TeenLife Guide to Overnight Summer Programs - 2013 by TeenLife Media

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SUMMER IN THE CITY Join us for High School Summer Institute—Columbia College Chicago’s intensive 3-week summer program that gives creative high school students, just like you, a chance to immerse themselves in college-level arts and media classes. The HSSI program offers classes in areas such as: Art & Design Arts Management Creative Writing Dance Early Childhood Education Fashion Film & Video Game Design Journalism Photography Marketing Music Radio Television Theatre Web Design

Columbia College Chicago is the nation’s largest and most diverse non-profit private arts college. We offer an immersive, hands-on learning environment like no other—where original voices are supported, fresh and new ideas are celebrated, and students are prepared to be the world’s next generation of artists and innovators.

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THE EXPERIMENT

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Extraordinary Summer Programs for High School Students Engage actively. Learn meaningfully. Connect deeply in a culture different from your own. Program Focus Areas: n Arts immersion n Language training n Eco-adventure

n Community service n Culinary exploration n Travel and discovery

y Spanish improved, I learned about ecological issues, experienced the beauty of Ecuador, and want to keep in contact with my amazing host family and new friends. I definitely want to go on The Experiment again! Saree Boutin Bowdoin, Maine

The Experiment in International Living has been a pioneer in the field of international cross-cultural education since 1932. Today, students can choose among three-, four-, and five-week summer programs in 27 countries around the globe.

www.experimentinternational.org n 800 345-2929

Presenting TeenLife’s 2013 Guide to Overnight Summer Programs Get ready for summer! After the novelty of summer vacation wears off, most teenagers want to be engaged, involved and active. Eight to ten weeks is a long time to be bored! With a little advance planning (and “encouragement” from parents or teachers), students can fit in an interesting summer program along with a job or other activities. TeenLife can help! Our website lists more than 3,000 overnight summer programs—in the U.S. and abroad—for students in grades 7-12. This guide contains dozens of interesting opportunities in a wide variety of categories. Most of these programs focus on a primary interest, such as arts, foreign languages, travel, sports or academics, and can last from a few days to almost the entire summer. They are offered at schools, on college campuses, or by specialized organizations. Students can feed their passion or discover new interests (and make lifelong friends) along the way. Be sure to read the feature article, The Value of High School Summer Experiences on page 26, which outlines how to design a fulfilling summer for teenagers. Our article on page 43 also provides information about what parents should look out for when choosing a camp or program. Plus, don’t miss the profile of a student on page 38 who followed her passion and ended up having a life-changing summer that inspired her future career path. We hope you find our guide informative and useful. Don’t forget to reach out to any program that sounds interesting to you by clicking on the “Request More Information” link at the bottom of each listing. I also encourage you to register on TeenLife.com to get more news about summer programs and other meaningful opportunities in the coming months. Happy summer planning!

Marie Schwartz President & Founder TeenLife Media, LLC

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Wildlife Ecology Research

Where students learn ecology through hands-on research

An intensive 3-week residential course where students work with ecologists to: Conduct studies designed to emphasize ecological concepts Learn methods and techniques used in ecological research

2013 GUIDE TO OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS P U B L I SHE R Marie Schwartz, President & Founder

Build skills identifying and sampling plants and animals Develop a research project from hypothesis to final paper Prepare for research experiences at the college level

MA R K E TI N G Cara Ferragamo Murray Vice President of Marketing & Communications Camille Heidebrecht Director of Marketing & Managing Editor Jon Blumenfeld Associate Manager, Social Media & Member Marketing Chris Connolly Marketing Associate

Wildlife Ecology Research is a program of the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, located 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY. The Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, education, and research. Open to rising junior and senior high school students.

Session I: June 30-July 21 Session II: July 28- August 18 For more information contact the Wildlife Ecology Research Program Director, Dawn O’Neal, Ph.D., or visit us online. 518-797-3440 ~ dawn@huyckpreserve.org www.huyckpreserve.org/WER

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OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS 5 Academic 20 Arts 32 Community Service 33 Language 35 Leadership Training 35 Science & Technology 36 Special Interests 36 Specialized 37 Sports 40 Traditional 40 Travel/Culture

THE VALUE OF HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER EXPERIENCES An expert provides recommendations to plan the perfect summer experience. BY JILL TIPOGRAPH

STUDENT PROFILE

SEVEN QUESTIONS PARENTS SHOULD ASK WHEN CHOOSING A CAMP OR PROGRAM

Juliana Joss shares her enthusiam for the JSA Summer Program, and how attending has affected her career choice.

Recommendations from the American Camp Association.

ACCESS CHESHIRE offers interdisciplinary study for students entering grades 7-11. See listing page 36.

INDEX

CHECKLIST OF OVERNIGHT SUMMER MUST-HAVES

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Cover Photo: SYA SUMMER students rafting in the foothills of the Pyrenees in Spain. See listing page 34, ad page 22.

48 Featured Listings 49 Programs by Geographic Location 51 Advertisers

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At CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL a high school student combines academics, recreation and summer fun. See listing page 10.

vernight summer programs and camps provide inspiring environments packed with self-discovery, friendship, adventure, and fun. At TeenLife we believe these summer experiences are beneficial for both parents and teenagers alike. Whether the program is academic, arts-oriented, packed with sports and adventure, or community-service focused, parents will appreciate that their older children will be keeping busy in safe, productive, and intellectually-stimulating environments. And teens who find a summer program that satisfies their interests get to spend part of their summer break away from home—and at the same time help to make their transition to college easier. There are thousands of national and international overnight programs hosted by schools, colleges, camps, specialty organizations, and non-profits designed just for teens. We’re sure the information in the 2013 edition of TeenLife’s Guide to Overnight Summer Programs will help you and your teen find the perfect summer program. Start your search with the comprehensive list in this guide. 4

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Academic ALFRED UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS Alfred University offers summer programs in art, creative writing, chemistry, computers, ceramic and glass engineering, renewable energy, robotics, theater, equestrian and swimming. With AU’s excellence in teaching and quality programming, this is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week learning, making friends, and experiencing life on a college campus! Program Location(s): Alfred University, Alfred, New York Contact: Melody McLay, Director of Summer Programs Phone: (607) 871-2612 Email: summerpro@alfred.edu Address: Office of Summer Programs, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 Website: www.alfred.edu/summer/hs.cfm

Request More Information BABSON COLLEGE SUMMER STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Babson’s Summer Study for High School Students provides a living/learning laboratory for students to focus on applying and advancing their knowledge in business and entrepreneurship. In this collaborative community, students will gain the tools and experience first-hand of how to develop new ventures, and impact and reshape organizations, industries, and the world. Program Location(s): Wellesley, Massachusetts Contact: Nicole Smith, Coordinator, Youth and Summer Academic Programs Phone: (781) 239-5891 Email: nsmith4@babson.edu Address: Hollister Hall 224, 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA 02457 Website: www.babson.edu/summerstudy

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Three weeks long, intensive, exhilarating, and lots of fun and camaraderie!

SUMMER ACADEMY IN Applied Science & Technology

FOR HIGH SCHOOL RISING SENIORS, JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES

SIX COURSES OFFERED: BIOTECHNOLOGY

July 8 – 26, 2013

COMPUTER GRAPHICS

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

May 15, 2013

NANOTECHNOLOGY ROBOTICS ENGINEERING COMPLEX NETWORKS

BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE High quality, nationally recognized summer programs in science (i.e., biological research, forensics, marine biology, environmental science) and language (Mandarin, French, Spanish) are led by award-winning teachers from top high schools. Students participate in stimulating classroom enrichment and/or laboratory activities. Program Location(s): Bentley University, Greater Boston Area (Waltham, Massachusetts) Contact: Boston Leadership Institute Phone: (617) 283-4825 Email: info@bostonleadershipinstitute.com Address: 675 VFW Parkway #179, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Website: www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ONLINE APPLICATION:

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING (NECIR) Whether a student is an aspiring high school journalist working on the school paper, or curious about journalism, NECIR’S summer workshop is a unique opportunity to learn more about investigative reporting. Located at Boston University, students are taught by award-winning journalists, and have fun exploring the exciting city of Boston. Program Location(s): Boston University School of Communication, Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Hunter De Lench Phone: (617) 358-6651 Email: hdelench@bu.edu Address: 640 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.necir-bu.org/training/ hs-journalism-workshop

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER TERM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BROWN UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Boston University Summer Term High School Programs invite you to preview the college experience at one of the world’s top universities, in one of the most exciting U.S. cities. Students will explore new subjects and bond with other students through fun, social activities on campus and around Boston. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Matthew Cobb Phone: (617) 353-1378 Email: summerhs@bu.edu Address: 755 Commonwealth Avenue Room 105, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool

Experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world in Summer@Brown Pre-College programs, with more than 300 courses to choose from – on campus, online, or abroad. Program Location(s): Providence, Rhode Island; Multiple locations abroad and Online Phone: (401) 863-7900 Email: summer@brown.edu Address: 200 Dyer Street, Box T, Providence, RI 02912 Website: www.brown.edu/summer

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LEARN TO LEAD. PREPARE FOR COLLEGE.

ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS THIS SUMMER. Prepare for college on the campuses of prestigious universities where you can gain valuable leadership skills, interact with motivated students from around the globe, hear firsthand insights from experts, and have the time of your life.

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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

SPOTLIGHT:

Leadership in Action

Career focused People to People Leadership Summits: Service in Action

Business and Entrepreneurship

Technology

International Diplomacy

Tulane University Stanford University

Medicine and Health care

University of Chicago

Columbia University and George Washington University

Johns Hopkins University

Film and the Arts UCLA

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Expand your world view! Empower your future! The Congressional Seminar

International Conflict Resolution Seminar

Washington Internship Experience

ENROLL TODAY!

www.workshops.org or 800.368.5688 for more info

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COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO gives creative high school students a range of college-level arts classes. See listing page 22, ad opposite cover.

CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM (CASP)

CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE PROGRAMME

The Cambridge Advanced Studies Program is a prestigious academic summer course for ambitious high-school students in Cambridge University in the U.K.. CASP combines a challenging and stimulating academic syllabus focusing on each individual student’s needs, with a full social program designed to make every student’s summer culturally exciting and unforgettable. Program Location(s): Magdalene College, Cambridge University, United Kingdom Contact: Matthew Tighe Phone: 0044 (0) 208 312 8060 Email: matt@bucksmore.com Address: Bucksmore Education, 259 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8NB, U.K. Website: www.advancedstudiesprogram.com

The 27th Anniversary Teen Programme—Cambridge University, Cambridge, England. Academic and leadership courses, SAT-preparation, community service, varsity rowing, and college essay writing. Four trips to London, Stonehenge, Warwick Castle and more. Program Location(s): Cambridge University, Cambridge, England Phone: (312) 787-7477 Email: info@cambridgecollegeprogramme.org Address: 259 Mayflower Road Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 Website: www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org

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CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL SUMMER SESSION Cardigan Mountain School Summer Session combines academic review and enrichment with all of the recreation and fun of a traditional summer camp for boys and girls in grades 3-9. Program Location(s): Canaan, New Hampshire Contact: Matt Rinkin Phone: (603) 523-3526 Email: mrinkin@cardigan.org Address: 62 Alumni Drive, Canaan, NH 03741 Website: www.cardigan.org/summer

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COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN, EMBARC SUMMER DESIGN ACADEMY, UC BERKELEY embARC brings together students from diverse backgrounds to CED to study architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning through a series of lectures, fieldtrips and design studios. Students who fulfill the course requirements will receive a letter grade for a one-unit course. Program Location(s): Berkeley, California Contact: Erica Mohar Phone: (510) 643-1188 Email: embark@berkeley.edu Address: College of Environmental Design, 212 Wurster Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 Website: www.ced.berkeley.edu/college/ academics/embarc

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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 topranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Program Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia Contact: Mollie Korski Phone: (404) 727-0671 Email: precollege@emory.edu Address: Candler Library Suite 200, 550 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 Website: www.precollege.emory.edu

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FURMAN UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOLARS 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! Minds are challenged with laboratory research, field trips, lectures, debates, and projects led by some of Furman’s favorite professors. Program Location(s): Greenville, South Carolina Contact: Libby Weith, Summer Scholars Director Phone: (864) 294-2034 Email: summer.scholars@furman.edu Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 Website: www.engagefurman.com

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THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON

THE ISLAND SCHOOL

The resident summer session offers academic courses for credit, enrichment courses, or an extensive E.S.L. program for non-native English speakers. For many students, residing on campus and living closely with other young people of different backgrounds is the most rewarding experience of the five-week session. Students must be age 13 to board. Program Location(s): Princeton, New Jersey Contact: Donna O’Sullivan Phone: (609) 921-7600 Email: donnaosullivan@hunschool.org Address: 176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 Website: www.hunschool.org

Can a 30-day adventure teach teens to live better and more sustainably in a place? The Island School Summer Term is a month-long program in The Bahamas, focusing on experiential learning through field research, exploration and community outreach. Program Location(s): Cape Eleuthera, The Bahamas Contact: Sharon Jarboe, Director of Admission Phone: (609) 620-6700 Email: admissions@islandschool.org Address: P.O. Box 6008, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648 Website: www.islandschool.org

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UD Summer Programs 2013 For 20 years, on our campuses in Rome, Italy, and Irving, Texas, we have offered academically-rigorous summer programs for high school students. Each is based upon classical texts, focuses on careful reading and writing and challenges students to think seriously about questions posed by great art and literature. ■■

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Discover more about our summer programs for high school students. Call 972.721.5181 or visit udallas.edu/travel.

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DISCOVER... there is more in you than you know

Join us in some of the most challenging and beautiful wilderness environments in Maine to lead, make friends, push limits, gain responsibility and build confidence.

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Expeditions range from 8 to 22 Days and include sailing, backpacking and canoeing courses.

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With programs at four of the most prestigious universities in the world, Georgetown, Stanford, Princeton, and UVA, and an international program in Beijing, China, JSA Summer Schools provides an advanced college curriculum; dynamic skills based leadership activities; and interactive sessions with prominent politicians, journalists, academicians and other opinion leaders. Program Location(s): Princeton University, Stanford University, Georgetown University, University of Virginia and Capital Normal University in Beijing, China Contact: Larry Guillemette, Chief Academic Officer Phone: (800) 334-5353 Email: larry@jsa.org Address: 1411 K Street, NW - Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Website: summer.jsa.org/school

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JKCP boasts more than 20 summer programs, which include pre-college academics in multiple disciplines, including architecture, music, science, tennis, golf, fitness, arts, and many more – all on college campuses, including the University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, and Haverford College. Program Location(s): Haverford, Philadelphia and Villanova, Pennsylvania Contact: Julian Krinsky Phone: (866) 879-5527 Email: imagine@jkcp.com Address: 610 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Website: www.jkcp.com

Request More Information JUNIPER INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WRITERS The Juniper Institute for Young Writers is an extraordinary nine-day creative writing program for students who are finishing their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school. JIYW offers intensive workshops in fiction and poetry, craft sessions, studio courses, and unparalleled exposure to world-renowned authors through readings and Q&As. Program Location(s): Amherst, Massachusetts Contact: Betsy Wheeler Phone: (413) 545-5503 Email: juniperyoungwriters@hfa.umass.edu Address: JIYW c/o Conference Services, 918 Campus Center Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003-9272 Website: www.umass.edu/juniperyoungwriters

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OXFORD ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM OASP offers exciting and challenging academic and cultural Summer and Gap Year Programs in the heart of beautiful and historic Oxford, England. The academics are complimented by a variety of enriching visits and a wide range of creative activities and sports. Program Location(s): Oxford, England Contact: Monica Woods Phone: (203) 966-2886 (USA); +44 (0) 1865-793-333 (U.K.) Email: info@oasp.ac.uk Address: 2 King Edward Street, Oxford OX14HT U.K. Website: www.oasp.ac.uk

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Study abroad in historic Oxford, England at OXFORD ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM. See listing this page.

Summer Programs for High School Students Drama.Dramatic Writing.Film Photography.Recorded Music Apply by February 4th for summer 2013 specialprograms.tisch.nyu.Edu

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PEOPLE TO PEOPLE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS Leadership Ambassador Programs expose students to unique, hands-on educational experiences preparing them to be leaders in the changing global world. Experience college life at top universities, gain valuable leadership skills, interact with motivated students from around the globe, hear from experts, and have the time of your life. Program Location(s): Harvard, Yale, UCLA, Stanford, John Hopkins University, Tulane University, University of Chicago, Columbia University and George Washington University Contact: Natasha Porter Phone: (888) 275.5061 Email: leadership@peopeltopeople.com Address: 1956 Ambassador Way, Spokane, WA 99224 Website: www.peopletopoeple.com/leadership

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embARC at UC BERKELEY brings students from diverse backgrounds together. See listing page 10, ad page 20.

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• Prestigious and challenging course in a world famous university. • Small group and one-to-one tutorials focus on the individual learner’s needs. • Live and study like a Cambridge undergraduate student. • Explore Cambridge and the UK with a full activity and excursion program. • Meet students from different countries and cultures across the world. • Give yourself the extra ‘edge’ needed for successful college applications.

BUCKSMORE EDUCATION Tel: +44 (0) 208 312 8060 Fax: +44 (0) 208 293 1199 www.bucksmore.com info@bucksmore.com

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PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY invites serious, intellectually-curious high school students to attend summer school. See listing page 16, ad page 37.

PHILLIPS ACADEMY SUMMER SESSION

PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SUMMER PROGRAM

Do you want a new challenge and to get ahead in school? Andover’s Summer Session may be perfect for you! Outstanding academics, global community, college counseling, SAT Prep, afternoon activities as well as dynamic weekend events, set in a traditional boarding school. Prepare to meet your new expectations! Program Location(s): Andover, Massachusetts Contact: Summer Session Office Phone: (978) 749-4400 Email: summer@andover.edu Address: 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810-4161 Website: www.andover.edu/summer

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, Director Phone: (401) 634-1378 Email: tseeley@portsmoiuthabbey.org Address: 285 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Website: www.portsmouthabbey.org/page/summerprogram

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PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School welcomes to campus more than 780 bright, highly-motivated students for five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration. If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Summer School may be a program for you. Program Location(s): Exeter, New Hampshire Contact: Summer School Office Phone: (603) 777-3488 Email:summer@exeter.edu Address: Summer School Office, 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833 Website: www.exeter.edu/summer

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Smith offers diverse programs for high school girls who want to pursue their academic interests in and out of the classroom. There are a range of programs for students wanting to pursue science and technology, writing, researching women’s history in the school’s world famous archives, or working and learning at Smith’s premier environmental sustainability facility. Program Location(s): Northampton, Massachusetts Contact: Sarah Craig Phone: (413) 585-2165 Email: scraig@smith.edu Address: 30 Belmont Avenue, Northampton, MA 01063 Website: www.smith.edu/summer

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Credit and Non-Credit Course Options

Experience the freedom and responsibility of college life

Online Courses

Discover and develop new passions

Summer Study Abroad

Meet exceptional students from around the world

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Connect with world-class ideas, people, and facilities

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit and noncredit programs. Take classes with world-renowned faculty and meet students from all over the globe. Program Location(s): Syracuse, New York Contact: Binh Huynh, Director Phone: (315) 443-5000 Email: sumcoll@syr.edu Address: 700 University Ave. Suite 403 Syracuse, NY 13244 Website: www.summercollege.syr.edu

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Meet students from all over the world and experience college life at SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY. See listing page 18, ad page 27.

Furman

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 2013 Summer Scholars include: Marketing & Business Administration, Leadership Quest, Protest!, Mock Trial, Theatre: Remember me in LIGHT!, Prehealth/Medical Career, Live Well, Psychology, Graphic Design, Sustainability, and more! Two sessions: July 7-13 and July 14-20, 2013 Learn more about Summer Scholars online at www.engagefurman.com. Summer Scholars 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613-5245

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY’S HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER EXPERIENCES

For 20 years the University of Dallas has run high school summer programs on two campuses—Rome, Italy and Irving, Texas. Programs focus on careful reading and writing and challenge students to think seriously about the questions posed by great art and literature. College credit is offered. Program Location(s): Rome, Italy and Irving, Texas Contact: Jennifer Massicci Phone: (972) 721-5181 Email: udsummer@udallas.edu Address: 1845 E Northgate Dr, Irving, TX 75062 Website: www.udallas.edu/travel

High school juniors and seniors earn three college credits by completing an intensive academic program in coastal Marine ecology, pre-law/trial advocacy, neuroscience or creative writing (poetry) on UNE’s scenic, coastal campus. Students live in a dorm or commute from home. Each program includes exciting academic and recreational field trips. Program Location(s): Biddeford, Maine Contact: Audrey Gup-Mathews Phone: (207) 602-2802 Email: agupmathews@une.edu Address: Office of Continuing Education, 52 Decary Hall, University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, Maine 04005 Website: www.une.edu/oce

Washington University’s high school summer programs provide academically talented high school students with a unique opportunity—the chance to try out college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living and bonding with fellow students from around the country and the world. Program Location(s): Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri Contact: Marsha Hussung, Director of Precollege Programs or Becki Zurovec, Coordinator for Precollege and Summer Programs Phone: (866) 209-0691 Email: summerexperiences@wustl.edu Address: Campus Box 1145, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130 Website: summerexperiences.wustl.edu

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emb SUMMER DESIGN ACADEMY A UC BERKELEY PROGRAM

for HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS embARC brings together students to study architecture, urban design, and sustainable city planning at the College of Environmental Design (CED) through a series of lectures, field trips and design studios that together provide a comprehensive framework and multi-disciplinary approach to “placemaking.” embARC will focus on civic responsibility by partnering with a local community leader to tackle an authentic community improvement project. Through this partnership, students will employ the tools they learn in studios and seminar to make a difference on a real-world community development and design issue. Students who fulfill the course requirements will receive a letter grade for a 1-unit course.

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A pre-college program of the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station where students learn ecology through hands-on research. Ecologists introduce students to ecological topics using a diverse array of wildlife and research techniques. The program culminates in small group research projects which students develop and implement from hypothesis to final paper. Program Location(s): Rensselaerville, New York Contact: Dawn O’Neal, Director of Conservation Education and Research Phone: (518) 797-3440 Email: dawn@huyckpreserve.org Address: P.O. Box 189, Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Website: www.huyckpreserve.org/WER

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Request More Information APPEL FARM ARTS CAMP Spend a magical summer at Appel Farm. Develop artistic talents, stretch boundaries, gain self-confidence and make friendships that last a lifetime. This non-competitive environment is a perfect place to expand skills with great teachers who come from around the world. Programs in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, video, writing, and more. Program Location(s): Elmer, New Jersey Contact: Cori Solomon, Camp Director Phone: (800) 394-8478 E-mail: Camp@appelfarm.org Address: 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 Website: www.appelfarmartscamp.org

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CAP21 was founded in 1993 as a response to the need for in-depth musical theatre training. Twenty years later the conservatory is internationally recognized, training more than 400 students annually who act, sing, and dance. Over 100 Alumni of CAP21’s Conservatory Programs have appeared on Broadway. Hundreds more have been seen in film, television, national tours and Off-Broadway. Program Location(s): New York City, New York Contact: Vernon Goodman Phone: (212) 807-0202 Email: AdmissionsInfo@CAP21.org Address: 18 West 18th Street, 5th and 6th Floors, New York, NY 10011 Website: www.cap21.org/cap21/ conservatory/cap21

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The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University offers exciting and innovative summer intensives in music, dance and visual arts for pre-college students and young professionals. Here they can explore, create and perform under the expert guidance of New Jersey’s most distinguished teaching artists at the state’s premier arts conservatory. Program Location(s): Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey Contact: Christopher Kenniff Phone: (732) 932-8618 Email: extension@masongross.rutgers.edu Address: 85 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Website: www.masongross.rutgers.edu/ extension

Request More Information NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Four-week program, July 14-August 10, 2013, for rising high school juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors). Students receive professional training in acting, dramatic writing, filmmaking, musical theatre, photography and imaging, and recorded music. Students earn six college credits. Application deadline is February 4, 2013. Need-based scholarships are available. Program Location(s): New York City, New York Contact: Office of Special Programs, Tisch School of the Arts Phone: (212) 998-1500 Email: tisch.special.info@nyu.edu Address: 721 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10003 Website: www.specialprograms.tisch.nyu. edu/page/hsStudents.html

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The Value of High School Summer Experiences by Jill Tipograph CEO/Founder, Everything Summer LLC

UMMER IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND THEIR VALUES; MASTER NEW SKILLS; GAIN A BROADER GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE; VOLUNTEER; EARN MONEY; AND OF COURSE, PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND THE WORKPLACE. While teens deserve to have fun, in today’s career-focused society, they should consider participating in a summer program that includes at least one of the following activities: academics, service, internship, employment, social growth, adventure/sports, language, leadership, or travel.

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As an independent summer program consultant for more than 15 years, let me share some of my recommendations to help students and parents land the ideal teen summer experience.

• Experience diversity and/or a different culture? Of course, a combination of answers to the above might be necessary to decide on a definitive summer plan.

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To design a fulfilling summer, students and parents should actively work together to define a primary goal for this two-month break. Create a teen/parent partnership, so to speak. Not only will developing a clear goal (with student and parent input) at the outset lead to the right program, it can also lead to greater summer success! When selecting a program, students and their parents should consider the following: Does your student want to?

There arwe numerous summer opportunities out there for teens. Most are co-ed, although there are some single- gender offerings. Here is a brief overview of the types of summer programs available nationwide and internationally:

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• Earn a paycheck? • Pursue or develop a passion? • Strengthen social skills?

Academic Enrichment: Credit and non-credit programs offered by organizations or institutions in the U.S. and abroad. Some academic programs may be single or multi-focus, gifted programs, research opportunities, remedial, college prep/ SAT, and/or language based. Curriculum content and class hours vary greatly. Generally housed in colleges or schools,

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most academic programs incorporate fun extra-curricular activities such as workshops, college visits, weekend travel, and service. Student populations and sessions vary significantly, and eligibility criteria will differ by grade and academic requirements. More selective programs may also look at standardized test scores, class ranks, and more. Community Service: Volunteer projects in the U.S. or abroad, may also include adventure and/or cultural activities. Most service programs for teens are based in impoverished or rural U.S. areas and third world countries, and will vary in size from 12 to 25 students. Service in these sorts of programs typically involves physical work (construction of schools, clean-up, restoration); teaching; working with underprivileged children and adults; caring for animals; or environmental projects. International community service programs may have a language prerequisite or instruction. Living arrangements are very basic, including homestay, centralized group housing, or camping accommodations.

Internships: The opportunity to gain exposure and hands-on experience in an occupation of interest. Teen internships typically require that students be at least 16 years old and have completed their sophomore year of high school. Often programs will interview students for acceptance; some assign an internship within a chosen field, while others can be customized. Internships generally range from three to seven weeks, and students are generally based in college dorms in urban locations in both the U.S. and abroad. A college prep component, as well as extracurricular activities, and weekend trips are typically included. Some programs offer students a small stipend although most are unpaid. Language Programs: Learning or an immersion experience in a single language. Language program instruction may be classroombased or experiential and courses are typically abroad

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in cities, suburbs, and rural or coastal areas. Programs often combine a language portion with cultural travel. Both residential or homestay opportunities are common options for language programs.

These programs may also include hands-on experience in role-playing scenarios. Program focus can be on art, business/finance, international diplomacy, law, government/politics, medicine, and more.

Residential programs are usually housed in dorms at foreign universities or in apartments or hotels. Homestay programs abroad tend to be small and involve one to two students in neighboring communities with host families who know each other so that the students can get together and learn from one another.

In adventure-based programs leadership skills are integrated into physical adventure activities; many are rugged and may require previous experience and have a minimum age requirement. This type of leadership program tends to be small in size, with typically fewer than 20 teens.

Leadership Programs: Activities that introduce or develop leadership skills. There are several types of leadership programs available. Some of the main categories are outlined below: In academic programs students are provided with academic enrichment opportunities and are introduced to leaders in both the private and government sectors.

Lastly, counselor-in-training programs abound and allow teens that love camp to learn to lead younger campers. Adventure trips: Activity/sport-based travel in the U.S. or abroad. There are a wide variety of summer adventure programs available for teens. They tend to be multi-sport and may be either land or water-based. Housing is often camping or in

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hostels and these programs are usually small consisting of 12 to 16 students on average. Recreational Travel: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teen Toursâ&#x20AC;? to popular and/or cultural U.S. and International sites. These group travel tours include a mix of activities with more standard accommodations in hotels, dorms, and ships. Specialty Programs: Focus on visual and performing arts, sports, special needs, or other specialties. Session lengths vary. For a wellrounded summer, students often combine a specialty program with another summer opportunity.

Students do marine field research and explore the waters and islands of the Bahamas at THE ISLAND SCHOOL. See listing page 11.

You want to experience another culture as a participant, not as a tourist. You want to get your hands dirty and have the chance to take the lead on projects that matter. You want to be safe and supported but still have room to take ownership of your experience. You want to do something big this summer.

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Camps: Special teen programs in an outdoor camp setting.

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Camps offer a variety of activities and scheduling. They are a bridge to more specific teen programs.

In her 2010 interview with Everything Summer, Danielle Toglia, George Washington University’s Regional Admissions Director, shared some of her insights on the value of a positive summer experience, along with the following list of advice for teens.

CREATE A PATH TO COLLEGE There are countless advantages for teens who engage in a well-planned summer program. But one of the biggest rewards is the value that it can bring to the college application process. In short, meaningful summer experiences add significance to college applicants. The Common and the Universal College Applications ask applicants to list summer schools and programs attended since the ninth grade, as well as extracurricular activities, community service, and summer employment. Most colleges also provide the opportunity for the student to elaborate on them in application supplements.

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• Don’t try to trump others with your experiences. Colleges do not evaluate students this way. Instead, they consider what is important to each individual applicant. • Work on time management skills during the summer. College has a good deal of down time, so it is valuable to learn how to structure your free time. • Spend time away from home sharing common spaces. This will provide you with the skills to communicate and resolve issues by learning to put aside personality and habit differences. • Experience diversity in a different setting. College is a big diverse community. Use the summer to diversify

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yourself—academically, geographically, socially, and through travel if possible. • Learn how to approach situations in different ways. Most issues in college stem from residence hall life and social skills. • Think outside the box. Make your summer experience one that builds your personal and social skills. • Take note at summer’s end. Write a personal essay about one piece of your experience, one moment where you felt something mattered. Put together your resume; apply the information from your experience, and see how your extracurricular activities identify your skills.

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In the end, determining a goal and making the effort to research the ideal program for a teen is well worth it, because the right summer program can help students become more open-minded; pursue a passion or explore new interests; develop interpersonal and problem-solving skills; gain independence; and increase self-confidence and self-esteem.

Finally, don’t forget the fun! No one (including college admissions officers) expects teens to be hard at work the entire time between school years. All teens need a break from their hectic schedules of academics, extracurricular activities and/or jobs to replenish and re-energize. Summer programs provide the perfect solution. Not only do they rejuvenate young students, but they also help build rewarding summer experiences that offer lifelong memories and self-discovery.

© 2011 Everything Summer LLC, all rights reserved Jill Tipograph is a nationally recognized youth and summer expert, founder of Everything Summer LLC, EverythingSummer.com, the only independent summer planning consultancy offering unbiased guidance to families. Jill is passionate about designing the right summer experiences for kids and teens. As a summer/youth/parenting authority, she is a ‘go to’ national media resource, having been featured in: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NBC’s Today Show, NBC’s Evening News, NBC’s LX New York, MSNBC, Forbes.com, ABCNews.com, Business Week, Smart Money, Parents TV, and more. Jill is the SheKnows.com Summer Camp Expert, the author of Your Everything Summer Guide & Planner, and speaks on summer, youth, and parenting topics.

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VISUAL ARTS SUMMER INSTITUTE (VASI) AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY The Boston University Visual Arts Summer Institute offers students an intensive four-week arts program designed to help students build exceptional portfolios. Whether preparing portfolios for college admission or simply working to improve technical abilities, students are introduced to a full range of materials and methods used in professional artistic practice. Program Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts Contact: Jen Guillemin Phone: (617) 353-3371 Email: jguillem@bu.edu Address: Boston University School of Visual Arts, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 Website: www.bu.edu/cfa/vasi/

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SYA SUMMER Five-week academic program with morning classes, afternoon activities and excursions, four weeks living with a host family and one week traveling. China, France and Spain are language-intensive programs and have language requirements for admission. Italy has a global studies curriculum and a community service component; there is no language requirement. Program Location(s): China, France, Italy and Spain Contact: Whitney Hermann Phone: (978) 725-6828, ext. 134 Email: whermann@sya.org Address: SYA, 439 S. Union Street, Lawrence, MA 01843 Website: www.syasummer.org

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Leadership Training AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Discover the history, beauty, and potential of Africa while learning the leadership skills necessary to transform a continent. Modeled on African Leadership Academy’s innovative Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum, GSP students will learn how to identify and address challenges facing their own communities and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and of the world. Program Location(s): Honeydew, Johannesburg, South Africa Contact: Tonya Strong, Director of Admission, Global Programs Phone: (800) 219-1172 Email: summer@africanleadershipacademy.org Address: 1050 Printech Avenue, Honeydew 2040 South Africa Website: www.alasummer.org

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WASHINGTON WORKSHOPS FOUNDATION Since 1967, the Washington Workshops Foundation has provided experiencebased educational programs to students from across the United States and the international community. Our passion is to help you empower your future by creating valuable experiential learning opportunities, unique study tours and seminars that challenge, and prepare young global citizens to be informed and dynamic future leaders. Program Location(s): Washington, DC Contact: Tom Crossan Phone: (800) 368-5688 Email: info@workshops.org Address: 1250 24th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037 Website: www.workshops.org

SAAST at the University of Pennsylvania welcomes highly-motivated and talented students to explore engineering at the college level, combining sophisticated theory with handson practical experience in cutting-edge technologies. Students can select one of six courses: biotechnology, nanotechnology, computer science, computer graphics, robotics and engineering complex networks. Program Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Contact: Paige Harker Phone: (215) 898-0053 Email: saast@seas.upenn.edu Address: 220 S 33rd Street, 111 Towne Building, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Website: www.seas.upenn.edu/saast

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Special Interest ACCESS CHESHIRE AT THE ACADEMY ACCESS CHESHIRE is an interdisciplinary course of study for intellectually curious students entering grades 7-11. The programs create confidence and broaden horizons through dynamic learning partnerships. The 2013 options include Cheshire CSI; Into Thin Air; Festival of China, Media and the Arts; Future Earth, a Green Planet; and ESL Language Immersion. Program Location(s): Cheshire, Connecticut Contact: Diane Cook, Program Director Phone: (203) 439-7400 Email: diane.cook@cheshireacademy.org Address: 10 Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 Website: www.cheshireacademy.org/ summer

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Sail Caribbean is the leader in teen sailing, scuba, marine biology and community service programs. No experience required. The focus is on experiential learning, leadership training and personal growth. Sixth graders to college age can choose from nine program groups. Program Location(s): Caribbean (BVI and 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

MAINE TEEN CAMP MTC is a co-ed overnight camp for teenagers, ages 13-17, with elective activities offered in sports, arts, music, and adventure. Campers come from all over the USA and the world. Program Location(s): Porter, Maine Contact: Monique or Matt Pines Phone: (207) 625-8581 or (800) 752-CAMP Email: mtc@teencamp.com Address: 481 Brownfield Road, Porter, ME 04068 Website: www.teencamp.com

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Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School July 7 -Aug u s t 10, 2 0 13 Five weeks of exploration and discovery. We offer Residential and Day educational enrichment programs for students who have completed grades 7 through 12. If you are a serious student, intellectually curious, creative, eager to embrace new challenges and opportunities, then Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School may be a program for you. For more detailed information please visit our website www.exeter.edu/summer Phillips Exeter Academy ❙ 20 Main Street ❙ Exeter, NH 03833-2460

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The mission of the Junior State of America and the Junior Statesmen Foundation (JSA) is to strengthen American democracy by educating and preparing high school students for life-long involvement and responsible leadership in a democratic society. When did you become involved in the Junior State of America (JSA) program? There was a very active JSA club on my high school campus, so I joined. Then I went to some regional conferences were I learned about their Summer Program. It was not only open to JSA high school students, but to students around the world. I applied and was accepted at Stanford and again at Georgetown.

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Can you describe what you did with the JSA? At Stanford I took the International Relations program and when I attended Georgetown I took the Media Relations program. At both schools there was a core curriculum. Everyone took a college level Congressional Workshop which is a public speaking debate class. We also had days when prominent politicians, business leaders, people involved in civic engagement circles came to speak. I loved the intimacy of the classroom at Stanford, but when I got to Georgetown, I was blown away. After all, here I am in the heart of Washington, DC, and our speaker days were at the Capitol, the Pentagon, the Department of Agriculture, and in embassies. It was so vibrant and engaging. And because there were so many speakers, more time was spent out of class, so I was forced to do more study work independently. A great primer for college. Why are you so interested in the JSA local program as well as the summer courses? What continually fascinates me is how JSA programs force kids to really think about current events and the issues that are going on around them. With all the negativism in the political landscape today, JSA welcomes different perspectives and facets of thought in an environment that enables us to discuss them in a productive manner. What has had the biggest impact on your participation in the Summer Program? At age 14, I was one of the youngest people at Stanford. I was absolutely petrified. I was forced to grow up pretty fast, because I was in a college class. I probably grew up more in three weeks than in three years. Programs like this force you to develop in so many ways: as a student because you’re taking this rigorous class load; as an orator because you’re in a very intense kind of public speaking workshop, and as a person because you’re on your own on a college campus.

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Is there a particular JSA moment you remember? One of our guest speakers at Georgetown was Ben Berrnake, Chairman of the Federal Reserve. I kept a notebook of the speakers’ talks and now that I’m a senior taking an AP class in economics, it’s the coolest thing to be able to cite in class, what the Chairman of the Federal Reserve personally told me about the subject under discussion. You don’t get that experience anywhere else. The other thing, which is a little bit more personal, also took place at Georgetown. We had a debate with some JSA alumnae—people who had been through the program 20 and 30 years ago. It was amazing to meet so many people who still have an active connection with JSA after so many years. Being able to debate with these adults gave me great confidence in my public speaking.

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ASPIRE BY API Aspire by API is dedicated to providing comprehensive summer study abroad programs for high school students, as well as gap year abroad programs for recent high school graduates. Language, service, and cultural immersion programs provide students with opportunities to get involved with the local community, earn college credits, and develop relevant global skills in an exciting, enriching, safe, and secure setting. Program Locations: Argentina, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain Contact: Courtney Link Phone: (877) 600-8977 Email: hello@aspirebyapi.com Address: 301 Camp Craft Rd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78746 Website: www.aspirebyapi.com

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Thompson Island Outward Bound offers adventure-based courses for 12-17 year-old boys and girls, which encourage leadership skills, teamwork, and compassion. Outdoor activities include sailing, kayaking, and climbing. Students explore the islands and coastline of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park and Massachusetts Bay for 7, 10, or 12 days. Program Location(s): Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Contact: Jon Hislop Phone: (617) 830-5144 Email: admissions@thompsonisland.org Address: P.O. Box 127, Boston, MA 02127 Website: www.thompsonisland.org

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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:

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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.

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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.

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WILDERNESS AWARENESS SCHOOL: OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPS Since 1995 these overnight camps have given teens exciting camping experiences while learning in-depth skills of survival and nature awareness. Camps are filled with outdoor adventure surrounded by the beauty and comfort of a private base camp in the forested foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Program Location(s): Duvall, Washington; Backcountry, Idaho Contact: Erin Brookshire, Administrative Director Phone: (425) 788-1301 Email: wasnet@wildernessawareness.org Address: 26425 NE Allen Street, Duvall, WA 98019 Website: www.wildernessawareness.org

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YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING YFU is a non-profit international exchange organization with partners in 64 countries. Since 1951, YFU has exemplified excellence in high school exchange worldwide. YFU brings 2,000 students to the U.S. and sends 400 U.S. teens overseas. All YFU summer programs include cultural immersion and some have a language intensive component. 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) 833-6243 Email: admissions@yfu.org Address: 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20817 Website: www.yfu-usa.org

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Index

There are thousands of overnight summer programs offered in the United States and around the world. The programs listed here and outlined throughout the Guide to Overnight Summer Programs can help you plan the perfect summer for your student.

FEATURED LISTINGS 20 4 Star Camps 40 Aspire by API 36 Access Cheshire 35 African Leadership Academy Global Scholars Program 5 Alfred University Summer Programs 32 Amigos de las Americas 20 Appel Farm Arts Camp 22 ArtsBridge 5 Babson College Summer Study for High School Students 5 Boston Leadership Institute 6 Boston University New England Center

42 Hurricane Island Outward Bound 12 Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs 12 Junior Statesmen Summer Schools 12 Juniper Institute for Young Writers 36 Maine Teen Camp 24 Mason Gross Extension Division – Rutgers University 24 New York University - Tisch School of the Arts 33 Nicaragua Summer Exchange Program 24 Oxbow Summer Art Camp 13 Oxford Advanced Studies Program 14 People to People Leadership Program 37 PGA TOURAcademy Junior Camps 16 Phillips Academy Summer Session

for Investigative Reporting

16 Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School

6 Boston University Summer Term

16 Portsmouth Abbey Summer Program

36 Sail Caribbean

High School Programs

6 Brown University Pre-College Programs

16 Smith College

22 CAP21

33 SOL Abroad High School Programs

8 Cambridge Advanced Studies Program -

34 SYA (School Year Abroad) Summer

Bucksmore Education

18 Syracuse University Summer College for

8 Cambridge College Summer Programme

High School Students

40 Camp Friendship

41 The Experiment in International Living

40 Cape Cod Sea Camps

11 The Hun School of Princeton

10 Cardigan Mountain School Summer Session

11 The Island School

33 CESA Languages Abroad

42 Thompson Island Outward Bound

41 Chill Expeditions EarthConnect

19 University of Dallas Rome & Summer Programs

(Costa Rican Adventures)

19 University of New England Early

22 Columbia College Chicago

College Programs

10 embARC Summer Design Academy, UC Berkeley 35 University of Pennsylvania Summer Academy in Applied Science & Technology 10 Emory Pre-College Program

11 Furman University Summer Scholars

32 Visual Arts Summer Institute – Boston University

41 Greenheart Travel

19 Washington University’s High School

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INDEX

35 Washington Workshops Foundation

14 People to People Leadership Programs

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

16 Phillips Academy Summer Session

20 Wildlife Ecology Research -

16 Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School

Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station

16 Portsmouth Abbey Summer Program

44 Wilderness Awareness School Overnight

16 Smith College

Summer Camps

18 Syracuse University Summer College for

44 Youth For Understanding

High School Students 11 The Hun School of Princeton

GEOGRAPHIC INDEX

42 Thompson Island Outward Bound 19 University of Dallas Rome & Summer Programs

North America

19 University of New England Early College Programs

20 4 Star Camps

35 University of Pennsylvania Academy

36 Access Cheshire

Applied Science & Technology

5 Alfred University Summer Programs

32 Visual Arts Summer Institute - Boston University

20 Appel Farm Arts Camp

19 Washington University’s High School

22 ArtsBridge

Summer Experiences

5 Babson College Summer Study for High School Students

35 Washington Workshops Foundation

5 Boston Leadership Institute

44 Wilderness Awareness School Overnight

6 Boston University – New England Center for

Summer Camps

Investigative Reporting

20 Wildlife Ecology Research - Huyck Preserve &

6 Boston University Summer Term High School Programs

Biological Research Station

6 Brown University Pre-College Programs 8 Camp Friendship

Africa

22 CAP21

35 African Leadership Academy Global

40 Cape Cod Sea Camps

Scholars Program

10 Cardigan Mountain School Summer Session

41 The Experiment in International Living

10 embARC Summer Design Academy, UC Berkeley

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

22 Columbia College Chicago

44 Youth for Understanding

10 Emory University Summer Scholars 11 Furman University Summer Scholars

Asia

42 Hurricane Island Outward Bound School

34 SYA (School Year Abroad)

12 Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs

41 The Experiment in International Living

12 Junior Statesmen Summer Schools

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

12 Juniper Institute for Young Writers

44 Youth For Understanding

36 Main Teen Camp 24 Mason Gross Extension – Rutgers University

Australia

24 New York University - Tisch School of the Arts

41 Greenheart Travel

24 Oxbow Summer Art Camp

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

37 PGA TOURAcademy Junior Camps

44 Youth For Understanding

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Caribbean

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

11 The Island School

44 Youth For Understanding

36 Sail Caribbean Pacific Region Europe

44 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

40 Aspire by API 8 Cambridge Advanced Studies Program –

South America

Bucksmore Eductation

32 Amigos des las Americas

8 Cambridge College Summer Programme

40 Aspire by API

33 CESA Languages Abroad

41 Chill Expeditions – EarthConnect

41 Greenheart Travel

33 Nicaragua Summer Exchange

13 Oxford Advanced Studies Program

33 Sol Abroad High School Programs

19 University of Dallas Rome & Summer Programs

41 The Experiment in International Living

33 Sol Abroad High School Programs

42 Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

34 SYA (School Year Abroad) Summer

44 Youth For Understanding

41 The Experiment in International Living

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4 Star Camps

Aspire by API

American Camp Association

Amigos de las Americas

Appel Farm Arts Camp

ArtsBridge

Babson College Summer

Brown University

Cambridge Advanced Studies Program: Bucksmore Education

Cambridge College Summer Programme

CAP21

CESA Languages Abroad

Chill Expeditions EarthConnect

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Columbia College Chicago

Emory Pre-College Program

Furman University Summer Scholars

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Hurricane Island Outward Bound Junior Statesmen Foundation

Mason Gross School of the Arts: Rutgers University

New York University - Tisch School of the Arts

Nicaragua Summer Exchange Program

People to People

Phillips Academy Andover Summer Programs

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer Programs

Sail Caribbean

Smith College Summer Programs

Sol Abroad

SYA (School Year Abroad)

Syracuse University Summer Programs

The Experiment in International Living

University of Pennsylvania - Summer Applied Science & Technology

University of California - Berkeley: embARC

University of Dallas Summer Programs

Washington Workshops

Westcoast Connection/360º Student Travel

Wilderness Awareness School

Wildlife Ecology Research - Huyck Preserve

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A Summer Program Checklist Before heading off to a summer program or camp, it’s imperative that your teen is properly prepared. Packing everything required will save you a trip or two to the post office. This is especially important for teens who will be traveling abroad. Almost all programs provide a complete list of essentials, along with the “no-no’s” for an extended stay. Triple check the list, and label all items with your child’s name. Here’s a handy checklist to get you started.

Headgear Bandanas/scarves

Electronics

Bed and Bath Blanket

Baseball cap

Mobile phone (with foreign access if needed)

Sunhat

Computer laptop/tablet

Sheets

Eyeglasses/Contacts (extra pair)

Footwear

Sunglasses

Boots

Swim goggles

Sneakers Sandals/flip-flops

Clothing T-shirts/tank tops Shorts Long pants Jeans Jacket Raincoat Sweater Sweatshirt/sweatpants Swimsuit Dress outfit (if needed) Pajamas and robe Underwear and socks

Dress shoes (if needed)

Miscellaneous Books/magazines E-reader Flashlight with batteries Water bottle Plastic bags (for dirty clothes)

Camp Information Emergency contacts List of/extra prescriptions for medications, allergies, asthma and medical conditions

Pillow with case/s Sleeping bag Laundry bag

Toiletries Brush and comb Shampoo Soap with container Hand sanitizer Toothbrush in holder Deodorant Anti-itch cream Sunscreen Razor and shaving cream Lip balm Shower caddy Originally printed at www.CampParents.org. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; ©2010 American Camping Association, Inc.

Special gear (if needed)

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