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Summer
Opportunities
For all programs, please first visit the website, whenever it
is available. (The underlined gray names are "clickable.") If you
have any other questions, please see Ms. Suri in the Social Studies Office
(302).
American
Legion Boys’ State and Girls’ State 2010: One week summer
program in civics for current juniors. The program is held in late June/early
July and is free. Applications are available after 1/2010 in room 302.
Summer
study and travel in China
and India
through Foundation Global Education (www.foundationge.com).
Information also available in room 302 contact Ms. Suri.
Pace
University Summer Scholars 2010: Features various courses on Arts and Politics open to
sophomores and juniors. Focuses on the NYC college experience, including
trips to various cultural centers around the City. See Ms. Suri for the
applications or visit the website
for more details.
George Washington University
Summer Scholars: Summer Scholars offers credit and noncredit course options for high
school students in International or Comparative Politics, International
Affairs, or History. They also offer short mini-courses including a new
offering in Election Politics. The location in Washington DC
provides unique and exceptional educational and cultural opportunities. See
Ms. Suri or the website
for details.
Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early
American History: Students can earn four hours of college
credit at the College
of William and Mary
for one of two three-week sessions: June 24-July 14 and July 15-August 4.
Students will have a choice in one of two courses: HIS 216: From Jamestown
through the American Revolution, or HIS 216: From the American Revolution
through the Civil War. Visit the website
for details.
Summer
Study in China:
Beijing 2010:. For six weeks, students will live, study, play, and travel in and
around the capital city of Beijing.
Students stay with a host family and experience the daily cultural
activities in Chinese art, music, martial arts, as well as study the
language and see places of interest. See Ms. Suri or visit the website for details.
Sadie Nash Leadership Project: Program promoting leadership,
service, and activism among female adolescents. This unique learning
experience centers on the achievements of women, the use of role models,
and social justice projects. There are also opportunities to take college
courses.
St. Albans School of Public
Service: Offers
an intellectually and emotionally rewarding summer program designed to
excite a passion for public service in our nation's young adults.
Columbia University High School
Programs: This
year-round program gives students an opportunity to sample a wide variety
of non-credit courses in the arts, in mathematics, in the sciences
(including computer and social), in religion, and in college preparation.
There are 3 semesters per year (Fall, Spring, Summer) which have to be
applied for separately. Applications for this Summer are due in early
April, and applications for the Fall are due in August. Please click on the
above link to obtain course information and applications.
Presidential Classroom:
This annual 7-day program shows students the other side of Washington, that is,
the world beyond the marble buildings. Students will meet with Washington insiders,
such as Congress members, presidential appointees, senior military
officers, top business leaders, and journalists. They will also be able to
observe the Congress in action, visit the monuments (including the White
House), and engage in peer debate over key issues.
*Jessie
Yu, Presidential Classroom class of 2002, highly recommends the program to
anyone *who's interested in open debates and politics.
Japan Today - Summer Workshop for High
School Students: This summer, Japan
Society is offering a five-day summer workshop for high school students
grades 9-12 that will focus on the latest trends and issues of Japanese
life. Through lecture/discussions, workshops, demonstrations and field
trips, you will gain a greater understanding of contemporary Japan
and its relation to traditional Japanese culture and society. Workshop
takes place at Japan
Society.
The Junior Statesmen Summer School for
outstanding high school students at Georgetown,
Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and
Northwestern. Click here for a student review of the
program.
Summer Honors Programs for High
School Sophomores at Cornell University: Provide students with an
academically challenging and personally rewarding experience during the
summer between their sophomore and junior years of high school. The
three-week programs are designed o help students develop the critical
thinking and writing skills that are essential to success in college.
Knowledge Exchange Institute: International
programs on a variety of subjects. Study college level courses in Moscow, China,
Italy, Mexico, and more.
Skidmore's Pre-College Program in the
Liberal Arts: A summer program offering college-level courses to high
school students. Excellent chance to gain college credit and experience.
The School for Field Studies (SFS): One
of the oldest and largest study abroad program exclusively devoted to
undergraduate environmental field studies. SFS teaches students
environmental problem-solving skills through cooperative field work with
local communities, conservation organizations and government agencies.
Students have a choice of studying in the Caribbeans, Australia, British
Columbia, Baja in Mexico,
Costa Rica, and Kenya.
Landmark Volunteers: Nonprofit summer
service organization for high school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th
grade who are interested in seeing the country while giving something back
through community service. Most of the programs are Two-Week Summer
programs, but there is a new One-Week Spring program also available. For
the application and further information, see their website.
AFS Intercultural Travel Program: Live in
another country in the leading international exchange, with 128 programs in
44 countries, a host family you can call your own, etc. No previous
language experience required for most programs. Call 1-800-AFS-INFO or go to their website for a
free catalog.
Alec Rivers, Stuy Class of 2003, said: "I loved learning Russian and
seeing St. Petersburg,
but it was the great experience I had living with a host family that made
my trip with AFS so enjoyable."
The Road Less Traveled: A
variety of wilderness expeditions to New Hampshire, Maine, Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Arkansas, Washington,
British Columbia, Costa Rica, Australia, and more!
Washington Workshops: National Student Leadership
Seminars, Washington, D.C. Three programs:
- The Congressional Seminar
- The Diplomacy and Global
Affairs Seminar
- The Presidential Inaugural
Seminar
The Experiment in International Living: The Experiment in International
Living offers dynamic summer programs for high school students in over 25
countries around the world. For three to five weeks, Experimenters focus on
themes such as community service, language study, travel, peace studies, ecology,
the arts, or outdoor adventure as they enjoy daily life with their host
families and participate in activities with their group. Click here for a Parent Review.
Oxbridge Academic Programs:
Summer Programs for High School Students Grades 10-12 at Cambridge
and Oxford Universities, and others. A Student Review of the program.
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