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LHS Students have two great dual/concurrent enrollment options! The Regional Skills Center is open to juniors & Seniors who would like to gain certifications in areas of skilled trades. The Career and College Program allows juniors & seniors to take certain classes at Coastal Carolina Community College, free of charge! Please see your School Counselor for more information.
NC Governor's School: One of the most enriching and prestigious summer opportunities!
NC Governor's School: One of the most enriching and prestigious summer opportunities!
The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program began in 1963 as the brainchild of several North Carolina educators and leaders with the goal of providing the gifted students of the state with an experience that would broaden their educational horizons by presenting them with cutting-edge ideas and theories. The Governor's School is a 4-week residential program and students stay on campus at one of the local Universities.
The program is administered by the State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). Since 2021, NCDPI’s Office of Advanced Learning & Gifted Education oversees the program, before that year it was administered by the Office of Exceptional Children.
Each summer, selected students are invited to Governor’s School to help build a learning community during a four-week session. Students are encouraged to explore and ask questions, with the purpose of learning for its own sake and discovering new possibilities that complement their high school instruction, without the regular pressures of tests, scores, and grade point averages. The Governor’s School emphasizes collaborative efforts in all disciplines.
Students go through a local and state nomination process. Students are selected locally at the district level or at the school level, if at a charter or non-public school. Each district/school has its own process to determine nominees for NCDPI at the state level. If you would like to be considered for the LHS Governor's School nomination, please with your School Counselor.
Sophomores & Juniors: Summer Ventures applications are being accepted now! Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and get hands-on experience at a university.
Free Summer Research Opportunity!
Free Summer Research Opportunity!
Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school juniors gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the Research Science Institute (RSI). RSI is the first cost-free to the student, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus coursework in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research.
Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. They read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings.
RSI scholars first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors. The heart of RSI is the five-week research internship where students conduct individual projects under the tutelage of mentors who are experienced scientists and researchers. During the final week of RSI, students prepare written and oral presentations on their research projects.
NC State SATELLITE Camp
NC State SATELLITE Camp
SATELLITE (Science and Technology Enriching Lifelong Leadership in Tomorrow's Endeavors) is an exciting five-day adventure at North Carolina State University for selected high school sophomores. During the program, SATELLITE scholars are exposed to a wide range of N.C. State's science and technology resources while exploring future educational and career opportunities in a variety of fields. Scholars also get a feel for the college experience-- living in student dorms attending lectures, hands-on laboratories, and interactive demonstrations led by faculty and staff, and participating in various cultural and enrichment activities. Click on the wolf to apply or find out more information
applications for 2023 will go live in January!
The NC State Catalyst program: Creating Opportunities in STEM for Students with Disabilities
The NC State Catalyst program: Creating Opportunities in STEM for Students with Disabilities
Grade Level(s): Rising 9th - 12th graders
Date(s): July 19-23rd or July 26-30th (9am - 4pm)
Location: NC State University Centennial Campus
Cost: $50 for students admitted to the program
Description: This program is for High School Students with disabilities who are in the Occupational Course of Study Program or Regular Education Setting in High School, including Honors and AP Classes (not self-contained or needing a One on One Assistant) but prefer small group individualized instruction with hands-on science experiences to learn about STEM.
Participants will learn about STEM content, skills, and careers. They will also find out about STEM programs at Wake Tech and NCSU. Areas of focus include Biotechnology, Coding, App Design, Wearable Devices, Energy, Engineering, Art, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Space, Soft Skills, and many other topics. Students will receive paid STEM internships, an overnight trip in Spring 2020, and a focus on workforce readiness skills.
A local parent recently shared, "My son participates in the program and is currently the only one from Onslow County. They are trying to expand the program in Onslow. Catalyst has been a great opportunity for him and so I believe could be for others. Is worth every mile driven to Raleigh every month. They get paid for 24 hours of STEM internship. All meetings and trips are
funded, and guided by college professors and students; some are in real computer and science labs. Not to mention that they also tour other campuses and next spring are going to NASA Headquarters in Houston."
Contact(s): Joann Blumenfeld at: jrblumen@ncsu.edu, 919-633-3120
Application Deadline: April 2022 (After the application is received a virtual interview with your child will be set up). Not all applicants will be selected to participate in this program.
UNC Project Uplift, Project Uplift Plus
UNC Project Uplift, Project Uplift Plus
UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion offers the following opportunities to high School students at a very minimal cost:
Project Uplift and Uplift Plus Project Uplift enables high-achieving rising seniors to experience college life on the Carolina campus over two days in May or June.
Uplift PLUS is a rigorous 5-week program for high-achieving, in-state, Project Uplift participants. Students participate in a three-credit English course, engage in research, and much more while staying on campus. Students may express interest in Uplift PLUS by writing a supplemental essay within their Project Uplift application. There is no separate application. Click on the UNC logo for more information.
Applications go live in December
It's here!!! The 2023 USC Summer Scholarship for High School Students of MILITARY FAMILIES is now available!USC is proud to sponsor scholarships for the 2023 USC Summer Programs. The merit-based scholarships are open to high school students in the 10th or 11th grade of active military families. Highly-motivated high school students of active families in the military can apply to receive a full scholarship to attend the rigorous USC Summer Programs, 4-Week college credit program. The scholarship covers the entire tuition and fees, airfare, ground transportation, room and board, and course materials.Current 10th or 11th-grade student who has at least a 3.5 GPA and is a dependent of an active U.S. military service member, reservist, or guard is invited to apply online today!If you have any questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact our office at summer@usc.edu, (ATTN: Military Scholarship).
Girls-Who-Code-Summer-Immersion-Program-2019_-Community-Partnership-Overview-1.pdfNorth Carolina Statewide Summer Enrichment Opportunities
North Carolina Statewide Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Click on the link below to search for enrichment opportunities throughout our state:
CFNC Preparation Opportunities
Alphabetical Listing of Programs
AgDiscovery Summer Program Ag Discovery
American Legion Tarheel Boy's State American Legion Tarheel Boy's State
American Legion Tarheel Girl's State American Legion Tarheel Girl's State
Appalachian State University Youth Camps App State Camps
Broyhill Leadership Conference Broyhill Leadership Conference
Camp Our Time Camp for Young People who Stutter
Citadel Stem Camp HS Cybersecurity Camp
Duke Youth Camps Duke Youth Camps
Engineering Summer Program Engineering Summer Programs
Forensic Science Camp Forensic Science Camp
Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge
Governor's School Governors School of NC
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Courage Essay Contest
Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders Martha Guy Summer Institute
Meredith College Camps Music Camp, Writers Camp and more
Military Child Education Coalition Military Child Education Coalition
North Carolina School of Science & Math NC School of Science & Math
Semper Fi Fund Camp Military Children Dependent Camp (More information below)
St. Andrews University Camps Academic Summer Programs
Sturgeon City Sturgeon City Institute Summer Programs Flyer
Summer Ventures in Math & Science Summer Ventures
The Shelton Challenge Shelton Challenge
The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience for rising freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Shelton's cornerstones of values-based leadership-honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility-are the foundations of the experience. The core curriculum focuses on Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations, Social Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and Goal Setting.
Requirements: Rising 9th to 12th grade student; GPA of 3.0 or better.
Cost is $575.00. This includes deposit, lodging, meals, and program curriculum
Sweet Briar College Explore Engineering Sweet Briar Explore Engineering
UNCW Marine Quest Summer Enrichment Camps
United States Air Forces Camp Air Force Camp
United States Coast Guard Academy Aim Camp AIM Summer Program
United State Naval Academy Summer Stem Camps
VMI Smart Talk Camp Arabic Language Immersion Program
West Point Leadership Summer Leaders Experience
Youth Leadership ProgramYouth Leadership Program
An 8-week paid internship to explore the community economic development industry and leadership opportunities
Interested in a career in Engineering? You may want to apply to the SAME Engineering Summer Camp. Follow the link listed below, or click on the title above, for more information or to apply. Deadline is March 15, 2021.
Information on Semper Fi Outdoor Odyssey Mentoring Opportunity
Information on Semper Fi Outdoor Odyssey Mentoring Opportunity
They are currently recruiting mentors for this summer! Here are some important updates and information regarding this summer's Semper Fi Odyssey Youth Camp:
· We are not doing the family style camp; we are maintaining the same in-person leadership, and mentoring program as we have in the past. Mentors and junior mentors are ages 14-18 (highschool sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Campers are ages 8-13 (grades 3-9). Junior mentor ages are tentative as we find ways to make sure every camper has a mentor!
· Camp will be held at the same location as years past: Outdoor Odyssey at Roaring Run, 450 Boy Scout Rd., Boswell, PA. Pickup and drop off locations will still be at local areas in Camp Lejeune and Quantico (specific address/times TBD).
· Currently our prospective dates are July 7th-17th (mentor/jr. mentor) and July 11th-17th (camper).
· Regarding Covid-19, we are taking all precautions to stay safe while following CDC guidelines. Cabin sizes will be smaller to promote social distancing as best as possible. All/most of our activities will be held outside.
Please feel free to browse Outdoor Odyssey's website for more information on the organization, as well as pictures of the youth camp in the past!
The best way to discuss the SFOYC is through the following email address: semperfikidscamp@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMATS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMATS
HSD U.S. is a ten-day program at Princeton University providing 40 American students the opportunity to engage in academic and social pursuits, and forge lifelong friendships with 40 Japanese students of the same age. The program is sponsored each summer by AIG General Insurance Co., Ltd., along with the Freeman Foundation. During the program each American student is paired with a Japanese roommate.
Application Timeline
Application Timeline
September 15, 2019: Application available online
January 8, 2020: Application due
January and February, 2020: Applications under review
Late February, 2020: Candidates selected for interviews notified by email
February and March, 2020: Interviews conducted
Early April, 2020: Applicants receive notification of their final status
Outstanding 10th and 11th grade students are nominated by educators and invited by the program to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment and serve as a National Youth Delegate based on strong academic performance, a demonstrated interest in the environment, conservation and sustainability fields, and with the desire to explore careers in the fields of environmental science, conservation, policy, law and engineering.
The deadline for the 2020 Scholarship Application is December 7, 2019.
Notification of scholarship awards will be sent out December 13, 2019 via email.
Check out this database for summer volunteer and enrichment opportunities started and developed by a high school student, just like you, who saw a need and went for it!
Check out this database for summer volunteer and enrichment opportunities started and developed by a high school student, just like you, who saw a need and went for it!
International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign
International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign
The American Red Cross is excited to announce that we are sponsoring a new program for the youths as young as 13 through young adults. This program is the International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign, which educates teens about international humanitarian law (IHL) and empowers them to explore IHL through peer-to-peer campaigns. This year's theme is Education in War. This could be a great opportunity for volunteer hours as well as, getting the youths involved with their fellow students (virtually) to help spread awareness.Also, this opens up opportunities for them to get a chance to go to a summit in Washington, DC.
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