High School Students

Current high school students may not register for Summer Session undergraduate courses unless they are admitted to the College Preparation Programor College Bridge Program.

NU Summer Programs for High School Students

• College Preparation Program
  Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or enroll in a two-week IN FOCUS seminar in a special topic area.
• College Bridge Program
  A select group of high school juniors from Chicago Public Schools are admitted to this program each summer. Each participant may enroll in one undergraduate Summer Session course, for which he or she receives college credit.
• National High School Institute (Cherubs)
  NHSI has five divisions: Debate, Speech, Journalism, Film & Video Production, and Theatre Arts. Students gain practical college-level experience in their chosen field; interact closely with outstanding faculty; tackle new social and intellectual challenges; and experience campus life with other exceptional high school students.
• Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute

This in-depth, five-week program is designed for students who have just finished their junior year of high school and wish to become better writers and editors for print, online and broadcast.  Enrollment is limited to 84 and students typically come from as many as 25 states and abroad.  Teachers are top-notch practitioners and distinguished Northwestern faculty.

• The Center for Talent Development
  CTD offers enrichment programs for academically talented students from PreK through grade 12, facilitating high achievement, self-confidence and a love of learning among participants.
• Wildcat Sports Camps
  Run by many of the top intercollegiate coaches in the country, Wildcat Sports Camps provide a fun and exciting learning environment for youth of all ages. Campers have the opportunity to learn more about their sport, improve skills and receive guidance from coaches and student athletes alike.

High school graduates who have not been admitted to Northwestern for fall 2012 are considered visiting students. See the procedures for visiting students on this page.

Summer Programs for High School Students

This summer, preview the college experience at one of the world’s top teaching and research universities—in one of the most exciting US cities. Boston University Summer Term invites you to check out four summer high school programs that challenge you intellectually and introduce you to college life. Each of our high school programs offers you the chance to learn and explore new subjects as you bond with other students through fun social activities on campus and around Boston.

Join other motivated high school students from 48 states and 58 countries for a summer experience that will give you a true advantage in college.

Take a look around this site, and learn more about our exciting summer opportunities for high school students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

ECE Outreach: Pre-College Programs

The ECE Outreach Office coordinates several major programs for high school teachers and pre-college students of various ages, as well as tours of the School’s facilities and visits to metro Atlanta schools.

These activities are organized in partnerships with local public school systems and magnet programs, the Georgia Tech Admissions Office and other campus groups that also have K-12 outreach missions, and engineering and science professional societies.

Below is a list of programs led by ECE; please check back often for updates.

• STEP-UP, or the Summer Teacher Experience Program, Utilizing Physics, is a summer-long training program for metro Atlanta high school physics teachers.
• H.O.T. Days @ Georgia Tech is a one-week long summer program designed to introduce high school students to electrical and computer engineering concepts.
• State of Georgia FIRST LEGO League Challenge is part of an international program for children ages 9-14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics experience with a sports-like atmosphere.
• ECE lab tours or visits to metro Atlanta schools can be arranged through the ECE Outreach Office. View equipment available for ECE faculty to use for K-12 outreach demos.

The following campus offices offer additional information about campus visits, information sessions, and other specialized programs at Georgia Tech:

• Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech partners with many groups to enhance K-12 science, mathematics, and technology education.
• Georgia Tech Admission Office offers visits and tours for prospective students.
• Women in Engineering (WIE) offers engineering-and science-based camps to middle school and high school age girls. In particular, WIE organizes the Technology, Engineering, and Computing Camp, which includes a variety of ECE activities.

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit.Two-week non-credit courses, and six-week credit courses are available.  Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursionsdesigned to prepare them for college life.

Students will enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined Emory campus and its outstanding facilities, meet new people and make lifelong friends. Students come from all across the U.S. and the world. Ranked #20 by U.S. News and World Report and #15 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for best values among private universities, Emory University offers a small liberal arts college environment within a major research university. Click here to begin your application.

Summer@Brown: Pre-College Courses

Pre-College Programs at Brown University

Prepare for College Success

Pre-College courses are our most popular offerings – High school students who have completed at least the 9th grade explore favorite subjects, experience college life, and advance their studies without the pressure of grades.

Pre-College courses show you what it means to be completely absorbed in the learning process at an Ivy League University. As part of your learning, you will do things you may only have dreamed of – shadow a physician, hone your writing skills, map the stars, seek answers to human behavior, examine international affairs, or analyze your own DNA.

All courses meet Monday through Friday in the morning or afternoon for a minimum of 3 hours per day. You will have daily assignments, group work, and opportunities to meet with your instructor. Many courses feature site visits, labs, and hands-on projects, all of which broaden Summer@Brown learning experiences.

Orchestra, Band, Chorus – Grades 6-12
Guitar – Grades 6-12
Jazz Band – Grades 9-12
Piano – Grades 6-12

Please note: Students must have at least one year of experience on their instrument!

The University of Georgia Summer Music Camp is an intensive five day musical experience. It offers students a place to grow musically in a fun and exciting learning environment. During this time, students will rehearse, take private lessons, attend musicianship class, perform, and have daily master classes with our internationally renowned University of Georgia School of Music Faculty. Campers end the camp week with a performance on Thursday, June 7.

Students may apply with the application linked below. Please mail or fax the application with the deposit of $50 as soon as possible to reserve your spot in the 2012 UGA Summer Music Camp!

2012 Camp Application

The FSU Summer Music camps will be entering it’s 71st summer during 2012, and we couldn’t be more excited.  We know that selecting a summer camp is a big decision. Finding just the right combination of location, activities and price and be daunting. Our staff is here to help make your camp experience as easy as possible – from the time you select one of our 14 camps to the very last day of the camp session.   We also understand that for some of you this will be the first time that you, your son or your daughter will be away from home for an extended period of time, so we hope that you will explore all of our web pages to find information about Counselors, Housing Options, Recreation, Safety, Health Care & more.  Certainly feel free to call us if you have any additional questions.

Registering For Camp / Wait Lists

CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!  Once you have selected a camp to attend, you can either register online or by  mail.  Visit our Registration page for further information.

The following instruments are closed and we have a begun wait list.  Please call us at 850-644-9934 if you would like to be placed on the wait list:

• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School – Alto-Saxophone
• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School – Trumpet
• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School – Tenor-Saxophone
• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Senior High – Alto-Saxophone
• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Senior High – Trumpet
• Jazz Ensemble Camp: Senior High – Guitar
• String Orchestra Camp – Cello
• Senior High Band Camp – Alto-Saxophone
• Senior High Band Camp – Trombone

Berklee’s Five-Week Summer Performance Program, now in its 26th year, is the largest, most comprehensive summer music program available-anywhere. Better known as “Five-Week,” the Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program, with its diversity of study options, world-class Berklee faculty, visiting artists, and state-of-the-art facilities, is the premiere contemporary music summer program for young musicians. Each summer, approximately 1,000 participants from across the U.S. and around the world (70 countries) share in this unique summer experience-all instruments, all contemporary styles, and all levels of musical ability. Five-Week is your opportunity to experience the summer of a lifetime, at the world’s most prestigious institution for the study of contemporary music.

For students who are also interested in enrolling at Berklee full-time, there are several benefits to attending Five-Week:

• Audition for scholarships to Berklee during the program. Roughly $3.5 million in scholarships are awarded to Five-Week students by audition during any given summer.
• Find out what it takes to succeed in music and at Berklee.
• Study with Berklee faculty.
• Learn about admission, audition, and scholarship requirements.
• Get a head start on your full-time studies.
• Get to know Boston, New England’s hub of culture and academia.

At the Five-Week Program, you will be immersed in all aspects of performance. Your classes, workshops, and rehearsals will focus on this important side of your musicianship. You will play in ensembles, develop improvisational and reading skills, improve your technique in weekly private lessons, and enjoy lectures/demonstrations by well-known faculty and visiting artists.