Perspectives promotes Smart and Safe Summers for students. Summer is around the corner, do you know what YOUR student will be doing? At Perspectives, we encourage all of our students to participate in summer opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. Over the next few months, our students will apply to at least 3 summer opportunities. These opportunities can include college programs, sports camps, jobs, summer school camps or other interest-based summer programs.
A Sample of Summer Programs Available:
Program: Youth About Business
Description: Gives students the opportunity to explore the field of business. The program prepares students with all the mechanics of how to successfully run a business. They have an established curriculum, and area professionals help to execute the training portions of the program.
Grade(s): high school students
Due date:
Website: http://youthaboutbusiness.org/index.php
Contact: Alvin Wade 312-218-4252
Program: Project Exploration Summer Guide
Description: A searchable database with information on various summer programs in the field of science.
Grades: various
Due date: various
Website: http://projectexploration.org/dys/
Program: Summer Accelerated Math Camp (SAMC)
Location: University of Chicago
Description: The goal of the USI Network-sponsored Summer Accelerated Math Camp (SAM-C) is to identify students who will enter grades 9 -11 in the fall, who are especially talented in mathematics, and engage them in a thought-provoking, project-based study in economics that uses mathematics as a learning catalyst. 60 students will be selected to participate in this highly-challenging summer math camp. Classes begin in July and end with a culminating event (e.g. math fair, project display, etc.). Classes meet five days per week from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Students must attend each class unless they have prior permission.
Grade: 9th
Due Date: TBD
Website: http://www.samcapplication.com/
Program: Experiment in Architecture
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology
Description: If you are finishing up your freshman, sophomore or junior year of high school, and are looking to the future, you may be interested in IIT's summer architecture program: "Experiment in Architecture." This two-week, non-residential program is designed to introduce high school students to the profession of architecture. The "Experiment in Architecture" will be offered from July 19 to July 30, 2010. The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the week (Monday-Friday).
Grades: 9th, 10th and 11th
Due Date: May 31st but APPLY ASAP to be eligible for a scholarship
Website: http://www.iit.edu/arch/programs/summer_program.shtml
Program: Psychology Summer Program
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology
Description: This summer, IIT Institute of Psychology is offering "Psychology in Everyday Life" to introduce high school students to the profession of psychology. The workshop will be a rich learning experience designed to help students make the connection between psychological principles and human behavior in everyday life. Students will acquire a broad array of facts about the developing child, the aging adult and everything else that occurs across the lifespan.
Grades: 9th, 10th and 11th
Due Date: May 31st but APPLY ASAP to be eligible for a scholarship
Website: http://www.iit.edu/undergrad_admission/psychology_summer.htm
Program: Engineering Summer Math Camp
Location: TBD
Description: Project SYNCERE's 6 week summer program exposes students to the fields of science, technology, engineering and math through advanced course work in engineering projects and field trips. Students will participate in activities and coursework not traditionally available in high school; and learn advanced skills. They will have the chance to work with experienced faculty, use well-equipped labs, and have access to the most advanced technology in the world.
Grades: 9th, 10th and 11th
Due Date: applications available March 15th, due April 15th
Website: http://www.projectsyncere.org/
Program: American Legion - Boys
Location: Eastern Illinois University
Description: At Boys State, students (who become Boys State citizens) experience the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of citizenship. The 'learn by doing' training is accomplished as citizens create their own city, county, and state governments. Citizens accomplish this task using two mythical parties: Nationalist and Federalist. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies and seminars. Citizens debate a public affairs topic, chosen for each year's session. Policy recommendations are forwarded to the Governor of Illinois and to the leaders of the Illinois General Assembly. Embedded within the program is an afternoon of intramural sports, a band, and other activities as well. Saturday, June 5 - Friday, June 11, 2010
Grades: 11th
Cost: $225 (student should be sponsored by school, bank, organization, etc...)
Due dates: May 15th
Website: http://www.illinoisboysstate.org/new/registration/registration.htm
Program: Prehealth Professions Program
Location: Chicago State University
Description: The six-week Summer Enrichment Program at Chicago State University is designed for high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and rising seniors who have an interest in the health professions. Benefits: Academic enrichment in mathematics, English and the sciences; Opportunity to meet and interact with health care professionals and graduate students; Opportunity to visit several health professional schools, programs and other biomedical facilities session dates: June 28 - August 06, 2010
Grades: 9th, 10th and 11th
Due Date: April 12th
Website: http://www.csu.edu/prehealth/summercollege.htm
Program: General Theater Studies
Location: The Goodman Theatre, Chicago, IL
Description: The Goodman's FREE General Theater Studies (GTS) program is a six-week intensive introduction to theater arts offered each summer to students ages 14-19 throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Focusing on critical literacy and storytelling, GTS is designed to validate the voices of its participants, get them to examine their own potential for creativity and introduce them to all elements of making theater.
Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th
Due date: TBD
Website: http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Education/Programs/Theatre.aspx
Program: Summer Academy
Location: DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Description: The summer academy is a week long program held at DePaul University's Loop campus Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30, 2010. High school students will receive hands-on instruction using the latest equipment and technology and will be taught by faculty from DePaul's School of Cinema and Interactive Media with real world experience. Areas of focus will include digital cinema production, 3D computer modeling and animation for games and cinema and computer game development.
Due Date: Rolling. Apply ASAP to be eligible for scholarships to cover the cost.
Website: http://www.cim.depaul.edu/summeracademy/cost.htm
Program: After School Matter and Youth Ready Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Description: A searchable database of After School Matters, Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, and City Colleges of Chicago jobs and programs available during summer 2010. Explore an interest and find your future. We offer hands-on job training programs in the arts, sports, technology, communications, and science. Learn a new skill. Work with experts. Earn a stipend or just have fun.
Due Date: Rolling
Website: http://www.afterschoolmatters.com/
Program: Serving Brookfield Zoo and Making Friends
Location: Brookfield, IL
Grades: Open to students entering grades 9-12
Description: YVC offers teens the opportunity to discover conservation, wildlife, and science through one of two tracks. Both tracks include free trips throughout the year to natural areas, museums, and other fun places. Youth Volunteers must attend all training sessions and volunteer at least 120 hours per year.
Interpretive Track-Learn first-hand about our animals and the environments in which they live. As an "interpreter," you will use games, crafts, and your own creativity to educate zoo guests. Plus, during the school year, Interpretive volunteers help at special events--like Boo at the Zoo! and Holiday Magic. This track begins in June, with most volunteering done in the summer. Open to grades 9 to 12.
Science Track-Through two years of inquiry, learn how Brookfield Zoo cares for its animals, and discover research techniques that help us learn about conservation and enhance exhibit design. This track begins in August and continues through the school year. Open only to participants who have completed one year of the Interpretive Track and are entering grades 10, 11, or 12.
Due date: application available March 2010
Website: http://www.czs.org/czs/yvc.aspx
Program: Lincoln Park Zoo's Malott Family Zoo Intern Program
Location: Lincoln Park
Grades: 16 - 18 years old
Description: This is a six-week summer internship program for underserved high school students. Each spring, 20-25 first-year interns and 5-10 second-year interns are selected. Interns are trained by zoo staff and scientists for eight days and then serve six weeks as paid zoo interpreters. Students identify conservation and environmental issues and develop interpretive stations on these topics for more than 50,000 summer visitors. Interns also meet animal-care staff and researchers and take part in behind-the-scenes tours of several animal buildings.
Due date: June 21st
Website: http://www.lpzoo.org/edu_programs_zip.php
Program: Dinosaur Giants
Location: Chicago, IL
Grades: 9th - 12th
Description: The Dinosaur Giants program trains high school students to serve as docents to the public at science exhibitions. These students are recruited city-wide from Chicago Public Schools. The team members participate in a eight-hour training program where they learn the scientific history and facts about the exhibit and how to interpret that information for the public. Then, they serve a minimum of 12 hours as exhibit facilitators-leading tours, answering questions, and running interactive programs. They also complete a one-hour written and oral evaluation of the program. The goals of the Dinosaur Giants program are to: Recruit and train high school students to serve as Dinosaur Giants each year, Showcase students' work to the public and improve their communication skills and Provide students with meaningful, content-rich science service learning opportunities.
For More Information: For more information about the Dinosaur Giants program, please contact Mikki Brown, Youth Development Coordinator, at 773.834.7623 or at mbrown@projectexploration.org
Program: Junior Executive Program
Location: Indiana University, Bloomington
Grade: 10th and 11th grade
Description: For students who are interested in the field of business. For 2010, Junior Executive Institute sessions will be offered June 13-18 and June 20-25; selected students will attend only one of the two week-long sessions. The institute is designed specifically for high school students from historically underrepresented groups, namely students who identify as African-American, Latino/Hispanic, or American Indian/Native American. To be considered for the program, you must also be a high school student finishing your sophomore or junior year and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Deadline: April 30th
Cost: Free. Participants need only to cover transportation to and from Bloomington and personal expenses.
Website: http://kelley.iu.edu/ugrad/precollege/jei.cfm
Program: Leaders in Training
Location: Chicago, IL
Grades: 6th - 12th
Description: Leaders in Training (LIT) is a summer apprenticeship and free enrichment program for local teens interested in nature and environmental concerns. It takes place at Eden Place Nature Center . The eight-week program will begin on July 7th, 2010. Students will participate in a Six-Week Apprenticeship which will include on-site training, visits from guest speakers, off-site field trips, hands-on work at Urban Eden Farm, team building activities with other visiting youth groups, community garden service days, harvesting produce, and volunteering at the Eden Place Saturday Farmers Markets. Students will also participate in a Camping Trip in Springfield for the Illinois State Fair and a Camping Trip in Starved Rock, IL. Participants will receive a small stipend (between $50 - $150) for their work as Farm Apprentices.
Deadline: May 1st
Website: http://www.edenplacenaturecenter.com/LeadersinTraining.html
Program: SUMmer Minority Engineering Training Program (SUMMET)
Location: Golden, Colorado
Grade: 10th and 11th
Description: The Summer Minority Engineering Training (SUMMET) Program is a three week residential science and engineering program for talented high school sophomore and junior students who are strong in science and math. Combining class work, hands-on projects, industry tours, sporting activities and social events, SUMMET is an excellent stepping stone to the lifestyle and rigors of college. Students from across the nation will live in the Colorado School of Mines residence halls and receive instruction in calculus, chemistry, geology, computer science and basic to advanced engineering concepts. SUMMET aims to help students grow academically and socially, and promises an experience that will last a lifetime!
Deadline: May 7th
Website: http://mep.mines.edu/web/2_visitors/outreach_programs/summet.shtml
Program: University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops for high school students
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Grades: 9th - 12th
Description: This program offers a variety of media workshops for students interested in journalism. Workshops available include: News Writers I (for beginners), Advanced News Writers, Section Editors; Editors-in-Chief; Publication Redesign; Yearbook; Photojournalism; Broadcast; Graphic Design; Web Design Basics. All workshops run from July 18-22.
Cost: Varies, BUT scholarships are available
Deadline: June 1st
Website: http://www.uiowa.edu/~journshp/workshops/workshops.html
Program: The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp
Grades: 9th and 10th grade
Description: The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp was established by the National Bar Association to provide students entering the ninth through eleventh grades (between the ages of 14 and 17) with an introduction to the American judicial system.
The inaugural two-week camp was held during the summer of 2001 at Howard University School of Law through a grant by the Ford Motor Company Fund. Thirty-two students of diverse backgrounds and races are selected and introduced to law school and learned some of the skills required to be an effective lawyer.
The campers are paired with college and law students, professors, and practicing attorneys to serve as mentors as they continue through high school, college and law school.
Cost: Varies, BUT scholarships are available
Deadline: April 30th
Website: http://www.nationalbar.org/lawcamp/index.shtml