Camp Cooperative Leadership Training
Artificial Intelligence Camp
Pre-College Camps
Pre-College Enrichment
Summer Arts Programs
Summer College Programs for High School Students
Barnard
Berkeley Boston University Brown University Carnegie Mellon Columbia Cornell Davidson Duke DUKE Tip and More Emory George Washington University Georgetown Harvard Johns Hopkins Northwestern Stanford Rice Penn State University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania University of South Carolina Wake Forest University Washington University Yale
Other Summer Programs for High Achieving Students
Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Week Long Camps
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics: Summer Ventures is a free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. This program is offered at the following campuses: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, NC Central University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington, and Western Carolina University.www.summerventures.org
NAGC National Summer Opportunities
http://thecommonmom.com/summer-camps-for-gifted-kids-and-teens/
Appalachian State University
ASU offers a variety of summer camps for high school students ranging from Anatomy & Physiology and Animal Studies to Forensic Anthropology and Future Engineers. See the complete listing and all camp details here: http://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps
Martha Guy Summer Institute at Appalachian State University: Applications due February 27th. Apply @ http://marthaguy.appstate.edu/admission
Davidson College
The July Experience: Rising seniors can select 2 courses from several liberal arts disciplines and experience an educational, creative, social, and personal-development program; costs $2300 for July session. http://www.davidson.edu/offices/july-experience
Duke University
Duke Summer Academy for High School Students: Application opens Dec. 2, 2014
This program is scheduled for July 11-31, 2015. This program is for personal enrichment and offers courses with a global perspective: The Global Entrepreneur, The Global Leader, The Global Communicator, The Global Healer and The Global Environmentalist. For more information and to apply to this summer program, visit: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Constructing Your College Experience: Designed to empower college-bound sophomores and juniors in exploring college options and navigating college application process; costs $1150 for one week residential program. www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/
Duke Creative Writers Workshop: Designed for advanced writers in 10th and 11th grades who are committed to refining their skills and building a community of writers; costs $1565 for two-week residential program. www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth
Duke Drama Workshop: same as Writers Workshop for students studying drama
Duke Young Writers Workshop: same as Writers Workshop for beginning writers
East Carolina University
Health Professional Recruitment and Enrichment Program (HPREP): Targets high school students with a desire to study science and medicine; ongoing program on Saturdays throughout the year.www.ecu.edu/org/snma
Legislators School for Youth Leadership Development: Rising 10th and 11th grade students work to enhance leadership and communication skills, and develop conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies; three week session has varying fees. www.coe.ecu.edu/legsch/
Math and Science Education Network (MSEN) Pre-College Program: Designed to prepare students to pursue math and science at the university level and beyond, including enrichment/preparation classes, Saturday and summer scholar programs, and competitions; no fee for Saturdays and one week summer program. www.unc.edu/depts/msen
(This program is also available at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, NC A & T State University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University.)
Mars Hill College
Music in the Mountains Summer Band Camp: Daily classes for high school concert band students, offering master classes on each instrument and a jazz ensemble; costs $395 for one week residential camp. www.mhc.edu
Meredith College
High School Music Theory Camp: Helps any student considering music as a college major or anyone who is excited about expanding basic music knowledge; one week summer program with varying fees.www.meredith.edu/youth/
Lamar Stringfield Music Camp: Instruction includes classes in string orchestra training, string technique, chamber music, sectional rehearsing, theory; costs $350 for one week and $650 for two weeks. www.meredith.edu/music/strings-camps.htm
Looking Toward College: A Residential Program for High School Women: A personal skills seminar that focuses on communication skills, decision-making, goal-setting, values clarification, college selection, and career planning; costs $300 for four day summer program for high school females.www.meredith.edu/youth/
Math Week at Meredith: Rising 10th grade students use technology to predict patterns, build mathematical models, tile the plane, and construct Web pages individually and in groups; costs $300 for one week summer program. www.meredith.edu/youth
Young Writer’s Camp: Female students experience writing through hands-on activities, share and expand their curiosity and creativity; costs $300 for one week summer program.www.meredith.edu/youth
North Carolina A & T State University
Check out www.ncat.edu/summer/summeryouth/index.html for information on these FREE and fee-based programs:
Energy Engineer Starters Program (EESP)
Engineer Starters Program (ESP)
Ford Renewable Energy Summer Program (FRE-SP)
Higher Learning Institute
Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL)
NOAA-ISET Climate and Weather Camp
Research Apprentice Program (RAP)
Summer High School Transportation Institute
Students Hot On The Sciences (SHOTS)
AttackAids@A&T: Helping Fight HIV/AIDS via Genetic SuperComputing
North Carolina Central University
Check out http://web.nccu.edu/univcoll/syp/aboutsasp.htm for FREE and fee-based programs that include:
Legal Law Camp
Senior Project Prep Camp
Senior Project Enrichment
High School Writing Enrichment
SAT Camp
Project R.E.A.C.H.: Sophomores who are interested and eligible for NC Teaching Fellows will learn about the teaching profession; no fee for July program.http://web.nccu.edu/univcoll/syp/summer_program.htm
North Carolina School of the Arts
NCSA Summer Session: Offers two- to five-week residential programs surrounded by artists of diverse ages and backgrounds studying in classes, workshops, rehearsals, and extracurricular activities; fees vary by program. www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/summersession
North Carolina State University
Ag-DISCOVERY: A two-week residential camp for students 9-11 to learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, character and team building activities, and diversity training; no cost. www.science-house.org/student/agdiscovery
Design Residential Camp: Rising 11th and 12th grade students experience creative problem solving, learn about career choices in design, and studying design at the college level through exposure to architecture, art and design, graphic design, industrial design, and landscape architecture; costs $600 for one week residential program.http://ncsudesign.org/content/index.cfm/fuseaction/page/filename/design_camp.html
Engineering Summer Programs: Rising 11th and 12th grade students experience engineering, science, and technology in week-long residential programs in a variety of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Autonomous Robotics, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Wolfpack Motorsports; costs $575 for one week residential programs. http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/high-school/residential.php#anchor2
iD Tech Summer Computer Camps held at NC StateDevelop an iPhone or Android app, code a program in C++ or Java, create a video game, mod with Minecraft, build a robot, construct a website, produce a movie, or design a digital photo portfolio. At iD Tech Camps, imaginations soar as kids and teens unlock their internal Drive and use 21st century skills to transform interests into projects of their own—and have fun doing it.
For both the beginning computer novice and advanced tech whiz, students collaborate, make new friends and develop new skills, gaining confidence and a competitive advantage for college and future careers. High-energy, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education programs presented in a fun camp setting held on the NC State campus. https://www.idtech.com/locations/north-carolina-summer-camps/raleigh/id-tech-nc-state-university/
Poultry Science Summer Institute: Rising 11th and 12th grade students who have an interest in biological sciences or a career in poultry can broaden their understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, and careers related to poultry science; costs $50 for 4-day/night program.http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/poulsci/4h/summerinstitute/institiute.html
Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute: Rising 9th through 12th grade students with a 3.0+ GPA can experience an intense week of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility; costs $425 for one week program.http://www.necus.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/leadership-programs/challenge.php
Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS): Outstanding students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in a career in science can participate in this college level and college credit program, practicing cutting edge research techniques and skills; costs vary according to four-week program. www.cifr.ncsu.edu/scibls/index.htm
Summer Exploration Camp—Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources (DFER): Rising 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in natural resources spend a week studying careers and raising awareness of the impact of natural resources on the world; costs $300 for one-week program.http://cnr.ncsu.edu/HighSchoolSummerCamp.htm
Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP): Residential program for rising 11th and 12th grade students to experience NCSU by working with professors in one of the following choices: apparel design, business/marketing, chemistry, computer science, and engineering; no fee for the weeklong program.www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/step.html
Teen Writers’ Workshop: Offers a lecture and small-group environment for students in grades 9-12 to develop their creative writing skills; costs $200 for one week program.http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/english/writingworkshops/index.html
Young Investigators Program in Nuclear Technology: A residential program for rising 11th, 12th, and graduating seniors to experience the role nuclear technologies play in meeting the needs of society and solving everyday problems; costs $900 for three-week residential program.www.ne.ncsu.edu/outreach/summerprogram
Peace College
Peace College Summer Leadership Institute: Rising 9th and 10th grade female students explore leadership skills, step out of their comfort zones, and gain valuable experiences toward college; costs $500 for one week program in June. www.peace.edu
Pfeiffer University
SPEC Summer Programs: Rising 9th through 11th grade students can experience various career exploration-themed workshops; costs vary by program length and subject in summer. www.pfeiffer.edu
Summer at St. Andrews is an affordable and exciting academic program for students from across the country and around the world. We offer the best summer academic camps because they are designed to foster personal development through academic study and shared experience. Our outstanding array of courses is unique. We accept students who are currently in grades 7-11. Our academic camps are a great way to experience College life while at the same time making new friends.
STEM Programs Pathways to Science
Our program offers two consecutive one-week long sessions. Students can attend either or both sessions. Each curriculum is designed as one-week modules, and students can attend multiple sessions and continue through the next level without repetition. All of our classes are project-based and hands-on. Class sizes at these the best summer academic camps are small and feature talented and experienced faculty.
*I am not affiliated with any of the summer programs. I am available to assist you with selecting and applying to the camps if you are interested. Mrs. Melodie Willis
Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Week Long Camps
Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics: Summer Ventures is a free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. This program is offered at the following campuses: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, NC Central University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington, and Western Carolina University.www.summerventures.org
NAGC National Summer Opportunities
http://thecommonmom.com/summer-camps-for-gifted-kids-and-teens/
Appalachian State University
ASU offers a variety of summer camps for high school students ranging from Anatomy & Physiology and Animal Studies to Forensic Anthropology and Future Engineers. See the complete listing and all camp details here: http://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps
Martha Guy Summer Institute at Appalachian State University: Applications due February 27th. Apply @ http://marthaguy.appstate.edu/admission
Davidson College
The July Experience: Rising seniors can select 2 courses from several liberal arts disciplines and experience an educational, creative, social, and personal-development program; costs $2300 for July session. http://www.davidson.edu/offices/july-experience
Duke University
Duke Summer Academy for High School Students: Application opens Dec. 2, 2014
This program is scheduled for July 11-31, 2015. This program is for personal enrichment and offers courses with a global perspective: The Global Entrepreneur, The Global Leader, The Global Communicator, The Global Healer and The Global Environmentalist. For more information and to apply to this summer program, visit: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Constructing Your College Experience: Designed to empower college-bound sophomores and juniors in exploring college options and navigating college application process; costs $1150 for one week residential program. www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/
Duke Creative Writers Workshop: Designed for advanced writers in 10th and 11th grades who are committed to refining their skills and building a community of writers; costs $1565 for two-week residential program. www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth
Duke Drama Workshop: same as Writers Workshop for students studying drama
Duke Young Writers Workshop: same as Writers Workshop for beginning writers
East Carolina University
Health Professional Recruitment and Enrichment Program (HPREP): Targets high school students with a desire to study science and medicine; ongoing program on Saturdays throughout the year.www.ecu.edu/org/snma
Legislators School for Youth Leadership Development: Rising 10th and 11th grade students work to enhance leadership and communication skills, and develop conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies; three week session has varying fees. www.coe.ecu.edu/legsch/
Math and Science Education Network (MSEN) Pre-College Program: Designed to prepare students to pursue math and science at the university level and beyond, including enrichment/preparation classes, Saturday and summer scholar programs, and competitions; no fee for Saturdays and one week summer program. www.unc.edu/depts/msen
(This program is also available at Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, NC A & T State University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem State University.)
Mars Hill College
Music in the Mountains Summer Band Camp: Daily classes for high school concert band students, offering master classes on each instrument and a jazz ensemble; costs $395 for one week residential camp. www.mhc.edu
Meredith College
High School Music Theory Camp: Helps any student considering music as a college major or anyone who is excited about expanding basic music knowledge; one week summer program with varying fees.www.meredith.edu/youth/
Lamar Stringfield Music Camp: Instruction includes classes in string orchestra training, string technique, chamber music, sectional rehearsing, theory; costs $350 for one week and $650 for two weeks. www.meredith.edu/music/strings-camps.htm
Looking Toward College: A Residential Program for High School Women: A personal skills seminar that focuses on communication skills, decision-making, goal-setting, values clarification, college selection, and career planning; costs $300 for four day summer program for high school females.www.meredith.edu/youth/
Math Week at Meredith: Rising 10th grade students use technology to predict patterns, build mathematical models, tile the plane, and construct Web pages individually and in groups; costs $300 for one week summer program. www.meredith.edu/youth
Young Writer’s Camp: Female students experience writing through hands-on activities, share and expand their curiosity and creativity; costs $300 for one week summer program.www.meredith.edu/youth
North Carolina A & T State University
Check out www.ncat.edu/summer/summeryouth/index.html for information on these FREE and fee-based programs:
Energy Engineer Starters Program (EESP)
Engineer Starters Program (ESP)
Ford Renewable Energy Summer Program (FRE-SP)
Higher Learning Institute
Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL)
NOAA-ISET Climate and Weather Camp
Research Apprentice Program (RAP)
Summer High School Transportation Institute
Students Hot On The Sciences (SHOTS)
AttackAids@A&T: Helping Fight HIV/AIDS via Genetic SuperComputing
North Carolina Central University
Check out http://web.nccu.edu/univcoll/syp/aboutsasp.htm for FREE and fee-based programs that include:
Legal Law Camp
Senior Project Prep Camp
Senior Project Enrichment
High School Writing Enrichment
SAT Camp
Project R.E.A.C.H.: Sophomores who are interested and eligible for NC Teaching Fellows will learn about the teaching profession; no fee for July program.http://web.nccu.edu/univcoll/syp/summer_program.htm
North Carolina School of the Arts
NCSA Summer Session: Offers two- to five-week residential programs surrounded by artists of diverse ages and backgrounds studying in classes, workshops, rehearsals, and extracurricular activities; fees vary by program. www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/summersession
North Carolina State University
Ag-DISCOVERY: A two-week residential camp for students 9-11 to learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips, character and team building activities, and diversity training; no cost. www.science-house.org/student/agdiscovery
Design Residential Camp: Rising 11th and 12th grade students experience creative problem solving, learn about career choices in design, and studying design at the college level through exposure to architecture, art and design, graphic design, industrial design, and landscape architecture; costs $600 for one week residential program.http://ncsudesign.org/content/index.cfm/fuseaction/page/filename/design_camp.html
Engineering Summer Programs: Rising 11th and 12th grade students experience engineering, science, and technology in week-long residential programs in a variety of disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Autonomous Robotics, Biological Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Wolfpack Motorsports; costs $575 for one week residential programs. http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/high-school/residential.php#anchor2
iD Tech Summer Computer Camps held at NC StateDevelop an iPhone or Android app, code a program in C++ or Java, create a video game, mod with Minecraft, build a robot, construct a website, produce a movie, or design a digital photo portfolio. At iD Tech Camps, imaginations soar as kids and teens unlock their internal Drive and use 21st century skills to transform interests into projects of their own—and have fun doing it.
For both the beginning computer novice and advanced tech whiz, students collaborate, make new friends and develop new skills, gaining confidence and a competitive advantage for college and future careers. High-energy, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education programs presented in a fun camp setting held on the NC State campus. https://www.idtech.com/locations/north-carolina-summer-camps/raleigh/id-tech-nc-state-university/
Poultry Science Summer Institute: Rising 11th and 12th grade students who have an interest in biological sciences or a career in poultry can broaden their understanding of the educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, and careers related to poultry science; costs $50 for 4-day/night program.http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/poulsci/4h/summerinstitute/institiute.html
Shelton Leadership Challenge Institute: Rising 9th through 12th grade students with a 3.0+ GPA can experience an intense week of values-based leadership, integrity, team building, public speaking, and social responsibility; costs $425 for one week program.http://www.necus.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/leadership-programs/challenge.php
Summer College in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (SCIBLS): Outstanding students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in a career in science can participate in this college level and college credit program, practicing cutting edge research techniques and skills; costs vary according to four-week program. www.cifr.ncsu.edu/scibls/index.htm
Summer Exploration Camp—Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Resources (DFER): Rising 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in natural resources spend a week studying careers and raising awareness of the impact of natural resources on the world; costs $300 for one-week program.http://cnr.ncsu.edu/HighSchoolSummerCamp.htm
Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP): Residential program for rising 11th and 12th grade students to experience NCSU by working with professors in one of the following choices: apparel design, business/marketing, chemistry, computer science, and engineering; no fee for the weeklong program.www.tx.ncsu.edu/student_services/step.html
Teen Writers’ Workshop: Offers a lecture and small-group environment for students in grades 9-12 to develop their creative writing skills; costs $200 for one week program.http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/english/writingworkshops/index.html
Young Investigators Program in Nuclear Technology: A residential program for rising 11th, 12th, and graduating seniors to experience the role nuclear technologies play in meeting the needs of society and solving everyday problems; costs $900 for three-week residential program.www.ne.ncsu.edu/outreach/summerprogram
Peace College
Peace College Summer Leadership Institute: Rising 9th and 10th grade female students explore leadership skills, step out of their comfort zones, and gain valuable experiences toward college; costs $500 for one week program in June. www.peace.edu
Pfeiffer University
SPEC Summer Programs: Rising 9th through 11th grade students can experience various career exploration-themed workshops; costs vary by program length and subject in summer. www.pfeiffer.edu
Summer at St. Andrews is an affordable and exciting academic program for students from across the country and around the world. We offer the best summer academic camps because they are designed to foster personal development through academic study and shared experience. Our outstanding array of courses is unique. We accept students who are currently in grades 7-11. Our academic camps are a great way to experience College life while at the same time making new friends.
STEM Programs Pathways to Science
Our program offers two consecutive one-week long sessions. Students can attend either or both sessions. Each curriculum is designed as one-week modules, and students can attend multiple sessions and continue through the next level without repetition. All of our classes are project-based and hands-on. Class sizes at these the best summer academic camps are small and feature talented and experienced faculty.
*I am not affiliated with any of the summer programs. I am available to assist you with selecting and applying to the camps if you are interested. Mrs. Melodie Willis