Summer Programs/Opportunities

Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week will once again offer 4 one-week camps for current 10th/11th grade students.  Must possess a sincere desire to learn about the American free enterprise system.  Each accepted student will receive a full scholarship valued at $1500 from a PA business or community organization to attend.  Only a $235 registration fee.  Application’s available in Mrs. Butts’ office.  Click here for more information or email info@pfew.org.  Early bird deadline is March 2, 2012.

The University of Delaware endless summer honors program runs July 7, 2012- August 11, 2012.  Click here for more info.

Penn Engineering summer academy in applied science and Technology July 8-27, 2012.  Deadline to apply is May 25, 2012.  Click here for more info.

 

2012 I Lead Conference at Washington & Jefferson College for current juniors exemplifying leadership qualities.  Cost is $300 for June12-16, 2012 conference.  Deadline to apply is May 4, 2012.  Click here for more info.

 

Summer science at Jefferson School of Health Professions June 18-July 13, 2012.  For more info, click here.

 

The University of Notre Dame offers a Pre-College summer program for highly motivated and academically elite students from 11th grade.  There is also a Leadership Seminar held from July 22-July 31, 2012 (all expenses paid).  Programs include acting, entrepreneurship, psychology, film, pre-law, public speaking,etc.  Please click here for more information.

Are you currently a top 10th or 11th grader?  Are you interested in Global Entrepreneurship?  The prestigious PA School for Global Entrepreneurship (a former Governor’s School of Excellence program) will be held at Lehigh University this summer July 8-August 4, 2012.  Click here for more information or see your school counselor or email tsa2@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6886..  Deadline for applying is 2/15/12.

 

If you are an academically talented 10th or 11th grader looking for a challenging summer program, University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy (former Governor’s School) may be for you.  Deadline is Feb. 15, 2012 for program June 24-July 21, 2012.  Click here for more information or see your school counselor.  Email narkevickd@upmc.edu or call 412-647-8129 for more detailed information.

 

Barnard in partnership with Columbia University, offers summer in the city programs, liberal arts intensive, young women’s leadership institute and dance programs.  Study architecture, art, history, journalism, lit, music, poly sci, psychology, theatre/film, writing, etc.  For more info click here.

 

Marist in NY is offering a summer pre college program in business, creative writing, criminal justice, digital movie making, environmental science, fashion, game design, sports communication, Spanish and theater.

Click here for more information.

 

Sports Broadcasting Camps at Villanova University. Make play-by-play tapes, sports anchor tapes from a TV studio, meet sports celebrities, learn from the pros.

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Pre-College Summer Institute for High School Students at the University of the Arts for Art and Media, Dance, Jazz, Theater.

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For 10-12 graders, Drexel University Computing Academy is a 5 week residential summer learning experience for those interested in a computing degree.  Students who complete the program and then enroll at Drexel will receive a $3,000 scholarship.

Click here for more information.

 

NYU is offering 6-week sessions where a student can take up to two classes on topics such as anthropology, computer science, languages, music and psychology.  Free writing workshops and college planning sessions.

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Drexel University College of Medicine Mini-Med Summer Camp.  One of a kind 5 week camp for those considering medicine as a career.

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PSU sport and youth camps.  Everything from dance and music camps to debate, nursing, journalism, film making, science and architectural camp.

Click here for more information on youth programs.

 

Lebanon Valley College Daniel Fox Youth Scholars Institute for exceptional students.  16 programs to choose from.

Click here for more information.

Discover the world of communication hands-on summer workshops for hs students June 18-July 13, 2012 (2,3,4 week sessions available).  Click here for more info.

 

Georgetown University Summer HOYAS program with 13 academic programs to choose from.

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Boston University High School Programs.

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Temple Fox Business School Corporate Sustainability Summer Program.  Email foxsummerprogram@temple.edu with questions.

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DeSales University Summer Dance Intensive Camp.

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Montgomery County Community College Teen Senior Camps for age 12-17.  Classes include Computers & Technology, Engineering, Arts & Communications, Fitness, Success in School & Life.  Click here for more information.

 

Drexel University Mock Trial Camp June 20-24, 2011.  See Mrs. Butts for an application.

Drexel University summer Institutes pre-college programs in business, economics, music technology, architecture, interior design, Fashion, etc.  Click here for more information.

 

MCCC Biomanufacturing Summer Camp June 20-24.  S-Stem Scholarships are available to cover the full tuition costs.   Must have complete 9th grade or higher and only room for 16 (since they have received a grant for free admission).  Click here for more information or contact Professor K. Lampe @ klampe@mc3.edu

 

WPI is offering a camp for soon to be 11/12th graders who want to explore fields of science, math and engineering (game design, robotics, civil/environmental engineering, aerospace, computers, biochem, etc). Click here for more information. Also they have a Launch program for those entering 9/10th grade.  Click here for more information.

 

Widener University has a tuition free summer camp for high school students hosted by the school of business administration, Monday-Thursday July 11-14, 2011 from 8:30am-3:30pm on the main campus.  RSVP by May 31st and check eligibility here.

 

The Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce Business/Education Partnership Committee has an opportunity for students in 10th/11th grade to attend a 4 day Youth Leadership Program.  See Mrs. Butts for an application or contact tmoran@lbccc.org or call 215-943-7400 for more information.

 

Language Institute at PSU called STARTALK Arabic Academy.  Scholarships for those who wish to study Turkish, Chinese and Russian.  Click here for more information.

 

Teen Summer Enrichment Program at the Fort Washington YMCA with 4 options (Introduction to Chemistry, Introduction to Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Introduction to Calculus, and Sea Perch Challenge–remotely operated vehicle).  $200 per class.  Click here for more information or call Cathy DeMarco @ 215-641-1245.

 

The George Washington University pre-college program offers 6wk/3wk/1wk sessions as well as summer immersion sessions and summer arts programs.  Click here for more info.

Sweet Briar College summer explore engineering design course for girls July 22-27, 2012.  Visit sbc.edu/engineering for an online application or call 434.381.6357.

The G. John DiGregorio Summer Science Program is a forensic Science Research Program for hs students located in the suburbs of Philly.  8 weeks long (6/25/12-8/18/12) and must be 16 to apply.  Deadline is 3/30/12.  Click here for more info.

 

Pre-college summer programs for hs students available at PSU/U. Colorado, U. VT, The Sorbonne–Paris, France schools.  Request a free brochure here.