| Vermont Institute on Health and Wellness Institute Details: VIHW is a week-long intensive residential summer experience for high school students from every region of Vermont. Guided by leaders in the health and wellness fields, students explore the vast world of preventative medicine, learning body science and optimal wellness. From yoga instructors to medical doctors, students investigate and ask questions with a variety of skilled professionals. Students are empowered to live a happier, healthier, life. Important dates: Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 Program week: June 22-28, 2008 Location: Champlain College Burlington, Vermont. TUITION COST: $660 www.vihw.org |
| Job Corps Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives. Eligibility To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements: ▪ Be 16 through 24; ▪ Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; ▪ Meet income requirements; and, ▪ Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment. Funded by the United States Congress, Job Corps has been training young adults for meaningful careers since 1964. If you're interested in joining the Job Corps program or finding out more about it, call (800) 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627. http:jobcorps.dol.gov |
| Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs: Advanced Placement/Early Action, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy When: June 27 - August 7, 2009 www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college precollege@andrew.cmu.edu/412-268-2082 |
| CIEE CIEE's high school study abroad programs and GAP year abroad programs provide U.S. high school students and recent graduates with an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. Since 1947, CIEE has sent over 50,000 U.S. youth to locations around the globe. These programs allow U.S. high school students and recent high school graduates to study abroad, work abroad, and/or volunteer to become fully immersed in the language, culture, and people of another country. High School Study Abroad Programs CIEE offers study abroad high school programs for U.S. students in eight destination countries: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Japan Summer Program, and Spain. These study abroad programs are designed for individuals ages 15-18 years. Students get to: Experience language study abroad while attending local schools, Live with a native host family, Choose from full school year (10 months) or high school semester abroad (5 month) options, and Participate in local community activities. Gap Year Abroad Programs for Recent U.S. High School Graduates CIEE offers Gap year abroad travel to: China, Japan, Chile, Chile + Spain Duo, the Dominican Republic, France, Spain, and Costa Rica Internship. Our programs include: A five- to ten-month gap year opportunity Living and sharing meals with a host family Enrollment in a language immersion program or language classes Gap year volunteer work doing community service English teaching internship for select countries Trips and excursions to important historical and cultural studies. For more information: www.ciee.org or 1.800.40.STUDY or hsabroad@ciee.org |
| Landmark College Summer Programs: For students who learn differently. Summer programs are based on sucessful learning strategies and skills, and the latest techniques in learning. Who: High School Juniors and Seniors, College-Bound High School Graduates, Current College Students For more information: www.landmark.edu, or admissions@landmark.edu/802-387-6718 |
| Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program Which Scientist Are You? Explore your interests this summer at Smith College. Learn about the biology of women athletes, design with engineers or unlock the mystery of your own DNA. The 2009 Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program is open to girls entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in fall 2009. For more information contact the Office of Educational Outreach: 413-585-3060, edoutreach@smith.edu, or www.smith.edu/ssep. |
| School of VISUAL ARTS/ Pre-College Programs for High School Students Summer Programs The Pre-College Programs at SVA are designed for students who want to enhance their creative skills, learn more about a particular art field, and develop a portfolio. In the summer program, students will explore a range of general topics within a chosen field of study. Students will receive three credits for successful completion of the summer program. For additional information or to register, please contact the Office of Admissions at: Pre-College Program, School of Visual Arts, 209 East 23rd St., NY, NY 10010-3994; 212-592-2100; admissions@sva.edu; or www.sva.edu. |