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Presenting TeenLife’s 2012
Guide to Overnight Summer Programs! The only free, comprehensive resource of its kind. I can hardly believe it myself, but it’s already that time of year again! Time to start planning for summer—and the daunting task of finding meaningful summer programs that will keep our teens busy and engaged all summer long! But don’t fret. Once again, TeenLife has done the research for you. Our latest Guide to Overnight Summer Programs couldn’t be timelier. Peruse its pages and you’ll find more than 100 residential summer programs listed by category of interest to help you and your teen get a jump-start. For even more ideas that run the gamut from academic to adventure, our feature, Ideas for a Sensational Summer, is chock-full of interesting summer programs that you may want to consider.
There is also a helpful piece by the American Camp Association that highlights some of the questions you should ask when researching programs. Last but not least, it's always refreshing and inspiring to hear how teens reflect on their positive summer experiences. Our Student Profiles on pages 15 and 35 are definite must-reads. We hope you find our guide both informative and useful. Happy summer planning!
Marie, Schwartz, President & Founder, TeenLife Media, LLC
Unlock your creative potential with SCAD’s summer programs. SCAD offers a summer camp as well as seasonal workshops, seminars and classes, allowing participants of all ages to explore new avenues of artistic development. Art Smarts ages 6-14 SCAD Summer Seminars high school students Pre-college: Rising Star high school seniors Continuing Education ages 15 and up Advanced Placement Institute educators Art Educators’ Forum: Summer Conference educators Educator Summer Seminars educators
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Ideas for a Sensational Summer The countless options to explore when planning your summer break. BY JIM PATERSON
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Jack Tyler Anderson highlights how his overnight summer experiences shaped his future goals.
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Olivia A. describes her twenty-one day summer adventure at sea.
Music student practicing at The Ingenium Academy. See listing on page 27, ad on page 39.
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Ideas for a Sensational Summer Students are making the most of their summer break with a range of interesting new activities and summer programs. by Jim Paterson aylor came home buzzing about her three-week stay at Cow House Studios, a center for artists on a beautiful farm in Wexford, Ireland. Her parents were pleased that in high school she had an opportunity to explore art through the unique summer program, tour various spots in Ireland, and meet like-minded young people on the working farm. But a few weeks later, her parents saw a bigger payoff. When Taylor and her family were making one of their regular visits to a small seaside town in New England, Taylor began photographing and interviewing the residents, mimicking the work of an advanced student with whom she had worked. “These are people she had no doubt encountered countless times over the years, but now she decided to engage them in a way she never had before,” says Frank Abruzzese, Cow House co-director. “When I heard this I thought: ’that’s it.’ That’s what I had hoped we could give to our students. If we can foster a deep curiosity for the world, I think we've done our students a great service. Taylor can apply it to anything.” Taylor’s experience is being matched throughout this country and abroad in summer programs that offer a diverse mix of experiences.
Students with US Performing Arts Camps lighting up the stage at the UCLA Musical Theater Conservatory Camp. See listing on page 26, ad on page 2.
“I think there is a shift from the days that students went to the Adirondacks or just spent time at a college,” says Sara Crowther Craig, director of non-degree programs at Smith College. “Now there is so much more.” For instance, Smith has broadened its summer offerings for high school students to include a well-regarded four-week Summer Science and Engineering Program and an in-depth sustainability program. It also offers “Hidden Lives,” which taps into the school’s world famous archive of women’s historical documents, including recordings from Sylvia Plath and Gloria Steinem and the journals of Clara Barton. “I identified with these early 'pioneer' women,” says 16-yearold participant Madeline. “Just like us, they joined clubs, went to dances, and had dreams of becoming doctors and teachers. It's fun to see how far we have advanced, and to see that I have some of the same dreams and desires.”
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“There are more options for teens for specialized types of trips,” says Kathryn Trotzuk, founder and director for Strive, which offers community service trips abroad for student athletes. “Although teens can enjoy a camp or travel experience, now they can combine a passion with a camp, travel, or service program.”
“My daughter was struck by how this program was unique because it was for student athletes,” says Marina Jacobson, a parent. “She knew she was going to try out for varsity soccer upon her return and was happy that she could improve her fitness over the summer while traveling abroad, having fun, and helping others.”
Strive provides trips primarily to Kenya or Peru, where athletes work out together each morning and afternoon, and spend from 35-50 hours per week building and supporting orphanages and schools.
Will Isenberg had a similar experience in Kenya, where the cross country star for St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington, NY, put the $4,000 he raised for the trip to work building a classroom and buying books for an elementary (continued on page 6)
Summer College Prep Some students attending summer programs are interested in a more practical experience, but one that is still unique. “Students are looking for something that gives them the edge in the college admissions process,” says Halley Shefler, founder of ArtsBridge, a program that helps students interested in the performing arts hone their skills and prepare for secondary education training. “There was always summer school, but now there are sessions where they learn to write an essay for a particular school or prepare for testing." Binh Huynh, director of Summer College at Syracuse University, says students are looking for specific college courses and targeted support in the college prep process— and they can find it. New programs are offered in music production and small business development, where students split their time between traditional business coursework and cutting edge material about using technology in new start-up businesses. The school offers courses in more than 30 different topics. Students attending Savannah College of Art and Design can earn up to 25 hours of credit from summer programs, according to Katrine J. Trantham, senior director of enrollment events and programs. “This is extremely high compared to other college summer programs, but that is the trend.”
“We focus on advanced academics in a college setting,” says Amanda Foster, assistant director for the Division of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement at Texas Tech. The school has a unique program called “Science: It’s a Girl Thing” to encourage young women to pursue careers in the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and math. At Brown University, the pre-college program has grown quickly “as serious students continue to prioritize preparation for traditional college-level academics,” says James Chansky, director of the school’s Summer Session and Pre-College Program. But students also want brief, in-depth experiences in specific areas for a short time “focused on introductions to an area or unique topics—and in unique ways.” Sarah McDowell participated in the University of Delaware Summer College for two years to earn seven college credits and get a glimpse of dorm life. “What she came away with was much more,” says Mary Lou McDowell, her mother. “Her first year was life changing. She became more focused on her future and driven to succeed. In five weeks she made friends who may last a lifetime and found greater confidence and maturity. She began making better choices and assuming more responsibility. The second year, that continued. She will tell you that it was the best experience of her life.”
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school, while training with some of the best runners in the country, well-known for its own cross country stars. Ingenium Academy, based in London, offers students a chance to study music and participate in a student orchestra while they travel in a different country. “It is becoming more important for summer programs to stand out from the crowd and offer unique opportunities to their students who will then in due course stand out from the crowd,” says Rebecca Hawley, director. “Ingenium offers an “exciting combination of living, rehearsing, and performing together—the ultimate exercise in teambuilding, music making, and building life-long friendships.“ Other programs offer similar opportunities:
performing arts schools, while helping them perfect their performances. Famous performing artists are among the instructors. • The Appel Farms Art Camp in southern New Jersey offers students interested in performing arts an opportunity to explore classical, rock, and jazz instrumental programs and traditional vocal instruction, along with a new singersongwriting track and recording arts program. The school promotes the use of new social media tools and new technology. Summer abroad programs throughout the world are offered by Aspire, which involves students in language and cultural immersion, including a program in which students can learn the art of travel writing and blogging, according to Courtney Link, director.
• At the Savannah College of Art and Design, students can take new workshops this year in art, quilting, and knitting, adding to the 29 workshops the school now has in topics ranging from Photoshop for Gamers to Acting for the Camera.
“One of our students had a positive, life-changing experience that we wish would occur with all of them. The following fall, she signed up for the International Club, enrolled in an extra year of Spanish class, and decided that she wants to study international relations in college. That is the sort of thing a program like this can do.” •
• The ArtsBridge summer program offers aspiring singers, dancers, and actors specialized guidance about the admissions process for prestigious
Jim PaTerson has been a writer and editor for 25 years. He also is the head of the counseling department at Argyle Middle School in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Summer at Phillips Academy “Ambitious students can challenge themselves with enriching courses while engaging in a precollege experience.” • 60-plus stimulating classes • Princeton Review® courses • College counseling • Global residential community • For rising 8th- through 12th-graders
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Overnight Summer Programs Overnight summer programs and camps provide inspiring environments packed with self-discovery, friendship, adventure, and fun. At TeenLife, we believe that these summer experiences are beneficial for both parents and teenagers alike. Whether the program is academic, arts-oriented, all about sports and adventure, or community-service focused, parents appreciate that their older children are keeping busy in safe, productive environments. And for teens, a summer program that specifically suits their interests is the perfect way to spend part of their summer break away from home—as well as help their transition to college. There are thousands of national and international overnight programs hosted by schools, colleges, camps, specialty organizations, and non-profits just for teens. TeenLife can help you find the right one!
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Architecture & Design RWU Summer Academy in Architecture Roger Williams University offers studio, seminar, and field experiences along with extra-curricular activities and field trips to many historic museums, mansions, and buildings throughout the New England region. Program offers three college credits. Program Location(s): Bristol, Rhode Island Contact: Sue Contente Phone: (401) 254-3683 Email: scontente@rwu.edu Address: One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Website: www.rwu.edu
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Students visit the Colosseum in Rome with the University of Dallas: Shakespeare in italy. See listing on page 11.
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College Credit Academic Summer Institute (ASI) at Morgan Park Academy The ASI is an intensive four-week program designed for students entering grades 9 through 12 in the Fall of 2012. With a variety of course offerings that can be taken for academic credit, this is an exciting opportunity for current high school students. Program Location(s): Chicago, Illinois Contact: Monica Alves Phone: (773) 881-6700 Email: malves@morganparkacademy.org Address: 2153 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60643 Website: www.morganparkacademy.org
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Beloit College Summer Fields Summer Fields is a for-credit residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. It is a hands-on immersion into the liberal arts and sciences for students who seek to engage in their studies and apply their passion out in the world. Program Location(s): Beloit, Wisconsin Contact: Alisa Pykett, Director of Summer Programs Phone: (855) 368-9196 Email: osp@beloit.edu Address: 700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511 Website: www.beloit.edu/summerprograms
Boston University: High School Honors Program High School Honors provides an opportunity for academically-motivated rising high school juniors and seniors to experience undergraduate life, both academically and socially, while earning college credit. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Matthew Cobb, Program Coordinator Phone: (617) 353-1378 Email: summerhs@bu.edu Address: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs
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Emerson College: Pre-College Film Production The Film Production Program focuses on the creative process of film production. Rising high school seniors and exceptional juniors earn eight college credits by studying the digital media creative process and the basics of non-synchronous 16 mm filmmaking. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Emerson College: Pre-College Film Writing
Summer precollege students gathering on the quad at Brown University. See listing on page 12, ad on page 7.
Emerson College: College Writing for High School Students A practical introduction to the writing process at the college level for rising seniors and exceptional juniors. Students earn eight college credits by completing an introductory college writing course, a literature course, and creative writing elements course. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
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The Film Writing Program focuses on the creative process of film writing. Rising high school seniors and exceptional juniors earn eight college credits by studying the basics of film writing and structure from conception through revision. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
People to People Leadership ambassador programs During Leadership Summits on the campuses of prestigious universities, students gain valuable leadership skills, explore careers, and prepare for college, while earning academic credit and making friends with students from around the globe. Program Location(s): California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York Contact: Natasha Porter Phone: (888) 275-5061 Email: info@peopletopeople.com Address: Dwight D. Eisenhower Building, 1956 Ambassador Way, Spokane, WA 99224 Website: www.p2pleadershipsummits.com
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University of Dallas: Shakespeare in Italy
University of Delaware: Summer College
Washington University High School Summer Experiences
Come travel with us to Rome to share Shakespeare’s passion for Italy and our passion for the Bard. During the 17-day program, students will stay on our beautiful campus in Due Santi and travel to sites where Shakespeare set some of his most famous plays. Program Location(s): Rome, Italy Contact: Jennifer Massicci Phone: (972) 721-5181 Email: udsummer@udallas.edu Address: 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062 Website: www.udallas.edu/ academics/summer/hs/italy
Summer College is an exclusive opportunity for talented high school students to live and learn on one of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast. Students live in a residence hall, earn college credit, and enjoy an “endless summer” experience. Program Location(s): Newark, Delaware Contact: Michelle Shumate Phone: (302) 831-6560 Email: summercollege@udel.edu Address: 186 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19716 Website: www.udel.edu/summercollege
Washington University's high school summer programs provide academically talented high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year with a unique opportunity: the chance to try out college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living with fellow students. Program Location(s): St. Louis, Missouri Contact: Becki Zurovec Phone: (866) 209-0691 Email: zurovec@wustl.edu Address: One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1064, St. Louis, MO 63130 Website: summerexperiences.wustl.edu
Your Summer at Roger Williams University
Summer AcAdemieS in Architecture And the ViSuAl ArtS
Summer camp – it’s not just toasting marshmallows anymore. Roger Williams University offers summer academies in both Architecture and Visual Arts. You will learn from professors who are experts in their discipline - in classrooms, studios, seminars and in the field. You’ll live in university residence halls, take field trips to some of the many historic locations in New England and have free time to enjoy RWU’s beautiful waterfront campus. All students will receive advisement on the college application process, including portfolio advice; Visual Arts students are eligible for college credit.
For all RWU camp options go to http://you.rwu.edu/camps or call 888-557-5015 for more information.
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College Experience Aspire by API Aspire by API programs offer high school students opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills through fun, enriching summer study abroad programs. Two-week and month-long programs are offered, some for college credit! Program Location(s): Costa Rica, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain Contact: Courtney Link Phone: (877) 600-8977 Email: courtney@aspirebyapi.com Address: 301 Camp Craft Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Website: www.aspirebyapi.com
Boston University: Summer Challenge Program The two-week Summer Challenge Program offers a preview of college life and non-credit coursework in a residential setting. Students in the program concentrate on a high level of learning and achievement alongside their peers, without focusing on grades. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Matthew Cobb, Program Coordinator Phone: (617) 353-1378 Email: summerhs@bu.edu Address: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/summer/high-schoolprograms
Boston University: Summer Preview Freshmen and sophomores explore an academic interest in-depth, and gain excellent preparation for the increasingly competitive college admissions process in this one-week, non-credit, commuter Summer Preview Program. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Matthew Cobb, Program Coordinator Phone: (617) 353-1378 Email: summerhs@bu.edu Address: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/summer/high-schoolprograms
Brown University Pre-College Programs
Students giving back to the community on a People to People Leadership Summit–Service in Action Program in New Orleans. See listing on page 10, ad on inside front cover.
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Pre-College Summer@Brown is about challenge, discovery, and new friends. Each summer, talented high school students from around the world come to Brown for a true residential college experience. Program Location(s): Providence, Rhode Island; Naxos, Greece; Rome, Italy; Segovia, Spain Contact: Brown University Office of Continuing Education Phone: (401) 863-7900 Email: summer@brown.edu Address: 42 Charlesfield Street, Box T, Providence, RI 02912 Website: www.brown.edu/summer
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Burton College Tours Burton College Tours takes college counseling on the road and makes critical school visits accessible, meaningful, and affordable. Students visit a variety of schools to become educated about the elements of a good academic, social, and financial fit. Program Location(s): District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Virginia, and more Contact: Tyler Burton Phone: (914) 610-6092 Email: tyler@burtoncollegetours.com Address: 81 Pondfield Road, Suite D 150, Bronxville, NY 10708 Website: www.burtoncollegetours.com
Emory University Pre-College Program The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. Program Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia Contact: Mollie Korski Phone: (404) 727-0671 Email: summerprograms@emory.edu Address: 550 Asbury Circle, Candler Library, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30322 Website: www.precollege.emory.edu
2012 High School Readiness Program July 8 - August 11 Join us for a unique summer program for rising 9th graders incorporating academic preparation and enrichment, theatre or athletics into one exciting, cost effective 5-week session. High school readiness equals high school success.
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Seven Questions Parents Should Ask When Choosing a Camp or Program s summer vacation gets closer, many parents—in fact, parents of more than 10 million children—make the decision to send their children to summer camp. While some families have already decided on a camp, others are still exploring their options. For these families, it can be difficult to choose—especially when the diversity of camps today reflects the diversity of America. There is truly a camp for every interest and every budget. The American Camp Association® (ACA) recommends that parents ask the following questions to get a better feel for which camp experience best suits their teen:
1. What is the camp's philosophy and program
emphasis? Each camp has its own method of constructing programs based on its philosophy. Does it complement your family’s philosophy? Does the camp focus on learning through competition, or through cooperative learning?
2. What is the camp director's background? ACA recommends directors possess a bachelor's degree, have completed in-service training within the past three years, and have at least sixteen weeks of camp administrative experience before assuming the responsibilities of director.
3. What training do counselors receive? At a minimum, camp staff should be trained in safety regulations, emergency procedures and communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and specific procedures for supervision.
4. How are behavioral and disciplinary problems handled? This is where the director's philosophy comes through loud and clear. Do they use positive reinforcement? What are the rules and consequences?
5. How does the camp handle special needs? For a teen with special requirements, parents should ask the camp director about needed provisions and facilities. Is there a nurse on staff? A designated place to store insulin or allergy medicine? Are special foods available for campers with restricted diets? Every question is important.
6. What about references? Parents shouldn’t be afraid to ask for references. This is generally one of the best ways to check a camp's reputation and service record.
7. Is the camp accredited by the American Camp
Association? Why? Why not? ACA-Accredited® camps meet up to 300 health and safety standards. This does not guarantee a risk-free environment, but it's some of the best evidence parents have of a camp's commitment to a safe and nurturing environment.
Look for these ACA-Accredited® camps in our guide: Appel Farm Arts Camp, Camp Friendship, Camp Nashoba North, and Roaring Brook Camp for Boys are all ACA-Accredited® camps.
About ACA The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challenging learning opportunities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredited camps that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.
Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association. ©2011 American Camping Association, Inc.
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In Her Own Words a deeper understanding “ Iofgained how damaging pollution really Olivia A.
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What was the most memorable part of your experience? What exactly were you looking for in your summer experience? With academic expectations high and the need for community service weighing on my mind, I decided to search for a program that would not only offer me an outstanding summer, but also offer me school credits. Sailing and motor boating were always a big part of my family’s summer, so I knew a program with Sail Caribbean would be perfect. Tell me a little bit about the program you participated in with Sail Caribbean. I participated in their summer Foxtrot Program. Ten teens, including me, and two crewmembers lived on a boat for 21 days. We learned to sail and scuba dive, while studying marine science and eco-preservation. What did you do at your summer program? The better question would be: what didn’t I do? Swimming in crystal blue water, turtle tagging, sea grass studies, and daily marine biology became my way of life for a rewarding three weeks! Additionally, we worked with a local Youth Empowerment Program, teaching children how to preserve and care for their environment. By the end of my trip, I had gained my advanced scuba diving certification, helped my crew tag three turtles, completed 28 hours of community service, and most of all, learned how to sail a large catamaran sail boat.
The most memorable part of my experience was our bioluminescent splash. In the oceans there are billions upon billions of tiny, microscopic plankton floating in the water, some of which have a very unique protection method that consists of glowing. When disturbed, they give off an underwater lightening bug effect. After a short late-night lesson on the biological workings of this phenomenal process, my crew and I grabbed our snorkel masks, shut off all of the boat lights and jumped in. The scene that unfolded was breathtaking. As my arms and my legs moved, the plankton seemed to shoot from my fingers like sparks. The fact that such simple living organisms could produce such mesmerizing lights was awe-inspiring. What did you learn by attending this summer program? My experience with Sail Caribbean taught me the value of adventure. I learned that working hard and getting a few blisters on my palms from hauling in lines was absolutely worth the feeling that you get when the sails fill with air and your island destination comes into view. I also learned that persistence pays off in the end; that the risk of taking on a challenge is always worth its outcome; and most of all, the importance of family values. Living on a boat with twelve other people is full of ups and downs, but the bonds you form and the memories you make are unforgettable. If you trust and respect the people around you, you will always have a strong support team. Educationally, I gained a deeper understanding of how damaging pollution really is to our surroundings. Because of this experience, I changed the way I live my day-to-day life.
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Syracuse University Summer College
JKCP boasts over 20 summer programs, which include pre-college academics in multiple disciplines including digital journalism, music, science, tennis, golf, fitness, arts, and enrichment—all on college campuses, including the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, the Curtis Institute of Music, and Haverford Colleges. Program Location(s): Haverford, Philadelphia, Villanova, Pennsylvania Contact: Julian Krinsky Phone: (866) TRY-JKCP (879-5527) Email: imagine@jkcp.com Address: 610 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Website: www.jkcp.com
Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit and non-credit programs along with commuter and residential options. Program Location(s): Syracuse, New York Contact: Binh Huynh Phone: (315) 443-5000 Email: sumcoll@syr.edu Address: 700 University Avenue, Suite 403, Syracuse, NY 13210 Website: www.summercollege.syr.edu
Purdue University: GERI Summer Residential Camps Gifted and talented students come to Purdue University to experience programs designed to stimulate their imaginations and expand their abilities. Each program offers a wide range of recreational activities and a taste of college life. Program Location(s): West Lafayette, Indiana Contact: Stacey Folyer Phone: (765) 494-7243 Email: geri@purdue.edu Address: 100 North University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Website: www.purdue.edu/geri
Summer at Smith Summer at Smith offers diverse programs taught by world-class scholars for high school girls who want to pursue their more specialized interests in and out of the classroom. Students enjoy exploring new topics and experiencing the arts and culture of Northampton. Program Location(s): Northampton, Massachusetts Contact: Sarah Craig Phone: (413) 585-2165 Email: scraig@smith.edu Address: 42 West Street, Garrison Hall, Northampton, MA 01063 Website: www.smith.edu/summer
Texas Tech University - IDEAL Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Summer@Rensselaer Summer residential enrichment programs allow high school students the chance to participate in non-credit programs that build their future. Each academic enrichment program is individually priced. Click the program listing name online for details. Program Location(s): Troy, New York Contact: Mike Gunther Phone: (518) 276-8351 Email: gunthm@rpi.edu Address: 110 8th Street, Troy, NY 12180 Website: summer.rpi.edu
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IDEAL's mission is to provide distinctive and unique outreach programs that promote academic excellence and diversity. All programs are designed to give students a successful academic experience on a university campus. Program Location(s): Lubbock, Texas Contact: Amanda Foster Phone: (806) 742-2420 Email: ideal.mail@ttu.edu Address: P.O. Box 41008, Lubbock, TX 79409 Website: www.ideal.ttu.edu
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University of Dallas: Arete in Irving An enriching educational experience through the introduction of UD’s nationally recognized Core Curriculum. Students will initiate their journey to freedom by exploring essential texts of Western Civilization and reflecting on works of fine art, music, and film. Program Location(s): Irving, Texas Contact: Ms. Jennifer Massicci Phone: (972) 721-5181 Email: udsummer@udallas.edu Address: 1845 East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062 Website: www.udallas.edu/academics/summer/hs/arete
Enrichment
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School July 1-August 4, 2 0 12 Five weeks of exploration and discovery. We offer Residential/ Day programs for motivated students. You will enjoy full access to our campus with its state-of-theart Phelps Science Center, the world’s largest secondary school library, and expansive athletic facilities. Our UPPER SCHOOL program is for students who have completed grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. ACCESS EXETER, a program of accelerated study in the arts and sciences, is open to students who have completed grades 7 or 8.
www.exeter.edu/summer
ACCESS CHESHIRE at the Academy ACCESS CHESHIRE is a four-week interdisciplinary course of study in the arts and sciences open to intellectually motivated students entering grades 7-10. Clusters include Festival of China, Future Earth, Cheshire CSI, Into Thin Air, and Media and Society. Program Location(s): Cheshire, Connecticut Contact: Diane Cook Phone: (203) 439-7400 Email: summer@cheshireacademy.org Address: 10 Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 Website: www.cheshireacademy.org/summer
Tel 603.777.3488 y www.exeter.edu/summer
Phillips Academy: Summer Session Phillips Academy Summer Session is the premier summer enrichment program. For five weeks students prepare for the rigors of the best colleges by participating in a global community, college counseling, and more in a traditional boarding school setting. Program Location(s): Andover, Massachusetts Contact: Kali Girardi Phone: (978) 749-4404 Email: summer@andover.edu Address: 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 Website: www.andover.edu/summer
Maine Teen Camp is the premier overnight summer camp for teens. Elective program featuring:
Rock Music | Tennis | Waterskiing | Wakeboarding Cooking | Creative Arts | Performance Arts Sports | Trips | Community Service and much more!
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Phillips Exeter Academy: Summer School Bright, motivated students experience five weeks of academic exploration in state-of-the-art facilities. Program Location(s): Exeter, New Hampshire Contact: Summer School Office Phone: (603) 777-3488 Email: summer@exeter.edu Address: 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833 Website: www.exeter.edu/summer
Portsmouth Abbey's Summer Program The Portsmouth Abbey Summer Program is designed for thoughtful students looking for academic enrichment with peers from around the world in a beautiful location on the water. Fun, interesting, and with a touch of spirituality. Program Location(s): Portsmouth, Rhode Island Contact: Tim Seeley Phone: (401) 643-1225 Email: tseeley@portsmouthabbey.org Address: 285 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Website: www.portsmouthabbey.org/ summerprogram
Reach Cambridge Reach Cambridge is a well-established international summer school that combines excellence in academic study with engaging activities, enriching excursions to famous iconic UK sites, as well as residence within the world-famous Cambridge University. Program Location(s): Cambridge, United Kingdom Contact: Jenny Evans Phone: +44 (0) 870 8031 732 Email: info@reachcambridge.com Address: 23 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1AH United Kingdom Website: www.reachcambridge.com
Ross School – Ross Summer Term
Students learning the fundamentals of lab work at Penn Engineering’s Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology. See listing on page 21, ad on page 32.
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A summer boarding or day program for students wanting to excel at the university admissions process and/or improve their English—all while enjoying the natural beauty and ocean beaches of the Hamptons in New York. Program Location(s): East Hampton, New York Contact: Admissions Office Phone: (631) 907-5400 Email: admissions@ross.org Address: 18 Goodfriend Drive, East Hampton, New York 11937 Website: www.ross.org/summerterm
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Tilton Summer: High School Readiness Program
Math, Science & Engineering
Are you ready? Students can join Tilton Summer for a unique five-week program, incorporating language arts and math, study and time management skills, and athletics or theatre—designed to set you up for success in high school as you transition from 8th to 9th grade. Be ready! Program Location(s): Tilton, New Hampshire Contact: Roland Lemay Phone: (603) 286-1758 Email: summer@tiltonschool.org Address: 30 School Street, Tilton, NH 03276 Website: www.tiltonschool.org/readiness
Acadia Institute of Oceanography: Intermediate Program
Language Arts Emerson College: Creative Writers Workshop A focused pre-college writing program where young writers concentrate on fiction, poetry, graphic novel, and magazine writing. Students finish with a final portfolio review, contribute to an anthology, and present a reading. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Emerson College: Summer Journalism Institute The Journalism Institute provides high school students with basic techniques and approaches to produce journalism with words, images, and/or sound. Students explore reporting news and feature stories in print, broadcast, online, and over mobile technology. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Oceanography via natural history—learn basic marine concepts and lab procedures. Program offers credit for first advanced session. Program Location(s): Seal Harbor, Maine Contact: Sheryl Gilmore Phone: (800) 375-0058 Email: info@acadiainstitute.com Address: P.O. Box 285, Seal Harbor, ME 04675 Website: www.acadiainstitute.com
Boston University: Research Internship Program The Research Internship in Science & Engineering provides academically-motivated rising high school seniors with the opportunity to conduct universitylevel research in state-of-the-art laboratories. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Matthew Cobb, Program Coordinator Phone: (617) 353-1378 Email: rise@bu.edu Address: 755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs
Student working in the studio at the RWU Summer Academy in Architecture at Roger Williams University. See listing on page 8, ad on page 11.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
sailing & scuba diving adventures Watersports • Community Service • Marine Biology Leadership Training • Academic Credit Island Exploration • Cultural Enrichment sailcaribbean.com
iD Gaming Academy Summer Program for Teens Teens level up and gain a competitive edge for college and future careers! Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact with the pros, and play in gaming tournaments. iPhone® game development, Xbox 360® programming, and more. Held at Stanford, Harvard, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylviania, Texas Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idgamingacademy.com
iD Programming Academy for Teens
Make Art Ireland: Summer 2012 Painting, Drawing & Photography
www.cowhousestudios.com
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
summer college FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
JULY 1 - AUGUST 10, 2012 Summer College has something for everyone! More than 20 programs and 50 college-level courses to choose from. Attend for 2-, 4-, or 6-week sessions.
Visit www.summercollege.syr.edu/teenlife
Love programming and robotics? Spend two weeks with other teens who share your interests. Interact with industry pros and discover a potential career. Courses: iPhone app development, robotics engineering, and more. Held at Stanford, Yale, Duke, UCLA, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina. Contact: Sheryl Gilmore Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idprogrammingacademy.com
iD Tech Camps & Teen Academies Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Ages 7-17 create iPhone apps, programs, video games, movies, and 3D models. Weeklong, day, and overnight programs held at 60+ prestigious universities in 27 states including Stanford, Princeton, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and more Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.internaldrive.com
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Shattuck–St. Mary’s BioScience Scholars’ summer Camp Residential camps, both week-long summer camps and weekend school year camps, for high school students who are keenly interested in science and are looking for hands-on experiences in the fields of medicine, biomedical engineering, and biomedical research. Program Location(s): Faribault, Minnesota Contact: Maren LaLiberty, MD Phone: (507) 333-1546 Email: maren.laliberty@s-sm.org Address: P.O. Box 218, 1000 Shumway Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021 Website: www.ssmbioscience.org
Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST) The Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST) at the University of Pennsylvania welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore engineering at the college level, combining sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting-edge technologies. Program Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contact: Paige Harker Phone: (215) 898-0053 Email: saast@seas.upenn.edu Address: 220 South 33rd Street, 111 Towne Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Website: www.seas.upenn.edu/saast
ADVENTURE/TRIPS Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI): Independent Homestay Teens 14 and up can get a taste of what it’s really like to live in another country with a one- to four-week homestay program, making lifelong friendships as they share in the meals, daily life, and cultural traditions of a host family. Program Location(s): France, Ireland, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) 227-6231 Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad
Deer Hill Expeditions "Find Yourself in the Middle of Nowhere." Unique combination of real wilderness adventures (rafting, canoeing, backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, etc.) combined with meaningful service projects with Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Tico people. Program Location(s): Costa Rica, United States Contact: Doug and Beverly Capelin, Founders and Owners Phone: (970) 533-7492 Email: info@deerhillexpeditions.com Address: P.O. Box 180, Mancos, CO 81328 Website: www.deerhillexpeditions.com
Discovery Student Adventures Discovery Student Adventures offers teacher-led educational trips to domestic and international destinations for students in grades 5 through12. Our travelers go behind the scenes with hands-on instruction from local experts and experience exhilarating activities that capture the adventurous spirit of Discovery. Program Location(s): Arctic, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Galapagos, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States Contact: Robert Hyde Phone: (866) 963-3417 Email: info@discoverystudentadventures.com Address: 1956 Ambassador Way, Spokane, WA 99224 Website: www.discoverystudentadventures.com/teenlife
GVI Foundations GVI Foundations provides those aged 15 to 17 the opportunity to broaden their perspective through lifechanging, hands-on, international development work. Trips feature volunteering, cultural exploration, and adventure excursions. Program Location(s): Costa Rica, Fiji, Greece, India, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, Thailand Contact: Paul Campbell Phone: (888) 653-6028 Email: info@gvifoundations.com Address: 66 Long Wharf, Suite 562 S, Boston, MA 02110 Website: www.gvifoundations.com
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Kuchanga Travel Kuchanga Travel places volunteers with opportunities in schools, orphanages, wildlife conservation, and community programs in East and South Africa. Use your skills to help appreciative communities. Kuchanga also arranges great adventures for you while abroad! Program Location(s): Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar Contact: Joanne Trangle Phone: (612) 432-4473 Email: info@kuchangatravel.com Address: 5536 Loring Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Website: www.kuchangatravel.com
Sail Caribbean: Sailing, SCUBA & Marine Science The leader in teen sailing, scuba, marine biology, and community service programs. No experience required. Our focus is on experiential learning, leadership training, and personal growth. Sixth graders to college age can choose from eight program groups. Program Location(s): Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Leeward Islands Contact: Mike Liese Phone: (800) 321-0994 Email: info@sailcaribbean.com Address: 256 Main Street, Suite 1203, Northport, NY 11768 Website: www.sailcaribbean.com
Tilton Summer Learning Expeditions: The River Tilton Summer is proud to present the Connecticut River, a three-week long interdisciplinary expedition on the river focusing on the critical topics of environmental stewardship, global citizenship, and American society today. Program Location(s): Tilton, New Hampshire; the Connecticut River Contact: Roland Lemay Phone: (603) 286-1758 Email: summer@tiltonschool.org Address: 30 School Street, Tilton, NH 03276 United States Website: www.tiltonschool.org/theriver
Trail Blazers Camps
Teen experimenting in the lab with ShattuckSt. Mary's BioScience Scholars' Summer Camps. See listing on page 21, ad on page 27.
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For 125 years, Trail Blazers has been providing unique outdoor experiential adventures. Build outdoor survival skills, challenge yourself, and have a summer of a lifetime on our forested 1,100 acres, including a 55-acre lake. Program Location(s): Montague, New Jersey Contact: Anna Lemler, Program Director Phone: (212) 929-7106 Email: alemler@trailblazers.org Address: 153 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001 Website: www.trailblazers.org
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Travel for Teens (TFT)
Travel for Teens: Classic Italy
Travel for Teens believes that travel should be both fun and enriching. TFT offers cultural exploration, community service, and photography trips to Europe, South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Program Location(s): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Fiji, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey Contact: Ned Clark Phone: (888) 457-4534 Email: info@travelforteens.com Address: 900 West Valley Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087 Website: www.travelforteens.com
Travel for Teens offers numerous trips to Italy every summer. Learn about the rich history of this ancient land in Rome, Florence, and Venice, do valuable community service work in Sicily or the Cinque Terre, and learn photography in Tuscany! Program Location(s): Venice, The Cinque Terre, Tuscany, and Rome, Italy Contact: Ned Clark Phone: (888) 457-4534 Email: info@travelforteens.com Address: 900 West Valley Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087 Website: www.travelforteens.com/trip/ Classic-Italy/overview
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5-WEEK CREDIT PROGRAMS College Writing
Arts and Communication Pre-College Programs
Film Writing Film Production
5-WEEK STUDIO PROGRAMS Acting Studio Creative Writers Workshop Filmmakers Studio
Are you a high school student with a passion for the arts or communication? Pursue your creative interests and develop your talents in a pre-college summer academic program at Emerson College. Five-week programs and two-week summer institutes begin July 8, 2012. Apply early. Space is limited.
Musical Theatre Studio Stage Design Studio Studio Television Writing & Production
2-WEEK SUMMER INSTITUTES Journalism Political Communication, Advocacy & Leadership
Summer 2012 Program Information: Department of Professional Studies 120 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts I 617-824-8280
emerson.edu/ce
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Travel for Teens: Paris and the South of France
ummer las ere s ts a lifetime h W Overnight • Ages 9-17 • Co-ed • 2,4,6 & 8 weeks Located in southern New Jersey
Call Camp Directors Jennie or Cori for more information.
www.appelfarmartscamp.org • (800) 394-8478
SMFA Boston’s 3 or 5-week 2012 Pre-College Summer Studio Earn up to 5 college credits in this intensive artmaking experience, with a 6:1 student to faculty ratio, individual studio space, portfolio and college application guidance and access to the renowned Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Learn more, apply and ask questions at: smfa.edu/precollege precollege@smfa.edu 617-369-3643
Travel for Teens offers a variety of trips to France. Live Parisian culture like a local, visit the French Riviera on the sunny Mediterranean Sea, take your French language up a notch, or learn to use your camera like a pro on our Paris Photography trip! Program Location(s): Paris, Nice, Eze, St. Paul de Vence, France Contact: Ned Clark Phone: (888) 457-4534 Email: info@travelforteens.com Address: 900 West Valley Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087 Website: www.travelforteens.com/trip/paris-and-thesouth-of-france/overview
United Synagogue Youth (USY) United Synagogue Youth's ten unique summer programs provide an exciting way to explore the Jewish culture while traveling. Four of them take place in North America, three just in Israel, and three programs that travel to both Europe and Israel. Program Location(s): Europe, Israel, North America Contact: Ben Varon Phone: (212) 533-7800 x1117 Email: varon@uscj.org Address: 820 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Website: www.usy.org/escape
Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel offers 7 program types in 19 countries–Active Teen Tours, Baseball Tours, Community Service, Language Programs, Pre-College Enrichment, Global Adventure and ON TOUR for 11th and 12th grade-completing students. Program Location(s): Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador/Galapagos, Europe (England, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland), Fiji, Israel, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Thailand and the United States (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming) Contact: Symon Hay Phone: (800) 767-0227 Email: info@westcoastconnection.com Address: 154 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Website: www.westcoastconnection.com or www.360studenttravel.com
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Omega Teen Camp
ARTS
All Arts Appel Farm Arts Camp For more than 50 years, summers at Appel Farm have transformed the lives of young people who develop artistic talents, gain self-confidence, and make friendships that last a lifetime. Programs available in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and more. Program Location(s): Elmer, New Jersey Contact: Cori Solomon Phone: (800) 394-8478 Email: camp@appelfarm.org Address: 457 Shirley Road, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318 Website: www.appelfarmartscamp.org
ArtsAbroad ArtsAbroad provides music, acting, art, design, and dance camp, workshop, and travel programs in Europe and the Caribbean. A teacher accompanies all programs. Open to students worldwide, ages 15-19. Prepare for college, see the world, and improve your art! Program Location(s): Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy Contact: Joanne Kramb Phone: (703) 204-0678 Email: info@artsabroad.org Address: P.O. Box 2431, Falls Church, VA 22042 Website: www.artsabroad.org
ArtsBridge Summer 2012 The ArtsBridge Summer program, held in August in NYC, gives students who are interested in acting or musical theater as a major (or minor) in college specialized guidance on the admissions process. The program is led by top faculty from Boston Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon, Rider University, Emerson College, and Pace University. Program Location(s): New York, New York Contact: Holly Moye, Director of Summer Programs Phone: (855) 778-ARTS (2787) Email: info@artsbridge.com Address: Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, New York City, NY 10001 Website: www.artsbridge.com
A fun, funky, sleepaway camp located not far from New York City and Boston. It is a 5-week camp, but most campers come for a 2-week session. About 350 teenagers come to Omega Teen Camp each year, where they choose from over 50 activities offered daily. Program Location(s): Holmes, New York Contact: Adam Simon Phone: (877) 944-2002 Email: adams@eomega.org Address: 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12580 Website: www.omegateencamp.com
Oxbow Summer Art Camp Oxbow Summer Art Camp is a unique residential art-immersion program for teens. Teaching artists encourage the exploration of each student’s creativity and vision. Campers develop art skills, life-long friendships, and personally significant pieces. Program Location(s): Napa, California Contact: Susan Lynn Smith, Director Phone: (707) 592-6295 Email: summercamp@oxbowschool.org Address: 530 Third Street, Napa, CA 94559 Website: www.oxbowsummercamp.org
SCAD Rising Star Programs For youth and teens: Pre-College: Rising Star is a five-week residential program in Savannah for rising seniors. SCAD Summer Seminars is a one-week program available in Atlanta and Savannah for high school students; and Art Smarts is a day camp for ages 6-14. Program Location(s): Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia Contact: Danielle Debien Phone: (912) 257-8328 Email: savannahsss@scad.edu Address: P.O. Box 2072, Savannah, GA 31415 Website: www.scad.edu/summer
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US Performing Arts Camps Intensive performing arts and digital media programs designed to nourish the student’s dream and improve his or her skill. Taught by professionals and college faculty who love to teach, these programs allow you try on a college to see if the fit is right! Program Location(s): California, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, DC Contact: Karen Clinton Phone: (888) 497-3553 Email: info@usperformingarts.com Address: 100 Meadowcreek Drive, Suite 102, Corte Madera, CA 94925 Website: www.usperformingarts.com
Dance Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy
The "Walk of Flags" representing countries attending Summer Session at Phillips Academy. See listing on page 17, ad on page 6.
The Putney School Summer Programs In-depth exploration and enrichment in the visual and performing arts, creative writing, ESOL, or sustainability (through our Farm program). Students enroll in two half-day studio workshops, afternoon recreational sports activities, and evening arts electives. Program Location(s): Putney, Vermont Contact: Thomas D. Howe, Director Phone: (802) 387-6297 Email: summer@putneyschool.org Address: 418 Houghton Brook Road, Putney, VT 05346 Website: www.putneyschool.org/summer
Summer Stages Dance is a prestigious workshop-intensive and acclaimed performance series, now in its 15th year. The Workshop lies at the heart of our programming, and is led by faculty drawn from the world’s premiere contemporary companies. Program Location(s): Concord, Massachusetts Contact: Amy Spencer, Co-Director Phone: (978) 402-2339 Email: summerstagesdance@concordacademy.org Address: 166 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 Website: www.summerstagesdance.org
Filmmaking & Digital Media Emerson College: Pre-College Filmmakers Studio A pre-college program in which students develop strong and practical story ideas, visualize those ideas in storyboards, and realize ideas in short film form. Students shoot on digital video, edit on Final Cut Pro for DVD output, and the web. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
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Music
The Ingenium Academy Music Summer School
Hartwick College Summer Music Festival
A unique musical and cultural experience for 14- to 18-year-old talented musicians from all over the world. Exclusive instruction from world renowned professionals, performances in top British venues, and fun day trips. Vocal and instrumental programs available. Program Location(s): Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom Contact: Rebecca Hawley Phone: +44 (0) 20 7060 4076 Email: info@ingeniumacademy.com Address: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX United Kingdom Website: www.ingeniumacademy.com
Through exploration, discovery, and growth, the festival seeks to inspire and challenge each and every musician. Students perform alongside artistic faculty and attend master classes, workshops, and methods courses on every instrument. Programs include a composers workshop, musical theatre, and rock orchestra. Program Location(s): Oneanta, New York Contact: Office of Admissions Phone: (888) HARTWICK (427-8942) Email: musicfestival@hartwick.edu Address: 1 Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 Website: www.hartwickmusicfestival.org
Shattuck-St. Mary’s
BioScience Scholars’ Summer Camps
A Week-long Immersion into the World of Biomedical Science • Organ Dissections • Biomedical Engineering Projects • Laboratory Research • Interaction with Physicians and Scientists
June 10 – 15 or June 17 – 22, 2012 www.ssmbioscience.org • College Prep • Boarding & Day • Grades 6-12 • Faribault, Minnesota ssm3109
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Theatre Arts Emerson College: Musical Theatre Studio Students take singing, acting, and dance classes to learn the art of performing live musical theater, and polish their skills through master classes and rehearsals. Students refine audition pieces and perform selections in a final showcase. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Emerson College: Pre-College Acting Studio An intensive pre-college acting program, consisting of acting, voice, and movement classes for the stage. Students polish their performance skills in master classes and rehearsals; refine audition pieces; and perform selections in a final showcase. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Emerson College: Pre-College Stage Design Studio A pre-college opportunity to explore the elements of theater design, concentrating on scenic design and drafting, lighting design, costume design and rendering, stage makeup, mask design and construction, and portfolio preparation. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts French Woods offers summer camp programs in dance, theater, music, circus, magic, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll, and horseback riding for children from 7-17 years old. Program Location(s): Hancock, New York Contact: Michael Knauf Phone: (800) 634-1703 or (954) 346-7455 Email: admin@frenchwoods.com Address: 350 Bouchoux Brook Road, Hancock, NY 13783 Website: www.frenchwoods.com
New York University Tisch School of the Arts Programs are offered in New York City and Dublin. Students receive professional training in acting, filmmaking, musical theatre, playwriting and screenwriting, photography, or recorded music. Students earn six college credits. Program Location(s): Ireland and the United States Contact: Office of Special Programs Phone: (212) 998-1500 Email: tisch.special.info@nyu.edu Address: 721 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10003 Website: bit.ly/tsCPhr
Visual Arts Cow House Studios, Art on the Farm Make art in Ireland this summer, study painting, drawing, and photography. Live on our family farm, work in a beautiful studio, and travel the county from Dublin to the West. This course is ideal for building a portfolio for AP art courses and college applications. Program Location(s): Ireland Contact: Frank Abruzzese & Rosie O’Gorman Phone: (800) 677-0628 Email: info@cowhousestudios.com Address: Ballybawn, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, WX Ireland Website: www.cowhousestudios.com
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Emerson College: Studio TV Writing and Production
iD Visual Arts Academy Summer Program for Teens
A pre-college opportunity to explore the field of television through intensive training in various aspects of television writing and production classes. Students write a mini-episode of a TV program, shoot digital video, and edit projects on Final Cut Pro. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Love taking photos or making movies? Spend two weeks creating movies and taking photos! Teens use Photoshop, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro to create portfolios. Explore cities and campuses for the perfect backdrop. Held at Stanford and New York University. Program Location(s): California, New York Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idvisualartsacademy.com
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Student painting in the studio during Art on the Farm, Cow House Studios' three-week program in the visual arts. See listing on page 28, ad on page 20.
summer scholars experience campus life, make friends, and have fun while learning from the best
Summer Scholars is a learning adventure where rising high school seniors and juniors participate in classes and get a taste of college life on the Furman campus! Challenge your mind with laboratory research, field trips, lectures, debates, and projects led by some of Furman's favorite professors. Classes for 2011 Summer Scholars include: Leadership Quest, Protest!, Mock Trial, Marketing & Business Administration, Theatre: Remember me in LIGHT!, Prehealth/Medical Career, Fit for Life, Psychology, Conducting, Sustainability, and more! Two sessions: July 8-14 and July 15-21, 2012 Learn more about Summer Scholars online at www.engagefurman.com. Summer Scholars 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613-5245
SUMMER PROGRAMS
School of the MFA: Pre-College Summer Studio
Parsons The New School for Design–Summer Programs
Earn up to five college credits in this intensive artmaking experience, with a 6:1 student to faculty ratio, individual studio space, portfolio and college application guidance, and access to the renowned Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Debra Samdperil Phone: (617) 369-3643 Email: precollege@smfa.edu Address: 230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Website: www.smfa.edu/precollege
Students from around the world join the Parsons community every summer to take part in renowned programs in New York and abroad to explore art and design, build new skills, and leave with confidence to create expressive work that matters. Program Location(s): New York City, New York; Paris, France Contact: Parsons SPACE Phone: (212) 229-8933 Email: summer@newschool.edu Address: 66 Fifth Avenue, Room 200, New York, NY 10011 Website: www.newschool.edu/ parsons-summer
COMMUNITY SERVICE American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS) Get your hands dirty this summer hammering, painting, shoveling, and helping out people in need. AJSS volunteers work in communities across the U.S. doing immersive volunteer service. Improve someone’s life, explore somewhere new, and create something real. Program Location(s): United States Contact: Rafi Glazer Phone: (301) 767-3930 Email: info@ajss.org Address: 10319 Westlake Boulevard, Suite 193, Bethesda, MD 20817 Website: www.ajss.org
Students exploring China with Sino Language Gateway. See listings on pages 31 and 36, ad on page 39.
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Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS) AMIGOS is a non-profit, founded in 1965, that inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences. AMIGOS believes that young people have the power to be catalysts for social change. Program Location(s): Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru Contact: Daniel Pacheco Phone: (713) 782-5290 x116 Email: volunteer@amigoslink.org Address: 5618 Star Lane, Houston, TX 77057 Website: www.amigoslink.org
Center for Cultural Interchange: Volunteer Abroad This special summer program for teens takes place at a wildlife rescue center in the heart of Costa Rica’s rainforest. Help the environment while staying with a welcoming host family in a safe, rural community and enjoying hiking, ziplining, and more. Program Location(s): Costa Rica Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) 227-6231 Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad
Sino Language Gateway (SLG): China Leadership & Service Program Fulfill your service requirement with English teaching and leadership opportunities in China. Participants will do team-teaching to a class of Chinese kids and earn up to 80 service hours. Program includes Chinese learning, traveling, and more. Program Location(s): Beijing or Hangzhou, China Contact: Anna Yu Phone: (866) WITH-SLG Email: info@sinolanguage.org Address: P.O. Box 23634, San Jose, CA 95153 Website: www.sinolanguage.org
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- Immerse yourself in Spanish - Become a part of a latin american community - Lead Community projects
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For High School Rising Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores FIVE COURSES OFFERED:
Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Nanotechnology, Robotics Three weeks long, intensive, exhilarating, and lots of fun and camaraderie!
July 8 – 27, 2012 Application Deadline: May 25, 2012
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United Planet: Short-Term Volunteer Quest United Planet places volunteers in several countries around the world. Volunteers may travel as individuals or in groups; live with host families; and work in community projects. They enjoy excursions, language classes, and excellent support. Programs offered are for one to 52 weeks. Program Location(s): Ages 16-18 are welcome in Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Romania; Ages 18 and over are welcome in over 30 countries. Contact: Mary Babic Phone: quest@unitedplanet.org Email: (617) 267-7763 Address: 11 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.unitedplanet.org/short-term-volunteer-abroad
VISIONS Service Adventures Since 1989, VISIONS has set the standard for international and domestic community service programs. Programs blend service, cultural immersion, and adventurous exploration. High school and middle school programs take place in under-resourced communities around the world. French and Spanish immersion in some locations. Program Location(s): Alaska, Mississippi, Montana, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Galapagos, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Nicaragua, Peru Contact: Katherine Dayton Phone: (406) 551-4423 Email: info@visionsserviceadventures.com Address: 321 East Main Street, Suite 426, Bozeman, MT 59715 Website: www.visionsserviceadventures.com
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)
CESA Languages Abroad
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Youth For Understanding (YFU) has exemplified excellence in international youth exchange worldwide since 1951. YFU USA brings 2,000 international students to the US each year and sends about 500 American students overseas. Program Location(s): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela Contact: Admissions Phone: (800) TEENAGE (833-6243) Email: admissions@yfu.org Address: 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817 Website: www.yfu-usa.org
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iD Gaming Academy Summer Program for Teens
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Drexel University Computing Academy Drexel University Computing Academy is a five-week, residential summer computing experience at Drexel University. The program is open to current high school sophomores and juniors, with no residency requirements. Program Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contact: Dr. Brenda Sheridan Phone: (215) 895-1952 Email: duca@idrexel.edu Address: 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Website: www.drexel.edu/duca
Emagination Computer Camp A balanced program in two-week sessions, Computer Camp gives campers time to become part of a community, make friends, build self-confidence, and take advantage of three different technology workshops each day. Technology learning plus summer camp fun! Program Location(s): Waltham, Massachusetts Contact: Kathi Rigg Phone: (877) 248-0206 Email: camp@computercamps.com Address: 54 Stiles Road, Suite 205, Salem, NH 03079 Website: www.computercamps.com
Emagination Game Design Camp In cooperation with Rick Goodman, legendary designer of the Age of Empires and Empire Earth video game series, teens experience what it’s like to work at today’s top game design studios, choose a role on a team, and design and build a 3D video game. Program Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia; Waltham, Massachusetts Contact: Kathi Rigg Phone: (877) 248-0206 Email: camp@computercamps.com Address: 54 Stiles Road, Suite 205, Salem, NH 03079 Website: www.computercamps.com
Teens level up and gain a competitive edge for college and future careers! Immerse in game creation, build a portfolio, interact with the pros, and play in gaming tournaments. iPhone® game development, Xbox 360® Programming, and more. Held at Stanford, Harvard, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylviania, Texas Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idgamingacademy.com
iD Programming Academy for Teens Love programming and robotics? Spend two weeks with other teens who share your interests. Interact with industry pros and discover a potential career. Courses: iPhone app development, Robotics Engineering, and more. Held at Stanford, Yale, Duke, UCLA, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idgamingacademy.com
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
iD Tech Camps & Teen Academies Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Ages 7-17 create iPhone apps, programs, video games, movies, and 3D models. Weeklong, day, and overnight programs held at 60+ prestigious universities in 27 states including Stanford, Princeton, and other locations. Program Location(s): California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and more Contact: Program Advisors Phone: (888) 709-TECH (8324) Email: info@internaldrive.com Address: 42 West Campbell Avenue, Suite 301, Campbell, CA 95008 Website: www.idgamingacademy.com
LANGUAGE Center for Cultural Interchange: Language Schools Language school programs draw teens 14-18 from around the world to learn a language through a mix of intensive classes and cultural activities, excursions, and fun social events. A four-week language program is the equivalent of a year of college instruction. Program Location(s): Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Spain Contact: Anna Kacyn Phone: (888) 227-6231 Email: info@greenhearttravel.org Address: 746 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 Website: www.cci-exchange.org/travelabroad
CESA Languages Abroad CESA offers summer language programs in quality language schools across Europe, Latin America, and more for beginner to advanced levels, from one week to 12 weeks in duration. CESA works with each of the language colleges personally and draws on years of first-hand experience. Program Location(s): Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Spain Contact: Katherine Brand Phone: 1 (44) 1209 211800 Email: info@cesalanguages.com Address: CESA House, Pennance Road, Lanner, TR16 5TQ United Kingdom Website: www.cesalanguages.com
CIEE Summer High School Abroad Get more than a suntan this summer! Build your language skills through cultural immersion and explore the world with CIEE Summer High School Abroad programs. Program Location(s): China, Japan Contact: Carol Campos Phone: (800) 40-STUDY (407-8839) Email: hsabroad@ciee.org Address: 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101 Website: www.ciee.org/hsabroad
Learning Programs International (LPI) LPI is the high school division of International Studies Abroad (ISA), which provides college and gap year programs. LPI provides high school students with the opportunity to study at accredited foreign universities for college credit. Optional volunteering. Program Location(s): China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Peru, Spain Contact: Brian Pirttima Phone: (512) 474-1041 Email: lpi@lpiabroad.com Address: 1112 West Ben White Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704 Website: www.lpiabroad.com
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Student profile
In His Own Words
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What has had the biggest impact on you traveling with People to People? The bonds that I formed with other delegates have been truly everlasting. I still keep regular correspondence with many of the people I have met along the way. Just this afternoon, I was chatting with a girl from an Ohio delegation that I met on top of the Eiffel Tower two years ago, and yesterday I Skyped with a friend from Guam I met this summer at the International Diplomacy Conference.
Do you have a favorite People to People moment? I have two.
Jack Tyler Anderson
is a 17-year-old International Baccalaureate High School Student and People to People Ambassador from Winter Park, FL.
When did you become involved in the People to People Ambassador Programs? I became involved with People to People when my fifth grade teacher nominated me to travel with the organization back in 2005. Ever since, I have spent my summers traveling abroad. I have visited 9 different countries, in addition to the various Leadership Summits I have attended with People to People.
What is the mission of People to People Ambassador Programs? People to People Ambassador Programs’ have a longstanding commitment to improving the future of the world through global education and understanding. For nearly 50 years, young Ambassadors have fulfilled the vision of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, author of the People to People movement, by developing friendships across international borders. Eisenhower believed that “peaceful relations between nations require mutual respect between individuals.”
Standing in the middle of the Auschwitz death camp, the place where so many innocent people lost their lives. That moment epitomized what People to People’s mission of "peace through understanding" really means—and what that mission could have prevented. Another stand-out was last summer. I was able to meet and make friends with students from 13 countries at the 2011 Summit on International Diplomacy, based in Washington, D.C. and New York. I engaged in debates and discussions with other students about global economics; explored the U.S. Capitol; visited the UN headquarters and participated in a model UN.
How have your experiences influenced your aspirations? My many experiences with People to People have managed to shape my life in so many positive ways. After spending the last 6 years of my life as a People to People Ambassador, I can honestly say that I have developed a passion for diplomacy and a deep global understanding of other cultures and societies. People to People has left a heavy mark on my aspirations beyond high school, cultivating my interest in the international community and inspiring me to pursue a career as an officer in the United States Navy.
Do you have any final thoughts? I have two more years of high school, and a world of opportunities available to me through People to People programs. I intend to use them! I encourage all students with a passion for change to explore these types of opportunities. Eye opening doesn't even come close to describing the experiences I've had with People to People.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Lingua Service Worldwide Lingua Service Worldwide offers Spanish and French Language Summer Camps for teenagers in Spain, France, and Canada. Programs combine intensive foreign language lessons with daily activities and weekend excursions. Flexible program lengths from one to six weeks during the summer. Program Location(s): Canada, France, Spain Contact: Director, Lingua Service Worldwide Phone: (800) 394-5327 or (203) 938-7406 Email: info@linguaserviceworldwide.com Address: 14 1/2 Long Ridge Road, Redding, CT 06896 Website: www.linguaserviceworldwide.com/ summer.htm
Middlebury Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) MMLA is a four-week language immersion program for students in grades 8 through 12. The Academies take place each summer on select college campuses around the country. Languages include: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Program Location(s): California, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont Contact: Jamie Northrup Phone: (802) 443-2900 Email: mmla.info@middlebury.edu Address: 152 Maple Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 Website: www.mmla.middlebury.edu
SINO language gateway (SLG): China Language Program Learn Mandarin in China while experiencing the rich culture and exploring the country. SLG programs include intensive language study, extensive traveling, a worldwide student body, caring host-families, Chinese buddy, and 24/7 staff—that make it a life-changing experience. Program Location(s): Beijing, China Contact: Anna Yu Phone: (866) WITH-SLG Email: info@sinolanguage.org Address: P.O. Box 23634, San Jose, CA 95153 Website: www.sinolanguage.org
Sino Language Gateway (SLG): Chinese Language & Culture Immersion Sino Language Gateway summer language immersion programs are open to students ages 8 to 18. Learn Mandarin Chinese while experiencing the culture and exploring the country. Intensive language study, extensive traveling, a worldwide student body, and caring hostfamily are characteristic of SLG programs. After camp services includes LIVE online Mandarin lessons with a native speaker on a one-on-one basis. Program Location(s): Beijing or Hangzhou, China Contact: Anna Yu Phone: (877) WITH-SLG Email: info@sinolanguage.org Address: P.O. Box 23634, San Jose, CA 95153 Website: www.sinolanguage.org
SFYI International school SFYI offers a four-week French and Spanish language and cultural immersion program, along with a four-week community-service based environmental and cultural studies program in South Africa. SFYI combines language, travel adventure, and cultural activities! Program Location(s): Villesèque-des-Corbières, France; South Africa Contact: SFYI Admissions Phone: (877) 997-7686 Email: info@sfyi.org Address: 54 Wildwood Lane, Sandpoint, ID 83864 Website: www.sfyi.org
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Sol Abroad High School Summer Programs Sol Abroad offers affordable high school study abroad, gap year, and Spanish immersion programs in Oaxaca, Mexico; Heredia and Atenas, Costa Rica; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Granada, Spain for summer, semester, spring break, or winter break. Program Location(s): Buenos Aires, Argentina; Atenas, Costa Rica; Oaxaca, Mexico; Granada, Spain Contact: Brent Hunter Phone: (512) 380-1003 Email: info@solabroad.com Address: P.O. Box 523, Austin, TX 78767 Website: www.solabroad.com
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LEADERSHIP TRAINING International School for Earth Studies (ISES): Insight Quest ISES is a leadership school promoting education that bridges youth, animals, and the land. Our principal goal is to help students develop environmental responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the earth. Program Location(s): Ladysmith, Quebec, Canada Contact: Geoffrey Cushing Phone: (819) 647-3226 Email: info1@earth-studies.ca Address: 197 Fierobin Road, Ladysmith, QC J0X 2A0 Canada Website: www.earth-studies.ca/ises/ises_ insight_quest.html
Young Women's Leadership Expedition The Young Women’s Summer 2012 Leadership Expedition takes place in southwest Quebec. This three-week whitewater canoe adventure, expressly designed for young women, draws on the best practices of outdoor education, adolescent development, and leadership. Program Location(s): Ottawa River, Quebec, Canada Contact: Megan Chamberlain Phone: (802) 333-3405 Email: megan_chamberlain@alohafoundation.org Address: 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 Website: www.alohafoundation.org/ywlc
n Run on the Wind: Engineering a Clean Tomorrow For students entering grades 7–11 June 3–8, 2012
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Communication Emerson College: Poli-Comm Leadership Institute Political Communication Leadership Institute offers high school students an introduction to topics and approaches suitable for public service, social advocacy, civic engagement, crisis management, public policy, politics, and communicating with media. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Tori Weston Phone: (617) 824-8280 Email: continuing@emerson.edu Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 Website: www.emerson.edu/ce
Fashion FashionCampNYC Put down the fashion magazine and come to New York for an intensive five-day hands-on camp experience, taught by the experts, designers, and retailers you read about in your favorite glossy and aspire to work with one day. Program Location(s): New York, New York Contact: Gordon Josey Phone: (800) 461-8806 Email: info@fashioncampnyc.com Address: P.O. Box 219, Elmsford, NY 10523 Website: www.fashioncampnyc.com
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Fishing Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp An exciting week of hands-on fly fishing, fly tying, and conservation in a wild mountain stream environment at Shenandoah National Park. Girls and boys ages 13 through 17 learn to become skilled, responsible anglers and informed conservationists. June 24-29, 2012. Program Location(s): Syria, Virginia Contact: George Gaines Phone: (202) 904-3547 Email: gaines@tucamp.org Address: 3700 Kanawha Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015 Website: www.tucamp.org
Health & Fitness Camp Shane Weight-reducing camp featured on MTV, Discovery Channel, 20/20, and more. Great weight losses, portion-controlled meals, nutrition and cooking classes. Family-run since 1968. Camp Shane offers a cheerful program, beautiful grounds, and extensive activities. Program Location(s): Arizona, California, New York Contact: David Ettenberg Phone: (914) 271-4141 Email: office@campshane.com Address: 134 Teatown Road, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Website: www.campshane.com
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Healthcare Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth The Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth eagerly engages and prepares high school students interested in entering a variety of health-oriented professions during an intense, educational, and fun-filled week. Program Location(s): Hanover, NH Contact: Alex Thorngren Phone: (603) 653-1954 Email: health.careers.institute@dartmouth.edu Address: 30 Lafayette Street, 3rd Floor, Lebanon, NH 03766 Website: www.tdi.dartmouth.edu/hcid
Journalism Boston University Investigative Reporting Workshop The summer workshop at Boston University's College of Communications offers aspiring journalists and writers intensive training in investigative reporting and the chance to work side-by-side with veteran awardwinning local and national journalists on stories. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Joe Bergantino Phone: (617) 353-4546 Email: summerworkshop@necir-bu.org Address: 640 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.necir-bu.org
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Marine Science Sail Caribbean: Sailing, SCUBA & Marine Science
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The leader in teen sailing, scuba, marine biology, and community service programs. No experience required. Our focus is on experiential learning, leadership training, and personal growth. Sixth graders to college age can choose from eight program groups. Program Location(s): Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Leeward Islands Contact: Mike Liese Phone: (800) 321-0994 Email: info@sailcaribbean.com Address: 256 Main Street, Suite 1203, Northport, NY 11768 Website: www.sailcaribbean.com
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PARSONS SUMMER PROGRAMS 2012 Explore art and design or build a portfolio—in New York or Paris. ARE YOU NEW SCHOOL? www.newschool.edu/parsons-summer
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STRIVE Trips - Service Travel for Student Athletes Plan an athletic and service adventure to Kenya or Peru with Strive this summer! Experience new sights and cultures, complete community service projects, and immerse yourself in a new environment—all while training daily alongside peers and coaches. Program Location(s): Iten, Kenya; Pisac (Sacred Valley), Peru; New York, United States Contact: Katherine Trotzuk Phone: (917) 288-1146 Email: info@strivetrips.com Address: Park West Station, P.O. Box 20034, New York, NY 10025 Website: www.strivetrips.com
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Maine Teen Camp (MTC)
Ocean Classroom: Seafaring Camp Seafaring Camp is an exciting tall ship experience aboard a schooner sailing the New England Coast, crewed by student shipmates. Watch whales and visit historic ports. Learn maritime myths and legends. Take a turn at the wheel and find your courage. Program Location(s): New England Coast Contact: Susan Hodder Phone: (207) 633-2750 Email: agraham@oceanclassroom.org Address: 1 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Website: www.oceanclassroom.org
TRADITIONAL CAMP Camp Friendship Join Camp Friendship this summer for a culturally diverse summer camp experience full of fun and friendships. A traditional camp program where juniors and teens ages 7-16 can choose from more than 50 different activities to create a fun-packed summer. Program Location(s): Palmyra, Virginia Contact: Cris Higginbotham Phone: (800) 873-3223 Email: info@campfriendship.com Address: P.O. Box 145, Palmyra, VA 22963 Website: www.campfriendship.com
Camp Nashoba North Camp Nashoba North is a traditional co-ed camp for teens ages 7 to 17. Campers enjoy a modern camp in a beautiful setting with endless activities on water and land. Camp includes arts, athletics, animals, and more with an extensive golf and horseback program, great food, supportive staff, and individual choice programs. Program Location(s): Raymond, Maine Contact: The Seaward Family Phone: (978) 486-8236 Email: nashobafun@gmail.com Address: 198 Raymond Hill Road, Crescent Lake, Raymond, ME 01460 Website: www.campnashoba.com
MTC is the co-ed overnight summer camp for teens ages 13-17 that offers activities in rock music, tennis, waterskiing and wakeboarding, as well as sports, arts, and adventure. MTC celebrates diversity with campers from all over the USA and the world! Program Location(s): Porter, Maine Contact: Matt and Monique Pines Phone: (207) 625-8581 Email: mtc@teencamp.com Address: 481 Brownfield Road, Porter, ME 04068 Website: www.teencamp.com
Roaring Brook Camp for Boys "The Outdoor Specialists" providing instruction in outdoor sports and skills, wilderness backpack/ canoe trips and Vermont craft. Two-, four- and six-week sessions for boys ages 9-16. Self-reliance, resourcefulness, and will-to-achieve center Roaring Brook philosophy. Program Location(s): Bradford, Vermont Contact: Drs. J. Thayer and Candice L. Raines Phone: (800) 832-4295 or (802) 747-0282 Email: rainest@sover.net Address: 300 Grove Street, Unit 4, Rutland, VT 05701 Website: www.roaringbrookcamp.com
Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs make use of superb facilities directed by SBS faculty. Our summer offerings emphasize the development of confidence, the acquisition of skills, and the discovery of new talents and abilities. Program Location(s): Greenfield, Massachusetts Contact: Matt Fisher Phone: (413) 774-2711 Email: summerprograms@sbschool.org Address: 574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301 Website: www.sbschool.org
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Featured Listings 9 Academic Summer Institute at Morgan Park Academy
19 Emerson College: Creative Writers Workshop 28 Emerson College: Musical Theatre Studio
19 Acadia Institute of Oceanography: Intermediate Program
38 Emerson College: Poli-Comm Leadership Institute
17 ACCESS CHESHIRE at the Academy
28 Emerson College: Pre-College Acting Studio
30 American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS)
10 Emerson College: Pre-College Film Production
31 Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)
10 Emerson College: Pre-College Film Writing
25 Appel Farm Arts Camp
26 Emerson College: Pre-College Filmmakers Studio
25 ArtsAbroad
28 Emerson College: Pre-College Stage Design Studio
25 ArtsBridge Summer 2012
29 Emerson College: Studio TV Writing and Production
12 Aspire by API
19 Emerson College: Summer Journalism Institute
9 Beloit College Summer Fields
13 Emory University Pre-College Program
39 Boston University Investigative Reporting Workshop
38 FashionCampNYC
9 Boston University: High School Honors Program
28 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
19 Boston University: Research Internship Program
13 Furman University Summer Scholars
12 Boston University: Summer Challenge Program
21 GVI Foundations
12 Boston University: Summer Preview
27 Hartwick College Summer Music Festival
12 Brown University Pre-College Programs
39 Health Careers Institute at Darthmouth
13 Burton College Tours
20, 33 iD Gaming Academy Summer Program for Teens
41 Camp Friendship
20, 33 iD Programming Academy for Teens
41 Camp Nashoba North
20, 34 iD Tech Camps & Teen Academies
38 Camp Shane
29 iD Visual Arts Acadmy Summer Program for Teens
21 Center for Cultural Interchange: Independent Homestay
27 The Ingenium Academy Music Summer School
34 Center for Cultural Interchange: Language Schools
37 International School for Earth Studies: Insight Quest
31 Center for Cultural Interchange: Volunteer Abroad
16 Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs (JKCP)
34 CESA Languages Abroad
22 Kuchanga Travel
34 CIEE Summer High School Abroad
34 Learning Programs International (LPI)
28 Cow House Studios, Art on the Farm
36 Lingua Service Worldwide
21 Deer Hill Expeditions
41 Maine Teen Camp (MTC)
21 Discovery Student Adventures
36 Middlebury Monterey Language Academy (MMLA)
33 Drexel University Computing Academy
28 New York University Tisch School of the Arts
33 Emagination Computer Camp
41 Ocean Classroom: Seafaring Camp
33 Emagination Game Design Camp
25 Omega Teen Camp
10 Emerson College: College Writing for High School Students
25 Oxbow Summer Art Camp 30 Parsons The New School for Design–Summer Programs
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10 People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs
11 University of Dallas: Shakespeare in Italy
17 Phillips Academy: Summer Session
11 University of Delaware: Summer College
18 Phillips Exeter Academy: Summer School
26 US Performing Arts Camps
18 Portsmouth Abbey's Summer Program
32 VISIONS Service Adventures
16 Purdue University: GERI Summer Residential Camps 26 The Putney School Summer Programs
11 Washington University High School Summer Experiences
18 Reach Cambridge
24 Westcoast Connection/360° Student Travel
16 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Summer@Rensselaer
37 Young Women's Leadership Expedition
41 Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
32 Youth For Understanding USA
18 Ross School – Ross Summer Term
PROGRAMS By GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
8 RWU Summer Academy in Architecture 22, 40 Sail Caribbean: Sailing, Scuba & Marine Science
Africa
25 SCAD Rising Star Programs
21 Discovery Student Adventures
30 School of the MFA: Pre-College Summer Studio
21 GVI Foundations
36 SFYI International School
22 Kuchanga Travel
21 Shattuck-St. Mary’s BioScience Scholars’ Camp
36 SFYI International School
36 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): China Language Program
40 STRIVE Trips - Service Travel for Student Athletes
31 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): China Leadership & Service Program
23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
36 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): Chinese Language & Culture Immersion
32 VISIONS Service Adventures
24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel 32 Youth For Understanding USA
36 Sol Abroad High School Summer Programs
Asia
41 Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs
21 Center for Cultural Interchange: Independent Homestay
40 STRIVE Trips - Service Travel for Student Athletes
34 CESA Languages Abroad
21 Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST)
34 CIEE Summer High School Abroad 21 Discovery Student Adventures
16 Summer at Smith College
21 GVI Foundations
26 Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy
34 Learning Programs International (LPI)
16 Syracuse University Summer College
36 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): China Language Program
16 Texas Tech University - IDEAL
31 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): China Leadership & Service Program
22 Tilton Summer Learning Expeditions: The River 19 Tilton Summer: High School Readiness Program
36 Sino Language Gateway (SLG): Chinese Language & Culture Immersion
22 Trail Blazers Camps 23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
23 Travel for Teens: Classic Italy
32 United Planet: Short-Term Volunteer Quest
24 Travel for Teens: Paris and the South of France 38 Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp 32 United Planet: Short-Term Volunteer Quest 24 United Synagogue Youth (USY) 17 University of Dallas: Arete in Irving
24 United Synagogue Youth (USY) 32 VISIONS Service Adventures 24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel 32 Youth For Understanding USA
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Index Australia/Oceania
30 American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS)
21 Discovery Student Adventures
31 Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)
23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
25 Appel Farm Arts Camp
24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel
25 ArtsBridge Summer 2012
32 Youth For Understanding USA
12 Aspire by API
Europe 25 ArtsAbroad 12 Aspire by API
9 Beloit College Summer Fields 39 Boston University Investigative Reporting Workshop 9 Boston University: High School Honors Program
21 Center for Cultural Interchange: Independent Homestay
19 Boston University: Research Internship Program
34 Center for Cultural Interchange: Language Schools
12 Boston University: Summer Preview
31 Center for Cultural Interchange: Volunteer Abroad
12 Brown University Pre-College Programs
34 CESA Languages Abroad
13 Burton College Tours
28 Cow House Studios, Art on the Farm
41 Camp Friendship
21 Discovery Student Adventures
41 Camp Nashoba North
21 GVI Foundations
38 Camp Shane
27 The Ingenium Academy Music Summer School
34 Center for Cultural Interchange: Language Schools
34 Learning Programs International (LPI)
31 Center for Cultural Interchange: Volunteer Abroad
36 Lingua Service Worldwide
21 Deer Hill Expeditions
28 New York University Tisch School of the Arts
21 Discovery Student Adventures
30 Parsons The New School for Design– Summer Programs
33 Drexel University Computing Academy
18 Reach Cambridge
33 Emagination Game Design Camp
36 SFYI International School 36 Sol Abroad High School Summer Programs
10 Emerson College: College Writing for High School Students
23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
19 Emerson College: Creative Writers Workshop
23 Travel for Teens: Classic Italy
28 Emerson College: Musical Theatre Studio
24 Travel for Teens: Paris and the South of France
38 Emerson College: Poli-Comm Leadership Institute
32 United Planet: Short-Term Volunteer Quest
28 Emerson College: Pre-College Acting Studio
24 United Synagogue Youth (USY)
10 Emerson College: Pre-College Film Production
11 University of Dallas: Shakespeare in Italy
10 Emerson College: Pre-College Film Writing
24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel
26 Emerson College: Pre-College Filmmakers Studio
32 Youth For Understanding USA
28 Emerson College: Pre-College Stage Design Studio
29 Emerson College: Studio TV Writing and Production
North America 9 Academic Summer Institute at Morgan Park Academy
12 Boston University: Summer Challenge Program
33 Emagination Computer Camp
19 Emerson College: Summer Journalism Institute 13 Emory University Pre-College Program
19 Acadia Institute of Oceanography: Intermediate Program
38 FashionCampNYC
17 ACCESS CHESHIRE at the Academy
13 Furman University Summer Scholars
28 French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
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21 GVI Foundations
16 Summer at Smith
27 Hartwick College Summer Music Festival
26 Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy
39 Health Careers Institute at Darthmouth
16 Syracuse University Summer College
20, 33 iD Gaming Academy Summer Program for Teens
16 Texas Tech University - IDEAL
20, 33 iD Programming Academy for Teens
22 Tilton Summer Learning Expeditions: The River
20, 34 iD Tech Camps & Teen Academies
19 Tilton Summer: High School Readiness Program
29 iD Visual Arts Acadmy Summer Program for Teens
22 Trail Blazers Camps
37 International School for Earth Studies: Insight Quest
23 Travel for Teens (TFT)
16 Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs (JKCP)
38 Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp
34 Learning Programs International (LPI)
24 United Synagogue Youth (USY)
36 Lingua Service Worldwide
17 University of Dallas: Arete in Irving
41 Maine Teen Camp (MTC)
11 University of Delaware: Summer College
36 Middlebury Monterey Language Academy (MMLA)
26 US Performing Arts Camps
28 New York University Tisch School of the Arts
32 VISIONS Service Adventures
41 Ocean Classroom: Seafaring Camp
11 Washington University High School Summer Experiences
25 Omega Teen Camp 25 Oxbow Summer Art Camp
24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel
30 Parsons The New School for Design– Summer Programs
37 Young Women's Leadership Expedition
10 People to People Leadership Ambassador Programs 17 Phillips Academy: Summer Session
South America 31 Amigos de las Americas (AMIGOS)
18 Phillips Exeter Academy: Summer School
34 Center for Cultural Interchange: Language Schools
18 Portsmouth Abbey's Summer Program 16 Purdue University: GERI Summer Residential Camps 26 The Putney School Summer Programs 16 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Summer@Rensselaer 41 Roaring Brook Camp for Boys
34 CESA Languages Abroad 21 Discovery Student Adventures 21 GVI Foundations 34 Learning Programs International (LPI) 36 Sol Abroad High School Summer Programs
18 Ross School – Ross Summer Term
40 STRIVE Trips - Service Travel for Student Athletes
8 RWU Summer Academy in Architecture 22, 40 Sail Caribbean: Sailing, SCUBA & Marine Science 25 SCAD Rising Star Programs
23 Travel for Teens (TFT) 32 United Planet: Short-Term Volunteer Quest 32 VISIONS Service Adventures
30 School of the MFA: Pre-College Summer Studio
24 Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel
21 Shattuck – St. Mary’s BioScience Scholars’ Camp
32 Youth For Understanding USA
36 Sol Abroad High School Summer Programs 41 Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer Programs 40 STRIVE Trips - Service Travel for Student Athletes 21 Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology (SAAST)
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