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SMITHSONIAN LATINO CENTER YOUNG AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Seniors graduating in 2010 will spend one week at
the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. at a training seminar
followed by a four-week internship at a cultural institution in their
local communities. The week internship is cost-free, and a stipend is
given at the end of the internship. More information and an application
are accessible at
www.latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm
UNIVERSITY
OF DAYTON WOMEN IN ENGINEERING
This one week camp from July 11-16 allows female
students to engage in some hands-on projects with University of Dayton professors, meet
with female engineers and engineering students, and visit a job site.
Girls who have just finished the 9th, 10th, 11th,
or 12th grades are eligible to attend. Cost is $475. Check
www.udayton.edu/engineering/hs_programs for more information and a registration
form. The application deadline is June 1.
WESTERN ILLINOIS ADVENTURES IN FILMMAKING
This program for current 9th, 10th,
and 11th graders runs from July 11th to 17th.
Cost is $499. Students produce a film from the script to the end
product under the guidance of an experienced filmmaker. The application
form is in Student Services or at
www.wiu.edu/NonCredit/conferences/youth. Applications will be
accepted as space permits.
OTIS SUMMER OF ART
This four week program from July 6 to July30 is for
students aged fifteen and older. Classes meet for seven hours daily and
include work in studio classes as well as a concentration in for more
in-depth study. See
www.otis.edu/continuing_education/summer_of_art/ for registration
forms and more information. The approximate cost of the program is
$2,700 and scholarships are available. Applications are accepted as
space allows.
PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
Located at Boston University, this six-week program
for ambitious high school students runs from June 27th to
August 7. The program seeks to increase students’ curiosity with
respect to the creative elements of mathematics. The cost is $2,700,
and financial aid is available. Applications are accepted until May 30,
2010. More information can be found at
www.promys.org
BROADREACH
Broadreach offers a range of educational travel
programs for students of all ages. Possibilities include marine biology
trips or eco-adventures in Costa Rica. Cost depends on the length of
the trip and destination. See
www.gobroadreach.com for more information.
BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP
Blue Lake Fine Arts camp is located in western
Michigan in the Manistee National Forest. Students can sign up for
two-week sessions in areas such as dance, theatre, piano, visual art,
and jazz. Tuition is $1,075 per two-week session. Go to
www.bluelake.org for more information and an application. RB
students possibly could qualify for a $480 discount on tuition. See Mr
Franko if you are interested in the scholarship.
KETTERING UNIVERSITY SUMMER WOMEN’S ENGINEERING PROGRAM
The Lives Improve Through Engineering (LITE)
Program at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan runs from July 18th
to July 30th. This program is for current junior girls.
Students will work on projects designing air bags, car seats, test
dummies, and artificial limbs. Applications and more information are at
www.kettering.edu/lite. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2010,
and the cost is $500.
AMERICAN LEGION ILLINOIS GIRLS STATE
Female students in their junior years can apply for
this one-week session learning about the government through
participatory activities including an election and party convention.
The program takes place at Eastern Illinois University from June 13th
to 19th and costs $200. Participants apply through their
local American Legion Auxiliary Unit. See Mr Franko if you are
interested in applying. Students can apply until all the spots are
taken.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY SUMMER FORENSICS INSTITUTE
Students participating in this two-week camp work
on their public speaking skills with high school and college coaches.
At the end of the two weeks students will perform their event in a
festival and receive feedback from several staff members. Cost is $995,
and the camp is open to current freshmen through juniors. Apply online
at
http://www.bradley.edu/continue/. Applications are due by June 18th.
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
This one-week program is open to current sophomores
or juniors and seeks to develop leadership skills through classroom
instruction and hands-on activities. Cost is $400 and includes lodging
at one of Bradley’s residence halls. Applications are due May 14th
and can be found at:
http://www.bradley.edu/ccd/summerenrichment.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The University of Chicago offers a range of
programs including college-level coursework, intensive language courses,
and a traveling academy in Greece. See
http://summer.uchicago.edu to learn more and apply. The Traveling
Academy deadline is April 15th, and all other program
applications are due May 15th.
DES PLAINES VALLEY REGION CAREER CAMPS
The Des Plaines Valley Region is a consortium of
six local high school districts providing students with opportunities to
explore different careers. They have free camps this summer dealing
with different areas such as health careers, first aid, food sanitation,
and computer science. Registration starts April 12th.
Follow this link to apply:
Career Camps.
CIP SUMMER PROGRAM
The College Internship Program (CIP) provides
individualized social, academic, career, and life skills instruction to
students with Asperger’s or Learning Differences. Their summer program
lets students experience life on a college campus for two weeks, while
pursuing individualized goals. The cost of the program is $3,875.
Applications can be found at
http://www.cipsummer.com/.
EIU LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREP CAMP
Eastern
Illinois University hosts this one-week camp from July 11th
to July 17th for minority students in the top 50% of their
class who are currently sophomores or juniors. The cost of the camp is
$20, since the rest of the expenses are met with a scholarship.
Students will gain knowledge of the application process and learn skills
helpful for being successful in college. The deadline for application
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ARCHITECTURE CAMPS
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale has a
range of summer camps including an architecture camp for high schoolers.
The camp runs from July 18th to July 23rd. The
cost is $499 and includes educational materials, camp instruction, and
room and board. Registration closes when space is filled. See
SIUC - Architecture for more information and a registration form.
LEWIS UNIVERSITY AVIATION SUMMER CAMP
In this camp, students will participate in aviation
classes, take a behind-the-scenes tour of O’Hare Airport, use the
university’s flight simulators, and fly along in a Cessna 172 every
day. The camp runs from June 21st to June 25th
and costs $1,250. If interested, register at
www.lewisu.edu/AviationSummerCamp. |
