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Summer Opportunities
Updated 11/20/2007

COMING SUMMER 2008 OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS!
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DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2007 --  KEEP IN MIND FOR SUMMER 2008!

Alfred University Equestrian Camps
The equestiran camps create a wonderful opportunity for all levels or riders from beginners through advanced; for ages 10-16.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.alfred.edu/summer.   DEADLINE:  May 4, 2007

Boston University Summer Term High School Programs
Choose a six-week honors program to earn college credit or conduct scientific research OR a two-week program to preview college life and coursework.  Information is available online at www.bu.edu/summer/highschool.

Boston University Tanglewood Institute Summer Music Program for Young Artists
For ages 15-18, auditions will be held in Boston February 9, 10, 11 and 12. For more information go to www.bu.edu/tanglewood.

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs
This is an opportunity to live five miles from downtown Pittsburgh from June 30th through August 10th and take classes in architecture, art, design, drama and music. For more information visit the Guidance Office or visit
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.

Celebration Barn Theater
Celebration Barn offers a full season of intense, creative and focused performance-study programs with world-class teachers, all in the stunnng foothills of the western Maine mountains.  Information and registration form is available at www.celebrationbarn.com.

Champlain College Summer Institute in Information Technology
9 days using state-of-the-art equipment to explore and create ditial video, game design, web strategy and design, html, and object-oriented programming.  Go to
www.champlain.edu.

Curry College Learning Academy
See what a difference a week can make with a summer program for high school students (seniors in the class of 2008) with learning disabilities.  Information is available in the Guidance Office or online at www.curry.edu (search for "Learning Academy").  DEADLINE: May 15, 2007

Hartwick College Summer Music Festival
Attend small seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics. Work closely with world-renowned faculty and guest artists. Two sessions for talented musicians 13-22 years old: July 1-15 and July 15-29. For more information see Guidance or visit www.hartwickmusicfestival.org.

Harvard Summer School
This is an opportunity to sample college life at Harvard! During the summer program, you will take classes, meet other students, and partake in the social and recreational activities available. There are four and eight week options and academic focus areas include math, writing, economics, languages, drama and more. For more information visit the Guidance Office or go to www.ssp.harvard.edu.

Ithaca Summer College for High School Students
Experience college in Ithaca, NY, through one-week, three-week and five -week courses.  College credit is give for some of the courses.  Information is available in the Guidance Office or online at www.ithaca.edu/summercollege.

Landmark Volunteeers
2-week summer volunteer opportunities available at 52 cultural, environmental, historical and social service organizations across the country.  Work in a team with 12 other high school students who, like you, want to make a difference in the world around them..  Go to www.volunteers.com.

Lots to Gardens
From June 20 through Augusts 17 youth and community members work to stop hunger and build community by creating community gardens and green spaces in Lewiston.  Information is available in the Guidance Office or online at www.lotstogardens.org.  DEADLINE:  April 13, 2007

Maine Theatre Dance Academy
USM and Portland Ballet offer high school-age students an opportunity to study musical theatre dance in a workshop setting July 9-14.  Register online at www.usm.maine.edu/summer/special/youth.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Individual Enrichment Program Summer Seminar
Designed to help students make the transition from high school to college both academically and socially, this is an intensive month-long program that emphasizes academic achievement and student success. Information is available in the Guidance Office or online at www.mcla.edu/iesummer.

Northeastern University
High school advanced placement college-level courses. For information and class offerings, visit www.spcs.neu.edu/summerschool.

Pace University Summer Scholars Program
Current sophomores and juniors experience New York City through one of nine one-week intensive courses being offered July 15-21.  Go to  www.pace.edu/summerscholars.  DEADLINE:  June 22, 2007

Southern Maine Theatre Academy
This week-long residential camp gives high school-age students a basic understanding of performance concepts and introduces them to the skills needed to create a stage production.  Register online at
www.usm.maine.edu/summer/special/youth.

Students Conserving America
Three to five week tuition-free summer service opportunities working on and conserving public lands.  Information and application are available online at www.theSCA.org.

United States Military Academy (West Point) Summer Leaders Seminar
Provides 800 eleventh graders nationwide the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical and leadersip development programs at a service academy. information available in the Guidance Office or online at forms.admissions.usma.edu/AL.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2007; online application.

University of Vermont Performing Arts Sessions
Earn college credits while improving performance skills during two sessions this summer:  Physical Clowining (two weeks, June 10-22) or Musical Theater (one week, Jun 24-30).  Information is available at www.learn.uvm.edu/performingarts.

Washington University, St. Louis, MO
The High School Summer Scholars Program invites a small, select group of accomplished seniors to get a head start on their college careers by spending five weeks this summer earning college credits and getting a taste of campus life. information is available at www.ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp.

Worcester Polytechnic University - Strive
One-week summer residential program for soon-to-be sophomore, junior and senior African-American, Latino, and American Indian students interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.  Information available in the Guidance Office or online at wpi.edu/Admin/Diversity/K12/Strive.

Worcester Polytechnic University - WUNDERS
10-day summer residential program girls entering 9, 10, 11th or 12th grade who are interested in science, mathematics and engineering.  Information available in the Guidance Office or online at wpi.edu/Admin/Women/Girls/WUNDERS/.