Summer Programs

In order to have your transcript sent, submit only the Transcript Release Form to Mrs. Fugitt in the School Counseling Department office.

When making your request, allow at least one week for processing the transcript, plus mailing time. Please note that during very busy times of the year, it may take up to two weeks to process a transcript request.

If you have additional questions, please contact the School Counseling department office at 203-341-1225.

Two weeks before the first application deadline, see your teacher/school counselor in person to ask if they would be willing to write a recommendation for you. If so, complete a Teacher/School Counselor Summer Program Recommendation Request Form and provide it to the person you are asking to write a recommendation. For online submission, provide the necessary link to the teacher/school counselor. For submission by mail, it's the student's responsibility to provide the teacher/school counselor with a stamped envelope addressed to the program. The teacher/school counselor will submit the recommendation directly to the program.

Choate Rosemary Hall - http://www.choate.edu/page.cfm?p=505 - Wide array of courses offered. Financial aid is available. International study in China, France, Oman and Spain is also offered.

Cornell University - http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/index.php - College credit. Variety of programs.

Cushing Academy - http://www.cushing.org/Page/Summer/Academics - ages 12-18, college prep, critical skills, ESL, studio art and more.

Emory University - http://precollege.emory.edu/ - Grades 11-12.

Fairfield University - http://www.fairfield.edu/academics/summerprograms/ - Summer scholars program and college credit courses.

Furman University - http://www2.furman.edu/sites/summer/Pages/default.aspx - 1-2 week programs Grades 11-12. Theater, graphic design, mock trial, leadership quest and more.

Georgetown University - https://summer.gwu.edu/- residential pre-college experience with many different programs.

Ithaca College - http://www.ithaca.edu/gps/summer_college/ - Grades 11 & 12, 3 weeks, 4 credits.

Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth - http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/grades7-12 - Grades 9-12, 3-week session, residential.

New York University - http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs/precollege.html - Grades 11-12, 5 weeks, 4 credits.

Northfield Mount Hermon School - http://www.nmhschool.org/summer-program - academic enrichment programs.

Northwestern University - http://sps.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/high-school-programs/ - 6-8 week program of challenging courses designed to give college experience to students who have finished their junior year of high school.

Summer Discovery – www.summerdiscovery.com - a pre-college enrichment program from 2-6 weeks, in California, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, New York, Massachusetts, England, and Italy. College credit.

Summerfuel - www.summerfuel.com - Harvard, Oxford, UC-Berkeley, UMass-Amherst; immersion programs in Spain, Italy, and France. Grades 9-12, depending on program.

Taft School - http://www.taftschool.org/summer/ - Liberal Studies program, grades 10-12.

Telluride Association Summer Program - http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students.html - individuals with a passion for learning, residential program, FREE! (except transportation), 6-week program, grades 10-11.

United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point - http://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/SitePages/Summer.aspx - Established to help all students, not just those considering West Point as a college option. 1 week, Grade 12, classes in academics, military training, physical fitness and intramural athletics.

University of Connecticut - http://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/ - academic enrichment program.

University of Maryland Young Scholars - http://www.ysp.umd.edu/index.php?slab=young-scholars-program - Grades 10-12, 3 weeks.

University of Southern California - https://summerprograms.usc.edu/apply/overview/ -Grades 9-12, 4 week sessions. College credit and non-credit programs.

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth - http://pty.vanderbilt.edu - 2 week residential program, grades 9-12.

Washington University in St. Louis - https://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/scholars - Two 5-week residential programs, Grades 11-12. Real college courses with 2 full semester courses compressed into 5 weeks. College credit.

Boston University - http://www.academyofmediaproduction.com - media production and programming, stay in BU dorm housing, 3 week program, grades 10-12.

Carnegie Mellon: Architecture, Art and Design, Drama, Music - http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/architecture.html (architecture), http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/art.design.html (art) http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/drama-course-schedule.html (drama) http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/music-course-schedule.html (music), Grades 11-12, scholarships available.

Colgate University - http://colgate.edu/community/summerprograms/academ... – 2-4 week sessions, ages 10-18, pursue musical studies through individual, class and group instruction; perform a wide range of instrumental and choral works in ensemble and concert; students may participate in several groups and on more than one instrument.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts (Summer Camp) - http://www.frenchwoods.com/ - Western NY, 1-12 weeks, residential.

New York Film Academy - https://www.nyfa.edu/summer_camp/programs/teen-camp.php – 4-6-week programs; each student will write, direct, shoot and edit their own films.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts - http://specialprograms.tisch.nyu.edu/page/hsstudents.html - 4 week residential program, earn 6 college credits.

Parsons School of Design Pre-College Academy - http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/pre-college-academy/ - 1 ½ week sessions, grades 9-12.

Penn Art and Architecture: Summer - www.jkcp.com - a 4 week intensive studio program in art and architecture.

Pratt Pre-College - https://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing-education-and-professional/pro-credit-programs/precollege/summer-programs/ - College level study in the creative arts, age 16+, 3 weeks.

Princeton University Summer Journalism Program - http://www.princeton.edu/sjp/ - Grade 11, 10 days, FREE.

School of the Museum of Fine Arts - http://www.smfa.edu/pre-college-summer-studio - Boston, 4 weeks, residential or commuter, scholarships available, visual arts.

Skidmore College - www.skidmore.edu/summer - 2-4 week courses for Skidmore credit in liberal, studio arts, dance, writing, music, etc. Grades 10-12. Current freshmen may enroll in non-credit studio art workshops.

Snow Farm - www.snowfarm.org - 2-4 week sessions in Williamsburg, MA. Open to 14 to 18 year olds, working in two studios of your choice in a small-group setting, with an emphasis on process, not product.

The Putney School - www.putneyschool.org/summer - Ages 14-17; Creative Writing, Arts Workshop, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, etc.

Wesleyan University Summer Residency in the Arts (Center for Creative Youth) - www.crec.org/ccy - Intensive study in the arts for ages 14+, morning classes allow major in a chosen art form (theater, musical theater, technical theater, music, dance, creative writing, filmmaking, visual arts, photography), afternoon classes are in interdisciplinary arts subjects, audition required, financial aid available.

Academy of Business Leadership Summer Business Institute - http://www.goabl.org/sbi.html - Grades 5-12, 1 month, location varies.

Bank of America Student Leaders - http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leader-eligibility-criteria.html#fbid=QbBqVUO3FoR - local internship & summit in DC, 8 weeks, grades 11 & 12, scholarship program.

Bentley University’s Wall Street 101 - http://www.bentley.edu/centers/trading-room/wall-street-101 - 5 days, non-residential.

Carroll University’s World Affairs Seminar - http://www.worldaffairsseminar.org/ -1 week, residential, scholarships available.

Economics for Leaders - http://www.fte.org/student-programs/economics-for-leaders-program - 1-week, residential, learn the “economic way of thinking.”

Global Youth Village - http://www.globalyouthvillage.org/participate/glob... - Blue Ridge Mountains, VA; 2 weeks, residential, small group leadership training.

National Student Leadership Counsel – Business & Entrepreneurship Program - http://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/business-entrepreneurship/ - 10 days, residential, scholarships available.

Penn Management and Technology Summer Institute - http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer-mt - 3 week College Credit summer program for rising seniors & select few juniors interested in Business and Technology.

Washington Internship Experience - http://www.workshops.org/site/internships.html - Washington, D.C.; residential, 3-6 weeks.

College of William and Mary: Pre–Collegiate Program in Early American History -http://www.wm.edu/as/niahd/precollegiatesummer/index.php - American History seen through the lens of the Virginia Experience, grades 11-12.

The Junior Statesmen Foundation - www.jsa.org/summer - 3 week residential programs for the study of government, history, speech communication, in conjunction with Georgetown, Princeton, Yale University of Virginia, and in Beijing, China.

 

Concordia Language Villages - http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/ - Minnesota, 4 weeks, residential, languages: Danish, Finnish, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish.

Sarah Lawrence College - https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/summer/pre-college/ - 3 week programs ,Grades 11- 12, Residential Program: Web Programming, Arabic, Masterworks of Fiction.

Boston University PROMYS: Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists - www.promys.org - . An intensive 6 week experience in creative mathematical exploration. Financial aid available.

Carnegie Mellon: SAMs: The Summer Academy for Mathematics & Science - http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html - Grade 11, 6 weeks, no feeds for tuition, housing, & dining; have to pay for books, supplies, transportation and recreational expenses.

PZ Math: http://pzmath.com/ PZ Math Calculus Prep is a one-week camp that will prepare you for the Calculus curriculum. Locations in Westport, CT and Newtown, MA.

Ross Mathematics Program - http://u.osu.edu/rossmath/ - 6 weeks, residential, ages 15-18.

Clarkson University - https://www.clarkson.edu/news/young-scholars-program-high-school-students-summer - Young Scholars Program for rising juniors and seniors – develop Engineering, Marketing Analysis and Social Policy for hypothetical town and development plans. 1 week.

Department of the Navy Engineering Apprenticeship Program - http://seap.asee.org/ - Grades 9-12, 8 weeks, commuter, FREE + $3,300 stipend.

Engineering Education Service Center: Pre-engineering summer camps - http://www.engineeringedu.com/store/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=8

Georgetown University Computer Science - http://scs.georgetown.edu/courses/716/computer-science-i

Girls on Ice - http://girlsonice.org/ - Alaska & Washington (Cascades), wilderness science education program for girls, scholarship program, 12 days, residential.

iD Tech Teen Academies - https://www.idtech.com/teens/programming/ - Ages 13-18, two weeks, commuter or residential, located on 20+ college campuses .

Michigan State Introduction to Robotics Engineering - https://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/summer-pro... - 1 week, residential, grades 10-12.

MITES Program at MIT (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) - http://web.mit.edu/mites/ - Grade 11, 2 weeks, FREE.

NASA: Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience - http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/INSPIRE_Project.html - Grades 9-12, NASA Facilities, FREE.

NASA: Pre-College Internship - https://intern.nasa.gov/ - Grade 12, FREE.

Notre Dame Introduction to Engineering - http://www3.nd.edu/~iep/ - 2 weeks, residential.

PREFACE at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - http://doso.rpi.edu/update.do?catcenterkey=87 - Grades 10-11, 3 weeks, FREE.

SEA semester - http://www.sea.edu/high_school_programs - 3 week programs for grades 10-12, academic programs with hands-on at-sea experiences, application process, financial aid available.

Smith College – www.smith.edu/summerprograms/ssep - 4-week residential program for women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine, Grades 9-12.

Stanford EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research - http://explore.stanford.edu/ - Grades 9-12, 1 month, Stanford University (non-residential program).

Stanford Institute of Medicine Summer Research Program - http://simr.stanford.edu/ - Grades 11 & 12, 8 weeks, FREE & stipend, commuter only.

Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - http://vetsites.tufts.edu/avm/programs/high-school...- 2 week sessions offered to middle school, high school and college students. Get a realistic look at what attending veterinary school is like.

University of Maryland Women in Engineering: Exploring Engineering - http://www.wie.umd.edu/k12/e2atumd - Grades 10-11, 2 weeks, $900 (scholarships available).

University of Michigan - www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss -mathematics and science courses.

University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Research Academy - http://www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool/academies/chemistry - chemical sciences, 3 weeks, commuter or residential, 1 year high school chemistry required.

University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wisconsin Engineering Summer Program - http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp/program.html -Grades 11-12, 6 weeks, FREE + stipend.

U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program - http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM/index.php - science, technology, engineering, and math program

WPI Frontiers Program - http://www.wpi.edu/academics/k12/frontiers.html - Science, Math, and Engineering. Grades 11 & 12.

Curry College - http://www.curry.edu/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-programs/special-programs/ld-program---pal/summer-programs/the-college-search-east.html - “Learning Academy” based on the PAL program (Program for Advancement of Learning) a comprehensive support program college able students with learning disabilities. Grade 12, 2 week, residential program.

Landmark College - http://www.landmark.edu/academics/summer-and-january-programs/high-school - 3 week session, Grades 11-12, individualized approach and intensive focus. Program for college students with learning difficulties. Financial aid available.

Beacon College - Summer for Success High School Program - Beacon College summer program aims to give college-bound high school students who learn differently the skills, confidence and preparation to successfully transition from high school. Core courses are structured to meaningfully prepare students for college to be more effective and confident learners.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Summer Experience for Students with Learning Disabilities -This two-week summer program is designed for graduating high school students and rising seniors who want exposure to college-prep skills. Students with a documented language-based learning disability are eligible for the summer experience.

Mercyhurst University - CREATE Summer Program - A nationally acclaimed summer experience to help potential students determine whether they are ready for the demands of college life. Students live in a Mercyhurst residence hall, eat in the college cafeteria, enroll in a three-credit college course and interact with fellow students in a variety of social activities and settings. The students also participate in the College 101 Series and the Mini Lecture Series that assist in orienting them to college offices and expose the participants to different faculty and lecture styles.

College Living Experience - Summer Exploration - CLE’s 3-week Summer Exploration program in Denver, Colorado is a unique opportunity for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates to personally experience the next step toward gaining independence.

Abbey Road Overseas Programs - www.goabbeyroad.com - emphasis on cultural and language immersion in Europe.

AFS - www.afs.org/usa - community service, language skills, and cultural activities programs. 2-8 week programs.

American International School in Salzburg - www.ais-salzburg.at - German language learning.

ASA - www.asaprograms.com - academic study/cultural immersion programs for high school students. Spain, France & Italy.

Columbia University - www.ce.columbia.edu/hs - Sessions in: NYC, Barcelona, Beijing & Jordan. Rigorous pre-college academic program, grades 9-12.

Edu-Culture Immersion - http://educulture.com/ - France & Spain, 4 weeks, language immersion.

EF Educational Tours - www.eftours.com - hundreds of tours all over Europe and Asia from 6-33 days.

Nacel Open Door - www.nacelopendoor.org - An educational organization that promotes international understanding through family home stays. Improve foreign language and intercultural skills. All programs have a language requirement. Ages 13-18.

Oxbridge Academic Programs The Oxford Tradition - http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com - Grades 8-12; England, Spain & France. 160 academic courses offered.

Oxford Advance Studies Program - www.oasp.ac.uk - academic and cultural summer courses for high school students in Oxford.

Summer Discovery - www.summerfun.com - enrichment courses, community service, recreation and travel in England and Italy.

The Experiment in International Living - https://www.experiment.org/ - students looking to discover the world through hands-on educational experiences.

University of Dallas - http://www.udallas.edu/travel/ - Rome, Italy.

Global Works Travel - www.globalworkstravel.com - community service, language learning and adventure travel trips in the U.S. and abroad. Ages 14-18.

Putney Student Services - www.goputney.com - 4-week programs. Participants immerse themselves in local communities in developing countries and disadvantaged communities, such as South Africa, India, Vietnam, Cambodia and China, doing such things as setting up a wilderness camp site or improving a local water supply system, building houses, studying history, economics, and languages. Simple living conditions. Grades 9-12.

Visions Service Adventures - www.visionsserviceadventures.com - 3 or 4-week programs. Ages 14-18. Community service experiences in cross-cultural settings in and outside the U.S. blending community service work, intercultural learning and outdoor adventure. Some trips require 2 years of high school Spanish or French. Simple living conditions.

Volunteer Solutions - https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com - international volunteer opportunities in the fields of Medical internships, Childcare, teaching, women empowerment, community development and wildlife conservation.

Broadreach - www.gobroadreach.com - Focus on cultural appreciation, skill building and education, especially in marine sciences. Hands-on learning. 2-4 week trips worldwide.

Overland - www.overlandprograms.com - grades 4-12, 1-6 week programs. Hiking, bicycle touring, writing, service, field studies and language & exploration abroad opportunities throughout the world.

Sail Caribbean - www.sailcaribbean.com - Programs for teens completing grades 6 – 12 ranging from 12 – 24 days. Focus on sailing, diving, marine biology or environmental science. No sailing or watersports experience is necessary. Based in the BVI; programs are offered in the BVI and Leeward Islands.

The Road Less Traveled - www.theroadlesstraveled.com - Ages 13-19. Trips worldwide – community service, cultural immersion, backpacking, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, mountain climbing, etc.

Where There Be Dragons - www.wheretherebedragons.com/programs/summer-abroad-programs - Ages 15+. 4-6 weeks. Rugged wilderness exploration, Service work, home-stays, and independent study projects in Asia, Africa, Latin America. Off-the-beaten-path travel. Physically challenging exploration through jungle and mountain trekking, ocean kayaking and horse treks.

Wilderness Ventures - www.wildernessventures.com - ages 13–21. Emphasizing wilderness travel and group leadership skills in the Rockies, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Hawaii and abroad. Emphasis on group communication, problem solving, decision making. Community service trips. Financial aid available.