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Summer brings up all kinds of images: the
freedom of a lazy afternoon; the joy of a cool
swim; the wonder of a starlit sky. But what if
you could have all that and develop skills that
you’re going to need for college and beyond?
TeenLife’s annual Guide to Overnight
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your world, explore a new interest, meet
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and, of course, have fun.
As experts, we know that a summer spent
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classroom add-on. These programs let you
experience life away from home. They teach
responsibility, leadership and resilience. They
might include academics, community service
or leadership training, but this isn’t an older
generation’s idea of “summer school.” You’ll
find plenty of chances for adventure and
friendships. And there’s a program for
every budget and schedule.
This guide lists nearly 70 summer
programs, along with tips such as how to
spend a summer at an Ivy League school
or live with people you’ve just met. And
we have the scoop for parents on why
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ehind the magic of summer camp lie the funda-
mental building blocks of experiential learning,
social development, character, civic engagement
and other 21st-century “soft” skills that might very
well translate into job opportunities one day.
Who knew?
While the idea of summer camp may bring to mind s’mores
and songs around the campfire (there are those, too),
social scientists know that camp in the modern age is
profoundly different from that of yesteryear. While those
soft skills might have been fostered in campers when
summer camps started 150 years ago, now camp profes-
sionals use data to intentionally create programs with
them in mind.
“From the time courageous and forward-thinking educa-
tors created what has grown to become a world-wide camp
movement here …, they knew that something was lacking
in children’s overall education,” Lucy Norvell, director of
development and communications for the American Camp
Association, New England, wrote in a 2016 article about
the history of camps. “Those lucky campers who hiked and
adventured along Connecticut’s Long Island Sound spent
most of their time in the out-of-doors learning. With lots to
discover about themselves and about being a member of a
group, these were the first of millions of children to benefit
from the experiential education that day and overnight
camps uniquely provide.”
What are some of the ways camp helps young people?
Norvell offers evidence of enhanced physical and mental
health, social-emotional learning opportunities, values clari-
fication and independence. And other research has shown
camp encourages the cognitive skills of critical thinking,
communication, collaboration, creativity and confidence.
And there’s more.
Norvell drills down on the independence and confidence
camp inspires, suggesting that a summer at camp promotes
positive risk-taking. Indeed, camp is a place where many
young people say they can be their genuine selves,
exploring their capacities for friendship, skill-building and
achievement without fear of failure, ridicule or rejection.
As 14-year-old Corbin Friedman said in the November/
December 2016 issue of Camping Magazine, “Often times
it feels as if there’s a certain character I’ve built for myself at
school and at home, but when you go to summer camp …
you can change what you don’t like about yourself, or you
can be an entirely different and new person if you want.”
Camp empowers positive risk-taking – a critical step toward
achieving an overall “sense of self,” which is a significant devel-
opmental step on the sometimes-bumpy path to adulthood.
Heading down that path also requires courage. What does
that courage look like at camp? I asked some 17-year-old
recent “graduates” of the Cape Cod summer camp where I
work to describe their experiences.
WHY
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“I believe that camp has given me the tools to live and
problem-solve on my own,” says Ben Quincy. “It has instilled
in me the important values of community and the power
you have to impact that community positively or negatively.
... Camp pushed me out of my comfort zone, teaching me
how to be comfortable while facing strife.”
Brooke Katz shared that “camp has allowed me to learn
more about the world, myself and helping others, which I
believe is necessary for my future. It has given me another
home, a second family and opportunities to be a leader and
take initiative.”
And Joe Benjamin said, “Living with new and different peo-
ple for seven weeks is not always easy. It can be cramped,
dirty, smelly and downright unpleasant at times. However,
there is no better way to get to know people than to live
with them. You see them at their best, and you see them
at their worst. I know I can accept whatever living situation
I find at college because I have gone through nine years
of living with other people at camp. … Even though some-
thing like sailing seemed impossible in the beginning, I
now am not only proficient in doing it on my own but I can
also teach it to four 10-year-old girls in 15-knot wind while
keeping them entertained and having fun at the same
time. This experience proves that no matter how hard
something may seem at first, if you take it step by step,
you can master it.”
Mastering it. Figuring it out. Moving forward with new-
found confidence, learned skills and the support of com-
munity. That is what camp is all about. And that is why an
age-old tradition is as new as this morning and still rel-
evant for young adults on the brink of independence.
Stephen Gray Wallace is president and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), a national collaborative
of institutions and organizations committed to increasing positive youth outcomes and reducing negative-risk behaviors. He has broad
experience as a school psychologist, adolescent/family counselor and college professor. He is director of counseling and counselor training
at Cape Cod Sea Camps, a member of the professional development faculty at the American Academy of Family Physicians and the
American Camp Association and a parenting expert at kidsinthehouse.com and NBCUniversal’s parenttoolkit.com. He is also an expert
partner at RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange). For more information, visit StephenGrayWallace.com.

Programs take place in June, July, and August.
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hether or not a degree from an Ivy League
college is in your future, there’s a way to get a
taste of life in the Ivies.
The eight Ivy League schools are among the oldest,
most prestigious and most competitive schools in the
country – and most of them have extensive summer
programs available to high school students.
“The students who come to these programs are
students who are really academically engaged,” says
Bill Holinger, director of Harvard Summer School’s
Secondary School Program.
“Like Harvard in general, one of our great strengths
is the academics: the courses, the faculty, the extra
academic support.”
Many of the teens in Ivy summer programs are taking
college courses for the first time, Holinger says.
“It’s a phenomenal opportunity to study things that
they don’t get to delve into in high school,” he says.
“They have an academic transition to make, so we
have a lot of support for them. We have a tutor pro-
gram in the summer school that’s extremely helpful
for high school students.”
Holinger says the summer programs have a “wonder-
fully diverse community. Harvard’s summer school
has about 6,000 students, and about 1,400 to1,500 of
them are high school students. About a third of our
kids are international. It’s socially diverse and socially
economically diverse.”
In most cases, high school students live together on
campus with residential advisors as back up.
“They live here very much like college students,” says
Holinger. “They love the independence. They can make
their own choices, plan their own time, go to the activi-
ties they want to go to, not go to activities they don’t
want to. Their only real requirement is that they attend
class. The rest of their time is theirs to plan.”
Ivy League settings range from the hustle and bustle of
Columbia’s Manhattan campus to the peaceful moun-
tains surrounding the Dartmouth campus. Most of the
schools offer a mix of credit and noncredit courses in
their summer programs for high school students.
While the summer Ivy programs typically offer intro-
ductory classes in economics, writing and history, you
also can find courses that are a bit more out of the
ordinary, along with some fun extracurriculars.
Here are some 2016 highlights from each of the
schools.
Brown (Providence, R.I.): Courses included “Ameri-
can Consumer Culture, 1870-Present,” “The Anthropol-
ogy of Stuff” and “Remixing Racial Codes: Interraciality
in Literature and Film Post-1945.” Social activities
included karaoke, talent shows and yoga, along with
weekend trips to Boston, Newport and New England
beaches.
Columbia (New York, N.Y.): Courses included
“Gospel Music in Modern America,” “The Architecture
of New York’s Entertainment, Leisure and Culture
Industry” and “How to Write Funny.” Activities included
volunteer projects serving children and seniors, a
careers and leadership speaker series, and arts and
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Harvard (Cambridge, Mass.): Courses included
“Space Exploration and Astrobiology: The Search for
Life in the Cosmos,” “Marine Life and Ecosystems of
the Sea” and “Gender, Food and Culture in American
History.” Activities included a summer-school orches-
tra, the Trivia Bowl, and outings to Fenway Park and
Boston’s Museum of Science.
Penn (Philadelphia, Pa.): Courses included “World Film
History to 1945,” “Monsters in Literature and Film: Medieval
to Modern” and “Communication & Popular Culture.” Penn’s
Philadelphia campus offers easy access to restaurants and
museums, while weekend options included day trips to
Washington, D.C., Hershey Park and the Jersey Shore.
Princeton (Princeton, N.J.): Princeton’s summer term
is open only to Princeton students, but the Summer
Institute for the Gifted offers programs at 12 campuses
including Princeton. Courses for 2017 include “Political
Strategy: Power to the People or the Pundit,” “Bioinformat-
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Yale (New Haven, Conn.): Courses included “Forensic An-
thropology,” “Principles of Animation” and “From Gutenberg
to Google Books: The Cultural History of Publishing, 1450 to
the Present.” Day trips included outings to a Yankees game,
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erhaps you’re a little nervous about
your first summer away from home.
Whether you’re attending a summer
camp for teens, a boarding school
summer program, a college summer
program or going on an overseas com-
munity service program, this might be
your first time living with strangers or in group
housing like a dorm.
It’s normal to be little uneasy, but there are several
ways to make the first few days fun, to make friends
and to deal with any issues that might arise.
Here are a few tips to make you feel more at ease liv-
ing with new people in a new situation and enjoy the
summer activities.
1. Keep your bedroom door open.
This advice helped me meet many new friends
when I lived in my college dorm. It’s simple advice
to follow. It’s an invitation for someone to come
in and hang out. It’s also a way to know if there’s
an impromptu soccer game or an expedition for ice
cream. It tells people you’re open to contact,
organically sparking conversations and leading to
friendships.
2. Get social immediately.
The first hours at a summer program are the best
time to meet new friends. Nobody knows each other
yet (they’re nervous, too), and they’ll be glad if you
take the first step and say hello. This is your chance
to connect with everyone before they split up into
cliques. It doesn’t have to be formal, but don’t be
afraid to introduce yourself and ask others a couple
of questions about themselves.
3. Act interested in other people.
Nobody likes people who talk about themselves for
hours and hours. It gets boring fast. But we all love it
when people ask us questions So use your two ears
more than your one mouth. Most importantly, don’t
just ramble away about your life to everyone who’ll
listen. Soon your audience will shrink, especially if
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you don’t give anyone else a chance to get a word
in edgewise. As soon as you meet someone new,
try to find out something interesting about him or
her, then ask for more information. For example, if
your friend is from the East Coast, and you’re from
California, ask about places to visit, local sports
teams or a local favorite fast-food place. If you’re
in an international summer program, you will
learn a lot listening to new friends from around
the world.
4. Never eat alone.
Sharing a meal is the No. 1 way to build a connec-
tion between two people. Don’t be afraid to sit
down with a group, especially early on in an over-
night summer program. Or seek out someone
else who is feeling shy or seems adrift. You might
be surprised at what you have in common.
5. Take part in all the group activities
you can.
Don’t be afraid to join in the games and activities,
even if you’re terrible. Wake up early to join the sun-
rise hike, even if you’d rather sleep in. These group
activities are your opportunities to connect (and have
fun) with other people. Joining in is more important
than hiding your poor soccer skills or getting that
extra hour of sleep. Or, try a new activity, especially
ones where everyone is a beginner. There’s nothing
to be ashamed of if you are all trying something new.
6. Be a good roommate.
Keep an eye on your stuff and lean toward being su-
per tidy. It sets an example for those living with you:
If they see you’re cleaning up after yourself, they’re
more likely to do the same.
If your roommates really won’t clean up their
messes, or if they’re truly annoying, say something to
them even if it feels awkward. Just keep your request
polite and respectful. They might shape up and make
the room more enjoyable for everyone. If not, and
you think you’ve tried your best, talk to a counselor
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if you think there is something serious going
on – bullying, for example – be sure to talk to a
counselor or leader about it. They are trained to
help with difficult situations. Summer overnight
programs are a great place to practice the im-
portant relationship skills you are going to need
for college and life.
7. If you feel homesick…
It happens. You arrive at the dorm at summer
camp, and something just doesn’t feel right.
Maybe you’re not making friends as fast as you’d
like, or you’re uncomfortable, and it’s difficult for
you to fall asleep with that snoring roommate in
the bottom bunk.
You could call or text your family or a pal at
home. But first, get out of your room and get
busy. Find someone to hang out with – chances
are another person also feels left out or homesick.
Take a break from social media for a couple of days
so you don’t have FOMO over what your friends at
home are doing. Go for a run or swim – exercise can
help relieve the stress and tension. Keep a journal,
and get your blue feelings out of your system. Cre-
ate a project for yourself, such as a photo a day, that
gives you an excuse to be out and about, interacting
with people.
There are times when the excitement of a summer
camp or program, new friends and new activities can be
overwhelming. It’s OK to find a quiet place where you can
be alone for a bit and relax.
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any teens opt to spend at least part of their
summer vacation on college campuses – and
with good reason. Colleges across the coun-
try offer summer camp-style programs that are both
educational and fun.
Here are some of the reasons you might consider an
academic summer program on a college campus:
Spending a week on a college campus is good
practice for the real deal. Colleges that offer high
school students summer academic programs usually
include living in a dorm with a roommate you don’t
know, eating at the dining hall and exploring the larger
campus. It’s like the short, safe version of the beginning
of freshman year.
“The transition from high school to college can be
a really difficult time for a lot of people,” says Nella
Quasnitschka, manager of University of Connecticut’s
Pre-College Summer Program. “Having a pre-college
experience helps prepare them for what college is like
so when they get to college they can focus on their
classes....”
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Explore new interests or hone current passions. High
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time in their normal course loads to do as much explor-
ing of other interests as they would like during the school
year. Arts-based summer programs, for example, offer
a chance for math students to try painting or for theater
students to study dance.
Summer at Cornish, at Cornish College of the Arts in
Seattle, offers a series of one- to three-week intensive
programs in art, design, theater, film and media and
music, as well as interdisciplinary courses.
“Students can explore something they haven’t done before
or they could prep for a particular college program,” says
Rosemary Jones, director of communications at Cornish.
Meet like-minded students with interests similar
to your own. Coursework is challenging, but there is
usually time to get to know other students from around
the world, go on field trips and learn about the history
and culture of the area.
“It’s an eye-opening experience to meet students who are
interested in the same things you are passionate about,”
says Anne Young, assistant director of the Summer
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Learn subjects your high school doesn’t offer.
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game design, robotics, electrical engineering, virtual
reality and video production at about 150 different
colleges around the country.
“We blend the energy of a camp with an exposure to
technology and to STEM discipline,” says Coray Cun-
ningham at iD Tech.
Make connections and learn how to network.
At Camp Inc. Business Academy in Boulder, Colo.,
summer campers are encouraged to set up LinkedIn
accounts and begin networking with the other stu-
dents, entrepreneur mentors and investors they meet
during the two-and-a-half-week long technology inten-
sive program.
“It’s completely unique and it builds a skill set that
can’t be built in other programs,” says director Josh
Pierce. “It’s a huge resume builder too, especially for
older students.”

BY CHARLES E. NICHOLAS
ith all types of opportunities available
to kids now, the choice of the “right”
way to spend summers after middle
school can be hard. I have seen options
that include teen travel tours, prep for standardized
tests or college applications, sport camps and “spe-
cialty” courses focused on things like engineering,
entrepreneurship, service and just about everything
else you can think of.
For me, the decision was easy. After 10 years as a
day or resident camper at a camp on Cape Cod, I’ve
decided to enroll in its teen leadership program.
I think, it’s an opportunity like no other, anywhere.
You might think you’re aging out, but summer
camps offer lots of opportunities for teens, whether
it’s a leadership program like the one I’m attending, a
counselor-in-training opportunity or an adventure pro-
gram. Here’s why I’m going back to camp:
1. Leadership of younger campers is a very valu-
able skill. You learn how to help them in the activities
you’ve chosen to master. And for the first time in
your life, you may have to address a younger per-
son’s needs. This is a good segue into adulthood and
eventually, for some, parenthood. Leadership also
implies that the younger campers look up to you,
and in many cases, as I have seen, idolize you. They
look to you as a model for their own behavior, so
you have to project yourself in the best way possible.
Many other programs for teens do not provide this
valuable exposure to younger kids.>>
Charles E. Nicholas is an eighth-grader at the Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in
Santa Monica, Calif., a student-athlete and a rising teen leader at the Cape Cod Sea Camps
in Brewster, Mass.
6 Reasons Why I Keep Going to
SUMMER CAMP

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2. Friendship is an especially important part of camp.
Other summer opportunities may be shorter in length,
so friendships might not be as strong as the ones culti-
vated at camp over a number of weeks. The friendships
I’ve made span the length and width of the country, and
they haven’t shown any signs of weakening.
3. Teamwork flows naturally from friendship. Camp
provides the time to truly connect with your peers and
build teams that have the values needed in the future
for jobs and everyday life.
4. Proficiency develops in many activities and in inter-
personal skills. Living in close quarters, working toward
completing program requirements and enjoying the
social components that leadership or CIT programs
typically include lets teens learn skills in many different
areas, as opposed to in just one or two “specialties.” This
also makes you a more versatile and relatable person.
Mastering multiple activities will prove to be very valuable
when adversity presents itself. In other words, you will
have the experience to figure out the problem at hand.
5. Responsibility comes with the role of a CIT,
junior counselor or teen leader. Camps do an
admirable job of creating goals and expecta-
tions. They often have staff members to help
kids plan how to best use their time to accom-
plish personal and group goals. This guidance
is a great way to introduce teens to jobs and to
show them how to succeed.
6. Camaraderie is also an important part of
the summer camp experience. Camps are
places where you feel like you are part of a
family away from home. That sense of be-
longing may not be a part of other summer
programs, internships or travel. I think it just
happens naturally when you are bonding with
your peers, counselors and other adults and
are having healthy conversations with them
over the course of a summer at camp. These
connections are so valuable to have, especially
when you are at the crossroads between end-
ing childhood and approaching adulthood.

I was a little hesitant to go that first summer at Camp
Lakewood since I wouldn’t be going with any of my
friends, but I decided to give it a try. The day I left for
camp that year, I was so nervous; I’d never been away
from home for more than a few days before.
“Always kind of shy as a kid”
I was always kind of shy as a kid, and I wasn’t sure
how well I’d fit in with everyone else there. Once I met
my counselors and the other girls in my cabin, I knew
that I’d found something really special. I quickly made
friends with one of the girls in my cabin, and she’s still
one of my best friends to this day. That first year at
camp was the start of something truly amazing.
Every year I’ve gone back to camp, looking forward to
it more and more every summer. After my first year, I
realized that one week wasn’t enough, and at the end
of every session I didn’t ever want to leave.
This past summer was my sixth year at Camp
Lakewood, and I participated in the LIT program.
It was a two-week leadership training program,
and it was the most rewarding two weeks of my life.
This program taught me so much and definitely
helped me grow as a person.
A lifelong bond
The counselors and support staff at camp made
the experience so incredible, and I’m so grateful that
I got to spend those weeks with such an amazing
group of people. The friends I made through this
program are some of the best people I’ve ever met,
and now I have 11 people in my life that I know will
have my back no matter what. Sharing our camp
experience created a bond between all of us that
I know we’ll have for a long time.
That’s one of the things I love most about camp;
everyone is the same while they’re there. There aren’t
cliques or friend groups at camp, we’re all one big,
loving, sometimes awkward family, and we all accept
each other no matter who we are. Anyone can be
friends with anyone. No one ever has to be afraid to
be themselves at camp. The most important thing I’ve
learned from going to camp every summer is that I am
who I am. I’ve gained so much confidence in myself
because of camp, and I think that’s something every-
one eventually learns from their camp experience.
“Cool” doesn’t exist
One thing that the counselors always talk about is
making sure that you do what you want to do while
you’re at camp. Picking the activities you like or you
think would be fun is a huge part of camp. You don’t
have to do what other people think is cool or try to fit
in, because “cool” doesn’t exist at camp. Getting to
make the experience yours is the best part of camp.
Every summer, at the end of my session when I go
home, I can’t wait to go back to my camp.
By EMILIE BARONE
YMCA Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood
How I Spent my Summer

f you’re a high school student, becoming a doctor is
about a dozen years away. That’s a long journey re-
quiring a big commitment of time and money. How
can you be sure that medicine is right for you?
Your best bet is to spend a summer getting a close-up
look at medicine, either as a volunteer or as a student
in a program that provides an in-depth look at the
world of medicine. Either way, you won’t be performing
surgery, but you will get a much better sense of what a
career in health care is all about. And you might dis-
cover careers that you never knew existed.
Several colleges and universities offer health care or
medical courses, such as forensics or microbiology,
in summer programs aimed at high school students.
Brown University offers a three-week course specifi-
cally for those considering a career as a physician
called “Introduction to Medicine: Do You Want to Be a
Doctor?” It’s taught by Dr. Julianne Ip, an associate dean
of medicine. Students must be rising juniors or seniors
and have completed an upper-level biology course.
“In a condensed way, we give the students a good taste
of what medical school is all about,” Ip says. “They study
anatomy and physiology, and some of them realize that
working with a cadaver is not their cup of tea, whereas
other kids love it.”
Students spend a lot of time in group discussion of
case studies, she says. “Medicine is a team sport, but
some students realize they are very introverted, and
this is not their way. That’s great. They need to know that.
There are a few specialties in medicine that don’t require a
lot of interaction, but they are few and far between.
“We also send them on shadowing expeditions to the hos-
pitals or to doctors’ offices. Some of them love it, and some
realize it’s not for them.
“I have the students do a lot of reflection about their values,
their strengths and their challenges and how they’re go-
ing to move forward through four years of undergrad, four
years of medical school and at least three years beyond
that. That makes some students pause. You don’t just walk
into the emergency room and start treating people.”
Ip has recruited students from her summer course to at-
tend Brown as undergraduates. Some stayed to get their
medical degrees.
She’s also known summer students who decided that medi-
cine was not their calling. “I throw them a party,” she jokes.
“It’s the best thing to have that clarity at a young age.”
Brown also offers a nine-week, online version of the course.
If you’re looking for hands-on experience, try volunteering
at a hospital or other medical facility near home or perhaps
overseas. Programs such as Project Abroad offer opportu-
nities for volunteering and adventure. Your local hospital,
however, might be a place to start. Note that some organi-
zations and programs have requirements for recommenda-
tions or grades.
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Eileen Pelletier, director of volunteer services at Hartford
HealthCare, says that almost all of her 90 or so teenage
volunteers each summer are interested in health-care
careers.
“Depending on the student and what their goals are,
our program offers more than just a chance to get
some hours to put on their college application,” she
says. “It gives them a chance to build relationships
with peers at other schools, to meet staff around the
hospital who could become mentors and give them
career advice as they go through school, and to learn
about different areas of medicine and different topics
in health care.”
Volunteers who are 14 or 15 years old are usually as-
signed office roles that have limited patient contact, she
says. Those who are 16 or older might be assigned to a
nursing unit or a patient visitation program.
Older teens spend time with patients, chatting or
tracking down a nurse if assistance is needed.
“Any experience you can get interacting with patients
or their family members and visitors – how to approach
them, how to make them more comfortable – that’s go-
ing to serve you well, no matter what you end up doing
in health care later on,” says Pelletier.
At Hartford HealthCare, teens must have at least a B
average in school, provide two written recommenda-
tions from non-relatives, and write two essays. Pelletier
says about one of every three qualified applicants is
accepted.
For most of the teen volunteers, the experience reaf-
firms their interest in medicine, she says, “but if they
come here and find they don’t like being around people
who are sick or injured, then it’s time for them to think
about exploring other areas.”
She’s been directing volunteers for 20 years and says
she’s seen many of them go on to become physicians
and other health care professionals, including at
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ummer break provides ample opportunity
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There are 231 college-prep and junior boarding
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“You’re taken out of your regular environment,"
says Mark Davis, Director of Programs for the
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in Idyllwild, Calif.
Students who enroll in a class while living at home
don't typically have the discipline to avoid distractions
like friends, TV or social media, he says. On a board-
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schedule of classes, community meals, activities and
field trips.
At Idyllwild, there is also one less distraction: cell-
phones, which have unreliable service in the school’s
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Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School in Wolfe-
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Wolfeboro accepts students ages 10 to 18 for its
six-week summer program. The aim is simple: “Make
a stronger student, no matter how strong you are
today,” explains Edward A. Cooper, head of school.
The foundation of many of these summer programs
for teenagers, like the one at The Hun School of Princ-
eton in Princeton, N.J., is to build students’ confidence
“so they feel more at peace with who they are and
are more confident when they take the SAT,” says
Mark Harrison, the school’s director of summer and
auxiliary programs. Because the program is only a
month long, students take a limited course schedule,
sometimes for credit, in one to three core subjects
like math, science or writing.
In addition to traditional academic subjects, many
boarding school summer programs offer electives as
well as sports and physical activities. Other schools
have specialized or customized paths. Many offer
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With its coastal location in St. Petersburg, Fla., Admiral
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science. Math courses are always offered. Jessica
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communications, notes that science classes are “very
much on demand” and if at least three students re-
quest a class in the six-week program it will be taught.
A survey is conducted after each session to provide
feedback.
At Idyllwild, students focus on one area of artistic study
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, including visual arts,
filmmaking, fashion design, dance, creative writing and
theater. Emphasis is placed on preparing kids for col-
lege and helping them create a portfolio, finish a short
film or create a monologue or other audition piece.
The quality of teachers is another draw for boarding
school summer programs. The Hun School, while not a
pipeline to Princeton University, hires recent Princeton
grads. Wolfeboro is committed to hiring only experi-
enced teachers. Idyllwild hires teachers who actually
work in the arts, such as a successful novelist and
people with Broadway credits. Its approach to getting
students is very proactive.
Boarding school summer programs aren’t just about
academics. They also teach students how to live in a
community and develop the skills that will be needed
to be self-sufficient in college.
“Our kids learn .… the basic things that you might not
even consider, like learning to live with roommates
and kids from other backgrounds and cultures,” says
Van Curen.
“The big thing is it’s a short amount of time,” explains
Harrison, “but it’s really impressive to see how quickly
community builds and how sad kids are to leave.”
In addition to traditional
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Why did you choose to participate in a teen
summer program?
Most teenagers can say that they’ve been away from
home on vacations or trips, but this was not the case
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more than two weeks, so I wanted to experience the
freedom of independence to see if I enjoyed it. I knew
that participating in an educational summer program
like Summer at Syracuse would offer me the opportu-
nity to learn more about life as a college student while
making new friendships and unforgettable memories.
How did you decide which summer program was
right for you?
I was very interested in exploring Syracuse University
as a college option. It is an academically excellent and
uniquely diverse private school. I was one of a group of
students from the Bronx who attended, and I formed
very close bonds with the other students. We all felt a
sense of unity and pride in the fact that we were taking
college classes at a great university.
What was a typical day in your summer
program?
My friends and I would wake up early every day to
make sure we had some of the delicious breakfast
buffet before going to our first class. I took Writing
104 and Media Literacy – two very intellectually stimu-
lating and insightful courses. In WRT 104, we explored
different concepts of rhetoric and were introduced to
new writing techniques that challenged us to become
better writers. Media Literacy exposed us to ideolo-
gies and theories that made us more aware of who
we are, what society is, and what we can do to resist
dominant ideologies that exist in society. My friends
and I were always deeply engaged in the concepts we
learned in both courses, so we had many debates and
discussions about what we learned in class that day.
We were always excited to see what came next after
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When the day’s classes were done, my friends and I
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homework or go to the writing consultant to get help
with our assignments. The library would be open until
late at night, so we stayed there as long as we needed
to! After the library, I would go back to my dorm and
spend time with my roommate. We would share crazy
stories, jokes, and laughter, and that time was the
cherry on top of each great day.
Some nights, there would be floor activities where ev-
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example, hosted spa night and cupcake night. Every
Wednesday night, there were college prep workshops
where the Summer College Students received help
with the college process. This included going over
college essays and resumes, which helped me feel
more confident that I could manage the process.
What advice do you have for teens looking at
summer programs or camps?
Look into summer programs that will help better you
in any way. Use your summer to work on yourself
while having fun and making new friends. Don’t be
afraid to experience new things!
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Summer College at Syracuse University

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University offers high school students a
one-of-a-kind experience. With access to
more than 80 courses that span multiple
disciplines, you will have the opportunity
to live on campus and attend class with
Georgetown undergraduate students in five-
week sessions.
Location: Washington, DC
http://scs.georgetown.edu/
programs/113/summer-college-courses/
HARVARD UNIVERSITY: HIGH
SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Each summer, high school seniors, juniors
and sophomores attend a Harvard Summer
School program for high achool students.
Students live in Harvard Yard or commute,
take Harvard courses, and engage in college-
prep activities, sports, dances, college visits
and trips to Boston and New England.
Location: Cambridge, MA
http://summer.harvard.edu
ISSOS INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER SCHOOLS
The exclusive ISSOS summer school program
offers high school students from all over the
world (ages 13 to 18) the unique opportunity
to combine learning, creative enrichment
and action-packed adventure at one of three
amazing, historic universities: St. Andrews and
Cambridge in the United Kingdom or Yale in
the United States.
Locations: UK or New Haven, CT
https://www.issos.com/
JOHNS HOPKINS CENTER FOR
TALENTED YOUTH SUMMER
PROGRAMS
The program helps develop analytic and
critical thinking skills while immersing students
in a specific discipline for three weeks. The
courses emphasize a lively exchange of ideas
and problem solving. Informed discussion
rather than lecture is the norm and students
often present their work to the class.
Location: Baltimore, MD
http://cty.jhu.edu/summer/
JULIAN KRINSKY
PRE-COLLEGE
ENRICHMENT FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
Julian Krinsky Camps &
Programs (JKCP) offers summer
pre-college enrichment
programs for high school
students that are designed to let
you explore new subjects, make
friends from all over the world,
and experience college life at
Villanova University.
Location: King of Prussia, PA
https://info.jkcp.com/
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Locations: Putney, Vt. • Berkeley, Calif. • New York, NY
• Rising High School Juniors and Seniors
(includes a track for students with characteristics of autism spectrum disorder)
• College-Bound High School Graduates
Visit: landmark.edu/summer
Call: 802-387-6718
Email: admissions@landmark.edu
summerPROGRAMS
FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY
LANDMARK COLLEGE:
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER
Landmark College summer programs,
offered on our beautiful campus in
southern Vermont and at select locations
nationwide, introduce learning strategies
to high school and college students
who are struggling to gain a greater
understanding of their personal
learning styles.
Location: Putney, VA
https://www.landmark.edu/
summer/high-school-programs/
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
UNIVERSITY: LMU PRE-COLLEGE
SUMMER PROGRAMS
This is an engaging opportunity for
motivated students to get a sneak-peek
at college life through a unique two-week
experience designed to challenge students’
critical and creative ways of thinking.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
http://summer.LMU.edu
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR TALENT
DEVELOPMENT
The Center for Talent Development’s
Summer Program has earned global
recognition as a premiere learning
experience. Gifted students enjoy
academic challenge through fast-paced
enrichment, honors and Advanced
Placement courses taught in a highly
supportive environment.
Location: Evanston, IL
http://ctd.northwestern.edu/
program_type/summer-programs
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE: PREP PROGRAMS FOR
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.
Location: Evanston, IL
http://sps.northwestern.edu/
program-areas/summer/high-school-
programs/college-preparation-
program/
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NYC EDUCATION: SCHOOL OF THE
NEW YORK TIMES
Welcome to NYC Summer Academy!
Created for students ages 14 to 17, our
two-week terms are designed to showcase
everything the city and The New York Times
have to offer. Work with top journalists and
experts to explore topics including sports,
law, finance, fashion and more.
Location: New York, NY
https://www.nytedu.com/
OXBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER SCHOOL
The Oxbridge International Summer
School is a small, academically focused
summer school based in Oxford, UK. Run
and taught by Oxbridge graduates, OISS
gives students the chance to sample their
subject at undergraduate level and develop
skills vital to future university or college
applications.
Location: Oxford, UK
http:// oxbridgeinternational
summerschool.com/
PHILLIPS ACADEMY SUMMER
SESSION
Phillips Academy Summer Session offers
a rigorous, engaging academic program
for middle and high school students, with
day and boarding programs available on
its 500-acre campus. With over 60 courses,
including online and hybrid classes,
Andover’s summer programs
serve students from all over the world.
Location: Andover, MA
www.andover.edu/
summersessionoutreach/
summersession
PRE-COLLEGE AT ECKERD COLLEGE
Prepare for an unforgettable summer.
Pre-College at Eckerd offers juniors and
seniors the opportunity to experience
academic and residential life in four diverse
programs: Marine Science, Young Writers
Workshop, Leadership, and Imagining
Sustainability.
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
https://www.eckerd.edu/precollege/
PRE-COLLEGE STUDY AT
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Pre-College Study at Wesleyan
University offers high school
students the opportunity to
experience the academic rigor and
creative atmosphere of a top liberal
arts college. The program features
courses for college credit, writing
prep, college readiness, faculty
mentorship, and social justice
leadership training.
Location: Middletown, CT
www.wesleyan.edu/summer/
precollege/
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ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE
SUMMER ACADEMY
St. John’s Summer Academy is a pre-
college, residential program that engages
students ages 15 to 18 in substantive
discussions of remarkable works. Three
one-week sessions, offered at both of our
campuses, provide an authentic, hands-
on introduction to the liberal arts, the
great books, and to St. John’s unique
education.
Locations: Santa Fe, NM, or Annapolis, MD
https://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRE-
COLLEGIATE SUMMER INSTITUTES
The Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer
Institutes are three-week residential
programs for academically talented and
motivated high school students. The
Summer Institutes provide an opportunity
for these students to enrich and accelerate
their academic pursuits during summer.
Location: Stanford, CA
https://summerinstitutes.
stanford.edu
SUMMER AT JOHNS HOPKINS
PRE-COLLEGE
Discover Hopkins Programs are intensive
programs designed to expose you to
topics from different perspectives.
Instructors lead you through topics
with a morning lecture. Experts captivate
your afternoons and in the evenings,
we enhance your learning of the topic
with a variety of guided field trips.
Location: Baltimore, MD
http://pages.jh.edu/summer/
precollege/discover/index.html
SUMMER SPRINGBOARD:
Summer Springboard is a pre-college
program that blends a rich academic
curriculum with projects that foster self-
discovery and leadership development.
Our summer programs are designed to
help students understand themselves
better, define their goals, and gain
valuable skills that are critical to success.
Location: San Diego, CA
http://summerspringboard.com/
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
SUMMER COLLEGE FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
Syracuse University Summer College
offers high school students entering their
junior or senior years the opportunity to
explore college majors and experience
college life with credit and non-credit
programs along with commuter and
residential options.
Location: Syracuse, NY
http://summercollege.syr.edu/
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT:
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER AT
UCONN
UConn Pre-College Summer offers
high school juniors and seniors the
opportunity to explore an academic
major or career and learn more about
college life. Be part of a Top 25 public
university by engaging with passionate
faculty in this noncredit academic program.
Location: Storrs, CT
http://precollege-summer.
uconn.edu/

This summer, immerse yourself in
our vibrant community of teaching
artists, designers, writers, and scholars
who will challenge you to think,
question, and discover. As home to one
of the country’s largest concentrations
of working artists, Chicago is a city
of architecture, innovative public
art, and world-class museums and
galleries. Let our faculty will help
you explore it!
Visit: saic.edu/ecpsi Email: ecp@saic.edu Call: 312.629.6170
EARLYCOLLEGEPROGRAM
SUMMERINSTITUTE2017
• Animation
• Architecture
• Art and
Technology Studies
• Comics and the
Graphic Novel
• Designed Objects
• Drawing
• Fashion
• Fiber
Earn college credit in courses such as:
• Film, Video, and
New Media
• Graphic Design/ Visual
Communication Design
• Interdisciplinary
Studies
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture
• Writing
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS
SUMMER PROGRAMS IN
TEXAS AND ITALY
For over 20 years, the University
of Dallas summer programs have
offered a unique experience of
informed travel and rigorous study.
Each program is offered for college
credit.
Locations: Irving, TX or Italy
www.udallas.edu/travel/
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND:
TERP YOUNG SCHOLARS
The Terp Young Scholars program
invites high school students with
exceptional ability and promise to an
outstanding pre-college experience
at the University of Maryland. During
three weeks in July, students earn
three college credits and learn about
university life.
Location: College Park, MD
http://oes.umd.edu/young-
scholars/terp-young-scholars
WAGNER COLLEGE SUMMER
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR
High school sophomores, juniors
and seniors from around the country
experience college life first-hand,
make new friends, and explore New
York City, while also earning college
credit in science, history, filmmaking,
health or performing arts.
Location: Staten Island, NY
http://wagner.edu/lifelong-
learning/pre-college/
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
SUMMER IMMERSION
PROGRAM
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion
Program is a hands-on learning
experience. Students dive deep
into a field of study with access to
world-class faculty, researchers and
industry professionals.
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
http://immersion.summer.
wfu.edu/
WASATCH ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM
At Wasatch Academy, summer isn’t just a time for
outdoor recreational adventures (although that’s
a perk). Students can use the summer months
to elevate their learning or regain lost ground.
Students are taught by our full-time faculty with
curricula that mirrors a regular semester.
Location: Mt. Pleasant, UT
http://wasatchacademy.org/summer-
program/
Arts Programs
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
At Wentworth, you will enjoy the best of
both worlds: small college comforts and big
city excitement. Design students visit Boston’s
premier buildings, study its sites, and learn from
the city’s professional leaders as part of their
studios. Engineering and construction students
engage with the city’s sophisticated culture of
technology and its infrastructure.
https://www.wit.edu/

COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
The College of Saint Rose Pre-College
Experience offers summer program
classes in Music Performance, Music
Technology, Visual Arts, Filmmaking,
and Criminal Justice.
Location: Albany, NY
https://www.strose.edu/admissions/
summer-programs/
FRENCH WOODS SPORTS AND
ARTS CENTER
French Woods Sports and Arts Center is
America’s top teen-only summer camp.
We are located in Hancock, NY, only
2.5 hours from New York City. FWC is
one of a dozen coed sleep-away camps
in the USA specifically for teenagers.
Campers ages 12 to 17 have the option
of affordable two-, four-, six-, eight- or
10-week sessions.
Location: Hancock, NY
http://fwsportsarts.com/index.html
IDYLLWILD ARTS SUMMER
PROGRAM: THE YOUTH ARTS
CENTER
The Youth Arts Center of the Idyllwild
Arts Summer Program is designed to
provide an intensive, practical, hands-on
experience for students 13 to 18 years of
age.
Location: Idyllwild, CA
www.idyllwildarts.org
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF ART
& DESIGN SUMMER STUDIOS
Summer Studios is an intensive four-
week program for the young artist who is
serious about his or her work. Students
from around the world come together to
experience MassArt and the environment
of a higher education institution in the
visual arts. The program offers a number of
special events, and students participate in
a closing exhibition of their work.
http://massart.edu
ODYSSEY TEEN CAMP
Odyssey Teen Camp is a fun, funky,
sleep-away camp located not far from
NYC and Boston. It is a five-week
camp and most of the 350 campers
come for a one- or two-week session.
Each member of the community is
an individual. Teens design their own
program every day, choosing from over
50 different, cool activities!
Location: Holmes, NY
www.odysseyteencamp.com/
SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE
OF CHICAGO: SUMMER
INSTITUTE PROGRAMS
SAIC’s Early College Program is a great
way to earn college credit and explore
your passion for art at one of the
most historically significant, accredited
independent schools of art and design
in the nation, in the heart of Chicago!
Location: Chicago, IL
www.saic.edu/cs/high_school/
summerinstituteresidencyprogram/

Immerse yourself in a new culture
Gain fluency in another language
Earn college credit
Volunteer in a foreign country
studiesabroad.com/hs
HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL
STAGEDOOR MANOR CAMP
Stagedoor Manor is a Performing Arts
Training Center located in upstate New
York. The program, for ages 10 to 18, is
an immersion in the magicical world of
theater. There is no audition to attend.
Every student is in a musical or play at
all times. Eight theaters, 42 shows each
summer. Over 50 classes, for beginners
to advanced students.
Location: Loch Sheldrake, NY
www.stagedoormanor.com/
SUMMER@EASTMAN SCHOOL
OF MUSIC
Summer@Eastman, an individualized,
world-class summer music experience,
offers programs for middle school and
high school students at the Eastman
School of Music and Keuka College. All
instruments and voice types welcome!
Location: Rochester, NY
http://summer.esm.rochester.edu/
THE BOSTON CONSERVATORY
SUMMER INTENSIVES
The Boston Conservatory’s Summer
Intensives for high school and college
students mirror the conservatory
curriculum and provide opportunities for
students to study with a dedicated and
distinguished faculty.
https://bostonconservatory.berklee.
edu/extension-programs/high-school-
collegiate
Community Service
Programs
AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS
AMIGOS is an international nonprofit,
founded in 1965, that inspires and builds
young leaders through collaborative
community development and immersion
in cross-cultural experiences. AMIGOS
believes that young people have the power
to be catalysts for social change.
Locations: Latin America, United States
https://amigosinternational.org
CROSS-CULTURAL SOLUTIONS
HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEER
ABROAD
Since 1995, CCS has been a leading
organization in the field of international
volunteering. The CCS high school
volunteer program is designed for
curious, passionate and adventurous
high school students who want to serve
others and connect to another culture
while traveling abroad.
Locations: Costa Rica, Ghana,
Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru
www.crossculturalsolutions.org
www.TeenLife.com/
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Programs for High School Students
summercollege.cornell.edu
“An unforgettable, life-changing summer.”
Courses in architecture, business, engineering,
international relations, social change,
veterinary medicine, and more.
• Study with Cornell faculty
• Earn college credit
• Attend college admissions
workshops
• Make friends from around
the world
Health and
Wellness
Programs
IBME: MINDFULNESS
RETREATS FOR TEENS
Inward Bound Mindfulness
Education (iBme) provides
mindfulness retreats across
the United States and in
Toronto for young people.
On retreat we practice
meditation techniques
and mindful movement,
connect in small discussion
groups, participate in fun
workshops and have free
time to make lifelong friends.
Locations: United States,
Canada
https://ibme.info/
ISA High School

SUMMER CAMP for youth with learning & attention issues
Learnmoreat soarnc.orgorcallustodayat828-456-3435.
Buildingfriendships,developinglifeskills,
andincreasingself-confidence.
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Language Programs
CONCORDIA LANGUAGE
VILLAGES: SUMMER
LANGUAGE IMMERSION
PROGRAMS
Our summer language programs
immerse teens in one of 15
languages: Arabic, Chinese,
Danish, English, Finnish, French,
German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish or Swedish. Our programs
are a powerful combination of
language immersion and summer
camp fun. We offer one-, two- and
four-week language and cultural
immersion camps, including four-
week high school and college credit
options.
Location: Bemidji, MN
www.concordialanguagevillages.
org/info/language-immersion-
programs-for-teens
EF INTERNATIONAL
LANGUAGE CENTERS
Learn a language abroad on the adventure
of a lifetime. You will see the world,
experience a new culture, and make
friends from 100 countries as you prepare
for your global future. Start any Monday
and study for two weeks or up to a whole
year. EF’s 11 language schools are located
in some of the world’s greatest cities in
Europe, Asia, and Central America. Learn a
new language better and faster in fun and
interactive classes.
Locations: Asia, Europe, Central America
www.ef.edu/ils/
MIDDLEBURY INTERACTIVE
LANGUAGE ACADEMY: STUDY
ABROAD AND IMMERSION
PROGRAMS
The Summer Language Academy by
Middlebury Interactive Languages, is an
immersive, four-week overnight summer
language program in the United States and
abroad, for students entering Grades 8
through 12 who are passionate about
language learning and global awareness.
Available languages: Arabic, Chinese,
French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Location: Vermont or Abroad
http://middleburyinteractive.com
Leadership Programs
RANDY RUSSELL’S
INNERPATHWORKS
Prepare for success in college. We use
fun and expansive exercises in nature to
prepare you mentally and emotionally
for the transition to college life. You
will come away with a plan and tools
to navigate college in a way that best
serves you and your future. Our self-
discovery adventure is here to help you
kickstart your journey to an empowered
and extraordinary life.
Location: Hayden, ID
www.innerpathworks.com/

Outdoor Adventures
Programs
CHELEY CAMPS COLORADO
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Cheley Colorado Summer Camps have been
owned and operated by the same family since
1921. The mission states, “We build the lasting
character and resiliency of young people, creating
unique life experiences in a challenging and
nurturing natural environment.” Over 20 activities
and adventures are available every week.
Location: Estes Park, CO
www.cheley.com
FROST VALLEY YMCA
Frost Valley is where teens transform into
confident young adults. From traditional sleep-
away camp, to adventure trips, to horse camp, to
the all-new Bear Grylls Surival Academy summer
camp (the first ever), there is something for every
teen. Zipline. Canoe. Musical Performances.
Campfires. Sports. And More!
Location: Claryville, NY
http://frostvalley.org/
African
Leadership
Academy

IMMERSION PROGRAMS (3 weeks)
• Business &
Leadership
• Foreign Policy
• Medical
COLLEGE PREP (3 weeks)
• SAT Prep
• Lecture Series
• College Essay
Writing
INSTITUTES (7 days)
• International
Relations
• Basic Coding &
Data Science
• Forensic Science
• Entrepreneurship
… and many more
CREDIT PROGRAMS
COLLEGE COURSES (5 weeks)
• Intro Fundamentals
Courses
• Advanced Honors
Courses
Priority Application
Deadline: April 15, 2017
summer.georgetown.edu/teens
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
Now Offering English Intensive
College Prep Program
Explore. Experience.
Discover.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
PROGRAMS
FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
SUMMER

What was a typical day like in the program?
A typical day for me was going to class at 9, going to
lunch after class, heading back to the dorm and pro-
crastinating for a few hours, and then getting my work
done at night. In between all of this, I would find time
to head to FitRec and hang out with friends. On the
weekend, my friends and I would head out into the
city. Fridays usually consisted of going to Newbury and
Boylston streets for shopping. Saturdays and Sundays
were for the adventures to Harvard, special events
around Boston, and recuperating from the week.
What was the most memorable moment of your
time in the program?
The most memorable moment of my summer was the
entire summer! I always dreamed of living in Boston
and that dream had finally come true. I made so many
great friends that I still keep in touch with today. Every
day was a new adventure with them. We have so
many inside jokes and great experiences. We made
sure to go out and take advantage of the city and ex-
plore every last inch. My friends and I wanted to make
the most of the amazing opportunities the program
offered and we would go on most of the program-
sponsored excursions and make our own excursions.
If I absolutely had to choose a standout memory, it
was July 4th. We went to the Esplanade to listen to
the Boston Pops and see some fireworks. After that,
we walked back along the Esplanade and just had an
amazing time hanging out together.
What advice do you have for teens looking for a
summer program?
If you are looking at a summer program, do not go
into it just to fill out some time in your summer. Use
it to experience the college and city you are in and
to see if those are a good fit for you. That experience
helped me solidify my interest in Boston University as
my No. 1 school. If you are unsure on the college for
whatever reason, attend one of the summer programs
as a test run for the school. And make the most of
your time in the program!!
Why did you choose to participate in a summer
program for teens?
I chose to participate in the summer program because
I wanted to gauge whether Boston University was the
school for me. It was a test to see if I could handle the
intense course load and the distance away from home.
What made you choose Boston University’s High
School Honors program?
I looked at all the programs BU offered. High School
Honors was the best choice for me because it gave me
the closest experience to what actual college life was
like. The length of the program was also a determining
factor. I felt like handling a six-week program would
give me a sense of what it would be like to be away
from home. If I could handle that, then I could handle
the average semester away from home.
By ZACH MCPHEETERS
Boston University’s High School Honors

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For more information and to sign up: wit.edu/summerFAB
YMCA TROUT LODGE & CAMP
LAKEWOOD PROGRAMS
Located in Missouri’s eastern Ozarks,
YMCA Camp Lakewood’s overnight
summer camp for kids ages 6 to 17,
provides a well-rounded experience
for campers by combining fun with
learning life skills in a safe and
trusted environment.
Location: Potosi, MO
www.ymcaoftheozarks.org/stay/
camp-lakewood/about/
Special Needs
Programs
BREHM PREPARATORY
SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
The Brehm Preparatory School’s
Summer Program offers academics,
adventures and social awareness
for children ages 12 to 18 who
experience a variety of challenges
to academic, social or emotional
success. Academics include
math, reading comprehension,
writing, social pragmatics and
elective courses. Most weekday
evenings will include recreation
events on Brehm‘s campus or
throughout the region.
Location: Carbondale, IL
www.brehm.org
SOAR CAMPS
SOAR offers outdoor adventure
summer camps for youth
with ADHD and other learning
disabilities (LD). Our programs
help campers build friendships,
increase self-confidence and
develop lifeskills.SOAR was
founded in 1977, by an adult with
a learning disability, who believed
that focusing on an individual’s
strengths, rather than deficits,
was critical in ensuring success.
Location: Balsam, NC
https://soarnc.org/
Stanford University

ctd.northwestern.edu
847/491-3782
Center for Talent Development
Summer Program
At Center for Talent Development’s
Summer Program, dig deep into a subject of
interest, build upon your academic
strengths, and connect with a community of
peers. CTD’s Summer Program offers
• Fast-paced, advanced enrichment
and credit-bearing courses
• Single and multi-week programs
• Residential and commuter options
Courses are available for students in
elementary through high school in a variety
of subject areas including engineering and
design, technology, and leadership and
service-learning. Visit the CTD website for
admission criteria.
An Experience
You’ll Share for
aLifetime
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Northwestern University

STEM Programs
ACADIA INSTITUTE
OF OCEANOGRAPHY:
ADVANCED PROGRAM
Acadia Institute of
Oceanography’s Advanced
Sessions are pre-college
summer courses for
students age 15 to 19 who
have completed one year
of high school science,
preferably biology or
chemistry. Located in Seal
Harbor, Maine, this program
offers high school students
the chance to explore their
collegiate options during
the advanced sessions
with college tours and
information from Jackson
Lab and Mt. Desert Island
Biological Lab.
Location: Seal Harbor, ME
www.acadiainstitute.com
ALFRED UNIVERSITY SUMMER
PROGRAMS
Alfred University offers summer programs
in Astronomy, Art, Creative Writing,
Chemistry, Computers, Ceramic and Glass
Engineering, Polymers and Metals Science,
Robotics, Theater, Equestrian and Swimming.
Students enjoy learning, making friends, and
experiencing life on a college campus.
Location: Alfred, NY
www.alfred.edu/summer/
BOSTON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE:
STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, MATH)
Take part in our award-winning summer
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math) teen programs. Students will engage
in experimental research and take exciting
field trips. Includes Biological, Chemistry,
and Biomedical Research, Engineering,
Psychology, Neuroscience, and STEM
Entrepreneurship.
Location: Wellesley, MA
www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com
ENGINEERING SUMMER
ACADEMY AT PENN
The Engineering Summer Academy at the
University of Pennsylvania offers a unique
summer opportunity for a selective group of
motivated and talented high school students.
Experience rigorous and challenging college-level
studies at our high-tech, Ivy League program in
the heart of Philadelphia!
Location: Philadelphia, PA
https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/
SCITECH TECHNION: INTERNATIONAL
RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM IN ISRAEL
SciTech is a more than three-week research
program in Haifa, Israel, which combines scientific
research along with cultural and social activities. It
brings together outstanding students from North
and South America, Europe, Asia, Israel and many
other countries and is intended to challenge even
the brightest students who are a science-oriented.
Location: Israel
www.scitech.technion.ac.il

Travel/Culture Programs
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY-
GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Spend 10 or 18 days with peers from
around the world engaging in social
entrepreneurship, design-thinking, cultural
exchange, and adventure challenges
while experiencing the history, beauty and
diversity of South Africa.
Location: South Africa
http://alasummer.org
CENTER FOR STUDY ABROAD (CSA):
LOW COST SUMMER PROGRAMS
For over 20 years, CSA has offered
nonprofit, low-cost study abroad
opportunities to students and adults
worldwide. High quality, accredited
programs that are affordable, open to all
worldwide, easy to register, flexible, college/
academic credits can be earned.
Location: Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin
America
www.centerforstudyabroad.com/
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ABROAD ISA HIGH SCHOOL
ISA High School has been a leading
provider of high-quality, affordable, cultural
and language immersion programs for
high school students since 1989. Our
mission is to provide students with a
transformative experience aimed at
fostering independence, cross-cultural
sensitivity, and global citizenship.
Locations: China, Europe, Latin America
http://studiesabroad.com/
high-school/
SPI STUDY ABROAD:
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SPI offers college-credit high school study
abroad programs in Spain, France, Italy,
Costa Rica, and China. SPI’s life-changing
immersion programs combine inspiring
global leadership experiences, volunteer
service projects, and exciting travel
excursions where language and culture
come to life!
Locations: Europe, Latin America, China
www.spiabroad.com/
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Summer

We help bright kids shine.
cty.jhu.edu/start
ou just nailed your second-semester exams,
and now it’s time to loaf all summer until high
school starts up again.
Better think again.
Summer is a great time to do some things that will
boost your chances of getting into a great college.
“You can’t assume that you’ll get in just because you
have good grades,” says Don Hunt, associate vice
president for enrollment and student services at
California State University, Sacramento. “There’s a lot
more that colleges are looking for these days. The
more well-rounded you are, it creates a stronger can-
didate, especially as you look at the more competitive
universities.
“The message we want to send to students is that
you’re never done in preparing for college. It is
important that you stay focused until you have that
letter of acceptance in your hand. Every opportunity
you have to improve your chances of moving forward
and We asked Hunt and some other admissions
SUMMER
ACTIVITIES
That Boost
College Admissions
BY BILL O’NEILL

experts for their
advice on how to spend a productive summer.
GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
“When school is over, you have more time on your hands to do
things that truly matter,” says Meaghan Arena, vice president for
enrollment at the State University of New York at Geneseo. “Volunteer
at a homeless shelter, restock shelves at a food pantry, walk dogs at
your local animal shelter. Admissions counselors want to see that
you’re the kind of person who will spend free time on meaningful
activities rather than lounging on the sofa all summer, because we
think you’ll do those same, meaningful activities on our campus.”
She’s seen students who started a nonprofit or conducted major
research over the summer, but you don’t have to do something
that grand. “Find a way to give back that makes a difference in your
community and expands what you’re passionate about,” she says.
KEEP LEARNING WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT, WHETHER
IT’S THROUGH A JOB, A CLASS OR ON YOUR OWN.
“Admissions counselors like to see that you are self-reflective and
that you continue to participate in activities outside of school that
engage your learning and that excite you,” Arena says. >>
USE YOUR SUMMER WISELY
Here are some summer tips
from Don Hunt, associate vice
president for enrollment and
student services at California
State University, Sacramento:
• Take pre-college test-prep
classes.
• Find paid or unpaid internships
in your areas of interest.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Engage in the community and
show social commitment by
volunteering.
• Contact schools of interest to
find out what they are looking
for in a potential student.

Take special programs alongside undergraduates
for college credit or choose from courses just for
high school students in areas such as sciences, health,
medicine, psychology, and more. We offer two, three,
and five-week sessions. Financial Aid is available.
AT JOHNS HOPKINS!
SUMMER
Let Hopkins maximize your summer!
Apply at www.jhu.edu/summer/precollege
Explore an interest, build your
resume, indulge your curiosity!
High school students also can pick up valuable expe-
rience through summer jobs, even if it’s at a super-
market or the local ice cream stand, she says.
“You’ll learn problem-solving skills and customer-
service skills, and you’ll be better able to relate to
people than your peers who spent the summer
lounging by the pool,” she says. “The job doesn’t have
to be glamorous, but admissions counselors like to
see that you’ve taken the initiative to earn your own
money, that you’re disciplined enough to get to work
on time every day and that you’re ambitious enough
to seek out a job in the first place. Those skills trans-
late into an overall picture of your work ethic, an
important factor in many college admissions pro-
cesses.”
USE YOUR SUMMER TO CONNECT WITH
YOUR INTERESTS.
Judith Berhannan, dean of admissions at Stony
Brook University in New York, says selective schools
are skeptical of students who jump into activities just
to build their college resume.
“We want to see experiences that have some meaning-
ful connection with the student’s goals and interests,” she
says. “If you want to go into teaching or the arts, having an
experience like working at a summer camp teaching the
performing arts or volunteering in a museum guiding tours
would be great. A summer internship at a business might be
meaningful if you’re planning to go into a field like marketing
or management.”
YOUR SUMMER DOESN’T HAVE TO BE
EXPENSIVE TO BE IMPRESSIVE.
Some students gain valuable experience over the summer
by going abroad to do a service project or attending a pro-
gram for high school students at a top university, Berhan-
nan says. Students on tighter budgets can work with their
guidance counselors to seek out scholarships for summer
programs or find volunteer or paid internships that will build
their knowledge and skills and help broaden their horizons.
“Most importantly, when they apply to college, they need to
be able to express through their application what they’ve
learned or gained through their summer experience and
why that experience was meaningful to them,” she says.

1. “Sanitize” your laptop or smartphone before
taking it overseas. Delete any personal data and
back-up all information to the cloud or a thumb drive.
Never put electronic equipment in checked baggage.
2. Check out risk assessments for the countries you’ll
be visiting on the websites of the U.S. State Depart-
ment, http://www.state.gov/travel, and the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov.
3. Keep your medications in their original
containers and keep them in your carry-on luggage.
4. Make copies of your passport, credit card, driver’s
license, and airplane ticket and keep them separate
from the original documents. This will help speed
replacement if they are lost or stolen.
5. Carry your passport or other important documents
in a front pants pocket or pouch hidden beneath your
clothes. If you are asked to leave it with a hotel desk
clerk (required in some countries for registration with
the police), ask for a receipt. ¬
6. Use common sense to stay safe. Stay aware of
your surroundings and avoid walking alone in un-
known areas or after dark. Avoid civil disturbances
and obey local laws. Do not accept packages or letters
from strangers.
7. Know how to contact your local American
embassy or consulate.
8. Enroll at the Smart Traveler Enrollment
System (STEP) of the U.S. Department of State at
https://step.state.gov/step. It’s a free service that allows
you to receive updates from the embassy in your host
country and helps the embassy to contact you in case
of emergency or disaster.
BY THE TEENLIFE EXPERTS
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Summer Volunteer Programs
in Latin America
WHAT YOU’LL DO
 Improve your Spanish language skills
 Immerse yourself in a new culture
 Live like a local
 Design and implement a service project
 Stay with a host family
 Develop your resume and leadership skills
 Have the adventure of a lifetime
Options available for 14 - 25 year olds
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800.231.7796
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Live and learn at Eckerd College.
Prepare for an unforgettable summer. Pre-College at Eckerd offers rising
juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience academic and residential life.
Our programs, designed to challenge your imagination and encourage your
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led by Eckerd College faculty, collaborative workshops, and more.
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MASTERING LEADERSHIP
IMAGINING SUSTAINABILITY:
WATERS, WONDERS, WASTE
lying around the world for a homestay in a
foreign country can open your eyes to new
cultures, get you out of your comfort zone, and
possibly help you learn a foreign language. I’ve
enjoyed a few homestays and each one helped
me mature as a young adult.
Throughout my time abroad, I’ve picked up some les-
sons about how to have a successful homestay. Here are
a few of the big ones:
BY NICO JANNASCH
How To
Have A Great
OVERSEAS
HOMESTAY
1. LEARN A BIT OF LANGUAGE BEFORE
YOU GET THERE
In Vietnam, my new family hardly spoke any
English at all. I didn’t speak much Vietnamese,
but I did know a few of the basic words like
“thank you,” “hello,” “yes,” “no,” and the numbers
1 through 10. Having made even this small
effort, I showed that I cared about understand-
ing their culture.

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