This page contains information regarding summer educational and leadership
camp offerings at various institutions. Most of these camps require fees
for attendance. If you are unable to access the links provided, please come
to the Student Services Office for more information and/or paper
applications to the desired camps. Most of the programs are located on
college and community college campuses. Some are day camps and some are
residential. Most camps have registration deadlines. Interested students
are encouraged to send in their applications to attend summer camps ASAP.
Internet Links
*Clemson University in Clemson, SC offers summer courses for
middle school &
high school students. sample subjects include: chemistry, DNA
science,
engineering graphics, advanced robotics, computer graphics, and
much more.
Applications are due by May 1st. Learn more about the programs
online.
Follow the link below.
Clemson Summer Science Camps
*Columbia University offers pre-college courses for grades 9-12.
Columbia University Pre-College Summer Course Offerings
*Duke University offers outstanding summer programs for gifted
students who
are searching for a summer learning opportunity. Information is
available
online at the link below. Apply early. Space is limited.
Duke Summer Programs for Gifted Students
*Forensic Science Camp at Appalachian State University:
June 24-27, 2009 or July 15-18, 2009
Register online through the website.
Appalachian State University Summer Forensic Science Camp
*Furman University offers summer scholars one week programs in a
variety of
disciplines: ecology, psychology, French, googling earth, graphic
desigh,
leadership, theater, fitness for life, video for the web, mock
trial,
Spanish, and writing about film. Check their web site for more
detailed
information.
Furman Summer Scholars
*Harvard University is offering a summer institute on college
admissions
during the week of June 21-26, 2009. Visit their website for
more detailed
information.
Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions
*Page Program in Washington, DC. Current sophomores or juniors
may apply to
be a page in the US House of Representatives. Students must be
16 years of
age & must have a 3.0 GPA in core academic courses. Interested
students
should apply ASAP. Applications are expected to be higher than
in past
years with Obama as President.
US House of Representatives Page Program
*Super Camp at Wake Forest University is a dynamic & engaging
learning &
life skills camp tht helps kids raise their grades, confidence, &
motivation. Two camps are offered: Senior Forum for students
entering grades
9-12 in the fall and a Junior Forum for students entering grades
6-8. A
Parent Weekend is also offered where parents can learn some of
what the
students are learning at the camp & to help parents stay more
involved
during the school year. All programs are residential. Learn more
by
visiting the website.
Super Camp Website
* The University of Virginia offers a variety of fun and
educational
programs in Washington, DC throughout the summer. Check the
website for
detailed information.
University of Virgina Summer Camps in Washington, DC
* Curie Academy at Cornell University: The academy's target
population is
rising junior & senior high school girls interested in
engineering careers.
Follow the link below for more information.
Curie Academy at Cornell University
*Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge: The FELC will be held in 2
sessions
this summer @ Wingate University in Wingate, NC: June 14-18, 2009
and June 21-
25, 2009. This is a 5 day residential program where students
learn about free
market economics, and create businesses in small groups that
provide products
and/or services to other members of the camp. Students create
business &
marketing plans, pay taxes & maintain accounting records for
their companies.
Community & business leaders serves as daily speakers to lend
sound advice to
hopeful entrepreneurs. The cost to students for the camp is only
$75 because
of the support of private contributors. Camp is geared to rising
sophomores,
juniors, & seniors. Learn more about the program/apply by
following the link
below.
Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge Link
*University of Virginia 4 Star Camps are offered for academic
enrichment &
SAT preparation. The University of Virginia also offers sports
camps. Follow
the link for more information.
4 Star Camps @ the University of Virginia Link
*Broyhill Leadership Conference - has been teaching goal setting,
leadership,
communication, self-concept, & cooperation since 1982. Rising
10th-12th
graders are challenged to learn, develop, & practice these skills
during the
5 day/4 night conference.
Broyhill Leadership Conference Link
*NC State University is offering summer reading skills and speed
reading
programs for children and adults in Wilmington. These classes are
being
offered by NC State's Office of Professional Development and are
being taught
by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading
Development. For
more information, call: 800-978-9596 or follow the link below.
NC State Office of Professional Development
*Martha Guy Summer Institute for futute business leaders at
Appalachian State
University is a 3 week adventure into the world of business and
leadership
for current high school juniors. Applications are available
online. Follow
the link below.
Martha Guy Summer Leadership Institute Link
*Duke University offers Duke Youth Programs sponsored by Duke
University
Continuing Studies department. These are enrichment programs
designed for
academically motivated students. Programs are offered in the
arts, science,
engineering and creative writing. More information can be found
by following
the link below.
Duke University Summer Youth Programs
*Junior Statesmen Summer School offers advanced level courses for
high
school/college credit in government at these prestigious
universities:
Georgetown, Piinceton, Stanford, and Yale. Topics include
leadership & public
service, cyberpolitics, international relations, media &
politics, and the
civil rights movement. Follow the link for more detailed
information.
Junior Statesmen Summer School Link
*Oxford Advanced Studies Program: (July 7-31, 2009) It offers
international
students the opportunity to combine an in-depth and stimulating
educational
experience with an exciting range of social and cultural
activities and
visits.
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
*Rober E. Cook Honors College Summer Honors Program at Indiana
University of
Pennsylvania: July 12-25, 2009. Highly selective. Courses are
offered in
Environmental Biology, Biochemistry, Business/Economics, &
Chemistry. A
guaranteed minimum college scholarship of $1,250 per year or
$5,00 over four
years will be offered to all rising seniors attending the 2009
summer honors
program and are accepted to the Robert E. Cook Honors College at
IUP. Paper
application is available in Student Services.
Robert E. Cook Honors College
FOLLOWING ARE LISTINGS OF SUMMER PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR MINORITY
AND
HISTORICALLY UNDER-REPRESENTED STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
New Hanover County Schools Website
*Black Excel
Black Excel Link
*College Horizons is a program for rising sophomore and junior
Native
American students. The college sites of this program vary from
summer to
summer. Last year's programs were conducted at Duke University
and Lawrence
University.
College Horizons Link
*Dedicated Engineers Summer Program
Dedicated Engineers Link
*Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Summer Program
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Link
*INROADS Summer Program
INROADS Link
*CATALYST Academy at Cornell University: This program's intent is
to reach
African American, Latino & Native American students interested in
science,
technology, engineering and math careers. It is offered to rising
sophomores, juniors, & seniors
CATALYST Academy at Cornell University Link
WECAAARE Education Foundation
WECAAARE Link
*California Institute of Technology Young Engineering & Science
Scholars
Program is designed to reach historically under-represented
students in
science & engineering: rising sophomores & juniors.
CIT Young Engineering & Science Scholars Program Link
*Carleton College Liberal Arts Experience is designed to reach
rising junior
African American students.
Carleton College Libersl Arts Summer Experience Link
*Howard University Summer Enrichment Program and Recruitment is
offered for
African American/Latino students applying for admission to health
professions in the CPNAHS at Howard University.
Howard University Summer Enrichment Program/Recruitment Link
*STUDENTS THAT ARE READY (S.T.A.R.) Academies at Lehigh
University: Program
is designed to reach economically and academically disadvantaged
and/or at-
risk middle and high school students.
S.T.A.R. Academies at Lehigh University Link
*Massachusetts Institute of Technology MITES summer program is
offered to
rising seniors from first-generation and historically under-
represented
population groups in science & technology.
MITES Summer Program Link
*Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute PREFACE Summer Program is
offered to
rising sophomores & juniors interested in engineering &
technology careers.
The camp this offered to historically under-represented students
in science
& technology.
PREFACE Summer Program @ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Link
*University of Notre Dame African American Scholars Program is
offered to
Catholic African American high school students. More information
may be
obtained by following the link below.
Notre Dame African American Scholars Program Link
*Latino Community Leadership Seminar is offered through Notre
Dame
University to rising senior Latino students. Follow the link
below for more
informaton.
Latino Community Leadership Seminar Link
*STRIVE at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a program designed
to reach
African American, Latino, and Native American rising junior &
senior
students interested in engineering careers.
STRIVE Program Link
This program is a preparatory & professional development program
geared toward inderserved & underrepresented students who are
interested in exploring the outstanding career opportunities in
pharmaceutical sciences & learning how to be competitive in
admissions processes.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2009
Carolina Pharmacy L.E.A.D. Program for High School