Summer Opportunities as of January 30, 2015

July Experience at Davidson College

  • Spend 3 weeks at Davidson College (July 5-25) living on campus, taking classes and focusing on college readiness.
  • Additional activities at area lakes, Carowinds, US National Whitewater Center and more.
  • For more information email or call 704-894-2508.
  • Admission and scholarship applications are available at
  • Application deadline is March 31, 2015.

Appalachian State, Martha Guy Summer Institute

  • A 3 week summer program for high achieving high school juniors interested in business careers; July 12 – August 1, 2015.
  • The program includes classroom instruction, an entrepreneurial project, cultural events, outdoor courses and travel to Washington, DC and New York City.
  • This is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, explore careers in business and meet current business leaders.
  • For more information email or call 877-277-6474.
  • Applications available at
  • Application deadline is February 27, 2015.

NCSU Design Camp 2015

  • This is an action-packed week of inspiration, challenges, fun, and life-changing discoveries.
  • The camp informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of design in all aspects of our lives.
  • There are multiple sessions on the campus of NCSU including Design Foundations, Design Immersions, and Design Exploration.
  • Camps are day and residential.
  • For more information go to design.ncsu.edu/designcamp.

National Environmental Summit

  • From July 7-11, 2015, explore the concept of environmental leadership at Catawba College.
  • Acquire skills to become a collaborative leader and effective communicator and make a positive impact.
  • For more information go to

EnergyUnited – Rural Electric Youth Tour

  • Apply to earn a spot for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, June 13 – 19, 2015.
  • Applicants must be a rising senior.
  • Visit historic sites, meet congressional leaders and Youth Tour alumni who serve as interns and staffers on Capitol Hill.
  • For more information email .
  • To apply go to
  • Applications are due March 15, 2015.

Shelton Challenge

  • This is a one week challenge, held on 4 different college campuses, for rising 9th to 12th grade students with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • The core curriculum focuses on leadership roles and accountability, team building, leadership styles, social responsibility, integrity, public speaking and goal setting.
  • Students will participate in a variety of hands on activities and exercises, and a service project in a local community.
  • For more information go to or call 919-513-0148, or email .

Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp

  • Lebanon Valley College, June 21-26 or July 5-10, 2015.
  • Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of molecular biology, pharmacology, immunology, biochemistry and medical ethics.
  • Students will learn how laboratory science can be translated into improved human health and will engage in investigative experiences that will allow them to apply their lab skills to real life problems.
  • For more information contact Dr. Lappas at or 717-867-6179.
  • Application available at