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Summer Counseling Programs
The following opportunities are available to all NAHS students who meet program qualifications. Application deadlines vary; it is the student's responsibility to meet all program deadlines in a timely fashion.
summer 2010 programs
SummerScience@Jefferson | June 21 - July 16, 2010
Biomedical Sciences for High School Students
Course work is as follows:
Week One: Molecular Biology
Week Two: Cell Biology and Protein Chemistry
Week Three: Pathology and Anatomy
Week Four: Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Application deadline is April 23, 2010 and the program fee is $2,200.
University of Pennsylvania | July 7 - July 30, 2010
2010 Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology
Take your interest in science and math to the next level and apply it to cutting-edge technology in Biotechnology, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Nanotechnology, or Robotics for a three-week course. Application deadline is March 25th. Please see Miss Armstrong for more details.
Boston University
Various programs running through June, July, and August, each costing $1,100.
High School Honors: 6-week residential program where students take two BU undergraduate courses, earning up to 8 transferable college credits
Research Internship in Science & Engineering: 6-week residential program where students work in a lab conducting scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor
Summer Challenge : 2-week residential program. Enrolling in two non-credit seminars designed specifically for the program, students can explore the subjects of abnormal psychology, business, creative writing, engineering, history of Boston, infectious diseases, international politics, journalism, law, mass communication, nutrition, persuasive writing, topics in philosophy, and visual arts.
Summer Preview : 2-week commuter program in which students can delve into one subject and look ahead to the college experience. Students choose from either Discovering Biology or Learning the Art of Writing.
For more information on these programs, please see Miss Armstrong in Guidance.
The College of William and Mary
1st session: June 27 - July 17, 2010; 2nd session: July 18 - August 7, 2010
Select from either course: "From the Found of Jamestown through the American Revolution" or "From the American Revolution through the American Civil War." Both courses will be offered during both sessions.
Application deadline is April 22, 2010. Program costs $3,990. See Miss Armstrong for more details.
Barnard College Pre-College Programs
• Liberal Arts Program: June 27 - July 24,2010; two courses from a variety of topics over 4 weeks
• Liberal Arts Intensive: June 27 - July 2, 2010; one course on a variety of topics over 1 week
• Young Women's Leadership Institute : July 11 - July 17, 2010; class in womens' studies and workshops on leadership
Class topics include: Architecture, Art, Theater and Film, Psychology, Sociology, Writing, Literature, International Affairs, Economics, Music, Dance, Urban Studies, Art History, English as a Second Language.
For more information, call 212.854.8866 or visit www.barnard.edu/pep.
The George Washington University
Session One Courses include:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Election Politics
• Crime and Justice
• Photojournalism: Media in Focus
• Writing the City
Session Two Courses include:
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Going Green: Service and Policy
• Theater: On-Stage and Off
• Robotics
• Women's Leadership
For more information, go to www.precollege.gwu.edu or call 202.994.6360.
Drexel University Summer Institute Programs | June 27 - July 31, 2010
Drexel University Summer Institute Programs include:
Le Bow College of Business
Camp Business
Camp StartUP
Camp Impact
Camp XChange
College of Engineering
ASM International Materials Camp
Summer Mentorship Program
Summer Music Technology Program
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Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
Architecture
Exploring Design and Merchandising and Fashion
Discovering Interior Design
Music Industry
Earle Macke School of Law
Pre-Law Summer Institute
College of Medicine
Mini-Med Summer Camp
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For more information about these programs, go to www.drexel.edu/summer.
Also offered by the iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Techonology, is the Drexel University Computing Academy (DUCA) -- formerly known as the PA Governor's School of Excellence for Information, Society and Technology.
DUCA is a five-week course open to current high school sophomores and juniors. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in exploring computer and information science. Students who successfully complete the program and subsequently enroll at Drexel University will receive a $3,000 renewable scholarship. For more information, visit www.drexel.edu/duca.
Hollins University "Hollinsummer" | July 11 - July 23, 2010 (2 week program)
Full of fun and learning! You'll take two non-credit classes, live on campus with students from all over the country and enjoy a full program of extracurricular activities.
Choose from these topics:
Creative Writing
Exploring Pottery
Leadership for Results
Modern Dance
So You Want to Be President Someday?
Painting
Explorations in Forensic Chemistry
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Exploring Digital Storytelling
The Global Gastronomer: A Trek Around the World's Cuisines
Photography
Psychology: The Human Id
Video Production
Sports and Rock Climbing Clinics
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Applications are accepted until all spaces are filled. Please see Miss Armstrong for more information.
Community College of Philadelphia | July 12 - July 16, 2010
CCP offers two 1-week science summer camps from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Camp One focuses on Engineering as applied to solving real world problems. Camp Two focuses on Forensics from the perspectives of both Biology and Chemistry.
Each camp is free and each will be open to 20 registrants. Deadline for submission is April 14, 2010. See Miss Armstrong for an application.
Columbia University
Columbia is offering three study program opportunities for high school students. These are:
Study in Barcelona at the University of Barcelona
Immerse yourself in Barcelona's history and culture with courses in art, architecture, urban development and Spanish language.
Study in New York City at Columbia University
Courses offered include the arts, sciences, law, business, engineering, politics, college prep, and liberal arts.
Study the Middle East at Columbia and King's Academy in Jordan
Explore the history and culture of the Arab world, with travel and study in New York and Jordan.
Please see Miss Armstrong for more information.
Temple University
Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
July 6 - August 5, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:30 - 11:45 am
Temple Main Campus: Engineering Building
Provides laboratory experience where students build autonomous, programmable mobile robots. Cost of program for PA residents is $550. Application deadline is May 12. Please see Miss Armstrong for an application.
Temple University
Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
July 6 - August 5, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:30 - 11:45 am
Temple Main Campus: Engineering Building
Provides laboratory experience where students build autonomous, programmable mobile robots. Cost of program for PA residents is $550. Application deadline is May 12. Please see Miss Armstrong for an application.
Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy
Fort Pickett, VA | July 4 - 17 and July 25 - August 7
Cadets gain confidence and practical life skills from being faced with, and overcoming, mentally and physically challenging obstacles. For students interested in getting a glimpse of military life or seeking an adventure beyond the average summer camp. Go to www.mlacamp.com for more information.
University of Chicago
Programs offered include the following:
• Research in the Biology Sciences: a laboratory-based research program
• Stones and Bones: geological study, camping, and excavating fossils with Field Museum Vice President of Research and Collections Lance Grande
• Ancient Egyptian Language, Culture and History: reading hieroglyphs and going behind-the-scenes at Chicago's own Oriental Institute
• Traveling Academy: a travel-study program to Greece, focusing on ancient Greek history and culture, particularly drams
• Field Studies in Urban Society: neighborhood-based research and analysis
• American Law and Litigation: examining the legal system and developing trial skills
• Collegiate Writing: honing analytical writing skills while debating crucial social issues
• The Science of Sustainability: tracking the impact of climate change on biodiversity
• Developmental Psychology: uncovering how we learn, choose, and relate to others
• Creative Writing Workshop: developing the skills of talented writers
Application deadline for Traveling Academy is April 15th. Application deadline for Insight, RIBS, Stones & Bones, and Summer Quarter undergraduate course offering is May 15th. Please see Miss Armstrong for various class dates.
Catholic University of America
Experiences in Architecture 2010 | July 12 - 30, 2010
An intense 3-week workshop for students interested in architecture or other design related fields. The program includes: field sketching, visits to practicing architects, field trips throughout Washington D.C., museum visits, and studio design projects. Go to http://architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms for more information.
Philadelphia University: Tomorrow's Successful Leaders Conference
June 28 - July 1, 2010 | Early Registration fee: $450; after 4/15: $495
This conference will allow students to:
• Capture a better appreciation of role models and leaders throughout life, from forefathers through today.
• Acknowledge the importance of goal setting in everyday life, and learn basic principles to set, and acheive, goals.
• Learn to avoid budget busters in early adult life in order to live a financially successful life. This will include goal setting for personal and financial priorities.
• Participate in hands-on opportunities with a community project, realizing the parallel of successful living with successful leading within your own community.
• Develop leadership tools and personal resources to make the most out of every life situation moving forward.
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