Student Enrichment

Vermont Institute on Health and Wellness

Institute Details: VIHW is a week-long intensive residential summer experience for high school students from every region of Vermont. Guided by leaders in the health and wellness fields, students explore the vast world of preventative medicine, learning body science and optimal wellness. From yoga instructors to medical doctors, students investigate and ask questions with a variety of skilled professionals. Students are empowered to live a happier, healthier, life.

Important dates:
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008
Program week: June 22-28, 2008

Location:
Champlain College Burlington, Vermont.

TUITION COST: $660
www.vihw.org

Job Corps

Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives.

Eligibility
To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Be 16 through 24;
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident;
  • Meet income requirements; and,
  • Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment.

Funded by the United States Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. If you're interested in joining the Job Corps program or finding out more about it, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627.
http:jobcorps.dol.gov

Carnegie Mellon

Summer Pre-College Programs: Advanced Placement/Early Action, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy

When: June 27 - August 7, 2009

www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
precollege@andrew.cmu.edu
412-268-2082

CIEE

CIEE's high school study abroad programs and GAP year abroad programs provide U.S. high school students and recent graduates with an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Since 1947, CIEE has sent over 50,000 U.S. youth to locations around the globe. These programs allow U.S. high school students and recent high school graduates to study abroad, work abroad, and/or volunteer to become fully immersed in the language, culture, and people of another country.

High School Study Abroad Programs
CIEE offers study abroad high school programs for U.S. students in eight destination countries: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Japan Summer Program, and Spain.

These study abroad programs are designed for individuals ages 15-18 years. Students get to:

  • Experience language study abroad while attending local schools,
  • Live with a native host family,
  • Choose from full school year (10 months) or high school semester abroad (5 month) options, and
  • Participate in local community activities.

Gap Year Abroad Programs for Recent U.S. High School Graduates
CIEE offers Gap year abroad travel to: China, Japan, Chile, Chile + Spain Duo, the Dominican Republic, France, Spain, and Costa Rica Internship.

Our programs include:

  • A five- to ten-month gap year opportunity
  • Living and sharing meals with a host family
  • Enrollment in a language immersion program or language classes
  • Gap year volunteer work doing community service
  • English teaching internship for select countries
  • Trips and excursions to important historical and cultural studies.

For more information:
www.ciee.org
1.800.40.STUDY
hsabroad@ciee.org

Landmark College

SummerPrograms: For students who learn differently. Summer programs are based on sucessful learning strategies and skills, and the latest techniques in learning.

Who: High School Juniors and Seniors, College-Bound High School Graduates, Current College Students

For more information:
www.landmark.edu

admissions@landmark.edu
802-387-6718

Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program

Which Scientist Are You?

Explore your interests this summer at Smith College. Learn about the biology of women athletes, design with engineers or unlock the mystery of your own DNA. The 2009 Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program is open to girls entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in fall 2009.

For more information contact the Office of Educational Outreach:
413-585-3060
edoutreach@smith.edu
www.smith.edu/ssep

School of VISUAL ARTS/ Pre-College Programs for High School Students

Summer Programs

The Pre-College Programs at SVA are designed for students who want to enhance their creative skills, learn more about a particular art field, and develop a portfolio. In the summer program, students will explore a range of general topics within a chosen field of study. Students will receive three credits for successful completion of the summer program.

For additional information or to register, please contact the Office of Admissions at:
Pre-College Program, School of Visual Arts, 209 East 23rd St., NY, NY 10010-3994;
212-592-2100;
admissions@sva.edu
www.sva.edu

PROMYS/Boston University

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists

June 28 - August 8, 2009

PROMYS is a six-week residential program, with an approximate per-student cost of $2,600.  They offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical expl]oraiton to approximately 65 ambitious high school stuednts with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.

Applications are available online at www.promys.org.  Deadline: May 30, 2009
The Television News Institute/Quinnipiac University

July 6-10, 2009
Fees: Commuter - $795
         On-Campus - $1,175

A weeklong program for High School Juniors and Seniors interested in broadcast journalism.  

For more information please contact Michael Calia, Director at 203-582-3414 or email michael.calia@quinnipiac.edu
Summer Programs for High School Students/Georgetown University

Summer College:  May 31 - July 3, 2009, July 5 - August 8, 2009

Earn up to 12 college credits from Georgetown while in high school.  Thirteen exceptional programs for exceptional high school students who want to get ahead now.

Get information and apply today: http://summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas
National Geographic Student Expeditions

Students completing 9th through 12th grades are eligible to participate.  June - August.  Many locations and many areas of focus.  Application required.

Call 877-877-8759 or apply online at www.ngstudentexpeditions.com
Summer at Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College is offering residential courses this summer in theatre, visual arts, poetry, screenwriting, story/expository writing, and science.  Open to students entering 10, 11, 12, and graduating seniors.  

For more details visit www.sarahlawrence.edu/highschool.  Online registration is available for all courses.
Equestrian Camps/Alfred University

Residential English Camp for ages 14 - 17, July 19 - 23, 2009
Day Camps English and Western for ages 8 - 16, July 6 - 10 & 27 - 31, 2009

Alfred University equestrian camps create a wonderful opportunity for all levels of riders from beginners through advanced.

Deadline: June15, 2009

Camp questions should be directed to Nancy Kohler, Director of the A.U. Equestrian Center, at 607-587-9012, or via e-mail to kohler@alfred.edu.  Information is also available on the website: www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/equestrian.cfm
Leadership Camps/Norwich University

Requirements: Students who will enter the 10th, 11th or 12th grade after the completion of camp annd accepted applicants to Norwich University may aoly.  Must possess and 2.5 GPA or above.  Appliocation and suplements required.

802-485-2531- Fax 802-486-2739
flc@norwich.edu
www.norwich.edu/admissions/summer programs
www.myspace.com/norwichfutureleadercamp
New England School of Communcations/Summer Camps

Media Camp - Overnight Camp - 8/2 - 8/7
Rock Band Camp - Day Camp - 7/27 - 7/31
The Theatre Experience - Day Camp - 7/28 - 8/8

Admissions
NESCOM
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
New York Summer Music Festival

For young musicians, Ages 10 - 25, June 28 - August 8, 2009
2, 4, and 6 week sessions

For more information phone 607-267-4024
www.nysmf.org
infor@nysmf.org
The Putney School Summer Programs

Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Farm, Creative Writing.
June 28 to July 17

www.putneyschoolsummer.org
summer@putneyschool.org
802-387-6297
802-387-6234
Sant Bani School Summer Program

A variety of day programs for grades 3 & 4 and 5th - 8th

When:  August 10 - 14
             August 17 - 21

For more information contact Rose Marie Marinace
603-934-4240
rosemarie@santbani.org
santbani.org
Music Day Camp/Vermont Youth Orchestra Association

When: June 22 - 26, 2009, 8:45 - 4:00 pm
Who: Students in grades 4 - 10.

Registration forms are available online at www.vyo.org
or by calling the VYOA office: 655-5030.
Deadline:  May 29, 2009
MCW Youth Leadership Retreat

When: July 31st - August 5th
Who: 11th and 12th graders (16 - 18/19 years old)

During this intensive, 5-day residential program, participants work together sharing ideas and supporting one another in visualizing peresonal goals to foster positive change in their local community or around the world.  

Apply by 5/15.

www.miraclecorners.org
Dr. Catherine DeLeo
802-626-6475 or catherine.deleo@lyndonstate.edu
Pratt Institute's PreCollege Program

College level study in art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.  Completion of the program earns the student 4 college credits.  Students must be at least 16 years old and have completed their sophomore year.  All levels of experience welcome.  

July 6 - July 31

www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
718-399-4533
Kroka Expeditions

When:  Varies, beginning in June.  Day and overnight camps.
Who:  Children ages 6 - 18

Kroka Expeditions is commited to awakening in young people a connection to nature and the spirit within, and a capacity for concious living and compassionate service.

www.kroka.org
summer@kroka.org
603-835-9087
Summer Engineering Academy/Norwich University

When:  July 12 - 18, 2009
Cost: $750.00

The week includes instruction in the fundamentals of civil, electrical, computer, and mechanical engineering.  Students complete 'hands-on' projects, take field trips to engineering firms, and enjoy outdoor challenges such as rappelling and sports.

Application online:  www.norwich.edu/admissions/summerprograms
The Youth Activist Institute/ The Peace & Justice Center

When:  June 26 - 28 at Castleton State College

The Youth Activist Institute is a grant funded project intended to engage high school age youth in activism through community organizing and education.

For more information or an application for the Youth Activist Institute contact Jen Berger, 802-863-2345 x5, peace@pjcvt.org or Colin Robinson, 802-963-2345 x8, livablewage@pjcvt.org.
Summer Theater/Northern Stage

Professional Instructors.  Classes run Monday through Friday.  Ages vary.

For details about classes, or to register, visit www.northernstage.org, 802-291-7029
Close Up Student Summer Academy/University of Virginia

 - Earn Credit from University of Virginia
 - Inside access to key policy & media experts
 - Multiple weeks beginning June 7 and ending July 17

Questions?  800-256-7387
SummerAcademy@CloseUp.org
New Hampshire Institute of Art Summer 2009

Art Classes & Workshops for Adults and High School Students

To register: www.nhia.edu
KCPS Summer School

Catch up or get ahead!  Students can make the most of summer with a flexible ONLJNE high school program.

Kaplan College Preperatory School
Call 877-897-2848
or visit KCPSsummerschool.com.
Open Acadia

A new summer pre-university program.  Students will complete an Acadia credit course, experience campus life, and participate in skill building and personal development workshops.

July 19 - August 7

Visit http://exploreu.openacadia.ca or call 800-565-6568
Broken Bridge Summer Arts Workshops

June 21 - 30 at Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT

www.brokenbridge.us
Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

VYCC will hire over 200 young adults to work on high priority conservation projects throughout the state of Vermont.

More information, including complete job desccriptions and an online applications can be found on their website at: www.vycc.org.
Rochester On Campus/University of Rochester

Pre-college courses for high school students.

Rochester Scholars: Non-credit enrichment courses for students in grades 9-12.
Taste of College:  Credit-bearing courses for high school students.

Program dates vary during the period of July 13 - August 7.  For more information see www.rochester.edu/osp or contact the Office of Special Programs at 585-275-2344.
The Aloha Foundation

Residential Summer Camps on Lake Fairlee and Lake Morey- Aloha Hive for girls 7 - 12, Aloha for girls 12 - 17, and Lanikila for boys 8-14.

For more information www.alohafoundation.org or call 802-333-3400.
Summer at Georgetown University

Thirteen Exceptional Programs for exceptional high school students who want to get ahead now.  Applicants accepted on a roliing basis.  Program dates vary during the time period of June 21 - August 9.

For more information and application: http://summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas
High School Intensive Summer in Art 2009

Snow Farm/The New England Craft Program  - Discover your own artistic abilities, goals, and imagery while developing ideas that are compelling and meaningful to you.

For more information www.snowfarm.org or 413-268-3101.
Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program

The 2009 Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program is open to girls entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in fall 2009.  

June 28 - July 25, 2009

www.smith.edu/ssep
edoutreach@smith.edu

This youth development information was received during the 2008-2009 school year.  Additional information can be found in the Guidance Office.