Postings for 2009-2010
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Accounting Careers
Leadership Institute
Bryant Univcan or Black and Laation high school juniors NO FEE! Minimum 2.7 GPA. Interest in accounting.
Application deadline: April 9, 2010
Pratt Summer 2010
Pre-College Program
July 6-July 30
Immerse yourself in art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design
Leadership in the Law Summer Camp (For rising seniors)
June 20, 2010-June 25, 2010
An opportunity for students to learn firsthand about the legal system. The program is desgned to have students work with local judges, lawyers, law clerks and other professionals as they learn about the law. 24 students will be selected to participate in the overnight camp
Application deadline TBD
Applications will be available in the Career Center.
4 Star Camps
Innovative and individualized instructional programs by 4 Star Camps can help you position yourself for future successes. Whether you are climbing your tennis ladder, playing competitive golf or preparing academically for the college of your choice; a 4 Star summer camp at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville is available for you. The key to our success is continually listening to our clients to create new and unique programs. Please review our wide variety of summer programs tailored specially for 10 - 17 year olds and discover the enrichment we can bring to your summer experience.
NYU Steinhardt Music Business Summer Institute: What Makes A Star? for High School Students June 28-2 or July 12-July 16
Washington College Geospatial Technology Summer Camp 2010
June 20-26th
Deadline: May 28, 2010
The Washington College summer camp experience is designed to introduce this new field and teach students how to utilize this technology on important community issues. These include environmental studies, governmental management of municipal infrastructures such as sewer and water, emergency management from natural disaster management to 9-1-1 response, and important community planning issues, such as future growth and the social impacts of this growth.
C-Tech² Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech
June 27-July 10, 2010
Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering invites you to participate in a program called C-Tech² - Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech. A primary focus of the program is to help develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering and the sciences. The program allows you to explore applications of engineering, math, and science in a way that is fun and exciting. You will spend the majority of your time involved in hands-on activities designed to increase your interest in and knowledge of applications of engineering, math, and science to real world situations. The target population for the program is rising junior and senior high school girls.
Application Deadline: Friday March 26, 2010
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
Applications for our Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Student Leaders awards are accepted beginning January 1, 2010 through February 17, 2010 (11:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
To be considered as a Student Leader1, you must:
United States Military Academy
Summer Leaders Seminar 2010
May 29-June 4
June 5-11
The United States Military Academy hosts the Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) for high school juniors going into their senior year. The weeklong program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics gives students the opportunity to experience cadet life and to see first-hand what West Point has to offer.
Each year 1,000 highly talented high school juniors are invited to attend the SLS, which is led and supervised by West Point cadets entering their final or "Firstie" year.
After completing the SLS application, you are also opening an admissions file at the Academy. The application window for the 2010 Summer Leaders Seminar is mid-December 2009 through April 1, 2010.
Phillips Exeter Academy
Summer School 2010 July 4-7, 2010
Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars Summer Program
Iwould like to share with you a great opportunity for your high school juniors. The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) is a NASA-based program for students who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) areas.
VASTS is an interactive distance learning experience for high school juniors, culminating in a one-week residential Summer Academy at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton. Offered at no cost to the student, VASTS consists of ten lessons from December 2009 through May 2010 under the guidance of master educators. Based on success in the online coursework, students may be selected to attend a Summer Academy where they interact with NASA scientists, engineers and technologists to design a human mission to Mars. Students who successfully participate in VASTS earn 2 college credits for the online course and 2 additional credits for the Summer Academy.
Please direct students or other faculty to the website for program information and application, www.vasts.spacegrant.org. The deadline for the application is November 6, 2009.
The program is a partnership between the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and NASA Langley Research Center, with the assistance from the Virginia Department of Education and industry partners.
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Postings from 2008-2009 School Year (FYI) MIT announces its FREE MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT.. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www<http://mit.edu/mites/www>
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com<http://www.usaeop.com/> .. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
FREE!! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors < /B>with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton ! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp<http://www.princeton.edu/sjp>
FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster , Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away for more information.
The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA=2200(on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu<http://www.morehouse.edu/> .. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center ."
NASA sponsors theNational Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center .. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html<http://www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html> Apply now!
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 - 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr<http://www.ysp.umd.edu/pr>
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org<http://www.cityyear.org/> or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org <mailto:cmurphy@cityyear.org> /dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW , 2nd floor, Washington , DC 20001 .
Aviation & Aerospace Camp:
Do you know of any young person between the ages of 14-18 who may be interested in pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace? If so, OBAP the Organization of Black Airline Pilots is sponsoring a camp from June 29th - July 3rd 2009 at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Manassas Virginia . The camp is open to all.
The purpose of the camp is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by giving them "up close" exposure to the many challenging careers and opportunities the aviation industry has to offer. Participation in such a program will look extremely impressive on college admissions applications! Admission is selective and limited to only those students who have a sincere interest.
For more information, please feel free read the attached information or contact the camps Director, Robert Newkirk at 571-307-5599 or newkirk@alum.mit.edu <mailto:newkirk@alum.mit.edu> .
Summer Studio 09
June 22-25
Maybe you are considering pursuing your degree in the creative and applied arts. Perhaps you want to learn more about what The Art Institute of Washington has to offer. Either way, signing up for Summer Studio 2009 is a great way to see your ideas come to life! This workshop is designed so that you’ll have fun, meet other creative students, and explore some very exciting career fields. Take a look at the programs we offer and see if The Art Institute of Washington Summer Studio 2009 is the place for you!
Registration Deadline: May 21, 2009
A Time to Heal POINT OF HOPE CAMP for Children, Teens and Adults
August 7-9 @ the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Front Royal, VA
A special retreat for children, teens and adults.Anyone who has experienced a recent loss is invited to register for this very special summer weekend. Child and teen participants hike, swim, play group games, and take part in supportive discussions that help build trust, self-esteem, and coping skills. Adult campers have the chance to rejuvenate themselves after their loss. Most of all, they find comfort and relief from the isolation of grief.All this in a beautiful, peaceful setting at the 4-H Conference Center in Front Royal, Va., a short distance from the Washington metropolitan area.Cost
Costs for participants will be covered by friends of Capital Hospice.Location
Point of Hope Camp is held in a serene, private setting on the grounds of the 4-H Conference Center in Front Royal, Va. Activities
All of the following activities are led and sponsored by Capital Hospice professionals and trained volunteers:
- Storytelling
- Recreational Activities
- Swimming
- Music
- Healing Circles
- Hiking
- Opening and Closing Activities
- Other Expressive Experiences
The College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History for Juniors and Seniors in High School
June 21-July 11 and July 12-August 1
Application deadline: May 10
Delaware State University Girls Exploartions in Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
The Girls Exploration in Mathematics and Science is an enrichment program designed to stimulate and extend the interest of young women in the fields of mathematics, biology, and information technology. Its purpose is to encourage them to investigate careers in these disciplines.
GEMS offers enjoyable, hands-on experimentation combined with an extensive use of technology. The participants will also conduct group research projects. This program is held the last two weeks of July, on the campus of Delaware State University. Minority students are encouraged to apply. More information is available at www.gems.desu.edu
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars (VASTS) program is an interactive on-line science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience, highlighted by a six-day residential summer academy at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Students selected to participate in the program are immersed in NASA-related research through interaction with scientists, engineers and technologists. The program is a partnership between the Virginia Space Grant Consortiumand NASA Langley Research Centerwith assistance from the Virginia Department of Education.The Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars is modeled after the highly successful, NASA award winning Texas Aerospace Scholars program developed by NASA Johnson Space Center. NASA Johnson Space Center is providing the online learning modules.
FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the national health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/c "http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm> amp.htm. Deadline is
April 20 .
FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State . This years program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster , Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity visit
http://www.mdlegion.org/boysstate.htm for more information.
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering , E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to
www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 -31, 2009. Visit
www.ysp.umd.edu/pr ,
"http://www.ysp.umd.edu/pr>
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship . For more info:
http://www.cityyear.org/ "http://www.cityyear.org/> or email:
cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc
"http://cityyear.org/dc> or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW , 2nd floor, Washington , DC 20001 .
Applications are now available for the 2009 Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law Institute, sponsored by the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference and the Millennium Diversity Initiative.
The Institute is a week long intensive program for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Students will reside at the University of Richmond for a week and be exposed to various members of the bar. They will be taught the basics of trial advocacy and will conduct their own mock trials at the end of the week.
There is no cost to attend the Institute, funding is provided through grants and other donations. Applications are due (received in our office) by April 17, 2009 ..
For more information or an application, visit us online at www.ohli.org. If you have questions, send an email to hilltuckerinstitute @gmail.com
Alpha Phi Alpha's Leadership Development Institute (6/18/2009 -6/21/2009) for young males
This year's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Leadership Development Institute (LDI) - South. LDI is an intense four day leadership program to prepare African American male high school students for success and to foster development of their individual leadership skills. The "southern" program will be held at the University of Maryland , Baltimore County , Maryland , from June 18 - 21, 2009 . The region's northern program will be held at St. John's University , Queens , New York , from July 23 - 26, 2009 . The student participants of LDI are known as Alpha Ambassadors, as they serve as representatives of their homes, communities, and schools. Below are the20criteria for Alpha Ambassadors: * Male * Rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student * 2.5 GPA or above * Actively involved in their community * With committed interest to participate in their own development * possessing highly moral and ethical character * have respect for self and others * Willingness to challenge their own social, interpersonal, and creative skills There is a cost for participation, which is $300 ($350 after May 1st deadline) per Alpha Ambassador. This fee includes room and board on the University of Maryland Baltimore County campus, a program book workshop materials, tours, recreation and all LDI 2009 workshops and activities. This cost does not include transportation to Baltimore , Maryland . Registration will close after the first 60 Alpha Ambassadors are processed. If there is a qualified student that would like to attend, but is unable to do so because of financial need, the potential Ambassador could solicit sponsorships from individuals or organizations (churches, Alpha chapters, civic groups, etc...). |
Jonathan R. Rynolds Yound Writers Workshop @Denison University
June 14-21, 2009
Encourages high school students to explore, doscover, and affirm the craft of writing while in residenc e on the campus of Denison University.
Application Deadline: April 6, 2009
More Information: 740-587-5741
PROMYS Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (Boston University)
June 28-August 8, 2009
PROMYS is a 6-week residential program for high school students.Cost $2500.
Application deadline: May 30, 2009
MOREHOUSE SUMMER PROGRAM
Morehouse Summer Program @ Morehouse College in Atlanta , GA - will be offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for African-American
males entering the 10th and 11th grades. Must apply before 4/21/09.
Three weeks at Morehouse - June 7 - 28
$400 fee (includes meals, housing and activities).
FOR MORE INFO GO TO: http://www.morehouse/... edu/projectident ity
< http://www.morehouse..edu/projectidentity >
Leadership in the Law Summer Camp (For rising seniors)
June 21, 2009-June 26, 2009
An opportunity for students to learn firsthand about the legal system. The program is desgned to have students work with local judges, lawyers, law clerks and other professionals as they learn about the law. 24 students will be selected to participate in the overnight camp
Application deadline April 10, 2009
Applications available in the Career Center or see your counselor.
Hollinsummer
July12th-24th
Open to high school girls. Two weeks of classes and outdoor recreation at Hollins University.
Application deadline: June 12, 2009
OxBridge Academic Programs 2009
Study in Europe this Summer!
8th-12th grades Oxford, Cambridge, Barcelona, Paris, Montpellier
C-Tech² Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech
June 28-July 11, 2009
Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering invites you to participate in a program called C-Tech² - Computers and Technology at Virginia Tech. A primary focus of the program is to help develop and sustain the interests of women in engineering and the sciences. The program allows you to explore applications of engineering, math, and science in a way that is fun and exciting. You will spend the majority of your time involved in hands-on activities designed to increase your interest in and knowledge of applications of engineering, math, and science to real world situations. The target population for the program is rising junior and senior high school girls.
Application Deadline: Friday March 20, 2009
The Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps
A summer experience for youth aged 14-17. Under the guidance of adult leaders serving as mentors, role models, technical trainers and supervisiors, crews form ten to twelve members carry out a wide variety of conservation activities at our beautiful Virginia State Parks.
Projects include restoration and preservation of wetlands, stream banks, and other wildlife habitat, including that of threatened and endangered species; Water quality testing, removal of non-native invasive plants and weeds, landscaping, mapping, surveying, recycling and other community improvements.
For more informatiaon contact: Gaston Rouse
2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191-4504
Phone: 703-583-5497
Commonwealth Leadership Institute at Christopher Newport University
for Rising High School Seniors July 5-16, 2009
Application deadline: January 16, 2009.
United States Military Academy West Point
Summer Leaders Seminar 2009 May 30-June 5 and June 6-12
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
2009 Constitutional Academy
Earn 3 college credits!
Washington, DC
July 19-25 July 26-August 1
Application Deadline: April 17, 2009
Summer Institute for the Gifted
2009 Residential Program
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
Summer at Georgetown University
Serveral different programs of studies available.
Washington Summer Scholars
Summer 2009 American University, Washington, DC
Marti Spanish Academy Immerson Experience
Application Deadline: February 1, 2009
Michigan Math and Science Scholars
High School Summer Program
June 28-July 10 and July 12-July 24
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
@ the University of Virginia
July 11th-July25th
More Information: April Auger, Programs Assistant and Recruitment Coordinator
Cornell University Summer College
Programs for High School Students
Application Deadline: April 3, April 24
Clemson University
Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program
STAR Science Training and Research Program
The College of William & Mary
Application Deadline: May 1, 2009
