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1 High School Summer Programs Table of Contents Hartford County Programs- page 2 Connecticut Programs- page 6 Northeast Programs- page 11 National Programs- page 24 Global Programs- page 29 Online Distance Learning- page 33 2 HARTFORD COUNTY Annual Actuarial Boot Camp, Connecticut Insurance & Financial [IFS] Cluster The Phoenix Companies in Hartford No cost to attend Meet with local actuaries from some of the large insurance companies in the area, be offered career development advice, develop some important business skills, and most of all, be provided with actuary-led exam preparation instruction IFS Cluster website. Susan Winkler [email protected] Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Center for Creative Youth (CCY) Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT CCY is a 5-week summer pre-college program that offers talented high school students five weeks of intensive study in the arts at Wesleyan University. Creative Writing, Dance, Filmmaking, Music, Musical Theater, Photography, Technical Theater, Theater, Visual Arts Students gain practical experience in an advanced, progressive curriculum emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary and multicultural learning, leadership skills, and historical context. A staff of professional artist/teachers and residential advisors mentor students in their studies, as well as in the social aspects of the program. www.crec.org/ccy or [email protected] or 860-757-6391 Capital Region Interdistrict Leadership Academy (CRILA) For sophomores and juniors- free! Year-long leadership program with summer week-long outward bound experience in Colorado. Chance to develop community service projects in the Hartford area. Focuses on developing leadership skills. CRILA-Program Manager Julia Case (860) 509-3666 [email protected] http://www.creccrila.com Central CT AHEC, Inc., Summer Medical Camp Health careers education camps place students ages 16 and 17 on local hospital campuses. Students are assigned preceptors and rotate through all of the major hospital departments to engage in job shadowing, mentoring and health career and education exploration activities. Students receive unique exposure to medical procedures and facilities while documenting their experiences through reflection and group presentations. http://www.centralctahec.org 3 Chinese Summer Program (STARTALK), Glastonbury High School For incoming 7th to 12th graders (only takes 40 students) 4 different levels $150 for all four weeks, includes lunch and field trip https://sites.google.com/a/glastonburyus.org/foreign- language/summer-programs/chinese-7-12 Connecticut Historical Society (museum and library) Hartford, CT Teen Enrichment Program for students entering 9th-12th grade 4 week summer program focused on history and museum work Develop skills in teamwork, communication, public speaking, responsibility, and self-confidence. Monday thru Thursday from 9am to 3pm Financial assistance available www.chs.org/teens [email protected] (860) 236-5621, x222 CREC Summer Institutes Institute for Science & Mathematics- Health&Medical Science; Biotechnology Institute for Psychology- Introduction to Psychology; Political Psychology Live on campus SJC 3 college credits earned Scholarships Available http://www.usj.edu/index.php/about-us/news-events/news- archive/crec-summer-institutes-university-of-saint-joseph Summer Institute for Future Teachers (SIFT) ECSU campus; live on campus 3 college credits earned www.crec.org/sift Hartford Hospital Summer VolunTeen Program Open to students 14-18 years interested in pursuing a career in healthcare who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are available to volunteer 8 hours a week for at least 6 of 8 weeks of the program [email protected] (info session in February) Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) High School Mini Medical/Dental School Program 11th and 12th grade students, who are in-state residents. Students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dental medicine and the biological sciences. 4 Students who are selected by their school counselors or science teachers. A series of eight to ten weekly lectures and demonstrations presented by faculty members of the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine. Topics on molecular biology, pharmacology, cardiology, oncology and dental medicine. http://medicine.uchc.edu/%5C/prospective/hcop/index.html Loomis Chaffee- Discover Summer Program Windsor, CT 5-week programs for middle/high school studetns Course schedule includes one major course, one writing course, and one minor course Credit immersion courses in geometry and calculus Test Prep Afternoon athletics and social activities provided, on-campus housing available http://www.loomischaffee.org/page.cfm?p=38405 University of Connecticut- Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine High School Student Research Apprentice Program (HSSRAP) Six-week summer program for high school students, traditionally under- represented in American medicine, who have completed their junior or senior year and have indicated an interest in medicine. The program provides students with a research experience in one of the basic science or clinical laboratories at the University of Connecticut Health Center or Storrs campus. Students report the results of their research in a presentation before faculty, preceptors, and other program participants and invited guests during the final week of the program. Participants at the Health Center must be able to commute daily. Participants at the Storrs campus will receive housing Monday through Friday. Visit the High School Student Research Apprentice Program page for more information. Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative, High School Student Research Apprentice Program For traditionally underrepresented students who have an interest in medicine, dental medicine, or biomedical research Six-week summer program for students who have completed 11th/12th grade; commuters only Jan Figueroa, 860-679-3483; [email protected]; www.hcop.uchc.edu Pre College Enrichment Program (PCEP) 5 6 week summer program at Storrs for high school seniors who will be entering UConn in fall 2011 and have indicated a career interest in medicine, dental, or biomedical research. Participants live on campus Monday-Friday Two tracks include: o PCEP Academic Enrichment Program- designed to provide a head start in math and science courses and enhance preparation for college. Receive up to 8 credits. Deadline April 11, 2011 o PCEP Research Program- focus on enhancing preparation for college and provide a research experience in one of the basic science laboratories. http://www.hcop.uchc.edu 6 CONNECTICUT Albertus Magnus College- Criminal Justice Summer Camp (1 day) For incoming high school seniors interested in the criminal justice field One-day camp Sessions include: mock crime scene evaluation, into to the K9 program, fingerprinting 101, eye witness testimonial. Register by contacting Michael Gallant, Admission Counselor, 203-773- 4471 or [email protected] with the following information: name, address, town/state, phone#, email, high school, yr of graduation, t-shirt size. Choate Rosemary Hall- Kohler Environmenal Center Sumner Institute Four week residential program studying the environment Physics and engineering of alternative energy, environmental ethics, economics, law, and politics [email protected] 203-697-2365 Coast Guard Academy’s Summer Program New London, CT For current high school juniors Six day intense, immersive, hands on program www.uscga.edu/AIM College Now- University of Hartford Outstanding high school seniors Opportunity to enroll in one college course per semester on a tuition free basis. Students in top 15% of class who have exhausted college prep courses at high school; consistent A/B average; minimum score of 500 on both verbal/math SAT. Fairfield University, Summer Scholars Program Two week program for motivated high school students (3.2 GPA or higher) seeking a college academic and enrichment experience Earn up to 3 college credits Topics include biology, communication, economics, English, music, philosophy, religious studies, and studio art. www.fairfield.edu/summerscholars GETSET!- University of Hartford & University High School of Science and Engineering 7 For high school females in Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford area who excel in science and/or math Summer program that inspires and challenges teenage girls to continue their education and pursue careers in science, math, architecture, engineering, and other technologies. Clif Scorso, GETSET! Committee Chairperson (860) 768-5538 [email protected] www.hartford.edu/ceta/getset Girl Scouts of Connecticut at Camp Laurel (Lebanon, CT) Celebrates girls and their achievements, guiding them toward becoming strong women, for girls entering grades 2-12 Activities and program areas include horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, archery, sports and games, nature exploration, hiking, and more. Camp operates Sunday to Friday in one and two-week sessions. ACA accredited. Candice Olson, Camp Manager, [email protected] (800) 922-2770 x3344 For more information and to register online visit www.gsofct.org. Mitchell College: Step-Up, Learning through Creativity 2 week transition enrichment program for rising high school juniors/seniors Focus on individual creativity, personal learning style, practical academic strategies Help strengthen study skills and increase