TeenLife Guide to Overnight Summer Programs - 2014

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PROGRAMS

Directory of

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Residential Summer Experiences

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Important Questions to Ask When Researching Camps or Programs

How to Pick the Perfect Summer Program A T E E N L I F E M E D I A P U B L I C AT I O N

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Presenting TeenLife’s 2014 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.

While teens deserve to have fun during their summer break, in today’s college- and career-focused society, they should consider participating in a summer program that includes at least one of the following activities found in this Guide: academics, arts, community service, computers and technology, language, leadership training, sports, traditional/ CIT, or travel/culture. With 50+ summer programs to choose from, both domestic and abroad, your teen will surely find a program of interest.

The benefits of summer programs are highlighted on page 4. Overnight summer programs and camps provide inspiring environments packed with self-discovery, friendship, and adventure. These summer experiences are beneficial for teens to not only grow as a person, but to also help them prepare for being away from home at college.

Our feature article on page 14 will help you choose the right summer program for your teen, and the questions you should ask before the journey begins.

We hope you find our Guide informative and useful. Don’t forget to reach out to the programs that sound interesting to you by clicking on the “Request More Information” link at the bottom of each listing. I also encourage you to become a member of TeenLife.com to browse more than 3,000 additional summer programs, and to get more news about other meaningful opportunities in the coming months.

Happy summer planning!

Marie Schwartz, CEO & Founder TeenLife Media, LLC

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PHILIPPS EXETER ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL students working on projects in the Ceramics Studio. See listing on page 27 and ad on page 21.

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THE BENEFITS OF ENGAGING SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

by Jill Tipograph

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OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS 8 Academic 33 Arts 39 Community Service 40 Computers and Technology 40 Language 42 Leadership Training 42 Sports

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ABOUT TEENLIFE

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STUDENT PROFILE

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A SUMMER PROGRAM CHECKLIST

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INDEX

Find out more about what we offer and how to register on our site.

Joshua Nodiff highlights how his summer program helped shape his future.

Things you shouldn’t forget on your overnight summer program.

Advertisers Featured Listings

TIPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUR TEEN

by Jill Tipograph

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STUDENT PROFILE

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REFLECTIONS OF BEING A COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

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Molly Faith Zwiebel shares what inspired her most during her summer program.

by Rosa Heyman

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SENDING YOUR TEEN AWAY FOR THE SUMMER

by Jill Tipograph

Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with new friends at SCIENCE CAMPS OF AMERICA. See listing on page 19.

Cover: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER pre-college students learning on the beach.

See listing on page 27 and ad on page 39.

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The Benefits of Engaging Summer Programs for Teens

BY JILL TIPOGRAPH here are countless advantages for teens that engage in one or more meaningful, well-planned summer programs. Summer 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.

Not only are they exposed to diversity and multiculturalism, but these types of programs also provide the opportunity for teens to apply academic learning from the school year to real human needs during the summer. They may also come away with a sense of “social connectedness” with peers, adults, and other activists sharing a common cause.

Learning social responsibility.

ingful summer experiences add significance and uniqueness to a student’s college application. Along with highlighting extracurricular activities, community service, and summer employment, both The Common and Universal Applications ask prospective students to list the summer programs they’ve attended since the ninth grade. Highlighting how their experiences as a whole or how one memorable moment has impacted their future aspirations can make for the perfect, standout college essay.

Summer programs largely devoted to service work foster an increased sense of social responsibility—a global view of society and a heart for helping others. These experiences allow teens to make more informed choices about college and career options as well as instill a lifelong interest in giving back.

Most service programs are based in impoverished or rural areas in the U.S. or third world countries. Service in these types of summer programs typically involves physical labor (construction of schools, cleanup, restoration, etc.), teaching and/or working with underprivileged children, caring for animals, or preserving the environment.

By engaging in volunteer work, teens have an opportunity to learn experientially. The tasks and responsibilities often expected from the program are unfamiliar and new, but also rewarding. They discover where their passions lie, while undertaking impactful work that can truly make a difference. They often return home with a renewed appreciation for what they do have.

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Paving the path to college. Mean-

Many programs take place on college campuses, which will prepare your teen for college in so many ways. College is a large diverse community where teens can expand their knowledge—academically, geographically, and socially. Many academic programs offer college credit as well, which will give them a head-start to earning their degree.

Living away from home instantly teaches teens how to fend for themselves. It is amazing how much independence they gain from managing their own money during the summer or just by doing their own laundry!

Plus, the mere experience of living with other peers as roommates and sharing common spaces provides your teen with the know-how and skills to communicate and resolve issues by learning to put aside personality and habits.

Paving the path to a major or career. The right summer program can provide students with the opportunity to pursue a passion or explore new interests, which can steer a teen towards their future college major or career. In some cases, a summer

program can rule out a profession they thought they would like.

The right summer program can help your teen become more open-minded, self-aware, independent, prepared for college, and even solidify a career choice.

But, don’t forget the fun. No college admissions officer or parent should expect their teen to spend the entire summer break hard at work; there should be plenty of time to enjoy new friendships and memories.

Jill Tipograph, founder of Everything Summer, LLC, is a nationally recognized youth expert who guides families worldwide through the summer planning process. Everything Summer aligns its clients’ interests and extracurricular activities to design the right summer experiences, find the best programs, and help teens get a pre-college edge. She is the author of Your Everything Summer® Guide & Planner and has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street gap year is a ,growing Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Business Week, and on NBC’s Todayaking Show, a ABC News , MSNBC and more. trend She alsoin speaks regularly on youth topics at educational institutions, organizations, andStates. corporations. the United Although there is no

formal data *Adapted from The Value of High School Summer Experiences, 2013 by Jill Tipograph.

on how many young people are taking a structured break before or during college, the rising number of gap year programs, gap year fairs, and college deferrals point to more students

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Overnight Summer Programs

STONELEIGH BURNHAM students dancing at the Sorvino Dance Intensive. See listing on page 42 and ad on page 28.

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 2014 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.

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CREATE GREAT ART AND DESIGN AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE THIS SUMMER THE PRE-COLLEGE STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN BALTIMORE offers rising high school juniors and seniors a four-week, college-level experience on the campus of one of the nation’s top colleges of art and design. The rigorous curriculum allows you to choose from among 13 core courses in fine arts, design, photography, and digital art, and from 13 focused studio workshops. You will study in the heart of the East Coast Art Corridor, exploring both contemporary art and notable masterpieces at galleries and museums from New York to Washington, DC, while enhancing your portfolio and earning three college credits.

THE INTERNATIONAL PRE-COLLEGE RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN TUSCANY offers rising high school juniors and seniors a three-week, college-level experience in the Monte Amiata region of Italy. MICA is a recognized leader in international study for artists. Students work in a variety of materials with an emphasis on acrylic painting. You will study in the birthplace of the Renaissance and enjoy field trips to Florence and other cultural venues to explore classical and contemporary art. Students receive two college credits.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS VISIT, MICA.EDU/2014PRECOLLEGE

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Academic ACADIA INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY: ADVANCED SESSION FOR COLLEGE CREDIT AIO is proud to partner with the University of Maine Machias (UMM) to offer up to 22 rising juniors and seniors attending the first advanced session (July 13-25, 2014) of AIO the opportunity to earn 4 college credits through UMM’s Early College program. This course is an interdisciplinary, hands-on introduction to oceanography.

The schedule consists of several field-based lessons in oceanography, formal lectures and laboratory exercises. Students will use a variety of biological, physical and chemical sampling techniques to study coastal and nearshore ecosystems.

Location(s): Seal Harbor, Maine www.acadiainstitute.com

BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH)

Award-winning summer STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math) teen programs. Students engage in experimental research & take exciting field trips.

Classes include Biological Research, Chemistry Research, Engineering, Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Research, STEM Writing Intensive.

Location(s): Wellesley, Massachusetts www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com

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Request More Information ALFRED UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS Alfred University offers summer programs in Astronomy, Art, Creative Writing, Chemistry, Computers, Ceramic & Glass Engineering, Polymers & Metals Science, Robotics, Theatre, Equestrian and Swimming. Students enjoy learning, making friends, and experiencing life on a college campus.

Location(s): Alfred, New York www.alfred.edu/summer

Request More Information BABSON COLLEGE: ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

This program 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 experience first-hand how to impact and reshape organizations, industries, and the world.

Location(s): Babson Park, Massachusetts www.babson.edu/summerstudy

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AIFS SUMMER ADVANTAGE studnets visit La Paz waterfalls in Costa Rica. See listing on page 45 and ad on page 26.

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Make Your Summer Matter

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 20 countries around the globe.

www.experimentinternational.org

800 345-2929

Program Themes: Ľ The Arts Ľ Cultural Discovery Ľ The Environment Ľ Peace, Politics, and Human Rights Ľ Sustainability and Food Systems

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER TERM HIGH SCHOOL 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 country’s most exciting cities.

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts www.bu.edu/summer/highschool

BROWN UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world in Brown Pre-College Programs, with more than 300 courses to choose from on campus, online, or abroad.

Location(s): Providence, Rhode Island www.brown.edu/ce/pre-college

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Gain a deeper understanding of techniques for biotechnology and DNA science in a hands-on lab.

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts www.bumc.bu.edu/citylab/summerlab

CARLETON COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

For the Summer of 2014 we are offering the following programs: Summer Writing Program, The Language and Global Issues Summer Institute, Summer Science Institute, Summer Quantitative Reasoning Institute, Summer Computer Science Institute, and the Summer Humanities Institute.

Location(s): Northfield, Minnesota www.carleton.edu/summer

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Become a People to People Leadership Ambassador, and you could make friends from around the world and set yourself apart in the race for college admissions.

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SPOTLIGHT:

Leadership in Action at Harvard

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Business & Entrepreneurship at University of Chicago Film & the Arts at UCLA International Diplomacy at Columbia University and George Washington University Medicine & Health Care at Johns Hopkins University Media & Communications (New!) at PACE University Service in Action at Tulane University Technology at Stanford University Learn more about how to jump-start your future.

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COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION: SUMMER JOURNALISM WORKSHOP

Come join hundreds of student journalists as they improve their skills, rethink their publications and take part in a learning experience in the media capital of the world! Each student will be required to register for one class sequence, focusing on writing and reporting, editorial leadership, digital photography, digital media bootcamp, design basics, or redesigning your newspaper.

Location(s): New York, New York www.cspa.columbia.edu AFRICAN LEADERSHIP students exploring the beauty and potential of Africa. See listing on page 43.

SUMMER ACADEMY IN

Applied Science & Technology

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

FOR HIGH SCHOOL RISING SENIORS, JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES

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SIX COURSES OFFERED:

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPUTER GRAPHICS COMPUTER SCIENCE NANOTECHNOLOGY ROBOTICS ENGINEERING COMPLEX NETWORKS

May 15, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ONLINE APPLICATION:

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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 rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university.

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia www.precollege.emory.edu

Request More Information EXPLORATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Explorations in Architecture and Design is a three-week residential summer program which offers students the opportunity to build familiarity with design processes and the role of architects and designers in society.

Location(s): Coral Gables, Florida www.arc.miami.edu/programs/high-school-summer

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ASPIRE BY API students outside the Lourve! See listing on page 39 and ad on page 27.

UD Summer Programs 2014 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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Develop reading and writing skills essential for college success

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Experience UD’s Core curriculum and study with UD professors

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Arete: An Introduction to the Classics Latin in Rome Shakespeare in Italy Discover more about our summer programs for high school students.

Call 972.721.5181 or visit udallas.edu/travel.

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H.E.L.P - EXPLORING HEALTH AND MEDICINE

The H.E.L.P. program is a hands-on, residential program for high school students with an interest in health care: future doctors, nurses, PA’s, phlebotomists, EMT’s, etc. This program includes observations at Noble Hospital in Westfield. This program is taught by Nursing Dept.

Faculty at WSU! Location(s): Westfield, Massachusetts www.westfield.ma.edu/teen-u/ help-program

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HARVARD UNIVERSITY: SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

Each summer, high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores attend the Harvard Secondary School Program. Students live in Harvard Yard or commute, take Harvard courses for college credit, and engage in College Prep activities, sports, dances, college visits, and trips to Boston and New England.

Location(s): Cambridge, Massachusetts www.summer.harvard.edu/ programs/secondary-school

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in a two-week IN FOCUS seminar in a special topic area.

Location(s): Chicago, Illinois www.scs.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/index.php

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School of Architecture

Explorations 2014 A Studio Course of Outstanding High School Students July 6th to July 26th, 2014 Application Deadline for scholarship consideration: March 1, 2014 Cost: $6,630.00 t t t t t t

Venture into the world of Architecture Experience Campus Life Earn College Credit Travel throughout South Florida Construct a Portfolio Establish Life Long Friends

For more information, please contact Luis Abella phone: 305.284.5989 email:luis@miami.edu webpage:http://www.arc.miami.edu

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TIPS

to Choosing the Right Summer Program for Your Teen

BY JILL TIPOGRAPH

There are countless benefits of engaging in a quality summer program for your teen, but sometimes finding the perfect program can be challenging. Here are some quick tips to get you started.

• Start your summer search now! It’s never too early to start planning for summer.

You need ample time to research and select from the myriad of summer opportunities available, many outlined in this guide. Keep in mind, some programs have applications, offer scholarships, and book up early in the year!

• What interests your teen? Talk to your teen about what he or she is looking for in a summer program. Balance what they think will be most beneficial with your own ideas and goals.

• Consider these important factors first: Type of program: The variety and types of summer programs are endless.

Some categories include academic, community service, adventure, fitness/ nutrition, teen travel (both domestic and international), language learning/ immersion, college campus (credit, enrichment, college prep, remedial), performing or visual arts, sports, internships, and more. The options are endless!

Length of stay: From one week to the entire summer, determine what makes sense for you and your teen in terms of participating in a structured or elective program.

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Location: Is your teen interested in a local program, domestic program away from home, or international with travel?

Tuition: Cost is a biggy. Prices vary based on program type, location, accommodations, duration, etc. and your budget is important.

Age parameters: Programs typically have specific age requirements.

• Bring a Friend. Determine if your teen has friends from camp or school he or she wants to “buddy” with in a new program. Speak to the other parents and agree on important criteria.

• Structuring the summer. Consider booking two different types of programs (e.g., two weeks at an adventure program and three weeks of a pre-college program), creating a varied experience for your teenager.

• Engage an independent professional in your search. Review materials on a variety of programs, but don’t rule out the expertise of an independent summer consultant. They have extensive knowledge on all types of summer opportunities.

• Narrow in on your summer choices further.

Consider these key variables: Philosophy: Are the director’s beliefs

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consistent with your own? What type of teen typically attends and is most successful at this program?

Policies, including level of supervision: How much free time will—or should—your teen have? Are you most comfortable with a lot of supervision or activities just with other teens?

What are the policies regarding co-ed activities, smoking, drinking, etc.?

Living conditions/preferences: Different program environments can impact a teen’s experience (e.g. hotels, dorms, home-stays, camping, converted buildings, rough plumbing, availability of hot water).

• Talk to the program director before booking. If possible, even meet in person. Understand how the staff is trained.

• Check references. Find out if other teens from your area (with similar values) have attended the program. Speak to the parents and encourage your teen to talk to the program participants.

• Don’t forget important travel necessities.

Your teen may need a passport, visas, immunizations, teacher/coach recommendations, etc., which often take time and planning.

• Communicate with your teen and the program coordinators often. It’s okay to check in with your teen regularly, as long as you allow for an appropriate amount of independence. Of course, don’t hesitate to address any concerns head-on through direct communication with your teen, the staff, and the program director.

Familiarize yourself with the cell phone and Internet policies ahead of time.

Written by Jill Tipograph of Everything Summer, www.everythingsummer.com. See bio on page 5.

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS Now Enrolling!

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• Elite, Overnight, Full Day, Half Day • Ages 7-18 • All Skill levels • Boys and Girls • 6:1 or less student to teacher ratio For more information visit

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Two Unique Programs—One Amazing Summer!

HIGH SCHOOL

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College Prep With SAT & ACT

GET A HEAD START ON YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION

BECOME A STAND-OUT APPLICANT

COSTA RICA | ENGLAND

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» EARN college credits

» Boost your SAT/ACT scores

» LEARN a new language

» Experience college life

» HAVE a great time

» Tour area campuses

Whether earning college credits at a prestigious international university, or increasing your SAT/ACT score on a U.S. or U.K. campus, by engaging in one of these unique summer adventures, you will have the chance to gain skills that can strengthen your prospects for college acceptance.

With 50 years of experience providing educational and cultural exchange programs, The American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) has the resources and ability to provide what you need (and want!) in a summer program.

Questions? Contact us today: (800) 913-7151 | summeradvantage@aifs.com.

What are YOU doing this summer?

Order your catalogs or apply online today:

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ROSS SCHOOL - SUMMER TERM @ROSS

PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer Term @Ross offers comprehensive summer programs in College Prep, Mandarin Immersion, Technology, Marine Science, and Tennis to help students gain an edge in the college admissions process. Location(s): East Hampton, New York www.ross.org/summerterm

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.

Location(s): Exeter, New Hampshire www.exeter.edu/summer_programs/7324.aspx

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RWU SUMMER ACADEMY IN ARCHITECTURE

For 34 years, GERI has engaged gifted, creative, and talented students from around the world in residential camps designed to stimulate imagination and expand abilities. Students in grades 5-12 take challenging courses and participate in fun recreational activities.

GERI offers 3 programs in July Location(s): West Lafayette, Indiana www.geri.education.purdue.edu

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RWU Summer Academy in Architecture offers studio, seminar and field experiences along with extra curricula activities and field trips to many historic museums, mansions and buildings throughout the New England Region. Program offers 3 college credits.

Location(s): Bristol, Rhode Island www.departments.rwu.edu/saahp/Programs/ SummerAcademy

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And his confidence from a summer abroad.

DISCOVER U.

YFU summer programs offer you the opportunity to experience a culture like no tourist could. Spend 3-8 weeks immersing yourself in a new culture, living with a host family and learning a new language!

Spend your summer in: ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHINA, ECUADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GHANA, GREECE, HUNGARY, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KOREA, RUSSIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, THAILAND, TURKEY, URUGUAY, VENEZUELA

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SCIENCE CAMPS OF AMERICA - BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII SUMMER 2014

You will get out in the field to study the volcanoes, rocks, streams, forests, ocean and sky of the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn science by experiencing it first hand, up-close and personal.

Location(s): Pahala, Hawaii www.sciencecampsamerica.com

Request More Informatio SMITH COLLEGE: SUMMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM (SSEP)

SSEP is a 4-week program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine.

Select students from across the country and abroad come to Smith College to do hands-on research with Smith faculty in the and physical sciences and in engineering.

Location(s): Northampton, Massachusetts www.smith.edu/summer

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ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMY, SANTA FE PRE-COLLEGE

The Summer Academy offers participants a rich experience reading and discussing original texts in lively conversations led by St. John’s professors. Through collaborative inquiry, students learn to listen actively and to articulate their ideas.

Three consecutive week-long sessions, each designed around an engaging theme, are offered. Students live in college dorms alongside trained Resident Assistants and enjoy off-campus day-trips that enhance the curricula and are fun.

Location(s): Santa Fe, New Mexico www.stjohnscollege.edu/admissions/ summeracademy.shtml

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UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS Shakespeare in Italy student recites Marc Anthony’s orientation speech from “Julius Caesar” in Roman Forum.

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ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE SUMMER ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS PRE-COLLEGE

The Summer Academy offers participants a rich experience reading and discussing original texts in lively conversations led

by St. John’s professors. Through collaborative inquiry, students learn to listen actively and articulate their ideas. Two consecutive weeks, each designed around an engaging theme, are offered. Student live in college dorms alongside trained Resident Assistants and enjoy off-campus day-trips that enhance the curricula and are fun.

Location(s): Annapolis, Maryland www.sjca.edu/admissions/ summeracademy.shtml

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In Her Own Words

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How did you choose the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) program?

I fell in love with the Columbia Scholastic Press Association months before I attended my first summer session. After spending a few days in the city with my high school’s own publication’s staff at Columbia’s spring conference, I was fully convinced that the best place for me to develop my interests in writing and journalism was to completely immerse myself in the heart of New Your City with some of the nation’s brightest students and leading experts and instructors. The workshop offered a diverse curriculum spanning a multitude of topics, small class sizes with one-on-one instruction, and an intense and competitive environment conducive to a once in a lifetime learning opportunity.

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What did you learn at CSPA? Attending CSPA was a multifaceted learning experience. In a week’s time, I learned more about myself, my interests, and most importantly, how to conduct myself professionally while experiencing a variety of pressures and circumstances. Three summer sessions later, I had a skill set that spanned crafting a webpage composed with my own words, photographs, and designs to thriving in a work-intensive, college setting.

CSPA was the most dynamic and comprehensive program not only to become a better high school journalist, but also a collegiate competitor and upcoming professional in journalism.

How will this program affect you in the future?

After attending these workshops, I found myself more than prepared to face an ever-changing world. Not only was I equipped with every tool and technique necessary to be a high school journalist, but also learned time management skills, insight into college life, how to communicate professionally, and an increased awareness of the society I live in. This program is not simply “another journalism workshop,” but rather a lifeapplicable journey that has truly prepped me for every curve ball, term paper, or journalistic project I approach.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School

Five weeks of academic exploration and discovery at one of America’s outstanding independent schools

July 6-August 9, 2014 The UPPER SCHOOL—Open to students who have completed grades nine, ten, eleven, or twelve—enrolls nearly 500 students who come to us from more than 40 states, Puerto Rico,Washington, D.C., and several dozen foreign nations.

ACCESS EXETER— Open to students who have completed grades seven or eight—provides a challenging academic program for approximately 250 students.

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.

Tel 603.777.3488 summer@exeter.edu To learn more, please visit our website: www.exeter.edu/summer www.facebook.com/ExeterSummerSchool

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JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER SCHOOL

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.

Location(s): San Mateo, California www.jsa.org

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LTU offers stimulating STEM academic camps for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in engineering, technology, design, and science. Professors teach camps in modern labs and studios on LTU’s 102-acre campus in SE Michigan. Register before February 4, 2014 for a $100 discount.

Location(s): Southfield Michigan www.ltu.edu/summercamps

SUMMER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT ELMIRA COLLEGE

Elmira College’s residential pre-college summer program, SEE EC, provides an opportunity for high school students to experience college life and take college-level courses while living in a diverse campus environment for two weeks.

Location(s): Elmira , New York www.sr.elmira.edu/Default.aspx

Request More Information SUMMER SESSION AT CARDIGAN MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

Cardigan Summer Session offers both three and six week co-ed boarding and day programs for students in grades 3-9.

We are not a traditional summer camp, nor a fully academic summer school. We provide the perfect balance between academic enrichment, personal development, and summertime fun.

Location(s): Canaan, New Hampshire www.cardigan.org/SummerSession/SummerSession

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GET A NEW YORK CITY JUMPSTART ON YOUR COLLEGE CAREER THIS SUMMER! The Wagner College Summer Pre-College Program for High School Students Apply Now Priority Deadline: April 15 / Regular Deadline: May 1 Experience college life on a small, residential campus.

Visit some of New York City’s most exciting attractions: museums, art galleries, dance and Broadway shows, tours, and more.

Earn college credit and learn from engaging professors.

Enjoy the best of both worlds: a beautiful and tranquil campus, only a 25-minute free ferry ride from Manhattan.

Immerse yourself in both classroom and off-campus learning experiences.

Tackle real problems, make a real difference, and learn what it really takes to be a leader.

Programs to Choose From: Science & Literature/Writing July 13–August 1

You will experience the educational model for which we are nationally known: The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts.

It is the bridge that connects your experiences in class, across campus, and around New York City to your specific goals for tomorrow.

History & Literature/Writing July 13–August 1

Summer Musical Theatre Institute July 13–July 26

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Reflections of Being a Counselor-in-Training

BY ROSA HEYMAN

hen I remember how I spent the summer after my sophomore year of high school— working as a Counselor-inTraining (CIT) at my sleep away camp in New Hampshire—certain images flood back to me more vividly than do more recent memories from my final years of high school or early years of college. Waking up to the sound of the bugle in the morning and the first shock of the cold air after I threw off my covers begrudgingly; the nearly scalding hot water we used to spray the plastic plates and mugs and bowls before we sent them through the industrial dishwasher in the kitchen; the earthy smell of the wooden walls in the barn where we had our evening program; the crackcrack-crack from the rifle range; the perpetual dampness that cloaked every item I owned for days after it had rained.

I had gone to Fleur de Lis camp for four summers as a camper before my CIT summer, each time for only four weeks. I looked forward to summer and going to camp so much, that it was a logical and obvious choice to become a CIT. Transforming from a camper to a CIT took maturity, patience and resilience—you have actual responsibilities other than attending daily activities.

As a CIT, you had to stay for both the July and the August sessions, as well as a few days before and after camp began to set up the tents and bring in the canoes from the waterfront. Eight weeks seemed like a terribly long time to be away from home, not because of homesickness, 24

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but because of all that I felt that I would miss while I was away. The parties, the concerts, the crushes, going to the beach, texting!

Fleur de Lis is an all girls camp, particularly rustic and tucked away in the hemlock groves on a lake in southern New Hampshire. We slept in canvas tents on wooden platforms. Campers weren’t allowed to bring cell phones or really any electronics besides iPods and speakers.

CITs were allowed to use cell phones only in places where campers wouldn’t see. This rule didn’t matter much, though, because there was barely cell phone reception anyway.

Despite my concerns of debilitating FOMO (fear of missing out—a serious syndrome that can plague people of all ages), I barely had time to think about home after the campers arrived.

The porches needed sweeping, the mail needed sorting; we had to prepare the meals, help convince the campers to drink their milk, and wash the dishes afterwards. On top of those tasks, we helped counselors teach swimming lessons, diving, arts and crafts, archery, and tennis. We planned nature walks and evening programs, put on skits during announcements and choreographed dances for air-bands. We taught the campers songs to distract them from their homesickness and received thanks in the form of endless friendship bracelets and lanyards.

Eighteen CITs came back to camp that summer, and though we each slept in a different tent alongside six or seven campers and a counselor, we shared a retreat at the Cottage.

Painted white, with a screened porch that faced the lake and Mount Monadnock, the Cottage was where we spent most of our free time. We kept some personal items there, but it was far too small to hold all of our trunks, in addition to the ratty futon and the peeling beanbag chairs that we couldn’t do without. Each night, after the campers had gone to bed and we were adequately convinced that they had fallen asleep, we would return back up the dirt road that connected the tent fields to the Cottage and the lake’s edge.

Once we had made it back to the Cottage, safely away from the vengeful mosquitoes and the creepy shadows cast by the pine trees, we would each claim a spot—racing for the futon or a chair, the unlucky ones

ending up with a blanket on the floor. There we could spend hours, playing truth or dare, countless rounds of “Never have I ever,” and hot seat. We entertained each other with elaborately detailed stories about our crushes, or scandals from the past year that had rocked our high schools, or summaries of the plots of the scariest movies we had ever seen. We all began to feel that we knew the home friends of our camp friends since we had learned such intimate details of their lives through these endless stories. Rarely that summer did I ever want to be anywhere else but our green, protected campus. Away from the stresses and decisions of “real life,” faced only with the choice of when to sleepily drag myself away from my friends and back down to the tent fields in order to rest up for tomorrow’s activities, I was able to feel truly carefree.

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We help students increase grades, confidence and motivation. Held at prestigious college campuses nationwide.

Students experience a shift in learning through academic enrichment classes, exciting outdoor challenges, personal growth and character building exercises.

Location(s): Oceanside, California www.supercamp.com

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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.

Location(s): Syracuse, New York www.summercollege.syr.edu

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM

Description: Spend 2 or 3 weeks on a scenic, coastal Maine campus exploring Coastal Marine Ecology, Pre-Law/ Trial Advocacy, Neuroscience or Creative Writing (Poetry), and earn 3 college credits! Make friends from across the country and experience college life.

Location(s): Biddeford, Maine www.une.edu/oce

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UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

The University’s pre-college academic enrichment programs allow high school students to design their own educational plans, study only what they want to study, and let their interests drive them to do what they love, while exploring college life up close and personal.

Location(s): Rochester, New York www.enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/precollege

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University Prep is an intensive summer college prep program for ages 15-18. Students can get a taste of college life by living on a prestigious campus, including Columbia or Yale, where they will tour area colleges and boost their SAT or ACT score with test prep from The Princeton Review®.

Location(s): Stamford, Connecticut www.nsgtuniversityprep.org

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RIDING, DEBATE, DANCE Summer at Stoneleigh-Burnham Whether you are a rider, a debater, a dancer, or a combination of all three, Stoneleigh-Burnham offers a summer experience that will elevate your passion to the next level.

Bonnie Castle Riding Camp:

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Get a New York City jumpstart on your college career this summer! Earn college credits, live on campus, and experience Manhattan venues as part of the learning experience. Programs include Musical Theatre, History, Science, and English/Writing.

Applications due 5/1/2014. Early Decision by April 15.

Location(s): Staten Island, New York www.wagner.edu/pre-college

WAGNER COLLEGE SUMMER MUSIC THEATRE INSTITUTE (SMTI) students gain improvisation skills. See listing on page 29 and ad on page 23.

Request More Information WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY’S HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER EXPERIENCES

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 bonding with fellow students from around the country.

Location(s): St. Louis, Missouri www.summerexperiences.wustl.edu

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Make Your Summer Count!

High School Students* explore exciting fields of study and earn college credit at UNE! Coastal Marine Ecology Program (3 credits) Students explore topics of interest in the marine sciences and coastal ecology, work in labs and marine habitats, and learn about current research in the field.

Early College Neuroscience Program (3 credits) Students are immersed in classroom and lab studies of pharmacology, neuroanatomy, animal behavior, philosophical issues of neuroscience research, and other topics.

Early College Creative Writing Program (3 credits) Students polish their writing style and create a portfolio, under the guidance of award-winning writers. Poets and publishers share tips on how to get poetry published. Get inspired on the scenic Maine coast!

Early College Pre-Law/Trial Advocacy Program (3 credits) Students explore the American legal system and the legal profession, observe a courtroom in action, and participate in a mock trial, with input from practicing attorneys. *

Biddeford, Maine (207) 602-2050 | www.une.edu/oce

High school students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2014

Programs run July 2014

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SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT A FAST-PACED, TOP-RANKED BUSINESS SCHOOL and practice Babson’s unique method of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® before you even start applying to college. Gain the tools and hands-on experience to impact organizations, industries, and the world.

SUMMER STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience: July 9–August 13, 2014 Explore and approach economic, social, and environmental problems in the context of developing new ventures. In just five weeks, you’ll experience Babson’s approach to Entrepreneurial Thought and Action while developing your skills as an entrepreneur.

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WELLESLEY COLLEGE SUMMER SESSION PRE-COLLEGE

Wellesley College Summer Session offers students a unique co-educational opportunity to interact with some of Wellesleys top scholars and teachers in an intimate environment.

Location(s): Wellesley, Massachusetts www.wellesley.edu/ summer

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Lots of students are thinking about going to college. If you’re thinking way beyond that—not just about going, but about succeeding, leading, and building your future…

JSA HAS THE RIGHT SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOU. Nobody builds leaders like JSA. Our pre-college summer programs are transformational. They prepare you to be way ahead of the curve when you get to college. If you’re ready for life out in front, we’ll help get you there.

“JSA taught me the skills that prepared me for leadership on the college level. ” – Jared Odessky, Columbia University University Senator, Class of 2015

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WESTFIELD CSI

Westfield CSI is an interactive, residential program for high school students ages 14-17 with an interest in Criminal Justice, Science, Investigations, and Technology. Students will solve a “murder” on campus using forensic science, criminal justice, and crime scene investigation technology.

Location(s): Westfield, Massachusetts www.westfield.ma.edu/teen-u/ westfieldcsi

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The Boston Conservatory’s Summer Intensives for high school and college students are two- and three-week programs that mirror the Conservatory curriculum and provide opportunities for students to study with a dedicated and distinguished faculty.

Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts www.bostonconservatory.edu/ high-school-and-collegiate-intensive-programs

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Brooks Institute is offering its popular week-long high school photography workshop again this summer.

Running from June 9-13, tuition for the workshop is $675 and includes instruction by Brooks Institute faculty and graduates, use of Brooks Institute studio and lab facilities, and a catered lunch for each day of the program. During the course of the weeklong workshop, students will gain experience in the studio, on location, and in the digital labs as well as instruction in camera controls, location and studio lighting for photography and software manipulation.

Location(s): Ventura, California www.workshops.brooks.edu

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Early College Program Summer Institute 2014 High school students that have completed their sophomore year and are at least 15 years of age are eligible to attend the Early College Program (ECP) Summer Institute. Joins us in Chicago this summer to expand your creative talents, explore new ideas, and strengthen your commitment to the study of art and design.

Why ECP Summer Institute?

• Opportunity to receive college credit and have the portfolio requirement of the SAIC undergraduate application waived.

• College-level instruction from SAIC’s outstanding faculty with additional support from student Teaching Assistants.

• Access to SAIC’s extensive resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum.

• Gain insight into SAIC’s undergraduate program

Innovative Arts Education in the Heart of Chicago Interwoven into the fabric of vibrant downtown Chicago, SAIC’s campus provides the ideal platform for ECP Summer Institute students to explore new artistic domains. Chicago, home to one of the country’s largest concentrations of working artists, is a city of unparalleled architecture, innovative public art, and world-class museums and galleries. SAIC’s faculty of practicing artists, designers, scholars, industry influencers, and innovators connect students with all of its amazing resources.

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CAP21 SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING AND COLLEGE AUDITION PREP PROGRAM

CAP21 is dedicated to creating new work, developing new talent and building new audiences. Our goal is to create programs that achieve substantial contributions to the future of the arts. This program is a four week program for Current High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. It focuses on the essential skills of musical theatre training and introduces students to a conservatory atmosphere. Equal importance is placed on acting, singing, and dancing. For more details about this programs classes, please see our website for a listing of course descriptions: www.cap21.org.

Location(s): New York, New York www.cap21.org/cap21

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COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE Our Pre-College Experience summer program offers classes in music, art, filmmaking, creative writing and crime scene investigation taught by the College’s professors. Also, a one-week program to help juniors and seniors navigate the college application process is offered.

Location(s): Albany, New York www.strose.edu/summer

Request More Information EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

Develop your creativity and artistic talents in an inspiring new surrounding abroad. While engaging with different art forms relevant to your host country and culture, you’ll learn under the mentorship of local professional artists, musicians, and/ or educators. Programs offered in Argentina, France, Japan, Nicaragua, and Spain.

Location(s): Argentina, France, Japan, Nicaragua, Spain www.experimentinternational.org

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MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART PRE-COLLEGE STUDIO

Students develop their portfolios and meet leading artists who help them develop strong art college applications. Choose from among 26 core courses across various disciplines, while exploring both contemporary art and notable masterpieces at galleries and museums from New York to Washington, DC. Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland www.mica.edu/programs_of_ study.html

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Things to Consider Before Sending Your Teen Away for the Summer

BY JILL TIPOGRAPH

You’ve enrolled your teen in their summer program(s). Check it off your list. While your teen may think he/she is ready to conquer the world with independence, parents often know best. Help them prepare and transition to their away-from-home program with these tips: • Educate your child about the new countries they • Review with your teen the program’s may visit. It is no surprise that when traveling guidelines, requirements, and restrictions. This includes electronics, laptops, abroad, the culture may differ immensely from home. It’s a good idea for both you and your teen to cell phone policies, clothing, amount read up on the country he or she will be visiting so of permissible luggage (remember he/ that you are both prepared for their upcoming experishe has to transport it!). Your teen needs ence. Make sure the clothes your teen is bringing are to respect these rules as well as the program’s staff. As most smart phones appropriate for the region of travel (i.e. Do elbows and knees have to be covered? Are hats allowed? have cameras, some programs do not alCan shoulders be exposed?) You may even want low these devices. Look into sending an to find hometown-area restaurants that offer some inexpensive digital camera instead. If a of the same cuisine they can expect to eat while program enforces a no electronics policy, they usually offer a detailed explanation traveling. as to why they have this policy in place.

• Establish a budget for your teen’s discretionReview this with your teen since the ary spending and discuss in advance how it is to policy often reflects the program’s phibe spent. Giving a teen carte blanche with a credit losophy, which is helpful to understand prior to the summer. card is typically a mistake; it’s imperative that he/ she learns how to budget their money ahead of time.

Having a debit card that you can easily add money • Reinforce the zero tolerance policy for to can be a valuable management tool prior to the alcohol, drugs, and unacceptable besummer. Many programs offer suggested amounts havior (bullying included!). Programs often require students and their parents to bring. If you plan to send cash and are concerned about your teen holding it, ask the program director to sign a written contract detailing the if there is a staff member that typically holds money/ consequences for such actions. Use this valuables; or have them get traveler’s checks (which opportunity as a teachable moment, are replaceable if lost or stolen). Some countries do discussing responsible decision-making and accountability. Your teen must unnot accept credit cards and cash is the only way to obtain local currency. Helpful hint: if sending cash derstand that he or she will be sent to be held by a staff member, separate it into weekly home if the rules are broken! And be envelopes and label with teens name and amount aware that I have seen programs send enclosed. This makes for easy and efficient teens home even if their parents are away (with a pre-phone call); so have a distribution. back-up plan in case this happens.

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NYCDA: SUMMER ACTING TRAINING PROGRAM

A rigorous, but exhilarating four-week program that offers an opportunity to explore acting techniques, camera performance skills, commercial basics, film and TV basics, improvisation and more, with a professional faculty of working actors and directors.

Location(s): New York, New York www.sft.edu/programs/summerprogram.html

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SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE

PURDUE UNIVERSITY FERI SUMMER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM students building a tower in The Study of Motion Through Space and Time Class. See listing on page 17.

Mirroring the methods and practices of the contemporary artists and designers, students in the ECP program choose courses within focused disciplines, yet retain opportunities to freely explore across media in order to build strong skills and a portfolio that reflects their personal interests.

Location(s): Chicago, Illinois www.saic.edu/cs

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OXBOW SUMMER ART CAMP

Oxbow Summer Art Camp offers a unique residential art-immersion program for teens who love art. Our camp encourages the exploration of each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity and vision. Instructed by teaching artists, teens are encouraged to find their unique voice.

Students create personally significant artwork, develop art skills, and make life-long friends. No prior experience, talent or portfolio needed - just a desire to jump in, try new things and see what happens!

Location(s): Napa, California www.oxbowschool.org

SNOW FARM SUMMER: THE NEW ENGLAND CRAFT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

We offer small-group studio workshops led by working artists. Our 50-acre New England farm setting is safe, peaceful, and inspiring. Snow Farm is an opportunity to learn and live with others who love art as much as you do.

Location(s): Williamsburg, Massachusetts www.snowfarm.org

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Powerhouse Theater Program has been a training ground for theater artists since 1985. Students from around the country participate in this program for actors, directors and writers. Explore theater with peers and professionals alike by living, breathing, and creating theater every day.

Location(s): Poughkeepsie, New York www.powerhouse.vassar.edu

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THE PUTNEY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

In-depth exploration & enrichment in the visual & 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.

Location(s): Putney, Vermont www.putneyschool.org/summer

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Community Service AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS (AMIGOS)

Imagine a world where each young person becomes a lifelong catalyst for social change.

AMIGOS’ mission is to inspire and build young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences.

Location(s): Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panamá, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay www.amigoslink.org

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ASPIRE BY API: COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS IN COSTA RICA, CHINA, ECUADOR, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA (CAMBODIA & THAILAND) Aspire by API programs offer high school students opportunities to learn and develop relevant global skills through fun, enriching community service programs in Costa Rica, China, Ecuador, and Southeast Asia (combining Cambodia and Thailand). Two-week programs are offered in all locations throughout the summer.

Location(s): Costa Rica, China, Ecuador, Cambodia & Thailand www.aspirebyapi.com

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The University of Rochester’s

Pre-College Programs make it possible each year for hundreds of students from around the world to explore the University through collegelevel courses.

Students can receive college credit, live on campus, participate in threeweek intensive programs, and even study abroad.

Registration is now open for all 2014 sessions. Visit enrollment.rochester.edu/ admissions/precollege to learn more.

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EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING COMMUNITY SERVICE

Opportunities to work on a project designed by local organizations and the individuals they serve while exploring concepts such as community development, social service, and volunteerism in an international context Location(s): Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania & Thailand www.experimentinternational.org

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Computers and Technology

Language

THE SUMMER ACADEMY IN APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (SAAST)

CESA Languages Abroad offers summer language programs in quality language schools across Europe, Latin America & more for beginner to advanced levels, from 1 week to 12 weeks duration. We have personal relationships with all of our language colleges and can draw on years of first-hand experience.

Location(s): Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Morocco, Russia, Japan, China, Argentina, Chile, Peru & Mexico www.cesalanguages.com

The Summer Academy in Applied Science Technology (SAAST) welcomes highly motivated talented students to explore Engineering at the college level, combining sophisticated theory with handson practical experience in cutting-edge technologies.

Location(s): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania www.seas.upenn.edu/saast

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WRITING PROGRAM

HUMANITIES INSTITUTE

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COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTITUTE LANGUAGE AND GLOBAL ISSUES INSTITUTE

SCIENCE INSTITUTE

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EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING

Language immersion programs in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Language immersion in the host language(s) occurs through participation in non-English speaking settings including in homestays, excursions, and during community service projects. Select programs also provide formal language training.

Location(s): Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand www.experimentinternational.org

SINO LANGUAGE GATEWAY (SLG)

Chinese immersion summer camp (agea 8-18) includes language study, one-to-one oral communication practice with local kids, traveling, worldwide student body, home/campus stay. Leadership & Service program (agea 14-18) combines English-teaching (earn 80 service hours), leadership training, language/culture activities, and traveling altogether.

Location(s): China www.sinolanguage.org

SOL ABROAD HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Sol Abroad is a premier high school study abroad program that offers affordable 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.

Location(s): Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Spain www.solabroad.com

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Acadia Institute of Oceanography Excited about the ocean and everything in it?

AIO offers a unique hands-on science program for students age 10-18 who want to learn about the ocean while enjoying the majestic coast of Downeast Maine.

1 & 2 week sessions. Co-ed. All marine environments. Recreational activities.

Staffed by professional educators.

College credit available in advanced sessions

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Leadership Training

Sports

PEOPLE TO PEOPLE LEADERSHIP IN ACTION HARVARD

BONNIE CASTLE RIDING CAMP

Major university campuses, are ideal locations to develop leadership qualities, prepare for college admissions, and become effective communicators. No matter what your interest, the Leadership in Action Summit will give you invaluable experience and teach you what it takes to be successful.

Location(s): Cambridge, Massachusetts www.peopletopeople.com

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TOURACADEMY JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS

One of the premier riding camps in the country, Bonnie Castle has been helping girls ages 9 - 16 become better riders for over 30 years. Averaging two mounted sessions/day, girls will improve skills in Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Combined Training, and Equine Studies.

Location(s): Greenfield, Massachusetts www.sbschool.org/bcrc

TOURAcademy Junior Camps provide world-class instruction to young athletes of all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Programs include Overnight, Half Day, and After School Camps, with student to teacher ratios as low as 4:1. Prime locations include TPC Sawgrass and TPC Scottsdale.

Location(s): Over 30 premier golf destinations www.pgatourcamps.com

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Traditional/CIT CAMP FRIENDSHIP

Join Camp Friendship 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 over 40 different activities to create a fun-packed summer.

Location(s): Palmyra, Virginia www.campfriendship.com

YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD

Located in Missouri’s eastern Ozarks, YMCA Camp Lakewood’s overnight camp for kids ages 6-17, provides a well-rounded experience for campers by having fun while learning life skills, all within a safe and trusted environment.

Campers build character, friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Location(s): Potosi, Missouri www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/ camplakewood

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Travel/Culture AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Discover the history, beauty, and potential of Africa while learning the leadership skills necessary to transform a continent.

Location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa www.alasummer.org

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THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGIATE INTENSIVES SUMMER 2014 The Boston Conservatory’s Summer Intensives for high school and college students are twoand three-week programs that mirror the Conservatory curriculum and provide opportunities for students to study with dedicated and distinguished faculty.

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE: JUNE 22–JULY 12 VOCAL/CHORAL INTENSIVE: JULY 6–19 MUSICAL THEATER DANCE INTENSIVE: JULY 13–AUG 2 HIGH SCHOOL COMPOSITION INTENSIVE: JULY 13–26

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Sample the wide range of classes available at Brooks Institute, everything from portraiture to studio lighting in one week!

HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP June 9-14, 2014 Brooks Institute Ventura, CA

BROOKS

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AIFS SUMMER ADVANTAGE: HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Summer Advantage is an allinclusive high school study abroad program that provides students (ages 16-18) the opportunity to experience university life while earning college credit taking courses in foreign language or liberal arts.

Location(s): San Jose, Costa Rica; London, England; Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Granada, Spain. www.summeradvantage.com

KUCHANGA TRAVEL

EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING – SPAIN

Explore the architecture of Gaud in Barcelona. Study Spanish in the courtyards of Andalusia. Volunteer with a community-based organization.

Trace the influences of Spain’s religious and ethnic communities.

Locations(s): Spain www.experimentinternational.org

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Kuchanga Travel places volunteers with opportunities in schools, orphanages, wildlife conservation and community programs in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Use your skills to help appreciative communities.

We also arrange great adventures for you while abroad!

Location(s): Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia www.kuchangatravel.com

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CESA Languages Abroad

Summer language courses Travel & learn a new language!

Visit us now at: cesalanguages.com

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SPI HIGH SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD

SPI High School Study Abroad offers homestay immersion programs, coupled with a global leadership and community service component. All SPI programs combine serious academics with fun, interactive real world experiences. Students attend language classes for college credit, participate in a variety of cultural activities, and travel to sites of historic importance.

Location(s): Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica, China www.spiabroad.com

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS This summer marks the 20th anniversary of our high school summer programs. A unique experience of informed travel and rigorous study, each program is offered for college credit.

Students study the great texts while enjoying cultural and recreational activities in the company of like-minded peers.

Location(s): Rome, Italy & Irving, Texas www.udallas.edu/travel

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YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING (YFU)

YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities. Awarding more than 1.6 million in scholarships each year, 250K+ students and host families have benefited from the support and expertise of YFU. Location(s): Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East www.yfu.org

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The acting education of a lifetime...

for a gifted, passionate few. + Small, selective classes We are focused on YOUR success!

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STUDENT PROFILE

In His Own Words JOSHUA NODIFF New York City, Age 16

Tell us a little bit about BELL The Brown Environmental Leadership Lab (BELL) was a remarkable experience that certainly changed my life for the better. The program is centered around environmental science, handson education, social activism, and community leadership. BELL brought together a diverse group of likeminded students from all over the world that subsequently became a family to me.

What made you choose BELL? While initially researching for programs to attend last summer, BELL instantly stood out to me. I have a passion for environmental science and have always wanted to take an active role in making the world a better place while broadening my education. The program, which took place over two weeks at a campsite located off of the Narragansett Bay of Rhode Island, immersed myself and the other campers in an ecosystem where we could conduct experiments firsthand in the local surroundings.

What did the program entail?

The experiments were hands-on and focused on a variety of topics ranging from coastal ecology to urban development to ocean acidification. We would conduct experiments in the bay by evaluating the abundance and behavior of local organisms, and were given opportunities to build solar ovens and shower heaters to explore the power of solar energy. We would hike in the woods to educate ourselves on the forest ecology and we would kayak across the bay to observe the coastal ecosystems. We also participated in a series of community building and leadership activities to help us all work together.

How have your experiences influenced your aspirations?

I left the program as a true environmental activist.

The staff helped each of us create an action plan that featured a proposal for how we could establish social change locally once we returned home. We even spent a day on the Brown University campus in order to conduct our research. I have no doubt that this program helped us all become leaders for our generation, and agents of social change promoting what’s most beneficial for everyone—protecting our environment.

What stood out for you the most during the BELL Program?

The two most important ideas that I took away from this program are (1) our environment is beautiful, yet exhaustible and that it is our responsibility to actively sustain it NOW, and (2) every being on this planet is a natural leader in his or her own right—and the most incredible skill is to be able to see the leader in each individual. I would highly recommend the BELL program, and I know for a fact that my experience will assist me in my future as an advocator for a sustainable planet.

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Explore Journalism in New York City in the Summer

CSPA’s Summer Journalism Workshop COURSES OFFERED

SDESIGN BASICS SREDESIGNING YOUR NEWSPAPER SDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

SNEWSPAPER REPORTING & WRITING SDIGITAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP FOR ADVISERS & STUDENTS SEDITORIAL LEADERSHIP

SCENES FROM 2012 AND 2013 COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION SUMMER JOURNALISM WORKSHOP Students participate in class, lectures and a Broadway show press conference. Photos by Joon-Yeop Lee, Alan Murray and Inderpreet Samra.

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ant to get more from your work or learn how to take your paper from print to online? Or do you wish to improve your photography, reporting or writing skills, no matter where you are published?

Photographers, designers, editors—all are welcome at the CSPA’s 33rd Annual Summer Journalism Workshop at Columbia University in New York City. Whatever your need for student news reporting and publishing, we’ve got you covered! We offer classes that cover various aspects of writing, editing, designing and organizing for print newspapers.

In addition to our popular digital photography sequence (especially good for photo editors), we will have a sequences that cover digital bootcamp experiences for students and advisers. The digital media sequences cover what you need to know to go digital, if you are a student, and what you want to teach, if you are an adviser.

Instructors are either experienced high school advisers, professional journalists or Columbia Journalism faculty. All have extensive experience working with motivated students who wish to excel. Classes are held in air-conditioned Columbia classrooms and take place during mornings and afternoons with evening events, held both onand off-campus. Residents stay in air-conditioned Columbia dormitories with 24-hour security and CSPA staff also in residence. A commuter option is available at lower cost for NYC residents. Meals are not included in fee but are readily available in nearby eateries frequented by Columbia students.

June 22-27, 2014 Go to the CSPA website for information about • class sequences • registration fees • schedules • payment schedule

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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)

Sleeping bag

Footwear

Sunglasses

Boots

Swim goggles

Sneakers

Laundry bag

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

Pillow with case/s

Dress shoes (if needed)

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

Camp Information Emergency contacts

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

List of/extra prescriptions for medications, allergies, asthma and medical conditions Special gear (if needed)

Originally printed at www.CampParents.org.

Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; ©2010 American Camping Association, Inc.

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NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE PREP SUMMER 2014

Northwestern Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Prep program gives high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to experience college life this summer. College Prep students can take undergraduate courses for college credit or explore current topics in a range of IN FOCUS seminars led by top Northwestern faculty.

APPLY ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 4 www.northwestern.edu/collegeprep 847-467-6703

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There are thousands of summer programs around the country and abroad.

We hope that the programs listed in our Guide to Overnight Summer Programs and on TeenLife.com will help you in your search.

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Amigos de las Americas

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Acadia Institute of Oceanography

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African Leadership Foundation

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Alfred University: Summer Programs

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American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)

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American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)

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Academic Programs International (API)

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Babson Summer Academic Programs

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30

Boston Conservatory

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Boston Leadership Institute

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Boston University: HS Summer

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Boston University: School of Medicine CityLab

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Brown University: Summer Programs

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Brooks Institute

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Camp Friendship

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Cardigan Mountain School: Summer Programs

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Carleton College: Summer Programs

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CESA Languages Abroad

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Brooks Institute

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Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21)

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Columbia Scholastic Press: Summer Journalism

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Elmira College

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Emory Pre-College Program

12

35

College of Saint Rose

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Experiment in International Living-Arts

34

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Experiment in International Living-Travel/Culture

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Experiment in International Living-Community Service

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9

Experiment in International Living-Language

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9

Explorations in Architecture (U Miami)

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13

Harvard University Extension School

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Kuchanga Travel

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Lawrence Technological University

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25

Maryland Institute College of Art: Summer Programs

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Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies

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People to People

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10

PGA TOUR Experiences

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15

Phillips Exeter Academy: Summer Programs

17

21

Purdue University Summer

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Roger Williams University Summer Academy

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Ross School Summer Programs

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New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

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Science Camps of America, Inc.

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Sino Language Gateway

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Smith College: Summer Programs

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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33

Sol Abroad

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St. John’s College Summer

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St. John’s College Summer

19

5

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Summer

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Study Programs International, Inc.

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SuperCamp

26

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Syracuse University: Summer Programs

26

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The Junior Statesmen Foundation/ The Junior State of America

22

32

Snow Farm Summer: The New England Craft Program for High School Students

38

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The Oxbow School

38

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The Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Program

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34

U of Penn: Summer Academy in Applied Science+Tech. 40

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University of Dallas: Summer Programs

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12

University of New England - Early College Program

27

29

University Prep Program

27

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University of Rochester- Pre-College Programs

27

39

Wagner College External Programs

29

23

Washington University: Summer Programs

29

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Wellesley College: Summer Programs

31

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Westfield State University - CSI

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Westfield State University

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YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood Programs

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The Putney School Summer Programs

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