Summer Enrichment Ideas

~ You may also want to check out your favourite Canadian university to see what they might offer. ~

Shad Valley www..ca Shad’s mission is to empower exceptional youth to make the world a better place. Every July, about 950 of ’s brightest come together to experience SHAD’s unique experiential-learning program - rooted in the STEAM disciplines – while gaining self-confidence, entrepreneurial and workforce skills and a network for life. Shad attracts students from across Canada and internationally to attend month-long summer programs, in residence, at one of 17 Canadian host universities.

Summer Enrichment Experience at Queen’s (SEEQ) www.esu.queensu.ca SEEQ offers a week-long experience in August for students going into grades 8-11 who have a passion for learning. Students take a challenging academic course during the day and participate in interesting activities in the evening, while getting to live in residence, eat in the dining hall, and see what life as a Queen’s university student is like.

Medicine/Law University of Youth Summer Programs www.ysp.utoronto.ca Students in grades 10-11 interested in Medicine and students in grades 10 -12 interested in Law will learn from some of Canada’s top professors and professionals. They will live in residence as they attend week-long modules.

L.E.A.p Developed for high-achieving secondary school students, LEAp Academy– the Learning Enrichment Advancement Program – delivers innovative summer courses in McMaster’s state-of-the-art laboratories. Students will gain a deeper understanding of science, mathematics and technology while exploring today’s most exciting areas of engineering and computer science. Enriching activities encourage creativity, personal growth and a passion for learning.

McGill University www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/program/teen-french-immersion-summer-program Experience an unforgettable summer in beautiful . This exciting international program helps young learners develop their French-language speaking and listening skills, as well as their cultural awareness.

Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership (PSYL) www.psyl.ca Each summer, youth from around the world gather for a three-week UWC experience that gives them the opportunity to build an international community committed to creating positive change in the world. PSYL is located on the Pearson College UWC campus, along the Pacific Ocean, at sheltered Pedder Bay, on the southernmost tip of Island.

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~ You may also want to check out your favourite U.S. College to see what they might offer. ~

Cornell University www.sce.cornell.edu Cornell University’s pre-college programs give high school students the chance to benefit from an Ivy League education before they apply to or attend college.

Harvard Summer School www.summer.harvard.edu High School students can study at historic Harvard University during the summer. They can pursue an enriching academic experience with Harvard faculty, visiting scholars and students from around the world.

Wharton Pre-College Business Programs www.wharton.upenn.edu Wharton’s summer programs for high school students, at the University of Pennsylvania, provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills and explore their interest in business.

Brown University www.precollege.brown.edu Each summer, students from around the world choose Brown University Pre-College Programs to experience the challenge of college-level academics and prepare for college success.

Northwestern University “Cherubs” Program www.nhsi.northwestern.edu Since 1931, the National High School Institute has brought outstanding students to Northwestern University’s Evanston campus for intense educational experiences. Students are affectionately known as “Cherubs,” a name given to them by Northwestern Dean Ralph Dennis whose goal, “to bring together gifted young people and superior teachers in an atmosphere of affection, knowledge, and trust,” is still upheld today. The oldest and largest university- based program of its kind, NHSI offers studies in Theatre Arts, Film & Video, and Debate.

Berklee College of Music www.berklee.edu Berklee summer programs will give you a taste of Berklee—the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts—on the stage, in the studio, and in the classroom. With programs in music performance, theater, dance, music production, song writing, opera, and music business there is a Berklee summer program for you— whether you are in middle school, high school, college, or beyond.

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~ Maybe you’re more interested in an international study abroad or service program ~

Oxbridge Academic Programs www.oxbridgeprograms.com Grade 8-12 students can participate in a pre-college enrichment program designed to immerse them in a variety of academic subjects while taking advantage of the cultural resources at university campuses in England, France, Spain and New York.

International Summer School of www.issos.com The historic and picturesque UK university towns of St. Andrews and Cambridge provide stimulating and inspirational locations with a variety of enrichment programs for students from all over the world.

Summer in Oxford www.summerinoxford.com The CBL International Summer in Oxford (SIO) offers high school students between the ages of 14 and 19 a unique opportunity to experience life as a student in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford (UK). Participants spend part of their summer in an academically renowned city, studying a subject of their choice, and attending workshops focusing on the University preparation and application process. While studying in Oxford, students will be accommodated in one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. Colleges are conveniently located within walking distance of Oxford city centre, which offers students the opportunity to explore and learn about the rich history of the city.

Earthwatch Institute Teen Expeditions www.earthwatch.org Promotes sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by putting youth in the field with scientists and educators where they can assist in fieldwork.

Rustic Pathways www.rusticpathways.com Youth can participate in week to month long travel and service programs around the world.

Global Vision International (GVI) www.gvicanada.ca Voluntary work experience projects aim to give young adults a perfect blend of volunteering, cultural and language immersion, skills training, and adventure activities. These summer volunteer programs for high school students abroad tackle critical local and global issues through education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world. GVI programs even run in in partnership with acclaimed international partners like Save The Children, WWF, The Red Cross, and PADI.

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