Summer Programs
Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
-Math and Science Summer Camp
-Pre-College Academic Experience in Math and Science (PAEMS)
-Open to students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in fall 2007
-June 22-July 4, 2008
-$700 includes instruction, housing, meals
-PAEMS is a two-week residential camp for highly motivated students
wishing to explore and develop their interests in math, science and
technology while gaining a preview of college life.
-Astronomy, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and environmental science
-Deadline: April 14, 2008
www.georgetowncollege.edu/departments/PAEMS
ArtWorks, Cincinnati, OH
-Open to 14-19 year olds
-ArtWorks is an award winning job training and employment program for
teens in the arts
-Jobs are available in the visual, literary, and performing arts
-Gain skills in the arts, build your portfolio and resume, work with
local arts professionals, meet friends and get paid $7.00/hour
-Download application and bring to interview dates on April 12 &
13, 2008
at the Contemporary Arts Center
www.artworkscincinnati.org
Murray State University, Murray, KY
48th Annual Art Workshop
-Open to all high school students
-June 8-13, 2008
-Cost: $355.00
-Focus will be on drawing and printmaking
-Deadline: May 15, 2008
-Call 270-809-3787 or 809-5387
The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop
Dennison University, Granville, OH
-Open to current sophomores, juniors, and seniors
-June 15-22, 2008
-Develop your talents and visions as a beginning poet or writer
-$1,100 (generous financial assistance is available)
-Deadline: April 7, 2008
www.denison.edu/english/reynolds.html
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Summer Program for High School Juniors
-Take a college course for credit over the summer
-To see listing of courses offered and more details go to the website
-$80.00 per credit hour or $240.00 for three credit hour course/regular
charge would be $483.00 per credit hour
-Deadline: March 28
www.xavier.edu/summersessions
University of Dayton Women in
Engineering Summer Camp
-July 13-18, 2008
-Open to all high school girls who have completed the 9th grade by June
-Hands-on, learn by doing experiences, guided by UD professors
-Conduct experiments, spend a day at a job site, meet women in
engineering, check out up-and-coming technology.
-Live and experience college life on the University of Dayton campus
-Cost: $400.00
-Deadline: June 2, 2008
http://engineering.udayton.edu/wie
or call 937-229-3296
American Young Ambassadors Program
-Spend 14 days in Beijing, China during the 2008 Summer Olympics
-Open to all high school students
-The youth selected for this program will represent the United States
as Young Amasssadors-at-large
-Deadline to apply March 3, 2008
-For an application: www.YSA.org/awards
-For more info on program: www.americanyoungambassadors.com
Xavier University’s Jump Start
-Summer, residential college experience
-Open to sophomores and juniors
-June 14-28, 2008
-Live on Xavier’s campus, enroll in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
or Pre-Medicine (you’ll even earn 3 college credits)
-3.0 GPA or higher is required
-Priority deadline is February 1st
-Some scholarship money is available to help pay for the $2,100 program
www.xavier.edu/jumpstart
Western Kentucky University, Bowling
Green, KY
School of Journalism & Broadcasting
-Xposure Journalism Workshop for all high school students
-June 8-19, 2008
-Cost: FREE! Experience campus life at WKU in the dorms and classrooms
-Students get training in reporting and editing for print, photography
and produce a newspaper, as well as mentoring from a dirverse group of
journalist
-Deadline: April 1, 2008
http://www.wku.edu/Journalism/Xposure/index.html
Kentucky Society of Certified Public
Accountants BASE Camp
-June 1-5, 2008
-Open to students entering junior and senior year in the fall of 2008
-Cost: Free
-Week-long residency program held on campus of Bellarmine University,
Louisville, KY
-Explore accounting, business, finance, economics, technology,
entrepreneurships and management career paths; learn educational
opportunities available at KY colleges and universities; tour companies
and top CPA firms
-Deadline: March 28, 2008
www.cpa2be.org
University of Kentucky College of
Engineering
UK BEST
-Open to sophomores
-June 8-12, 2008
-UK BEST-building, engineering, science and technology
-Pre-engineering curriculum sophomores who are considering a career in
engineering
-Live on the UK campus in the residential dorms
-Cost $350.00 (financial aid available)
-Deadline: March 1, 2008
-See Mrs. Plummer for brochure and application
Global Issues Summer Seminar
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
-Open to juniors
-July 20-26, 2008
-Participants examine how their values might interact with political,
economic and social realities to produce viable strategies in the future
-40 participants chosen: Criteria: ACT 30 minimum, SAT 700 verbal &
math, or PSAT Selection Index of 200
-Fully funded by the university! Meals, housing, extracurricular
expenses and round trip transportation!
-Deadline: February 15, 2008
www.nd.edu/~gis
Latino Community Leadership Seminar
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
-Open to juniors
-July 13-20, 2008
-Participants examine how their Latino values might interact with
political, economic and social realities to produce viable strategies
in the future
-40 participants chosen; students must demonstrate leadership abilities
and high academic record
-Fully funded by the university! Meals, housing, extracurricular
expenses and round trip transportation!
-Deadline: February 15, 2008
http://www.nd.edu/~lclsem/
African American Scholars at Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
-Open to juniors
-July 6-12, 2008
-Participants examine how their African American values might interact
with political, economic and social realities to produce viable
strategies in the future
-40 participants chosen; students must demonstrate leadership abilities
and high academic record
-Fully funded by the university! Meals, housing, extracurricular
expenses and round trip transportation!
-Deadline: February 15, 2008
http://www.nd.edu/~aasnd/
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Summer Schlars
-Open to sophomores and juniors
-June 22-July 5, 2008
-Explore one of 13 academic fields of study, become part of Notre Dame
through their academic studies, social interactions, and spiritual
encounters
-Cost: Tuition and housing $2,400
-Deadline: March 1, 2008
http://summerscholars.nd.edu/
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Summer Science, Engineering and Architecture Enrichment Program
-Open to gifted high school students
-Costs vary
-Deadline: May 1, 2008
www.clemson.edu/summerscience
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Summer at Georgetown for High School Students
-Cost varies depending in program
-Various programs available varying from 8 days to 10 weeks
-http://summer.georgetown.edu/2008
Columbia University, New York City, NY
-Summer Pre-College Courses for Grades 9-12
-Sciences, Law, Business, Engineering, Politics, College Prep, Liberal
Arts, The Arts
www.ce.columbia.edu/highschool
United States Military Academy
Summer Leaders Seminar
-June 7-13 or June 14-20, 2008
-Open to students entering their senior year in the fall
-Concentrated week of academic, athletic, and social experiences,
military training, sports, tours, and take the Candidate Fitness
Assessment test
-Cost $325.00 excluding transportation costs to and from West Point
-Deadline: March 31, 2008
http://admission.usma.edu
Rochester Institute of Technology,
Rochester, NY
Explore Your Future (EYF) Summer Program
-For college bound high school students with hearing loss who will
begin their junior or senior year in the fall of 2008
-July 19-24 or July 26-31, 2008
www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFP
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"Be Your Own Boss!" An Entrepreneurship
Learning Experience
Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
-Open to all high school students
-June 17-22, 2007
-Designed for students with a strong interest in entrepreneurship and
small business
-Residential camp guides participants from concept generation to
business plan
-Taught by Ph.D business faculty and successful entrepreneurs
-Deadline: June 1, 2007
http://www.onu.edu/a+s/summerinstitute/courses/business.shtml
Student Athletic Trainer Camp
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
-Open to all high school students
-June 24-26, 2007
-Designed for those interested in gaining skills as student athletic
trainers
-Explore Sports Medicine with presentations by certified athletic
trainers, demonstrations and lab sessions
-Experience campus life in the UK dorms
-Most events held at UK's E. J. Nutter Training Facility
-Cost: Overnight $325.00 / Commuter or four from same high school
$275.00
-Deadline: June 11, 2007
www.UKAthletics.com/trainingcamp
Startalk World Language Camp
-Open to all high school students
-July 16-20, 2007
-Presented by NKU College of Education and Human Services
-Free language instruction for ages 10-17
-Choose from Arabic, French, Japanese and Spanish
-Enrollment will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis
http://www.nku.edu/~worldlang/
Northern Kentucky University
Game Programming in Java
-Open to all high school students
-June 11-July 6 Mon-Fri 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
-Cost $25.00
-Introductory Java syntax, game programming logic, design and implement
computer programs that involve computer graphics, sounds and images
-Programming experience is not assumed or necessary
-Due to space limitations enrollment in the workshop is competitive
-Deadline: May 15, 2007
-http://www.nku.edu/~foxr/workshop/ (for
more info and application)
Kentucky Boys State
-Open to juniors boys
-June 3 - 8, 2007
-Held at Wendell Ford Training Center in western Kentucky
-Simon Kenton Post 20 of the American Legion offers to pay part or all
to help a youth attend
-Student members of this political program develop platforms and run
for mythical offices such as governor, representative, attorney
general, secretary of state and so on.
-Deadline to apply April 27, 2007
www.legion.org then go to
Programs/Events and click on Boys State
College of Mount St. Joseph
Cincinnati, OH
Athletic Training Workshop
-Introductory athletic training experience for students with an
interest in athletic training/sports medicine and physical therapy.
-Two days in July 10-11, 2007 9:00-4:00
-Cost $70.00
-Contact: Donna at 513-244-4890
-Deadline: June 29, 2007
Summer Camp for Prospective Educators
College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
-June 10-14, 2007
-Cost: All expense paid camp!
-Open to students who will be a junior or senior in the '07-'08 school
year
-25 students will be accepted
-Selection will be based on Academic record (minimum 2.0 GPA),
activities, honors, letter of recommendation
-Essay: Why I want a Career in Education
-Deadline: May 4, 2007
Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Academic and Computer Camp
-Introduction to computer programming
-For students entering grades 8-12 in the fall
-June 10-15, 2007
-Mornings: Learn programming language - either BASIC or C++
-Afternoon: Academic disciplines
-Cost: $300
-Deadline: May 1, 2007
Computer Camp
-For students entering grades 10-12 in the fall
-June 17-22, 2007
-Introduction to Java or Perl
-Cost: $350
-Deadline: May 1, 2007
University of Cincinnati College of
Engineering
Women in Engineering and Computer Science Summer Camp
-For students entering 9, 10, 11, 12th grade in the fall
-July 16-20, 2007
-Week long day camp to develop your interest in engineering and
computer science
-Cost: $200
-Deadline: June 15, 2007 -apply early as camp is limited to 40
students
Northern Kentucky University
in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education and
Future Educators of America
-Week-long residential camp for students interested in teaching as a
career
-Open to rising juniors and seniors (preference given to seniors)
-June 11-15, 2007
-Cost: None!
-Deadline: April 15, 2007
-Pick up a brochure from Mrs. Daugherty or call NKU (859) 572-5235 or
(859) 572-6126 for more information
University of Louisville Gifted Student Summer Program
-Open to students who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors in
the fall
-June 8 - June 29, 2007
-Choose to study Pre-calculus, calculus, computer science, biology,
chemistry, engineering, business, or english
-$600 per subject
-Deadline: April 20, 2007
http://giftedsummer.louisville.edu
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical
Center
Cincinnati, OH
Summer Internship Program
-Open to graduating seniors interested in pursuing a medical career
-June 19-August 10, 2007
-20 hours per week
-Paying a maximum of $1,000 ($6.25/hr.)
-Learn about careers in pediatric medicine
-Deadline: Noon, Tuesday, May 1, 2007
-Call (513) 636-9281 with questions
Apply online: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/research/undergrad/hs/hs-intern.htm
Northern Kentucky University
Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics (CINSAM)
-CINSAM summer camps are for students in grades 6-12
-Camps available: JAVA, Latino Fun with Science Camp, African American
Fun with Science Camp, CSI I, CSI II, CSI III, Astronomy Camp,
Engineers Camp, Women in Engineering, and Math Camp
-Descriptions and registration information can be found on their
website beginning March 8, 2007.
-Space is limited and some have grade level restrictions
-Deadline: May 11, 2007
-http://cinsam.nku.edu
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
School of Architecture
Career Discovery 2007
-June 17-29, 2007
-Open to upcoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors
-Career Discovery received an Editor's Choice Award for "Best Quality"
-Experience life on the campus of University of Notre Dame
-Insight offered into architectural history as well as skill and
responsibilities required in contemporary practice
http://architecture.nd.edu/academic_programs/discover.shtml
United States House of Representatives
U.S. Model Congress
-Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
-May 28-June 2, 2007
-Debate in the House Committee Rooms, walk through the Halls of
Congress, visit the House Floor
www.modelcongress.org
Summer at Georgetown University
Washington, DC
-Visit website to view courses available and dates of sessions
-Earn college credit while attending classes
-Live on campus, manage your own time, explore the rich culture of
Washington, and make lasting friendships
http://summer.georgetown.edu
Junior Statesmen Summer School
-Open to 8th - 11th grade students
-A challenging, dynamic academic experience for students who have a
passion for politics and government
-Choose from programs held at four colleges: Georgetown, Yale,
Princeton, or Stanford
-Dates: various sessions throughout the summer
-Rolling admission deadlines: Generally between January 1 and April 27,
2007
www.jsa.org
United State Naval Academy
Summer Seminar
-June 2-7, 2007 or June 9-14, 2007 or June 16-21, 2007
-Open to students entering their senior year in the fall
-Experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including the academic
program, physical training and midshipman life.
-Apply between Feb. 1 - March 31
www.usna.edu
NOTE: Other military academies also offer summer experience
programs. Check online to review Coast Guard, Merchant Marines,
and Air Force programs.
Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY
Science Summer Institute
-Open to current freshmen, sophomores or juniors
-3.0 GPA
-July 15-July 20, 2007
-Hands on learning at the Center for Ohio River Research and Education
at the TMC Biology Field Station and Bank of Kentucky Observatory of TMC
-Cost: $500 (financial assistance for those in need)
-Space is limited to only 15 qualified students who apply by May 25,
2007
-Applications are in the file bins
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
-Open to students entering junior or senior year
-One week in June
-Contact: Douglas McLaren
-Dept. of Forestry, University of Kentucky 859.257.2703
-SHDHS students have attended this program
University of Cincinnati
-EPA-UC Research Apprenticeship Program
-Open to current sophomores and juniors over 16 years old
-Contact: Dr. James Wade at UC 513.556.3556
American Youth Foundation
Voyage of Discovery
-One-week program held in the summer for 15-18 year olds
-SHDHS students have attended this program
www.ayf.com
Catholic University of America
-School of Architecture and Urban Studies
www.architecture.cua.edu
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
-Student Exchange Program for American and German high school students
www.USAGermanyScholarship.org
Toyota/Youth for Understanding
-Summer Exchange Scholarship Program
www.youthforunderstanding.org
Vanderbilt University Program for Talented Youth
Nashville, TN
-Open to students in grades 9-11
-Three week summer program
http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu.pty
National Youth Leadership Forums
-Forum weeks available:
-Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy; Medicine, Technology; Law
-Review website then see Mrs. Daugherty for nomination
-SHDHS students have attended these programs
www.nylf.org
National Young Leaders Conference
-Students examine the concept of leadership in the context of national
and global issues, covering both long-term trends and day-to-day events
by assuming the roles of government officials.
-Review website then see Mrs. Daugherty for nomination
-SHDHS students have attended these programs
www.cylc.org
National Student Leadership Conferences
-Conference weeks available:
Mastering Leadership; Intelligence & National Security; US Policy
& Politics; Forensic Science; International Diplomacy; Inside the
Arts; Medicine & Health Care; Engineering; Entrepreneurship &
Business; Law & Advocacy; NSLC Study Abroad.
-Review website then see Mrs. Daugherty for nomination.
-SHDHS students have attended this program
www.nslcleaders.org
Presidential Classroom
-Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
-Winter or summer 7-day sessions held in Washington DC
-Choose from seven different Presidential Classroom Programs (see
web site for details)
-Must have "B" average and active in school or community
-Financial aid information on website
-SHDHS students have attended this program
www.presidentialclassroom.org
The following was posted
on the AP Comp Sci listserve
per Mrs. Myatt (Jan. 2008):
Research Science Institute
http://www.cee.org/rsi
Office of Naval Research Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
http://www.asee.org/seap/index.cfm
University of New Hampshire Interoperability Laboratory - Summer =
Internship Program
http://www.iol.unh.edu/education/employment/internship.php
Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS)
http://www.umsl.edu/~sep/stars_desc.htm
http://tbp-highschool.mit.edu/highschool/