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PRESENTING THE 2017 GUIDE TO OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer brings up all kinds of images: the freedom of a lazy afternoon; the joy of a cool swim; the wonder of a starlit sky. But what if you could have all that and develop skills that you’re going to need for college and beyond?

TeenLife’s annual Guide to Overnight Summer Programs is a means to expand your world, explore a new interest, meet fascinating people, create something fantastic and, of course, have fun.

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As experts, we know that a summer spent at camp, in an internship, traveling or learning a new skill is so much more than just a classroom add-on. These programs let you experience life away from home. They teach responsibility, leadership and resilience. They might include academics, community service or leadership training, but this isn’t an older generation’s idea of “summer school.” You’ll

find plenty of chances for adventure and friendships. And there’s a program for every budget and schedule.

This guide lists nearly 70 summer programs, along with tips such as how to spend a summer at an Ivy League school or live with people you’ve just met. And we have the scoop for parents on why summer programs support teens’ personal growth.

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Contents

GUIDE TO OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS 2017

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DEAR PARENTS: Here’s why summer camp works for teens.

22 MEDICAL EXPERIMENT: Find out if health care is your calling.

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SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT THE IVIES: How summer can be an academic test drive.

25 SLEEP-AWAY SCHOOL: How to see if boarding school is right for you.

12 THAT’S MY STUFF!: Tips for living with people you’ve never met.

31 PROGRAM LISTINGS: Find your best summer ever right here!

16 ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE: Why to hit the books this summer.

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WHY SUMMER CAMP

Is Still Relevant for Teens

BY STEPHEN GRAY WALLACE, M.S. ED. ehind the magic of summer camp lie the fundamental building blocks of experiential learning, social development, character, civic engagement and other 21st-century “soft” skills that might very well translate into job opportunities one day.

Who knew?

While the idea of summer camp may bring to mind s’mores and songs around the campfire (there are those, too), social scientists know that camp in the modern age is profoundly different from that of yesteryear. While those soft skills might have been fostered in campers when summer camps started 150 years ago, now camp professionals use data to intentionally create programs with them in mind.

“From the time courageous and forward-thinking educators created what has grown to become a world-wide camp movement here …, they knew that something was lacking in children’s overall education,” Lucy Norvell, director of development and communications for the American Camp Association, New England, wrote in a 2016 article about the history of camps. “Those lucky campers who hiked and adventured along Connecticut’s Long Island Sound spent most of their time in the out-of-doors learning. With lots to discover about themselves and about being a member of a group, these were the first of millions of children to benefit from the experiential education that day and overnight camps uniquely provide.”

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What are some of the ways camp helps young people?

Norvell offers evidence of enhanced physical and mental health, social-emotional learning opportunities, values clarification and independence. And other research has shown camp encourages the cognitive skills of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and confidence.

And there’s more.

Norvell drills down on the independence and confidence camp inspires, suggesting that a summer at camp promotes positive risk-taking. Indeed, camp is a place where many young people say they can be their genuine selves, exploring their capacities for friendship, skill-building and achievement without fear of failure, ridicule or rejection.

As 14-year-old Corbin Friedman said in the November/ December 2016 issue of Camping Magazine, “Often times it feels as if there’s a certain character I’ve built for myself at school and at home, but when you go to summer camp … you can change what you don’t like about yourself, or you can be an entirely different and new person if you want.”

Camp empowers positive risk-taking – a critical step toward achieving an overall “sense of self,” which is a significant developmental step on the sometimes-bumpy path to adulthood.

Heading down that path also requires courage. What does that courage look like at camp? I asked some 17-year-old recent “graduates” of the Cape Cod summer camp where I work to describe their experiences.

“I believe that camp has given me the tools to live and problem-solve on my own,” says Ben Quincy. “It has instilled in me the important values of community and the power you have to impact that community positively or negatively. ... Camp pushed me out of my comfort zone, teaching me how to be comfortable while facing strife.”

Brooke Katz shared that “camp has allowed me to learn more about the world, myself and helping others, which I believe is necessary for my future. It has given me another home, a second family and opportunities to be a leader and take initiative.”

And Joe Benjamin said, “Living with new and different people for seven weeks is not always easy. It can be cramped, dirty, smelly and downright unpleasant at times. However, there is no better way to get to know people than to live

with them. You see them at their best, and you see them at their worst. I know I can accept whatever living situation I find at college because I have gone through nine years of living with other people at camp. … Even though something like sailing seemed impossible in the beginning, I now am not only proficient in doing it on my own but I can also teach it to four 10-year-old girls in 15-knot wind while keeping them entertained and having fun at the same time. This experience proves that no matter how hard something may seem at first, if you take it step by step, you can master it.”

Mastering it. Figuring it out. Moving forward with newfound confidence, learned skills and the support of community. That is what camp is all about. And that is why an age-old tradition is as new as this morning and still relevant for young adults on the brink of independence.

Stephen Gray Wallace is president and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), a national collaborative of institutions and organizations committed to increasing positive youth outcomes and reducing negative-risk behaviors. He has broad experience as a school psychologist, adolescent/family counselor and college professor. He is director of counseling and counselor training at Cape Cod Sea Camps, a member of the professional development faculty at the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Camp Association and a parenting expert at kidsinthehouse.com and NBCUniversal’s parenttoolkit.com. He is also an expert partner at RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange). For more information, visit StephenGrayWallace.com.

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Spend Your Summer

AT THE IVIES

BY BILL O’NEILL

hether or not a degree from an Ivy League college is in your future, there’s a way to get a taste of life in the Ivies.

The eight Ivy League schools are among the oldest, most prestigious and most competitive schools in the country – and most of them have extensive summer programs available to high school students.

“The students who come to these programs are students who are really academically engaged,” says Bill Holinger, director of Harvard Summer School’s Secondary School Program.

“They live here very much like college students,” says Holinger. “They love the independence. They can make their own choices, plan their own time, go to the activities they want to go to, not go to activities they don’t want to. Their only real requirement is that they attend class. The rest of their time is theirs to plan.”

Ivy League settings range from the hustle and bustle of Columbia’s Manhattan campus to the peaceful mountains surrounding the Dartmouth campus. Most of the schools offer a mix of credit and noncredit courses in their summer programs for high school students.

“Like Harvard in general, one of our great strengths is the academics: the courses, the faculty, the extra academic support.”

While the summer Ivy programs typically offer introductory classes in economics, writing and history, you also can find courses that are a bit more out of the ordinary, along with some fun extracurriculars.

Many of the teens in Ivy summer programs are taking college courses for the first time, Holinger says.

Here are some 2016 highlights from each of the schools.

“It’s a phenomenal opportunity to study things that they don’t get to delve into in high school,” he says.

“They have an academic transition to make, so we have a lot of support for them. We have a tutor program in the summer school that’s extremely helpful for high school students.”

Brown (Providence, R.I.): Courses included “American Consumer Culture, 1870-Present,” “The Anthropology of Stuff” and “Remixing Racial Codes: Interraciality in Literature and Film Post-1945.” Social activities included karaoke, talent shows and yoga, along with weekend trips to Boston, Newport and New England beaches.

Holinger says the summer programs have a “wonderfully diverse community. Harvard’s summer school has about 6,000 students, and about 1,400 to1,500 of them are high school students. About a third of our kids are international. It’s socially diverse and socially economically diverse.”

In most cases, high school students live together on campus with residential advisors as back up.

Columbia (New York, N.Y.): Courses included “Gospel Music in Modern America,” “The Architecture of New York’s Entertainment, Leisure and Culture Industry” and “How to Write Funny.” Activities included volunteer projects serving children and seniors, a careers and leadership speaker series, and arts and crafts seminars. Plus, you know, New York. >> 2017 TEENLIFE GUIDE TO OVERNIGHT SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Cornell (Ithaca, N.Y.): Courses included “Genius and Madness in Literature,” “Introduction to U.S. Labor History” and “Green Cities and Sustainable Futures.” Extracurriculars included rock-climbing, quidditch, a student-run newspaper and trips to nearby gorges and waterfalls.

Penn (Philadelphia, Pa.): Courses included “World Film History to 1945,” “Monsters in Literature and Film: Medieval to Modern” and “Communication & Popular Culture.” Penn’s Philadelphia campus offers easy access to restaurants and museums, while weekend options included day trips to Washington, D.C., Hershey Park and the Jersey Shore.

Dartmouth (Hanover, N.H.): Dartmouth has limited options for high school students. There is, however, a weeklong day program in cybersecurity and the fouryear Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth program for high school students from under-resourced backgrounds. Summer college courses are available for visiting college students.

Princeton (Princeton, N.J.): Princeton’s summer term is open only to Princeton students, but the Summer Institute for the Gifted offers programs at 12 campuses including Princeton. Courses for 2017 include “Political Strategy: Power to the People or the Pundit,” “Bioinformatics: Data Mining for Health” and “Crime Scene Investigation.”

Activities include volleyball, chess, a talent show and a casino night.

Harvard (Cambridge, Mass.): Courses included “Space Exploration and Astrobiology: The Search for Life in the Cosmos,” “Marine Life and Ecosystems of the Sea” and “Gender, Food and Culture in American History.” Activities included a summer-school orchestra, the Trivia Bowl, and outings to Fenway Park and Boston’s Museum of Science.

Yale (New Haven, Conn.): Courses included “Forensic Anthropology,” “Principles of Animation” and “From Gutenberg to Google Books: The Cultural History of Publishing, 1450 to the Present.” Day trips included outings to a Yankees game, the Beardsley Zoo and Lake Compounce Amusement & Water Park.

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How to Survive

LIVING WITH STRANGERS FOR THE FIRST TIME

BY NICO JANNASCH

erhaps you’re a little nervous about your first summer away from home.

Whether you’re attending a summer camp for teens, a boarding school summer program, a college summer program or going on an overseas community service program, this might be your first time living with strangers or in group housing like a dorm.

an impromptu soccer game or an expedition for ice cream. It tells people you’re open to contact, organically sparking conversations and leading to friendships.

2. Get social immediately.

It’s normal to be little uneasy, but there are several ways to make the first few days fun, to make friends and to deal with any issues that might arise.

Here are a few tips to make you feel more at ease living with new people in a new situation and enjoy the summer activities.

1. Keep your bedroom door open.

This advice helped me meet many new friends when I lived in my college dorm. It’s simple advice to follow. It’s an invitation for someone to come in and hang out. It’s also a way to know if there’s

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The first hours at a summer program are the best time to meet new friends. Nobody knows each other yet (they’re nervous, too), and they’ll be glad if you take the first step and say hello. This is your chance to connect with everyone before they split up into cliques. It doesn’t have to be formal, but don’t be afraid to introduce yourself and ask others a couple of questions about themselves.

3. Act interested in other people.

Nobody likes people who talk about themselves for hours and hours. It gets boring fast. But we all love it when people ask us questions So use your two ears more than your one mouth. Most importantly, don’t just ramble away about your life to everyone who’ll listen. Soon your audience will shrink, especially if

you don’t give anyone else a chance to get a word in edgewise. As soon as you meet someone new, try to find out something interesting about him or her, then ask for more information. For example, if your friend is from the East Coast, and you’re from California, ask about places to visit, local sports teams or a local favorite fast-food place. If you’re in an international summer program, you will learn a lot listening to new friends from around the world.

4. Never eat alone.

Sharing a meal is the No. 1 way to build a connection between two people. Don’t be afraid to sit down with a group, especially early on in an overnight summer program. Or seek out someone else who is feeling shy or seems adrift. You might be surprised at what you have in common.

5. Take part in all the group activities you can.

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even if you’re terrible. Wake up early to join the sunrise hike, even if you’d rather sleep in. These group activities are your opportunities to connect (and have fun) with other people. Joining in is more important than hiding your poor soccer skills or getting that extra hour of sleep. Or, try a new activity, especially ones where everyone is a beginner. There’s nothing to be ashamed of if you are all trying something new.

6. Be a good roommate.

Keep an eye on your stuff and lean toward being super tidy. It sets an example for those living with you: If they see you’re cleaning up after yourself, they’re more likely to do the same.

If your roommates really won’t clean up their messes, or if they’re truly annoying, say something to them even if it feels awkward. Just keep your request polite and respectful. They might shape up and make the room more enjoyable for everyone. If not, and you think you’ve tried your best, talk to a counselor or group leader about how to handle it. (Asking for help is different from tattling!) Of course, >>

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It’s normal to be little uneasy, but there are several ways to make the first few days fun, to make friends and to deal with any issues that might arise. if you think there is something serious going on – bullying, for example – be sure to talk to a counselor or leader about it. They are trained to help with difficult situations. Summer overnight programs are a great place to practice the important relationship skills you are going to need for college and life.

7. If you feel homesick…

It happens. You arrive at the dorm at summer camp, and something just doesn’t feel right.

Maybe you’re not making friends as fast as you’d like, or you’re uncomfortable, and it’s difficult for you to fall asleep with that snoring roommate in the bottom bunk.

You could call or text your family or a pal at home. But first, get out of your room and get busy. Find someone to hang out with – chances

are another person also feels left out or homesick.

Take a break from social media for a couple of days so you don’t have FOMO over what your friends at home are doing. Go for a run or swim – exercise can help relieve the stress and tension. Keep a journal, and get your blue feelings out of your system. Create a project for yourself, such as a photo a day, that gives you an excuse to be out and about, interacting with people.

There are times when the excitement of a summer camp or program, new friends and new activities can be overwhelming. It’s OK to find a quiet place where you can be alone for a bit and relax.

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5 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN

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any teens opt to spend at least part of their summer vacation on college campuses – and with good reason. Colleges across the country offer summer camp-style programs that are both educational and fun.

Here are some of the reasons you might consider an academic summer program on a college campus: Spending a week on a college campus is good practice for the real deal. Colleges that offer high school students summer academic programs usually

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include living in a dorm with a roommate you don’t know, eating at the dining hall and exploring the larger campus. It’s like the short, safe version of the beginning of freshman year.

“The transition from high school to college can be a really difficult time for a lot of people,” says Nella Quasnitschka, manager of University of Connecticut’s Pre-College Summer Program. “Having a pre-college experience helps prepare them for what college is like so when they get to college they can focus on their classes....”

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Explore new interests or hone current passions. High school students who plan to attend college might not have time in their normal course loads to do as much exploring of other interests as they would like during the school year. Arts-based summer programs, for example, offer a chance for math students to try painting or for theater students to study dance.

Summer at Cornish, at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, offers a series of one- to three-week intensive programs in art, design, theater, film and media and music, as well as interdisciplinary courses.

“Students can explore something they haven’t done before or they could prep for a particular college program,” says Rosemary Jones, director of communications at Cornish.

Meet like-minded students with interests similar to your own. Coursework is challenging, but there is usually time to get to know other students from around the world, go on field trips and learn about the history and culture of the area.

“It’s an eye-opening experience to meet students who are interested in the same things you are passionate about,”

says Anne Young, assistant director of the Summer Academy at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Learn subjects your high school doesn’t offer.

At iD Tech Camps, students can take courses in coding, game design, robotics, electrical engineering, virtual reality and video production at about 150 different colleges around the country.

“We blend the energy of a camp with an exposure to technology and to STEM discipline,” says Coray Cunningham at iD Tech.

Make connections and learn how to network.

At Camp Inc. Business Academy in Boulder, Colo., summer campers are encouraged to set up LinkedIn accounts and begin networking with the other students, entrepreneur mentors and investors they meet during the two-and-a-half-week long technology intensive program.

“It’s completely unique and it builds a skill set that can’t be built in other programs,” says director Josh Pierce. “It’s a huge resume builder too, especially for older students.”

6 Reasons Why I Keep Going to

SUMMER CAMP

BY CHARLES E. NICHOLAS

ith all types of opportunities available to kids now, the choice of the “right” way to spend summers after middle school can be hard. I have seen options that include teen travel tours, prep for standardized tests or college applications, sport camps and “specialty” courses focused on things like engineering, entrepreneurship, service and just about everything else you can think of.

For me, the decision was easy. After 10 years as a day or resident camper at a camp on Cape Cod, I’ve decided to enroll in its teen leadership program.

I think, it’s an opportunity like no other, anywhere.

You might think you’re aging out, but summer camps offer lots of opportunities for teens, whether

it’s a leadership program like the one I’m attending, a counselor-in-training opportunity or an adventure program. Here’s why I’m going back to camp:

1. Leadership of

younger campers is a very valuable skill. You learn how to help them in the activities you’ve chosen to master. And for the first time in your life, you may have to address a younger person’s needs. This is a good segue into adulthood and eventually, for some, parenthood. Leadership also implies that the younger campers look up to you, and in many cases, as I have seen, idolize you. They look to you as a model for their own behavior, so you have to project yourself in the best way possible.

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Charles E. Nicholas is an eighth-grader at the Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, Calif., a student-athlete and a rising teen leader at the Cape Cod Sea Camps in Brewster, Mass.

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2. Friendship is an especially important part of camp.

Other summer opportunities may be shorter in length, so friendships might not be as strong as the ones cultivated at camp over a number of weeks. The friendships I’ve made span the length and width of the country, and they haven’t shown any signs of weakening.

3. Teamwork flows naturally from friendship. Camp

provides the time to truly connect with your peers and build teams that have the values needed in the future for jobs and everyday life.

4. Proficiency develops in many activities and in inter-

personal skills. Living in close quarters, working toward completing program requirements and enjoying the social components that leadership or CIT programs typically include lets teens learn skills in many different areas, as opposed to in just one or two “specialties.” This also makes you a more versatile and relatable person.

Mastering multiple activities will prove to be very valuable when adversity presents itself. In other words, you will have the experience to figure out the problem at hand.

5. Responsibility comes with the role of a CIT, junior counselor or teen leader. Camps do an admirable job of creating goals and expectations. They often have staff members to help kids plan how to best use their time to accomplish personal and group goals. This guidance is a great way to introduce teens to jobs and to show them how to succeed.

6. Camaraderie is also an important part of

the summer camp experience. Camps are places where you feel like you are part of a family away from home. That sense of belonging may not be a part of other summer programs, internships or travel. I think it just happens naturally when you are bonding with your peers, counselors and other adults and are having healthy conversations with them over the course of a summer at camp. These connections are so valuable to have, especially when you are at the crossroads between ending childhood and approaching adulthood.

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This past summer was my sixth year at Camp Lakewood, and I participated in the LIT program.

It was a two-week leadership training program, and it was the most rewarding two weeks of my life.

This program taught me so much and definitely helped me grow as a person.

A lifelong bond The counselors and support staff at camp made the experience so incredible, and I’m so grateful that I got to spend those weeks with such an amazing group of people. The friends I made through this program are some of the best people I’ve ever met, and now I have 11 people in my life that I know will have my back no matter what. Sharing our camp experience created a bond between all of us that I know we’ll have for a long time.

How I Spent my Summer

That’s one of the things I love most about camp; everyone is the same while they’re there. There aren’t cliques or friend groups at camp, we’re all one big, loving, sometimes awkward family, and we all accept each other no matter who we are. Anyone can be friends with anyone. No one ever has to be afraid to be themselves at camp. The most important thing I’ve learned from going to camp every summer is that I am who I am. I’ve gained so much confidence in myself because of camp, and I think that’s something everyone eventually learns from their camp experience.

By EMILIE BARONE YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood I was a little hesitant to go that first summer at Camp Lakewood since I wouldn’t be going with any of my friends, but I decided to give it a try. The day I left for camp that year, I was so nervous; I’d never been away from home for more than a few days before.

“Always kind of shy as a kid” I was always kind of shy as a kid, and I wasn’t sure how well I’d fit in with everyone else there. Once I met my counselors and the other girls in my cabin, I knew that I’d found something really special. I quickly made friends with one of the girls in my cabin, and she’s still one of my best friends to this day. That first year at camp was the start of something truly amazing.

Every year I’ve gone back to camp, looking forward to it more and more every summer. After my first year, I realized that one week wasn’t enough, and at the end of every session I didn’t ever want to leave.

“Cool” doesn’t exist One thing that the counselors always talk about is making sure that you do what you want to do while you’re at camp. Picking the activities you like or you think would be fun is a huge part of camp. You don’t have to do what other people think is cool or try to fit in, because “cool” doesn’t exist at camp. Getting to make the experience yours is the best part of camp.

Every summer, at the end of my session when I go home, I can’t wait to go back to my camp.

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IS MEDICINE YOUR CALLING? Find Out This Summer

BY BILL O'NEILL

f you’re a high school student, becoming a doctor is about a dozen years away. That’s a long journey requiring a big commitment of time and money. How can you be sure that medicine is right for you?

Your best bet is to spend a summer getting a close-up look at medicine, either as a volunteer or as a student in a program that provides an in-depth look at the world of medicine. Either way, you won’t be performing surgery, but you will get a much better sense of what a career in health care is all about. And you might discover careers that you never knew existed.

Several colleges and universities offer health care or medical courses, such as forensics or microbiology, in summer programs aimed at high school students.

Brown University offers a three-week course specifically for those considering a career as a physician called “Introduction to Medicine: Do You Want to Be a Doctor?” It’s taught by Dr. Julianne Ip, an associate dean of medicine. Students must be rising juniors or seniors and have completed an upper-level biology course.

“In a condensed way, we give the students a good taste of what medical school is all about,” Ip says. “They study anatomy and physiology, and some of them realize that working with a cadaver is not their cup of tea, whereas other kids love it.”

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this is not their way. That’s great. They need to know that.

There are a few specialties in medicine that don’t require a lot of interaction, but they are few and far between.

“We also send them on shadowing expeditions to the hospitals or to doctors’ offices. Some of them love it, and some realize it’s not for them.

“I have the students do a lot of reflection about their values, their strengths and their challenges and how they’re going to move forward through four years of undergrad, four years of medical school and at least three years beyond that. That makes some students pause. You don’t just walk into the emergency room and start treating people.”

Ip has recruited students from her summer course to attend Brown as undergraduates. Some stayed to get their medical degrees.

She’s also known summer students who decided that medicine was not their calling. “I throw them a party,” she jokes.

“It’s the best thing to have that clarity at a young age.”

Brown also offers a nine-week, online version of the course.

If you’re looking for hands-on experience, try volunteering at a hospital or other medical facility near home or perhaps overseas. Programs such as Project Abroad offer opportunities for volunteering and adventure. Your local hospital, however, might be a place to start. Note that some organizations and programs have requirements for recommendations or grades.

Eileen Pelletier, director of volunteer services at Hartford HealthCare, says that almost all of her 90 or so teenage volunteers each summer are interested in health-care careers.

“Depending on the student and what their goals are, our program offers more than just a chance to get some hours to put on their college application,” she says. “It gives them a chance to build relationships with peers at other schools, to meet staff around the hospital who could become mentors and give them career advice as they go through school, and to learn about different areas of medicine and different topics in health care.”

Volunteers who are 14 or 15 years old are usually assigned office roles that have limited patient contact, she says. Those who are 16 or older might be assigned to a nursing unit or a patient visitation program.

Older teens spend time with patients, chatting or tracking down a nurse if assistance is needed.

“Any experience you can get interacting with patients or their family members and visitors – how to approach them, how to make them more comfortable – that’s going to serve you well, no matter what you end up doing in health care later on,” says Pelletier.

At Hartford HealthCare, teens must have at least a B average in school, provide two written recommendations from non-relatives, and write two essays. Pelletier says about one of every three qualified applicants is accepted.

For most of the teen volunteers, the experience reaffirms their interest in medicine, she says, “but if they come here and find they don’t like being around people who are sick or injured, then it’s time for them to think about exploring other areas.”

She’s been directing volunteers for 20 years and says she’s seen many of them go on to become physicians and other health care professionals, including at Hartford HealthCare.

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BY KAY KEOUGH ummer break provides ample opportunity for fun. But if you want to improve a lagging grade, get ahead on course credits, hone a talent or practice living independently, you might consider spending part of your off-time in a teen summer program at a boarding school.

There are 231 college-prep and junior boarding schools that offer summer programs, according to Boarding School Review. Many in the United States

welcome a mix of domestic and international students and teach ESL (English as a Second Language) to help students from overseas integrate into the American experience and culture. Some students use the programs as an introduction to boarding school before enrolling for an academic year. Others are looking for an academic challenge or extra learning support or want the experience of living in a diverse student community.

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“You’re taken out of your regular environment," says Mark Davis, Director of Programs for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in Idyllwild, Calif.

Students who enroll in a class while living at home don't typically have the discipline to avoid distractions like friends, TV or social media, he says. On a boarding school campus, however, students have a full schedule of classes, community meals, activities and field trips.

At Idyllwild, there is also one less distraction: cellphones, which have unreliable service in the school’s mountain location about 125 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Some schools restrict the use of screens.

Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School in Wolfeboro, N.H., even has a strict no-devices policy, requiring students to write out email messages and hand them to staff.

Wolfeboro accepts students ages 10 to 18 for its six-week summer program. The aim is simple: “Make a stronger student, no matter how strong you are today,” explains Edward A. Cooper, head of school.

The foundation of many of these summer programs for teenagers, like the one at The Hun School of Princeton in Princeton, N.J., is to build students’ confidence “so they feel more at peace with who they are and are more confident when they take the SAT,” says Mark Harrison, the school’s director of summer and auxiliary programs. Because the program is only a month long, students take a limited course schedule, sometimes for credit, in one to three core subjects like math, science or writing.

In addition to traditional academic subjects, many boarding school summer programs offer electives as well as sports and physical activities. Other schools have specialized or customized paths. Many offer financial aid.

With its coastal location in St. Petersburg, Fla., Admiral Farragut Academy (a military boarding school during the school year) offers two-week, noncredit courses in marine science as well as aviation and engineering/ STEM/robotics. It has four-week electives in scuba and sailing and six-week credit courses in math and

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science. Math courses are always offered. Jessica Van Curen, the academy’s director of marketing and communications, notes that science classes are “very much on demand” and if at least three students request a class in the six-week program it will be taught.

A survey is conducted after each session to provide feedback.

At Idyllwild, students focus on one area of artistic study from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, including visual arts, filmmaking, fashion design, dance, creative writing and theater. Emphasis is placed on preparing kids for college and helping them create a portfolio, finish a short film or create a monologue or other audition piece.

The quality of teachers is another draw for boarding school summer programs. The Hun School, while not a pipeline to Princeton University, hires recent Princeton grads. Wolfeboro is committed to hiring only experienced teachers. Idyllwild hires teachers who actually work in the arts, such as a successful novelist and people with Broadway credits. Its approach to getting students is very proactive.

In addition to traditional academic subjects, many boarding school summer programs offer electives as well as sports and physical activities.

Boarding school summer programs aren’t just about academics. They also teach students how to live in a community and develop the skills that will be needed to be self-sufficient in college.

“Our kids learn .… the basic things that you might not even consider, like learning to live with roommates and kids from other backgrounds and cultures,” says Van Curen.

“The big thing is it’s a short amount of time,” explains Harrison, “but it’s really impressive to see how quickly community builds and how sad kids are to leave.”

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What was a typical day in your summer program?

My friends and I would wake up early every day to make sure we had some of the delicious breakfast buffet before going to our first class. I took Writing 104 and Media Literacy – two very intellectually stimulating and insightful courses. In WRT 104, we explored different concepts of rhetoric and were introduced to new writing techniques that challenged us to become better writers. Media Literacy exposed us to ideologies and theories that made us more aware of who we are, what society is, and what we can do to resist dominant ideologies that exist in society. My friends and I were always deeply engaged in the concepts we learned in both courses, so we had many debates and discussions about what we learned in class that day.

We were always excited to see what came next after each class.

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by SHANEYA SIMMELKJAER Summer College at Syracuse University Why did you choose to participate in a teen summer program?

Most teenagers can say that they’ve been away from home on vacations or trips, but this was not the case for me. I had never been away from New York City for more than two weeks, so I wanted to experience the freedom of independence to see if I enjoyed it. I knew that participating in an educational summer program like Summer at Syracuse would offer me the opportunity to learn more about life as a college student while making new friendships and unforgettable memories.

How did you decide which summer program was right for you?

I was very interested in exploring Syracuse University as a college option. It is an academically excellent and uniquely diverse private school. I was one of a group of students from the Bronx who attended, and I formed very close bonds with the other students. We all felt a sense of unity and pride in the fact that we were taking college classes at a great university.

When the day’s classes were done, my friends and I would eat dinner then go to the library to complete homework or go to the writing consultant to get help with our assignments. The library would be open until late at night, so we stayed there as long as we needed to! After the library, I would go back to my dorm and spend time with my roommate. We would share crazy stories, jokes, and laughter, and that time was the cherry on top of each great day.

Some nights, there would be floor activities where everyone would come together to socialize. My floor, for example, hosted spa night and cupcake night. Every Wednesday night, there were college prep workshops where the Summer College Students received help with the college process. This included going over college essays and resumes, which helped me feel more confident that I could manage the process.

What advice do you have for teens looking at summer programs or camps?

Look into summer programs that will help better you in any way. Use your summer to work on yourself while having fun and making new friends. Don’t be afraid to experience new things!

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The Boston College Experience offers a breadth of courses and distinguished faculty that will encourage you to pursue specific goals, explore different directions and make new friends. It will build the confidence to help you reach more informed judgments as you plan the next phase of your life.

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BROWN UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Talented middle and high school students from around the world choose Brown University to prepare for success and experience the challenge of college-level academics. Experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from across the globe with 300plus courses to choose from on campus, online or around the world. Multiple sessions range from one to seven weeks.

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Bucksmore Education’s Cambridge Advanced Studies Program is a prestigious academic summer course for ambitious high-school students located at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.

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We invite you to join our summer experience in England this year, in Oxford, Cambridge or London. The courses are academically relevant, with strong cultural and social aspects and life-enhancing adventures in historic settings!

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The Cardigan Mountain School’s Summer Session is not a traditional summer camp or a fully academic summer school. Our mission is to provide the perfect balance between authentic learning, personal development, and summertime fun.

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The Pre-College Program in Early American History is an immersive summer college experience for high school juniors and seniors. This threeweek, residential program is academic at its core offering a variety of approaches to studying the past, but the chief feature is classes conducted “on site” at the abundant historic places in the Chesapeake region.

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Cornell University Summer College offers pre-college programs for talented high school students. Experience the excitement of college life, take college courses with renowned faculty, and enjoy an “unforgettable life-changing summer.”

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A residential middle school summer program, the Experimentory at Deerfield Academy allows students to delve into project-based, interdisciplinary learning.

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HARVARD UNIVERSITY: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Each summer, high school seniors, juniors and sophomores attend a Harvard Summer School program for high achool students.

Students live in Harvard Yard or commute, take Harvard courses, and engage in collegeprep activities, sports, dances, college visits and trips to Boston and New England.

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The exclusive ISSOS summer school program offers high school students from all over the world (ages 13 to 18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure at one of three amazing, historic universities: St. Andrews and Cambridge in the United Kingdom or Yale in the United States.

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The program helps develop analytic and critical thinking skills while immersing students in a specific discipline for three weeks. The courses emphasize a lively exchange of ideas and problem solving. Informed discussion rather than lecture is the norm and students often present their work to the class.

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JULIAN KRINSKY PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs (JKCP) offers summer pre-college enrichment programs for high school students that are designed to let you explore new subjects, make friends from all over the world, and experience college life at Villanova University.

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Landmark College summer programs, offered on our beautiful campus in southern Vermont and at select locations nationwide, introduce learning strategies to high school and college students who are struggling to gain a greater understanding of their personal learning styles.

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The Center for Talent Development’s Summer Program has earned global recognition as a premiere learning experience. Gifted students enjoy academic challenge through fast-paced enrichment, honors and Advanced Placement courses taught in a highly supportive environment.

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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.

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OXBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

The Oxbridge International Summer School is a small, academically focused summer school based in Oxford, UK. Run and taught by Oxbridge graduates, OISS gives students the chance to sample their subject at undergraduate level and develop skills vital to future university or college applications.

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Pre-College Study at Wesleyan University offers high school students the opportunity to experience the academic rigor and creative atmosphere of a top liberal arts college. The program features courses for college credit, writing prep, college readiness, faculty mentorship, and social justice leadership training.

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St. John’s Summer Academy is a precollege, residential program that engages students ages 15 to 18 in substantive discussions of remarkable works. Three one-week sessions, offered at both of our campuses, provide an authentic, handson introduction to the liberal arts, the great books, and to St. John’s unique education.

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STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRECOLLEGIATE SUMMER INSTITUTES

The Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes are three-week residential programs for academically talented and motivated high school students. The Summer Institutes provide an opportunity for these students to enrich and accelerate their academic pursuits during summer.

Location: Stanford, CA https://summerinstitutes. stanford.edu

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH Discover Hopkins Programs are intensive SCHOOL STUDENTS programs designed to expose you to topics from different perspectives.

Instructors lead you through topics with a morning lecture. Experts captivate your afternoons and in the evenings, we enhance your learning of the topic with a variety of guided field trips.

Location: Baltimore, MD http://pages.jh.edu/summer/ precollege/discover/index.html

SUMMER SPRINGBOARD: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Summer Springboard is a pre-college program that blends a rich academic curriculum with projects that foster selfdiscovery and leadership development.

Our summer programs are designed to help students understand themselves better, define their goals, and gain valuable skills that are critical to success.

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Syracuse University Summer College offers high school students entering their junior or senior years the opportunity to explore college majors and experience college life with credit and non-credit programs along with commuter and residential options.

Location: Syracuse, NY http://summercollege.syr.edu/

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UConn Pre-College Summer offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore an academic major or career and learn more about college life. Be part of a Top 25 public university by engaging with passionate faculty in this noncredit academic program.

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UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS SUMMER PROGRAMS IN TEXAS AND ITALY

For over 20 years, the University of Dallas summer programs have offered a unique experience of informed travel and rigorous study.

Each program is offered for college credit.

Locations: Irving, TX or Italy www.udallas.edu/travel/

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: TERP YOUNG SCHOLARS

The Terp Young Scholars program invites high school students with exceptional ability and promise to an outstanding pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. During three weeks in July, students earn three college credits and learn about university life.

Location: College Park, MD http://oes.umd.edu/youngscholars/terp-young-scholars

WAGNER COLLEGE SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors from around the country experience college life first-hand, make new friends, and explore New York City, while also earning college credit in science, history, filmmaking, health or performing arts.

Location: Staten Island, NY http://wagner.edu/lifelonglearning/pre-college/

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM

The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience. Students dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers and industry professionals.

Location: Winston-Salem, NC http://immersion.summer. wfu.edu/

At Wasatch Academy, summer isn’t just a time for outdoor recreational adventures (although that’s a perk). Students can use the summer months to elevate their learning or regain lost ground.

Students are taught by our full-time faculty with curricula that mirrors a regular semester.

Location: Mt. Pleasant, UT http://wasatchacademy.org/summerprogram/

Arts Programs WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

At Wentworth, you will enjoy the best of both worlds: small college comforts and big city excitement. Design students visit Boston’s premier buildings, study its sites, and learn from the city’s professional leaders as part of their studios. Engineering and construction students engage with the city’s sophisticated culture of technology and its infrastructure.

Location: Boston, MA https://www.wit.edu/

Earn college credit in courses such as: • Animation • Architecture • Art and Technology Studies • Comics and the Graphic Novel • Designed Objects • Drawing • Fashion • Fiber

• Film, Video, and New Media • Graphic Design/ Visual Communication Design • Interdisciplinary Studies • Painting • Photography • Sculpture • Writing

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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE 2017

This summer, immerse yourself in our vibrant community of teaching artists, designers, writers, and scholars who will challenge you to think, question, and discover. As home to one of the country’s largest concentrations of working artists, Chicago is a city of architecture, innovative public art, and world-class museums and galleries. Let our faculty will help you explore it!

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COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

The College of Saint Rose Pre-College Experience offers summer program classes in Music Performance, Music Technology, Visual Arts, Filmmaking, and Criminal Justice.

Location: Albany, NY https://www.strose.edu/admissions/ summer-programs/

FRENCH WOODS SPORTS AND ARTS CENTER

French Woods Sports and Arts Center is America’s top teen-only summer camp.

We are located in Hancock, NY, only 2.5 hours from New York City. FWC is one of a dozen coed sleep-away camps in the USA specifically for teenagers.

Campers ages 12 to 17 have the option of affordable two-, four-, six-, eight- or 10-week sessions.

Location: Hancock, NY http://fwsportsarts.com/index.html

IDYLLWILD ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM: THE YOUTH ARTS CENTER

The Youth Arts Center of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program is designed to provide an intensive, practical, hands-on experience for students 13 to 18 years of age.

Location: Idyllwild, CA www.idyllwildarts.org

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN SUMMER STUDIOS

Summer Studios is an intensive fourweek program for the young artist who is serious about his or her work. Students from around the world come together to experience MassArt and the environment of a higher education institution in the visual arts. The program offers a number of special events, and students participate in a closing exhibition of their work.

Location: Boston, MA http://massart.edu

ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP

Odyssey Teen Camp is a fun, funky, sleep-away camp located not far from NYC and Boston. It is a five-week camp and most of the 350 campers come for a one- or two-week session.

Each member of the community is an individual. Teens design their own program every day, choosing from over 50 different, cool activities!

Location: Holmes, NY www.odysseyteencamp.com/

SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO: SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAMS

SAIC’s Early College Program is a great way to earn college credit and explore your passion for art at one of the most historically significant, accredited independent schools of art and design in the nation, in the heart of Chicago!

Location: Chicago, IL www.saic.edu/cs/high_school/ summerinstituteresidencyprogram/

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STAGEDOOR MANOR CAMP

Stagedoor Manor is a Performing Arts Training Center located in upstate New York. The program, for ages 10 to 18, is an immersion in the magicical world of theater. There is no audition to attend.

Every student is in a musical or play at all times. Eight theaters, 42 shows each summer. Over 50 classes, for beginners to advanced students.

Location: Loch Sheldrake, NY www.stagedoormanor.com/

SUMMER@EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Summer@Eastman, an individualized, world-class summer music experience, offers programs for middle school and high school students at the Eastman School of Music and Keuka College. All instruments and voice types welcome!

Location: Rochester, NY http://summer.esm.rochester.edu/

THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY SUMMER INTENSIVES

The Boston Conservatory’s Summer Intensives for high school and college students mirror the conservatory curriculum and provide opportunities for students to study with a dedicated and distinguished faculty.

Location: Boston, MA https://bostonconservatory.berklee. edu/extension-programs/high-schoolcollegiate

Community Service Programs

CROSS-CULTURAL SOLUTIONS HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER ABROAD

Since 1995, CCS has been a leading organization in the field of international volunteering. The CCS high school volunteer program is designed for curious, passionate and adventurous high school students who want to serve others and connect to another culture while traveling abroad.

Locations: Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru www.crossculturalsolutions.org

AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS

AMIGOS is an international nonprofit, founded in 1965, that inspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and immersion in cross-cultural experiences. AMIGOS believes that young people have the power to be catalysts for social change.

Locations: Latin America, United States https://amigosinternational.org

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Health and Wellness Programs IBME: MINDFULNESS RETREATS FOR TEENS

Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme) provides mindfulness retreats across the United States and in Toronto for young people.

On retreat we practice meditation techniques and mindful movement, connect in small discussion groups, participate in fun workshops and have free time to make lifelong friends.

Locations: United States, Canada https://ibme.info/

“An unforgettable, life-changing summer.”

• Study with Cornell faculty • Earn college credit • Attend college admissions workshops

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Language Programs CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGES: SUMMER LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS

Our summer language programs immerse teens in one of 15 languages: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Swedish. Our programs are a powerful combination of language immersion and summer camp fun. We offer one-, two- and four-week language and cultural immersion camps, including fourweek high school and college credit options.

Location: Bemidji, MN www.concordialanguagevillages. org/info/language-immersionprograms-for-teens

EF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTERS

Learn a language abroad on the adventure of a lifetime. You will see the world, experience a new culture, and make friends from 100 countries as you prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and study for two weeks or up to a whole year. EF’s 11 language schools are located in some of the world’s greatest cities in Europe, Asia, and Central America. Learn a new language better and faster in fun and interactive classes.

Locations: Asia, Europe, Central America www.ef.edu/ils/

MIDDLEBURY INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY: STUDY ABROAD AND IMMERSION PROGRAMS

The Summer Language Academy by Middlebury Interactive Languages, is an immersive, four-week overnight summer language program in the United States and

abroad, for students entering Grades 8 through 12 who are passionate about language learning and global awareness.

Available languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Location: Vermont or Abroad http://middleburyinteractive.com

Leadership Programs RANDY RUSSELL’S INNERPATHWORKS

Prepare for success in college. We use fun and expansive exercises in nature to prepare you mentally and emotionally for the transition to college life. You will come away with a plan and tools to navigate college in a way that best serves you and your future. Our selfdiscovery adventure is here to help you kickstart your journey to an empowered and extraordinary life.

Location: Hayden, ID www.innerpathworks.com/

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SUMMER CAMP for youth with learning & attention issues Building friendships, developing life skills, and increasing self-confidence.

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Outdoor Adventures Programs CHELEY CAMPS COLORADO SUMMER PROGRAMS

The Cheley Colorado Summer Camps have been owned and operated by the same family since 1921. The mission states, “We build the lasting character and resiliency of young people, creating unique life experiences in a challenging and nurturing natural environment.� Over 20 activities and adventures are available every week.

Location: Estes Park, CO www.cheley.com

FROST VALLEY YMCA

Frost Valley is where teens transform into confident young adults. From traditional sleepaway camp, to adventure trips, to horse camp, to the all-new Bear Grylls Surival Academy summer camp (the first ever), there is something for every teen. Zipline. Canoe. Musical Performances.

Campfires. Sports. And More!

Location: Claryville, NY http://frostvalley.org/

African Leadership Academy

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PROGRAMS FOR

HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS Explore. Experience.

Discover.

WASHINGTON, D.C. PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS INSTITUTES (7 days) • International Relations • Basic Coding & Data Science

• Forensic Science • Entrepreneurship … and many more

IMMERSION PROGRAMS (3 weeks) • Business & Leadership

• Foreign Policy • Medical

COLLEGE PREP (3 weeks) • SAT Prep • Lecture Series

• College Essay Writing

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CREDIT PROGRAMS COLLEGE COURSES (5 weeks) • Intro Fundamentals • Advanced Honors Courses Courses

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What was a typical day like in the program?

A typical day for me was going to class at 9, going to lunch after class, heading back to the dorm and procrastinating for a few hours, and then getting my work done at night. In between all of this, I would find time to head to FitRec and hang out with friends. On the weekend, my friends and I would head out into the city. Fridays usually consisted of going to Newbury and Boylston streets for shopping. Saturdays and Sundays were for the adventures to Harvard, special events around Boston, and recuperating from the week.

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By ZACH MCPHEETERS Boston University’s High School Honors Why did you choose to participate in a summer program for teens?

I chose to participate in the summer program because I wanted to gauge whether Boston University was the school for me. It was a test to see if I could handle the intense course load and the distance away from home.

What made you choose Boston University’s High School Honors program?

I looked at all the programs BU offered. High School Honors was the best choice for me because it gave me the closest experience to what actual college life was like. The length of the program was also a determining factor. I felt like handling a six-week program would give me a sense of what it would be like to be away from home. If I could handle that, then I could handle the average semester away from home.

What was the most memorable moment of your time in the program?

The most memorable moment of my summer was the entire summer! I always dreamed of living in Boston and that dream had finally come true. I made so many great friends that I still keep in touch with today. Every day was a new adventure with them. We have so many inside jokes and great experiences. We made sure to go out and take advantage of the city and explore every last inch. My friends and I wanted to make the most of the amazing opportunities the program offered and we would go on most of the programsponsored excursions and make our own excursions.

If I absolutely had to choose a standout memory, it was July 4th. We went to the Esplanade to listen to the Boston Pops and see some fireworks. After that, we walked back along the Esplanade and just had an amazing time hanging out together.

What advice do you have for teens looking for a summer program?

If you are looking at a summer program, do not go into it just to fill out some time in your summer. Use it to experience the college and city you are in and to see if those are a good fit for you. That experience helped me solidify my interest in Boston University as my No. 1 school. If you are unsure on the college for whatever reason, attend one of the summer programs as a test run for the school. And make the most of your time in the program!!

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YMCA TROUT LODGE & CAMP LAKEWOOD PROGRAMS

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

Location: Potosi, MO www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/stay/ camp-lakewood/about/

Special Needs Programs BREHM PREPARATORY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

The Brehm Preparatory School’s Summer Program offers academics, adventures and social awareness for children ages 12 to 18 who experience a variety of challenges to academic, social or emotional

success. Academics include math, reading comprehension, writing, social pragmatics and elective courses. Most weekday evenings will include recreation events on Brehm‘s campus or throughout the region.

Location: Carbondale, IL www.brehm.org

SOAR CAMPS

SOAR offers outdoor adventure summer camps for youth with ADHD and other learning disabilities (LD). Our programs help campers build friendships, increase self-confidence and develop lifeskills.SOAR was founded in 1977, by an adult with a learning disability, who believed that focusing on an individual’s strengths, rather than deficits, was critical in ensuring success.

Location: Balsam, NC https://soarnc.org/

summerFAB wentworth institute of technology

architecture summer workshop on design and fabrication

What You Can Do design a full-scale structure

build temporary installations

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learn with high school students

Gain insight into the architecture profession by working with professionals and real world clients.

Experience a collaborative studio environment and see how ideas become realized at full scale.

Learn visualization skills needed to express ideas, resulting in valuable portfolio material.

Program designed for students entering grades 10 and above.

Four week program July 10 to August 4, 2017 in Boston, MA For more information and to sign up: wit.edu/summerFAB

An Experience You’ll Share for a Lifetime Center for Talent Development Northwestern University

Center for Talent Development Summer Program At Center for Talent Development’s Summer Program, dig deep into a subject of interest, build upon your academic strengths, and connect with a community of peers. CTD’s Summer Program offers • Fast-paced, advanced enrichment and credit-bearing courses • Single and multi-week programs • Residential and commuter options

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Courses are available for students in elementary through high school in a variety of subject areas including engineering and design, technology, and leadership and service-learning. Visit the CTD website for admission criteria.

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STEM Programs ACADIA INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY: ADVANCED PROGRAM

Acadia Institute of Oceanography’s Advanced Sessions are pre-college summer courses for students age 15 to 19 who have completed one year of high school science, preferably biology or chemistry. Located in Seal Harbor, Maine, this program offers high school students the chance to explore their collegiate options during the advanced sessions with college tours and information from Jackson Lab and Mt. Desert Island Biological Lab. Location: Seal Harbor, ME www.acadiainstitute.com

ALFRED UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS

ENGINEERING SUMMER ACADEMY AT PENN

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

SCITECH TECHNION: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM IN ISRAEL

Alfred University offers summer programs in Astronomy, Art, Creative Writing, Chemistry, Computers, Ceramic and Glass Engineering, Polymers and Metals Science, Robotics, Theater, Equestrian and Swimming.

Students enjoy learning, making friends, and experiencing life on a college campus.

Location: Alfred, NY www.alfred.edu/summer/

Take part in our award-winning summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) teen programs. Students will engage in experimental research and take exciting field trips. Includes Biological, Chemistry, and Biomedical Research, Engineering, Psychology, Neuroscience, and STEM Entrepreneurship.

Location: Wellesley, MA www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com

The Engineering Summer Academy at the University of Pennsylvania offers a unique summer opportunity for a selective group of motivated and talented high school students.

Experience rigorous and challenging college-level studies at our high-tech, Ivy League program in the heart of Philadelphia!

Location: Philadelphia, PA https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/

SciTech is a more than three-week research program in Haifa, Israel, which combines scientific research along with cultural and social activities. It brings together outstanding students from North and South America, Europe, Asia, Israel and many other countries and is intended to challenge even the brightest students who are a science-oriented.

Location: Israel www.scitech.technion.ac.il

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Travel/Culture Programs AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMYGLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Spend 10 or 18 days with peers from around the world engaging in social entrepreneurship, design-thinking, cultural exchange, and adventure challenges while experiencing the history, beauty and diversity of South Africa.

Location: South Africa http://alasummer.org

CENTER FOR STUDY ABROAD (CSA): LOW COST SUMMER PROGRAMS

For over 20 years, CSA has offered nonprofit, low-cost study abroad opportunities to students and adults worldwide. High quality, accredited programs that are affordable, open to all worldwide, easy to register, flexible, college/ academic credits can be earned.

Location: Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America www.centerforstudyabroad.com/

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ABROAD ISA HIGH SCHOOL

ISA High School has been a leading provider of high-quality, affordable, cultural and language immersion programs for high school students since 1989. Our mission is to provide students with a transformative experience aimed at fostering independence, cross-cultural sensitivity, and global citizenship.

Locations: China, Europe, Latin America http://studiesabroad.com/ high-school/

SPI STUDY ABROAD: HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SPI offers college-credit high school study abroad programs in Spain, France, Italy, Costa Rica, and China. SPI’s life-changing immersion programs combine inspiring global leadership experiences, volunteer service projects, and exciting travel excursions where language and culture come to life!

Locations: Europe, Latin America, China www.spiabroad.com/

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ou just nailed your second-semester exams, and now it’s time to loaf all summer until high school starts up again.

Better think again.

Summer is a great time to do some things that will boost your chances of getting into a great college.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

That Boost College Admissions

BY BILL O’NEILL

“You can’t assume that you’ll get in just because you have good grades,” says Don Hunt, associate vice president for enrollment and student services at California State University, Sacramento. “There’s a lot more that colleges are looking for these days. The more well-rounded you are, it creates a stronger candidate, especially as you look at the more competitive universities.

“The message we want to send to students is that you’re never done in preparing for college. It is important that you stay focused until you have that letter of acceptance in your hand. Every opportunity you have to improve your chances of moving forward and We asked Hunt and some other admissions

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experts for their advice on how to spend a productive summer.

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. “When school is over, you have more time on your hands to do things that truly matter,” says Meaghan Arena, vice president for enrollment at the State University of New York at Geneseo. “Volunteer at a homeless shelter, restock shelves at a food pantry, walk dogs at your local animal shelter. Admissions counselors want to see that you’re the kind of person who will spend free time on meaningful activities rather than lounging on the sofa all summer, because we think you’ll do those same, meaningful activities on our campus.”

She’s seen students who started a nonprofit or conducted major research over the summer, but you don’t have to do something that grand. “Find a way to give back that makes a difference in your community and expands what you’re passionate about,” she says.

KEEP LEARNING WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, WHETHER IT’S THROUGH A JOB, A CLASS OR ON YOUR OWN. “Admissions counselors like to see that you are self-reflective and that you continue to participate in activities outside of school that engage your learning and that excite you,” Arena says. >>

USE YOUR SUMMER WISELY Here are some summer tips from Don Hunt, associate vice president for enrollment and student services at California State University, Sacramento: • Take pre-college test-prep classes.

• Find paid or unpaid internships in your areas of interest.

• Demonstrate leadership ability.

• Engage in the community and show social commitment by volunteering.

• Contact schools of interest to find out what they are looking for in a potential student.

High school students also can pick up valuable experience through summer jobs, even if it’s at a supermarket or the local ice cream stand, she says.

“You’ll learn problem-solving skills and customerservice skills, and you’ll be better able to relate to people than your peers who spent the summer lounging by the pool,” she says. “The job doesn’t have to be glamorous, but admissions counselors like to see that you’ve taken the initiative to earn your own money, that you’re disciplined enough to get to work on time every day and that you’re ambitious enough to seek out a job in the first place. Those skills translate into an overall picture of your work ethic, an important factor in many college admissions processes.”

USE YOUR SUMMER TO CONNECT WITH YOUR INTERESTS. Judith Berhannan, dean of admissions at Stony Brook University in New York, says selective schools are skeptical of students who jump into activities just to build their college resume.

“We want to see experiences that have some meaningful connection with the student’s goals and interests,” she says. “If you want to go into teaching or the arts, having an experience like working at a summer camp teaching the performing arts or volunteering in a museum guiding tours would be great. A summer internship at a business might be meaningful if you’re planning to go into a field like marketing or management.”

YOUR SUMMER DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE TO BE IMPRESSIVE. Some students gain valuable experience over the summer by going abroad to do a service project or attending a program for high school students at a top university, Berhannan says. Students on tighter budgets can work with their guidance counselors to seek out scholarships for summer programs or find volunteer or paid internships that will build their knowledge and skills and help broaden their horizons.

“Most importantly, when they apply to college, they need to be able to express through their application what they’ve learned or gained through their summer experience and why that experience was meaningful to them,” she says.

SUMMER AT JOHNS HOPKINS!

Explore an interest, build your resume, indulge your curiosity!

Take special programs alongside undergraduates for college credit or choose from courses just for high school students in areas such as sciences, health, medicine, psychology, and more. We offer two, three, and five-week sessions. Financial Aid is available.

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GOING OVERSEAS? Follow these safety rules

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“Sanitize” your laptop or smartphone before taking it overseas. Delete any personal data and back-up all information to the cloud or a thumb drive.

Never put electronic equipment in checked baggage.

Check out risk assessments for the countries you’ll be visiting on the websites of the U.S. State Department, http://www.state.gov/travel, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov.

Keep your medications in their original containers and keep them in your carry-on luggage.

Make copies of your passport, credit card, driver’s license, and airplane ticket and keep them separate from the original documents. This will help speed replacement if they are lost or stolen.

Carry your passport or other important documents in a front pants pocket or pouch hidden beneath your

clothes. If you are asked to leave it with a hotel desk clerk (required in some countries for registration with the police), ask for a receipt. 6. Use common sense to stay safe. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid walking alone in unknown areas or after dark. Avoid civil disturbances and obey local laws. Do not accept packages or letters from strangers.

7. Know how to contact your local American embassy or consulate.

8. Enroll at the Smart Traveler Enrollment System (STEP) of the U.S. Department of State at https://step.state.gov/step. It’s a free service that allows you to receive updates from the embassy in your host country and helps the embassy to contact you in case of emergency or disaster.

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How To Have A Great

OVERSEAS HOMESTAY

BY NICO JANNASCH lying around the world for a homestay in a foreign country can open your eyes to new cultures, get you out of your comfort zone, and possibly help you learn a foreign language. I’ve enjoyed a few homestays and each one helped me mature as a young adult.

1. LEARN A BIT OF LANGUAGE BEFORE YOU GET THERE

Throughout my time abroad, I’ve picked up some lessons about how to have a successful homestay. Here are a few of the big ones:

In Vietnam, my new family hardly spoke any English at all. I didn’t speak much Vietnamese, but I did know a few of the basic words like “thank you,” “hello,” “yes,” “no,” and the numbers 1 through 10. Having made even this small effort, I showed that I cared about understanding their culture.

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Our programs, designed to challenge your imagination and encourage your creative growth, will immerse you in an accelerated, hands-on learning experience led by Eckerd College faculty, collaborative workshops, and more.

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2. OBSERVE THE HOUSE RULES.

In most of Asia, families have “house shoes” waiting by every door that you put on as you enter to keep out street dirt and protect your bare feet. After eating a meal, it’s rude to leave your chopsticks resting inside your bowl; you need to leave them flat on top so they can’t fall out. When you begin living with your host family, just observe everything they do and if you have a question, ask nicely.

3. BE BRAVE ABOUT TRYING THE FOOD.

Local teens will be able to show you a side of the city or town that is probably more relevant to you. They’ll

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Be ready to join in on activities that are different that what you’re used to but know your limits. Getting caught breaking the rules can get you sent home (or worse) so learn your limits and how to say “No.”

5. KEEP IN TOUCH

In Vietnam, I ate eggs with chicks inside, pig head with the eyeball still in place, dried snake, and much more.

If you travel to a foreign country you’ll get a chance to eat new foods, some more exotic than others. Showing that you’re not afraid of traditional food is one 6. of the fastest ways I’ve found to bond with locals. It shows that you’re open to experiencing their culture.

4. GET TO KNOW OTHER TEENAGERS.

know the best places to grab food, go to the movies, or just chill out. Get to know the younger members of your host family or ask for an introduction to other locals your age.

Stay in contact with your host family once your homestay ends! Send them postcards, jump on Skype, or send them pictures on Facebook. There’s no reason to let the relationship disappear.

TAKE HOME MORE THAN SOUVENIRS. I’ve enjoyed every homestay I’ve taken part in.

When I return home, my perspective is always different and I feel I’ve grown more mature. If you haven’t traveled much, the thought of visiting a foreign country to live with strangers can be scary but I strongly suggest you do it.

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