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{Acadia Institute of Oceanography} Intermediate Marine Science Camp Program
The Intermediate sessions are designed for students age 12-15. These two-week courses present a solid natural history approach to oceanography and introduce students to basic marine concepts and laboratory procedures. Many students who attend an Intermediate session will return another year for an Advanced session once they have completed ninth or tenth grade.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Acadia Institute of Oceanography} Introductory Marine Science Camp Program
The Introductory session is a one-week program designed to emphasize environmental discovery and exploration. The session is offered at the beginning of the summer exclusively to 10-12 year old students who are curious about the ocean and the world around them. This hands-on program seeks to raise awareness about marine environments and stimulate an interest in the sciences through a variety of fun and engaging activities like: Tidal Pool Discovery, Salt Marsh Exploration, Beach & Island Ecology, Boat Trips with Lobster Fishermen, Seal and Seabird Watches, Geology Hikes, Astronomy Lessons, Night Walks and Visits to Local Museums. No previous experience is expected, and the program is ideal for active learners who would enjoy an exciting and educational introduction to the coast of Maine. Daily recreational activities like swimming, scavenger hunts and a variety of games mean that there will also be plenty of time for fun.
💰 Scholarships Available
AirCamp
Air Camp is a hands-on, educational adventure in aviation and aeronautics. We inspire students at the intermediate and middle school levels, as well as teachers and educational leaders across all grades, to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using aviation and aerospace as our medium while promoting the values of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Air Camp is the vision of Dayton-area leaders who want to help young people nationwide achieve their potential, develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and pursue further education and future careers in STEM-related fields, aviation, and aeronautics.
{Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp} Summer Camps
After fifty-six years, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp still provides a unique experience for its campers. Blue Lake’s impact on shaping young lives is defined by our past students and the thousands of dedicated counselors, staff, and faculty who have served Blue Lake since its inception. Our original mission to inspire young artists to achieve their potential has not wavered since our first day of camp in 1966. Now more than ever, the constant distraction of cell phones and social media pulls us away from focusing on the three dimensional presence of our lives. Blue Lake offers a much needed break for students to look up, get inspired, and discover their potential as individuals and artists.
{Bowling Green State University} Academic Enrichment Camp
With gratitude and heartfelt thanks, we want to acknowledge a generous donation that allows the AEC program the opportunity to support the public good through strengthening and enriching academic knowledge and learning over the summer with up to two FREE camp sections per student.
{Bucknell University} Engineering Camp
This program is an academically challenging, hands-on introduction to various engineering disciplines, topics in technology, and how basic scientific phenomena are applied in engineering design. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, laboratory demonstrations and experiments, and a variety of other interesting and fun academic activities.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Center for Architecture and Design} Camp Architecture
Camp Architecture will explore different scales of the world of design, introducing campers to the field of architecture and many related design industries.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Distance Learning Center} STEMM PREP Project
The Distance Learning Center (DLC) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to increase the number of underrepresented minorities (African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians and Mainland Puerto Ricans) in science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM). Students gain exposure to STEMM by working in STEMM based labs during the summer starting as early as the seventh grade and based upon performance are invited back each subsequent year through college.
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} 3D Printing Camp
The 3-D modeling and printing program is for students ages 13-18. This course is designed to give a basic immersion in the CAD modeling and 3-dimensional printing world. The sessions are broken down into two parts a day. First, students will be introduced into CAD design, so that they can develop 3-dimensional basic models. Second, the students will be involved in a series of different activities related with 3-D printing. Activities covered include the use of 3-D Pen Doodlers, printing of parts using, 3-D Printers, 3-D scanning, and the use of 3-D augmentation software.
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Aerospace Career Exploration Camp
Aerospace Career Exploration is an in-depth and exciting way for students, ages 12-18, with an interest in aviation and aerospace to explore the fast-paced world of both industries. This program allows participants to learn about a variety of Aerospace and Aviation careers such as, Safety, Meteorology, Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, Space Technology, and Flight in a comprehensive and structured environment.
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Aviation Discovery Camp
Ever dreamed of flying? This academic program is for students who are serious about learning all aspects of flight. Join us for our Aviation Discovery program and get your chance to fly in a Cessna 172S flight training aircraft! This three-day, academic program is for students 12-15 years old who are interested in aviation. Students will be taught from ERAU faculty and flight instructors to gain an introductory experience. Classes will include ground school, ATC Airspace, careers in aviation, aerodynamics, aircraft and aviation safety, accident investigation, and a weather lab. Students will be taking a flight in a Cessna 172 during the program and will learn what flight students do during their trainings. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes and long pants during their flight times. We will host a graduation dinner on the last day of the program, which parents/families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Aviation Voyage Camp
This program was developed for students ages 12-18. Students will have an opportunity to apply the lessons learned from Flight Exploration to procedures such as flight planning and preflighting the aircraft. Students are required to bring their logbook from Flight Exploration with them to continue recording their flight hours. All Aviation Voyage students must obtain an FAA Medical prior to submitting an application.
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Basic Cybersecurity Camp
This one-week program is designed to teach students, ages 14 - 18, the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Students will learn the basics of networking and some commonly exploited vulnerabilities. The program will cover a survey of open-source reconnaissance as well as tools used for testing/attacking systems. Students will be introduced to the basics of cryptography as well as steganography (hiding messages inside other messages). Participating students will perform some attacks against services (such as web server) set up in the Cybersecurity Engineering Lab (CybEL) and will learn the complete life-cycle of cyber-attacks through exercises and challenges.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Computer Engineering Camp
This one-week overnight program is designed to teach students, ages 14 – 18, computer engineering concepts including logic, electronic circuits, programming, and embedded system design. Participants will work with Arduino microcontroller kits to receive practical hands on experience with electronics design. They will then apply their knowledge toward robotic systems through an examination of sensing and computation toward robotic control.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University} Flight Exploration Camp (FL)
Developed for students, ages 12-18, Flight Exploration is an introduction to flying and flight training. Students practice flight maneuvers and experience firsthand how the plane responds to the flight controls. This hands-on practical experience will allow students to record flight time while exploring their potential career paths. All Flight Exploration students must obtain an FAA Medical prior to submitting an application. Any student in our Flight Exploration Camp is required to provide TSA approved documentation. This means a valid passport, or driver’s license AND original birth certificate.
{Furman University} Band & Orchestra Camp
Furman's Band and Orchestra Camp is an intensive one-week experience designed to encourage 260 students, ages 12-18, to fuel their musical enthusiasm and boost their playing skills. Talented musicians from across the country come to Furman with expectations of taking their performance skills to the next level. Students are challenged in vigorous daily rehearsals, musicianship classes, and master classes. Students perform in one of four large ensembles (a full symphony orchestra, a string orchestra, and two concert bands) and may audition for a jazz ensemble, various chamber groups, or perform as a soloist on the Honors Solo Recital.
{Furman University} Summer Keyboard Institute
The Summer Keyboard Institute offers young pianists and organists, ages 12-18, a unique major and minor style of study in a variety of keyboard areas. Designed for intermediate and advanced pianists and organists, all students study piano or organ as their primary then select a secondary area in organ, piano, ensemble piano, or improvisation.
Girls With Impact
The only live, online entrepreneurship program made just for girls. Developed with Harvard leaders, our ‘mini-MBA’ program equips girls with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become the leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. Girls With Impact is a unique program for ALL girls ages 12 – 18, equipping them with skills, confidence and entrepreneurship that set them apart when it comes to their future success and college resume.
{Inspirit AI} AI Creators
In this 10-week virtual program, students build AI apps using block- based programming tools like Scratch and Thunkable. As students learn about the concepts and ethical challenges behind AI and the basics of programming, they train and deploy machine learning models for self-driving cars, therapy chatbots, face recognition, and more!
{Inspirit AI} AI Pioneers
In this 10-week virtual program, students dive into training AI to understand language, fight COVID-19, drive independently, and more! As they learn to program AI in Python and RunDexter, they apply algorithms to real-world datasets, discuss AI ethics and careers, and build interactive web apps to deploy their machine learning models.
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Acting Company Production Summer Program
In the six-week Acting Company Production summer program, you will work with other talented students and experienced instructors to prepare a three-performance run of a full-length play. This program is designed for students with moderate to advanced theatre experience. You will develop your skills in acting, voice, and movement through intensive daily repertory theatre rehearsals and acting technique class. The program culminates with three performances of the production with technical and design support. Recent productions include The Winter's Tale, Twelfth Night, Sparrow, Anon(ymous),Our Town,The Snow, and Julius Caesar, and Radium Girls.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Acting Summer Program
Develop the key tools needed by young actors—the body, the voice, and the imagination. Through a series of theatre exercises and structured classes, you will expand your abilities and discover your potential as an actor. In the summer Acting program, you will explore the fundamental building blocks of the acting craft. Students in this program establish a strong foundation in acting and theatre-making through a series of exercises and scripted work, emphasizing your connection to both text and scene partners. The session concludes with a showcase performance during which you will demonstrate your growth as an actor in front of a live audience.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Advanced Drawing & Painting Summer Program
The Advanced Drawing & Painting program is designed for students with previous drawing experience and established skills. At the heart of the program is the Advanced Drawing & Painting Studio class, where you'll focus exclusively on drawing and painting materials and techniques. During your three weeks here, you will explore composition, proportion, perspective, and value, while building your observational skills. You will also be introduced to contemporary art practice and ideas, and have the opportunity to create self-directed work. In the advanced drawing and painting studio, you'll work with graphite, ink, charcoal, and conté. The studio emphasizes various approaches to drawing and painting, from observation through still lifes, perspective, and portraiture. You will also have three additional hours of studio instruction in one of the following areas: Sculptural Forms; Digital Media; Experimental Fashion. At the end of this three-week session, you will exhibit the work you have created throughout the Dow Center for Visual Arts.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Animation Summer Program
The three-week Animation program is your chance to explore this creative and collaborative process. During your time here, you will build and develop the skills you need to effectively express yourself as an aspiring animator. As an intermediate Animation student, you will enjoy making your imagination come to life on screen. You will have daily classes that explore the history of animation, the foundations of visual story, and opportunities to build skills in a variety of animation types: stop motion, hand-drawn, paper cutout, and an introduction to digital techniques. Everyone leaves with their own assortment of original short animated work!
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Arts Merge Summer Program
The Arts Merge program provides the opportunity to explore a variety of art forms. You’ll have the opportunity to study with our world-class faculty with classes in theatre, dance, visual arts, creative writing, music, environmental studies, and artistic collaboration.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Classical Ballet Summer Program
The summer Classical Ballet program is your opportunity study dance in a focused, creative atmosphere, with other serious dance students from around the world. Classes are taught by an experienced, professional faculty, dedicated to helping you achieve technical and artistic growth. With limited class sizes, you will receive personalized instruction. There are three sections, divided by skill level. Dancers train for six hours a day, and experience a rigorous, thoughtful curriculum. At the end each three week session, dancers present a public performance of repertory pieces. Instructors restage choreography or create original works in a variety of styles to showcase the students. Additional performance opportunities are available by audition or selection.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Contemporary Dance Summer Program
The summer Contemporary Dance program is your opportunity study in a focused, creative atmosphere, with other serious dance students from around the world. Classes are taught by an experienced, professional faculty, dedicated to helping you achieve technical and artistic growth. With limited class sizes, you will receive personalized instruction. There are three sections, divided by skill level. Dancers train for six hours a day, and experience a rigorous, thoughtful curriculum. At the end of each three week session, you will participate in a public performance of repertory pieces. Instructors restage choreography or create original works in a variety of styles to showcase the students. Additional performance opportunities are available by audition or selection.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Creative Writing Summer Program
Immerse yourself in the world of poetry and fiction during our three-week Creative Writing program for grades 6-9. Guided by teachers who are also professional writers, you will develop a portfolio of poems and stories, and learn how to give and receive constructive feedback.
During the three-week sessions, students spend their days in The Writing House, a beautiful and inspiring space built specifically to meet the needs of young writers. Your daily writing classes will include guided reading and writing assignments, discussion, and critique. You will also take part in the Creative Writing Forum, which is an opportunity to work on a variety of projects with each of the writing instructors. Small class sizes and individualized mentorship provide opportunities to work closely with instructors and other students who share your passion for writing.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Fashion Summer Program
Over the three-week course students will have 6 hours a day of coursework and studio time in which they will design and construct a cohesive line of wearables. Students will be introduced to historical and contemporary fashion designers/artists. Students will also have the opportunity to attend visiting artist lectures, college presentations, and tutorials. Students in this program will: Explore methods that enable them to clearly communicate their ideas through 2D media and the development of a collection, students learn to draw fashion figure proportion, movement, silhouettes, and details from live models enabling them to bring their design ideas to life; Gain a strong understanding and ability to implement a variety of sewing techniques and methods of garment construction; Explore the unique characteristics of a variety of materials and discover how materials and their uses shape meaning; Use their personal vision to develop a cohesive line of wearables that will be exhibited in the Visual Arts Exhibition at the end of the session.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Filmmaking Summer Program
This three-week program is your chance to explore the creative and collaborative process of filmmaking. During your time here, you will build and develop the skills you need to effectively express yourself as an aspiring filmmaker. The program curriculum is designed specifically for young aspiring filmmakers. Guided by an experienced faculty, you will receive daily instruction and opportunities to explore multimedia. The curriculum includes: Two-hour Film Production Workshop; Survey Hour; Visual Writing; Two elective classes that allow students to explore other art forms. Each three-week session concludes with a public screening of student work. Students are welcome to attend for three or six weeks.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Music Summer Programs
Our intermediate music programs offer a variety of artistic experiences for students in grades 6-9. Interlochen Arts Camp also offers Traditional and Contemporary programs geared toward individual development and enrichment. Our Intermediate programs provide students with comprehensive and stimulating experiences in performance and learning.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Musical Theatre Production Summer Program
Take the next step in your training with our six-week Musical Theatre Production summer program. During your time here, you will discover your capabilities and strengths as a performer, while working with other talented students to stage a full-scale musical production. In this program, you will further develop your skills in acting, singing, and dancing through intensive work with a team of experienced instructors. The session culminates in a three-performance run of a production with technical and design support. Recent productions include Orphie and the Book of Heroes, Godspell, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors, Cinderella, Cats, A Little Princess, Sunday in the Park with George, and Brigadoon, The Drowsy Chaperone. As a student in this program, you will have five hours of rehearsal a day and a class in acting technique. You will also have many opportunities to enjoy presentations in music, dance, film, creative writing, and visual arts throughout the summer.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Musical Theatre Summer Program
During the three-week Musical Theatre summer program, you will expand your singing, acting, and dancing skills as you work with experienced instructors and other talented students to prepare a showcase musical revue. Designed for students with moderate theatre experience, this program will help you take the next steps in your theatre training. At its heart are the musical theatre rehearsals, which encompass vocal work and movement, and the daily acting technique class. The three week session culminates with two public performances of a high-energy, highly entertaining musical revue. It includes repertoire from classic and contemporary musical theatre, with opportunities for solo, duet, and ensemble performance.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Theatre Production & Design Summer Program
Get hands-on experience in multiple areas of theatre design and production. Learn the fundamentals of set design and production, lighting, and more. Work under the supervision of high-caliber theatre design and production faculty along with students from around the world. You'll have the opportunity to concentrate on your primary area of interest yet develop a variety of other design skills—all while supporting two intermediate public theatre performances. Students in this program will work in Interlochen’s Phoenix Theatre and scene shop. You'll also work in both the fully-equipped scene shop and Mallory Costume Shop inside the Harvey Theatre Complex. The Mallory Costume Shop is home to a 15,000 piece collection—it's truly a sight to be seen.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Interlochen Center for the Arts} Visual Arts Summer Programs
In the three-week Visual Arts program, you will study fundamental art skills and develop your artistic expression, style, and visual vocabulary. Through group and individual critiques, art history discussions, and guest artist lectures and workshops, you'll build a foundation and be well-prepared for further visual arts study. Students participate in six hours of studio instruction per day. During this time, you will work to develop your technique and artistic expression in your two chosen concentrations. Studio class options may include: Digital Media; Figure Drawing; Metals Studio; Painting; and more. At the end of the three-week session, you will exhibit the work you have created throughout the Dow Center for Visual Arts.
💰 Scholarships Available
{NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center} Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research
The Summer Institute in Science, Technology, Engineering and Research Program is designed to increase awareness of and provide an opportunity for middle school students to explore nontraditional career fields with women engineers, mathematicians and scientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The objectives of the program include introducing middle school students to a technical working environment; acquainting students with Goddard missions; providing an awareness of educational programs and internships available during high school, undergraduate and graduate study; providing observations and experiences with real hands-on projects researched and developed by women at Goddard.
{New School} Summer Chamber Music Intensive
Join us for a brand new Summer Chamber Intensive this August, featuring a uniquely personalized experience for young musicians! Students will be grouped into chamber ensembles for the week and work closely with members of Mannes Prep’s outstanding and inspiring faculty. The week features a very low student/faculty ratio, a nurturing musical community, exciting performance opportunities, and plenty of fun! All students participate in daily chamber coachings, sight-reading classes, master classes and workshops, and jam sessions. The week culminates in a student performance, open to family, friends, and the public.
{New School} Summer Jazz Intensive
Join us for our first-ever weeklong Summer Jazz Intensive at Mannes Prep with the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Students are grouped in ensembles and work closely with distinguished performers and educators from the faculty of the school. The intensive features a low student-to-faculty ratio, a nurturing musical community, unique learning experiences, and a completion concert. All students participate in daily ensemble coachings, ear training, and theory classes; they also explore jazz history through a walking tour of the famous jazz clubs of Greenwich Village. The week culminates in a performance by the intensive faculty on Thursday night and student performances on Friday night that are open to friends, family, and the public.
{New York University} College & Career Lab
NYU's College & Career Lab — led by faculty at NYU's School of Law, Stern School of Business, Tisch School of the Arts, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, Tandon School of Engineering, The School of Global Public Health, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, The College of Dentistry, The Office of Sustainability, academic programs for The College of Arts and Science, and NYU University Life Offices — will expose students to introductory courses within each featured academic schools. Each student will be paired in a group with an NYU student advisor to provide mentorship and guidance for the duration of the Lab. The College and Career Lab is designed to serve economically disadvantaged, first-generation college going, and historically underrepresented students residing full-time in the NYC metro area. The goal of the Lab is to prepare, support, and inspire students to think about various career paths while exposing students to a college campus. The Lab allows students to gain valuable skills that prepare them with opportunities to thrive.
{Northern Arizona University} Curry Summer Music Camp
The Curry Summer Music Camp provides opportunities for young musicians to partner with our professors and mentors. You will work with the experienced School of Music faculty, immerse yourself in music, and enjoy our beautiful Flagstaff campus.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Ohio Association of Student Leaders} Summer Leadership Workshop
Since its founding in 1953, OASL has been offering leadership development programming to students across the state of Ohio. As our mission states, we are “dedicated to the teaching of leadership skills, organizational skills, and people skills valuable to the members and officers of all student organizations.” OASL empowers students to discover their passion and develop their capacity for leadership for one common goal: to create positive change in our Ohio schools & communities.
For the past 69 summers, Summer Workshop has been OASL’s signature and premier experience, described by many as life-changing and the highlight of their summer. Through experiential learning activities, this 5 day, 4 night summer camp experience helps students develop personal and group leadership skills, set and achieve worthy goals, pursue challenges, and take ownership for responsibilities. Following summer workshops, students return to their schools & communities with knowledge, conviction, and understanding which will empower them to positively impact all they encounter.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Ohio Northern University} Summer Music Camp
Ohio Northern University’s Summer Music Camp is designed for students in grades 7-12 and provides many performing and educational opportunities. Campers register as vocal, band or string major, with auditions held the first day of camp to determine chair and voice placement. Campers will have the opportunity to perform in symphonic band, symphonic choir, string orchestra, instrumental ensembles, show choir and/or jazz band, and will be exposed to music theory, music technology, conducting, dance, piano classes and jazz improvisation. Symphonic choir, symphonic band and string orchestra rehearse throughout the week and perform on the Friday night concert. The small ensembles will perform on Thursday night.
{Ohio State University} Arts & Science Summer Exploration Program
The Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration program offers middle and high school students one-week intensive enrichment courses intended to introduce them to new areas of study or allow them to engage in content they may already have an interest in. In-person classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are taught by Ohio State faculty, staff, and graduate students. Teaching is active, hands-on and encourages participants to engage with the instructional team and their fellow participants. These courses are not for grade or credit and are designed for self-motivated learners.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Ohio State University} Youth Summer Music Programs
The School of Music offers a diverse series of summer programs specifically designed to further students' understanding of – and love for – music. Our world-class faculty has crafted rich experiences to engage the individual as a musician, person, and scholar during their stay. We hope to see you next summer!
{Ohio Supercomputer Center} Young Women's Summer Institute
YWSI is a week-long program sponsored by Ohio Supercomputer Center for middle-school girls in Ohio. It is designed to promote computer, math, science and engineering skills as well as provide hands-on experiences. YWSI helps girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on a practical, interesting scientific problem using the latest computer technology.
{Ohio Wesleyan University} Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus (OWjL)
Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League (OWjL) of Columbus is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio’s gifted and talented middle school students currently (at time of application) in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes mathematics, logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. Cultural, recreational and social activities round out the experience and include the annual OWjL dance, swimming, campus tours, crafts, and games. Attendees reside in Hayes Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan University campus, where they live in a family group atmosphere with an adult OWjL counselor. Approximately 540 campers are selected to attend the OWjL program, representing more than 120 middle schools in the central Ohio counties of Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway and Union.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Oxbridge Academic Programs} Oxbridge at UCLA Prep
Oxbridge at UCLA Prep gives younger students a taste of the Oxbridge experience and introduces them to one of the greatest campuses in the world. Over the course of three weeks, students reside on the University of California, Los Angeles in the Sproul Landing residence hall while studying a Major and taking part in a Workshop. We offer a variety of courses such as Augmented Reality and Game Design, Technology and Society, and Creative Writing. Activities include swimming, sports, and games. Off campus, they participate in beach trips, expert-led museum tours, and trips to Disneyland and Universal Studios. This is a great opportunity for younger students to start thinking about their college futures while having an unforgettable summer in Los Angeles.
{Oxbridge Academic Programs} The Cambridge Prep Experience
Our study abroad program - The Cambridge Prep Experience - is housed in Peterhouse, the oldest college in Cambridge, founded by Hugo de Balsham, in 1284. Cambridge Prep students choose one subject per two-week session from the 17 available courses, all of which privilege experiential learning, using the city as a classroom. Some of our most popular courses are Molecular Biology, Espionage, Medical Science, and Terrorism and Modern Politics. Students enjoy breakfast and dinner in the oldest hall in continuous use in the University, which was built in 1286. During their time on the program, students have access to all the major attractions in Cambridge and its environs. They immerse themselves in local life and culture, visiting the University’s world-famous colleges and collections, such as King’s, the Fitzwilliam Museum, and the Museum of Archeology. They attend a Cambridge United football match, go punting on the River Cam, and walk to the Grantchester Meadows. Every day there is something for all tastes and interests.
{Oxbridge Academic Programs} The Oxford Prep Experience
Now in its seventeenth year, our study abroad program, The Oxford Prep Experience for students in grades 8-9, takes place in Corpus Christi College. Corpus Christi was founded in 1517, and is located in a quiet, cobblestoned street in the center of Oxford. Students on the Prep Experience choose a Major and a Minor from 14 program courses. These include Business and Finance, Engineering, Creative Writing and a great favorite - CSI Oxford. Alongside class field-trips, students can choose from a myriad of optional daily activities to discover Oxford and immerse themselves in British culture. They can visit London and Stonehenge, attend Shakespeare plays, go on guided tours of Christ Church and The Ashmolean museum, or visit one of the many sites in Oxford that witnessed pivotal events in British history.
{Qubit x Qubit} Quantum Camp for Middle School
Be one of the first middle school students in the world to learn about the exciting field of quantum computing! Through hands-on activities, students learn about key concepts of quantum mechanics and quantum computing, including qubits, superposition, and entanglement. They will even learn how to create quantum circuits that can be run on a real quantum computer!
💰 Scholarships Available
{Saint Mary's College} Fine Arts Camp
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with friends! Professionally-trained instructors, guide campers in art exploration, storytelling, dance, music, and theatre. Fine Arts Camp focuses on educating young girls and developing their communication, critical, and analytical thinking skills. At the end of the week, your camper presents their work in a Performing Arts Forum on the Saint Mary’s College stage. Whether experienced or not, campers are welcome to enroll in Saint Mary’s Fine Arts Camp. The only requirement is the desire to learn and have fun!
💰 Scholarships Available
{Saint Mary's College} Forensic Camp
Our most popular camp! On the first day, campers arrive to a staged murder scene. They gather physical evidence, such as fingerprints, fiber and hair samples, in their quest to discover the murderer. Junior detectives solve the mystery by interviewing culprits, applying biology, chemistry, mathematics, and deductive reasoning.
Students also take a field trip to an actual police crime lab during the week. On the last day, campers share the results of their investigation in a presentation to family and friends.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Saint Mary's College} Startup Moxie Bootcamp
Startup Moxie Bootcamp is an innovation and entrepreneurship summer camp that guides young women to become critical thinkers in a fun and engaging way. Campers will have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas, take risks, manage the results, and learn from the outcomes while experiencing campus life. The program provides a blueprint for developing a startup or idea. Campers train in entrepreneurship basics such as design thinking, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurial thought and action, which gives campers the tools necessary to learn what it takes to bring an idea to life. Campers also learn the foundations of professionalism and networking through interacting and collaborating with local CEOs, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. Using all of the skills they learn on and off campus, campers conclude camp with a pitch presentation that they share with family and friends at our startup showcase. Our bootcamp is tailored with our campers in mind. Upon registration, campers are asked about what specific areas and concepts interest them. Then based on these answers, we structure our camp activities so that campers receive the specific instruction and resources needed to get them started on their entrepreneurial journey.
💰 Scholarships Available
{Summer Discovery} Jr. Discovery
Jr. Discovery is a unique, 2 or 3 week summer enrichment program for middle school students completing grades 6, 7, and 8 (ages 12-14). At Jr. Discovery, learning is everywhere — in the classroom, residence hall, dining hall, on-stage, on the tennis court or ball field, on trips and excursions, and in the daily interaction between peers, dynamic teachers, and resident counselors. Our programs promote high school readiness, personal enrichment, recreation, sports, and fun. Our innovative Skills for Life curriculum inspire independent thinking, creativity, personal growth, and self-confidence. Students live together on campus and experience the caring supervision and positive mentoring of an outstanding group of Resident Counselors.
{Summer Springboard} Middle School Medicine Course
This program provides middle school students interested in pursuing medicine with real hands-on experience where they can build a set of medical skills at an early age. Imagine being able to set a splint, stop a bleed, and perform CPR as a middle school student! Students will learn medical techniques through age-appropriate simulations and guided lessons. In addition, they’ll work with small groups to research a patient’s history and symptoms, create a diagnosis based on findings, and develop a treatment plan.
{Summer Springboard} Middle School STEAM Course
This program incorporates all elements of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) in a comprehensive way for middle school students. Students will learn a simplified C++ programming language in order to program an Arduino controller, which will power a RedBot vehicle chassis. Students will also use art to design the exterior of their car, and will utilize math, physics, and engineering concepts to calculate the car's average speed and energy, understand simple electrical circuits, and program the car to follow a line.
{University of Dallas} Summer Art Academy
Summer Art Academy on the University of Dallas campus in Irving, Texas, is an opportunity for art students to immerse themselves in the language and techniques of art making, expanding their abilities and developing their artistic potential. We will work with students in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, printmaking, and drawing, creating an intensive, enriching, and rewarding experience.
{Vanderbilt University} Vanderbilt Summer Academy
VSA is a residential academic program that offers accelerated courses, dynamic recreational activities, and the opportunity for academically gifted students to learn from content experts and each other within a supportive environment. As a VSA student, you will take accelerated courses with instructors drawn from the wealth of talented faculty and scholars here in the Vanderbilt University and Nashville communities. Outside the classroom, students participate in a variety of evening activities, explore extracurricular enrichment activities and have free time to make new friends. VSA serves gifted and high-achieving students in rising grades 7-12 who typically test at the 95th percentile and above in one or multiple areas of the ACT, SAT, or PSAT tests.
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{Vision Service Adventures} Montana Blackfeet Middle School Service Program
The VISIONS summer volunteer program for middle school students uses our high school program as a model, but is carefully crafted with the younger student in mind. Kids live on a conservation ranch amid the rolling grasslands of the Blackfeet Reservation in northwestern Montana. They get to know the tribe through modest building projects and social service, which are wonderfully balanced by cultural immersion and exploration activities. Not only is it a summer for participants to remember, but it’s an experience that can positively shape the rest of their lives.
{W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute} Pre-Scholars Summer Institute
The WEB Du Bois Scholars Institute consists of various academies for Pre-Scholars, who are rising 8th and 9th graders, and Scholars, who are rising 10th, 11thand 12th graders. Pre-Scholars, rising 8th and 9th graders, participate in one of two academies, the Junior Achievers Academy (for rising 8th graders) or the Fellows Mentoring Academy (for rising 9th graders). These pre-scholars receive four weeks of instruction. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, with each class meeting every day for 75 minutes. Students are in class from 8:45am to 3:15pm. Our curriculum structure is based on the philosophical assumption that self-knowledge, motivation, good skills, and an interest in the well-being of others are essential for effective leadership and academic success. For all seven academies, the courses emphasize time management, collaborative learning, critical thinking and problem solving. The important elements of effective leadership and community service are emphasized across the curriculum. The average class size is 12 students.
💰 Scholarships Available
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