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2014 JAG Summer Programs Bulletin Updated: Friday, April 25, 2014 Program information is posted in the order received I-Corps for Young Innovators: Bullis School, Potomac, MD July 14-July 25. FREE. Two-week summer program for rising high school seniors to learn how to turn a promising idea into a successful business. For more information and to sign up, email Marc Steren at
[email protected] or call 301-983-5701, x860. UNC Chapel Hill Next Generation SWING Program: 2-day on-campus event held June 13-14 for rising seniors who are interested in the field of social work. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Applications are available online https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_23uwgEq8kJriPMV and must be completed by May 1. Questions should be directed to Ashley McMillan at 919-843-6284 or
[email protected]. McDaniel College Summer Science Academy: Opportunity for rising seniors to explore science fields, get a glimpse of McDaniel and receive a $40,000 scholarship to McDaniel is admitted and enroll senior year. Explore areas of: forensic science, space & rocketry, robotics, real world physical science and engineering. The deadline to register is May 30. Apply online: http://www.mcdaniel.edu/information/calendars/summer-camps-conferences-graduations/summer-science-academy.
Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students: Programs offered include “Future Engineers Robot Design”, “Global Languages”, Space Engineering & Robotics”, “Computer Science and Creativity”, “Creative Writing” and more. Locations throughout the Maryland area at colleges, universities and the National Aquarium. Visit www.marylandpublicschools.org/summercenters. Financial aid opportunities are available. Program Manager: Stephanie Zenker (410) 767.0821. Wildlife Ecology Research at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, NY Summer 2014: 3-week residential program structured to give students the opportunity to learn the skills needed to participate in scientific investigations. More about Wildlife Ecology Research as well as application materials and scholarship information can be found online at www.huyckpreserve.org/wer. Students interested in scholarship monies are encouraged to apply by Friday, March 7 with all other applications due by Friday, May 2. Questions can be directed to the program director, Dawn O’Neal at
[email protected] or 518.797.3440. Camp Cardiac Summer 2014. 1-week summer day camp is open to high school students (including 2014 graduates) ages 15 and older interested in exploring careers in medicine. Visit www.campcardiac.org/apply.html. Maryland Leadership Workshops Summer 2014: Senior High Workshops (SHW) are available for students entering 9-12th grade in fall 2014. Week long residential programs on the campus of Washington College in Chestertown, MD. July 27-August 2. Workshops include: communication and presentation, advocacy, selfawareness, project planning, team building, conflict management, effective feedback, group dynamics and diversity. Since 1955, MLW’s unique model of peer-facilitated leadership development has empowered students to discover their own potential. Participants may earn Student Service Learning Hours (check with your high school SSL coordinator). Visit www.mlw.org to apply. For more information, contact the MLW office at 301.444.8623 or
[email protected]. Exploring Engineering at the University of Maryland (E2@UMD). Program eligibility includes young women in grades 10 and 11 with a strong interest in Engineering, Math, and/or Science. Program cost is approximately $900 and covers housing, meals, materials, and transportation once on campus. Two camp sessions offered beginning July 6. Live like a college student. Experience what college life is like in and out of the classroom. Interact with top-notch faculty and tour unique labs and facilities. In the evenings, enjoy movie nights, scavenger hunts, ice cream socials, and much more! For additional details and to download the application, visit www.wie.umd.edu or contact Bria Barry, Assistant Director,
[email protected] (301.405.3283). Early application is encouraged. Center Programs: SUMMER Programs; Summer Programs for Web Posting.doc; SummerPrograms.PDF
American Legion 2014 Girls State. Companion to Boys State program conducted by The American Legion Auxiliary for Young Women. Available to high school juniors. For more information contact the Auxiliary at
[email protected] or call 410.242.9519. Web site reference: www.alamd.org/Home/GirlsState_5-App_Sel_Process.html The George Washington University Pre-College Program 2014. Sessions begin July 6 with online options starting as early as May 19. Visit precollege.gwu.edu Hollins University HollinSummer Program. Includes an A Cappella Experience for rising 10-12 graders, Moving Dance/Making Dance for ages 12-16, Riders Who Are Going Places for rising 9-12 graders and Taking Joy in the Art of Creative Writing for rising 9-12 graders. Visit www.hollins.edu/hollinsummer or call 800.456.9595 for information. Philips Academy Andover Summer Session. An intense academic enrichment program that bring students together from all over the world for 5 weeks of student to Andover, Massachusetts on the campus of Philips Academy, the oldest incorporated boarding school in the US. The application process is extensive due to the academic rigor. Visit www.andover.edu/summer for frequently asked questions. The application process should begin as early as January. Admission is on a rolling basis. Visit www.andover.edu/summersessionapplication to download forms. Please note the courses offered are not for credit. There may be financial aid available. Questions? Call 1.978.749.4400 or email
[email protected]. Young Scholars Program offered by the University of Maryland. July 13-August 1. Invites high school students to an exceptional pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. Student can earn 3 university credits in just 3 weeks, pursue academic interests and discover career opportunities, participate in seminars, field trips, and social activities, explore university life at Maryland. For program details visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pc. American University Community of Scholars Summer Program at the School of International Service. Students will broaden their understanding of international relations by enrolling in a 3-credit college class taught by AU faculty. The class is complemented with guest speakers, briefings at government agencies and workshops to build college skills. Visit www.american.edu/sis/communityofscholars to apply and receive more information or call 202.885.2442
[email protected]. University of Southern California Summer Program for High School Students. Offers a preview of freshman year. Students explore Los Angeles as a laboratory for cultural learning beyond the traditional classroom. Programs are designed to combine college level course work, academic field trips, and structured extracurricular activities. Visit
[email protected] for more information and instructions on how to apply. 213.740.5679.
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