MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

SUMMER PROGRAMS “2008”

 

Each year Malibu High receives materials from schools and organizations describing programs available to high school students during the summer.  Some of these are travel/study programs or work camps abroad.  Many programs are offered on U. S. high school or college campuses; of these, some are offered by the schools themselves, and others by private organizations.  In addition, to help give students and parents a starting place when looking for summer ideas, basic information is provided.  You’ll also find a comprehensive listing of summer programs at www.petersons.com. 

 

College Summer Programs - California

Writing and Journalism

SAT and ACT Prep Classes

College Summer Programs - Out of State

International Study and Travel

Summer Adventures

Architecture

Leadership Opportunities

Community Service and Internships

Visual and Performing Arts

Minority Student Opportunities

High and Middle School Level Programs

Film and Digital Media

Students With Financial Need

Summer Sports Programs

Science, Math, Computer and Engineering

College Tours for Students

 

 

COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS - CALIFORNIA

Stanford University – EPGY Summer Institutes – 3-4 week residential programs for academically talented students entering 9th-12th grades; intensive study of only one subject: mathematics, music, business, computer programming, humanities, writing, science & engineering; http://epgy.stanford.edu/summer/institutes.html

Stanford University –High School Summer College – 8 week residential program from entering 12th graders; classes in the humanities, sciences, arts, business and languages; App. deadline: May 8; (650) 723-3109 or  www.summer.stanford.edu. 

Stanford University – Summer Discovery Institutes – 3-week residential program for entering 11th or 12th graders; earn college credit, special institutes in creative writing, theater, environmental studies, philosophy; $3,200 - $5,071;                  (650) 723-3109 or http://summerinstitutes.stanford.edu

UC Berkeley – ASA Pre-College Programs – 3 week sessions (July); get college credit and SAT prep option, weekend excursions optional, academic courses, writing, photo, astronomy, art, etc.; $5895; (800) 752-2250 or www.asaprograms.com.

UC Berkeley – Education Unlimited’s Summer Focus at Berkeley – Earn college credits for college courses; weekend chaperoned trips around S.F. area; six week program for entering sophomores, juniors and seniors; (800) 548-6612 or www.educationunlimited.com.

UC Berkeley – Summer Sessions for High School Students – for entering 11th and 12th graders with 3.0+ GPA and letter of recommendation from high school; (510) 642-5611 or http://summer.berkeley.edu.

UC Davis – Summer Sessions for High School Students – for entering 12th grades, (530) 757-3305 or               www.summer-sessions.ucdavis.edu

UC Irvine – Summer Sessions for High School Students  - for entering 12th graders with B or higher average in 10th & 11th grade college-prep classes;  (949) 824-5493 or www.summer.uci.edu/welcome.asp

UCLA – High School – For entering 9th  – 12th graders; choose from a variety of courses; earn high school graders; non- residential program; high school level; (310) 206-7229 or www.uclaextension.edu/highschool

UCLA – High School and College Level Programs – for entering 10th-12th graders; earn college credit; GPA 3.0+;              (310) 825-410l or www.summer.ucla.edu

UCLA Recreational and Enrichment Program – courses include sports, creative and performing arts and outdoor adventure; high school credit may be available; (310) 825-3701 or www.recreation.ucla.edu

UCLA Summer Sessions and Special Programs– summer programs in acting and performance, music, mock trial and design and media arts, stem cell science; (310) 825-4101 or www.summer.ucla.edu/Institutes

UCLA– Summer Discovery – for entering 10th-12th graders, 3 or 6 week residential programs; high school or college level, earn college credit;  ($7599 or $4699);  (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com. 

UC San Diego Academic Connections – 3 week residential program for entering 10th - 12th graders; courses in engineering, sciences, marine biology, media and communication, writers workshop;  $3250; www.academicconnections.ucsd.edu.

UC San Diego – Summer Discovery – Entering 10th - 12th graders, 5 week classes for college credit, special marine science program, academic and enrichment classes; $6199;  (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com.

UC San Diego – Summer Session for High School Students – for entering 11th and 12th graders with 3.3+GPA;               (858) 534-5258 or www.summersession.ucsd.edu

UC Santa Barbara – Academic & Enrichment Programs – for entering 11th & 12 graders, 6 week program in one UCSB academic course and one skills-based enrichment course; need GAP 3.15+ in UC “a-g” courses; $6199; (805) 893-2377 or  www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms

UC Santa Barbara –Early Start – Six week residential program for entering 11th and 12th graders; minimum 3.3 GPA in U.C. “a-g” courses; earn college credit; many courses offered in the sciences, math, writing, language, film, etc. $6199. For scholarships apply by April 16;  (805) 893-2377 or  www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms

UC Santa Cruz – Summer Sessions – for entering 11th and 12th graders; take college credit courses; live in closely supervised campus housing; (831) 459-2524 or www.summer.ucsc.edu.

University of Southern California – Summer Seminars for High School Students – Four week residential program for entering 11th and 12th graders; earn 3 college credits; French literature, intensive Spanish; acting, screenwriting, dance, art and architecture, robotic design, animation, etc.; $4,275; (213) 740-5679 or www.usc.edu/summer

 

COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS – OUT OF STATE

Barnard College (NY) – Summer in New York – for entering 11th and 12th graders, co-ed one or four week long residential programs, academic classes in architecture, art history, psychology, theater, etc. evening and weekend excursions to cultural and recreational events in N.Y.  June and July; (early application suggested);   (212) 854-8866 or www.barnard.edu.pcp or      e-mail:  pcp@barnard.edu

Bennington College (VT) – The July Program – Pre-College Experience -  for ages 15-18, one month program integrates hands-on work with independent study and research; performing arts, visual arts, writing, social and natural sciences; limited financial aid available-apply early; (802) 440-4418 or www.bennington.edu/julyp

Boston College Summer Experience Program – 6 week program for incoming 12th graders; earn college credit, classes in biology, economics, computer science, history, etc; contact Maribel Alvarado at (617) 552-3800 or e-mail bce@bc.edu.

Boston University  - High School Honors Program – 2 different programs available: (1) Six-week program for entering 12th graders; college credit for anthropology, chemistry, classical studies, earth science, etc.;  (2) 6 week research internship in science and engineering  (work under direction of faculty mentor doing research project); financial aid deadline: April 20; (617) 353-1378 or   www.bu.edu/summer/highschool

Boston University – PROMYS Program – 6 week residential program in which students may conduct scientific research or earn up to 8 college credits; students generally 16-17 years old; financial aid available; (617) 353-2563 or promys@math.bu.edu or promys@bu.edu

Boston University – Summer Challenge Program – Two week residential programs in June, July or August for entering 10th-12th graders; seminars given include business, creative writing, law, etc.;  (617) 353-1378 or www.bu.edu/summer/highschool

Brandeis University (MA) – Genesis Experience – for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders; courses in Jewish studies, law, history, theater, international relations or film.  Organized evening activities and field trips.  Integrate secular and Jewish themes through team-teaching approach; (781) 736-8416 or www.brandeis,edu/genesis.   

Brown University (RI) – Pre-College Courses -  for entering 12th graders -  7 week residential college credit program.  for entering 10-12 graders - mini-courses of varying lengths.  (401) 863-7900 or  www.brown.edu/summer.

Carnegie Mellon – Pre-College Fine Arts Program (PA) – for entering 11th and 12th graders; take classes in architecture, art, design, drama or music; ($5775);  (412) 268-2082 or www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

College of William and Mary (VA) – Three week residential program for entering 11th and 12th graders, earn college credit for immersion course in Early American History; field trips to museums, historic landscapes and archaeology sites;             (757) 221-7652 or www.wm.edu/niahd

Columbia University Summer High School Programs – For entering 9th –12th graders; 3 week residential or nonresidential  pre-college programs in July or August; courses on visual arts, creative writing, science, law, etc;  www.ce.columbia.edu/hs

Cornell University – Summer College – 1, 3, 4, and 6 week programs for entering  11th - 12th graders; take classes in business, communication,  architecture, science research, law, psychology, veterinary medicine, visual arts, (607) 255-6203 or www.summercollege.cornell.edu.

Cornell University – Summer Honors Program – Three week program for entering 11th graders; 3 different programs with emphasis on writing; students write and revise several academic papers; get college credit in programs in Freedom and Justice in the Western Tradition, Inventing an Information Society or Leadership through Managerial Communication.

 (607) 255-6203 or www.summercollege.cornell.edu.

Duke University Pre-College Program – Talented Identification Program - 6 week program for entering 12th graders; take college courses for credit, $5,050; (919) 684-3847 or www.tip.duke.edu. 

Emory University (GA) – ASA Programs – For entering 10th – 12th graders, 4 week residential program, $5695.              (800) 752-2250 or  www.asaprograms.com.

Georgetown University – Programs for High School Students – For entering 12th graders; 5 week residential programs in summer college or gateway to business programs (various aspects of business), earn college credit in both programs; for entering 11th and 12th graders, college level courses in 5 week residential program;  (202) 687-5719 or www.georgetown.edu/ssce/sumspec.htm

George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College (D.C.)  - For entering seniors, 6-week residential program, (July 3-Aug 16); multiple courses offered; Financial aid deadline: April 15;  (202) 242-6802 or  www.summerscholarsgwu.edu

Harvard Secondary School Program – 4 or 8 week pre-college residential program for entering 11th-12th graders; earn college credits. Financial aid available;  (617) 495-3192 or www.ssp.harvard.edu.

Johns Hopkins University (MD) – Take classes for credit in arts, liberal arts, sciences, computer and engineering; five week program for students entering 11th and 12th grades, have 3.0+ GPA. $4,750.  (410) 516-4548 or www.jhu.edu/summer.

Junior Statesman Summer School – Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Northwestern – Four week programs for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders; college level courses in U.S. history, government, U.S. foreign policy, constitutional law, campaigns and elections, speech communication; guest speakers; $3,500; some partial scholarships are available;               (800) 334-5353 or www.jsa.org/summer

Northeastern University, Boston – Summer Discovery – 4 week residential program for entering 10th-12th graders; college credit available, 30+ courses plus special internship & business program; tuition: $5699; 888-878-6637or www.summerfun.com

Northwestern University - 6 and 8 week programs for entering 11th and 12th graders, GPA 3.0+; take classes for college credit; $4,300;  Call (312) 503-6950 or www.scs.northwestern.edu.

Parsons Summer Programs – (1) Two to four week residential programs for students 16+ years in New York and Paris; college credit possible; courses in architecture, design and management; drawing, interior design, etc., limited tuition-only scholarships available for certain courses; (2) two week non-residential programs for incoming 4th-12th graders; app. deadline March 1; apps. and info at www.parsons.edu/summer

Syracuse University (NY) – Summer College - for entering 11th and 12th graders, six-weeks, college credit, visual and performing arts, art and design, architecture, engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, fashion, liberal arts courses. $4,800;  (315) 443-5297 or www.syr.edu/summer.

U.S. Military Academies – West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Coast Guard all offer low-cost, week-long programs that provide a taste of military life. Deadlines: early spring.  For info: contact the academies directly.

University of Arizona – Summer of Excellence – For entering 12th graders, honors students may take for college credit classes in sciences, music, Spanish, theater, and more, five-week sessions;  (520) 621-2228 or www.honors.arizona.edu.

University of Chicago –3, 4, or 6 week summer programs for high school students on or off campus or take courses with college students; Classes include paleontology and traveling to Greece, biological sciences, languages, etc.  App. Deadline April 15 (off campus) and May 15 (on-campus); (773) 702-6033 or  http://summer.uchicago.edu

University of Colorado – BOULDER – 5 week program for entering 11th and 12th graders; earn college credit, academic courses, theatre, art, guitar, SAT prep. (also 3 week non-college credit program); (800) 666-2556 or  www.summerstudy.com.

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Summer Discovery – 2, 4, & 5 week residential programs for entering 10th-12th graders; variety of programs available; ($5999, %4199, $3199);  (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com

Washington University St. Louis – Summer Scholars Program –  Two five week sessions for entering seniors; 16+ yrs, 3.5+ GPA SAT 1800+ or PSAT 180; earn college credits; choose from multiple courses; languages,  performing arts, sciences, etc.   (866) 209-0691 or  www.ucollege.wustle.edu/hssp

Wellesley College – for entering juniors and seniors; two 3 week sessions ; (781)-762-7400

West Point – U.S. Military Academy (NY) – Intense one-week workshop for juniors; academic study in humanities, modern languages or psychology areas.  Must be in top 20% of class, PSAT scores of 62 or higher.  Meet and live with senior cadets.  (845) 938-4041 or www.usma.edu/admissions

Yale University (CT) Pre-College Summer Programs – For entering 12th graders; 8-week residential program; various college courses to choose from including drama, art, language, science, creative writing, etc.  Call (203) 432-2430 or www.yale.edu/summer.

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS – SPECIAL INTERESTS

 

ARCHITECTURE

Barnard College (NY) – Summer in New York – For entering 11th and 12th graders, co-ed five week program, evening and weekend excursions to cultural and recreational events in N.Y.; $3,600; (212) 854-8866 or www.barnard.edu/pcp.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Four-week residential program for high school students; hands on experience for students considering architecture;  (805) 756-1790 or www.calpoly.edu/~arch/events/scw/scw.html. 

California College of the Arts –Pre-College Program (San Francisco) – Four week residential program for entering 1lth and 12th graders, earn 3 college credits;  (800) 447-1ART or www.cca.edu

Carnegie Mellon – Pre-college academic and fine art program  - 5 week residential program for entering 11th & 12th graders; $5220; (412)-268-2082 or www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

Cornell University – Exploration in Architecture – Six-week residential program for entering 10th –12th graders; earn 6 credits, (607) 255-6203 or www.summercollege.cornell.edu

Harvard Design School – intensive summer program to explore design careers in Architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning and design; Harvard University Graduate School of Design; discovery@gsd.harvard.edu or www.gsd.harvard.edu/cardisc/a.html

Otis College of Art – Pre- College Summer of Art- Four week program for ages 15 and older; must submit art portfolio; earn college credits;  (310) 665-6864 or (800) 727-OTIS or www.otis.edu

So. California Institute of Architecture – Summer Foundation Program - For entering 11th and 12th graders; intensive 5 week program to learn language of architecture, develop a design process and hone various drafting and model-making skills; $2,400; (213) 613-2200 or www.sciarc.edu

Syracuse University (NY) – Summer College - for entering 11th and 12th graders, six-weeks, college credit, visual and performing arts, architecture, engineering, computer science, fashion, liberal arts courses; $4,400; (315) 443-5297 or www.syr.edu/summer

University of Oregon – Summer Architecture Academy – For entering 11th and 12th graders, 6 week residential program, $4,200; includes meals, for architecture, landscape architecture and interior architecture; earn 8 college units; (541) 346-1433 or http://lazarus.uoregon.edu/~arcsaa/

University of Southern California –  Exploration of Architecture -   One week, 2 week or 3 week sessions for entering 11th and 12th graders; earn college credit, art and architecture.    (800) 281-8616 or jenpark@usc.edu

 or www.usc.edu/dept/architecture/explor/

Washington University in St. Louis – Discover Architecture – 2 week program for entering 12th graders; $1,500, application due 4/15; (314)-935-6200 or www.arch.wustl.edu   

 

ARTS - VISUAL AND PERFORMING

Academy of Art College- San Francisco – Programs in advertising, fashion, fine art, graphic design, photography motion pictures & video; financial aid available; (800)-544-544-2787 x4126

American Academy of Dramatic Arts – Los Angeles – Summer Professional Training Program; Six weeks, 4 hours a day with optional electives; audition required; Acting, Voice and Speech, Vocal Production, Movement; $1,700; (323)-464-2777, (800)-222-2867 or www.aada.org. 

Andover Institute of Music – 5 week program designed for violinists, violists, cellists, pianists and flutists who want to work on solo and chamber music repertoire; financial aid available; (978) 749-4400 or www.andover.edu/summersession

Art Center College of Design – Pasadena – Various five day workshops designed to give students intensive experience in art and design; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; grades 9-12; 626-396-2319 or email saturdayhigh@artcenter.edu

Bates College (ME) – Young Dancers Workshop – Pre-professional dancers age 13-17, 2-week program, modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop; $1,200;  (207) 786-6381 or www.bates.edu/dancefest

Bennington College (VT) – The July Program – Ages 15-18, one month program integrates hands-on work with independent study, performing and visual arts;  (802) 440-4418 or www.bennington.edu

Berklee Percussion Festival  - five day program emphasizing practical playing experience for all levels of percussionists; must be 15 years+ old by June 25; held at Berklee College of Music in Boston; June 25-29; Tuition: $890, Housing: $610;  877-Berklee or www.berklee.edu

Berklee College of Music – Summer Programs – For ages 15+ yrs, must have at least 1 year of training on principal instrument; one week summer workshops in recording and music synthesis;    (877) Ber-klee or  www.berklee.edu

Berklee College of Music – Summer Guitar Program – For ages 15+ yrs, week guitar session (e.g., blues, rock, jazz); must have 2 years playing experience; no bass guitarists; $1450;  (877) Ber-klee or  www.berklee.edu

Berklee College of Music – Summer Songwriting Workshops – For ages 15+ yr on melody writing, lyric writing, MIDI Demo Techniques, business of songwriting and singing/songwriting; $650; housing $350; (617) 747-2245 or www.berklee.edu

Boston University Tanglewood Institute – 6 week program for musicians and vocalists ages 15-18; 3 programs available:  Young Artists Wind Ensemble; Young Artists Orchestra; Young Artists Vocal Program; Audition required; App. Due February; For info:  (800)-643-4796 or www.bu.edu/tanglewood.  

Cal Arts California State Summer School for the Arts  (Valencia) - 4 week programs for entering 9th – 12th graders; animation, creative writing, dance, film, music, theater and visual arts; App. Deadline Feb. 28; Financial Aid available;  $2,185;  916-274-5815 or  www.innerspark.us

California Art Institute – Westlake Village location – Year round art workshops;  (805) 230-1222 or www.calartinst.com

California College of  the Arts - Pre-College (San Francisco) –  4 week residential program for 11th – 12th graders; get college credit in architecture, fashion, graphic design, jewelry, photo, painting, etc., $2150 tuition; housing $795; financial aid available; Priority deadline April 1; (800)-447-1ART or www.cca.edu

Eastman School of Music – 1 to 3 week programs for entering 7th-12th graders in flute, band, jazz, choir, plus international piano competition;  (800)-246-4706 or www.rochestr.edu/Eastman/summer

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising – 4 day seminar on Fashion and interiors; held in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County; (800) 262-3436

Idyllwild Arts Foundation – Summer Workshops – Two week residential sessions, ages 13 – 18, intensive hands-on experience in the arts, music, choir, dance, theatre, creative writing;  $1,700; (909) 659-2171 or www.idyllwildarts.org.

Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI)  - Summer Arts Academy - Ages 8 – 18; four and eight week sessions; offers music, theater, art, dance, visual arts.  Scholarships available; (231) 276-7472 or www.interlochen.org.

National Guitar Workshop – 5-7 day workshops for beginners to experts; workshops include jazz, classical, bass, blues, rock, etc. in WA, CT, CA, VA, IL, TN, TX; scholarships available; (800)-234-6479 or www.guitarworkshop.com

New York University – Tisch School of the Arts – For entering seniors; earn college credit; musical theatre, acting, dramatic writing, filmmakers workshops; $6,048; application deadline March 13; (NYU also offers acting workshops in Paris & Athens, filmmaking in Dublin);  (212) 998-1500 or www.nyu.edu/tisch/specialprograms

North Carolina School of the Arts – Two to five week residential programs for students grades 7 – 12; Dance, drama, film, music, visual arts;  (336) 770-3290 or www.ncarts.edu

Northwestern University – Music – The National Music Institute – highly selective 5 week residential program in guitar, composition, jazz, piano, strings, voice, winds and percussion, conducting;; app. due 3/19 (early decision) or 4/20; send     high-quality recording in lieu of in-person audition; $4,300.  (2 week classical guitar $1850, June 24-July 6);                      (847) 491-3141 or www.music.northwestern.edu/nhsmi

Northwestern University (IL) - Theatre Arts -  6 week program for entering 12th graders;  Exploring Theater or concentration in design/technical theatre; $3,350;  (800) 662-NHSI or www.northwestern.edu/nhsi.  

Otis College of Art – Pre-College Summer of Art- Four week program for ages 15 (by July 1, 2006) and older; animation, fashion design, graphic design, art, digital photography etc.; financial aid requires portfolio submission; earn college credits; tuition $2289 and housing $1401; (310) 665-6864, (800) 527-6847 or www.otis.edu

School of Cinema and Performing Arts – at Occidental or Smith College or Long Island Univ.; two, three or four week sessions in acting, filmmaking or dance; $1950-5400, possible college credit;  (800) 718-2787 or www.socapa.org

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston – 5 week program where students explore painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture & installation, digital studio & public art; June-July; tuition $6500, app for students requesting housing and/or scholarships due April 2, 2007; 800-643-6078 or www.smfa.edu

Skidmore College (NY) – AP Art Program – Four week residential program, AP art course or college level painting, drawing ceramics, design, photo, computer animation, etc.; $3,000;  (518) 580-5052 or www.skidmore.edu.

Stanford University – US Performing Arts Camps – One week dance camp for ages 13 – 18; $895.00.  (888) 780-2267 or www.usperformingartscamps.com.

Studio Art Centers International – The Art School of Florence – 5 and 4 week academic and artistic curriculum based program in the heart of Florence, Italy, with field trips to nearby cities; rolling admissions; 212-984-5548 or                  www.saci-florence.org

Summer Music Theatre Conservatory – 9 week intensive, professional training program which is a joint project of Broadway By the Bay and Notre Dame de Namur University; Tuition $2200 (no college credit), $3200; (9 units college credit); on-campus housing available at additional cost.  Auditions: 4/8 & 5/13, video-tape auditions due by 5/12.  App. Deadline: 4/5.  (650)-579-5568 X 209 or www.broadwaybythebay.org or www.ndnu.ed

UCLA – Acting and Performing Institute  - Six week program for entering 9th – 12th graders; sponsored by School of Theater, Film and T.V.  Intensive program offers college credit, limited spaces, apply early; $1,800; (310) 794-8333 or www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/highschool

UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology –learn the repertoire and musical styles of African Americans, Korea or Mexico; www.summer.ucla.edu or www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu

UCLA Music Academy – programs in band, orchestra, collaborative performance, strings, piano; can earn 2 units of UC academic credit; www.summer.ucla.edu/music

UCLA – Recreation- Enrichment Courses – For entering 9th  – 12th graders; chose from a variety of enrichment courses; earn high school credit; non- residential program; animation, fashion design, photo, guitar, radio broadcasting, video production  1 and 2;  (310) 825-3701 or www.recreation.ucla.edu

UCLA - Summer Arts Institutes – For entering 10-12th graders, 6 week institute in 2 UCLA classes about music around the world and global pop; college credit possible.  (310) 825-4101 or  www.summer.ucla.edu

UCLA – US Performing Arts Camp – Week long programs for ages 13-18 in theater, musical theater, dance, performance for the camera; prices vary;  (888) 780-2267 or www.usperformingartscamps.com.

UCLA – Dance –Theater Intensive – one week intensive program for advanced high school students offered by UCLA’s dance faculty; includes Contemporary Modern/Post-modern dance, Brazilian Capoeira, and hip hop.  $795 with optional housing @ $345; financial aid available; www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes

University of Southern California – Summer Seminars in the Arts – 4 week programs for entering 11th and 12th graders; earn college credits, acting, musical theater, screenwriting, dance, art, art and architecture, intro to film, film graphics and animation; $4275; financial Aid available;  (213) 740-5679 or summer@usc.edu.

Wesleyan University – Center for Creative Youth – 5 week residential program (June 25-July 29) of intense study in theater creative writing, dance, filmmaking, photography, technical theater, theater, visual arts, etc. $4100; financial aid available. App. due March 3.   (860) 757-6391 or www.crec.org/ccy

Young Actors at Strasberg – for students ages 7-17; programs in acting, voice, improvisation, stage combat and stage production; Saturday programs during the year; summer programs;  www.strasberg.com/yp_top.html

 

 

 

FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA

Boston University – Institute for Television, Film & Radio Production – 5 week residential program; various workshops in multi-media, radio, film, directing, editing, producing, screenwriting;  $4391-$4491; (800)-992-6514 X 5015 or www.bu.edu/com/itrp. 

Chapman University – 2 week film making program for entering high achieving 11th and 12th graders; sponsored by Duke University; $2,800;  (919) 681-6981 or www.tip.duke.edu.

Cybercamps – One, two or three week residential and day programs at various universities around the country; in Calif., Chapman, UCLA, UCSD, Berkeley, ages 7 – 16; 3-D animation, web design, digital media, game design, digital video.      (888) 904-CAMP or www.cybercamps.com.  

Los Angeles Film School - Six week Digital Filmmaking Program; learn directing, producing, cinematography, editing, etc; $4,900; (323) 769-2499 or www.lafilm.com.

Pepperdine and UCLA - Tech Camps – Six day residential or day computer programs; ages 8 – 17; digital video and movie production, multimedia and game creation, software programming, web design and graphic arts;  (888) 709-8324 or www.internalDrive.com.

Pepperdine University – US Media Camps – Digital Film Camp; one week programs for ages 11-18; work on at least one short film; $795; (888) 780-2267 or www.usperformingartscamps.com

National High School Game Academy – Carnegie Mellon (PA) – for entering 11th or 12th graders; 6 week intensive study of video game design and development; residential ($5775) or commuter ($4185); sponsored by Electronic Arts; apps due May 1; (412) 268-2082 or www.cmu.edu/enrolllment/pre-college

New York Film Academy – Film Camp – for ages 14-17, Universal Studios (L.A.), Disney-MGM in Florida, Princeton, Harvard, Paris, London.  Various workshops for 4, 6, 8 weeks; write, direct, shoot, edit;  (800) 611-FILM or www.nyfa.com.

New York University – Tisch School of the Arts – For entering 12th graders, 5 week programs in drama, filmmaking, musical theater, musical theater writing;  (212) 998-1811. 

Northwestern University – 5 week program for entering seniors; two major tracks-screenwriting or production; cinematography, directing, writing, photography, moving image production; student must be in top 25% of class;  $3,600; deadline April 16; (800) 662-NHSI or www.northwestern.edu/nhsi

School of Cinema and Performing Arts – Three week session in filmmaking or acting for film; locations:  Occidental College, Hampshire College (MA) and Pratt Institute (N.Y). $3,500. www.socapa.org/hs/la.htm

Stanford – Academy of New Media – One week programs in 3-D animation or web design, or desktop movies in association with CyberCamps;  $1,195; (888) 455-9582 or http://newmedia.stanford.edu.

Stanford Digital Media Academy – technology immersion; www.DigitalMediaAcademy.org

UCLA Department of Film Television, and Digital Media – introduction to film writing, film production and economics over the internet with online courses taught by UCLA faculty; 310-825-4101 or www.tft.ucla.edu/filmonline

UCLA-Design/Media Arts – For entering 10-12th graders; 5 day institutes in music video, web, game, & graphic design in June, July, August; college credit possible;  (310) 267-4907 or www.dma.ucla.edu/summerinstitute

UCLA – US Performing Arts Camps - for ages 15-18; week long programs in film and television, playwriting/screenwriting, broadcast news; $875;  (888) 780-2267 or www.usperformingartscamps.com.

University of Southern California – Summer Seminars in the Arts – 4 week programs for entering 11th and 12th graders; earn college credits, intro to film, screenwriting; $3,295; (213) 740-5679 or www.cntv.usc.edu

University of So. California – School of Cinema-Television – workshops, seminars and classes (college credit) in film, production, writing, digital imaging, computer animation, producing, directing;   (213) 740-3327 or  www.USCsummerfilm.com

Wesleyan University – Center for Creative Youth – 5 week residential program (June 24-July 28 2007) of intense study in theater (including technical & musical), instrumental or vocal music, dance, visual arts, photography, filmmaking, creative writing.   Apps. due March 2; $4100; Financial aid available; (860) 757-6391 or www.crec.org/ccy

 

SCIENCE, MATH, COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Science Training Programs – GREAT WEBSITE – lists a wide range of science, math and engineering enrichment programs available throughout the U.S. for high school students.  www.sciserv.org/stp/index-s.htm.

MIT (Tau Beta Pi) Web Site to High School Programs in Science and Engineering – extensive list of science and math enrichment programs for high school students throughout the U.S.  http://tbp-highschool.mit.edu/highschool/

Try Engineering Web Site – listing of summer programs/camps offered by universities with engineering programs or by organizations and companies with an interest in engineering.  In California, includes programs at Caltech, Stanford, UC Davis, http://www.tryengineering.org

American Computer Experience Computer Camp (ACE) – program offered at various colleges across the U.S., Canada, and UK; (800)-385-4223 or www.computercamp.com

Boston University – Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists – Six week residential program for 9 – 12th graders; $2,115, (617) 353-2563 or www.promys.org

Boston University – The Research Internship Program in Science and Engineering– Six-week research project for entering seniors; 30 – 40 hours a week; for gifted science students; astronomy, chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science, physics; www.physics.bu.edu/highschool.html.

Brandeis University (MA) – Summer Odyssey Frontiers of Science – Four week program for entering 10th – 12th graders;  directed science research projects, core classes and electives for students who enjoy math, science, computer science;          (781) 736-2111 or  www.brandeis.edu/odyssey.

Brown University in Hawaii – 2 one week sessions in April 2007 at the Brown University Environmental Leadership Lab in Hawaii; study marine science, volcanology and culture; app. deadline January 31; www.brown.edu/summer

Cal Tech – Research Science Institute – For entering seniors, six week program, college level classes which emphasize advanced theory and research in math, science and engineering; highly competitive; pay only air fare; deadline Feb 1.  Contact Center for Excellence in Education (703) 938-9062 or cee@cee.org. 

Columbia University’s BIOSPHERE 2 – Exploring Earth, Life and the Summer Sky - 4 week program for entering 12th graders at the Biosphere 2 Center near Tucson, AZ; college credit; field research with stops at the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater dormant volcano and Lowell Observatory; $4,000;  (520) 896-6453 or www.columbia.edu/biosphere/dm 

CyberCamps – One to six week day and residential programs for ages 10 – 17 at UCLA, UCSD, UC Irvine, Stanford.  Classes in web design, game designing, robotics, animation, digital photo, etc.  www.cybercamps.com

ID Tech Camps – Technology Programs – at 36 locations including UCLA, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Univ. of Cadiz in Spain.  For ages 7 – 17; various programs; design websites, create video games, learn programming & robotics, compose and mix digital music.  (888) 709-8324 or www.internalDrive.com

Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program – 4 week program held in one of 14 participating hospitals where student shadows a health care professional (e.g., doctor, nurse, technician); 50 students chosen; must be 16 years old  (18 years old at two of the hospitals); stipend of $75/week.  Hospitals have included Cedars Sinai, St. Johns, UCLA; Application deadline March 17; Applications in college and career center or (310) 328-2036 or www.lapedsoc.org

Harvey Mudd College Society of Women Engineers – annual one day conference held in March for women aspiring to be scientists; info provided on careers in math, science and engineering.  $10.00 fee.  (909) 607-6747 or (909) 607-4915

M.I.T. – Research Science Institute – For entering seniors, six week program, college level classes which emphasize advanced theory and research in math, science and engineering, highly competitive, pay only air fare, deadline Feb 1.  Contact Center for Excellence in Education; (703) 938-9062 or cee@cee.org. 

M.I.T. – Women’s Technology Program – Four week program for entering 12th grade girls with talent in math and science; programs in either electrical engineering & computer science or mechanical engineering; deadline Feb. 1; $3,000;  http://wtp.mit.edu/academics.html

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine orTechnology – 10-day program for entering 11th and 12th graders; 3.3+ GPA, for those with interest in computers, internet or information technology, $2,385; App. deadline: February 17;             (888) 491-8324 or www.nylf.org

Occidental College – Five week program for entering seniors in Marine Biology; one day a week on research vessel; earn college credit; $6100; (323) 259-2700 or 800-825-5262 or www.oxy.edu/oxy/marinebio/summer

Smith College (MA) – Science and Engineering Program - For girls entering 9th – 12th grades; 4 week hands-on research in life and physical sciences or engineering; (413) 585-3060 or www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep. 

Stanford Univ. – EPGY Summer Institutes – 3 week residential program for ages 13 – 15; programs in math, physics, computer science and English;  http://epgy.stanford.edu.

UC Irvine – COSMOS Math and Science – 4 week residential program for entering 9th  – 12th graders who demonstrate academic excellence in science or math; clusters: robots and flying machines, astronomy and astrophysics, environmental sciences & experimental ecology; Deadline: March 16; $2200.  (949) 824-6578 or  www.cosmos.uci.edu

UCLA – Summer Research Program for High School Students – eight to ten week program for entering seniors; get hands-on research experience in engineering and/or technology in the lab of a UCLA faculty member; 30-40+ hours per week in lab plus workshops, seminars, social events and student meetings; GPA 3.2+;  Apps due by March 9; 310-825-3008 or email Jeanine Moreno at jmoreno@ea.ucla.

UC San Diego – Academic Connections – 3 week residential program for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders, earn college credit; must have 3.3+ GPA; explore fields of research in biomedical, cell biology, computer science, engineering, environment, marine biology. Some classes at Scripps Institute;  $2,450; (858) 534-0804  or http://academicconnections.ucsd.edu

UC San Diego – COSMOS – 4 week residential program for entering 9th – 12th graders with strong academic backgrounds in science and math; clusters offered: earthquake engineering, plant genetics and tissue engineering;  $2200; App. deadline: March 16; (858) 822-4361 or www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos

UC San Diego – Marine Biology Program – 4 week residential program for entering 10th – 12th graders; college credit, field trips. Including half-day aboard research vessel; GPA of 3.3+; App. deadline May 12;  $2,700; (858) 534-4364 or www.orpheus.ucsd.edu/scholars

UC Santa Barbara-Environmental Mock Summit Program – two college credit courses designed to teach scientific principles affecting the global environment; for entering 11-12th graders with GPA 3.5+ in U.C. “a-g” courses; spaces limited; scholarships available; $6598;  (805) 893-2377 or www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms

UC Santa Barbara – Research Mentorships – for entering 11th & 12th graders, 3.3+ GPA in 12+ units of U.C. “a-g” courses; 6 week classes for college credit, special research mentorships in physical, social & natural sciences;  $6598; scholarship deadline: April 16; (805) 893-8950 or www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms

UC Santa Cruz – COSMOS – Math and Science – for entering 9th - 12th graders; four-week program for students with genuine interest in math and science; clusters include applied math (logic, riddles, paradoxes), marine biology & ecology, everyday chemistry; $2200; App. deadline: March 16;  (831) 459-1763 or at http://epc.ucsc.edu/cosmos

University of So. California – Medical Summer Camp – for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders, two week residential program for students considering career in medicine; $2,450.  App. deadline April 1, some scholarships available;                       (323) 442-1877 or  http://medweb.usc.edu/uscit/

Vanderbilt University – PAVE Program – summer program in engineering, science and technology; (615)-322-7827 or www.vuse.vanderbilt.edu/~pave-req/index.html

 

WRITING & JOURNALISM

Byrn Mawr College – Writing for College – for entering juniors and seniors; learn to write for college-level courses;

 (610) 526-7350

Emerging Writers Institute – by Education Unlimited – UC Berkeley – 2 week residential program (Aug. 1-14) for entering 10th-12th graders designed to develop imaginative writing of plays, fiction and nonfiction; creative writing scholarship competition for $1400 toward program tuition – scholarship app. due March 30;  (510) 548-6612 or www.educationunlimited.com

Harvard Secondary School Writing Program – 8 week pre-college residential program for entering 12th graders; classes in expository writing, creative writing or journalism; earn college credits, $6,600; (617) 495-3192 or www.ssp.harvard.edu.

Lewis & Clark College – Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking – Two week residential program for high school students; group of 12 students collaborate on creative and critical writing and thinking.;  $1,500;  (503) 768-7200 or www.lclark.edu/org/firacres

Northwestern University – Journalism – 5 week program for entering 12th graders; deadline April 26;  (800) 662-NHSI or www.nwu.edu/nhsi.

Simon’s Rock College of Bard (MA) – Young Writers Workshop – 3 week workshop for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders.  $1,725;  (413) 528-7231 or www.simons-rock.edu.

Stanford University – Summer Discovery – three week program in creative writing for entering 11th and 12th graders, earn college credit, $4,900;  (650) 723-3109 or www.summerinstitutes.stanford.edu.

University of Chicago – 3-week workshop in Creative Writing Fiction, $3,500;  (773) 702-6033, http://summer.uchicago.edu  

University of St. Andrews – Creative Writing & Scottish Studies Summer Programs - 4 week residential programs for incoming juniors and seniors in either creative writing or Scottish studies in art history, history and politics, literary studies or music.  www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/CWSPweb (creative writing) or www.st-andrews.ac.uk/admissions/sssprog  (Scottish studies)

INTERNATIONAL STUDY AND/OR TRAVEL

British Council Website:  website listing high school summer programs in the United Kingdom; www.britishcouncil.org

AFS Intercultural Programs - for entering 10th, 11th and 12th graders; summer, semester or year home stays in 40+ countries; financial aid available;  (800) AFS-INFO or www.afs.org/usa.

American Collegiate Adventures – 4 weeks for entering 10th, 11th, 12th graders; earn college credit for language classes in Seville Spain; or Florence, Italy; weekend touring; $5,500 - $6,295; 800-509-7867 or www.acasummer.com

AIFS Summer Advantage Program – 4+ week programs for 16yrs+ who are entering 11th or 12th graders; travel/live in China, England, France, Italy, Russia or Spain; study at universities; some may stay with host family; financial aid available; college credit may be available; $6000+; (800) 913-7151 or www.summeradvantage.com

American University of Paris – Penn State Univ.’s five-week program for entering 11th and 12 graders; earn college credit, English instruction, take SAT Prep course, weekend travel; (800) 666-2556 or www.summerstudy.com.

Andeo International Homestays – spend 2 weeks to one year with a host family in France, Spain, Costa Rica, Japan, New Zealand, etc., college credits available; 800-274-6007 or www.andeo.org

ASA Pre-College Program – Oxford and Cambridge, England  - 4 week programs in writing, law, international relations, etc, plus sightseeing trips; for entering 10th-12th grade; (800) 752-2250 or www.asaprograms.com

ASA Language Programs in Spain, France, Costa Rica & Italy – 3+ week long cultural and linguistic immersion, language study, home stay and college programs with language, study and travel;  (800) 752-2250 or www.asaprograms.com

Cambridge College Programme – University of Cambridge –3 week program in liberal arts and sciences for entering 10th-12th graders; high school and college credit may be available; rolling admissions; $5795.00 not including air fare;               (800) 922-3552 or www.cambridgeUK.org

Cambridge University – The Cambridge Tradition – Entering 11th and 12th grade, 4 week pre-college program, classes in humanities, video journalism, photo, writing, drama, etc.  Also have Cambridge Prep Experience for entering 9th and 10th graders;  (800) 828-8349 or www.oxbridgeprograms.com

Cambridge University – England – Summer Discovery – Entering 11th and 12th graders, four-week classes for college credit, immersion in British culture, after class travel to Paris, etc., optional;  $6,000; (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com

ECI  - for ages 12 – 18; two to three week programs with students taking classes at universities in Costa Rica, Spain or France; most programs require 2 years of high school French or Spanish; about $2500; (323) 851-1862 or www.educulture.org

EF Educational Tours – Travel for high school students in U. S., England, France, Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico, Canada;   (800) 637-8222 (international tours) or www.eftours.com, or  (800) 503-2323  (North American tours) or www.eftours.com

Experiment in International Living – three to five week programs  (language study, community service, travel, the arts) in various countries, (e.g., Argentina, Belize, Botswana, Poland); live with host families; $3900+;  (800) 345-2929 or www.worldlearning.org or www.usexperiment.org

Global Works – Summer Service Programs for High School Students – Ages 15+; non-profit, community service organization sponsors  cultural exchange opportunities in USA, New Zealand, Fiji, Ireland; language exposure programs in Yucatan, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica; Language Immersion programs in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Spain, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, France.  (814) 867-7000 or www.globalworksinc.com 

Learning Programs International – Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica – Five week program or high school students; earn college credit; live with host family; $2,400 - $3,200; (800) 259-4439 or www.lpistudiesabroad.com.  

Musiker Tours – Travel for high school students in U. S. and Europe;  (888) 8-SUMMER or www.summerfun.com.

New York University – International Summer Programs – For entering 12th graders, residential programs in Paris, Dublin or Athens for acting or filmmaking.; $6,900; (212) 998-1500 or www.nyu.edu/tisch/specialprograms

Ocean Classroom – Summer at Sea – Six week oceanographic research expedition to Nova Scotia, for entering juniors and seniors; Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Maritime Studies; get one semester college credits; $6,500; (800) 724-7245. 

Oxbridge Academic Programs – Four week program (July-August); academic-based programs for entering 9th-12th graders in England, Spain, or France; $6150, Rolling admissions; (800) 828-8349 or  www.oxbridgeprograms.com.

Oxford University – Advanced Studies Program – 4 week program for entering 11th and 12th graders, many subjects available including film studies, creative writing, art and architecture, Spanish, French, German, drama, psychology;           (203) 966-2886 or www.oasp.ac.uk     

Oxford University – the Oxford Experience (ASA) – Entering 11th and 12th graders, 4 week pre-college program, earn college credit, optional travel available; $5,795; (800) 752-2250 or www.asaprograms.com

Oxford University- Summer Study –  4 week college program for entering 11th-12th graders; get college credit;  travel excursions, many subjects in humanities, sciences, creative writing, film, etc.  $5,795; (800) 828-8349 or www.oxbridgeprograms.com 

The Road Less Traveled – community and/or environmental service opportunities or adventure expeditions throughout the world; prices, dates vary depending upon program selected;  (800) 939-9839 or www.theroadlesstraveled.com

School Year Abroad – for junior and senior students; live full year in France, Italy, Spain or China, as an exchange student;  all arrangements made through Phillips Academy High School (MA); earn U.S. graduation credits including A.P. courses; they will arrange SAT preparation and testing, etc.  (978) 725-6828 or www.sya.org

Sol Education Abroad - academic program offering cultural and language immersion programs in Mexico, Costa Rica or Spain; 6 weeks long; varying prices; (512) 461-7646; or www.solabroad.com

StudyAbroad.com – Excellent website for high school study abroad programs;  www.StudyAbroad.com

Summer Discovery - 4 or 5 week programs in England, Spain, Italy; for entering 11th-12th graders; $6599+; immersion in cultures, travel, possible college credit; (888)-878-6637 or  www.summerfun.com

Summer Study in Paris – 5 or 3 week programs in Paris for entering 10th-12th graders; SAT, academic classes, travel;

 (800) 666-2556 or www.summerstudy.com

Universidad Internacional - The Center For Linguistic Multicultural Studies – for ages 13 – 17, two-weeks or longer; live with Mexican host family; classes offered at all levels; earn high school credit;  (800) 932-2068 or www.spanishschool.uninter.edumx

University of St. Andrews, Scotland – Creative Writing & Scottish Studies – Four week residential pre-college  experiences for entering 11th & 12th graders; taught by U of  St. Andrews faculty;  June 30 – July 28; 2600 pounds  not including air fare; deposit due May 1st;  www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/sssprog.htm for Scottish studies

 and www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/CWSPweb.htm  for creative writing. 

University of St. Andrews, Scotland – The International Summer School – three week residential program for students 14-18 years of age; morning academics, afternoon electives, plus day trips and evening entertainment; 2700 pounds (not including airfare; www.summerschoolscotland.com

Youth for Understanding USA International Exchange – For 10th, 11th and 12th graders; summer, semester or year exchange programs in 35 countries;  (800) TEE-NAGE or www.yfu-usa.org

 Where there be dragons – Tour parts of Asia, Latin America or Africa for 4-6 weeks in groups of 10-12 with a typical staff to student ratio of 1:4;  (800)-982-9203 or  www.wheretherebedragons.com

 

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Academy of Business Leadership – Seven week program for 7th –12th graders from low opportunity backgrounds and marginal grade point averages at UCLA, SMC, Cal Poly Pomona, USC; all expenses paid, some are residential two-week programs; learn all about business;  (626) 302-3650;  www.aoabl.org

Barnard College – 1 week residential program, July 9-15, for women who are entering 11th or 12 grade; (212) 854-8866, www.barnard.edu/pcp  or email at pcp@barnard.edu

Boys’ State – for entering 12th graders; one week youth citizenship program held in late June, sponsored by The American Legion; study local, county and state governments by setting and running own city, county and state governments; must be nominated by MHS; free; www.calegion.org

California State Board of Education – Student Member  - for entering seniors; be a full voting member of the State Board of Education for one year; should attend all meeting of the state board usually held in Sacramento; more info:  (916)-319-0827

California State PTA – Student Board Representative – for students between 15-21 years of age; must be able to attend state PTA board meetings held 5 times a year as well annual convention; students reps reimbursed for board meeting travel expenses and given per diem allowance; Apps. due March 15;  (916) 440-1985 or www.capta.org

Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Project – For 10th and 11th grade students; one week during summer in Sacramento, free including airfare; all races welcome to apply; learn about state government;  (916) 446-1640 or www.clylp.com.

Duke University Leadership Institute – 2 week residential program for entering 10th, 11th 12th graders; $2,300;                (919) 684-3847 or www.tip.duke.edu

Georgetown University (D.C.) – Summer Discovery – for entering 11th and 12th graders; six week classes for college credit, special programs in law and government, meet “movers and shakers” in politics, trips to Philadelphia, Virginia, visit colleges in four states; $5,000; (888) 878-6637 or www.summerfun.com. 

George Washington University – The Next Generation Leadership Program – pre-college programs on American and international politics; (202) 994-5953 or email:  precoll@gwu.edu

Girls’ State - for entering 12th graders; one week youth citizenship program held in late June, sponsored by The American Legion; study local, county and state governments by setting and running own city, county and state governments; must be nominated by MHS; free; (317) 955-3845 or www.legion-aux.org

Junior Statesmen Summer School  - three week residential program for entering 9th-12th graders passionate about politics and current events; at Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, & Stanford; attend college-level classes, participate in debates, meet political and media leaders $4150; financial aid available; competitive admission; (800) 334-5353 or www.jsa.org/summer

Legal Heritage Institute - for entering seniors (16-18 years old) with GPA 2..0+, all expense paid, one week civics literacy summer camp where students learn about the rule of law, the judiciary, legal careers, etc.; must be nominated by MHS (see College and Career Center); held during August  in Sacramento; app. Deadline April 5;  (415)-856-0780 or foundationinfo@fsbcal.org

National Student Leadership Conference – for entering 10th-12th graders; winter/spring/summer sessions at American University, Stanford, UC Berkeley, etc. or go overseas; conferences on forensic science, arts, medicine, leadership, law, diplomacy, etc. Financial aid available;  (800) 994-6752 or  www.nslcleaders.org

Northwestern University – Leadership and Community Involvement - 5 week program for entering 11th and 12th graders; $3,350; (800) 662-NHSI or www.northwestern.edu.nhsi.

People to People Future Leaders Summit – For entering 10th – 12th grade; Summits on Law, Leadership or Medicine;     (888) 275-5061 or www.futureleaderssummit.org

Pepperdine University – Youth Citizenship Seminar – free 5 day seminar for entering seniors; GPA of 3.0+ recommended and leadership qualities.  Nominations made in March by MHS; contact college and career center.

Presidential Classroom Scholar Program – for entering juniors and seniors; one-week programs in winter/spring/summer in Washington D.C.; stay at Georgetown University; programs available include: Law and Justice in a Democracy, Global Business, Science, Technology and Public Policy, Media and Democracy; $1,000; scholarships available for low-income applicants;  (800) 441-6533 or www.presidentialclassroom.org.

Step Up to Leadership Program at Claremont McKenna – Free 5-day residential program for sophomores and juniors who are moving into official leadership positions the following year;  (909) 621-8743 or www.claremontmckenna.edu

Summer Business Institute – Free seven week program that teaches business skills, ethics and processes involved in business, and finance; held on 8 Southern California college campuses; (626) 302-4437

Telluride Summer Programs – Free six-week seminars for high achieving entering 10th-11 graders; no grades nor credit; attend seminars for exploring ideas together; participate in public speaking program, attend lectures by guest speakers.  Must be nominated by high school;  (607) 273-5011 or www.tellurideassociation.org or email at telluride@cornell.edu

UCLA – Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Summer Law Institute – One week residential program for entering 10th –12th graders; attend trial-skills workshops led by experienced attorneys, attend trials, visit law and government offices; apps. due April 6; $1,200; need-based scholarships; (213) 316-2104 (2128) or www.crf-usa.org

UCLA Anderson School of Management – Riordan Program