SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

www.wku.edu/Journalism/Xposure/index.html - Free Journalism workshop (June 8-19)

www.pty.vanderbilt.edu - Rising 9th and 10th (June 15 - June 28); Rising 10th - 10th Graders (July 6- July 26)

www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege - Students will have the opportunity to experience college-level study in Pratt Institute's Pre-College Program. Students are immersed in a program of art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.  Upon completion of the program, students earn four elective college credits.

www.jsa.org - Junior statesmen Summer Program.  This is for students who are interested in politics and current events.  The programs are at Georgetown, Princeton, Yale or Stanford. Dates vary.

www.cba.ua.edu/summeracademy - The University of Alabama Capstone Business Leadership Academy. 10 day residential program designed for students interested in a business career or education.

http://www.oxford-royale.co.uk - Broadening Horizons Programme is a chance for students to travel to the UK and participate in an "international summer school." Courses are from 2-4 weeks.

http://site.eng.ua.edu - One week summer program thru the University of Alabama College of Engineering for students interested in science, mathematics and engineering. (S.I.T.E. - Student Introduction to Engineering)

www.tip.duke.edu - Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). Program for academically talented students gives students thee opportunity to pursue programs available in law as a career path, film making, Computational Science, Leadership institute, International Field Studies in China, Costa Rica, Italy, England and France. (Dates vary)

https://pave.vanderbilt.edu - Program to explore a science, engineering, medical or technology based career. (June 23 - August 1)

http://www.aquinascollegeinfo.com/aquinas-college-overview/ - Academically talented students have the opportunity to engage in ideas and concepts that will challenge their thinking in new ways. (July 13 - July 26)

www.sthughs-summerschool.info - St. Hugh College, University of Oxford. Summer School for International Baccalaureate students in which they have the opportunity to work on the topic of their Extended essay with a tutor who is a member of the University of Oxford and to earn up to 120 hours of CAS credit.

www.wku.edu/agriculture - ASSET (Agriculture Students Striving for Effective Tomorrows - WKU) Youth leadership conference designed for students who have excelled in academics, extra-curricular activities and are leaders in their community. (June 1- June5)

TSCPA (Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants) Allow students to experience the world of business and learn about the accounting profession. FREE. If interested, please contact Del DeVries at devries@mail.belmont.edu

www.outreach.olemiss.edu/SCHS - Summer College for High School Students thru Ole Miss gives academically gifted students a head start on their college careers and a taste of university life. Two sessions are available (I = May 26 - June 24; II = June 25 - July 25).

http://www.lottinst.olemiss.edu/- Lott Leadership Institute at Ole Miss

http://ljs.lipscomb.edu - Law camp. For those thinking about exploring a career in law. (June 8-13)

www.ncoutwardbound.org - Experiential wildedrne3ss - as the classroom school. Summer courses include Appalachian Mountains Backpacking, Rock Climbing & Whitewater Canoeing.

http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/summerschool - Pepperdine University's Summer College for HS Students. Students take 6-7 units of coursework. Program emphasizes college preparation, college selection/admission process, college essay writing and choosing a major.

http://www.leeuniversity.edu/events/summer-honors - Two week program that offers students the opportunity to discover what college life is like while earning six hours of college credit.

Summer Reading Skills Programs thru the University of Tennessee. Dates and times vary according to grade. For more information or to register call 1-800-979-9151

Saint Louis University Summer Camps

  1. Adventures in Medicine and Science (June 23-27) - Overview of Anatomy and introduction to careers in the health are fields. They have an opportunity to observe a live surgery during camp.

  2. Parks Summer Academy (June 15-20) - Students interested in engineering.

  3. Athletics Camps (Various Dates) - Athletics camps including baseball, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

If you need information about any of these programs, contact rogersm@slu.edu

Academy of Excellence in Government Intelligence Studies (AEGIS) thru the Tennessee State University Pilot Center for Academic Excellence in Intelligence Studies (PCAEIS). Gives students the opportunity to explore different aspects of the Intelligence Community as well as related careers. This is an all expense paid experience and includes a $500 stipend to students who successfully complete the academy.