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9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Blueprint Signature Summer ProgramsFeesPersonal, innovative and fun pre-college summer programs that help you get ready for college. Take course in subject areas (business, computer science, forensic science, pyschology, architecture, engineering, law, medicine, veterinary science, & writing), participate in evening & weekend activities, events, and field trips, live dorms on one of 9 different college campuses, and hear from guest speakers. No deadline, open until full (limited space)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thBoston University, New England Center for Investigative Reporting Program Fees A two-week intensive journalism camp where high school students from around the world engage in hands-on investigative reporting seminars taught by professional journalists. Students work individually and collaboratively while participating in an active student community and living on campus at either Boston University or Boston College. June

9th, 10th, 11thBrandeis Pre-College Programs Fees, limited financial aid availableResidential summer experiences in technology, community service, arts, and experiential learning. December

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thConcordia College Language VillagesFees, need based scholarships available A summer language immersion program where students can study one of the following languages and cultures: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, & Swedish. No language prerequisites! A fully engaged summer with all things in the foreign language: music, classes, activities, mealtimes, etc. May

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thFIDM - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 3 Days of Fashion Fees Learn from FIDM instructors, collaborate on create projects, meet industry professionals, practice fashion draping, learn fashion sketching, draw new shoe designs, & more. May

9th, 10th, 11thHillsdale College, Summer Science CampsFREEThrough these camps, students deepen their scientific understanding and appreciation. Camps focus on molecular biology, chemistry and physics, and mathematics. An optional examination at the conclusion of the camp provides the opportunity to earn one college credit.

9th, 10th, 11thHillsdale College, Summer Travel StudyFeesHigh school summer study and travel programs that include options for travel abroad to England, France or Italy. Earn college credit with Hillsdale faculty in an intensive two-week summer travel seminar to England, France, Italy, or Washington D.C. February

9th, 10th, 11thIndiana University, Business is GlobalFees, merit & need based scholarships available A 2 week program which blends culture, language, and international business learning April

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Indiana University, Journalism InstituteFeesOffering many 5 day workshops. The workshop themes include visual storytelling, leadership, public relations, reporting & writing, & yearbook. Students can participate in one, or stay for mutltiple weeks. June

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thLinking Hispanic Heritage Through ArchaeologyFREETravel to archaeological sites around southern Arizona and participate in an Archaeological Field School with U of A archaeologists and students. You will visit working labs at the University of Arizona including zooarchaeology lab (animal bones), bioarchaeology (human bones), ceramics, lithics (stone tools), and conservation.You will also visit museums and National Parks and Monuments in Arizona. Gain hands-on experience with cultural artifacts and the science behind archaeology. February

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thMIT Launch Summer Entrepreneurship ProgramFees, financial aid is available Work with students from all over the US to build your entrepreneurial skills and mindset through launching real startups. December

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thOxbridge Academic ProgramsFeesOpportunities for cultural immersion and stury in places such as England, Spain, France, USA & Scotland. Varies

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thPima County Summer YouthFREEBasic education; internships and jobs; employability skills training for youth, ages 14-24. March

9th, 10th,11th, 12thSmith College, Pre-College Field Studies for a Sustainable FutureFees, financial aid available on case-by-case basis Be a part of a small community of students interested in moving beyond "green" toward understanding what will be necessary to achieve a truly sustainable future. Learning and living together with a group of equally concerned and engaged people, you will explore how the spaces where we live, work and play can be designed to improve, rather than damage, the environment. March

9th, 10th,11th, 12thSmith College, Pre-College Hidden Lives: Discovering Women's History Fees, financial aid available on case-by-case basis Students will explore women's lives through archival research, visits to local museums and tours of historic sites. With a focus on women and social change, you will be introduced to women who have altered the course of American history through reform, mobilization, cultural interventions and outright rebellion. March

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSmith College, Pre-College Summer Science & Engineering Program Fees, financial aid available on case-by-case basis A four-week residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Students will participate in hands-on research, live on campus, and have opportunities to engage in campus/community activities. Female students only. March

9th, 10th, 11th, 12thSmith College, Pre-College Young Women's Writing WorkshopFees, financial aid available on case-by-case basis All of your classes will be in workshop style, which means each class will begin with a short segment that focuses on a single lesson. Then the instructors will check in with you to see what you are working on. Open writing time follows. Your professors are all published writers and poets. They will pay special attention to teaching you how to read your work to an audience and how to get published. At the end of the workshop, you will have the start of an online writing portfolio and some professional contacts in the literary world. March

9th, 10th, 11thSt. John's College, Summer AcademyFeesModeled after St. John’s discussion-based, interdisciplinary method of teaching. Our educational approach helps student hone their reading, critical thinking, and discussion skills. One-week sessions focused on various themes in Santa Fe, NM and Annapolis, MD.

9th, 10th, 11thThe George Washington University, Pre-College Summer Intensive Program Fees, need based scholarships available A 2-week programs that integrate lectures with guest speakers, experiential and applied activities. Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic through collaborative learning and an exploration of the diverse intellectual and cultural resources of Washington, D.C. March

9th, 10th, 11thU Penn, Engineering Summer AcademyFees, SCHOLARSHIPS availableThree-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Work with leading faculty, live on Penn's campus, and earn college credit. May

9th, 10th, 11thU Penn, Management & Technology Summer ProgramFees, SCHOLARSHIPS available Introduces students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successfully linking technology and management concepts. Some activities students will do include creating a prototype of a high technology product and present it at a product fair and visiting business enterprises in order to explore the qualities essential to managing a technology-oriented firm.

9th, 10th, 11thUniversity of Arizona, Summer Engineering AcademyFees, need based scholarships available Weeklong residential camps for students interested in science & engineering. Work on design challenges and projects with UA professors and students in engineering labs. Use facilities such as wind tunnels, circuit fabrication labs, materials processing labs, and mining simulators. Develop engineering skills in 3-D CAD software, aerodynamics, electrical design, structural analysis, and more. Relax and enjoy evening activities at the Student Rec Center, Flandrau Science Center, and the Steward Observatory Mirror Lab. May

9thUniversity of Michigan, Earth CampFREE, except for transportation to and from Ann Arbor Students will stay in college dorms, experience college life while participating in exciting field trips and hand-on explorations of earth science including flying drones and taking photos and video from the air, a ropes course, fields trips around Ann Arbor exploring glacial features, water quality studies in local rivers followed by kayaking, building solar cells, & geocaching.The week ends with an overnight trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Encourages African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students to apply.

9th, 10th University of Michigan, Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure AcademyFREE, except for transportation For participants who typically come from groups underrepresented in medicine, medically under-served areas or have an interest in combating health disparities. Take college prep courses that are essential for a successful career in health sciences. Learn about college and SAT preparation. Attend workshops on health disparities, health equity, introduction to research, and academic wellness. Take tours of the University of Michigan central campus, Medical School and Health System. Receive one-on-one and small group mentoring, academic coaching, and intellectual and social stimulation from student group leaders. Enjoy fun-filled evening events highlighting cultural diversity, self-development, and the arts. March

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Launch Program

Fees

Participants will use state-of-the-art research and technology and work with WPI’s renowned faculty to find solutions to current problems in a variety of scientific fields. Students will live on campus and have a full schedule of activities including field trips, movies, games, etc.

No deadline, open until full (limited space)