Summer Programs
Looking for a unique summer program for your middle school or high school student? Try exploring this website: www.cogito.org. Click on Summer Programs on the left hand side of the web page. Some programs are geared toward talented students, but others will accept students who meet the basic criteria. Please contact the programs directly for additional information and criteria.
Boston University Offering Two Summer Programs Boston University is offering students two different summer programs. The High School Honors Program is a six-week residential program in which students can earn college credit. The Summer Challenge is a two-week residential program in which students enroll in two non-credit seminars. Additional information is available online at: www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.
The University of Southern California is offering a summer seminar program for juniors and seniors. Upon successful completion, each seminar grants three University elective credits. Visit their website for additional information: http://usc.edu/summer.
Kanmas Educational Support Center Summer Math or Science Camps. Five weeks of learning experience from June 23-August 1, 2008. www.education.kanmas.com/reg_summer.html
The University of Dayton's School of Engineering is offering a Women in Engineering Summer Camp. Applications and information are available at: http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie.
Oxford University is offering talented junior and senior students an opportunity to study abroad in their Advanced Studies Program. A course brochure is available online at: www.oasp.ac.uk.
Washington University in St. Louis is offering a High School Summer Scholars Program for high school students entering their senior year. Students will have the opportunity to earn full college credit. Additional information and applications are available at: summerscholars.wustl.edu or 1-866-209-0691
The University of Notre Dame has a pre-college program available to students entering their junior or senior years who are at least 16 years old. The Notre Dame Summer Scholars Program is for academically able students looking to challenge themselves both academically and personally. Applications and complete program information is available online at: http://summerscholars.nd.edu. Deadline is March 1, 2008.
Columbia University is offering a summer high school program for highly motivated students. Pre-college courses are offered for students in grades 9-12. An information session will be held on the Columbia campus on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Additional information is also available on their website. www.ce.columbia.edu/highschool
Clemson University is offering a summer enrichment program for high ability middle and high school students. Classes will be conducted at Clemson University in science, engineering and architecture. For additional information please contact Clemson: 864-656-5849 www.clemson.edu/summerscience
The University of Dayton is offering the following summer institute programs: Women in Engineering and The Summer Honors Institute. Please visit their website for additional information and criteria.
http://engineering.udayton.edu/events/
Summer Study Programs: Penn State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the Sorbonne in Paris, France, offer college credit during the summer to students who have completed grades 10, 11 or 12. Criteria and information is available on the website: www.summerstudy.com.
Robert E. Cook Honors College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2008 Summer Honors Program-Open to sophomores and juniors. www.iup.edu/honors/shp
Junior Statesmen Foundation 2008 Summer Programs - pre-college programs about politics and government.www.jsa.org
Denison University The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html
Ithaca College Summer college for high school students. www.ithaca.edu/summercollege
Marist College
Summer Pre-College Programs are available for rising juniors and seniors. Visit their website at www.marist.edu/precollege for application details and specific program information.
Pittsburgh Zoo The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is looking for students that have a strong interest and ability in science. The Zoo U program is offering summer classes, which run from Monday through Friday, for two hours. Please stop by the Guidance Office for additional information or contact the program coordinator at 412-365-2567.
Pace University
Summer Scholars Program for high school students, July 12-19, 2008. Students experience college life in NYC while studying a choice of fifteen different tracks.
Direct questions to www.pace.edu/summerscholars
Pittsburgh Center For The Arts The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is offering a variety of summer art courses. Online registration is available at www.pittsburgharts.org. 412-361-0455
Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is offering an accounting summer camo for all high school students. Camp runs from June 11-13, 2008. Contact Duquesne at 412-396-5832 for information.
Pratt Institute Summer pre-college programs in art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.
www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
The University at Buffalo is offering high school students an opportunity to attend the High School Leadership Institute from August 3-8, 2008. Information and registration is available can be found at www.ubevents.org/event/HSLeadership.
University of Michigan Math & Science Scholars High School Summer Program www.math.lsa.umich.edu/
A.W. Beattie Career Center Asian Language & Cultures Camp- June 17-27, 2008. Contact Matt Roberts for additional information. mroberts@beattietech.com
RoboCamp 2008- June 16-20, 2008. Contact Randy Bish at rbish@beattietech.com for information.
Slippery Rock University
Summer Creative & Performing Arts Academy is open to high school students entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Focus is on jazz, dance, theatre, and creative writing. Deadline is June 15, 2008. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.sru.edu/pages/4233.asp.