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Linganore High School and FCPS provide summer program information as a resource only and does not endorse any sponsor of any particular summer program.
| Summer at St. Andrews University - Summer residential camps 4 one week sessions in: Vet Science, Forensic Science, Writing 101: Fictional and Poetry, Writing 102: Journalism and College Prep., Creative Arts: Drawing, Painting, and Mixed Media, Fashion Design, Game Art and Illustration, Business and Entrepreneurship. For more information, visit: www.academicampnc.org. |
| Summer STEM Opportunities - Fort Detrick "Gains the the Education of Mathematics and Sciences (GEMS). To learn more about the GEMS program, please visit: www.usaeop.com/programs/GEMS/gems_Ft_Detrick.htm |
| ESSL Summer Camps 2013 - This summer the Earth Space and Science Lab will be offering exciting camps for students in grades 2-10. For more information visit the ESSL website at https://sites.fcps.org/essl/SumerCampInfo. |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops, Inc. This program is for 9-12 grade students (fall of 2013) interested in learning concepts and developing skills to help them be successful in school and the community.Three (3) week long residential program will be held in July on the campus of Washington College, in Chestertown, MD. For more information, visit www.mlw.org |
| Brown Leadership Institute |
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Courses offer students the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for effective and socially responsible leadership in the context of focused study on topics such as health, human rights, ethics, conflict and diversity. www.brown.edu/summer |
| Carnegie Mellon University |
| Pre-College programs will show you what life at Carnegie Mellon is all about - from the classroom to what's happening on weekends. You'll meet people from all over the world, be inspired by our world-renowned faculty, take part in the excitement of campus life and have the opportunity to explore the city of Pittsburgh. http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/ |
| The Catholic University of America - Experiences in Architecture |
| The Experiences in Architecture program at The Catholic University of America is an intense three-week workshop for students interested in architecture or other design related fields. Students are exposed to both the academic and the professional sides of the architecture arena, as the city of Washington, D.C., becomes their classroom. The Experiences in Architecture program will better prepare you for the rigors of architecture school, giving you a head start, as well as acquaint you with campus life at the university level. Students who have participated in EiA’s summer workshop, or a similar pre-college program, are better prepared for success at the university level. http://architecture.cua.edu/summerprograms/experiences.cfm |
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Engineering New Frontiers
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Engineering New Frontiers (ENF) is a weeklong, residential summer camp for rising high-school juniors and seniors held on the campus of The Catholic University of America.
At ENF, students will work closely with CUA engineering faculty members to explore the wide variety of engineering opportunities in our society. Through classes, demonstrations, hands-on experiments, field trips to various engineering local facilities, students will experience what college engineering majors and professional engineers do. Living on campus, students also get a “taste” of college and exposure to the best of Washington, D.C., including special museum tours, sporting events, and various other safe recreational activities. http://engineering.cua.edu/enf.cfm |
| Emory University |
| The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, and six-week credit courses are available. Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life. http://www.precollege.emory.edu/ |
| Gettysburg College |
| The goal of Camp Psych is to provide a window into how psychological science works by exploring some of the significant questions investigated by psychologists. Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology; they will engage in research themselves. The camp will give students an insider view of the field as well as provide preparation for college studies. http://www.gettysburg.edu/camppsych/?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysburg.edu%2fcamppsych%2f&utm_campaign=Psychology+Summer+Program |
| George Washington University |
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The George Washington University Pre-College Program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore your academic interests at a top research university. Our challenging credit and non-credit courses are enriched by the intellectual and cultural resources of Washington DC and taught by GW faculty and field experts. Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of this international city and explore its beautiful monuments, historic and national landmarks, and world-renowned museums. |
| Maryland Public Schools |
| The Goal of the Maryland Summer Centers is to provide opportunities for Maryland’s gifted and talentedstudents to work with like-minded peers in an area of ability and interest. Many participants have reported these programs to be a life-changing experience, meeting for the first time others with interests and abilities like their own and forming lasting friendships. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/summercenters |
| NASA Goddard Space Flight Center |
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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Summer Intern Programs engage interns in applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a research-focused work environment at Goddard. Student interns learn and apply research protocols and processes related to Earth & space-systems science, computer science, engineering, and technology. Generally, a successful applicant meets/exceeds these basic qualifications:
To apply to 2013 Goddard High School Summer Internship Opportunities visit NASA’s “One Stop Shopping Initiative Recruiting NASA Interns, Fellows, and Scholars” |
| University of Maryland |
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Jump Start Program
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| The Jump Start Program will invite 100 rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a week-long summer science immersion program at the University of Maryland. The program is jointly sponsored by the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). HHMI supports programs that promote knowledge of the basic sciences and enhance the training of future biomedical scientists. Students considering a career in the sciences will have the opportunity to learn the tools of modern life sciences research and experience the excitement of discovery. In addition to carrying out laboratory investigations, students will participate in seminars and professional development workshops. The program is free for all participants. http://hhmi.umd.edu/outreach/jumpstart |
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Young Scholars Program
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The Young Scholars Program invites high school students with exceptional ability and promise to an outstanding pre-college experience at the University of Maryland. The Young Scholars Program is open to: •Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across the United States and around the world. •Pursue academic interests and discover career opportunities. |