Summer Programs
Looking for a unique summer program for your middle school or high school student? Try exploring this website: http://www.cogito.org/default.aspx.
Click on Summer Programs on the left hand side of the web page. Some programs are geared toward talented students, but others will accept students who meet the basic criteria. Please contact the programs directly for additional information and criteria.
Career Cornerstone Summer programs in science, mathematics, technology, engineering or healthcare http://www.careercornerstone.org/pcsumcamps.htm
Enrichment Alley New website lists enrichment programs and is gathering reviews from past participants in the programs http://www.enrichmentalley.com
Volunteer Match Search for volunteer opportunities in the U.S. by interest and location www.volunteermatch.org
Mercersburg College Prep Mercersburg is offering a college prep summer academy which includes practice interviews, test prep, resume building, essay writing, college visits, leadership seminar, guest speakers and a financial aid seminar. This program is designed for rising 10th and 11th graders. For more information or to register online, please visit their website: www.mercersburgsummer.com
Youth Leadership Summer Camp 2010 The National Character Education Foundation is offering a summer youth leadership program which addresses the need for youth to develop
philanthropy skills through active engagement in service learning as a means to
improve local communities as well as to address global issues.
Grades 7-8 | Novice | June 27-July 3
Grades 9-10 | Intermediate | July 11-17
Grades 11-12 | Advanced | July 18-24
Villa Maria, New Castle,
PA
The program is designed as a multi-tiered program (novice, intermediate,
advanced) that builds skills in core areas cumulatively. It culminates in a
service-learning experience within the community. Register online: www.ncef.net
Carlow University Summer Science Nation July 13-15, 2010 Summer workshop for high school girls interested in science professions. Register online at www.carlow.edu Application deadline: June 13, 2010
Prepare To Care July 20-22, 2010 Summer workshop for high school girls who are interested in healthcare professions. Register online at www.carlow.edu Application deadline: June 20, 2010
Environmental Career Opportunities Camp June 22-24, 2010 Summer workshop for high school girls interested in environmental career opportunities. Register online at www.carlow.edu Application deadline: June 1, 2010
Pittsburgh Filmmakers School Summer classes in film, photography and digital media held at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. May 10-August 9, 2010 Visit their website: www.pghfilmmakers.org
Harvard Summer School 2010 Wondering what college is like? Experience it yourself this summer in Harvard's Secondary School Program (SSP). You'll be challenged-both personally and academically-by taking college courses, living in a dorm, and meeting new friends. Contact number 617.495.3192 or visit their website www.summer.harvard.edu/2010/programs/ssp/
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth is offering a variety of summer programs. If you are interested in learning more about the different college sites and their academic offerings, please visit their website at www.cty.jhu.edu or call 410.735.6277
Quest 2009: Finding Your Future - University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Registration information may be found at www.upg.pitt.edu/Quest2009
Exploration 101 This one day camp is designed for the undecided student.
Pathways to Professions These one day camps are designed for the student with an interest in a particular career area.
http://www.4starcamps.com
Youth summer camp at the University of Virginia for ages 10 - 17. Offers
academic enrichment, tennis and golf camps.
La Roche College, Department of Nursing The Department of Nursing at La Roche College and UPMC Passavant is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Summer Nursing Institute scheduled for July 22-23, 2010. The purpose of this program is to introduce the exciting, challenging and rewarding profession of nursing to students who may be interested in this career. Students can register online at www.laroche.edu/sni. Enrollment is limited to 20 students age 15 or older.
Deadline: May 28, 2010
Magee-Womens Research Institute This program provides current junior and senior high school students with a unique opportunity to participate in research projects at the Magee-Womens Research Institute in Oakland. Students who have a science or biomedical interest are encouraged to apply. Please see Mrs Whalen for additional criteria and an application. All application materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2010
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week Throughout the week you will meet and work with some of Pennsylvania's top executives. Career fields include: law, finance, engineering, manufacturing, advertising, environmental protection, computer technology, and politics. Information and applications are available online at: www.pfew.org Deadline: June 15, 2010
Summer Health Care Academy Current ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in future health careers who are considered academically talented are eligible to attend. Th academy will take place on July 13-17, 2009 at the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus. The application form and brochure may be downloaded at http://www.southwestahec.org Deadline: April 24, 2009
Summer in NYC Live & learn at Barnard College Rising junior & seniors are invited to participate in Barnard's pre-college advantage. To learn more about the programs available, visit their website at: www.barnard.edu/pcp/nyc09
Carnegie Mellon University Summer pre-college programs are available from June 26 to August 6, 2010. Programs available are Advanced Placement/Early Action, Pre-College Fine Arts and National High School Game Academy. Please visit their website at www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college for criteria and additional information.
The George Washington University, Washington, DC. is offering pre-college or summer scholars programs. 10 day mini-courses are available for rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. Six week pre-college programs are also available for rising seniors. Please visit their web site at www.summerscholars.gwu.edu for information.
Hofstra University Honors College Summer Scholars Program A four- week pre-collegiate academic and reidential experience for high school students. Please visit www.hofstra.edu/summerscholars or call 1.800.HOFSTRA
U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York invites high achieving juniors to apply for participation one of two Summer Leaders Seminars in June 2010. Programs will be offered on May 29 through June 4 and June 5 through June 11. The program gives students a chance to gain an understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership aspects of academy life. The cost is $350, excluding transportation and incidental expenses. Apply before April 1, 2010 at http://www.admissions.usma.edu/Summer Study Programs - Programs for high school and middle school students. Penn State University, University of Vermont, University of Colorado at Boulder and The Sorbonne in France offer enrichment opportunities. Please visit their website: www.bestsummerever.com for information and additional details.
Keystone Boys State - June 20-26, 2010 at Shippensburg University. This program is available to students who have completed 11th grade. KBS is an experientially based government exercise which spans city, county and state government. The cost is free to student citizens. For more information or an application, please contact The American Legion at 717.730.9100 or www.pa-legion.com
Pennsylvania State Police Youth Week - June 13-19, 2010. This program is for students who have completed 10th,11th or 12th grade. The objective is to give students the chance to see and experience firsthand many areas of law enforcement, which includes leadership, discipline and self-esteem. Students will be writing an essay and the winner will receive $1000.00 scholarship. For information or an application, please contact The American Legion HQ at 717.730.9100 or www.pa-legion.com
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine - University of Pittsburgh The Wiegand Summer Internship provides an opportunity for an high school student who will be graduating in the spring of 2009 to spend four weeks learning about regenerative medicine research. Students receive a $1,200 stipend. Application deadline is February 15, 2009. Visit www.mirm.pitt.edu for additional information.
The University of Southern California is offering a summer seminar program for juniors and seniors. Upon successful completion, each seminar grants three University elective credits. Visit their website for additional information: http://cesp.usc.edu/
Kanmas Educational Support Center Summer Math, SAT Prep or Science Camps
Five weeks of learning experience from June 22- July 17, 2010 or July 20-August 14, 2010. http://www.kanmas.com/education/
The University of Dayton's School of Engineering is offering a Women in Engineering Summer Camp. Applications and information are available at: https://engineering.udayton.edu/wie/
Oxford University is offering talented junior and senior students an opportunity to study abroad in their Advanced Studies Program. A course brochure is available online at: http://www.oasp.ac.uk
Washington University in St. Louis is offering a High School Summer Scholars Program for high school students entering their senior year. Students will have the opportunity to earn full college credit. Additional information and applications are available at: http://ucollege.wustl.edu/programs/highschool or 1-866-209-0691
The University of Notre Dame has a pre-college program available to students entering their junior or senior years who are at least 16 years old. The Notre Dame Summer Scholars Program is for academically able students looking to challenge themselves both academically and personally. Applications and complete program information is available online at: http://summerscholars.nd.edu/. Deadline is March 15, 2010
Columbia University is offering a summer high school program for highly motivated students. Pre-college courses are offered for students in grades 9-12. These programs are renowned for their academic rigor, instructional excellence, and unique opportunities. A video information session is available on their website at http://www.ce.columbia.edu/hs/
Clemson University is offering a summer enrichment program for high ability middle and high school students. Classes will be conducted at Clemson University in science, engineering and architecture. For additional information please contact Clemson: 864-656-5849 or visit http://www.clemson.edu/ugs/summerscience/
Penn State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Sorbonne in Paris, France, offer college credit during the summer to students who have completed grades 10, 11 or 12. Criteria and information is available on the website: http://www.summerstudy.com/index.cfm
Robert E. Cook Honors College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2010 Summer Honors Program-Open to sophomores and juniors. This summer program is a place where academically talented students come together for intensive academic exploration and a glimpse of college life. Additional information and applications are available on the website: http://old.www.iup.edu/honors/shp/
Junior Statesmen Foundation 2010 Summer Programs - pre-college programs about politics and government offered at Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford and Yale Universities. Visit www.jsa.org/summer
Denison University's Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop - http://www.denison.edu/academics/departments/english/
Ithaca College Summer College for high school students. http://www.ithaca.edu/summercollege/
Marist College Summer Pre-College Programs are available for rising juniors and seniors. Visit their website at www.marist.edu/precollege for application details and specific program information.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is looking for students that have a strong interest and ability in science. The Zoo U program is offering summer classes, which run from Monday through Friday, for two hours. Please stop by the Guidance Office for additional information or contact the program coordinator at 412-365-2567.
Pace University Summer Scholars Program for high school students, July 12-19, 2008. Students experience college life in NYC while studying a choice of fifteen different tracks.
Direct questions to http://www.pace.edu/page.cfm?doc_id=9934
Pittsburgh Center For The Arts is offering a variety of summer art courses for students ranging from elementary through high school age. Information and online registration is available at http://www.pittsburgharts.org/index.php. 412-361-0455
Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is offering an accounting summer camp for all high school students. Camp runs from June 11-13, 2008. Contact Duquesne at 412-396-5832 for information.
Pratt Institute Summer Pre-College Programs in art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.
www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
The University at Buffalo is offering high school students an opportunity to attend the High School Leadership Institute from August 3-8, 2008. Information and registration is available can be found at http://www.ubevents.org/regengine/event_page.php
University of Michigan Math & Science Scholars High School Summer Program - www.math.lsa.umich.edu/
Slippery Rock University Summer Creative & Performing Arts Academy is open to high school students entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Focus is on jazz, dance, theatre, and creative writing. Deadline is June 15, 2008. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.