SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

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Texas Christian University (TCU): Neeley Analytics Academy 

A week long residential program. providing a hands-on experience with opportunities to learn and hone your skills in data analytics and market research.  You build models to explore how a business is performing and discover the ways data can impact profitability.

Deadline: April 21

Selection Guidelines:

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Page/TCU-Neeley-Analytics-Academy/bfe90666-9f4d-4d6b-91e8-c9026714831e

=================================================================================Girls who Code (or who want to code)

Eligibility: Current high school girls with or without coding experience

Become a coder by learning the basics of game design.  Get the skills, network, and community you need to change the world with 2 free programs.  

For more information and to apply, visit drive.google.com/file/d/1ybNXguEuNvAlMHg2OgegryfwimxlqFhj/view?usp=share_link 

=================================================================================United States Naval Academy Summer STEM

Deadline: April 15

Eligibility: current 9-11

The Naval Academy's Summer STEM program is for those 9-11th graders interested in a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer.  It involves a week of problem-solving, exploratory learning, critical thinking, and team building.

For more information and to apply, visit Naval Academy Summer STEM app

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The Summer Leader Experience (SLE) at West Point

Deadline: March 15

Eligibility: 

SLE provides rising high school seniors with a week long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a cadet. You will explore West Point from all angles.  You will get a taste of Cadet Life through the entire program, which is led by current West Point Cadets.  You will experience the thrill of victory when you overcome the challenges of this summer program and you will form life-long connections and friendships with your future classmates.

For more information and to apply, visit West Point SLE

=================================================================================Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas - Summer Camp Employment Opportunities

Opportunities include: camp counselor, nurse, ropes instructors, lifeguards, archery masters, and more.  All training will be provided; no certifications are required to apply.

Locations include: Palestine, Dallas, Paris and Denison, TX

Skills that will be learned which will carry over to your future career:

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.gsnetx.org/en/camps/WorkatCamp.html

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National Youth Science Camp 

Deadline: February 28

The National Youth Science Camp will be an entirely virtual experience for graduating seniors. who have superior academic proficiency, leadership abilities & social maturity, skills & achievements outside the realm of academia,  curiosity & an eagerness to explore varied topics, and have the intention to pursue a career in a STEM field.

Additional information is available at NYS camp app

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ACE Camp 

Due date: prior to May 31

Dates: June 13-17, 2022

ACE (Aviation Career Education Academy) camp is a fun, interactive aviation summer camp geared toward students who are interested in aviation and aerospace.  The goal is to give students awareness of aviation history, different career opportunities, preparation  & planning a flight, the physics of flight, and the design and maintenance of aircraft.  It's an adventure where students use flight simulators and go on field trips.  Students will have many opportunities, including a chance to fly in an airplane with the US Aviation Academy. 

For more information, visit https://cob.unt.edu/ACE-CAMP

=================================================================================================== TAGT Summer Enrichment Scholarships

Deadline: March 31

Awarded to identified gifted students grades K- 12, who are currently participating in a gifted program and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $400. Students may use these scholarships to attend programs with academic, fine art, or performing arts focus.

Learn more and apply at TAGT app

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Mays Transformational Leadership Academy

Deadline: April 5

Open to all underrepresented rising seniors (current juniors)  from underrepresented groups who have an interested in pursuing a business degree.  The program will provide a series of sessions for prospective students to get a glimpse of Mays and to develop leadership skills through interactive workshops. Students who attend all MTLA sessions will be eligible for 1 of 10 $1000 scholarships to attend Mays Business School.

For more information, and to apply, visit https://mays.tamu.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/mtla/

============================================================================High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS)

Deadline: mid October

Award: free lodging, meals, and transportation to and from NASA for 6 days 

HAS is an online, learning experience in which selected students complete lessons and qualify to travel to NASA Johnson Space Center for 6 days in the summer where they will discover opportunities available to them in the STEM area. 

Selection Guidelines:

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/stem/High_School_Aerospace_Scholars.html

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Camp Arch

Deadline: March 30

Fee required

Selection Guidelines: 

Camp Arch is a residential, one week,  interdisciplinary summer camp at Texas A&M University.   This camp is designed to give students an opportunity to experience the professions of architecture, construction, landscape architecture & urban planning. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of the field while allowing them to explore and expand upon their abilities to create and construct projects that will be showcased at the end of the week.  Campers will also experience the Spirit of Aggieland, participating in interactive social activities, housed in dormitories, and taught by faculty and graduate students from the College of Architecture

For more information visit Camp Arch app

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Sea Camp at Texas A&M Galveston

Selection Guidelines:

Sea Camp is a week long summer residential adventure for students interested in the marine and estuarine environments. Sea Campers will have access to research vessels,, oceanographic equipment, laboratory facilities, and a professional staff enabling each to learn about the ocean through hands-on experiences.

For more information and to apply, visit Sea Camp app 

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Summer Discovery at UT

Selection guidelines:

At Summer Discovery, UT Austin's pre-college enrichment program gives students the chance to get a taste of college life.  Students will explore a future career path, experience hands-on learning with top-tier instructors, get to live on campus, explore the city and make friends from around the world - all while experiencing the academic richness and fun of college life.  There is a charge.

For more information, visit https://www.summerdiscovery.com/discover-our-programs 

 To apply, visit Summer Discovery app 

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Spend the Day with the Corps (SDWC)

Selection Guidelines:

SDWC is an official campus visit offered twice each summer  to Texas A&M University providing an outstanding opportunity to gain invaluable information about the University and the Corps of Cadets. Activities throughout the day include a university admissions application workshop, presentations from various departments around campus, including scholarships and financial aid, involvement with Cadets, Staff and ROTC representatives, and tours.  This fun and informative day will end with a "Fightin Texas Aggie" Yell Practice.  

Cost is $25 per family.

Pre-registration is required at http://www.aggiecorps.org/.  For dates, click on Spend the Day with the Corps on the blue navigation bar.

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Spend the Night with the Corps (SDWC)

Selection Guidelines:

Spend the Night with the Corps offers a unique, first-hand experience of Corps and student life at Texas A&M most weeks during the fall and spring semesters. (dates are on link below).  Participants will meet current cadets, stay in the Corps dorms, eat meals and attend classes with a cadet, will hear from key staff,  learn about the university's admissions process, financial aid, scholarships and academic support, and see state of the art facilities.  Those interested will have a chance to visit with the Aggie Band director.  Admitted seniors can audition for the band during the spring semester.

Cost is $40 per person.

Register by Clicking on your preferred date on the view of a calendar at https://recruiter.tamu.edu/portal/corps_snwc_calendar_vNew

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Pre-Law Academy at Stephen F. Austin University

Selection Guidelines:

SFA Pre-Law Academy is a fun, intense week of interaction with our state's top judges and attorneys as well as SFA professors.  You will get to participate in an exciting mock trial competition with guidance from experienced local attorneys.  You will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning experiences, including crime scene investigation simulation, discussions of court cases & controversies, mock negotiations, and mock trial competition.

 Whether you plan to pursue the criminal justice career area or not, you will discover if a career in law might be right for you.  Prepare to leave SFA with great experiences, memories, new friends, and inspiration for your future.

There is a charge for program costs, meals and housing.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.sfasu.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-applied-arts/multidisciplinary-programs/outreach/high-school-pre-law-academy

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Camp LEAD (Leadership Education & Development Camp) - Texas Tech

Selection Guidelines:

Camp L.E.A.D. is Texas Tech University's leadership program and personal development program at Texas Tech University.  The camp offers exciting experience and growth opportunity for top students who have demonstrated leadership potential.  Camp LEAD will give interested students an in-depth look at life as a Red Raider!.

Participants leave with the tools and materials to be stronger leaders in their respective schools and communities and are better prepared to exhibit such qualities and character. 

Free to those selected! TTU covers all costs, including transportation to and from Lubbock, meals, lodging, etc. 

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.ttu.edu/camplead/About.php or https://www.ttu.edu/camplead/Apply.php