Program | Grade |
Description | Application Due |
George Washington University Pre-College Program | Rising 10th,11th & 12th graders | Courses offered in different lengths falling under College Intensive, Summer Immersion, and Summer Arts. Some sessions offer college credits. | Various |
Cornell University Summer College | Rising 10th,11th, & 12th graders | Three and Six week sessions, 20 programs and 45 courses offered at Cornell University. Students do have the option for dual programs. | Various |
Summer
@ USC
| High School | 2-week non-credit certificates, or 4-week college credit courses. There are 12 courses offered: architecture, business, computer science, engineering, global studies, journalism, performing arts, pre-health, pre-law, science, visual arts, writing | See website |
College of William and Mary Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History | High School | Two courses offered: "From Jamestown through the American Revolution" "From the American Revoluction through the Civil War" 4 hours of college credit are given; field trips; small seminars; participation in an archaeology dig. See website for more info. | April 18 |
Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps | Ages 14 - 17 | 2 two week sessions offered. A team of students will live in a park in a structured program of work and learning closely supervised by professional park staff. Crews carry out priority park development and maintenance projects as well as take part in planned educational, team-building, work life or job readiness training, & recreational activities. $500 stipend and meals/housing are provided. | See website |
University of Virginia Summer Enrichment | Rising 5th - 11th grades | Three 12-day sessions offered. Students live on campus but attend classes at a nearby private school. Purpose is to engage gifted and/or high ability students high quality learning in a wide variety of fields and disciplines. | February 15 |
PAVE Summer Engineering, Pre-Med, Science, and Technology at Vanderbilt U | Rising seniors | A six-week course of study designed to strengthen academic skills of students who are planning to major in one of the listed fields. | April 20, but spaces fill up on a first come, first served basis |
Washington University in St Louis Summer Experiences | Rising juniors and seniors | One 5-week session, and one 3-week session offered. Students enroll in college courses, explore an area of interest, can choose from one of three institutes: Writing, Pre-Med, or Photojournalism. See website for more specific information. | Various |
Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists (at Sweet Briar) | High School - co-ed | 3-week camp for students interested in making art that challenges old ideas about what art is and what art isn't. Concentrations include: theatre, creative writing, visual arts. | April 1 |
Sweet Briar College Summer Explore Engineering Designing Course | Rising female seniors | A one week session. Students will apply the engineering design process to solve various problems in a team setting. Emphasis placed on engineering design as well as creativity. | See website |
Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs | Rising juniors or seniors | Six areas of study offered: architecture, art & design, drama, music, National HIgh School Game Academy, or Advanced Placement/Early Admission program. Runs from June 25 - August 6 | Various |
| Phillips Academy Andover Summer Session | Rising 9th through 12th grades | Summer intensive class schedule: 3 hours of academics per day, 6 days per week. Duration of camp not listed; please see website for detailed information. | Financial aid deadline is 2/15. Apps taken on a rolling basis, space is limited. |
| UVA Leadership on the Lawn | Current sophomores & juniors | A one-week session: Team building, ethics, decision making, diversity, community service, communication and action plans. | See website |
| CSI: Waynesburg Summer Camp | Rising juniors & seniors | Students interested in forensic science and criminal justice will have the opportunity to train with certified experts in small group settings. | Scholarship 4/5/13; Registration 5/6/13 |
| Georgetown University Summer at Georgetown | Rising sophomores, juniors & seniors | Programs include institutes in the following disciplines: American Politics, Entreprenuership, Law, Journalism, National Security, Leadership, Sports Management, Creative Writing, International Relations, Medicine. Programs run at different times and lengths throughout the summer. Please see website for details. | See website |
| Sports Announcing Camp | Current sophomores and juniors | Students will learn the skills necessary to become a successful sportscaster, including play-by-play, reporting, interviewing, and sports talk. | 4/30/13 |
| Traveling Players Ensemble | Rising 9 - 12 | Several programs available from ensembles to traveling troupes to technical theater. Programs vary in length from 4 weeks to 7 weeks. | Auditions for advanced programs vary. |
| Camp Cardiac - Washington | Age 15 and up | 1 week summer day camp open to high school students who are interested in exploring careers in medicine. | Scholarship 3/15/13, Early enrollment 3/25/13, Regular enrollment 5/13/13 |
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 3 Days of Fashion Summer Program | 9-12 | Take workshops like Draping the Dress, where you will create a 3-dimensional design on a fitting form; Concept to Consumer, which focuses on design and merchandising; and Creating a Promotional Campaign, where you will work on a photo shoot and a special event.Learn step-by-step how to sketch the nine-head fashion figure.Work with other students from all over the world who share your passion for this industry.Be inspired by successful FIDM Graduates who are pros in the field.Experience FIDM's amazing resources and learn from our stellar instructors | See Website |
| University of Virginia Leadership on the Lawn | Rising juniors and seniors | Students participate by engaging with UVA students, staff, and faculty through pointed lectures and interactive problem-based activities. | 5/1/13 |
| Virginia State Parks Youth Corps | Students 14-17 | Students will have the opportunity to live in a park, in a structured program, and learn hands-on park development and projects. A $500 stipend is included in this program. | 4/13/13 |
| VCU Summer Intensive | Students who have finished their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior years in high school. | This camp is for studends who are serious about improving their artistic abilities, developing portfolios, and/or learning how to audition for college admission. | Rolling until full |
| Pratt Institute Pre-College Summer Program | Must be between 16 - 18 | For students interested in studying art, design, architecture, or creative writing. | scholarship d/l 3/15/13 app d/l 4/1/13 |
| Boston University Summer Term | Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors | Enroll in one of four programs all focusing on academic enrichment. | Deadlines vary per program. |
| University of Chicago Summer Session | High school students | Enrichment programs offered in a variety of areas. | 4/15/13 |
| Loudoun Youth Leadership | Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors | Workshops, an overnight excursion, trips to businesses all focusing on leadership, public speaking, and teams. | 5/31/13 |
