SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Peak to Peak High School*

May, 2008

*Please be aware that the cost for most summer programs need to be paid by the student and family. Appearing on this list does not indicate endorsement by Peak to Peak or Boulder Valley School District. It is the student’s and family’s responsibility to evaluate any program before registration!

PROGRAMS/CLASSES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES:

JULIAN KRINSKY PRE-COLLEGIATE PROGRAM: For students 15-18 years of age, held on the campus at Princeton University or the University of Pennsylvania. A wide variety of options, brochures are available in the Counseling Center.

UNIV. OF DENVER, STUDENT CAMPS: A series of two-week residential camps that combine technology with hands on learning, field trips, and projects. Visit www.cs.du.edu/c-motion. Computer animation and Engineering are the 2 major themes.

UNIV. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL SEMINARS: 20 seminars taught by USC instructors, 4 weeks. Visit www.usc.edu/summer or see the file in the Counseling Center.

MOUNT HOLYOKE/TAKE THE LEAD PROGRAM: For young women to develop leadership skills, a 2-week residential program. Call 413-538-3500 or visit www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction.

TUFTS UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAM IN FRENCH ALPS: Summer study abroad, June 28-July 26, 2008. Contact 617-627-3290 or see the file in the Counseling Center.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER CHALLENGE PROGRAMS: For highly motivated high school students to take courses while residing on campus. Visit www.bu.edu/summer/highschool or see file in the Counseling Center.

COLORADO COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS: A wide variety of courses for high school students using the unique CC block plan. Visit www.coloradocollege.edu/summerprograms or see brochure in Counseling Center.

WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COMPUTER CAMP: A week long camp in June, Gunnison, Colorado, for students who will be junior or senior. Go to www.western.edu/computerscience for information and registration.

SUMMER DISCOVERY: Offers courses, internships, language immersion, and community service programs on multiple college campuses including east coast, west coast, and overseas. Large program, you can request a catalog at summerfun.com or call 1-800-645-6611. One brochure is on file in the Counseling Center for students/parents to peruse.

THE JUNIOR STATESMEN SUMMER PROGRAM: Offered on 4 campuses, emphasizes politics and debate. 3 week programs at Georgetown, Princeton, Yale, and Stanford are available. Visit www.jsa.org or see brochure in the Counseling Center.

QUANTUM LEARNING NETWORK: Offers SuperCamp, a lifeskills and learning camp held at eight colleges. For students grades 4-12, it is designed to raise confidence and motivation. Visit www.SuperCamp.com.

COLLEGE AND CAMPUS TOURS:

PRINCETON REVIEW COLLEGE DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE: An intensive 2-week college admissions/test prep. experience, combined with campus visits and tours. Call 1-800-645-6611 or visit summerfun.com.

COLLEGE VISITS: A series of 1 week tours in US and Canada to a variety of colleges/universities. Each tour is organized in an area and includes campus tours, meetings with representatives, and staying on campuses. Intended to help student with college selections and evaluations. Visit www.campus-visits.com or call 1-800-944-2798.

STUDENT TRAVEL:

SMITHSONIAN STUDENT TRAVEL: More than 85 travel tours across North America. Visit www.smithsonianstudenttravel.com or call 1-800-503-2323.

WILDERNESS VENTURES: Outdoor adventure programs for teens, a variety of challenging expeditions will be offered this summer and will last from 2-6 weeks. Visit www.wildernessventures.com or see the catalog on file in the Counseling Center.

PUEBLOINGLES—8 days in a small Spanish Village for students ages 13-18, only English is allowed. Group activities include volunteer work and various activities. Visit www.puebloingles.com or see file in the Counseling Center.

CAREER EXPLORATION:

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM: Forum’s that offer hands-on career experience/exploration in Law, Medicine, or National Security. Most are week long, visit www.nylf.org or see file in Counseling Center.

LEADERSHIP:

COLORADO COLUMBINE GIRLS STATE: Sponsored by American Legion, this is a leadership program centered on good citizenship and democracy. Current JUNIOR GIRLS may apply. June 15-20, 2008 will be the dates, visit www.coloradocolumbinegirlsstate.com or contact Patty Higgins at pattymom@comcast.net.

COLORADO BOYS STATE: Similar American Legion leadership program for junior boys, contact Cliff Monette at cliff.monette@comcast.net or go to www.colegionboysstate.org. for further information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

PUEBLO INGLES, MADRID, SPAIN: For 13-18 year old students, 8 days in rural Spain in a village where English only is allowed. Group activities include volunteer work. Visit www.puebloingles.com.

OTHER:

DIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMS: Boulder Valley School District has compiled a list of summer program websites for students of color. Please see file in the Counseling Center.