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This page will be updated as information is received for Summer 2011.

Summer programs are a great opportunity to earn college credits, try out different interests, check out college campuses, and build up your college, job, or scholarship applications!  You need to apply early as most programs have limits and early deadlines.

Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School...applications due March 1, 2011

July 3 - August 6, 2011...Students may obtain catalogs and application packets by visiting their website www.exeter.edu/summer.

Upper School--comprised of students who have completed grades 9 - 12;  enrolls some 450 students who come to us from more than 40 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and several dozen foreign nations.

Access Exeter--open to students who have completed grades seven or eight; provides a challenging academic program for approximately 250 students

Pratt Institute's Summer 2011 PreCollege Program...applications due April 1, 2011

July 5 - 29, 2011  This is a great opportunity for students to explore the possibility of studying art, design, architecture, creative writing, or critical and visual studies.  Students will stay on campus in Brooklyn and, upon completion of the program, earn four elective college credits.  The PreCollege program consists of four classes, as well as lectures and cultural and social events.  Apply online at www.pratt.edu/prostudies.  Students must be at least 16 (by June 30, 2011) and have completed their sophomore year, no older than 18, and be self-motivated and responsible and willing to immerse themselves in college-level study with other students who have similar interests.

CCRESA & SRESD Summer Camps for students in grades 4 - 9

Chose from 11 sessions between July 13 - August 19.  Space is limited--register by June 21.  Offerings include: CSI Mystery Camp, Movie Star, Scratch Animation, RoboCamps, and Multimedia News Hound.  Prices are either $25 or $25.  Questions, call Annette Snyder, asnyder@ccresa.org, 989-224-6831 x 319.  Mrs. Smith at the high school also has applications.

Michigan Tech Youth Programs for students in grades  6 - 8 and grades 9 - 11...applications are available at www.youthprograms.mtu.edu.

Summer Camps: 6 - 8th graders include programs in engineering, science and technology (forensic science, etc), computing, outdoor and environmental studies, and humanities and social sciences (photography).  The programs last one week during the month of July or early August.

Career & Adventure Explorations: 9 - 11th graders include more of a variety of programs in engineering, science and technology, computing, outdoor and environmental studies, humanities/business/social sciences, and leadership.

Engineering Scholars Program: 9 - 11th graders, June 26 - July 1, 2011...application deadline Apr. 1, 2011...This program is for students traditionally underrepresented in engineering and science.  This program is a weeklong investigation of engineering careers in areas such as mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, materials, and related disciplines.  All selected participants receive a scholarship of over $1,000--the only fees participants are responsible for is a $195 registration fee.

Women in Engineering:  9 - 11th graders, June 19 - 24, 2011...application deadline Apr. 1, 2011...This program is for girls which are traditionally underrepresented in engineering and science.  This program is a weeklong investigation of engineering careers in areas such as mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, materials, and related disciplines.  All selected participants receive a scholarship of over $1,000--the only fees participants are responsible for is a $195 registration fee.

2011 Ned Hallowell ADHS Summer Enrichment Camp at the Leelanau School...July 18 - 23, 2011

For students entering grades 5 through 12, and adults of all ages.  Parents will attend morning sessions with Dr. Hallowell while students attend sessions with the Director of Education at the Leelanau School.  The cost is $950 not including accommodations.  Get the application, due June 15, and more information here.

The Leelanau School Summer Academy 2011...June 26 - July 23, 2011

Students attend classes 6 days a week for 4 weeks and can earn credit in any two of the following courses: math, biology, English, history, government, and fine arts.  Exploratory day trips are taken once each week and there also afternoon activities.  Tuition, room, and board = $6,000, application fee - $50, Personal student Account = $650.  For more information or register your student, call Kate Auger-Campbell at 231-334-5800 or 800-533-5262 or email admissions@leelanau.org .

English as a Second Language Institute (Leelanau School)...June 26 - August 6, 2011

For international students ages 14 - 18 who will be entering grades 9 - 12.  Small class sizes help to ensure improved English fluency and intensive TOEFL preparation.  Tuition, room, and board = $7,950, application fee - $50, Personal student Account = $650.  For more information or register your student, call Kate Auger-Campbell at 231-334-5800 or 800-533-5262 or email admissions@leelanau.org .

University of Michigan School of Art & Design...learn more at www.art-design.umich.edu

Innovation & Invention:  June 26 - July 2 for current 9 - 11th graders; a design boot camp for the dreamer, the builder, and the technogeek in you

BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Prep:  July 10 - 23 for current 9 - 11th graders;  find out if a BFA is right for you

Portfolio Prep:  July 24 - 30 for current 9 - 11th graders;  create a more competitive portfolio for college/art school admission

In the Middle:  August 8 - 12 for current 6 - 8th graders:  take your passion for art/design into the future

Marist Summer Pre-College...July 10 - 23, 2011

Get a taste of campus life and earn 3 college credits while in high school in a challenging 14 - day curriculum.  Choose from: business, creative writing, criminal justice, digital movie making, environmental science, fashion, game design, spanish, sports communication, and theater.  Go to www.marist.edu/precollege for more information.