Enrichment Guide: A world of possibilities.

Contains a variety of exciting educational, enrichment and experiential programs, including:

2018 - 2019 • Enrichment programs • Pre-university experiences • Helpful websites for planning ahead • And much more...

We are happy to bring you the latest edition of the UCC Enrichment Guide, and hope that it may prove to be an invaluable resource.

Much like the variety of extra-curricular opportunities available at UCC throughout the year, engagement beyond the walls of UCC, whether during the year, or over the summer break, provides students with the freedom to further expand on areas of interest, to hone in on experiences that are truly personal, and to continue to find ways to supplement their intellectual and personal growth. Additionally, and practically, these opportunities also afford students a chance to engage in activities that help clarify possible post-secondary and career paths.

We recognize the value these experiences add to their lives. Striving to prepare our students for the future, we’ve searched far and wide to find programs that help them develop into open-minded, communicative, knowledgeable, caring, balanced, reflective thinkers, risk-takers, and inquirers.

Our aim is to highlight programs that we feel have value and offer unique experiences. We welcome and encourage students to connect with their university counsellor and share feedback on any activity that we have included here, as well as activities we could include in the next edition.

We appreciate your comments, so please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas and suggestions. Thank you...The University Counselling Office.

Table of Contents Canada US International (Page#) (Page#) (Page#) Humanities & Social Science /Liberal 2 3 5 Arts/Business Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics 6 9 10 Visual/Performing Arts 11 12 13 Experiential/Enrichment/Adventure 14 14 15 Pre-College/Pre-University 16 16 18 Service/Work Experience 20 -- 20

Self-directed Learning 21 Looking for a Summer Job? 21 Bridge Year 22 Other Useful Resources 23

An Important Note About:

Credit courses: We have not listed credit courses within this guide. Student considering summer credit courses are advised to begin such a discussion with their University Counsellor in order to ensure that they are making appropriate choices.

Eligibility for listed programs: In order to make it easier to find suitable programs, we have provided information on enrolment restrictions with respect to your son’s current grade or age (or age requirement at time of participation in the activity). In regards to Grade level restrictions, please use the following parameters: Grade 9 = Year 8/Year 9 Grade 10 = Year 9/Year 10 Grade 11 = Year 10/Year 11 Grade 12 = Year 11/Year 12

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Humanities & Social Science/Liberal Arts/Business

Canada

Debate Camp Canada Where: Locations throughout Canada and Debate Camp Canada aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and select US locations teamwork through the avenues of debating and public speaking. The goal of the program is to When: March break, June inspire young people to become informed and articulate global citizens who can present ideas in & July a confident and convincing manner. www.debatecamp.com Eligibility: Grades 5-11

Forum for Young Canadians Where: Ottawa, ON When: February & March Forum is a one-week leadership opportunity for smart, engaged and opinionated participants. Eligibility: Ages 15-19 Students will have a chance to recreate parliament for a week in Ottawa. Students will go deep Money Matters: Financial inside Canadian politics and public affairs and see what running the country looks like up close. assistance available It’s about learning how to collaborate and share ideas (in both official languages), and then turn them into real community action. www.forum.ca

Global Vision Where: Various When: January, February, Junior Team Canada International Missions: Become an ambassador, travelling abroad to August, November promote Canadian industry and culture to the world! Missions offer hands-on international Eligibility: Ages 16-25 but opportunities to build the skills & knowledge necessary to develop as a global leader. will make exceptions for Participants will hone personal and presentation skills, grow a global mindset, network in a younger participants variety of settings, and experience the culture, history and cuisine of foreign countries with like- minded Canadian youth leaders who will become friends for life. Regional Roundtables: An opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and experience to excel in the global economy. Through activities, delegates further their leadership and entrepreneurial skills and enhance their capacity to be leaders within their own communities. Delegates will then tackle local and regional challenges, working with stakeholders to propose solutions. www.globalvision.ca

Humanities for Young People – University of King’s College Where: Halifax, NS When: July Participants will enjoy challenging lectures, workshops to develop skills such as argumentation, Eligibility: Ages 15-17 debate, reading, public speaking, and writing. Students from across Canada will work closely Money Matters: Financial and collaboratively with scholars from a variety of disciplines. hyp.ukings.ca assistance available

Ivey Summer Leadership Program – Ivey School of Business, Western University Where: London, ON When: August An intensive 9-day enrichment program, where students will get a taste of Ivey's undergraduate Eligibility: Students going business program while staying on-campus at Western University. Students will learn from Ivey into grades 10, 11 and 12 faculty, speakers and team projects, and sample marketing, accounting, operations and entrepreneurship. Students will develop the analytical mindset, presentation skills, and teamwork experience needed for leadership success. www.ivey.uwo.ca/summerleadership

The Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Where: Pearson College Campus, 29 km west of Join Grade 10, 11 and 12 students from around the world for an amazing 3-week intensive, Victoria, BC experiential and interactive experience. Students will have the opportunity to interact with When: July – August young people, debate and consider issues affecting the world today, and practice the critical Eligibility: Ages 15-18 Money Matters: Financial skills needed to be a leader. www.psyl.ca assistance available

Université Sainte-Anne – French Language Immersion Where: Nova Scotia When: July – August Students from across Canada, the United States and overseas come to study and have fun Eligibility: Grades 9-12 during the 5-week summer session. Activities range from theme nights, excursions and whale- Money Matters: Bursaries watching expeditions to canoeing and golf - all in French, of course. Students attend two formal available classes in the morning, have a workshop in the afternoon, and activities are planned for the remainder of the day and the weekend. By eating, sleeping, studying, working and playing in

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French, 24 hours a day, you will gain considerable proficiency. www.usainteanne.ca/en/learn-french/spring-and-summer-sessions

Seminar on the United Nations and International Affairs (SUNIA) Where: Alberta When: August SUNIA is North America’s longest running model United Nations summer program. A week-long Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Money Matters: educational program for those interested in international relations, international development, Scholarships/bursaries the United Nations, and Canadian foreign policy. Takes place in the Rocky Mountains, Alberta. available www.sunia.ca

Summer Academy – McGill University Where: Montreal, QC When: July The Summer Academy will give you the opportunity to explore the different neighborhoods of Eligibility: Grades 10 & 11 Montreal: the Old Port with cobblestone streets, the Plateau with amazing food and murals, Place des Arts and the summer-long festival season, to cite a few, all while discovering one of two fields of study: Humanitarian Crisis and International Cooperation or Understanding the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience. www.mcgill.ca/summeracademy

University of Toronto – Law Summer Program for High School Students Where: Toronto, ON When: July & August Spend between one and five weeks at the Faculty of Law discussing legal concepts, learning Eligibility: Grades 10 - 12 about the realities of the Canadian legal system, and applying their knowledge in a variety of Money Matters: Financial stimulating activities. www.ysp.utoronto.ca/law assistance available

Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch Competition Where: Toronto, ON When: Video deadline The competition invites participants to pitch their business ideas in a two-minute video completed by March, conference in April individuals or teams of up to 4 members; contestants are judged through online public voting (40%) and Eligibility: Grades 9-12 expert judges score (60%). Twenty finalists are chosen and awarded a trip to Toronto to pitch their ideas Money Matters: No cost to live at OCE’s Discovery conference and showcase in front of a panel of judges from the entrepreneur participate community. Six winners are presented with reserved entry into the Summer Company program along with an award suite to be announced. www.makeyourpitch.ca

Youth Ambassador Program Where: Various locations in Canada & US A 3-week experience in the US for Canadian students designed to promote understanding, When: July & August increase leadership skills, and help youth make a difference in their community. Program Eligibility: Ages 15-18 themes include civic education, community service, youth activism, and social inclusion. The Money Matters: Cost of program consists of interactive workshops, meetings, and site visits, plus home stays with travel, meals & accommodation covered; American families. Students will visit Ottawa, Plattsburgh, Adirondack Park, and Washington participants responsible for DC. https://web.plattsburgh.edu/offices/academic/cesca/youthleadership.php spending money

Boyd Archaeology Summer Course Where: Ontario When: August Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 The Boyd Archaeological Field School takes place at the Claremont Nature Centre. Students Money Matters: Limited gain important background material on archaeology and indigenous history through online bursaries available learning and classroom sessions and get full on-the-job training in real archaeological skills. Note: This is the same credit as TOK. https://trca.ca/conservation/archaeology/boydfieldschool/

US

Babson Entrepreneurial Development Experience Where: Boston, MA When: July & August A 4-week, residential experience for current or aspiring entrepreneurs who want to create Eligibility: Ages 16 + innovative, real-world solutions to social, economic and environmental issues. Students will Money Matters: Limited work together to develop and grow new ventures through market research, feasibility analysis, financial assistance is and other business concepts while identifying how their businesses fits into the global picture. available www.babson.edu/admission/visiting-students/high-school/summer-study/Pages/home.aspx

Economics for Leaders and Economic History for Leaders Where: Various When: June, July, August

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Weeklong, residential programs provide students with an exceptional opportunity to learn Eligibility: Grades 10 & 11 important leadership skills and develop an understanding of the “economic way of thinking.” Money Matters: Limited www.fte.org/student-programs/ scholarships available

Envision Where: Locations throughout the US A unique leadership development program that brings together outstanding young people from When: June or July around the world to build critical leadership skills in a global context. Offers students the Eligibility: Grades 9-12 opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with some of the world's top business leaders, Money Matters: Limited policy officials, lobbyists, journalists, diplomats and academics in challenging and dynamic scholarships available and fundraising support is environments. www.envisionexperience.com offered

Great Jewish Books Summer Program Where: Amherst, MA When: July & August This 5-day program brings together a select group of high school students to read, discuss, Eligibility: Grades 10-12 debate, and fall in love with powerful and enduring works of modern Jewish literature. Money Matters: Every Participants study with professors, meet contemporary authors, and connect with other teens participant receives a full from across North America. scholarship for the cost of www.yiddishbookcenter.org/great-jewish-books/summer-program tuition/room/board/books/ events. Students cover the cost of travel & incidentals.

Haas School of Business Youth Summer Academy – University of California, Where: Berkeley, CA When: July & August Berkeley Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Offers two 2-week sessions; Entrepreneurship and Critical Thinking/Problem Solving. Students study concepts and terminology found in business, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, business plans, organization, and case study. The format includes lectures, discussions, research, case analyses, teamwork and presentations. http://haas.berkeley.edu/businessacademy/

Workshops in Writing and Thinking Where: Massachusetts & Oregon These programs focus on developing greater fluency and confidence in writing. When: June & July Bard College at Simon’s Rock Young Writers Workshop (3 weeks) Click here for more information Eligibility: Grades 9-11 Lewis & Clark College Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking (2 weeks) Click here for more information

Yale University – Young Global Scholars Where: most programs in New Haven, CT, one An official Yale University program, participants can expect an amazing summer experience program in Beijing, China studying in beautiful campus lecture halls and classrooms, living in Yale’s historic residential When: June, July & August colleges, eating in award-winning dining halls, meeting a talented community of fellow students, Eligibility: Ages 15-17 engaging with world-renowned professors, and interacting with extraordinary visiting (Grades 10 & 11) practitioners. Program options include: Sustainable Development & Social Entrepreneurship, Money Matters: Financial assistance available International Affairs & Security, Politics, Law, & Economics. http://globalscholars.yale.edu/

LaunchX Where: Multiple campuses in the US This summer entrepreneurship program, gives high school students the skills and mindset to When: June & July, July & start real companies. Hosted at MIT, Northwestern University and the University of Texas August (Austin), the program helps young people to leverage their talents and tenacity to build a viable Eligibility: Grades 9-12 start-up. Facilitators will train participants in the skills and innovative thinking that allows Money Matters: Some founders to create successful businesses, challenging them to take a real start-up idea to financial assistance available execution and impact. https://launchx.com/summer-program/admissions.php.

New England Center for Investigative Research Summer Journalism Institute- Where: Boston When: June & July, July, Boston University July & August This two-week program is aimed to provide high school students hands-on training in journalism and Eligibility: Ages 15-18 investigative reporting. Guided by award-winning working journalists, students will make Boston their beat by reporting and writing on what’s happening in government, business, sports, crime, courts, the

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arts and more. Students will improve their writing, research, and critical thinking skills while getting a chance to explore BU and the city of Boston. http://studentprograms.necir.org/pre-college-summer-institute/

National History Academy Where: Middleburg, Virginia This 5-week residential summer program offers a unique blend of formal and informal learning When: July & August with opportunities for first-hand experiences at the nation’s premier historic landmarks in Virginia, Eligibility: Grades 10-12 Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The program will explore the extraordinary events and Money Matters: Needs leaders of American history from pre-colonial times to the 21st century with a special emphasis on based scholarships are the century of extraordinary change from 1765 to 1865. This was the period when the idea of available

America took shape and when this idea survived the trauma of Civil War. https://www.historycamp.com/

International

ArchaeoSpain Program at Pollentia – Archaeological Field School Where: Spain When: July Join an archaeological dig of Pollentia on the island of Mallorca (Spain) alongside professional Eligibility: Ages 16-17 archaeologists. Participants will focus on continuing excavation of the Forum, the heart of any Roman city. Students will participate in all aspects of the archaeological process, from excavation to artefact restoration, including drawing, inventory, and photography. There will also be seminars and workshops to help students better understand the significance of the work being undertaken. http://www.archaeospain.com/

The Experiment in International Living – Leadership Institute Where: South Africa, India When: July Six-week programs for high school students offering two competitive school summer leadership Eligibility: 16-18 years old programs — Leadership Institute South Africa (South Africa: Youth Leadership in Peace & Money Matters: Some Human Rights) and Leadership Institute India (India: Community Development and Public financial assistance Health). available

These programs focus on leadership development, global issues, and civic engagement. Students can expect to have focused discussions on the local and global ramifications of topics such as global health, human rights, and social change; gain critical understanding of these and other global issues; and have meaningful opportunities to see in real time what communities are doing on the ground to address these challenges. www.experiment.org/pn/programs/experiment-leadership-institute

International Summer School of Scotland (St. Andrews, Cambridge and Yale) Where: UK, US When: July & August A three-week summer school international experience offering high school students the Eligibility: Ages 13-18 opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure at St Andrews, Cambridge or Yale. Students will choose one academic and one elective class for their program and will engage in a full activities and cultural trip program. Academic programs include: Business and Entrepreneurship, Creative Writing, Debate, English Language, International Baccalaureate, Journalism, Pre-IB, & Youth Leadership. www.issos.com

IB World Student Conferences Where: US, Europe, Asia When: July –August Join a global community of International Baccalaureate students as they come together to Eligibility: Grade 11 explore and experience what it means to be globally engaged and to inspire responsible action Money Matters: for making a better and more peaceful world. Scholarships available

Locations and topics vary by year. Sample location and topics from summer 2018:  Washington DC- Student Activism and Social Justice in a Global Context  Rotterdam- Vital Cities, Vital Citizens  Hong Kong- Education for all: Moving Towards a Gender-Fair World www.ibo.org/university-admission/ib-world-student-conference

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Evolve Tours- Highlights of Nicaragua Where: Nicaragua When: July Eligibility: Grades 11 and The purpose of this trip is to expose students to a diverse cultural experience, allowing them to 12 interact with a lifestyle extremely dissimilar to their current one. Students will partake in several outdoor education pursuits, a local school project (sociology and language), obtain a level of historical awareness (archaeology) and work on a development project with locals. Students will be completing an Ontario High School credit in Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M.). Note that this is the credit that students receive for taking IB environmental systems and societies. https://evolvetours.com/trip/the-environment-and-resource-management-grade-12-credit/

Oxbridge Academic Programs Where: UK, US, Europe When: July & August Welcoming intellectually adventurous high school students to summer study programs in Eligibility: Eligibility varies Europe and the United States for over 30 years. Students from over 80 countries are housed by program but there are and educated in great and historic centers of learning: Oxford and Cambridge in England, St. program options for those Andrews in Scotland, Barcelona and Salamanca in Spain, Paris and Montpellier in France, and in grades 9-12 New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles in the United States. Money Matters: Limited scholarships available

The range of courses is unmatched: choose from more than 200 courses. Teachers comprise Rhodes, Gates, Marshall and Fulbright Scholars, and top academics from local universities, from Oxford, Cambridge, St Andrews, the Sorbonne, Pompeu Fabra, Harvard, Columbia, and other top institutions, as well as creative professionals and performers – all of them chosen for their qualifications and experience, and especially for their love of teaching young people. www.oxbridgeprograms.com/

Sciences Po – French Language and Social Science Summer School Where: France When: July This is a three-week exceptional experience. Students will have classes on Sciences Po’s Eligibility: 15+ at time of Reims campus for two weeks and on the Paris campus for one week. The 2018 Pre-College program Programme offers challenging coursework combining the study of social sciences and foreign languages, designed to give students a taste of academics at Sciences Po. Student will have core courses in the social sciences, including Master Classes and tutorials taught in English, and an elective course of their choice: either French language or an introduction to one of Sciences Po’s disciplines. In addition to weekday classes, cultural activities and excursions will be organized on the weekends. www.sciencespo.fr/summer/

International Summer Programmes – University of St. Andrews Where: St Andrews, Scotland Offers students the opportunity to broaden academic skills in an intellectually stimulating When: June-July environment and experience teaching and learning in the distinctive Scottish system. Academic Eligibility: Ages 16-18 courses offered include: Biological and Earth Sciences; Creative Writing; Moral Philosophy; Physical Science, Mathematics and Computer Science; Psychology and Neuroscience; Science and Religion; Scottish Studies; Sustainable Development; World Literature. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/non-degree/summer/programmes

Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics

Canada

Close Encounters with Science: Science Rendezvous Where: Toronto, ON (and across Canada) This daylong event takes place in multiple venues across Toronto. It is Canada’s largest When: May celebration of the amazing feats of science and engineering happening right here at home. Eligibility: All ages Through thousands of hands-on science experiments, interactive lab tours, and explosive Money Matters: Free demonstrations, Science Rendezvous demonstrates how science affects our daily lives, standard of living, and global competitiveness. The University of Toronto (St George and Scarborough campuses), Ryerson University, York University, Ontario Brain Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Mount Sinai Hospital, and the Ontario Science Centre will all be hosting events. www.sciencerendezvous.ca/

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Trent University Forensics DNA Summer Camp Where: Peterborough, ON When: July In an interactive, individualized environment, high school students learn about DNA technology, Eligibility: Grades 9-12 forensic science and related social issues in a week-long residential camp, working with experts Money Matters: Limited in the field and delving into cases and crime scenes. http://forensiccamp.nrdpfc.ca/ bursaries available

Gene Researcher for a Week (Institute of Genetics; McGill University) Where: Canada When: March Break An opportunity to gain insight into the world of genetic diseases by learning how genes cause Eligibility: Must be in human genetic disorders and how top scientists translate these findings into treatments and grade 11 or 12 and 16 cures for genetic diseases. Students gain insight into the world of genetic diseases by years old by January 1st of conducting real, hands-on science experiments, such as profiling their own DNA. The GRFAW the participation year. mentoring program is a great opportunity for young scientists to learn about human genetics Money Matters: No cost to apply or participate. Some research and connect with the scientific community. Students are placed in a genetics lab within travel grants are available Canada and while an attempt is made to place students as close to home as possible, 35% of participants are required to travel for their placement. www.grfaw.ca

The Knowledge Society Where: Toronto, ON When: 10-month program TKS is the leading innovation program in Canada. Students are guided by world-class mentors beginning in October and collaboratively explore cutting-edge topics, while developing the skill set required to usher Eligibility: Ages 13-17 in the future. The TKS program is focused on Innovation, Science, Technology, and Money Matters: Financial Entrepreneurship to prepare students for where the world is heading in the next 5-10 assistance & scholarships years. The program is designed to replicate learning environments of companies like Google available and Facebook. Participants will tackle interesting and complex problems with teams, while being exposed to the most salient topics of their generation. Throughout the program, TKS students will have access to exclusive conferences and events, internship opportunities, deliver presentations, engage in debates and discussions, and build their professional portfolio, including their LinkedIn profiles,1-pagers and slide decks. http://theksociety.com/toronto.html

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics: International Summer School for Where: Waterloo, ON Young Physicists When: July Eligibility: Grades 11 or An exciting and challenging two-week program for Canadian and international high school 12 students who have a keen interest in theoretical physics and intend to pursue physics studies at Money Matters: Travel costs covered. Additional the university level. The program blends classical and modern physics and hands-on activities. funding available for students www.perimeterinstitute.ca with financial need

Learning Enrichment Advancement Program (L.E.A.P.): Faculty of Engineering, Where: Hamilton, ON McMaster University When: Sessions in July & August Introduces high school students to areas of engineering, science and technology through hands Eligibility: Grades 9-12 on experiments and projects. Students gain access to the Faculty of Engineering's cutting-edge Money Matters: Limited equipment, labs and facilities. Each two-week session covers seven different streams (science, bursaries available on a first come, first served engineering, writing code, and more). http://leap.mcmaster.ca basis

Queen’s University: Summer Engineering Academy Where: Kingston, ON When: Sessions in July & An introductory engineering experience with both residential and day options available, QSEA is August an engineering-focused educational summer camp that exposes participants to the fields of Eligibility: Grades 9-12 chemical, civil, electrical & computing, geological, mechanical engineering, mining and others. Using lab facilities and thought-provoking team projects, students will collaborate with peers and learn leadership skills while experiencing a broad engineering overview. engineering.queensu.ca/qsea

Shad Valley Where: Canada-wide When: July A four-week summer enrichment residential program at university campuses across Canada. Eligibility: Grades 10-12 The program offers workshops and lectures that focus on the sciences, engineering, technology Money Matters: and entrepreneurship; the program provides an academically stimulating, mind-expanding Scholarships available adventure for top well-rounded students. Students will also enjoy team-building exercises, recreational activities and the opportunity to explore local attractions. www.shad.ca

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Sunnybrook Summer High School Research Program Where: Toronto, ON When: July & August Each summer, Sunnybrook hires a number of motivated and hard-working high-school students Eligibility: Must be 16 to assist in a variety of projects currently being conducted at the hospital. Students will gain years of age by July 1 enriched, hands-on knowledge in the fields of physics, engineering and/or biology that would be difficult to attain elsewhere. http://sunnybrook.ca/research/content/?page=sri-ed-summ-ultra

University of Toronto – Programs for High School Students Where: Toronto, ON When: January, February, Medicine Summer Program www.ysp.utoronto.ca/med March, July & August Four unique one-week modules, each introducing a major medical discipline through lectures and hands- Eligibility: Grades 9-12 on experimentation. (range may vary by program) Engineering Outreach Saturday Program http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-programs/ Money Matters: Financial Students explore science, engineering, math and technology. Each Saturday session includes discovery- assistance available based science and engineering activities, as well as a spotlight on university life.

DEEP Leadership Camp http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-programs/ A one-week engineering leadership overnight camp in Haliburton, which runs concurrently with DEEP’s academic program, offers a focused approach to developing leaders and future engineers.

DEEP Junior and Senior Courses http://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/ Provides high school students the opportunity for study in a diverse range of pre-university engineering and science courses.

Digital Media Academy www.digitalmediaacademy.org/canada-tech-camps/university-of-toronto/ Offering a wide range of STEM camps and tech interests, including programming, game design, robotics & engineering, film & photography and 3D modelling & design.

Science Unlimited https://scienceunlimited.physics.utoronto.ca/ Offers high school students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a week of workshops from the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Math, Physics and the School of the Environment.

Math Plus http://mathplus.math.utoronto.ca/ Aimed at students with strong skills in mathematics who are looking to take their knowledge to the next level. Math Plus opportunities include camps, clubs, competitions, mentorship and resources for parents, teachers and students.

York University – STEM Summer Programs Where: North York, ON When: July & August Spark – York University’s Spark Lab Programs are week-long sessions designed for students in grades 9 Eligibility: Grades 9-12 to 12 who want more “hands-on” science. Using experiment-based learning, students explore physics, (range may vary by biology and chemistry through lab work. Escape the traditional classroom and learn science by doing program) science. http://spark.science.yorku.ca/

Helix Summer Science Institute: In this intense and academically rigorous series of week-long, non- credit courses, students learn cutting-edge research through interactive lectures and hands-on labs, while experiencing life as an undergraduate student. http://helix.science.yorku.ca/

University of Waterloo – Programs for High School Students Where: Waterloo, ON When: March, May, July & Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students: Using the laws of quantum mechanics, students August will learn about developing unbreakable encryption to protect communication, through lectures, hands-on Eligibility: Grades 10-12 experiments, and group work. https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/ (range may vary by program) Catalyst Summer Program: A two-week program that offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the Money Matters: Financial “traditional leadership program.” Drawing from the University of Waterloo’s strengths in engineering, assistance available science and innovation, high school students develop leadership skills within a community and problem- based context - with real opportunities to put new skills to practice! https://uwaterloo.ca/catalyst/catalyst-summer-program Engaging in Entrepreneurship & Engineering: This is a week-long camp for students interested in learning the basics of entrepreneurship. Whether you think of yourself as an ideas-person, business-savvy, developer or designer - this camp is for you! This will be an action-packed week of business model creation, designing, proto-typing, and market validation. https://uwaterloo.ca/catalyst/engaging-entrepreneurship-engineering

Be an Engineer for a day: The engineering Shadow program allows students to attend classes, labs, and tutorials with a current student. https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering-student-ambassadors/shadow-program

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University: Summer Term High School Programs Where: Boston, MA When: July & August Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS): a six-week summer program Eligibility: Ages 15-19 designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative Money Matters: Financial world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counsellors, research assistance available (for mathematicians, and visiting scientists. www.promys.org domestic students)

University of California (Santa Barbara) – Research Mentorship Program Where: Santa Barbara, CA When: June-August A competitive six-week program that engages qualified, high-achieving students in Eligibility: Grades 10 & 11 interdisciplinary, hands-on, university-level research. Students will be paired up with a mentor Money Matters: Limited (graduate student, postdoc, or faculty) and choose a research project from a large list of scholarships available disciplines offered by the program each year. They will learn about research techniques, gain (priority given to California insight into professional research-based opportunities, and define their academic goals. residents) http://summer.ucsb.edu/

Canada/USA Mathcamp Where: Location varies each year (summer 2018 An intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, was in Golden, Co) designed to expose them to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of When: July – August thinking. More than just a summer camp, Mathcamp is a vibrant community, made up of a wide Eligibility: Ages 13-18 variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics. At Money Matters: Financial Mathcamp, students can explore undergraduate and even graduate-level topics while building assistance is available problem-solving skills that will help them in any field they choose to study. www.mathcamp.org

AwesomeMath Summer Program Where: various US college campuses When: July & August An intensive summer camp for mathematically gifted students from around the globe. It is Eligibility: Ages 12 -18 designed for bright middle and high school students who wish to hone their problem-solving Money Matters: Limited skills in particular and further their mathematics education in general. financial assistance https://www.awesomemath.org/summer-program/overview/program-information/ available

Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine – Brandeis University Where: Boston, MA When: June A seven-day residential program where students focus on the future of the healthcare industry, Eligibility: Must be in as well as develop leadership, networking, and collaborative skills necessary to be leaders in grade 11 the field. Gain unique, behind-the-scenes insight into the dynamic world of health care through Money Matters: Limited experiential learning, guest lectures, and networking opportunities with leaders and innovators financial assistance and in the global medical community. Participation depends on school nomination. scholarships available www.brandeis.edu/youthsummit/medicine/index.html

Leadership Seminar – University of Notre Dame Where: Notre Dame, IN When: July Leadership Seminars explore topics affecting the global community. The courses are centered Eligibility: Age16 by around vibrant discussion and a robust exchange of ideas. In this context, students are August 1st encouraged to examine their own conclusions and hone their own leadership capacities by Money Matters: Expenses, improving their communications and analytical skills. Topics include: American Arts, Popular including transportation to and from Notre Dame—will be paid Culture & Social Change, Global Issues: Towards a Just Peace and Science, Ethics & for by the University (minus Responsibility. http://precollege.nd.edu/leadership-seminars/ $150 cost to register/enroll)

Yale University – Young Global Scholars Where: New Haven, CT When: June, July & August An official Yale University program, talented students engage with world-renowned professors, Eligibility: Ages 15-17 and interact with extraordinary visiting practitioners. Program options include: Frontiers of Math (Grade 10 & 11) & Science, Applied Science & Engineering, and Biological & Biomedical Science. Money Matters: Limited http://globalscholars.yale.edu/ financial assistance available

Program in Algorithmic and Combinational Thinking (PACT) – Princeton Where: Princeton, NJ When: June & July

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University Eligibility: Grades 10- 12 Money Matters: Limited This program teaches students about the mathematics and algorithms fundamental to the financial assistance computer science field. Many summer programs teach high school students programming and available application development, but this five-week intensive course is one of very few with a theoretical and proof-based emphasis. Laptops are not required for the program as there is no programming. The focus is on theoretical concepts. Note: accommodations are not included in the program so students must make their own arrangements. https://algorithmicthinking.org/

International

Destination Vet – University of Bristol Where: Bristol, UK When: July A unique opportunity for students considering a degree/future career in Veterinary Science. The Eligibility: 16+, currently summer school is an intensive 2-week programme combining world-class teaching, clinical studying biology and experience, admissions advice, and interview skills. There will also be events designed to give chemistry students an introduction to student life in the UK. www.bristol.ac.uk/international/summer-school

Global Summer School – Imperial College London Where: London, UK When: Two sessions Two-week program for students interested in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, July/August while living, learning and having fun in the heart of London at one of the best universities in the Eligibility: Ages 16-17 world. Learn from world-class academics and researchers, study alongside students from all over the world, work on challenging, real-world projects, developing subject knowledge and honing key business skills. The Summer School isn’t all about work – explore London and other parts of the UK through a variety of social activities: day trips, team building tasks, London tours and theatre shows. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/be-inspired/global-summer-school/

Pre-Vet Summer School – Royal Veterinary College (University of London) Where: London, UK When: July-August Eligibility: 16+ Two-week program where you will gain veterinary skills and knowledge that will be recognized Money Matters: by the RVC if you choose to apply. Earn one week of veterinary experience in our globally- Scholarships available recognized animal hospitals and research facilities, get a taste of student life at the RVC and meet our student ambassadors and academic tutors, receive world-class teaching alongside your peers. explore London one of the world’s most exciting cities as well as the beauty of the English countryside and challenge yourself and make friends from around the world. www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/pre-vet-summer-school

Where: Arctic & Antarctic Students on Ice When: August & December High school students have the opportunity to participate in an educational expedition to the Eligibility: Must be 14-18 years old when applying Arctic. Students are immersed in workshops, lectures, and participate in actual hands-on Money Matters: Scholarships research activities with a world-class education team. www.studentsonice.com available and fundraising support

Technion Israel Institute of Technology - Summer Programs for High Schoolers Where: Israel When: July & August A 3-4-week program that combines scientific research along with cultural and social activities. Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 Participants work on a research project of their choice. Projects are conducted in the Technion's Money Matters: Limited many departments of Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Architecture and financial assistance makes use of the state-of-the art research facilities located on campus. Afternoons and available evenings are devoted to social and cultural activities. Day and weekend excursions across Israel are conducted, introducing participants to the multifaceted culture and beauty of Israel. Technion is Israel’s premier center of science, technology and applied research, considered an emerging giant whose reputation has grown considerably in recent years (ranked in the top 50 engineering schools), and rated among the world’s most innovative universities. http://www.noar.technion.ac.il/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=227&Itemid=196

Trinity Walton Club- Trinity College Dublin Where: Ireland

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When: June or July Through this 10-day STEM (Physics, Technology, Engineering and Math) program, students will Eligibility: Grades 10-12 work with like-minded Irish students, STEM academics and PHD students from Trinity College while engaging in STEM activities such as designing mathematical functions; building micro- controlled projects; experimenting with Newton’s laws and more. Students will also explore TCD, the University of Dublin and explore the city. http://www.tcd.ie/waltonclub/international.php

Leadership in Global Change- Oxford University Where: Oxford When: June or July A series of one-week residential courses where students select between a leadership and Eligibility: Ages 15 -18 journalism option, stay in St. Anthony’s College, Oxford and attend classes at the Environmental Money Matters: Some Change Institute at Oxford University. Students will meet with Oxford University scientists scholarships available working on climate change, food and water security, and global transport. https://www.ligc.co.uk/

Visual/Performing Arts

Canada

Imagine Architecture – Carleton University Where: Ottawa, ON When: July Imagine Architecture is a career exploratory studio for students who are interested in Eligibility: Grades 10-12 architecture and who would like to gain experience in creative design thinking and making. Taught by instructors from Carleton’s Architecture program, these fun and intensive workshops will introduce students to the creative culture of design studio, which is at the core of the Architectural Studies curriculum. (Accommodations are not included in the program and must be arranged separately.)

LAB 101: This weeklong workshop will include thought-provoking lectures and hands-on design thinking activities. You will be immersed in a culture of imaginative creativity, inspired motivation and related skills-building techniques, methods and projects. Each day will be dedicated to a specific theme, which will culminate in a final exhibition of student projects.

LAB 102: This 2.5-day weekend session is an intensive collaborative design and build. Working in groups, participants will be taken through a series of exercises in creative design thinking, drawing, architectural detail, and model making, culminating in an installation of each project. https://carleton.ca/architecture/programs/imagine-architecture/

OCAD Summer Workshops Where: Toronto, ON When: July Find out more about a research-driven, process-based studio practice while contributing to the Eligibility: 15+ development of a portfolio. Weeklong workshops explore 2D and 3D design, studio art Money Matters: Financial practices, digital media, and examine the many ways creative thinkers are connecting with an assistance available ever-expanding list of industries and communities. The week will also feature a visiting artist, designer talk series and a guided field trip to a local gallery or museum. www.ocadu.ca/admissions/preparing-a-portfolio/summer-workshops.htm

Ryerson University Theatre Summer School Where: Toronto, ON When: August Offers a variety of program options, including Musical: Leaders in Training, Spotlight Sessions: Eligibility: Ages 13-18 Behind the Scenes/Improv, Teen Acting Academy, Centre Stage Teens. In each case, participants join performance-intensive acting/musical theatre classes and workshops, to have some fun, and hone their acting skills. The Teen Academy: Acting for Film/TV, Theatre Performance, Writing for Stage and Screen, Shakespeare, Mask work, Audition Technique, Movement, Radio work, Voice and Speech, Improvisation and more! Centre Stage Teens rehearse and perform a published play. https://ryersonperformance.ca/summer-programs

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Second City Summer Camp Where: Toronto, ON When: July & August Participants can tap into creative energies in improvisation and comedy writing camps. Campers Eligibility: Ages 13-18 play fun improv games to help access creativity, boost self-confidence and develop spontaneity and playfulness. At the end of each week, campers perform in a showcase for their friends and family! www.secondcity.com/courses/toronto/kids/

Summer Design Lab (Evergreen Brick Works) Where: Toronto, ON When: Sessions Operated and run by Toronto Centre for Entrepreneurial Art and Design (TCEAD), Students in throughout July Summer Design Lab will be taught and exposed to the world of design and they are challenged Eligibility: Ages 15-18 to evaluate and propose solutions to real world problems today and in the future. The course Money Matters: Limited takes place in an interdisciplinary design studio that engages students in the design thinking scholarships available process. This is suitable for students who are interested in building a portfolio application and gaining foundational skillsets that will be suitable for any creative field such as: graphic, fashion, industrial, urban, and architectural design. Many other fields such as business, science, technology, engineering, and health require creative minds too. SDL welcomes all students who have an entrepreneurial spirit. https://summerdesignlab.com/summer-program-for-high-school-students-toronto/

US

embARC Design Academy (UC Berkeley) Where: Berkeley, CA When: July An intensive, 4-week design academy to study architecture, urban design, and sustainable city Eligibility: Grades 10 and planning through a series of lectures, field trips and studio sessions. Students work on real 11 design projects in a studio environment and engage as stakeholders and participants in a process to develop solutions to authentic problems. http://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/summer-programs/

New York Film Academy Where: Locations throughout the US & A 4-6-week hands-on filmmaking workshop. Learn filmmaking techniques, digital filmmaking, international screenwriting, directing, and 3D computer animation. Each student writes, directs, shoots and When: July & August edits his/her own films. Also offers intensive Acting for Film workshops. Locations: Harvard, Eligibility: Ages 14-17 NYC, LA, Walt Disney World, South Beach, Paris, Gold Coast, and Florence. www.nyfa.edu/summer-camps/teens

Parsons – The New School for Design: Summer Programs Where: New York & Paris When: July & August Enroll in Summer Intensive Studies: New York/Paris, or Parsons Pre-College Academy. Eligibility: Ages 16+ Examples of some course offerings include: architecture, design, animation, illustration, photography, fashion, etc. www.newschool.edu/parsons/summer-programs/

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College Program Where: Rhode Island When: June & August A 6-week program that will whet your appetite for college and give you the space you need to Eligibility: Ages 16-18 develop solid skills in art and design. Not only will you build confidence in yourself as an artist and as an individual, but you’ll get to master a range of tools, materials and techniques, study with award-winning faculty in our art studios, and create supplementary pieces for your portfolio. http://precollege.risd.edu/

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Pre-College Summer Programs Where: Savannah/Atlanta, GA & Hong Kong Rising Star: This challenging five-week program awards college credits to rising high school When: July & August seniors who have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolios. Eligibility: Ages 14-18 SCAD Summer Seminars: Weeklong workshops offer students the opportunity to gain valuable (vary by program) educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and design Money Matters: Limited financial assistance assignments and projects. http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs available

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Tisch Special Programs – New York University Where: New York When: July & August Have you ever wanted to explore film or recorded music? Or maybe you want to learn about the Eligibility: Grades 10-11 acting traditions in London? Tisch Special Programs give students access to the arts. Programs will give you introductory exposure to the performing, cinematic or media arts, as well as advanced-level training to grow your craft. Programs are offered in New York City and last for four weeks. http://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs

Exploration of Architecture – University of Southern California Where: Los Angeles When: June-July The program provides high school students from across the world with an intensive and in-depth Eligibility: Grades 10-12 introduction to the world of architecture and the experience of an architectural education. The goal of the program is to help students make an educated decision regarding their own career direction while at the same time providing them with a wide exposure to the diverse and colorful surroundings of Los Angeles. https://arch.usc.edu/programs/summer/explore

International

Arts University Bournemouth – Summer Arts Program Where: UK When: July & August A range of 3-week creative courses, giving individuals the experience of studying in a university Eligibility: Ages 16+ environment with access to world-class facilities, highly acclaimed teaching staff, visiting lecturers and specialist learning resources. Students will have the opportunity to develop new skills and techniques, boost career prospects and learn from creative experts. Students will receive a certificate from the UK’s No. 1 arts university, a network of new friends and expert tutors and a summer to remember. Courses include architecture, filmmaking, graphic design, portfolio preparation, and much more. http://aub.ac.uk/courses/summer-courses/

Centre for Opera Studies in Italy (COSI) – Academy Program Where: Italy When: July The COSI Academy Program is a ten-day intensive enrichment programs for students between Eligibility: Ages 17-19 17 and 19 years of age who are interested in music and language studies in Italy. Students will also learn about the history and culture of the vibrant town of Sulmona and many exciting group excursions are offered. www.co-si.com/cosi-academy

Cow House Studios – Art on the Farm (Ireland) Where: Ireland When: 25-day program A progressive school set in the farmland of county Wexford, Ireland. A productive farm to this 2 sessions: June, July & day, the 180 acres of land provide an authentic and inspirational backdrop while facilitating August multidisciplinary practices for artists in residence and students, focusing on cross-cultural Eligibility: Ages 15-18 learning and creative exchange. Art on the Farm presents a unique opportunity to study drawing, painting, photography and new media alongside practicing visual artists in a focused and intimate studio environment. www.cowhousestudios.com/summer-art-program

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Experiential/Enrichment/Adventure

Canada

Queen’s University: Summer Enrichment Programs Where: Kingston, ON When: May, August SEEQ: 5-day summer program (in August) where students have the opportunity to learn beyond the high Eligibility: Grades 9-12 school classroom with engaging and challenging courses that motivate them to explore and apply new Money Matters: Financial knowledge; session also includes a number of fun activities and excursions. Both residential and assistance available commuter options available.

EMC: Enrichment Mini-Course Residential Program is a week-long opportunity (in May) for students to study a subject of their choosing at an advanced level. Provides a total university experience; students stay on campus in residence for the duration of the program, eat breakfast and dinner each day in the cafeteria, and participate in extra-curricular activities. http://esu.queensu.ca

Sailing Adventures Where: Ontario & Caribbean Offers the opportunity for youth to have fun, learn new skills, gain confidence, face challenges When: July & August and accept responsibility through unique sailing adventures. Eligibility: Ages 14+ Tall Ship Adventures- Fair Jeanne Voyages: www.tallshipsadventure.org Money Matters: Financial Toronto Brigantine: www.torontobrigantine.org assistance available

Wilderness Youth Leadership Development (Vancouver Island) Where: British Columbia When: July & August Features rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean and white-water kayaking, wilderness skills and Eligibility: Ages 12-18 more in beautiful Strathcona Provincial Park (British Columbia). Leadership training fosters Money Matters: Financial growth and development, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills. assistance available www.strathcona.bc.ca/youth-gone-wyld-wilderness-youth-leadership-development/wyld-summer-camps/

Without Limits: Explore the Canadian Experience while Learning French Where: Canada-wide When: July & August A 5-week intensive French-immersion program where participants discover another region of Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 Canada while learning French in classes adapted to their language level. Through classroom Money Matters: instructions, workshops, sociocultural activities, and field trips, students will not only improve Participants awarded their language skills, but discover the culture of a new region as well, all while exploring, $2,200 bursary for tuition meeting new people from across the country, and exchanging ideas in a stimulating fees, learning materials, meals, & accommodation environment perfect for learning the French language. http://www.myexplore.ca/

US

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill – Sport Journalism Camp Where: North Carolina When: June Students with an interest in sports and media can attend this four-day residential workshop, Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 which includes instructional sessions on sports broadcasting, sports writing, sports photography and much, much more. Students will be housed on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. The camp will include classroom study and practice in the field. The camp will feature visiting sports reporters and sports personalities. Students will take a behind-the-scenes tour of UNC’s sports media facilities. They will cover a press conference and experience what it’s like to work on a sports media deadline. Students will participate in an undergraduate sports writing course taught by Carolina Sports Journalism Camp lead instructor Tim Crothers. http://jomc.unc.edu/csjc

Telluride Association Summer Program (Cornell University & University of Where: Colleges Michigan) throughout the US When: June - August Brings together students from around the world who share a passion for learning. TASPers Eligibility: Grade 11 attend a seminar and participate in many other educational and social activities outside the Money Matters: Free, classroom. TASP has a rigorous selection process and the experience endows its students with bursaries available to help with travel costs in case of a sense of intellectual vitality, interpersonal awareness and community responsibility that will financial need prepare them for leadership. www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students.html

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International

Broadreach Summer Program Where: Worldwide When: July & August Experiential summer adventure programs (Marine Biology, Caribbean and World Adventures) Eligibility: Ages 13-18 that provide unique opportunities for teenagers to work and grow together in an active, hands- on environment, which is fun and educational. Expeditions to the Caribbean, Honduras, Costa Rica, Amazon, Galapagos, Australia, Spain, South Africa, Italy and more. www.gobroadreach.com

Gakko Camps Where: Worldwide (USA and Japan) A 2-week summer camp held this year in USA and Japan designed/run entirely by a team of When: July & August college students, graduate students, and young professionals, representing academic Eligibility: Ages 14 – 18 institutions such as Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, NYU, Oxford, and Sciences Po, Reed, Money Matters: Financial UCL, U Penn, and more than 80 nationalities; they bring an equally diverse set of skills, from assistance available architecture to philosophy, applied math to theatre, magic to graphic design, music to computer science. A select group of 40 curious, driven, empathic students at each camp embark on a journey to question learning by participating in an “investigation,” a set of experiences that invites them to see the world in a unique way. https://www.gakkoproject.com/

International Programs – IE University Where: Spain When: April & July Junior Advisory Board (JAB): A small group of talented students from across the globe, all of Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 whom share a dedication to leadership and an interest in the improvement of higher education. Money Matters: All Those selected will embark on an all-expenses-paid four-day trip to the heart of Spain where expenses paid for JAB they will participate in a collaborative conference on IE University’s undergraduate campuses in participants the cities of Segovia and Madrid. The summit culminates with a member-led presentation to IE University’s Board of Directors based upon the participants’ experience at high school in their respective countries following different curricula. http://jab.ie.edu/

Leadership Program: For those with an international outlook, the program helps discover and develop new talents and improves interpersonal skills, working in a team, leadership and self- reliance. The first week focuses on leadership and interpersonal skills and for the second week participants study one of 4 specialized tracks: architecture & design; politics, law & international relations; business & entrepreneurship or technology trends today. www.ie.edu/university/ieu-experience/pre-college-activities/summer-program

Sea Turtle Camp – Marine Biology Adventure Where: North Carolina, Hawaii, Costa Rica Sea Turtle Camp is a life enriching marine biology summer camp experience to cultivate a love When: June, July, August and respect for the ocean by building confidence and developing character, while inspiring Eligibility: Ages 13-17 coastal conservation through safety, fun, and learning! A variety of summer camps offered, Money Matters: Limited designed to share this powerful experience with others, whether it is a marine biology camp, a financial assistance available scuba camp, or a travel program. https://www.seaturtlecamp.com/

Tufts University: Summit in the French Alps (Talloires, France) Where: France When: July For rising high school students, a college-level course on international relations is only part of Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 an exploration into the complexities of world cultures and global issues. French classes are Money Matters: complemented by living with a local host family and experiencing French culture first hand. Scholarships available Extracurricular activities include hiking, swimming and a variety of other outdoor activities. www.ase.tufts.edu/FrenchAlps

Where There Be Dragons Where: Worldwide When: July & August Authentic, rugged and profound learning adventures. Featuring extended itineraries, Dragons Eligibility: Ages 15-19 programs encourage deep immersion into strikingly different physical and cultural landscapes, Money Matters: combining the best in experiential education, travel, service learning, and physically and Scholarships available intellectually challenging experiences. www.wheretherebedragons.com

TASIS Summer Programs Where: Switzerland,

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France, Puerto Rico TSP Switzerland: In the morning, choose from one of the following courses: Intensive Italian, When: Options throughout Intensive French, Language-Based Activities, Digital Photography, Architecture & Design, June, July & August Fashion & Textile Design, Musical Theater, International Baccalaureate Preparation Course, Eligibility: Ages 14-18 (may vary by program) Italian Cooking, and a Lean Startup Masterclass, while afternoons are devoted to sports, the

arts, travel excursions, outdoor adventures, and other activities. Special sports are available at an extra cost. Students may choose to participate in the Olimpia Milano Basketball Camp, where coaches from the program focus on improving physical strength, fitness, and confidence; in the AC Milan Soccer Camp, which offers the exceptional opportunity to work on skills with coaches from the renowned AC Milan Club; or in CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program consisting of aerobic exercise, calisthenics, and weightlifting.

Les Tapies Arts and Architecture (France): This program is designed for student who have a strong interest in visual art, design and/or architecture. Students focus on studio areas of drawing and painting, photography and architecture. It also provides a number of day excursions to some of the most vibrant cities in the region, allowing participants to soak up the rich history dating back to the Roman Empire as they walk in the footsteps of artists such as Cezanne and Van Gogh.

TASIS Dorado Summer Program Puerto Rico- Offers tracks in Spanish Language study or Marine Life and Environmental Studies. The program makes full use of the TASIS Dorado campus in the exclusive private community of Dorado Beach and the nearby Dorado Beach Club, home to Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment organization, which works in partnership with TASIS. https://www.summer.tasis.com/page.cfm?p=2

Pre-College/Pre-University

Canada

Future Global Leader – University of British Columbia Where: Vancouver, BC Eligibility: Ages 15-18 A two-week intensive pre-university academic program (where participants choose from more When: July & August than 25 courses). Participants develop intercultural communication and leadership skills and participate in social and cultural activities with other students. https://cstudies.ubc.ca/programs/future-global-leaders

US

Columbia University Summer Programs Where: US, Europe Eligibility: Grades 9 & 12 Students can experience college life and engage in intensive study of a variety of specific When: June & July, July, subjects, by taking an intensive, attending Columbia University classes with undergraduate July & August students, or living and studying in Barcelona for three weeks. http://ce.columbia.edu/high-school

Accelerate: Northeastern University Summer Programs Where: Boston Eligibility: 16+ When: June & July, July, Students can choose from a range of innovative programs led by Northeastern’s acclaimed faculty. Past July & August programs have included: Engineering Innovation and Design, BioE (bioengineering) Summer Immersion, Money Matters: Limited Innovations in Health Professions, Experience Design, Experiential Entrepreneurship (based in Boston), needs-based scholarships Experiential Entrepreneurship (based in Silicon Valley). https://www.northeastern.edu/precollegeprograms/ available

University of Chicago Summer Programs Where: Chicago, IL When: July & August Immersion: Explore a subject in-depth and "hands-on." Eligibility: Grades 9 - 12 Research in the Biological Sciences: Experience "life at the bench" and learn cutting-edge molecular, Money Matters: Limited cellular and microbiological research techniques. financial assistance Stones and Bones: A Practicum in Paleontology - Work behind the scenes in the Field Museum's available preparation labs and join a museum expedition digging for fossils. Arts & Science Summer in Chicago: Team-taught interdisciplinary program focused on critical thinking

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Cornell University Summer College Where: Ithaca, NY When: June & July or July Offers 3-6-week programs for talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose & August from more than 20 programs (including architecture, art & design, business, engineering, Eligibility: Grades 10 - 12 environmental studies, history & politics, medicine, law & government, plus many more) and 45 courses. Experience college life, take college courses, explore careers and academic majors, and get a head start on your post-secondary applications. www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/

Georgetown University Summer Programs Where: Georgetown, DC When: July & August ➢Institutes: Immerse yourself in a one- week accelerated, hands-on learning experience while focusing Eligibility: Grades 10 & 12 on a particular area of study. Past options include: American Politics, Basic Coding and Data Science, Creative Writing, Entrepreneurship, Explore DC, Forensic Science, International Relations, Journalism and News Reporting, Law, Leaders in Advocacy, Medical Institute, National Security and Counterintelligence, Sports Industry Management, US Campaigns and Elections, Washington and the World. ➢College Prep: Hone the skills you will need to succeed in the college admissions process. Program focuses on: SAT/ACT prep, English, math or introduction to logic, study skills and intellectual discovery. ➢Immersion: Three-week programs provide an intensive exploration of a single subject area. Past options include: Business and Leadership, Community Impact and Leadership, Economics Policy, Foreign Policy, Medical, Social Justice and Public Policy. ➢Summer College Courses: Students have the opportunity to take classes alongside current undergraduate students, learn from prestigious Georgetown faculty, and engage in challenging coursework that will prepare them for success in college and beyond. Choose from eight-week online courses, five- week on-campus courses, or opt to do a combination of both. http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students

University of Pennsylvania – Summer Programs Where: Philadelphia, PA When: July or July & ➢Summer Academies: Academies are subject-intensive three-week programs that fuse sophisticated August scientific or social theory with relevant application. Past options include: Biomedical Research, Chemistry Eligibility: Grades 9 -12 Research, Experimental Physics, Mathematics, Neuroscience Research, Social Justice Research. (eligibility may vary by ➢ Summer Prep Program: The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two program) undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the University. Students can also experience college life on Penn’s historic campus and explore the vibrant city of Philadelphia. www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/programs/highschool ➢Wharton School of Business: Wharton’s summer programs for high school students provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills and explore an interest in business. A range of programs are available including: KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy, Leadership, Education and Development Program, Management & Technology Summer Institute, Wharton Moneyball Academy, Wharton Sports Business Academy. www.wharton.upenn.edu/pre-college-programs/

University of Rochester – Precollege Programs Where: Rochester, NY When: July & August Intensive Studies Options: With these featured programs, rising 11th and 12th-grade students get a Eligibility: Grades 11 & 12 deeper look into non-credit college-level material and focus on a specific area of interest for three full (eligibility may vary by weeks. program)  Business Bootcamp: In this program, students can explore creative ideas, entrepreneurship, Money Matters: Limited and collaboration. This intensive program with the Simon Business School will have students financial assistance work in teams to create their own business plan while visiting some of the top local businesses for available inspiration.  Engineering: This hands-on engineering program allows students to investigate topics like biomedical engineering, data science, and audio and music, using the vast resources of the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  Mini Medical School: This unique and selective program offers research labs, rotations, and service learning. Students will get firsthand experience with the clinical, community service, and public health aspects of medicine, gaining a real taste of the medical school experience.  The Art of a Short Film: This in-depth workshop recaptures some of the magic, fun, and rigor of the art of movie-making and introduces students to old (16 mm black and white film stock, 1980s VCR cameras) and new (Vine, iMovie) traditions of short film-making https://enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege/

Music: The Eastman School summer program offers a world-class experience. Choose between residential music programs and camps, weeklong institutes, and collegiate classes in music education, music history, and music theory. http://summer.esm.rochester.edu/

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University of Washington in St. Louis – Precollege Programs Where: St. Louis, MO When: July & August Eligibility: Grades 10 & 11 Summer Scholars: Through this program, students have the opportunity to enroll in courses for credit Money Matters: Limited and study alongside undergraduates. Students select from a broad range of stimulating introductory financial assistance courses in the humanities, math, sciences, and social sciences. available

Summer Institutes: The program combines traditional undergraduate class and lab curriculum with organized field trips, guest lectures, and hands-on activities in order for students to gain valuable academic and career experience. Institutes are divided into morning and afternoon sessions that include assigned readings, daily assignments, and a final project. High School Summer Institutes are noncredit, undergraduate-level academic programs--not summer camps. http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/

Other Precollege Programs to Explore

Brown University: www.brown.edu/academics/pre-college/ Duke University: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students George Washington University: https://summer.gwu.edu/precollege University of Michigan: https://ceo.umich.edu/k-12-summer-academic-opportunities/ MIT: http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/summer New York University: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html Northwestern University: http://sps.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/high-school-programs/ University of Southern California: http://summerprograms.usc.edu/ Stanford: https://summercollege.stanford.edu/ University of Notre Dame: http://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/ Johns Hopkins University: www.jhu.edu/summer/precollege/ Harvard: www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/secondary-school Want more? http://www.usummer.com/summer-programs.php

International

Cambridge Immerse Where: UK When: July or July & During a two-week residential educational experience in one of Cambridge University’s largest August and most beautiful colleges, students can study Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Eligibility: Ages 16-18 Science, Creative writing, Economics, Engineering, English literature, Global leadership programme, History, International relations, Law, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Philosophy, and Physics. Tutorials and seminars are taught by highly regarded tutors in an optimal learning environment that stimulates academic enquiry; yet the carefully planned schedule ensures that the programme not only meets the academic needs of the participants, but also provides a unique experience of the university city through an abundance of extracurricular activities. www.cambridgeimmerse.com

University of Edinburgh – Summer School Where: Edinburgh, Scotland A two-week program tailored for students that combines learning, self-development, and When: July creative cultural and social experiences over two weeks in a historically rich setting. Students Eligibility:16+ can focus on either Humanities or Social Science. http://www.summerschool.ed.ac.uk/preparing-university/information-parents/programme

King's College High School Summer Study Program in London Where: UK When: July & August Provides insight into university life with a mixture of academic lectures and study sessions, Eligibility: Ages 16+ university preparation and career guidance. Academic excursions and a full and varied social programme complement the classroom and campus-based activities. This is a two-week programme that is an intensive social and academic experience in one of the most diverse and busiest cities in the world, so independence, maturity and motivation are essential qualities for all applicants. Previous areas of study include: Business Management, Law, Politics, Psychology, The Human Body, Science and Technology and Medicine. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/summer/summer-schools/pre-university/at-a-glance.aspx

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Kingdom Education Where: Canada, UK, US When: July or July & Offers 2-week and 3-week academic and social programs on university campuses, including the August University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Santa Clara University, Cambridge, Durham, St. Eligibility: Ages 15-18 Andrews, the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary. Students can choose from a variety of course options ranging from business, design, engineering, medicine, law etc. kingdomeducation.com

Where: UK When: July or July & Reach Cambridge August Reach Cambridge is a leading residential summer school based in Cambridge, England. Eligibility: Ages 14-18 Students live and learn in the historic colleges of Cambridge University and have the chance to meet students from all over the world. Students can choose from a wide range of subjects. www.reachcambridge.com/

Summer Discovery Where: 14 campuses across the US and UK Summer Discovery is a pre-college academic enrichment program offering middle school and When: July & August high school students a meaningful summer experience with lifelong value. Choose from over Eligibility: Ages 14-18 300 interactive courses at 14 different university locations in the United States and abroad. Our summer programs combine academics with social activities, travel, recreation, and sports. www.summerdiscovery.com

Westcoast Connection What: Variety of program choices available Unique, exciting, and educational travel programs, including Active Team Tours, Outdoor Where: Worldwide Adventures, Golf, Ski/Snowboarding, Community Service, Language and Touring Programs. When: July & August www.westcoastconnection.com Eligibility: Grades 9-12

Summerfuel Where: Worldwide When: July & August Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Pre-College Campus Experience- 2-4-week options available at Oxford, Tufts and UC (but may vary by program) Berkeley. Other options include: Art Now at Christie’s in New York; Business and Entrepreneurship at ESADE Barcelona, Georgetown, Stanford or Columbia; and Cultural Experience in Spain, France or Costa Rica. https://www.summerfuel.com/

Service/Work Experience

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YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Where: Canada-wide When: July & August A unique national exchange program that brings together youth from various communities Eligibility: Ages 16 & 17 across the country. Participating youth, aged 16 and 17, have the opportunity to improve their Money Matters: Cost of second official language skills, and gain important employment experience through a work program is $100 (cost may placement while on their exchange. www.summer-work.com be deferred if there is financial need).

International

AFS Interculture Canada Where: Worldwide When: July & August An educational movement that promotes global education and intercultural understanding Eligibility: Ages 14+ through quality exchange programs. From one person to another and one culture to another, the Money Matters: AFS experience promotes the core values of the organization: dignity, respect for differences, Scholarships/grants harmony, sensitivity and tolerance. AFS enables its participants to act as responsible, global available citizens working for peace and understanding in such a diverse world. www.afscanada.org

Earthwatch Institute Where: Worldwide When: July & August Promotes sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by putting Eligibility: Ages 15-18 people in the field with scientists and educators where they can assist in fieldwork. Become Money Matters: part of the action, learn new skills, and develop your role in building a sustainable future. Fundraising support www.earthwatch.org provided.

Global Public Service Academies for Health Where: Central America and US GPSA for Health is a hands-on, academic, service-learning program for high school students, When: July and works in educational collaboration with Duke University and Johns Hopkins Eligibility: Ages 16-18 University. Participants on the programs provide hands-on help, tackling real-world problems with the environment and healthcare in Guatemala, Belize, North Carolina and West Virginia. http://www.gpsa.org/

International Exchange & Volunteer Programs: Projects Abroad Where: Worldwide When: July & August Volunteer or intern abroad in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Latin America. Overseas voluntary work Eligibility: Ages 16+ placements include teaching, conservation & environment, medicine & healthcare, journalism, law & human rights, international development, business and more. www.projects-abroad.ca

Outward Bound Costa Rica Where: Costa Rica When: June through Participants build life skills, intercultural competence, Spanish language, and self-awareness. August (2-8-week options) Through varied adventure challenges and service learning expeditions, students learn to Eligibility: Ages 14+ explore new depths, step up into leadership roles, and discover that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. www.outwardboundcostarica.org

Youth Challenge International – Global Youth Partnership Where: Africa When: Year-round YCI works with local development partners to design and implement youth innovation programs Eligibility: 17+ through Canadian volunteers and peer-to-peer learning. Powerful partnerships stretch across a continent from Ghana to Tanzania, with a sector focus on health, private sector development and democratic governance. Education, gender equality and environmental sustainability are central to every program. http://yci.org/solutions/global-youth-partnerships/

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Don’t have time for a traditional experiential program? Can’t travel? Looking for something specific and free? Want to tap into the veritable wealth of knowledge at some of the best institutions around the world? Are you a self-directed learner?

MOOCs (massive open online courses) are amongst the latest additions to the experiential menu. There are plenty of reasons to enroll in a free online course (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW3gMGqcZQc). Here are some…

1. Join an online community comprised of millions of members. 2. Get a head start in a specialization. 3. Learn alongside a diverse group of professionals and students. 4. From computer science to renaissance poetry – study anything! 5. Interact in real-time with real people. 6. Be a part of something global.

Here are some providers:  https://www.coursera.org/  https://www.edx.org/  iTunesU  http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm - makes the materials used in the teaching of MIT's subjects available on the Web.  http://oyc.yale.edu/ - Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn. All lectures were recorded in the Yale College classroom and are available in video, audio, and text transcript formats. Registration is not required. No course credit, degree, or certificate is available through the Open Yale Courses website.  https://see.stanford.edu/ - Stanford Engineering Everywhere (SEE) expands the Stanford experience to students and educators online and at no charge. The SEE course portfolio includes one of Stanford's most popular sequences: the three-course Introduction to Computer Science, taken by the majority of Stanford’s undergraduates, as well as more advanced courses in artificial intelligence and electrical engineering.  http://oli.cmu.edu/ - The Open Learning Initiative by Carnegie Mellon University offers online courses to anyone who wants to learn or teach. Their aim is to combine open, high-quality courses, continuous feedback, and research to improve learning and transform higher education.

Looking for a Summer Job?

If you are looking for a job this summer, you should read the following helpful tips from the Common Ties Alumni Mentorship Program at UCC:

Resumes and Cover Letters You need a resume to find a job. You should update the resume that you created in year 11 for your Career Studies course and customize it to suit the type of job you are applying for and the qualifications the employer is seeking (or you think s/he is seeking). There are many different ways to organize a resume based both on personal taste and the qualities that you want to highlight. A skills- based resume that highlights acquired skills rather than experience is often the best approach for young people. Skills are acquired through all manner of activities, including school work, volunteering, sports, clubs, etc. You should also consider creating a cover letter to accompany your resume.

Check out the career resources that are available to you in the UCC library on cover letter and resume writing. There is a resume builder on the Career Cruising website www.careercruising.com. The user name is ucc and the password is 1829.

Other resources: http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/ http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/applying-for-jobs

Job Hunting Tips  Check out popular job posting websites (see below). Many have a special section for students.  Check out the help wanted ads in local newspapers and publications.  Be proactive and distribute copies of your resume to stores or companies that you would like to work for.  Make sure that everybody knows you are looking for a summer job. Tell your parents, siblings, teachers, friends, parents of friends, absolutely everyone, and ask them to spread the word.

There are two ways to look at summer job hunting. Do you just want a summer job or do you want to find a job that you will really enjoy? If you really want to find a summer job that you love and are willing to do some extra work to find it, consider the following:  Assess your interests. For example, do you have a passion for theatre, music, sports? Focus on only one or two of these areas.  Don’t rely solely on advertised jobs. Find your own opportunities. Investigate firms and organizations that operate in your field of choice. Contact them by telephone or email to see if they hire summer students. If you can’t find any job opportunities in your area of choice, think of ways to create your own.

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 If your passion is writing, target a local newspaper and in particular one reporter that you admire. Contact the reporter and ask whether s/he would be willing to hire you as his/her assistant for a couple of weeks. Or better yet, offer your services for free. Use your summer vacation as a way to do something you love and gain valuable experience.

Consider volunteering - This is a great way to do something you love, give back to the community, gain experience and keep busy this summer. Check out www.volunteertoronto.ca/. The CAS office may also have some great leads.

Create your own job - Mow lawns, paint houses, do something you enjoy and be your own boss. Check out the Canadian Youth Business Federation website at http://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/.

Start your own company - Students (aged 15+) can get money and mentorship to run their own business. You get to be your own boss while learning what it takes to manage a business. Sales, marketing, invoicing, bookkeeping, customer relationship, and management – these are just a few of the skills you will develop. Summer Company (www.ryerson.ca/summercompany): 1) start-up money to kick-off a new summer business and 2) advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running.

Job search engine www.monster.ca www.jobboom.com www.workopolis.com www.canadiancareers.com www.indeed.ca Federal government job posting site www.jobbank.gc.ca Job postings for youth, links to www.yes.on.ca employment & volunteer resources www.firstwork.org Summer jobs with the city of Toronto www.toronto.ca/employment/ http://charityvillage.com/ Internships www.canadiancareers.com/internships.html Go Abroad – international volunteer www.goabroad.com positions and more http://canadaworldyouth.org/ Career Exploration www.careercruising.com (Username: ucc, Password: 1829) www.careeroptionsmagazine.com http://careers2030.cst.org/

Bridge Year

Taking a “Bridge Year” (or a year off) before university is standard in much of the world. More and more young people are realizing the benefits a bridge year can offer and opting to define their education more broadly. www.mygapyear.ca Information and resources for students interested in taking a Bridge Year. www.gapyear.com Information and resources for students interested in taking a Bridge Year. www.cwy-jcm.org Canada World Youth (a national, non-governmental organization - programs operate in Canada and countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Central and Eastern Europe). www.lattitudecanada.org Offers international volunteering opportunities. https://www.metowe.com/ Me to We Programs. www.gapwork.com Bridge year jobs and placements. www.classafloat.com A year full of adventure travel. They also offer a full year of academics, including Grade 11 & 12, or first year university courses in partnership with Acadia University. www.yci.org Youth Challenge International. Combines community development, health promotion and environmental work in adventurous projects carried out by teams of volunteers. www.ef.com/year Pick from locations around the world and engage in language fluency and cultural immersion. https://www.discoveryear.ca/ Bridge year programs that helps you search for a job, do two work terms and have a month of travel. Lots of workshops and skill development opportunities built into the program.

Other Useful Resources

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www.universitystudy.ca The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada website provides information and resources for Canadian universities, and is a governing body representing 97 public and private not-for-profit universities and university degree-level colleges. www.electronicinfo.ca A guide to Ontario's universities for secondary school students. www.canlearn.ca Canada’s one-stop resource for the information and interactive planning tools you need to explore learning and education opportunities, research occupations, develop learning strategies, and create the financial plans to achieve your goals. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college- Student gateway providing information on U.S. college opportunities, search including college searches, standardized testing, financial support and scholarships. www.ucas.com Student gateway providing information on education in the UK, including university and program searches, application portal, admissions requirements, transition to university, financial support and scholarships.

Have a safe and happy summer!

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