, students are introduced to world hand drums, percussion chamber music, and both multi- and solo-percussion repertoire. Seminar participants will experience a challenging range of master classes, clinics, lectures, rehearsals, and performances—activity focused on preparing them for success in conservatory and college auditions.

Summer Percussion Seminar is designed specifically for advanced high-school percussionists, who must have reached age 15 and have not graduated from high school prior to July of the summer of participation. To learn more about the program, eligibility, cost and dates and deadlines see the website below.

Program website: http://www.juilliard.edu/youth-adult-programs/summer-programs/summer-dance-intensive for dance, and http://www.juilliard.edu/youth-adult-programs/summer-programs/summer-percussion-seminar for music Kansas State University EXCITE Summer Pre-College Program in STEM for High School Students: Manhattan, Kansas EXCITE! is designed to encourage and support students in the 9th -12th grades to pursue a future in science, technology, engineering & mathematics. We offer one-day events and a summer workshop on the main K-State campus in Manhattan KS for high school girls and events off campus for high school boys. All events offer hands-on activities that focus on how scientists and engineers help make the world a better place. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.k-state.edu/excite/ LeanGap Summer Program: Boston/Cambridge, Massachusetts Leangap is not your standard summer program. We are the first and only high school entrepreneurship accelerator in the world that brings student's ideas to life through an intensive 6-week summer session. Work alongside designers, engineers, Harvard & MIT professors, and internationally recognized young entrepreneurs to create something amazing. Participants: High school students – you must be 15 years old Program website: https://leangap.com/ Lipscomb University Summer Camps and Programs for High School and Middle School Students: Nashville, Tennessee Lipscomb University offers a wide variety of summer academic programs and camps for kids of all ages. Many of the academic or career oriented programs are reserved for high school or middle school students. Programs include: CSI Academy, Engineering and Robotics, Journalism Camp, Law Camp, Healthcare Academy, Fine Arts Summer Camp, and Sports Camps. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://www.lipscomb.edu/summerprograms/summer-programs-and-camps University of Massachusetts, Juniper Institute for Young Writers - A Pre-College Summer Creative Writing Program for High School Students: Amherst, Massachusetts The Juniper Institute for Young Writers is an extraordinary nine-day creative writing program for writers who are finishing their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school. Hosted by the University of Massachusetts MFA Program for Poets and Writers, the Institute offers participants a unique opportunity: intensive workshops, craft sessions, and studio courses designed especially for young writers and unparalleled exposure to world-renowned authors through readings and Q&As. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters/ Mathcamp: Cambridge, MA Mathcamp is an intensive five-week summer program in which students are able to explore various principles of mathematics. Students are able to learn about undergraduate and graduate-level topics while bonding with a diverse group of people who share the common love of mathematics. The program offers courses, problem-solving sessions and

lectures by leading mathematicians. The program is open to students ages 13 to 18. A qualifying quiz is required of all applicants. Mathcamp is free to students with qualifying family incomes. Financial aid is also available. Program website: http://www.mathcamp.org/ University of Maryland, Young Scholars Program: College Park, Maryland This summer, the Young Scholars Program invites high school students with exceptional ability and promise to an outstanding pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. In July, motivated students pursue academic interests, discover career opportunities, and earn three university credits. Dynamic faculty challenge Young Scholars to explore bold ideas and new ways of learning. During three extraordinary weeks, students engage in creative problem solving with equally talented peers from across the United States and around the world. Young Scholars enroll in one three-credit course and devote a large part of their time attending class, studying, working on projects, and preparing for exams. Learning continues with college seminars, workshops, and social activities. Participants have access to many of the same world-class facilities used by Maryland’s full-time college students. This summer, explore life at the University of Maryland with the Young Scholars Program! Program website: discovery.umd.edu/sep Maryland Institute College of Art Pre-College Studio Residency: Baltimore, MD Baltimore The four-week Pre-College Studio Residency Program in Baltimore is an intensive college-level experience designed to help participants make the leap from thinking like a high-school art student to thinking like an artist-making art that reflects a new level of skill and personal vision, communicating ideas about art in daily critiques, and building a professional portfolio of work. Core studios and workshops culminate in a student exhibition, which presents the work of pre-college students to family and friends during a final certificate ceremony. In-depth, intense studio instruction in a core class is combined with a workshop that introduces new media and art skills in areas including painting, graphic design, 3D gaming and animation, sculpture, drawing, photography, ceramics , illustration, fiber and fashion, architecture, and video. Tuscany The Pre-College Studio Residency Program in Tuscany offers a three week college-level experience in the tradition of MICA’s study abroad programs. A recognized leader in international study for artists, MICA administers more study abroad programs than any other art college. Program website: http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study/Programs_for_Children_and_Teens/Programs_for_High_School_Students/Summer_Pre-College.html Memphis College of Art Summer Academy for High School Students: Memphis, Tennessee This program provides a studio experience for the highly motivated high school student with intent to study art at the college level. The program will cover both Fine Arts and Design Arts curriculum with hands-on study. An emphasis will be placed on visual art career options. Students may choose to attend for one or two weeks and can stay in the dormitory or commute. Participants will earn two college credit hours. Participants: High school students Program Website: http://mca.edu/public-programs/community-education-holder/summer-academy/ University of Miami Summer Scholars Program for High School Students: Miami, Florida The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program (SSP) is an exciting opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors to explore their academic passions and experience what it’s like to be a college student. This unique academic

program allows students to earn college credit, interact with world class professors, make lasting friendships, and grow as independent thinkers. Participants: High school students Program website: http://miami.edu/dcie/index.php/ssp Miami University, Summer Scholars Program: Oxford, OH Miami of Ohio’s Summer Scholars Program is an intense two-week program providing an early college experience for academically gifted rising high school juniors and seniors. Students who participate in the program can expect to become immersed within an academic setting focused around a specific topic of interest, learning alongside the college’s leading faculty and experts. Additionally, participants will be provided with a complete collegiate experience through living in a residence hall, eating within a dining hall and enjoying access to all campus facilities. Workshops on college processes such as the college admissions process, financial aid, test prep, college essay writing and applying for scholarships are also available. Program website: http://www.miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/ Michigan Math and Science Pre-College Summer Scholars Program for High School Students: Ann Arbor, Michigan This program provides students with the opportunity to explore current research and developments in the areas of mathematics and science. Students take courses in subject areas relating to math and science and have the opportunity to gain hand-on experiences in research and computer laboratories as well as to participate in field work with professors. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/ The University of Mississippi - Lott Summer Leadership Institute: Oxford, MS The Summer Leadership Institute for High School Students is a partnership between the University of Mississippi’s Lott Leadership Institute and the Division of Outreach’s Summer College for High School Students. The goals of the program are to develop leadership skills in young citizens and prepare them for college. In order to achieve these goals, the Summer Leadership Institute brings together student leaders from across the Southeast to earn college credit on the UM campus and to begin the study of leadership. Included in the program are opportunities to mingle with college administrators, student leaders, and community leaders while participating in current event debates, discussions, and decision-making activities. The program culminates with a one-week trip to Washington, D.C., during which the participants see the federal government in action, hear from national leaders, and tour the nation’s Capitol. The ideal outcome is for students who complete the program to return to their high schools and put their new skills to work for the betterment of their own schools and communities. Eligible applicants must:

Be nominated by High School Principal or Guidance Counselor or Ole Miss Admissions Counselor by the specified deadline (typically December)

Be an eleventh-grade student in good academic and conduct standing at the time of admission. The school can be public, private, parochial, or even home-educated.

Have earned 15 high school credits (by June 2015) with at least a 3.2 GPA. If the applicant has at least a 25 ACT (composite) or an 1150 SAT (CR+M).

Program website: http://lottinst.olemiss.edu/high-school-students/for-high-school-students/ Mississippi State University Design Discovery: Mississippi State, Mississippi

Design Discovery is an eight day summer camp intended to answer many of the questions about architecture and design as fields of study and as professions. The major goal of the workshop is to simulate the information, skill, and intensity required for an architectural education and to give clear insight into the practice of architecture. With this experience, it will be possible for the participants to make an informed career decision about architecture and its related disciplines. Participants: High school students age 16 and up Program website: http://www.caad.msstate.edu/sarc/designdiscovery.php Missouri University of Science and Technology Pre-College Summer Camps for High School Students and Middle School Students: Rolla, Missouri Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a variety of Pre-College Programs and Camps for High School Students and Middle School Students. The summer pre-college programs and camps provide summer educational opportunities for students. The summer pre-college programs and camps include a range of high-interest to topics to study. Participants: High School and Middle School students Program website: http://futurestudents.mst.edu/summercamps/ National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after high school graduation. Students must demonstrate academic proficiency in either mathematics or the sciences as well as other documented leadership skills. Located within a rustic setting, students from around the country are challenged in lectures, hands-on studies and are able to participate in an outdoor adventure program. Because special events are planned to surprise participants each day, the camp does not publish detailed program calendars. Program website: http://www.nysf.com/w/programs/nysc/ University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program was created to help eligible students achieve their goal of higher education through a free, federally funded, college preparatory program. During their six-week summer residential program, students live on the campus of the University of New Hampshire and take academic courses, participate in enriching activities, receive tutoring as well as attend career workshops, college visits and help through navigating the college application process and financial aid system. Program website: http://www.upwardbound.unh.edu/ New York University: New York, New York With NYU Precollege, students entering their junior or senior year of high school can apply to take college-level courses for credit and experience life as an NYU student. Credit-bearing courses are available in more than 30 subjects and 100 course offerings to fit every interest and academic need. Visit the website to learn more about specific program offerings, eligibility, cost and tuition, dates and deadlines. Special Pre-College programs include:

Summer @ Stern School of Business

Summer Journalism @ NYU

Summer Engineering@ NYU

Additional programs for high school students (not part of Pre-college) can be found at http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/programs-for-high-school-students.html

Program website: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/precollege/program-details.html New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps: New York, New York These immersion workshops range from four-week programs to full-year programs. Programs are designed to introduce students of all ages to the creative and technical demands of telling stories with moving images. Students have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot, edit and, even, star within short films, depending upon the student’s interest. Award-winning instructors, abundant equipment and small classes provide students with the individual attention and support necessary to complete their own work. Program website: https://www.nyfa.edu/summer_camp/ North Carolina State University Pre-College Summer Engineering Program for High School Students: Raleigh, North Carolina The North Carolina State University College of Engineering offers high school students the opportunity to experience engineering, science and technology at NC State. The summer program allows students to explore a particular field of engineering in more depth while also experiencing college life at NC State University. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/high-school/ North Carolina A&T State University Summer Youth Enrichment Programs for High School Students and Middle School Students: Greensboro, North Carolina North Carolina A & T State University offers a variety of academic and department summer programs for high school students and middle school students. The programs are designed to help students review material from school, prepare for the upcoming school year, and explore topics of interest. Students also have the opportunity to explore a college campus and utilize resources at the university. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://www.ncat.edu/academics/outreach/sumcp/ University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Summer Programs and Camps for High School Students: Charlotte, North Carolina The University of North Carolina, Charlotte offer summer programs and camps for high schools students and middle school students. Students have the opportunity to learn about high interest topics, engage in hands-on activities, and get a feel for college life. There are a variety of subject-specific camps that can students can choose. Topics include leadership, robotics and engineering, and mock trial. Participants: High school students and middle school students Program website: http://summercamps.uncc.edu/camps Northwestern University College Prep Program for High School Students: Evanston, Illinois The College Prep Program allows high school students to experience college life at Northwestern University in the summer. Take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in an intensive noncredit IN FOCUS seminar, both taught by Northwestern faculty and instructors. Choose from more than 300 courses in virtually every academic discipline. Course credit earned in the College Prep Program can be transferred to undergraduate programs at many other universities. Courses are flexibly scheduled, ranging from three-week intensive courses in science and languages, and four to eight weeks for most other offerings. IN FOCUS Seminars are designed to expose you to today’s important topics and the best of Northwestern’s faculty, but without the time commitment and cost of enrolling in a college credit course. These two-week noncredit seminars are structured like a college seminar course. Faculty will lead the seminar

through discussion, readings and study. Participants: Students who have completed their junior year of high school by the date the program begins Program website: http://sps.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/index.php Northwestern University National High School Program (Cherubs): Evanston, Illinois The Cherubs program is primarily a summer program in theatre arts, film & video for high school juniors entering their senior year. An additional program in debate also offers curriculum for rising freshmen and sophomore students. Theatre Arts Our theatre arts division is a powerful exploration into stage performance. A rigorous combination of classes and rehearsals challenge students every day for five weeks. Our students welcome the challenge as we accept students who are passionate and committed to theatre. Film & Video “Collaboration” and “Story” are the pillars that guide our curriculum, with an emphasis on film-“making”. Core labs provide a discipline specific foundation of elements that include: Screenwriting, Production and Acting-On-Camera. Debate The Northwestern Debate Institute is an unequaled living-learning experience for high school debaters. The institute will provide an intensive and comprehensive summer debate experience that will prepare debaters for next season and beyond. Program website: http://nhsi.northwestern.edu/

University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: South Bend, ID Summer Scholars Summer Scholars participants spend two intense weeks in one of the programs of study. Each class is limited to 20 students, keeping the classes small and the personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. Leadership Seminars Notre Dame Leadership Seminars explore topics affecting the global community. The courses are centered around vibrant discussion and a robust exchange of ideas. This creates a context in which students are encouraged to examine their own conclusions and hone their own leadership capacities by improving their communications and analytical skills. Expenses for students accepted to Leadership Seminars —including transportation to and from Notre Dame— will be paid for by the University. Approximately 100 students are admitted to Leadership Seminars each year, and students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of the program. Rome: History, Culture, and Experience This 12-day seminar will introduce students to the history and culture of the Eternal City, with a focus on the built environment. Scholars from a range of fields, from art history to anthropology, will be on hand to guide students in their exploration of this fascinating city. The new Notre Dame Center in Rome, which is a stone’s throw from the Colosseum, will serve as the home for lectures and discussions, while the city itself, with its rich assortment of monuments, museums and densely-textured, storied neighborhoods will serve as students’ true classroom. Students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of the program. Program website: http://precollege.nd.edu/ Oberlin College Foresight Prep: Oberlin, Ohio The Foresight Prep at Oberlin College is a summer, pre-college experiential learning program where high school students concerned about issues of environmental sustainability and social equity will hone their leadership skills and become more effective change-makers. Foresight Prep seminars will engage students in exploring the future of one of three critical issues: food, business and essential resources (e.g. energy, water). Program website: http://www.foresightprep.org/

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Buckeye Vet Prep Camp: Columbus Ohio Buckeye Vet Prep camp is a five day camp that give participants an opportunity to learn about veterinary medicine through seminars, hands-on labs, field trips, demonstrations and workshops at one of the premier veterinary schools in the country. If you love science, animals and people then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to explore the diverse career options in veterinary medicine. Participants: High school students Program website: http://vet.osu.edu/buckeye-vet-prep-camp Oxbridge Academic Programs: England, France, Spain and New York England, France, or Spain Oxbridge Academic Programs has been welcoming intellectually adventurous high school and junior high school students to Europe for 30 years. These programs are designed for students in grades 8 to 12 - all with the goal of giving young people the opportunity to live and study in the historic and scholarly centers of learning that are Oxford and Cambridge in England, Barcelona and Salamanca in Spain, and Paris and Montpellier in France. From Archeology to Zoology, we offer over 160 courses. There is a variety of humanities, social sciences and creative subjects - transcending traditional classroom limitations and school curricula. Our programs in France and Spain offer French and Spanish language courses for all levels, taught in context by native speakers. The New York College Experience Additionally, students in grades 9-12 may apply for the New York Experience held at Barnard College in New York, NY. There are over twenty courses available, ranging from Contemporary American Culture, American Literature, Economics, and World History to Human Rights, Medical Science, Urban Planning, and Musical Theater. Program website: http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/ University of Pennsylvania, Summer and Pre-College Programs for High School Students: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Penn’s summer programs combine rigorous classroom and lab work with a wide range of social activities, trips and tours. Opportunities are available for those wishing to live on campus or commute. Penn’s summer programs for high school students provide a college-level experience that eases the transition from high school to college. Students can choose from various programs, including but not limited to Art in the City Academy, Biomedical Research Academy, Chemistry Research Academy, Experimental Physics Academy, Social Justice Research Academy, Engineering Academy and a Pre-College Program including studies in Architecture, Law, Business Leadership and many more. Program website: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/students/high-school Pratt Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: Brooklyn, New York Immerse yourself! Every summer, Pratt sponsors a college-level program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at its Brooklyn campus. The program attracts about 400 students, both domestic and international. It is an intensive immersion experience in art, design, architecture, or creative writing. Students choose an elective course such as fine arts/painting and drawing, graphic design, illustration (traditional or digital), fashion design, photography, architecture, cultural studies, or creative writing. Students develop their creative skills, build an effective portfolio for college admission, and earn four college credits. Scholarships are available based on merit. Why attend?

Explore the possibility of studying art, design, architecture, or creative writing. Confirm that this is the subject you want to study in college. Develop your skills through college-level coursework, and earn 4 college credits. Develop a body of work for your portfolio to support admission into college. Meet other students who share your interests.

Get a preview of the college experience. Participants: high school sophomores, juniors and seniors Program website: https://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-professional/precollege/summer-programs/ Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program (RISD) The six-week RISD summer Pre-College Program introduces high school students to the focused curriculum of a college of art and design experience. Program participants follow college-level studio curriculum are immersed in experiencing the elements of a complete RISD education in one of the school’s 20 majors. Students live in residence halls, attend social activities and study a particular subject in the fine or visual arts. Participants must be high school students between the ages of 16-18 years old. Program website: http://ce.risd.edu/programs/pre-college-program-1 Ringling College PreCollege Perspective Summer Art Program for High School Students: Sarasota, Florida PreCollege is an extraordinary experience designed to give you the tools needed to develop a strong portfolio of work to open doors to college admissions, scholarships, and other long-term career goals, and to help you succeed with your transition to college.

EXPERIENCE total creative immersion designed to help you discover your artistic strengths. CREATE your future through project-based explorations grounded in the majors. Explore multiple majors for exposure to varied approaches and mediums as you build observational, technical

and analytical skills in immersive investigations. Unleash your potential as you experiment, take risks and make mistakes! Learn how to analyze and discuss your work, and the work of others in guided critique sessions designed to

bolster visual vocabulary while bringing clarity to the strengths and weaknesses in your artistic practice. DISCOVER what it means to be a professional creative while working on the cutting edge of studio practice in

media, studio, and design arts. FOCUS on your long-term creative career goals while you strengthen your portfolio for college admission and

scholarships. BUILD lasting friendships that will become the foundation of your creative professional network. CONFIRM you’re on the right track or use your new knowledge to consider the better major for you. EARN 3 college credits to jump-start your college goals.

Participants: high school students ages 16-18 rising into their junior and senior years or just graduating. Program website: http://www.ringling.edu/index.php?id=77&ext= Samford University – McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Bulldog Pharmacy Camp: Birmingham, Alabama Bulldog Pharmacy Camp provides an opportunity for high school students and college freshmen to learn about careers in pharmacy. Participate in compounding and hands-on demonstrations in a pharmacy science lab and tour local health care facilities and pharmacies. Application requirements:

Completed application Official high school transcript (including ACT/SAT scores) Recommendation from your math or science teacher $100 non-refundable deposit (scholarships are available for both deposit and camp tuition; deposit is refundable

if not selected for camp) Cost: $500 (includes overnight accommodations for five nights, all meals and camp activities). Full payment must be received by April 1, 2015.

For more information, please call 205-726-2008 or email pharmacycamp@samford.edu. Participants: High school students and college freshmen Program website: http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp/ SCAD – Savannah College of Art and Design – Summer at SCAD: Savannah, Georgia SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. Students gain valuable educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and design assignments and projects. Students attend two workshops and have access to the university’s extensive facilities, resources and libraries. Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work and local field trips and are taught by SCAD professors, alumni or selected graduate students. To provide maximum individual attention and collaborative interaction between students and instructors, class size is small, with generally 15 or fewer students in each workshop. Organized social and cultural activities each day create an authentic experience of life as a SCAD student in the city. A closing exhibition of student work is held at the end of each session. Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs/scad-summer-seminars School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) Boston - Pre-College Summer Studio: Boston, Massachusetts Shape your own artistic direction by exploring a wide range of media during this comprehensive, four-week summer program. Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video, digital photography, and design in college-level classes. Then, armed with skills in numerous disciplines, work on your ideas in your own studio space. Our interdisciplinary and concept-based approach to artmaking reflects SMFA’s unique vision. The core curriculum encompasses foundational skills, historic and contemporary practices, experimentation, and critical thinking skills. The program also includes presentations by visiting artists and one-on-one mentoring to help you develop your art projects, build a portfolio, explore career paths, and prepare for the college application process. Participants: Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.smfa.edu/precollege-program-overview SeaWorld Orland Career Camp: Orlando, Florida Have you always dreamed of working with animals at SeaWorld? Now’s your chance to gain firsthand experience with a diverse range of zoological professionals. You’ll have exclusive insight into the industry after hearing from our veterinary team and animal trainers about their conservation efforts and career development. Spend a day in the life of our staff by walking through the snow with penguins, taking a mock swim test in the same pool as our prospective trainers and preparing educational presentations to share with park guest. This will be a summer you’ll never forget as you discover your calling for wildlife! Participants: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors Program website: http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/educational-programs/resident-camps/ Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford: Stratford, Connecticut Shakespeare Academy @ Stratford is a rigorous creative intensive in scholarship and performance, designed for an ensemble of committed thinkers and artists. Defined by its collaborative spirit, SA@S combines the inquiry and discipline of playing Shakespeare with the creative opportunities of contemporary ensemble theater-making, culminating in the performance of two Shakespeare plays in repertory. Our two plays this summer are Cymbeline and Hamlet. Students are more than actors and scholars at SA@S, they will learn vital tools necessary to create their own productions as an ensemble, devising all of the design and production elements together under the guidance of professional directors. Throughout the summer students will also study with visiting artists and academics. All of them exceptional teachers, they come from New York City, Los Angeles, and the American Shakespeare Center. They will lead master classes in

Movement & Composition, Voice, Stage Combat, Devising, Scholarship, Design, Playwriting, and Shakespeare's Monologues. Weekly work-in-progress showings and attendance at plays and local events in Stratford, CT will also complement our rigorous course of study and performance. Participants: Students in college and graduating seniors in high school from any discipline are eligible Program website: http://www.shakespeareacademystratford.org/ Skidmore, Pre-College for High School Students: Saratoga Springs, New York Try college on before taking college on! Skidmore's prestigious Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts has been preparing talented high school students for college success for more than forty years. High-achieving sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the country and around the world travel to our Saratoga Springs campus each summer to take part in Skidmore’s five-week Pre-College Program. Students engage in college-level study in the liberal and studio arts amid a beautiful upstate New York campus setting. In Skidmore’s Pre-College Program, high school students earn college credit while studying alongside college students. They work with Skidmore’s nationally recognized faculty and visiting artists and enjoy access to the College’s state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Do your interests range from math to studio art, psychology to English, economics to religion? Skidmore’s unique curriculum allows students to take either two liberal arts courses, two studio art courses, or one of each. Choose a class in an area where your strengths lie, or delve into an unexplored subject to challenge your perceptions and discover new fields of knowledge. Participants: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors Program website: http://www.skidmore.edu/precollege/ Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young ambassador’s Program – Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program is a national program for graduating high school seniors. Up to 24 graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated interest and commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities will be selected to participate in a weeklong all-expenses paid interdisciplinary training seminar in Washington D.C. This will be followed by a four-week internship at a museum or cultural center in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Participants: Graduating high school seniors Program website: http://latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm University of South Carolina Pre-College Programs for High School and Middle School Students: South Carolina Campuses The University of South Carolina offers pre-university programs for students. Students have the opportunity to explore interesting topics, learn during the summer, and get a taste of college life. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://saeu.sc.edu/adventures/ University of Southern California, Summer Programs: Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities and home to an outstanding liberal arts college, an integrated academic medical center, and some of the best professional and arts schools in the country. USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through unique 4 and 2 week summer courses. Accepted students to the USC Summer Programs will balance academic and campus life as they prepare for college in the nation’s entertainment center – Los Angeles, California. All USC Summer Programs’ courses are taught by USC faculty and experienced professionals of the USC academic

community. Summer Programs’ faculty create an engaging academic experience by combining lectures, hands-on workshops and labs, guest speakers, and academic field trips to locations throughout Los Angeles. Each course is designed to be more interactive, engaging, and challenging than accelerated high school classes or the broad introductory courses offered by other summer pre-collegiate programs. Participants: High school students Program Website: http://summer.usc.edu/general/apply/apply_to_programs.shtml Southern Methodist University (SMU) – Lyle Engineering Summer Camp – Dallas, Texas This is a residential camp designed to give students, who are interested in pursuing higher education and careers in STEM fields, an opportunity to live on campus in residence halls, be mentored by representatives from the SMU Lyle faculty, students and staff, participate in panel and group discussions while working on a real world, hands-on design project in SMU's Deason Innovation Gym. Students will explore disciplines of engineering offered at the Lyle School of Engineering; electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental engineering through hands-on, interactive projects. The camp will be open to all female and male students who will be entering the 11th and 12th grade in the fall. The students must have completed or plan to complete Algebra II in 11th grade, in addition to completing at least one science lab-based course prior to the beginning of camp. Students are admitted to camp, based solely on their application and one letter of recommendation by a teacher (preferably math, science or technology). Participants: Rising 11th and 12th graders Program website: http://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Institutes/CaruthInstitute/K-12Programs/EngineeringCamp SPI Summer Pre-College Study Abroad Programs, Language Immersion, and Global Leadership Summer Programs for High School Students Founded in 1996, SPI High School Study Abroad Programs offers high quality French, Italian, Chinese, and Spanish language immersion summer programs exclusively for high school students. We believe traveling abroad develops independence and maturity by expanding students knowledge of the world and increasing their understanding of other cultures. All SPI high school study abroad programs are unique and personalized global experiences designed to build leadership qualities that help students succeed both in college and in their future endeavors. Our programs are guided by experienced educators with small group sizes that make traveling abroad exciting, educational, and truly inspiring. Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.spiabroad.com/ Space Center Houston – Mars Trekker Global Teen Summit: Houston, Texas Experience the wonders of amazing deep space essential life support systems while participating in daily interactive sessions, in addition to team building on the MARS YARD – Space Center Houston’s new, true to life Mars Landscape. Learn firsthand from MARS specialists, NASA engineers, scientists and teachers and astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). Participants: Teens age 13 through 17 Program website: http://mars.spacecenter.org/ Stanford University Pre-College Program for High School Students: Stanford California Stanford's High School Summer College provides academic, social and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom. You will have the chance to take challenging courses while interacting with students and scholars from around the world. You have the opportunity to earn Stanford University credit while taking advantage of the exciting scholarly resources available to members of the Stanford community. At the same time, you can sample the unique entertainment and outdoor recreation activities on campus and in the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area. These diverse and interesting academic and extracurricular offerings provide many occasions for personal growth,

enjoyment and the opportunity to develop memorable friendships. Participants: Primarily high school juniors and seniors, exceptional sophomores are invited to apply Program website: http://summer.stanford.edu/ Stanford University EPGY for High School Students and Middle School Students: Palo Alto, California The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) providers summer learning opportunities at Stanford University. Students have the chance to learn about high interest topics. The EPGY courses and programs provide beneficial enrichment for participating students. EPGY offers online opportunities as well as summer institutes at Stanford University. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://summer.stanford.edu/ Sullivan University Culinary and Baking & Pastry Arts Camp: Louisville, Kentucky Do you enjoy cooking? You’ll love our eighth annual Culinary Camp! You’ll learn culinary tricks and tips from world-renowned chefs at the National Center for Hospitality Studies. They’ll teach you about current trends in cooking methods, and you’ll work with raw ingredients to create impressive plated dishes. Learn what the trending menu items are, and how to cook using different methods like sous-vide. When you leave Culinary Camp, you’ll be able to make meals that will impress any foodie! Like creating and decorating decadent desserts? Then you’ll love learning new baking and pastry techniques. You’ll hone your creativity and decoration skills and create artfully constructed plated desserts. Uncover the tricks of the trade from nationally recognized professional chefs specializing in the production of artful and delicious chocolates, candies, cakes, pies and much more! Participants: High school juniors and seniors Program website: http://pages.sullivan.edu/camp/ Summer Discovery Pre-college Summer Enrichment Programs for High School Students Summer Discovery is an all-inclusive pre-college experience; living on a college campus, participating in activities, exploring great cities, having fun and making friends from all over the world. Freedom with support and balance, that's Summer Discovery. For over 48 years, high school students from around the globe have enjoyed summers filled with fun, educational, and innovative activities. While visiting our website, take time to learn about our over 300 course offerings at your program of interest - college credit, research, engineering, sport management, leadership programs, SAT prep, enrichment, writing, community service, college admissions prep, tennis, cooking, and many others. Summer Discovery offers programs at 13 different locations in 4 countries, and works with universities of the highest caliber, such as University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, Georgetown, and many more! We invite you to join a wonderful group of teenagers from all over the U.S. and around the world this summer and experience a great summer program for teens! Participants: High school students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (ages 14-18) Program website: http://www.summerdiscovery.com/ Summer Study Programs: Pennsylvania, Colorado, New York, and France The Summer Study Programs at Penn State University, The University of Colorado at Boulder, Fordham University in NYC, and The Sorbonne in in Paris (France) combine academically challenging courses with the experience of campus life. High school students may choose from a variety of programs, ranging from 2 to 6 ½ weeks and may opt to take college credit courses if they desire. The programs are multi-faceted in that they combine stimulating classes with afternoon, evening, and weekend activities/trips. Students are able to obtain a true feel for college life or the city that

they are visiting. Program website: http://www.summerstudy.com/ Summer Science Program (SSP): Sorroco, New Mexico and Santa Barbara, California For over fifty years, the Summer Science Program has enlightened selected high school juniors in advanced college-level topics in astronomy, physics, calculus and programming. In turn, students are able to develop both intellectually and socially while being challenged academically. The program takes place on two campuses: at the New Mexico Institute of Technology in Socorro and Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Program website: http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php SummerTech Computer Camp for High School Students, Middle School Students, and Elementary Students SummerTech Computer Camp is an educational and fun experience for boys and girls ages 8-17. We offer weeklong courses in computer programming (C#, C++ and Java), Flash animation, web design, game design and Machinima. Each of our courses can be taken for multiple weeks without repeating any content. Our staff is both home-grown from former campers who rise to the top as our most talented leaders and enhanced with top college students who excel in their specific areas. SummerTech is a forum where a child can feel comfortable with whom they are so that they have the opportunity to be fully self-expressed. Our curriculum is sophisticated and flexible to meet the needs of each and every camper individually. SummerTech is also well known for our competitive and casual gaming atmosphere. Take part in nightly and weekly game tournaments as every night is a LAN party. All day campers are invited to stay until 9pm each night at no extra cost. We offer sports and outdoor activities every day. Lunch and dinner are included for every day camper. Overnight campers stay in our state of the art dormitories and also receive breakfast each morning. Come find out why SummerTech is not like any other computer camp community in the world. Participants: Ages 8 - 17 Program website: http://www.summertech.net/ Sweet Briar Pre-College Summer Art Program for High School Students (BLUR): Sweet Briar, Virginia The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists is a three-week camp for high school students interested in making art that challenges old ideas about what art is and what it isn’t. The camp is located on Sweet Briar College’s 3,250-acre campus, which is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through intense study, collaboration and hand-held digital technology, BLUR students explore the way art will be made in the future. Why “Blur”? Because the program is designed for you to work deeply within your own art form — creative writing, theater or visual art — while collaborating with artists in other fields, blurring the boundaries between the arts to imagine new ways of seeing, thinking and creating. Program website: http://www.bluratsbc.com/ Syracuse University Summer College Program for High School Students: Syracuse, New York Summer College offers unique programs designed to let students explore talents and interests through credit and noncredit academic programs ranging from 2 to 6-weeks in length. Courses and programs are offered in more than 25 academic departments. All programs are designed to give you a realistic view of undergraduate coursework in a field that interests you.

Participants: Students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school Program website: http://summercollege.syr.edu/ Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP) TASP is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors. Students participate in seminars led by college and university members and participate in educational and social activities outside the classroom. Telluride Association seeks students from all kinds of educational backgrounds who share a passion for learning – students who attend want both a personal and intellectual challenge. The programs offer no grades or college credit. Telluride Association Summer Programs are completely free; every student awarded a place in a TASP attends the program on a full housing, dining and tuition scholarship. Program website: http://www.tellurideassociation.org/ United States Naval Academy The Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program is offered exclusively to young men and women who have just completed their junior year of high school. This one week program offers the opportunity to experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including academic program and midshipman life. Students will also receive an overview of Navy and Marine Corp service options. Tuition for the program typically runs less than $500 for the session (travel expenses are on your own). The Academy is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Participants: Rising high school seniors only Program website: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/ University of Tennessee, Summer Camp: Knoxville, Tennessee The University of Tennessee offers a variety of summer camps and programs for students in grades K-12. Students have the opportunity to come to the university and work with university faculty, staff and graduate students. There are a variety of high interest topics that students can learn about while also gaining experience on a college campus. Participants: High school students, middle school students, and elementary students Program website: http://noncredit.utk.edu/kidsu/ University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business, Business Education for Talented Students: Knoxville, Tennessee The BETS Program is a one-week residential program at the University of Tennessee Haslam College Of Business. The program is designed to introduce high school students from diverse backgrounds to the various fields of business (Accounting, Economics, Management, Finance, Human Resources Management, Public Administration and Statistics). The program is designed to help students explore the dynamic world of business and business careers. Students will have an opportunity to participate in the preparation and presentation of a challenging team project. Additionally, the students will have opportunities to interact with diverse professionals from business and government, as well as visit and observe them in their work. Participants: Open to under-represented students (i.e., Native American, African American, Asian American, Hispanic), first generation college students or students on free or reduced lunch who are rising 12th graders, and a 3.0 GPA Program website: http://diversity.bus.utk.edu/ University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business, Accounting & Information Management Academy: Knoxville, Tennessee AIM ACADEMY is a three-day residential program designed to introduce high school students from diverse backgrounds to the field of Accounting. The program is designed to help students explore the dynamic world of accounting and careers in accounting. Students will have opportunities to interact with diverse professionals from business and

government, as well as visit and observe them in their work environment. Participants: Open to under-represented students (i.e., Native American, African American, Asian American, Hispanic), first generation college students, or students on free or reduced lunch who are rising 11th graders with an interest in accounting and business in general, and a 3.0 GPA Program website: http://diversity.bus.utk.edu/ University of Tennessee, College of Engineering, Pre-College Diversity Programs: Knoxville, TN The Office of Diversity Programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers an array of pre-college enrichment programs for middle and high school students. Participants: Varies by program Program website: http://www.engr.utk.edu/diversity/pre-college/ University of Tennessee, Chinese Bridge-Summer Camp for U.S. High School Students: China This year, Confucius Institute Headquarters will invite 800 American high school students and chaperons to participate in the summer camp and open 10-30 places for each Confucius Institute/Classroom (student-chaperon ratio is about 10:1). During the summer camp, students will go to different provinces or cities to have Chinese language classes and Chinese culture experience in groups. Confucius Institute Headquarters will be responsible for their cost in China including food, accommodation and group activities. Students and chaperons will be responsible for international travel fees, international insurance, visa application fees and so on. Participants: American citizen and High school students between the ages of 14 and 18; grades from 9 to 12 Program website: http://confucius.utk.edu/scholarships-2/2014-chinese-bridge-summer-camp-for-u-s-high-school-students/ University of Tennessee, Empowered Teen Entrepreneurship Summer Camp: Knoxville, Tennessee This one week camp, conducted by Anderson Center faculty and local entrepreneurs, is specifically designed for high school students who are interested in becoming value-creating entrepreneurs at some point in their future. Students learn the steps to an empowered life, method to make dreams a reality, idea evaluation, business planning and team work. Program contact: tgrave10@utk.edu University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Summer Science Institute (SSI): Memphis, Tennessee The Health Careers Program (HCP) Office is offering an unpaid two week Summer Science Institute (SSI) for incoming junior and senior high school students. Outstanding high school students with strong academics, citizenship, community involvement, and interest in to pursuing a career in the sciences are invited to apply. Classroom lectures, experiential learning activities and exposure to academic programs at The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (UTHSC) will be provided. Students will participate in a variety of activities including: medical simulations, medical tours of local centers, career development workshops, a community service project, and an introduction to research. Participants: Rising high school juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.uthsc.edu/HCP/descriptions.php University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Experience Program: Knoxville, Tennessee The Veterinary Summer Experience Program seeks to provide worthwhile opportunities for high school students interested in veterinary medicine while simultaneously generating a pool of potential veterinary students. To this end, the program has been designed to provide valuable educational experiences and acquaint students with all facets of our

exciting profession. Students will work in a local veterinary practice in their hometown for seven weeks and then spend one week in Knoxville as guests of the veterinary college. While here, they will be involved in various educational programs including lectures, laboratories, and clinical rotations. All applicants must submit an application, an official high school transcript, and three reference letters. Applications must be electronically submitted. Participants: Current high school junior or senior (at the time of the application), and 16 years old by June 1st Program website: http://www.vet.utk.edu/summerexperience/index.php University of Tennessee, CURRENT – YSP Program: Knoxville, Tennessee The Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks (CURENT) is a National Science Foundation and Department of Energy Engineering Research Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. CURENT offers rising juniors, seniors, and recent graduates of high school the opportunity to perform university research with graduate students related to electrical energy. Our goal is to help students be more knowledgeable about engineering as well as the electric grid through a series of seminars, field trips, lab tours, and interaction with graduate students and faculty. Program details: • 4 week on-campus summer program • Approximately 35 hrs. per week • Unpaid position / No participation fees • Parking passes provided • Potential for continued research in the Fall • Women, Students with Disabilities and Underrepresented Groups are encouraged to apply Participants: Rising high school juniors and seniors, and recent graduates of high school

Program website: http://curent.utk.edu/education/pre-college/youngscholars/ Tufts University, Summer Study for High School Students: Medford, Massachusetts Tufts attracts top high school students who wish pursuing academic excellence while gaining a head start on their college career. Tufts summer study programs offer benefits like small affordable tuition, small course sizes, financial assistance, college credit options and more. The programs offered to high school students include: Tufts Summer Writing Program, Ethics & Global Citizenship, Health Science Honors, Biomedics Inquiry through Sequencing (BIOSEQ) and College Courses for seniors. Program website: http://ase.tufts.edu/tuftssummerstudy/about.asp Tulane University Emerging Scholars - Environmental Health Sciences Summer Research Academy: New Orleans, Louisiana Tulane University’s accepts 11th and 12th graders to participate in a summer research academy which is focused on environmental health issues in the region of Southeast Louisiana. Additionally, upon successful completion of the program, the students receive a $4,000 award. Students are mainly recruited from local areas including: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and Jefferson parish public/charter/magnet high schools. The program is funded as a result of the BP medical settlement, GRHOP. Participants: Rising 11th and 12th graders Program website: http://www.tulaneemergingscholars.com/ Tulane University - Career Explorations in Architecture: New Orleans, Louisiana Architecture is a discipline and a career that requires professional training. High school students considering career options may have had little opportunity to become acquainted with the unique blend of visual orientation, creative process, academic investigation and professional training that forms an architectural education. Career Explorations in

Architecture is designed to offer students a short, intensive introduction to architecture to help them make informed decisions about their direction in post-secondary education and beyond. 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. Participants: Rising 11th and 12th graders Program website: http://architecture.tulane.edu/outreach/career-explorations Vanderbilt University PAVE Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: Nashville, Tennessee Vanderbilt University offers a 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. Students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on experiences, explore science fields, and learn about college life. Participants: High school students Program website: https://pave.vanderbilt.edu/ayindex.php University of Virginia Summer Session for High School Students: Charlottesville, Virginia The mission of the University's Summer Session is to supplement academic year course offerings, to facilitate fulfillment of undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, and to extend access to the resources of the University of Virginia to students enrolled at other colleges or universities, rising high school juniors and seniors, and lifelong learners. Participants: Rising high school juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.virginia.edu/uvakids/programs/ University of Virginia Pre-College Summer Workshop for Young Writers - A Summer Program for High School Students: Charlottesville, Virginia The Workshop for Young Writers, held at the University of Virginia, is designed to provide students with a chance to explore a variety of writing styles and writing genres. This includes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, short stories, screen writing, and song writing. The program is designed to cultivate creativity while helping students hone their writing skills. Students also have the opportunity to share their writing and to learn from the writing of others. The program is designed to promote student writing an enjoyable and academic environment. Participants: High school students Program website: http://theyoungwriters.org/summer-program Virginia Tech C - Tech2 Computer & Technology Summer Camp for Female High School Students: Blacksburg, Virginia The Virginia Tech University College of Engineering offers a summer program known as C-Tech2. The program provides high school female students with the opportunity to explore the field related to technology and computer science. Students have a chance to participate in hands-on activity, learn from experts in the field, and get a feel for college. The program specifically promotes engineering, math, science, and technology in an exciting and enjoyable environment. Participants: Female rising high school juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.eng.vt.edu/ctech2 Wake Forest University, LENS High School Program: Winston-Salem, North Carolina LENS participants are rising juniors and seniors who live on Wake Forest’s beautiful Reynolda Campus and examine some of the world’s most pressing challenges through inter-disciplinary lenses. Join a diverse cohort of students eager to

engage in a program of study based on global challenges. Wake Forest professors will teach you to explore complex issues and cultivate your potential to develop effective solutions. Engage in hands-on learning and inspiring conversations. Sharpen your critical writing and research skills. Participants: Rising juniors and seniors Program website: http://lens.wfu.edu/ Wake Forest University, Summer Medical Program: Winston-Salem, NC High school students interested in learning more about careers in medicine and nursing should consider the Wake Forest School of Medicine Camp Med program. This program was designed to recruit, educate, and prepare high school students for careers in health professions. Students gain exposure to numerous healthcare specialties over a five-day period. As part of the Camp Med program, students will learn about nurse anesthesia and try their hand at some anesthesia techniques. Participants: 10th through 12th graders Program website: http://www.wakehealth.edu/Academic-Programs/Nurse-Anesthesia-Program/Programs-for-high-school-and-college-students.htm Washington University’s Summer Experiences - Pre-College Programs for High School Students: St. Louis, Missouri Washington University’s middle and high school summer programs provide academically talented students with a unique opportunity—the chance to try out college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living and bonding with fellow students from around the country and the world. We offer programs in engineering, medicine, leadership, writing, research, and more. Participants: High school students - freshmen - junior: ages 14 - 17 Program website: http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/ University of Washington - Experience America and Game Experience – Seattle, Washington The Game Experience introduces students to the next level of summer camps. Learn the fundamentals of video game design from a team of industry professionals; get behind-the-scenes access to some of the most exciting game studios in the world; and connect with other students from around world interested in game development. Last years Game Experience was a truly international experience with students from the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan, China and Hong Kong attending. Participants: Rising 10th through 12th grade students Program website: http://www.expamerica.net/ Wesleyan University, Pre-College Study for High School Students: Middletown, Connecticut Wesleyan University is known for its exceptional faculty and small, liberal-arts college experience. The Wesleyan experience – intellectual, exciting, transformative – is now available to pre-college students, on campus or online. ON-CAMPUS: Current high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to take courses on campus at Wesleyan University during the summer, enjoying academic, social, and intellectual opportunities that cannot be found in a high school classroom. For five weeks, you will be a member of the Wesleyan community, taking courses alongside Wesleyan students to earn full college credit. Wesleyan offers two Sessions. On–campus housing is available for pre-college students in the July session only. On-Campus courses this summer include: Drawing I, Introduction to GIS, The Graphic Novel, Political Communication, Elementary Statistics, Field Methods in Archeology, Digital Media, Principles of Biology I (with lab), Introduction to Computer Programming, …and more ONLINE: Fully-online seminars, taught by Wesleyan faculty, have been developed specifically with high-achieving high

school juniors and seniors in mind. These courses are intended to bring the benefits of Wesleyan University directly to you. You can log in, interact with classmates, participate in writing and interactive projects, complete assignments, and gain valuable, individualized feedback from your professors, all on a schedule that works for you. Online courses are available in summer, fall and spring terms. Participants: High school juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.wesleyan.edu/summer/precollege.html Westcoast Connection Teen Summer Travel Programs: Multiple Locations Available for Teenagers in Tennessee Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel has over 30 years of experience showing teenagers the summer of a lifetime. We offer Active Teen Tours, Community Service, Language, Pre-College Enrichment, Photography, and Global Adventure programs. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States, Canada, Europe (Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland), Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Africa, Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos and Thailand. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://westcoastconnection.com/ 360° Student Travel by Westcoast Connection Summer Programs - Available for Teenagers in Tennessee 360° Student Travel by Westcoast Connection allows you to step in a new direction. Travel, volunteer, photograph the world, improve your language skills or get a taste of college life. Our itineraries travel throughout the United States, Canada, Europe (Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Switzerland), Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Africa, Peru, Ecuador & the Galapagos and Thailand. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://360studenttravel.com/ Western Carolina Summer Programs and Camps for High School Students and Middle School Students: Cullowhee, North Carolina Western Carolina University offers a variety of summer programs and camps for students. The programs are designed to provide enrichment experiences during the summer. There are a variety of programs available that allow students to explore varying high interest topics. Participants: High school and middle school students Program website: http://www.wcu.edu/academics/edoutreach/conted/camps-and-programs-for-kids/index.asp The College of William and Mary Pre-College Summer Program in Early American History for High School Students: Williamsburg, Virginia 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. Participants: High school juniors and seniors Program website: http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precollegiatesummer/index.php Wofford College Shared Worlds Summer Creative Writing Program for High School Students: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Shared Worlds is a summer camp based on a "shared world" theme. The camp enables students explore trends in fiction and to improve their writing skills. The camp is designed to cultivate creativity and to help students develop learn about and develop the world of fiction. Students also have the opportunity to share their own writing and to learn from the writing of others. Participants: High school students and upper level middle school students Program website: http://www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/default.aspx Yale University, Young Global Scholars, The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Program was founded as a small pre-collegiate summer program fourteen years ago under the name Ivy Scholars. YYGS has now expanded to accommodate 600 participants and currently runs three distinct sessions: Politics, Law, and Economics; International Affairs and Security; and Science, Policy, and Innovation. An official Yale University program, participants in the Yale Young Global Scholars Program for Outstanding High School Students can expect an amazing summer experience studying in beautiful campus lecture halls and classrooms, living in Yale’s historic residential colleges, eating in award-winning dining halls, meeting a talented community of fellow students, engaging with world-renowned professors, and interacting with extraordinary visiting practitioners. Participants: Applicants to the program must have some high school to complete after they attend the program, and we accept applications from current high school sophomores or juniors only (or international equivalents, usually 16 or 17 years of age). YYGS does not accept applications from current middle school students (US grade 8) or current freshman (US grade 9), or from students who are under 15 years old. The program also does not accept applications from students who are current high school seniors (US grade 12), high school graduates, or college/university students. Program Website: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/