HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Listed below are a small number of the many programs students have the opportunity to participate in every summer. The ones listed below are from summer of 2011, but they will give an idea of what is available.  As new information arrives in the counseling office, it will be updated.  A NEW will be placed next to each one for the Summer of 2012.

AFS Intercultural Programs works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.To learn more go to www.afsusa.org.  Mrs. Brennan can nominate you. 

Auburn University Summer Youth Program is committed to providing a rich and exciting learning environment.  The following camps are available: 

• Musical Theatre Camp (July 18-23):  Designed for music, theatre, dance and show choir students interested in the field of musical theatre, which includes music, dance, movement, and acting.
• Veterinarian Camp (June 6-11 for juniors; June 13-18 for seniors):  Learn about the role of vets in Public Health, First Aid skills for helping animals in emergency situations, anatomy and imaging. 
• World Affairs Youth Seminar (July 18-23):  Appeals to students with interest in public speaking, debate, Model UN, social studies, international affairs, current events, government, politics, leadership, and/or public service. 
• Architecture Camp (June 6-11 & July 11-16):  Begins with basic design concepts and ends with an architectural design project.  Participants will have studio space and access to computers. 
• Building Construction Camp (June 20-25):  Learn construction basics and how to integrate building design with site, climate, function, and "green" considerations. 
• Design Camp (June 13-18):  Great for students interested in a professional career in design.  Each day is filled with hands-on designs, technical demonstrations, and professional guest speakers.  Studio space will be available. 
• CSI: Auburn--Computer Forensics Camp (July 19-23):  Gain real experience investigating computer crimes and processing digital evidence. 
• TIGERS Engineering Camp (June 6-11 for seniors and June 13-18 for juniors):  Get exposed to the world of engineering.  Most engineering majors will be covered.

To learn more about each program, go to www.auburn.edu/summeryouthprograms. 

Babson Summer Study Programs for High School Students is offering some new programs for outstanding high school students. 

• Babson Idea Generation (BIG) Program
• Babson Entrepreneur Development Experience

These two seven-week, residential programs taking place from July 5-August 19 will give students the opportunity to focus on entrepreneurial or social ventures.  Targeted at high-achieving students entering their junior or senior year, each of these courses is taught by their top-ranked, full-time faculty in a challenging, campus environment.  Students can earn college credits. 

• Service Learning Experience

Students entering their sophomore year may participate in this one-week, non-residential experience from June 27 to July 1.  This program focused on social outreach does not provide college credit.

To apply for any of the programs, please go to www.summerstudy.babson.edu. 

Barnard College Summer in New York City gives students the Barnard Pre-College advantage.  Some topics include are Architecture, Art, International Affairs, Music, Theatre and Film, etc.  They offer a four-week program and several one-week options.  To find out more, go to www.barnard.edu/pcp. 

Boston University will offer an intensive experience in creative mathematical exploration to approximately 65 ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in mathematics.  It's called PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists).  It is a 6 week residential program.  Financial aid is available.  Applications are online at www.promys.org.  Applications are being accepted until May 30, 2011. 

Cambridge College Programme at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, is in its 24th Anniversary of summer programmes in Academics and leadership including an optional trip to Paris.  Sixty-five courses, excursions to London (4), Stonehenge, Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon, sports and evening activities are offered every night.  For additional information and to enroll contact:  www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org. 

This is a program for high achieving high school scholars.  Students may be in their freshman through senior year.  They will receive a written evaluation and letter grade for each course from their lecturers, which will be brought back by the student to be included with his/her high school transcript and to be sent to colleges/universities with the applications.  Many students have received credit for completion of these courses from the colleges.  This program is very helpful as a pre-college experience and for applying to US colleges and universities as well.

NEW!  Carleton Summer Science Institute:  Students will learn to think and write like scientists by engaging in classroom and hands-on research related to their interests.  Their experience will culminate in a presentation at the CSSI Research Symposium held at the end of the program.  Go to www.carleton.edu/summer for the application and more information. 

NEW!  Carleton Summer Writing Program:  Students will learn to write effective academic essays.  This program is designed for college-bound junior with strong reading and writing skills.  Full and partial scholarships available.  Go to www.carleton.edu/summer for the application and more information.

NEW!  Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE):  This program is an introduction to college life and to the strengths of a liberal arts education.  Students must be nominated by an educator.  They are looking for 10th grade students who will complete their sophomore year of high school by June 15, 2011, are in the top 25% of their class, are taking a challenging college-prep curriculum, and have been involved in their community.  Students of African American descent or students interested in African American culture are encouraged to apply for this program.  Go to www.carleton.edu/summer/CLAE for more details, etc.  If you wish to be nominated for this, please see Mrs. Brennan.

NEW!  Cornell University Summer College wants you to experience the excitement of college life, take fascinating college courses, get a head start on college, explore careers and academic majors, enhance your college applications and participate in admissions workshops, and make friends from around the world.  For the most up-to-date information about their programs, visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu.   They have 3 and 6 week sessions. 

NEW!  Emory Pre-College Program:  Discover College Life this Summer!  Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors in high school.  They should be highly motivated and committed to engaging in college-level work during the summer.  Apply early to ensure residential space and course preferences.  Courses may include:  Science; Pre-Professional; Arts & Humanities; Social Science.  Apply online at www.precollege.emory.edu.

NEW!  The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) is offering hands-on workshops at FIDM's 3-Day Events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego.  EXPLORE careers in Fashion, Merchandising, Product Development, Design, Styling, Special Events, and Shoe Design.  EXPERIENCE workshops like Draping the Dress, where you will create a three-dimensional design on a fitting form; Concept to Consumer, which focuses on design and merchandising; and Creating a Promotional Campaign, where you will work on a photo shoot and a special event.  GO out to the industry to see and feel the excietement that comes from working in this vibrant workplace.  LEARN step-by-step how to sketch the nine-head fashion figure--it's fun and anyone can be taught to do it!  WORK beside other students from all over the world who have the same passion for this industry as you.  Check out all 3 days for only $250.  Log on to register today because space is limited!  www.fidm.edu/summerprogram. 

Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) is designed just for high school students and empowers participants to experience busines and economics first-hand.  This program is offered for the first time this summer on the campus of Houston Baptist University from July 10-14.  Students will learn about free market economics first-hand as they form companies by working in small groups.  They receive hands-on instruction to create business and marketing plans, pay taxes and maintain accounting records.  Speakers who aer community and busines leaders visit with students to share advice, wisdom and personal stories of success (and failures).  The FELC curriculum strongly encourages ethical leadership, personal responsibility and philanthropy.  This is a real world experience!  Go to their website to learn more at www.felcexperience.org.  You are encouraged to submit applications early.  The only cost for students is the $100 registration fee. 

Freedom Alliance Military Leadership Academy is a program for high school students who are goal oriented and serious about a career in the military.  During the summer sessions, the cadets will gain confidence and practical life skills from being faced with, and overcoming, mentally and physically challenging obstacles.  Whether you are interested in getting a glimpse of military life or seeking an adventure beyond the average summer camp, join the ranks of the Military Academy.  Their mission is to educate, motivate and inspire young Americans to become positive, productive leaders in their communities.  For detailed program information visit www.MLAcamp.com. 

NEW!  Furman Summer Scholars is offering two summer sessions:  July 8-14 & July 15 - 21, 2012.  Classes include:  Leadership Quest; Protest!; Mock Trial; Theatre:  Remember me in LIGHT!; Pre-Health:  What is it like to practice medicine in the 21st century?; Graphic Design:  Advertising Design & Brand Identity; Sustainable LIving, and more.  For more information, go to www.engagefurman.com.  Furman is one of the nation's premier undergraduate liberal arts colleges. 

Harding University offers Enrichment program for students:  Honors Symposium (www.harding.edu/symposium), Summer Honor Choir (www.harding.edu/honorchoir/), Honors Abroad Program (www.harding.edu/symposium/abroad.html), and National Leadership Forum (www.harding.edu/nlforum/). 

Hollins University Summer Programs are for young ladies only.  Programs like "Explorations in Forensic Chemistry", "Exploring Digital Storytelling", "Psychology:  The Human Mind", "Video Production", etc. will be offered.  Go to www.hollins.edu for more information. 

NEW!  Houston Chronicle and the University of Houston are sponsoring a free,four-week summer workshop for high school students who are interested in journalism and who will be senior this fall. The classes will be conducted by staff reporters, editors, photographers, and graphic artists from the Houston Chronicle, many of whom have extensive teaching experience.  They will cover reporting, writing, editing and interviewing practices and principles, videography, blogs, photojournalism, graphics, and newspaper and web site design.  The students will write extensively in the class and will get solid reporting and interviewing experiences.  The final project will be student production of a newspaper.  An application can be downloaded from the Chronicle Web site at http://www.chron.com/hjw.  The class will be limited to 20 students, so it is important for those interested to get their applications in by the April 15 deadline.  Students completing the workshop will be eligible to compete for three Houston Chronicle $1,000 scholarships. 

Interlochen Arts Camp for Grades 3-12 runs from June-August 2010.  Located in Northwest Michigan, 3,000 artists from 50 states and 40 countries attend to be a part of this program.  Apply by Feb. 1 at www.camp.interlochen.org. 

NEW!  Junior Volunteer Program at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands and other local hospitals--If you want to be in the medical field, look into this opportunity.  Students are required to put in 160 hours of volunteer work.  It's a great way to get your feet wet.

Landmark College at Southern Oregon University is offering a summer program for high school students with learning disabilities and AD/HD.  It is July 10-July 30 in Ashland, OR.  Landmark College is nationally recognized as the college of choice for students with learning disabilities and AD/HD.  The college has 25 years of leadership in developing innovative academic strategies and techniques for students who learn differently.  Students will build academic performance through specific skill and strategy development.  Students will also be introduced to the concepts of self-understanding and self-advocacy in a college-like setting.  To learn more, visit Landmark's website at www.landmark.edu/summer. 

NEW!  LENS High School Program at Wake Forest University (Learn, Experience, Navigate, Solve)--This summer BE BOLD.  Change the way you LEARN, the way you think, and the way you LEAD.  Spend three weeks discovering how to use your passion to CHANGE THE WORLD.  EXPERIENCE a NEW WAY of problem solving.  Join other students who will CHALLENGE each other intellectually as experts teach you to TACKLE TOUGH ISSUES, examine them through different LENSES, and then NAVIGATE through their complexities.  Become equipped to SOLVE problems creatively, and make your community A BETTER PLACE.

You do know there's fun involved - after all, it is a college experience.  New friends, social activities, dinner downtown, movies, playing on the Quad. A little taste of independence...So go ahead...apply. Be bold. Be different this summer - and make a difference!  Go to www.wfu.edu for more information or email LENSDirector@wfu.edu. 

Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR, is offering a two-week summer residency program for students completing grades 8 through 12.  It is June 26-July 8, 2011.  The mind discovers the world and creates meaning for itself through language.  This program explores the relationship between writing, thinking, and learning.  Participants leave with a deeper understanding of themselves and their world, and a better preparation for the rigors of a college education.  Go to www.lclark.edu for more information.

Louisiana State University Performing Arts Academy is where passions becomes greatness.  June 6-11 LSU will offer an Honors Chamber Winds Camp that is designed for the highly motivated musician who aspires to a position of musical leadership in his/her program. 

From June 6-July 22 private lessons with an LSU faculty member is available for the following instruments:  piano, jazz piano, organ, voice, harp, flute, saxophone, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, double brass, guitar, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion. 

Visit www.cmda.lsu.edu/paa for more information and to register.  The application and audition deadline is May 1, 2011. 

Marist College (NY) Pre-College Program for upcoming Juniors and Seniors (July 10-23)--the fields they are offering:  Business, College Writing, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Digital Movie Making, Fashion, Game Design, Spanish, Sports Communication, Theatre.  Go to www.marist.edu/precollege to learn more. 

Maritime Venture (A Maritime Youth Career Camp)--You will experience

• Careers in the industry
• Cargo handling
• Simulations
• Texas A&M ship tour
• Houston Ship Channel tour
• Navigation exercises

Meet captains, pilots, tankermen, able seamen, and other mariners.  It's for 14+ year olds.  Three day camps are happening in June & July at San Jacinto College North, Central, and South.  Call today to apply at 281-974-2200. 

NEW!  Naval Academy STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Program is in its 2nd year.  If you are serious about attending the Naval Academy, you MUST apply for this.  It is for rising 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.  Go to www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html for more information and for the application.  Applications are being accepted through April 1.  STEM is held in three sessions.  Approximately 375 total students from around the US will be accepted to STEM.  All students selected to participate will receive a full scholarship to attend this academic summer program, but will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the Naval Academy. 

Northwestern State University Advanced Program for Young Scholars is a three-week residential program for gifted and talented students entering grades 8-12.  Partial need-based financial aid is available.  Students will receive challenging academics with fun and creative social activities.  Courses may include:  Creative Writing, Computer Programming, Film Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, Games, Puzzles, and Logic, Folklore and Folklife, Intro to Criminalistics.  Application and payment deadline for grades 8-12 is April 11, 2011.  Go to http://advance.nsula.edu for more information or call 318-357-4500. 

Notre Dame Pre-College Programs have applications available now for rising Juniors and Seniors.  They have 11 tracks of academic study offered.  To learn more go to www.precollege.nd.edu.  Application deadline is March 15, 2011. 

Notre Dame is offering Leadership Seminars for rising seniors (all expenses paid).  Application deadline is February 15, 2011.  Go to www.precollege.nd.edu. 

Otis College of Art & Design is offering the 2011 Summer of Art Program from July 5-July 29.  The college prep programs include:  Animation; Architecture/Landscape/Interiors; Black & White Photography; Digital Media; Digital Photography; Drawing & Painting in the Anime Style; Fashion Design; Graphic Design; Illustration; Life Drawing; Painting; Product Design; Sculpture; Toy Design.  To learn more and to register, go to www.otis.edu/soa. 

NEW!Oxbridge Academic Programs for Grades 8-9 is offered in Summer 2012.  To learn more about the programs listed below, go to www.oxbridgeprograms.com or email info@oxbridgeprograms.com.  

• The Cambridge Prep Experience was founded 13 years ago.  It is designed for students completing 8th and 9th grades.  It offers the intellectual and cultural riches of Cambridge.  Whether it's a class activity, a tour around town, or a field trip, everything students do will be engaging and exciting.
• The Oxford Prep Experience allows students to learn from, and with, some of the finest teachers in the world.  Oxford is a beautiful setting and has rich traditions.  Students will be guided along a memorable journey of seminars, lively classroom discussions, directed presentations, and enriching visits to famous historical sites. 

NEW!Oxbridge Academic Programs for Grades 9-12 is offered in Summer 2012.  To learn more about their programs, go to www.oxbridgeprograms.com or email info@oxbridgeprograms.com.  

• La Academia de Espana is a program specifically designed for students in grades 10-12 in the beautiful Spanish city of Barcelona.  From Roman ruins to Gothic churches, this is a city steeped in history.  It is an amazing cultural crossroads, and the perfect place to begin a lifetime of European culture and one of Europe's most visited cities. 
• New York College Experience will challenge students intellectually, both in traditional disciplines as well as less commonly offered subjects. 
• L'academie De France is a program that gives students the fullest possible experience of French life and culture.  The program is based in the beautiful, historical, and culturally rich city of Montpellier, with field trips to such places as Nimes and Carcassonne, and then travel to Paris for the three day finals of the program. 
• The Cambridge Tradition continues to grow in terms of renown, popularity, and above all, quality.  The most distinguishing feature of this summer of study, enrichment, and fun is the amazing opportunity you have to live as a student at Cambridge University--academically, the highest-ranked university in Britain today.  This is for grades 10-12.
• The Oxford Tradition introduces high school students to the intellectual and cultural riches of Oxford.  It is a magical place.  Students come to connect with its history, enjoy its culture, and meet and study with some of the brightest, most imaginative minds from all over the world.  This is for grades 10-12.

NEW!Oxford Advanced Studies Program has built a strong reputation as an academically and culturally enriching experience for high school students who are aiming for a competitive college;  they offer an exciting and stimulating academic program with emphasis on small group teaching supported by individual tutorials, together with an extensive range of visits and activities.  The timeless splendor of one of the oldest and greatest university cities, with its architectural and natural beauty, ancient colleges, pictureque gardens, rivers,etc. is just one of the many features that sets this program apart. 

The course is open to students currently in sophomore, junior, and senior years; a course brochure may be obtained by visiting their website at www.oasp.ac.uk. 

NEW!  REveAL-- A Pro-Life Summer Camp -- Are you unsure of what it means to be Pro-Life?  do you agree that abortion is wrong, but believe everyone should be able to make their own "choice?"  Have you been Pro-Life for as long as you can remember?  Are you between the ages of 14-18?  Texas Right to Life will REveAL, through interactive talks and activities, how one of our most fundamental rights as Americans is constantly jeopardized--the Right to Life.  Create new friendships with teens across the state during an intense and fun weekend!  To learn more go to www.TexasRightToLife.com/StudentCentral. 

Ringling College of Art & Design wants to give students a Pre-college perspective that is INTENSE. REWARDING. AWESOME.  Create portfolio worthy work; work in college-level coursework; meet the challenge of project pace and performance; live and work with like-minded individuals; get a jump start; earn college credits; FUN!; explore college majors.  For more information, go to www.ringling.edu/precollege.  It is June 26-July 23, 2011.

NEW!  SEAP (Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program) is for high school students who are interested in science and engineering and are looking for an apprenticeship next summer.  SEAP is an Office of Naval Research sponsored and funded program.  They want to expose students to Navy projects and programs.  Participants receive hands-on experience in the fields of engineering, science, and computers in a reserach and development and test and evaluation environment.  Students experiment with a technical career and learn about other types of careers that are available within the Carderock Division.  The selected students are placed into a wide variety of scientific and engineering fields with mentors who are scientists, engineers, and technicians.  Their mentors work with high school students during the summer to give them a first-hand understanding of professional methods to foster their desire to pursue college level training that will lead to careers in science and engineering.

In order to be eligible for the SEAP Program, students must be US citizens, enrolled in high school, have completed 9th grade, and be at least 16 years of age by the beginning of the program.  Students will spend 8 weeks during the summer doing research or working on a specific technical project.  The stipend for studrnts will be $3075 for the 8 weeks. 

Interested students must apply online at http://www.asee.org/seap by January 7, 2011.  Additionally, student transcripts MUST be mailed to: 

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program; 1818 N. Street, NW, Suite 600; Washington DC  20036

SOCAPA (School of Cinema and Performing Arts) will be offering camps this summer for Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Acting for Film, Dance, and Photography.  If you are a student interested in any one of these, you need to look into this. Go to www.socapa.org for more information.  Mrs. Brennan has a catalog students can look at as well. 

Southern Methodist University is offering two programs this summer:  Talented & Gifted and College Experience. Get a jumpstart on your future and become a university student for three weeks in the Talented and Gifted Program.  Take college-credit and challenging noncredit courses designed to stretch thinking and learning.  SMU's College Experience offers students the opportunity to earn six hours of college credit while living on campus with peers who share your passion for fun and learning.  For more information on both programs go to www.smu.edu/ce or www.smu.edu/tag. 

NEW!  SPI Study Abroad International wants you to be informed of all the possibilities that studying abroad can do for students.  It is a great way to enjoy an educational experience outside of the classroom while improving language abilities and college resumes.  Students will also have the opportunity to earn college credit.  Go to www.spiAbroad.com or call toll free at 1.866.502.7505 x1. Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.  Don't let the money stop you from experiencing a life-changing event. SPI has 20 years of experience behind their academic board of teachers that have created their programs with first-hand experience.  It is the best investment you can make to prepare for college and more importantly life. 

NEW!  The United States Military Academy will host two Summer Leaders Seminars in June 2012.  These seminars will provide outstanding high school juniors the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership development programs at a service academy that feature small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study.  Only 800 juniors will be invited nationwide.  Students must be in the top fifth of their class, have strong PSAT scores, are pursuing a college preparatory program, and have demonstrated leadership potential by participation, election/selection to office, and honors earned in extracurricular and organized athletic activities.  Students must apply online at http://admissions.usma.edu. West Point will notify applicants of their admission status by May 1.  

NEW!  The University of Texas McCombs School of Business and the Texas Exes:  Subiendo is a five day intensive leadership academy dealing with issues facing the State's next generation of leaders.  The academy will take place June 17-21 on the UT Austin campus and is open to current high school juniors who will be seniors in fall of 2012.  There is NO COST to attend.  Students will move away from the traditional classroom experience by participating in role-playing exercises centered around issues important to the future of Texas; interacting one-on-one with business, political, and community leaders and experts from around the state; and developing skills to take their ideas and turn them into reality.  THe application is available for download online at www.subiendoacademy.org.  Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, Jan. 31st. 

The University of Texas at Austin's School of Architecture offers a Summer Academy in Architecture.  This is an intensive 3-week introductory program that prepares students for academic and professional pursuits in architecture through the development of an individual body of work in design and through exposure to prominent academics and professionals.  Each student participating in the program is assigned an individual workspace in the School of Architecture studios.  Students range from 17 to older adulthood.  If you are interested, contact the Summer Academy office at 512-471-9890 or via email at academy@austin.utexas.edu.  Program and housing applications are available for download from the Academy website located at http://soa.utexas.edu/summeracademy. 

UCLA Arts Camps in association with US Performing Arts offers:  Film, Dance, Musical Theater, Theater, Acting for the Camera, Animation, TV Sitcom Production and many more programs to choose from.  You get to live on the UCLA campus.  For more information and to register, to go www.usperformingarts.com.

NEW!  University of Notre Dame -- How will you spend your summer?  The Pre-College programs offer exceptional student leadeers the unique opportunity to experience the life of a Notre Dame student.  From life in a residence hall to having access to the same academic, recreational, and spiritual resources, you will be challenged to ask questions and to question answers.  They are offering a two-week program for a select number of rising high school juniors and seniors:

2012 Academic Tracks:  Acting; Archaeology; China's Transformation; Dante's Inferno; The Brothers Karamazov; Entrepreneurship; Film; Life Science; Literature; Policy Debate & Public Speaking; Pre-Law; Psychology; Theology; Voice

For more information, go to www.precollege.nd.edu. 

Valparaiso University's Teen Law College is a two-week residential summer program for students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.  Students will learn from law professors, judges and attorneys how to research effectively, think critically and communicate persuasively.  Students will "witness" a crime, prepare for a trial, and on your final day, try your case in court.  Go to www.valpo.edu/law/teenlaw for more information.  It is June 12-25, 2011. 

Valparaiso University is offering a short-term summer study abroad program where students can learn the skills necessary to be a global leader.  This program will emphasize the "American Experience", a holistic approach to learning about he US by totally immersing each student into both the American educational system and the American culture.  Students will experience life in the US, from a farmland to a big city.  They will interact with Americans from all walks of life and visit American households to get first hand impressions of the US lifestyle.  Go to www.valpo.edu/international.  It is held from July 18-July 26th. 

Vanderbilt University is offering the PAVE Program--a program for top performing 11th grade students.  For more information, go to www.pave.vanderbilt.edu. 

Wake University is offering a program for high school students.  Go to http://provost.wfu/edu/0.175.1/LENS_High/School_Program to learn more about it.

NEW!  Washington University St. Louis High School 2012 Summer Experiences for High School Students helps give students the college experience.   Experience college the summer after your sophomore or junior year.  Find the right program that is right for you:

• High School Summer Scholars Program (5 weeks, credit)--Enroll in two college courses for credit, transferable to most accredited universities; live in a residence hall and enjoy social and cultural opportunities with other scholars from around the world.
• High School Summer Institutes (3 weeks, noncredit) -- Explore an area of interest in depth; live on campus; Choose from one of three institutes: Writing Institute, Pre-Medical Institute, Photojournalism Institute.
• Visit their website at www.summerexperiences@wustl.edu for information and application materials.

Young Ambassadors Program (Y.A.P.) is organized by the Smithsonian Latino Center and underwritten by Ford Motor Company Fund.  It is a national, interdisciplinary leadership program for high school students gifted in the arts, sciences or humanities.  The mission of the program is to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in these areas.  It consists of two components:

• a one-week, all expenses paid training seminar at the Smithsonian Institution, and
• a paid internship at a recognized museum or cultural organization in local communities across the United States and Puerto Rico. 

Upon completion of the five-week program, students will receive a $2,000 stipend. To apply, to go www.latino.si.edu/education.  The deadline is April 8, 2011 to apply. 

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