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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES AND SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE FEATURE: SEEDS OF PEACE SUMMER CAMP

HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE STEINBERG FAMILY OF SCARSDALE

T H E K N OX S C H O O L

SEEDS OF

PEACE INSPIRING AND CULTIVATING NEW GENERATIONS OF LEADERS

WILL STEINBERG (CENTER) WITH FELLOW CAMPERS AT THE SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP IN MAINE. PHOTO BY BOBBIE GOTTSCHALK

A family of five from Scarsdale met a tragic end on the last day of 2017.

Irene and Bruce Steinberg, and their three sons, Zachary, William, and Matthew, perished in the mountains of Costa Rica in a plane crash that killed their whole family and seven other people. As friends and family gathered in the days following to mourn and remember, it became clear that their loss reverberated further than one might expect.

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ill Steinberg, a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, was a “Seed,” having attended the Seeds of Peace Camp in Otisfield, Maine in the summer of 2015. Like the 6,697 other alumni of the program, his experience with Seeds of Peace had a profound impact on how he saw the world, whose lives he touched, and the kind of man he was on his way to becoming.

Seeds of Peace is an organization that inspires new generations of leaders to become the change they want to see in the world. For most of its alumni, the journey begins at a summer camp in Maine where hundreds of young leaders and educators from communities divided by conflict join together to engage with the “other” side.

Sharing meals, living spaces, and traditional camp experiences, these future seeds of peace — Israelis and Palestinians, Indians and Pakistanis, as well as teens from Jordan, Egypt, the UK, and the US — tackle topics that fuel oppression, hatred, and violence, and ultimately develop new perspectives.

For many, this type of interaction is impossible at home, and camp is the first time they are encountering peers from across lines of conflict. It may also be the first time that they find themselves in a safe place to own their vulnerability, find their voice, and have the courage to share their feelings or traumatic experiences. But as Seeds form relationships and gain insights into the root issues that divide them, they build trust, respect, and empathy, which inspires their commitment to work for change back home.

Will first heard about Seeds of Peace from his father’s colleague, an Israeli who had gone to the Seeds of Peace Camp in 1999.

The program appealed to Will’s budding interest in international relations and public policy. After attending in the summer of 2015, he returned to camp a year later to take part in an enhanced leadership training and an advanced dialogue program. Hasan, one of Will’s counselors, recalled Will as being someone who “looked after people in a gentle and careful way when it was clear they were having a hard time… by simply being with them, refraining from helping them until they were ready.”

Seeds of Peace is more than a camp, however. With the belief that change takes root at home, the organization offers over 100

year-round local leadership development programs that include community dialogue and facilitator trainings, multi-narrative tours of conflict zones, capacity-building workshops for educators, and mediation and negotiation seminars run by Harvard Law School faculty. In January of 2017, Will traveled to Jerusalem to participate in a mediation and negotiation workshop, further deepening his quest to “move through this world with care, thoughtfulness, and true compassion for those around him,” as described by Seeds of Peace’s Sarah Brajtbord.

As nearly 6,700 Seeds of Peace alumni gain influence in their societies — starting companies and non-profits, making inroads in education, the arts, journalism and technology — they are increasingly positioned to challenge the status quo.

So Seeds of Peace invests in these alumni and other TOP TO BOTTOM: ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN, AND AMERICAN SEEDS TAKING PART IN A MULTI-NARRATIVE TOUR OF JERUSALEM. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR; WILL STEINBERG IN JERUSALEM TAKING PART ALONGSIDE ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN SEEDS​ IN A 2017 NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION SEMINAR. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR; SIGN MADE BY A CAMPER AT THE SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP IN MAINE. PHOTO BY MADELEINE PRYOR OPPOSITE: ARAB AND ISRAELI CAMPERS SHARE A MEAL OF TRADITIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN AND SOUTH ASIAN FOOD AT THE SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP IN MAINE. ​​ PHOTO BY BOBBIE GOTTSCHALK

changemakers through fellowships and convenings, offering workshops and trainings for young leaders and rising professionals to come together across sectors and lines of conflict, sparking the connections and ideas to create social, political, and economic change.

Seeds of Peace began 25 years ago, when founder John Wallach, an awardwinning author and journalist, dreamed of providing an opportunity for the children of war to plant the seeds for a more secure future. Since that time, world leaders from President Bill Clinton to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and King Hussein of Jordan have recognized the work of Seeds of Peace.

Today, Seeds of Peace has nearly 6,700 alumni throughout 27 countries. In a recent alumni survey, 76% of respondents report contributing to conflict transformation either professionally or through personal endeavors. For those respondents who contribute through their work, they impact an average of 1,893 individuals each, while those who volunteer their time spend, collectively, over 1,000 hours each week on peacebuilding activities. To be a Seed is to be part of a globally-recognized cohort of leaders and visionaries working at the intersection of conflict resolution and social innovation.

The organization is always finding new ways to expand its impact, and now offers capacity-building programs to train educators and community leaders with the skills, resources, and support necessary to promote critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and the peaceful transformation of conflict. (See sidebar) For those who become involved with Seeds of Peace – whether as a camper, a counselor, a Fellow, or an educator – the experience is lifechanging. For Will Steinberg, this was certainly true, as those who spoke at his funeral could attest. Elliott and Jonah, friends of Will’s since

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH SEEDS OF PEACE CAMP

The camper selection process is a competitive one.

Eligible candidates are current 9th or 10th graders who demonstrate passion for their communities, curiosity, critical thinking, leadership potential, and an open mind. Campers can either attend a session in Maine alongside peers from the Middle East and South Asia and share their voice on critical international issues, or attend a session alongside peers from across the United States and explore concepts of identity, community, power, and privilege. While both sessions for this year have already filled, Seeds of Peace has left two spots open in the second session for readers of this magazine.

For information, contact Reggie Miller at rmiller@seedsofpeace.org

LOCAL CAPACITY BUILDING

You can bring the magic of Camp and innovative dialogue into your school, house of worship, business, or community center. Seeds of Peace offers a variety of workshops and trainings, ranging from half-day to two-or-three days.

These programs can be designed to fit your community’s needs and can focus on empowering educators and students to create peaceful learning environments, giving communities tools to engage in conflict in healthier and more productive ways, or training community members to facilitate their own dialogues.

For more information, contact Greg Barker at gbarker@seedsofpeace.org

25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

preschool, commented on the fact that Will’s relationships with his fellow Seeds, people he had only known for a few years, ran just as deep as the friendships he had from his early childhood.

Nawal, a Seed from Pakistan who was in Will’s dialogue group at Camp in 2015, thanked him for “being the warmth of a lighthouse, glowing steadily and gently and reminding me that even if I capsize, people like you will always drag me, drowning and sputtering, to safety. I hope we will be powerful enough to give birth to, and raise, a million more William Steinbergs, who dwell on empathy and selflessness.”

Seeds of Peace, year after year, works to do just that.

For more information about Seeds of Peace, visit seedsofpeace.org or follow them on Facebook @SeedsofPeace © All rights reserved by Seeds of Peace.

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Join hundreds of industry leaders, changemakers, luminaries… and Joe Biden!… as Seeds of Peace celebrates its 25thanniversary. There are several ways to celebrate: • Tuesday, May 8th, 8 a.m. | Symposium at Facebook Headquarters in NYC on “Innovating for Social Change in Conflict Areas.”

• Wednesday, May 9th, 6 p.m. | Spring Benefit at Chelsea Piers honoring Seeds of Peace alumni and the Tanner Family, with keynote speaker Vice President Joe Biden.

• Wednesday, May 9th, 9:30 p.m. | After Party at Chelsea Piers with free drinks and close friends, all going to support the Seeds of Peace mission and 25th anniversary milestone.

For more details about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lori Holcomb-Holland at springbenefit@seedsofpeace.org

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

THE IDEAL SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN

HOPKINS

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is the only independent, K-12, inclusion school in NYC. IDEAL’s mission is to affirm and accept the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

IDEAL is built on the principles of diversity and inclusion.

Every aspect of the IDEAL experience — instruction, assessment, program, enrichment — reflects a research-based commitment to inclusion education as a means for academic excellence. Because IDEAL teachers know their students as individuals in and out of the classroom, they are able to design instruction that builds upon the unique talents and strengths of the learners in their room.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum, differentiated instruction allows students to pursue the same subjects at multiple levels of complexity. Supportive faculty, low student-to-teacher ratios, small class sizes, and partnerships between experienced general educators and learning specialists create a learning community where every student can succeed and every student has a voice.

At IDEAL, no one leaves their identity at the door. IDEAL’s curriculum and programs are multicultural by design, and social justice and anti-bias instruction are built into the curriculum and given dedicated instructional time. Experiential learning opportunities including a signature eighth grade Civil Rights Journey to the Alabama, a rich experience in the Arts, and a differentiated Athletic program round out the IDEAL experience.

IDEAL’s unique program cultivates empathy and collaboration.

New Haven, CT

Hopkins is an independent, coeducational day school of 714 students in grades 7-12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity. Together, we seek to:

• develop in our young people the habits of mind of scholars as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning • foster the courage to live and think as distinct individuals who embrace their responsibilities in the larger world • expose every student to the deep satisfaction that derives from service to others • enlarge the educational experience to include the creative joy and aesthetic sensibility of the artist, and the vitality and competitive spirit of the athlete • provide, through the School’s advisers, the wisdom and goodwill necessary to guide our young people to confident self-reliance • nurture the development of character essential to leading a rich and purposeful life These tenets are made manifest in the daily life of the School and in the hopes and ambitions we share as an educational community. Taken as a whole, these values provide us both definition and direction as we strive to fulfill Hopkins’ mission.

Hopkins School 986 Forest Rd, New Haven, CT 06515 hopkins.edu

New York City, NY

With the confidence that comes from being known and celebrated, students not only strive for excellence in their own academic and personal pursuits — but they also support and encourage their peers. At IDEAL, we are proud of our mission and the way inclusion fosters compassionate students equipped with the leadership skills to succeed in today’s 21st century society.

Please visit our website at theidealschool.org to learn more about IDEAL and to sign up for an Open House or a Tuesday Tour. theidealschool.org 314 West 91st Street, NYC, 10024 (212) 769-1699

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } KING SCHOOL Stamford, CT

At King School, we know each student well, both as a person and as a learner. We believe that academic excellence stems from the interaction among a challenging program that requires students to be active learners; support by exceptional faculty; and a kind community. Our students are empowered to achieve their personal best. Transformative relationships with students are informed by faculty trained in the research of child and adolescent development,

THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton, NJ

At The Hun School of Princeton, faculty members combine academic vigor with a joyful learning environment because they believe that students do their best work when they can find joy in the process.

The Hun School combines its deep roots in Princeton with a highly diverse student body. Students from 18 states and 29 countries enjoy a broad range of academic programs designed to ensure they will thrive in an ever-changing world. Our global education curriculum is enhanced by the diversity of our community, a menu of domestic and international travel programs, visiting thought-leaders, cultural celebrations, and the Wilf Family Global Commons, a state-of-theart classroom and campus center.

The School’s Humanities, STEM, and Arts curriculums are taught in a hands-on, student centered learning environment, with an emphasis on seven essential skills: creativity, critical thinking, collaborative problem solving, cultural competency, ethics, communication, and leadership.

Faculty members believe learning to analyze, create, and present your own work is essential. Whether students are using a 3D printer to bring an engineering design to life, discussing cardiac bypass with a cardiac surgeon (during a live surgery), or participating in a Harknessstyle discussion, they are fully engaged in their classes at Hun. However, Hun teachers don’t just direct learning within a prescribed timeframe and model. Rather, they facilitate it at every opportunity with warmth and welcome. Strong character and conduct are connecting emerging insights from cognitive science and encouraged through a wellness curriculum and a VALLEYand FORGEeducational MILITARY ACADEMY AND demonstrated COLLEGE best practices to inform King’s approach to teaching and learning. living community expectation. Teachers who also serve as advisors, Anne Moriarty, Chair of the Teaching and Learning Department, coaches, and dorm parents get to know their students well, ensuring explains, “King Faculty appreciate that when students feel known that every student receives the individual mentorship needed to and understood, they are much more likely to engage and direct – maximize their personal and educational journey. and even find joy in – the learning process. Teachers want students The Hun School of Princeton is located on forty-five idyllic acres successfully to demonstrate what they learned and to measure this in Princeton, New Jersey. It is conveniently situated between New new learning against their personal goals.”

York City and Philadelphia, and easily accessible by car, train, or air.

Underpinning teachers’ deep understanding of each student is One of the most academically minded communities in the world, a comprehensive student learning profile, introduced in PreK and Princeton is also home to Princeton University, the Institute for developed through senior year. This proprietary database captures learning strengths, challenges, and goals, and provides a window into a student’s social and emotional development. These profiles, which incorporate parent input, thoughtfully support the guided development of core 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, and personal responsibility.

King’s approach to teaching and learning takes many forms: it might involve matching a Grade 3 student with those “just right” books that pair their language decoding skills and their interest in science. King’s flexible curriculum also offers specialized courses, such as Advanced Number Theory and Probability, for highly talented Grade 7 students.

Ultimately, our approach to teaching and learning helps students get to know themselves as learners, empowering them with a self Advanced Study, McCarter Theater, and a bustling town center. awareness that opens up more avenues to explore and succeed.

The Hun School by the numbers: 640 students; 150 courses; 95 The best way to get to know King is to schedule a visit. Join members of student government; 71% of faculty hold advanced us Tuesdays for Coffee and Conversation: You and your family degrees; 58 clubs; 52 athletic teams; average of 12 students per class; 4 (students are welcome) will learn about opportunities in and out of spirit houses; 3 scholars tracks; and 6 different global immersion trips. the classroom, meet the Head of School, Director of Admission and The Hun School of Princeton Financial Aid plus enjoy a campus tour. Families for PreK-Grade 176 Edgerstoune Road 11 are welcome. KING CLOSE-UP: For Grades 6-8 on April 24 & Princeton, New Jersey 08525 PreK-Grade 5 on May 1. You’ll also meet with the Heads of Lower (609) 921 – 7600 and Middle School, faculty, current parents, and students. @hunschool To learn more, visit: kingschoolct.org hunschool.org

SUMMER AND GAP YEAR PROGRAMS

S T. S T E P H E N ’ S S C H O O L I N R O M E A R C H O F T I T U S AT T H E R O M A N F O R U M P H O TO B Y V I A C H E S L AV LO PAT I N / S H U T T E R S TO C K

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PROGRAMS ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL – SUMMER PROGRAM INSTITUTE Rome, Italy

Where can you learn about art, history, an ancient civilization and who makes the best gelato in the city?

The Arts & Humanities Program July 22 - August 4, 2018 For High School Students Ages 13-18 St. Stephen’s School is a diverse community of learners with a solid history of creating engaged, responsible and motivated global citizens. The curriculum we offer during the academic year extends to and also forms the basis of our summer institute. A strong emphasis on the best elements of American and European education traditions promotes exploration of the rich historical layers of Rome.

With the city as a source of academic inspiration, students engage its dynamic urban environment while advancing their knowledge of the arts and humanities.

Students enroll in the following courses: • One language course: Italian or Latin • A core course: Renaissance Art or Roman Topography • An elective course: Creative Writing or 2D/3D Studio Art. Participants are located just five minutes from Western Civilization’s most significant cultural wonders: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, and with unrestricted access to some of the Eternal City’s most important monuments, in addition to language instruction in both Latin and Italian, the Arts & Humanities program offers the tools students need to experience Rome, as it should be. Stimulating classes are conducted in English and are suited to high school participants, ages 13-18. Students who live in the greater Rome area may attend as day students and boarding is available to students from around the world.

Also Included: • An evening Cultural Event Program (opera, musical and theatrical performances) • Outings to important landmarks in the city that are open for special evening visits • Excursions to different neighborhoods and ice cream shops (gelaterie) 2018 Summer Program Fees Boarding Student Fees: 3,000 Euro Day Student Fees: 2,000 Euro Application Deadline: May 15 Come explore, discover and experience all that Rome has to offer! www.sssrome.it

MMA SUMMER CAMP Harlingen, TX

Fitness. Confidence. Motivation!

Summer camps can provide an environment for fun and/or learning, but few can transform a boy both physically and mentally like Marine Military Academy in Texas.

MMA, a boys’ college-prep boarding school, offers a four-week military adventure for school boys ages 11-18. MMA Summer Camp is highly physical and highly structured, and campers stay busy from sunup to sundown. In 28 days, MMA campers complete more than 30 exciting military challenges and sports — from archery to mud diving, from paintball to ziplining! The camp even offers two academic electives, Flight Training and SAT/ACT Prep.

Because MMA welcomes young men from near and afar, international campers can take the alternative English immersion camp, ESL Summer Camp. ESL campers spend their days studying English in school and their afternoons and weekends participating in regular camp events.

Like the school, MMA Summer Camp is run by retired Marines, and all campers follow the busy Marine Corps regimen with an early rise of 6 a.m. Before starting their daily pursuits, campers make their beds, clean their rooms and exercise.

In addition to self-discipline and work ethic, campers are taught other life skills during the activities, such as respect, communication and teamwork. Additionally, campers learn to focus and break free from mobile phones, video games and other “abused” electronic devices.

MMA Summer Camp offers boys much more than recreation, it offers them a life-changing journey. It reshapes them in three key ways: fitness, confidence and motivation.

Fitness Whether it is marching, swimming or rock climbing, MMA campers are constantly in motion. Most of them either drop a noticeable amount of weight or gain significantly more muscle by the close of camp. No matter the initial shape of the boy, all campers benefit from the physical conditioning.

Confidence All camp challenges — such as jumping off a telephone pole! — teach boys to face and overcome their fears, or just stretch their comfort zones. With every “victory,” campers gain more selfconfidence. The self-confidence, in turn, helps them develop into young leaders.

Motivation Because campers achieve so much in such a short time, they leave MMA with a shot of self-motivation! Most campers wish to continue their success, so they set higher goals for themselves when they return home. This self-motivation is often reflected in a more positive and ambitious attitude.

Space for MMA Summer Camp is limited.

Register early at MMA-TX.org/SummerCamp

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS AT BROWN UNIVERSITY: SUMMER 2018

SUMMER AT SARAH LAWRENCE Bronxville, NY

The mission of Sarah Lawrence College is to cultivate leaders and A True Residential College Experience innovators with strong values and a keen sense of purpose – an Brown’s Pre-College Programs attract serious college-bound answer to the question, Why? We bring this mission to each of our students from around the world. As a student, you’ll live in a Brown pre-college summer programs.

University residence hall, eat at a Brown dining hall, and join your Summer students explore their passions and create dynamic work alongside a talented and engaged community of peers. They BROWN UNIVERSITY MAIN GREEN / PHOTO CREDIT: KARL DOMINEY connect their passions with the wider world and see firsthand how their endeavors improve our community. Working closely with topnotch professors, students gain real-time feedback, which keeps them plugged into the latest industry trends. Outside of class, field trips and social activities foster new friendships and allow students to explore the greater NYC area.

Both day and residential options are available on our beautiful, wooded campus in Bronxville, New York, half an hour north of midtown Manhattan. We welcome students entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grades the following fall. Commuter and residential options are available.

2018 Programs Writer’s Village – July 15 - August 3, 2018 Students spend 3 weeks immersed in the art of creative writing, guided by their imaginations and by our expert faculty of published writers who help them polish and perfect their work. Includes fiction and poetry workshops, craft talks and readings by professional writers.

Writer’s Week - July 2 - 7, 2018 (No class July 4) Directed by distinguished faculty members, this one week commuter writing program allows students to explore creative writing in a non-competitive and supportive environment that values the risks and adventure of the creative process. fellow students on The College Green—just as you would if you Social Justice Collective - July 15 - August 3, 2018 were a Brown undergraduate. You will be surrounded by peers Students explore social justice activism through theoretical, from diverse backgrounds and cultures—all sharing a passion historical, and contemporary perspectives on race, class, gender, and for high-level academics and a desire to succeed at a selective LGBTQ issues. Visiting artists in writing, filmmaking, photography institution like Brown University. A student who completes a and theatre guide students in creating new work.

Pre-College course is better prepared, more confident, and better Filmmakers Collective - July 1 - August 3, 2018 positioned to succeed during one of the biggest transitions of his Students write, shoot and edit their own short film and crew on or her life: the move to college. each other’s films, learning screenwriting, lighting, audio, directing, Brown University: 250 Years of Academic Excellence camera, sound, editing, and more. Great for students considering Brown is known in the Ivy League for an innovative open film school who want to build their portfolio. curriculum that challenges students to be actively engaged in Code Community - July 15 - August 3, 2018 their own intellectual development. Pre-College Programs are Students take a deep dive into Assistive Technology design in this three an opportunity to explore this stimulating learning environment. week intensive. They learn basic coding and hardware skills to design Academics are at the program’s core, with more than 300 courses and prototype a device for the children of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric in one-to-seven week sessions on campus, online and abroad. Center, a residential center for children with medically complex needs.

Dive deeper into a subject you love or a new area of learning you Learn more at sarahlawrence.edu/summer18 may never have considered. You will face exciting challenges and accomplish more than you can imagine.

Come to Brown Pre-College Programs to experience college life, prepare for academic success, and make new friends from around the world.

Brown University Pre-College Programs.

Providence, Rhode Island brown.edu/summer Providence, RI

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SMITH COLLEGE PRECOLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS Northampton, MA

For talented young women entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 in fall 2018 Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for young women in high school who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom

and beyond. Annually, these programs, offer 250 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects, to strengthen their college applications, and to increase their exposure to the Smith undergraduate experience while living and studying with other motivated and ambitious students from around the world.

The program offerings include Summer Science and Engineering, Women’s Writing, Discovering Women’s History, Field Studies for Sustainable Futures, and a College Admission Workshop.

Each summer, Smith welcomes to these programs young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds who together form an extraordinary intellectual community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models. Professors who are world-class scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions and helping them develop new academic skills.

Here young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists, leaders. smith.edu/summer/contact.php

SUMMER COLLEGE AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Syracuse, NY

A Successful College Search Begins in High School When Regan Talley was a high school sophomore in Pennsylvania, her parents gave her The Big Book of Majors, a publication that helps students identify future college possibilities. As she scanned the list of majors and colleges where each field of study was offered, a pattern emerged.

“I folded down the pages that dealt with public communications and advertising, because they played to my strengths,” Regan recalls.

While researching summer communications programs, Regan learned about Syracuse University Summer College for High School Students. It offers credit and non-credit classes in 2-6 week sessions for high school students who want to explore college options, earn credits, and experience life on a college campus. “I was nervous, because I’d be four hours from home and doing school work – in the summer!” Regan applied anyway, and was accepted. She attended in Summer 2015.

“At first I was super nervous,” Regan recalls. “I didn’t know anybody, but everybody was so nice, and the RAs were so helpful.” Many had attended Summer College themselves, and were familiar with the jitters students experience during their first extended period away from home. “The classes were challenging,” Regan admits. “But the professors were so passionate about what they taught, and Syracuse had every resource I needed to succeed.”

Regan took a Public Communications and a Writing class, earning six college credits before graduating from high school.

“I found the communications class very valuable. The more I learned, the more I wanted to pursue that field,” Regan says. The writing class sharpened her analytical skills. “It turned out to be vital for my junior year AP English and Composition class because I applied what I learned over the summer.”

Now a first-year student at Syracuse University, Regan says her Summer College experience helped her choose her college destination. She applied early decision to SU’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, and was accepted.

“The more classes I take, the more certain I am about my choice,” Regan says. “I am so thankful I participated in Summer College because it helped guide me to my major – public relations. It prepared me to enter college with confidence.”

Syracuse University Summer College 2018 runs July 2-August 10.

Over 40 different programs to help students explore majors, build a resume or portfolio, sharpen study skills and experience college life.

Visit summercollege.syr.edu

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } THE ETHEL WALKER SCHOOL

EAGLE HILL

Summer Riding Experience at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Connecticut is an extension of Walker’s renowned equestrian program. Summer Riding Experience (SRE) is an established riding camp that helps girls develop into complete horsewomen while having fun! The camp includes daily riding sessions complemented with activities that include horse care, working with farriers and veterinarians, equine science, and general equestrian knowledge.

SRE is staffed by the same team that runs the School’s equestrian program. All adult staff members are second and third generation horsewomen who are seasoned competitors and trainers. You will be coached by the Walker’s team to become a more complete rider, whether you are getting on a horse for the first time or are already an accomplished rider. Additionally, girls from Walker’s equestrian team assist the SRE adult staff, giving campers a glimpse into the spirit and camaraderie of the School’s riding program.

The Summer Programs at Eagle Hill School are educational extensions of the philosophy and strategies for learning that are employed in our regular program. Class sizes are small, learning is multi-sensory, students are grouped according to skills rather than grade level, and there is a specific focus on finding innovative methods to encourage learning.

Eagle Hill’s Summer Programs are for students ages 5-14 and are designed for students experiencing academic difficulty. Programs will run Monday to Friday, July 2-27, except for July 4.

SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Co-Directors: Deane Flood (d.flood@eaglehill.org) & Kaitlin Garris (k.garris@eaglehill.org) At the heart of this program is an intense schedule of academic instruction based on diagnosed needs. Taught primarily by Eagle Hill faculty members, four classes are offered each day: reading tutorial, writing, mathematics, and study skills. A pre-program assessment of skills, as well as a parent interview prior to acceptance, allows the admissions team to place each student in the classes that will ensure optimal learning.

A Foundations option is also available for students entering kindergarten and first grade. This option is designed to help students develop and solidify early learning skills they will need to be successful in the classroom.

SUMMER AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES VALLEY FORGEPROGRAM MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE 1-3:30 p.m.

Director: Brian Dayton (b.dayton@eaglehill.org) Open to students registered in the Summer Academic Program only.

This program immerses children in a fun and energetic midday program where group work, social skills, and fair play will be emphasized and reinforced. Activities will include indoor and outdoor games, field trips, weekly beach outings, arts and crafts, board games, computers, music, and more. Problem-solving and social skills will be interwoven into all activities.

SUMMER AFTERNOON SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUP Director: Brian Dayton (b.dayton@eaglehill.org) Open to students registered in the Summer Academic Program only.

The main objective of the Social Language Group is to provide students with explicit instruction in social and emotional language concepts, while facilitating their social thinking and associated social skills development.

Register before May 1, 2018 to receive Early Bird Pricing. eaglehillschool.org/summer-program 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich CT 06831 203-622-9240

Simsbury, CT

Located on the 175-acre Ethel Walker School campus, the Frank O.H. Williams Barn and Henderson Riding Ring is a state-of-the-art equestrian training facility. It has capacity for up to 65 horses. There are work areas for vets and farriers, two heated wash stalls, and three tack rooms. The Henderson Riding Ring is a lighted indoor arena with dust-free footing and a viewing gallery. The outdoor riding ring is 175’ x 350’. There’s easy access to the winding trails of Walker’s Woods and extensive turnouts. It’s a remarkable facility with great energy.

Our Residential Program is designed to foster lifelong friendships.

Residential campers will enjoy accommodations in our newest dorm on campus. The residence hall includes central air, suite-style rooms, one bathroom for every two rooms, cozy common spaces, larger community rooms, and a kitchen. Adults, along with members of the School’s equestrian team, supervise our students during their time in residence. Our new athletic facility, the Centennial Center, includes an eight-lane pool and double gymnasium which campers enjoy during the course of the week. Our dining hall serves healthy meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner for campers in residence. Meals are a time for the entire summer community to come together, including girls participating in other summer programs.

Campers are typically between ages 10 and 15 and are allowed to bring their own horse for an incremental fee. Day sessions are also available. Residential spaces are limited.

To read more about the SRE Program at Walker’s, please visit ethelwalker.org/sre

Greenwich, CT

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } WOODWARD

WHAT IS WOODWARD? Woodward is so much more than a summer camp, it’s a World Class destination for aspiring youth, amateur, Olympic and professional athletes. For nearly 50 years, Woodward has been recognized as a premier sports camp for action sports, gymnastic and cheer.

Woodward inspires and empowers its athletes through its worldclass facilities, progression-based instruction, and community. No matter your age or experience, it’s the best place on earth to grow and experience sports in an authentic environment filled with progressive and innovative tools and training equipment.

Woodward has four camp locations and offers week long overnight summer camp sessions June-August for 15 programs for participants ages 7-19 in skateboarding, gymnastics, cheerleading, BMX, mountain bike, on-snow skiing, on-snow snowboarding, parkour, scooter, dance, acro, power tumbling, multi sport camp and digital media/photography.

Woodward also offers year-round fun for participants of all ages at its Mountain Centers at Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Mountain, CA, and Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain, CO. Woodward PA in Woodward Pennsylvania, and Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA offer off-season weekend getaways and trainaways, while Woodward West also offers offseason scooter and winter camps.

In 2017, Woodward Rivier Maya opened at the All Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.

New to Woodward PA, Woodward West, Woodward Copper and Woodward Riviera Maya, is the WreckTangle ninja obstacle challenge. Look for more Woodward experiences coming to POWDR ski resorts beginning winter 2018-19.

Additionally, Woodward offers a variety of touring events including the Hot Wheels Junior Open and Hot Wheels Junior Series (8-Stop Tour) during summer and fall 2018.

Finally, experience Woodward through Woodwardtv.com for a chance to live and experience Woodward through content series for skate, cheer and events.

Learn more about Woodward at CampWoodward.com CAMP INFORMATION AND LOCATION Woodward, PA in Centre County, PA: office@woodwardcamp.com Woodward West in Tehachapi, CA: office@woodwardwest.com Woodward Copper at Copper Mountain, CO: office@woodwardcopper.com Woodward Tahoe at Boreal Mountain, CA: office@woodwardtahoe.com Woodward at Hard Rock Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico: +52-984-875-1100 Woodward Park City (Coming soon): office@woodwardparkcity.com

WESTCOAST CONNECTION PRE-COLLEGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

What better way to prepare for college than to have a summer preview while still in high school? With pre-college programs, students can do just that while taking enriching courses and living on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, at McGill University in Montreal, at Florence University of the Arts or at prestigious schools in Barcelona.

Choose From a Wide Range of Courses Be inspired by a selection of courses that cover many different disciplines including: 3D Animation, Business Management, Cooking, Entrepreneurship, Filmmaking, Coding, Law, Photography, Psychology, Robotics, Social Media Marketing and more. For teens aspiring to be a fashion editor, photographer, stylist or designer, the Seventeen Fashion Experience in NYC offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the world of Seventeen.

Get a Head Start on College Valuable courses and college-prep workshops are also included. Students can learn about the college application process, explore strategies for writing the college essay, meet with a college advisor, take a test prep course and tour college campuses.

Experience Campus Life Staying on campus or in a college residence gives students the opportunity to experience college life, preparing them for what’s ahead! Participants attend courses, meet new people, share a dorm room, use the sports facilities, all while getting acquainted with the campus grounds.

Explore the City Students also take in the sights at their destination of choice with impressive weekend and day trips, all included in the program tuition. Considering travel is an education in itself, students get to immerse themselves in a new city, culture and sometimes language for an overall enriching experience.

Safety First This taste of independence is made available in the safety of a structured program. From campus security to safety on excursions, students’ security is always priority. With 36 years of experience operating teen summer programs, thorough planning and safety protocols have resulted in an impressive track record and a 98% recommendation rate.

More Programs & Destinations Westcoast Connection’s TRAVEL, LEARN and VOLUNTEER programs offer different experiences, all while staying true to the philosophy of perfectly planned, perfectly paced itineraries and positive group dynamics. By traveling to new places with peers their own age, teens not only make everlasting friendships, they also get to step out of their comfort zone, which is key to building confidence and independence. Discover over 70 summer programs traveling to destinations such as Hawaii, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Vietnam and Thailand. westcoastconnection.com 866.925.2370 info@westcoastconnection.com

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMERFUEL

THE EXPERIMENTORY AT DEERFIELD ACADEMY

ART NOW with Christie’s – Visual Arts and Art Business in New York City Step inside the New York Art world this summer for an insiders look at the contemporary art market. Through an exclusive partnership with Christie’s Education, Art Now offers an exciting insight into the fast-paced art world of today. Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s preeminent auction houses and enjoy lectures and expert guided visits to galleries, private collections and world-class museums. Lectures take place at the stunning Christie’s headquarters at Rockefeller Center. New York City is your classroom, and we take full advantage of all it has to offer as one of the most vibrant art centers in the world. Hands on teaching and unique access to top

Located in Deerfield, Massachusetts, the Experimentory summer program inspires creativity, fosters character, and challenges thinking while providing a fun-filled “Deerfield Experience.”

Sixth and seventh grade students come from across the country and around the world to learn design thinking and sample all that Deerfield Academy has to offer—including Deerfield teachers and motivated peers.

Creativity Maximize your creativity by breaking out of the familiar and trying something new! Our program introduces students to subjects outside the typical middle school curriculum: 2018 courses include Ethics, Urban Planning, French Culture and Film, and Sustainability.

We also believe we learn how to be creative by… well, creating.

Our learning is project-based so our classrooms are more lab than lecture hall. Our projects are fun and provide opportunities to learn how creative people work—through trial and error, playful experimentation, and by refining designs. Students also have all sorts of tools at their disposal: Deerfield Academy’s Innovation Lab, video editing facilities, architecture software and more.

Character One of the beauties of boarding school is the way in which all parts of life intersect. We live, eat, and play together. We spend our summer exploring what it means to be generous, kind, empathetic, and more.

We believe in collaborative teams. As we learn to work together, we refine our character as much as we build a working prototype or plan a cityscape. There are six character attributes we consider essential to our classwork: curiosity, creativity, grit and resilience, initiative and independence, effective discussion and teamwork, and disciplined work habits.

Sample Deerfield The Experimentory is also an opportunity for students to get a taste of boarding school life at our parent institution, Deerfield Academy. With the expertise of Deerfield teachers, all the advantages of Deerfield’s campus and facilities, and the foundation of Deerfield traditions, we are a “fun-sized” version of the Deerfield Experience.

Speaking of having fun, we believe creative learning should be fun exploration, so we dedicate lots of time to co-curricular activities and field trips in order to introduce our students to sports, hobbies, and places they have never experienced before. Some examples from past years include white water rafting excursions, baking, yoga, Ultimate Frisbee, basketball, fishing, and more!

Ready to join in? Apply now: deerfield.edu/experimentory

New York, NY

art professionals and movers and shakers, makes this a truly one of a kind experience. This program is ideal for students who love looking at art or even creating their own work. It,s an opportunity to understand the art world of today and to turn your passion into a potential career.

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{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY – SUMMER 2018 New York, NY

Each summer, Columbia University, New York City’s only Ivy League institution, opens its campus to students from around the world. Talented high school, undergraduate, graduate students and

professionals can join Columbia’s vibrant academic community through a variety of programming options.

The Columbia Summer program offers visiting professionals, graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to take classes taught by world-class faculty in over 50 subject areas, including African-American studies, visual and performing arts, computer science, economics, human rights, international affairs, journalism, pre-law, statistics and some very unique New York-centric courses.

Students can build a program from hundreds of courses that meet their goals, pursue a certificate, or develop essential business skills, among other options.

Columbia University’s Summer Session 1 runs from May 21–June 29, 2018, and Summer Session 2 runs from July 2–August 10, 2018.

To apply, see a complete summer calendar, and learn more about summer options at Columbia, visit sps.columbia.edu/summer18 Columbia’s Summer Programs for High School Students offer high-achieving students the experience of college life and the opportunity to meet students from all over the world, while living in either New York City or Barcelona. All programs combine academic rigor and instructional excellence with lively extracurricular offerings as well as careful supervision and support.

To learn more and apply, visit sps.columbia.edu/hs18

WHERE THERE BE DRAGONS

THE LEADER IN CROSS-CULTURAL + EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION SINCE 1993 Mapmakers once drew Dragons to represent lands unknown. Bold explorers who ventured beyond the map’s edge were said to go “where there be dragons”…

Dragons offers summer and semester programs in 19 countries, each one custom-crafted by instructor teams who bring their unique vision and expertise to the course design. Our educators are united by a mission of nurturing understanding across borders through authentic cultural exchange. Our goal is to help participants develop the self-awareness and cross-cultural competencies to be active participants in the world.

What makes a Dragons course different?

Small Groups: A typical Dragons group consists of 12 students and 3 instructors. This 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio ensures that we are able to individually challenge and support every student with careful mentorship.

Professional Instructors: We work with the best international guides and educators in the industry. Our instructors are carefully selected based on their group facilitation skills, local language fluency, regional experience in the country, and their connections with our host communities. Typically, when a Dragons instructor team heads into the field they collectively represent at least four languages, multiple citizenships, ten or more years of in-country experience, and 300+ field days managing student groups abroad.

Authentic Immersion: We travel like locals, live with families, apprentice with artists, and learn from scholars, factory workers, sages, and community leaders alike. Our goal is to connect participants to a direct experience of a different place through hands-on and meaningful engagement.

Dynamic Itinerary Design: Our participants learn by doing.

Dragons itineraries are flexible to create space for unscripted, serendipitous, and candid moments of surprise and discovery. The world is constantly changing and we believe our programs should too. Backpacks, not roller bags, are on the packing list because it’s a novel combination of gravel roads, local transportation, and dirt paths that make each program an original adventure.

Ethical Travel: We think it’s important to travel responsibly. We define ethical travel as environmentally conscientious, culturally self-aware, and focused on developing mutually meaningful connections with local communities.

Dragons has over 25 years of experience guiding groups and managing risk in the context of international education.

In a quarter-decade of operations, we’ve established crucial risk management relationships with International SOS, key locally-based safety and security officials, and a global network of reputable health care professionals and hospitals. Dragons had collaborated to design custom programming for Carleton College, The Thacher School, Milton Academy, and Princeton University, in addition to partnerships with over 50 other esteemed schools and universities.

Going ‘where there be dragons’ takes curiosity… we go there.

Will you? wheretherebedragons.com/students info@wheretherebedragons.com 1-800-982-9203

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMES

For centuries, the University of Cambridge has shaped and changed the world through its visionary ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. The University’s International Summer Programmes (8th July–18th August 2018) offer a mixture of tradition and innovation, as new and returning students absorb the atmosphere of this remarkable place, learning from some of its finest academics – and from each other. The programmes have a reputation for excellent teaching, fascinating courses, and intriguing lectures. Every year, graduates, undergraduates and other adults of all ages and backgrounds bring their learning and life experience to the classroom. There is no shortage of new ideas and opinions.

Over 170 courses make up our open-access programmes: Science, Literature, Shakespeare, Creative Writing, Ancient and Classical Worlds, History, Medieval Studies, Interdisciplinary and, new for 2018, Art and Visual Culture. Some students stay for all six weeks, others just for one or two. The Interdisciplinary Programme comprises three independent two-week terms, which allow for two-, four- and six-week study periods. You can focus on courses in the same discipline, or choose courses in different subject fields.

The three-week English Law and Legal Methods Programme is primarily for lawyers and law students with no knowledge of the English legal system.

Adding to the academic experience, you can choose to stay in a choice of historic Cambridge Colleges. Each is different in character, but all offer a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet fellow students studying other subjects.

Participants become familiar with Cambridge in a way that few are privileged to experience as they enjoy meals in magnificent dining halls and have time to discover parts of the University that tourists seldom see. Long, light summer days provide opportunities to explore the beautiful Colleges, visit the many museums and art galleries, relax in a punt on the river, or share a traditional English tea in nearby Grantchester. In the evenings there are talks, concerts and ceilidhs (traditional folk dances). At weekends, you can join a variety of excursions.

2018 sees the launch of our Pre-University Programme, which has been designed specifically for 16-18 year-olds seeking to study at any of the world’s elite universities, and to help with the transition from school to university study.

Apply online: ice.cam.ac.uk/intsummer or email intenq@ice.cam.ac.uk

BARNARD PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS New York, NY

For young women entering 11th and 12th grade Experience Summer in NYC at Barnard As part of the learning experience at Barnard College, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple! With five distinct summer programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration.

The Summer in the City Program (June 24 – July 20) gives students the full college experience. By taking college-level courses over the span of four weeks, you’re challenged to think and perform like an undergraduate student. Morning and afternoon classes are enhanced by the backdrop of New York City. Here at Barnard, the city serves as an extended classroom, where learning and fun abound. Outside of the classroom, students partake in various excursions and activities.

During the Liberal Arts Intensive (July 8 – July 13), students choose an area of interest and take one class to be attended from 9:30am – 12:30pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoons are an opportunity to complete assignments and engage in on and off campus activities, including Broadway shows, baseball games, and so much more.

Students in the Athena Summer Innovation Institute (June 24 – July 3) endeavor to change the world. During this 10-day boot camp, students will work in a team to create a new venture – a start-up business, a non-profit organization, or an advocacy campaign – that has the power to create lasting change. Program workshops focus on financing, negotiation, and branding and are taught by successful entrepreneurs.

Leaders unite at the Young Women’s Leadership Institute (June 24 – July 2). During this 9-day intensive, students delve into gender issues, social change, and leadership. Comprised of morning women’s and gender studies lectures and afternoon workshops, you will develop a deeper understanding of leadership through a feminist lens.

The Dance in the City (June 24 – July 18) program is a rigorous 11day exploration of dance from all angles, from dance theory and history classes to technique classes at the Alvin Ailey Extension School. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to observe performances of some of the world’s best and perform your own work.

Our online application is live and the deadline to apply is May 28. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarships are available.

For details about our programs and course offerings, please visit our website barnard.edu/summer Live and learn this summer in New York City!

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY AND ARTS CAMP Interlochen, MI

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM

Two New York City campuses,

Interlochen Arts Academy and Arts Camp are two parts of in Manhattan and the Bronx Interlochen Center for the Arts, a globally recognized leader in arts Set yourself apart this summer by taking a class through the Preand arts education. Interlochen Center for the Arts is a recipient of College Program at Fordham! You will strengthen your college applications with a proven record of your abilities, show initiative, the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest honor in the arts.

Interlochen Arts Camp, begun in 1928 as the National High and gain real college experience in the classroom and beyond so you School Orchestra Camp, is now the world’s premier summer fine arts can choose the right school for you next year.

Most of all, unlike many pre-college programs, Fordham’s program for students in grades 3-12, offering programs in music, dance, creative writing, visual arts, motion picture arts and theatre. offers college credits that can be transferred to whichever Interlochen attracts more than 2,500 students each summer from all university you choose.

50 states and 40+ countries. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of the Fordham Summer Session Arts Camp student body is Classes, internships, and more! comprised of international Fordham University invites visiting college students to catch up students, allowing students to make lifelong friendships or get ahead this summer. Achieve your goals with day and evening with like-minded peers classes in two convenient locations, affordable tuition rates, and topfrom around the world. tier instruction.

Looking for work experience? Fordham’s Summer in the City Arts Camp offers cuttingedge arts instruction Internship Program helps students secure New York internships, taught by a supportive and receive credit, and make the most of their positions with valuable encouraging faculty of career guidance.

Need to fulfill pre-med requirements? Fordham’s extensive artistic professionals and international guest artists. offerings in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics help you Each summer, dozens of stay on track for graduate or medical school applications.

VALLEY FORGE MILITARY ACADEMY AND COLLEGE Did you switch or add a major? Do you want to study abroad? performances, exhibits, readings and showcases allow students of every arts area the chance to see, hear and learn from their classmates Core and advanced classes in every discipline can help you catch up on requirements and graduate on time. and instructors in all fields.

Hybrid, online, and study abroad courses are also available.

Interlochen Arts Academy is a renowned fine arts high school boarding school, begun in 1962. It has grown to become Registration is open to all high school graduates.

Think Summer, Think Fordham. one of the most prestigious and well-known arts instruction Call 718-817-4665 or visit fordham.edu/summer institutions in the world. Each fall, 500 international students come to Arts Academy to study dance, music, theatre, creative writing, visual arts, motion picture arts and comparative arts, while also receiving rigorous high school academic instruction.

Of 82 outstanding artists and educators who make up the faculty, 62 hold master’s degrees and 12 hold doctorates. Exemplary faculty includes instructors named Distinguished Teachers in the Arts by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.

Interlochen’s intensive curriculum combines fine arts programs with college preparatory academics to provide each student with the opportunity to become citizen artists and to be able to find the art in all things. The Academy creates an environment in which students can achieve the highest possible artistic, intellectual and ethical standards as individuals and as responsible members of a diverse community. The Academy provides opportunities for character and leadership development through individual initiative within a framework of healthy competition and frequent presentations. interlochen.org

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM AT WAGNER COLLEGE Staten Island, NY

Be Part of the City The Summer Pre-College Program at Wagner College invites rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to become Wagner students for the summer with a unique opportunity to explore the greatest city in the world, New York City. If you are adventurous, highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in the world, Wagner College is where you belong.

As a Pre-College student, you will experience college-level academics in a small class setting. Our instructors are experts in

their fields and are fully committed to sharing their passion and experience with all students. The pre-college program is designed to challenge your critical thinking and problem solving skills, both in the classroom and during exciting field trips.

Programs Offered From July 8 to July 27, students will have an opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in programs. Academic topics for 2018 include pre-medical/science, psychology/filmmaking, art history/studio art, business/speech, musical theater and stagecraft.

Living at Wagner Residential students will have the added benefit of experiencing campus life, building friendships and independence.

In addition to exploring New York City, they will have the opportunity to meet with college counselors who are experts in navigating the challenges of the college admission process.

Value The Summer Pre-College Program offers substantial savings on tuition of more than half the regular cost of college credit courses at Wagner College and similar institutions. Each course will help students get a jump on their college education. But the real value lies in the independence learned, confidence gained and sense that you are on your way towards being college ready.

The Wagner College Difference Immerse yourself in a curriculum incorporating both classroom and off-campus experiences that models the nationally-recognized undergraduate curriculum, The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, where “Learning by Doing” is the focus. It is the bridge that connects your experiences in class, across campus, and around New York City to your specific goals for tomorrow.

Apply To apply or to learn more, visit wagner.edu/pre-college call 718-390-3221 or e-mail lifelong-learning@wagner.edu Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WagnerLifelong for an inside look at our programs!

THE BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Wellesley, MA

The Boston Leadership Institute offers award-winning summer STEM research programs at the Dana Hall School, a premier private preparatory and boarding school located in Wellesley, MA. Students develop high-level research skills and subject matter expertise that strengthen credentials valuable for college admissions, interviews, and essays. High achieving 8th graders through rising high school seniors apply and undergo a selective admissions process.

The Boston Leadership Institute was named among five top summer science programs in the country by New York Times subsidiary, about.com, in 2012 and was again included when the list was updated in 2015. The Boston Leadership Institute was named, Top 101 Best Summer Camp, appearing among three top academic summer programs on the 2013 list.

Programs are led by teachers who hold major teaching awards, teach at top ranked schools, and/or hold advanced degrees from universities such as Yale, Harvard, and Princeton. Students take advantage of Boston’s prime location to visit premier research universities such as Harvard and MIT as well as world-renowned hospitals. Boston contains one of the world’s heaviest concentrations of leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies and students tour these as well.

Graduates have been accepted by top universities all over the world, including Yale, Dartmouth, McGill, Tufts, Columbia, Michigan, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and Cornell. Students from 35 states and 10 foreign countries enjoyed hands-on research programs last summer. Comparable numbers of males and females attend.

Dana Hall is located in Wellesley, MA, one of Boston’s most affluent suburbs, and is a 7 minute walk to the commuter rail providing access to downtown Boston. Fully equipped science labs contain state-ofthe-art features. For students choosing to board, dormitories are air-conditioned and contain kitchens. The beautifully landscaped campus contains beautiful playing fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The indoor recreational complex contains a 21,000-squarefoot gymnasium with two NCAA regulation-size basketball courts; a threelane, suspended indoor track; an Aquatics Center featuring a 25-yard, six-lane pool; squash courts; and a large exercise room with pond-views. Boarding students also enjoy weekend trips to Boston, the second most popular tourist destination in the country and a magnet for students.

Three-week STEM research programs are offered in Applied Physics Research; Biological Research; Biomedical and Surgical Research; Biomedical Research: Contagious Disease; Biomedical Research: Genetics and Clinical Trials; Chemistry Research; Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry Research; Engineering Research; Marine Biology; Neuroscience Research; and STEM Entrepreneurship.

Visit our website, bostonleadershipinstitute.com or call 617 283-4825.

{ I N D EPE N D E N T S C H OO L G U I D E } MILITARY SCHOOLS FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY

NEW YORK MILITARY ACADEMY Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

For over a century at the foot of Storm King mountain, the New York Military Academy (Knee-Ma as it is affectionately know) – Nestled in the heart of central Virginia in a beautiful rural setting, Corps of Cadets has been producing character driven leaders of Fork Union Military Academy is a unique sanctuary for learning and industry, politics, and local communities. achievement. Founded in 1898, Fork Union has remained true to its mission for more than a century developing and inspiring young men in a demanding college preparatory environment, and challenging them to excel in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in their daily lives.

Fork Union Military Academy’s rigorous admission standards, high academic expectations, and focus on achievement help outstanding young men develop, compete, and accomplish even more than they thought possible. In our safe and structured academic environment, based on Christian values, young men develop the qualities of character, self-discipline, respect, and leadership essential for success in life.

As a private school, we can structure our curriculum (such as our unique One Subject Plan for the Upper School) to meet the needs of our students. We can preserve our single-sex environment to remove social distractions that come with a coeducational school. We can acknowledge and honor the Christian values that provide the moral compass for our daily lives.

As a boarding school, we can facilitate profound and long-lasting change in the life of a young man. Structure and discipline become the norms of his life, not merely the constraints he must put up with for Fork Union, VA

the relatively few hours of his school day. Responsibility and respect for others are lessons learned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Fork Union – not just for a few hours on weekdays.

Our success shows in the lives of our graduates, whether it is our 100% college acceptance rate, the hundreds of student-athletes who have gone on to play in college and at the professional level – including two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George) and twelve NFL first-round draft picks, the more than three dozen seniors earning appointments to our nation’s top service academies in the past ten years, or well-known entrepreneurs like Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour.

We invite you to learn more about Fork Union Military Academy and all we have to offer boys in grades 7 through 12 as well as our one-year postgraduate program. Find out how your son can graduate with a high school and an Associate’s Degree through our partnership with Richard Bland Community College.

Visit us at forkunion.com or call us at 800-GO-2-FUMA (800-462-3862) to learn more.

Established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, NYMA is a college preparatory military school for day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12 and one year of Postgraduate.

NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are “Set Apart for Excellence” by being inspired, engaged, and ready for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Utilizing a military “community model” and a rigorous academic curriculum grounded by a demand for competence in the classical disciplines, NYMA graduates are thoughtfully prepared to seek out extraordinary lives of accountability and service. Academy cadets pursue a 21st Century curriculum alongside a structured, leadership and life-skills focused military program guided by the school’s decades long affiliation with the United States Army JROTC. Not only is this method a proven educational approach for intentional and forward-looking students, but this unique model also offers more peer leadership opportunity, self reliance, personal accountability, real life creativity and thoughtful structure than is available to aspiring young leaders in other public, independent, or charter schools.

NYMA prepares students for the challenges of college. By the time they graduate NYMA cadets will have had access to: a variety of meaningful leadership experiences; a robust curriculum geared toward 21st century priorities (Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Communication); and a solid core of lifetime fitness and outdoor learning skills. These are the intangibles that make NYMA a unique educational experience. admissions@nyma.org 845-534-3710

We think intellectual curiosity is the most powerful energy in the world.

Open House: October 21, 2018

At Hopkins, we’ve created a culture dedicated to perpetuating, fulfilling, and celebrating intellectual curiosity. We believe that education should be a multi-faceted pursuit of the whole intellect, where a diverse community of individuals bond together to inspire each other, challenge each other, explore, discover and achieve. If you think like us, you belong at Hopkins.

Hopkins School. We think.

A coed, college preparatory day school for grades 7-12 203.397.1001 • hopkins.edu • New Haven, CT

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