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Summer Programs

· The University of Southern California offers USC Summer Seminars in the following topics: An Introduction to Photography as an Art Form; News: The Basics and The Future; Introduction to Video Game Design. Students will study with USC instructors, earn three university elective credits, get a taste of college life, participate in field trips, and meet & work with students from across the country and around the world. For more information and an online application, visit http://www.usc.edu/summer. Call 213-743-5679 with questions.

· University of Alabama offers various programs for the summer, including Museum of Natural History Expedition, American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive, Athletic Camps, Camp Cash, Capstone Business Academy, Capstone Summer Honors Program, Community Music School, Crimson Music Camps, ESL Summer Programs, Michael A. Figures Leadership Experience, Minority Rural Health Pipeline Program, Multicultural Journalism Workshop, Rural Health Scholars Program, SITE, and Summer Enrichment Workshop. Click here for more information.

· Auburn University offers Building Construction Camp on June 15-20. This is an excellent starting point for teens considering a career in architecture or building science. Visit www.auburn.edu/outreach/construction/ for more information.

· Mississippi State University offers Design Discovery Camp for students (age 16+) interested in the field of architecture and/or other related design fields. The camp is June 15-22. Visit www.caad.msstate.edu/designdiscovery2007/ for more information.

· University School of Nashville will host a Summer Language Institute for individuals in 7^th grade through adulthood. Session One offers Chinese, French, German, Gaelic, & Spanish (levels 1 & 2) and is held June 16-20 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Session Two offers Arabic, Chinese, Gaelic, & Spanish (level 2) and is held on June 23-27 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Session Three offers Spanish (level 1) on July 28-August 1 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Tuition is $325 until April 30^th and $350 afterward. To register, visit www.acceleratedacquisition.com and select “Programs & Registration.”

· Penn State and University of Colorado offer Summer Enrichment for students entering 10-12 grades next year. To apply for either campus, visit www.bestsummerever.com.

· Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh offers summer programs for rising juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old. These programs are in Advanced Placement/Early Action, National High School Game Academy, and Pre-College Fine Arts Programs in architecture, art, design, drama, or music. For more information, visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college or email precollege@andrew.cmu.edu.

· New York University offers a summer program in which students can choose from over 1,000 courses. Students in attendance will immerse themselves in New York City’s vibrant downtown scene and live in NYU housing for as little as $200 per week. For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/summer/2008.

College Programs

· Georgia Tech invites interested students to Preview Day June 27. To register, visit www.visits.gatech.edu/preview.

· Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio provides financial assistance to first-generation and other underrepresented students to make it easier for them to visit Kenyon and decide whether the college is a good fit for them. If you are interested in taking advantage of this Travel Grant, see Ms. Duvall in the Counseling Center.

· Nashville State Community College and all other TBR colleges can now offer the Associate of Science in Teaching degree in Elementary Education. This degree is for students who wish to become certified to teach elementary school. Students who complete all the requirements for this degree will be able to transfer into the elementary certification programs at all TBS universities. For more information, contact Peggy Sharpe at 353-3365 or peggy.sharpe@nscc.edu.

Career-Related Programs

· The Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy has many wonderful, educational, and training opportunities for high school graduates who are interested in firefighting or codes enforcement. Most programs are eight weeks, and the TFACA campus is located 15 minutes south of Murfreesboro. For more information, call 1-800-747-8868 or visit www.state.tn.us/commerce/sfm/tfaca.

Contests

· Abbott & Fenner Scholarship: For juniors and seniors who are 16 and over. This is an essay contest, and two winners will receive $1,000 each. For the topics, or to enter, visit www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships. Deadline is June 20, 2008.

· The 2009 Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageant will be held on October 2-4 at Austin Peay State University. Girls age 14-19 are eligible to participate. To enter, visit www.misstennesseeusa.com.

Testing Preparation

· Brentwood Learning Lab will offer ACT preparation courses for the June ACT. Classes are $350 and will meet at the Learning Lab. Courses meet from 3:45-5:45 on the dates listed below. To register, call 377-2929.

ACT Test Date	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4
June 14	Tuesday, 5/27	Thursday, 5/29	Tuesday, 6/3	Thursday, 6/5

· Mary Lee Bunch will offer an ACT preparation course for the June 14^th ACT. Classes will be held at RHS on 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, and 6/11 from 2:45-3:45 PM. Registration fee is $80. Click here for the registration form. Mail the registration form and the check for $80 directly to Mary Lee Bunch & Associates.

· Knowledge Points in Cool Springs always offers ACT & SAT Prep programs. Call 771-1226 or visit www.knowledgepoints.com. Their website offers a free QuickTest that will provide immediate feedback and an indicator of ACT/SAT areas of strength and weaknesses.

· Columbia State Community College will offer a prep course for the September 13^th ACT. Sessions will be held on August 14, August 21, August 28, and September 11 from 5:30-8:00 at CSCC’s Franklin campus (near Franklin High School). The cost is $89, which covers the cost of the textbook and all materials. To register, call Barbara Spencer at 931-540-2660.

Employment Opportunities

· Greater Nashville Pool Management is hiring part-time workers for lifeguard positions and swimming pool service technicians. For more information, contact Glenn McCall at gmccall@gnpm-inc.com or 615-507-4600.

· Blue Bell Ice Cream is looking for a high school student to work this summer in the shipping department. The job will entail stocking, loading, inventory, etc. Contact Jimmy Lawhorn at 776-7993 for more information.

· Nanny/Babysitter needed to care for children ages 10 & 13. Must be a non-smoker with a driver’s license who can transport children to summer activities. Can spend the day at the pool and do fun activities. Please call Kay at 416-1506 if interested.

· Macy’s in Cool Springs is hiring part-time positions for the summer. Apply in person or visit www.macysjobs.com.

· Kroger at 300 Franklin Road is hiring students for part-time jobs. Flexible schedules, great pay, and a fun environment. Apply online at www.kroger.com or in the store. Contact Andrea Barrett at 377-3690.

· The Heritage at Brentwood, a continuing care retirement community, is hiring dining room servers and bus persons part-time on evenings and weekends. Interested applicants may fax a letter of interest to 373-9736, email theheritagehr@lcsnet.com, or call 564-4913.

· BounceU, an indoor inflatable party arena, is hiring. They are located in the Oak Hill area at 2990 Sidco Drive. Call Melissa Gaitsch at 615-255-1422 to schedule an interview.

Volunteer Opportunities

· Volunteer Opportunities all year round: Hands On Nashville

· Volunteer ideas to do as a family or in a group: Doing Good Together

· Match your volunteer interests with local opportunities: Volunteer Match

· Flexible Volunteering (15 minutes, few hours, volunteer vacations): Charity Guide

· Change the world in whatever time you have: Cool People Care

Other Opportunities

· Congressman Marsha Blackburn can nominate juniors for the Congressional Page Program for the U.S. House of Representatives. Interested juniors should contact Congressman Blackburn’s office at 202-225-2811.