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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.
 

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Volunteer workers sought by national and state parks: For more information call (503) 326-2971

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)National Park Service - www.nps.gov/volunteer

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) King County Explorer Search and Rescue. Save lives. For more information visit www.kcesar.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) America's Second Harvest - www.secondharvest.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Landmark Volunteers-Two week summer and a new! Spring One-week service opportunities www.volunteers.com 1-800-955-1178

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Learn and Serve - www.learnandserve.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Special Olympics- www.specialolympics.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Volunteer website: www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Idealist.org - www.idealist.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) Habitat for Humanity - www.habitat.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes) United States Military Academy - www.admissions.usma.edu

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)UW Academy for Young Scholars - www.depts.washington.edu/cscy

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Department of Veteran's Affairs - www.va.gov/volunteer

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Bureau of Land Management Volunteers - www.blm.gov/volunteer/index.html

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)U.S. Fish and Wildlife - www.volunteers.fws.gov

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Volunteer.gov - www.volunteer.gov/gov

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)America's Outdoors - www.americasoutdoors.gov/volunteer.html

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)USDA Food Recovery - www.usda.gov/news/pubs/gleaning/five.htm

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Corporation for National and Community Service - www.volunteermatch.org

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)America's Literacy Directory - www.iteracydirectory.org/volunteer.asp

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)National 4-H Council - www.fourhcouncil.edu/getinvolved/index.asp

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org/docroot/GI/gi_0.asp  

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)American Red Cross - www.redcross.org/services/volunteer 

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Salvation Army - http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf/

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Microsft's DigiGirlz High Tech Camp - https://www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/programs/camps.mspx

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)UW High School Summer Programs - http://www.summeryouth.washington.edu

blue_pulse_sm_clr.gif (889 bytes)Landmark Volunteers - http://www.volunteers.com

 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

ASSE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

- Academic year homestay
- Summer homestay, Adventure language programs
- Visit Website

2008 YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST

- Native American
- 5 Scholarships plus all expense
- Paid trip to Washington DC
- Visit Website

MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
PROGRAMS & EVENTS

- Visit Website

5th ANNUAL PATRICIA GRODD POETRY PRIZE FOR YOUNG WRITERS

- Sophomores & Juniors
- Unpublished poem - Nov. 1-Nov. 30
- Visit Website

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

MICROSOFT INTERNSHIPS

 - If interested in Microsoft internships, click here
 

NORTHWEST YOUTH CORPS

 - Outdoors learning
 
- See Career Center or www.nwyouthcorps.org for information
 

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.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER

 - Helps you get ready for the SAT
 - See Career Center for details

TEENINK.COM

 - Deadline varies by program
 - www.teenink.com/Summer

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  

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

 

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.

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

 

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

Taming the SAT

-Enroll in a workshop that teaches you how to take the SAT's
-Visit the career center for more information.

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.

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.

Harvard Summer School
Secondary School Program

-Begins Saturday June 23rd and goes through Friday August 17th.
-See the career center for more information.

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.

Department of Ecology

-Summer job cleaning up the environment.
-4 weeks (18 work days).
-Visit the career center for more information.

Department of Ecology

-Summer job cleaning up the environment.
-4 weeks (18 work days).
-http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/nwro.html

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.

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

Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program

-www.sp.harvard.edu

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

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 

Abbey Road Overseas Programs

-www.goabbeyroad.com 

Phillips Academy Summer Session

-Dates: July 1 - August 6, 2008
-Visit www.andover.edu/summersession/home.htm for more information

Rice University Summer Programs

-www.rice.edu/summer

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

TeenInk.com

-www.teenink.com/Summer

National High School Music Institute

-Deadline - Early - March 10
                Regular - April 25
-Perform at 20 different concerts in Chicago
-music.northwestern.edu/nhsmi  

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Program

-June 29 - August 8
-www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college

AYUSA Global Youth Exchange

-$500 study abroad scholarship to a deserving student at your school
-www.ayusa.org

University of Southern California Seminars

-http://www.usc.edu/summer

American Legion Auxiliary Unit

-www.evergreengirlsstate.com

Cougar Quest Summer Academic Camp

-July 20-25
-www.cougarquest.wsu.edu

Seattle Aquarium Volunteers

-2 shifts: End of June - Labor Day
              November - Mid-June
-www.seattleaquarium.org

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

Nursing Camp 2008

-Only 30 applications will be accepted
-August 3-9
-www.spu.edu/nursingcamp

SAT Prep

-$272
-www.satprep.org

UW Bothell Information Sessions

-www.freshmen.uwb.edu