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VOLUNTEER AND OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES

The Career Center also has two new valuable resources;
-Peterson's Summer Programs for Kids & Teenagers 2008
-Peterson's Study Abroad 2008
These resources may be used by parents and students
NEW THIS WEEK::
Summer
Scholars Academy
The Summer
Scholars Academy is an opportunity for high-achieving high school students to
challenge their minds, build new relationships, and deepen their Christian
commitment. For more information, go to
www.northwestu.edu/summerscholars.
Free College
Search Workshop
From 8:30 a.m. to
2 p.m., The University of Puget Sound will host a free College Search Workshop
for students and parents on Saturday, August 16. All prospective college
students are encouraged to attend, particularly those entering their junior year
of high school. For more information, please visit
www.ups.edu/csw.
University of
Washington Discovery Seminars
For upcoming
college freshman. Whether it's learning about digital arts, the science of
swarms or how to write your own autobiography, these interactive, five-credit,
month-long classes are designed to smooth the transition between high school and
college as well as give you a jump-start on Autumn Quarter. For more information
go to
www.artsci.washington.edu/discovery.
2008 Las Vegas
National Performing Arts Auditions
Saturday and
Sunday November 1-2, 2008 at 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Audition for colleges from
across the nation in areas of Dance, Theatre, and Technical Theatre. For more
information, visit www.ccsd.net/lvnpaa.
Bellevue
Community College Summer Programs for Teens
BCC's Continuing
Education can help your teen learn and have fun this summer. Designed for 12-18
year-olds, our classes are taught by experienced instructors, and are generally
one week long, half or full day during June through August. For more
information, go to
www.gotobcc.com/summer.
Boston
University Summer Study Internship Program
This summer,
discover Boston through the Boston University Summer Study Internship Program.
This unique program allows students to earn academic credits at BU while gaining
valuable, hands-on work experience in a Boston-area organization or business.
With eight exciting academic tracks to choose from, the Summer Study Internship
immerses participants in a wide range of professional opportunities and
experiences throughout the city.
Johnson &
Wales University Early Enrollment Program
Available for high
school juniors entering their senior year, this program allows students to get a
head start on college. To qualify, you must have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA and a
B- in English. The Early Enrollment Program allows you to study at the College
of Business, College of Culinary Arts, The Hospitality College, and the School
of Technology. For more information, visit
www.jwu.edu.
Bucknell
University
Find out about the
fantastic ways in which you can challenge your intellect at Bucknell University.
Go to www.bucknell.edu/101 for more
information.
Spring
Instructor Academy @ Stevens Pass
A workshop that
will help prepare you for a career as a snowsports instructor located at Stevens
Pass. The total fee is $195.00. This fee includes the 4-day course, lift
tickets, a reference manual, and 6 hours of coaching each day.
ProjectFUN
Workshops
DigiPen Institute
of Technology, recognized as a premier college for those pursuing careers in
game development, presents two-week summer workshops for middle and high school
students in game programming, 3D computer animation, and robotics.
Careers in
Information Technology
A free informational
event at Bellevue Community College on Thursday, April 24. Sign up now at
http://www.nwcet.org or
http://bellevuecollege.edu/cite/
Seattle Pacific
University Nursing Camp
From August 3-9, allowing
students observe nurses in the hospital each morning, learn skills in
SPU's Nursing Lab during your afternoon classes, attend classes taught by
SPU faculty and alumni who'll describe their clinical experience in their
nursing specialties. Due May 1.
Gonzaga Summer
Healthcare Week (WA Business Week)
July 13-19, learn about
careers in healthcare, compete in a medical trade show, become more aware
of the American healthcare system, and more. Earlybird applications due
March 30. Final deadline is June 6.
Volunteer workers sought by national and state parks: For more information call
(503) 326-2971
National
Park Service - www.nps.gov/volunteer
King
County Explorer Search and Rescue. Save lives.
For more information visit www.kcesar.org
America's Second Harvest -
www.secondharvest.org
Landmark Volunteers-Two week summer and a new! Spring One-week service
opportunities www.volunteers.com
1-800-955-1178
Learn
and Serve - www.learnandserve.org
Special Olympics-
www.specialolympics.org
Volunteer website:
www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org
Idealist.org - www.idealist.org
Habitat for Humanity - www.habitat.org
United
States Military Academy -
www.admissions.usma.edu
UW
Academy for Young Scholars -
www.depts.washington.edu/cscy
Department
of Veteran's Affairs -
www.va.gov/volunteer
Bureau
of Land Management Volunteers -
www.blm.gov/volunteer/index.html
U.S.
Fish and Wildlife -
www.volunteers.fws.gov
Volunteer.gov
- www.volunteer.gov/gov
America's
Outdoors -
www.americasoutdoors.gov/volunteer.html
USDA
Food Recovery -
www.usda.gov/news/pubs/gleaning/five.htm
Corporation
for National and Community Service -
www.volunteermatch.org
America's
Literacy Directory -
www.iteracydirectory.org/volunteer.asp
National
4-H Council -
www.fourhcouncil.edu/getinvolved/index.asp
American
Cancer Society -
www.cancer.org/docroot/GI/gi_0.asp
American
Red Cross -
www.redcross.org/services/volunteer
Salvation
Army -
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf/
Microsft's
DigiGirlz High Tech Camp -
https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx
UW High
School Summer Programs -
http://www.summeryouth.washington.edu
Landmark
Volunteers - http://www.volunteers.com
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OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES 
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ASSE
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
- Academic year homestay
- Summer homestay, Adventure language programs
- Visit Website
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2008
YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST
- Native American
- 5 Scholarships plus all expense
- Paid trip to Washington DC
- Visit
Website |
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MUSEUM
OF FLIGHT PROGRAMS & EVENTS
- Visit
Website |
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5th
ANNUAL PATRICIA GRODD POETRY PRIZE FOR YOUNG WRITERS
- Sophomores & Juniors
- Unpublished poem - Nov. 1-Nov. 30
- Visit Website |
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FIDM
"VISITS WASHINGTON"
- Fashion Institute of
Design & Merchandising is hosting an informational workshop - Hotel
Monaco, Dec. 8, 10am or 1:30pm -
www.fidm.edu by Nov. 13 After that
deadline contact Ms. Thomas at 800-262-3436 |
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CAMP
SEALTH
- Summer opportunities
for high school students - Seniors - Staff Positions - PAID -
Juniors - Internships - Volunteer can earn up to 100+ volunteer service
hours - Counselor-In-Training, Riding-In-Training - 3 week
leadership development programs - 50+ volunteer hours - Visit
www.campfire-usa.org/camp/employmentseasonal.htm -
www.campfire-usa.org/camp/leadership.htm
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY SUMMER COLLEGE
- One, three, four, or
six week sessions between June and August - Earn college credit -
Explore college life with students from around the world - Apply
beginning January 2008 at
www.summercollege.cornell.edu
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HOW DO
I FIND A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR MY CHILD?
Visit
these organizations' websites for options that will enrich your student
academically this summer:
- YMCA:
www.ymca.net
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America:
www.bgca.org
- 4-H Club: www.fourhcouncil.edu
- Camp Fire USA: www.campfire.org
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CITY
YEAR SEATTLE/KING COUNTY
-Are you a senior interested in earning
money for college while performing community service?
-Become a City Year Corp member for one year after graduation and earn a
stipend plus $4,700 for tuition
-Acquire the application in the Career Center |
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MICROSOFT
INTERNSHIPS
- If interested in Microsoft internships,
click here
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NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS
- Outdoors learning
- See Career Center or
www.nwyouthcorps.org
for information
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SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER
- Volunteer at the senior center in Carnation
- Opportunity to connect the generations!
- Different activities that you can do with them include : Secret
Grandparent Club, Computer Pals, Reading Buddies, Tutoring and Mentoring,
Library High Tea, Read-a-thon, Digital Photography Club, Stamp Club,
Mural, Community Quilt, etc. |
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SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
- Helps you get ready
for the SAT
- See Career Center for details
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TEENINK.COM - Deadline varies by
program
- www.teenink.com/Summer |
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CARNEGIE MELLON SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
- Advanced
Placement/Early Action
- Challenging summer credit
program for high school students interested in taking Carnegie Mellon
classes.
- For students ages 16 and up, APEA allows you to take university courses
that are condensed and accelerated into a 6-week program.
- Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
- For students who have a strong interest in the fields of math and
science and are considering careers in engineering, science, and other
math-based disciplines.
- Students must be at least 15 years old to participate in this program
- Program will focus on creating interest in technical disciplines and
building academic and personal skills to prepare you for the college
application process.
- Pre-College Fine Arts Program
- Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music programs
- Advanced Placement/Early Action
- National High School Game Academy
- For students to explore an above subject to determine interest in
studying it at the college level.
- Gives students a setting mirroring that of Carnegie Mellon's
undergraduate curriculum.
- National High School Game Academy
- A 6-week intensive study on video game design and development.
- Find out more at
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college |
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THE
SEATTLE FILM INSTITUTE
- The 40 Week Total
Immersion Filmmaking Program
-Provides a comprehensive and
integrated hands-on overview of the filmmaking process.
-Study film production, digital video, screenwriting, and explore
internship opportunities.
-Various start dates throughout the year, and financial aid is available.
-Visit
www.seattlefilminstitute.com for more information
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U-DOC
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
- A high school summer
enrichment program for students interested in professions in healthcare.
-Provides exposure to a
variety of health careers and networking, pre-med curriculum overview,
study, writing, interview, and college survival skills, as well as the
college application process, test-taking strategies, and research
experience.
-You are eligible to apply for this program if you are a U.S. citizen or
have a permanent resident visa, be a resident of Washington state (visit
the U-DOC site for other eligible states), have completed your junior or
senior year of high school, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a
healthcare career, and demonstrate geographic, financial, or educational
need.
-Visit
http://depts.washington.edu/omca/UDOC/ for an application and other
important application process information. |
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SUMMER OF ART COLLEGE
PREPARATORY PROGRAM (OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN)
- For students interested in
Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration,
Life Drawing, Digital Media, Painting and Photography.
- The program this year will be held from July 1st through the 28th. |
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ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- Entrada is Calvin
College's four-week summer academic achievement program for ethnic
minority high school students who are completing their junior or senior
years.
- Study with professors who are experts in their fields.
- Earn college credit for the courses you take at Calvin, and gain
valuable experience in being a successful college student.
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OXFORD ADVANCED STUDIES PROGRAM
- Course that offers a sample of
Oxford College life
- Learn by the tutorial method
preferred by Oxford
- Sample academic curriculum in two or three subjects
- Cultural visits include London, Stratford, and other events and
activities
- July 3rd through 28th, 2007 at Magdalen College in
Oxford, England
- Visit www.oasp.ac.uk for more
information. |
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OUTWARD BOUND
- Have the chance to
explore the wilderness with 400 different adventures available.
- Visit
www.outwardboundwilderness.org for a catalog
- Scholarship information is available at
obwilderness.org/scholarships.html |
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UW SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
- Fill your summer with
adventure and learning and apply for summer courses for high school
students at the University of Washington
- Two-week sessions begin June 25th and July 9th.
- One-week writing improvement sessions begin June 25th and July 6th.
- Learn more at
summeryouth.washington.edu |
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SUMMER
SPECIALTY CAMPS
- Sierra Student
Coalition's Environmental Leadership Training
- Visit
www.ssc.org/t/sprogs.htm for
more information.
- Sports Broadcasting Camp
- For more information, visit
www.playbyplaycamps.com
- Camp Jam
- More information available
at www.campjamusa.com
- Hollywood Stunt Camp
- Visit
www.paliadventures.com for
more information
- Filmmaking Camp
- For more information, visit
www.nyfa.com/summercamps
- Omega Teen Camp
- More information about this
camp available at
www.omegateencamp.org |
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DISNEY
PROGRAMS
Disney CareerStart
Program
- The Disney CareerStart Program allows you to earn experience with a
Fortune 100 company, network with leaders and meet executives in a wide
variety of businesses, take part in personal and career development
classes, as well as meeting people from all around the globe and enjoying
the perks of being a Cast Member at the Walt Disney World Resort.
- Is a learning-and-earning program for high school graduates who are
looking for a new experience if they are unsure of their future path.
- Visit
www.disneycareerstart.com or
www.disneycollegeprogram.com
for more information.
Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.)
- Go inside and behind-the-scenes of Disney Theme Parks in these
programs.
- Offers a variety of grade-level specific, 3-hour hands on classes
facilitated by Disney Cast Members.
- Visit the Career Center for more information. |
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COUGAR QUEST
- A weeklong camp for students
in grades 7-12 to interact with world-class faculty, identify with the
college experience, explore three areas of interest, and experience
college life at Washington State University.
- Cost of the camp is $475 for each student.
- Register by June 16th, 2007, at
www.cougarquest.wsu.edu |
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SUMMER
ADVANTAGE AT WSU
- Are you a freshman
admitted to WSU for fall semester 2007? This workshop is for you.
- Earn 3 college credits in four weeks, fulfill a Biological Sciences
general education requirement, explore WSU in an academic, residential
program, discover campus resources, and enrich yourself with University
Recreation.
- Summer Advantage will be held from July 2nd to July 28th, 2007.
- Visit
www.summer.wsu.edu/advantage for
registration information. |
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HIGH
SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Explore fascinating
topics, live on campus, meet students from around the world and country,
and enjoy the many attractions L.A. has to offer.
- Programs offered:
- Summer Seminars (July 3-30):
Choose from twenty seminars in a four-week, small-group format that meet
Monday-Friday for interactive discussions, lab work, and field trips. You
can earn 3 units of elective college credit.
- Exploration of Architecture (multiple programs starting July 3):
Participate in a hands-on introduction to architecture at one of the top
10 schools of architecture in the country. Tours of the architectural
landscape of L.A., visit offices of working architects, and studio design
instruction will be included.
- Summer Science Camp for High School Women (July 27- August 3): Explore
the aquatic and terrestrial life of Catalina Island's ecosystem in this
introduction to the scientific life.
- Applications available online at
www.usc.edu/summerprog |
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PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH: SUMMER 2007
- Enrich your summer with programs and camps
focused on science, technology, college prep, nature, art, and many other
topics in Washington state.
- Visit the Career Center for full list of camps and programs!
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YMCA
SUMMER PROGRAMS
- Camp Orkila and Camp
Colman are outdoor camps in the Puget Sound area that are offered through
the YMCA. Visit www.seattleymca.org
for more information.
- For girls entering grades 8 and 9, there is also An Adventure in
Leadership for Girls program that works on leadership skills. Visit
www.metrocenterymca.org for
more information on this program.
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BCC
SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAMS
- Program for entering
9th-11th graders:
- Improve vocabulary, learn
the best way to study textbooks, take notes, and prepare for tests, as
well as improving reading comprehension and increasing reading speed.
- Program for entering 12th graders, college students, and adults:
- Learn comprehension,
concentration and retention techniques that will enable you to remember
more while learning how to increase reading speed in textbooks and easier
reading materials.
- For more information on these programs or registration,
call 1(800)978-3532. |
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DISCOVERY CORPS
- For teen volunteers
ages 14-18.
- Receive concentrated training focused on learning presentation skills to
help present science to visitors, present exciting interactive science
activities, and have continual learning opportunities through workshops at
the Pacific Science Center.
- Deadline for applying to Summer Training Session II: July 14th
- Please visit the Career Center for more information. |
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PACE
UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- Experience college life
in New York City, and earn a certificate of coursework from a university.
- Open to current high school sophomores and juniors with an average of
85% or better.
- The program will be held from July 14th to July 22nd.
- Visit
www.pace.edu/summerscholars for more information. |
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Cornell University
-Cornell University
invites talented high school students to campus for what many call "the
best summer of my life!"
-Explore architecture, art, business, college success, computing and
information science and many more.
-Visit
www.summercollege.cornell.edu
for more information. |
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IUSI
Offers
-Artes En Mexico-for
students interested in Spanish and the arts.
-Coasta Rica Pura Vida!-for students interested in Spanish and biology.
-Financial aid available.
-See the career center for more information.
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Pre-College Fine Arts
-6 week program within
the college of fine arts.
-Allows you to experience fine arts in a college classroom and to become
familiar with the campus and city of Pittsburgh.
-www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
-Visit the career center for more information. |
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National High School Game Academy
-6 week intensive study
of video game design and development.
-www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college.
-Visit the career center for more information.
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United
States Military Academy
-The United States
Military Academy will host two sessions of the 32nd Annual Leaders Seminar
in June 2007.
-Visit the career center for more information. |
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Taming
the SAT
-Enroll in a workshop
that teaches you how to take the SAT's
-Visit the career center for more information.
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ACCESS
for High School Juniors
-Get started on college a
year early.
-Earn credits while still finishing high school.
-See the career center for more information.
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Summer
Program
-For high school juniors
and seniors.
-3 Days of Fashion 2007-Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San
Diego
-See the career center for details.
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Harvard Summer School
Secondary School Program
-Begins Saturday June
23rd and goes through Friday August 17th.
-See the career center for more information.
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Spend
Your Summer at USC
-Study with USC
instructors.
-Participate in small classes with lots of individualized instruction.
-Earn three university elective credits.
-Get a taste of college life.
-Participate in academic fieldtrips.
-Meet and work with students from across the country and around the world
-See career center for more details.
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Department of Ecology
-Summer job cleaning up
the environment.
-4 weeks (18 work days).
-Visit the career center for more information.
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Department of Ecology
-Summer job cleaning up
the environment.
-4 weeks (18 work days).
-http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/nwro.html
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Awards
to Encourage Peers
to Graduate from High School and College
-Groups of two are
selected who send in great ideas why students should graduate.
-Deadline is June 29th, 2007
-Maximum award $1000.
-See the career center for more information.
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Tufts Summer High School
Program
-First Session: May 21 -
June 27, 2008
Second Session: July 1 - August 8, 2008
12-week Session: May 21 - August 8, 2008
-Visit
www.ase.tufts.edu/summer/high_school_programs/hs2.htm for more
information |
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Harvard Summer School
Secondary School Program
-www.sp.harvard.edu
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Math Camp
-Tests available in January
2008
-Math Camp held in Portland, OR on June 5-6, 2008
-For more information, visit
www.mathcamp.org |
Academic Connections at
University of California-San Diego
-Dates: June 6-26, 2008
-www.academicconnections.ucsd.edu |
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Rhode Island School of
Design Pre-College Program
-Pre-College Pre-view: March
8, 2008
-Program Dates: June 28 - August 9, 2008
-For more information, visit
www.risd.edu/precollege.cfm |
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Abbey Road Overseas
Programs
-www.goabbeyroad.com
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Phillips Academy Summer
Session
-Dates: July 1 - August 6,
2008
-Visit
www.andover.edu/summersession/home.htm for more information |
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Rice University Summer
Programs
-www.rice.edu/summer
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Microsoft DigiGirlz High
Tech Camp
-Application deadline - May
5, 2008
-August 11-15, 2008 from 9am-4pm
-https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx |
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TeenInk.com
-www.teenink.com/Summer |
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National High School
Music Institute -Deadline - Early - March 10
Regular - April 25
-Perform at 20 different concerts in Chicago
-music.northwestern.edu/nhsmi
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Carnegie Mellon
Pre-College Program -June 29 - August 8
-www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college |
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AYUSA Global Youth
Exchange
-$500 study abroad
scholarship to a deserving student at your school
-www.ayusa.org |
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University of Southern
California Seminars
-http://www.usc.edu/summer
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American Legion
Auxiliary Unit -www.evergreengirlsstate.com |
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Cougar Quest Summer
Academic Camp -July
20-25
-www.cougarquest.wsu.edu |
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Seattle Aquarium
Volunteers -2
shifts: End of June - Labor Day
November - Mid-June
-www.seattleaquarium.org
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California College of
the Arts Pre-College
-Three units of college
credit available
-Available for Juniors+
-On-campus Housing and Scholarships available
-www.cca.edu/precollege |
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Nursing Camp 2008
-Only 30 applications will
be accepted
-August 3-9
-www.spu.edu/nursingcamp
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SAT Prep
-$272
-www.satprep.org |
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UW Bothell Information
Sessions
-www.freshmen.uwb.edu
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