Join us in Barcelona for an insider’s experience of Spain on this summer travel program for high school students. Broaden your horizons with in-depth, field-based seminars as you become part of an inspiring and supportive community of staff and students from around the world. Choose one cultural seminar — Spanish Language, Travel Photography, or Art & Architecture — and follow your topic throughout your journey through Catalonia.

For more than a century, National Geographic has combined science, exploration, and storytelling to tackle our world’s biggest challenges. Meet some of National Geographic’s leading experts and delve into important global issues during a unique program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Take part in stimulating seminars and discuss topics that drive our explorers today, then get hands-on experience at the university’s facilities and in the field. Learn how to use photography to tell compelling stories, and develop a grant proposal or a media project to inspire action in your own community.

Summer programs for middle school students to Alaska, Iceland, Belize, Costa Rica, Italy, Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity and its pioneering conservation efforts. Steaming volcanoes poke out of thick, green jungle; and protected tropical rain forests, teeming with wildlife, reach all the way to the pristine coast. Immerse yourself in a local village and work alongside community members on a variety of eco-service projects, documenting your experience through photos, journals, and video. Then set out to explore Costa Rica’s most active volcano and the breathtaking western coast.

The island nation of Fiji is known for its lush green peaks, tropical waters, and some of the most hospitable people on Earth. Though tourism is booming on the main island, the smaller, outer islands are barely touched by Western influences, and life remains simple. Settle into a village on the island of Taveuni and work alongside community members on improvement projects as they rebuild following a devastating 2016 cyclone. Document your experience in the community, and then explore Fiji’s natural beauty as you hike to remote waterfalls and snorkel on spectacular coral reefs.

On the Big Island of Hawaii, the powerful forces behind Earth’s creation are on full display, with active volcanoes adding new layers to an expanding archipelago. These ever- changing landscapes are fragile, and their ecosystems are easily disrupted by human impact. Help preserve the island’s volcanic and marine environments through eco-service projects, and cap off the trip with snorkeling, hiking, and camping on Maui.

Home to leaping lemurs and pinkie- sized chameleons, this island nation situated on Africa’s southeast coast is recognized by scientists as one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Settle into a research center near Ranomafana founded by a National Geographic grantee, and work to preserve the unique surrounding ecosystems through a variety of conservation service projects, capturing your experience through photography, film, and writing. Then cross the island to the dramatic landscapes of Isalo National Park, and cap on the trip swimming in its sparkling natural pools.

Travel to new places and explore through photography. Trips include: Barcelona, Prague, Tokoyo, Yellowstone and Yosemite.

From soaring Himalayan peaks to lush rain forests, Nepal’s dramatic landscape is home to vibrant cultural groups with rich traditions. In 2015, earthquakes disrupted the lives of many Nepalese people, especially those living in small farming communities. Work alongside community members on agricultural, educational, and rebuilding projects in your host village while learning about Nepal’s colorful heritage. Hike in the Himalayan foothills, practice meditation with young Buddhist monks, and share your experiences through photography, video, and writing.

Tanzania is home to fantastically rich wildlife and fascinating cultures like the Maasai. Yet rural life remains simple, and basic infrastructure is still being developed. Settle into a village and work on conservation projects that promote sustainable development, helping to preserve the local environment while improving daily life for residents. Cap off the trip on safari, exploring creative ways to protect the wildlife you encounter.

Spectacular landscapes dotted with temples, friendly people, and colorful traditions: it’s easy to see what makes Thailand one of the most enticing places on the planet. Settle into our community and work alongside teachers on education projects at local schools, documenting the experience through a variety of media. Spend several days trekking between hill tribe villages in the lush mountains surrounding Chiang Rai, and cap off the trip volunteering at an elephant conservation center.

LITA provides authentic Spanish language immersion for high school students with a true sense of adventure and keen interest in cultural exchange and language acquisition. All of our trips are held in Spain during the summer. LITA is for students looking for an authentic and unique way to discover this amazing country. Our incredible relationships with local families, educators, artists and guides enable us to offer students a personalized and highly authentic cultural experience. Through small, intimate groups and personal attention throughout the entire trip process, LITA participants acquire genuine understanding of the diverse nature of Spanish culture in a safe, intentionally-constructed way. Our goal is for all of LITA’s students to return home with a sense of global citizenship that lasts a lifetime.

Set among the lakes and mountains of southern Vermont, Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, is the longest running of the Academy’s sites and enjoys a close working relationship with Middlebury College’s Language Schools. With bucolic athletic fields and a collection of classic New England college facilities, Green Mountain College’s 155-acre campus is the perfect place for students to build upon their in-class lessons, all while enjoying a safe, fun and engaging summer in Vermont. Whether you want to learn Chinese, French or German, it’s the ideal spot to immerse yourself in language. Our programs at Green Mountain College are open to rising 8th-12th grade students from beginners to advanced students.

Home to our Spanish and Arabic Academies for summer 2017, Saint Michael’s College is located just off the shores of Lake Champlain, near Burlington, Vermont. Campus housing, classrooms and facilities are all within a short walking distance of each other. At the center of campus is a beautiful green, where you'll often see Academy students playing frisbee or soccer, practicing tai chi, sitting in class outdoors on a sunny day or just relaxing with friends during free time. Downtown Burlington is a quick bus ride away. Named by Travel & Leisure as the top college town in America in 2014, Burlington is the perfect area for students to gain a pre-college experience, all while enjoying a safe, fun and engaging summer in Vermont. Our Spanish and Arabic programs at St. Michael’s College are open to rising 8th-12th grade students from beginners to advanced students.

The Language Academy will return to Beijing, China, for its fifth year partnering with CET Academic Programs. Steeped in the richness of the past and at the center of modern-day China, Beijing is an ideal location for learning Chinese while living abroad. The Chinese Academy in Beijing is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of Mandarin language experience (rising 9th graders must have a minimum of two years middle school Chinese language study). Accelerate your Chinese language skills against the backdrop of Beijing’s ancient history. Explore the traditions of this bustling city, while visiting local historical sites and immersing yourself in as many aspects of Chinese culture as possible.

Do you dream about traveling to France and exploring the rich and vibrant country first-hand? Our study abroad Language Academy for teens can take you there! High school students will have the opportunity to live immersed in the French language and culture of Nantes during a unique four-week French study abroad experience in the summer. Accelerate your French language skills while living and studying in Nantes, located in western France on the Loire River. Known as the Venice of the West because of its position on the river delta of Loire, the Erdre, and the Sèvre rivers, Nantes is a beautiful city full of architectural wonders and incredible cuisine. In Nantes you'll discover new ways of thinking and make connections with new people and culture that will last the rest of your life. The French Academy in Nantes is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of French language experience (rising 9th graders must have at least two years middle school French language experience). The French Academy is run in collaboration with IES Abroad, a leader in study abroad experiences for college students with over 60 years of experience.

Do you dream about traveling to Spain and exploring the rich and vibrant country first-hand? Our study abroad Language Academy for teens can take you there! High school students will have the opportunity to live immersed in the Spanish language and culture of Granada during a unique four-week Spanish study abroad experience in the summer. Accelerate your Spanish language skills while living and studying in Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in southern Spain. You'll have the opportunity to explore stunning architectural sites—be inspired by the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, and the Generalife, an impressive garden nearby. You'll discover new ways of thinking and make connections with new people and culture that will last the rest of your life. The Spanish Academy in Granada is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of Spanish language experience (rising 9th graders must have at least two years middle school Spanish language experience). The Spanish Academy is run in collaboration with IES Abroad, a leader in study abroad experiences for college students with over 60 years of experience.

Travel and exploration opportunities all across the globe. Programs range from 12-21 days and include a variety of activities, learning experiences, adventures and more! Locations include: Tanzania, Switzerland and France, Peru, New Zealand, Namibia, Italy and Greece, Ireland, India, Iceland, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Cuba, China, Canadian Arctic, Bhutan, Belize, Bali, Australia, Argentina and Chile, Alaska

Ride across Cape Cod, or across the country. Ride from Seattle to San Francisco, or from Paris to Nice. With 10 different trips there's a wide range to choose from... in all kinds of ways: location (East Coast, Rockies, West Coast, Europe), number of weeks (2, 3, 4 or 6), and challenge level (from a beautiful ride on Cape Cod to an equally beautiful but really, really demanding ride all the way across the U.S.). But here's what the trips have in common: terrific leaders, great kids and just about the most fun you could imagine as you see the world's beauty from the seat of your bicycle. Open roads invite you, friends surround you and the horizon awaits. Trips are available for 7-12 graders depending on the specific trip and are available in such locations as: Cape Cod, Vermont, across the U.S., Canada, California, France and more.

Community service trips in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Fiji, India, the Lakota Nation (USA), Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Vietnam.

Explore picturesque New England, summit a Colorado high peak or backpack the Swiss Alps. Hike through meadows of wildflowers and along crystal-clear mountain streams. Off the trail, try something new like sea kayaking, whitewater rafting or ice climbing. No matter where you go with Overland, you'll be on a thoughtfully planned trip with two dynamic leaders and a fun group (and our groups are the best: there's never more than 12 students, and there's always a balance of boys and girls, a range of hometowns and a limit on friend pairs to no more than two per group). Each of our hiking trips offers fun, friendship, challenge and adventure in the world’s most beautiful settings. Please join us! Hiking trips are offered from between 2-4 weeks for grades 7-12. Trips are offered in a variety of locations including: New England, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Rockies, Yellowstone, the Alps, Iceland, Alaska, across Europe, the Sierra Nevada, the Appalachian trail.

From the coast of Maine to the mountains of Alaska, the outdoors becomes our classroom for leadership development. Designed to challenge and inspire, Overland’s leadership trips focus on building individual skills and group cooperation. Our curriculum offers a blend of learning, growth, adventure and fun while focusing in on the dynamic tension between leadership and teamwork. In a wide variety of settings, we explore these ideas and then put them into practice. Under the guidance of two capable and caring Overland leaders and surrounded by a fun and inclusive group, you'll hone your outdoors and leadership skills while backpacking, climbing, kayaking, rafting and canoeing. Our goal? Send you home ready to apply your deeper understanding of leadership and teamwork to life beyond Overland, beyond the outdoors and beyond the boundaries of a single summer.

Service at Overland focuses on tangible, hands-on projects and active exploration: mentor a young reader, volunteer at a food bank, restore Alaskan trails. You'll work together with your Overland group (which has been carefully put together with no more than 12 students, a balance of boys and girls, a range of hometowns, and a limit on friend pairs to no more than two per group). And you'll be led by a pair of dynamic, capable Overland leaders. The goal? Have fun, make friends, be challenged in new ways and make a meaningful impact on the world around you. Trips are two weeks long and are offered to students in 7-12 grade depending on the program. Trips include such locations as: New England, the American Southwest, Costa Rica, Maine, Colorado, Alaska. All trips include a hiking component.

Cultural immersion and experiences in Alaska; Australia, New Zealand and Fiji; Barcelona; Cuba; Italy; Iceland; Prague; Patagonia; Southeast Asia; Switzerland, Italy, France and Holland; Ireland; and Yellowstone and the Tetons. Course subjects range from history to art to food to skiing to writing and more.

From the French Alps to the Spanish Pyrenees to the Costa Rican rainforests, our language programs offer the perfect mix of instruction (and lots of it: daily three-hour classes led by dynamic native speakers), fun cultural experiences (exploring small towns and villages, monuments and markets), and active exploration (in France and Spain that means hiking... in Costa Rica, it's service). A supportive, wholesome group and two caring Overland leaders create an ideal environment for language learning and cultural understanding.

Writing clearly, effectively, persuasively—well, that’s a skill we all need. But how do you acquire that skill? For almost a decade, we have offered a writing camp on the Williams College campus that gives you an opportunity to improve your writing skills in a small class (12 students) with an experienced teacher. The class meets in the morning (when everyone is fresh) and works hard for three hours—a significant, sustained engagement with the coursework. We can’t write all day, so come the afternoon it’s time to get outside. And what an outside it is: the Berkshires and Vermont’s Green Mountains are ideal for hikes. Of course, the first hikes are shorter and easier, but working at it everyday soon increases everyone’s skills and fitness—yours, too.

Take the world into your arms. Experience a new culture, serve a community in need and explore an exotic landscape. Across the world, from the beaches of the Galápagos to the snows of Kilimanjaro and Patagonia, the opportunities for learning, service and adventure are endless. At the end of your time abroad, you will return home with a greater understanding and appreciation of the world, and your own place in it. Trips are 3 weeks long and open to 9-12 graders. Locations include: Ecuador and Galapagos, Peru, Patagonia, Southeast Asia, Tanzania

Language learning and cultural immersion programs in Colombia, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Guadeloupe and Martinique, and Spain. Most of these programs are restricted to several grade levels. Some programs include a short homestay component.

Oxbridge is a rigorous, academically driven summer opportunity for students to take academic classes that involve experiential learning, cultural enrichment and imaginative teaching. Programs are offered all over the world and are approximately one month long. Programs are offered in a variety of locations including: Boston, New York, St. Andrews, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Paris, Oxford, and Cambridge (England.) Students choose two courses, one as a MAJOR course and one as a MINOR (WORKSHOP in New York, Boston, and at UCLA). Major courses meet six mornings a week and, depending on the course, include in-class time for fieldwork, labs, workshops, guest speakers, group discussions, and one-on-one instruction. They also include homework and require project and preparation time outside of class. Minor courses meet three afternoons a week, with no homework and all work contained within the class session. A Minor course offers a sample of a different subject than the Major and most students find their Minor a welcome opportunity to try a new subject for the first time.

Middle School programs in Costa Rica, Boulder, Colorado, France and Holland and Spain focusing on a variety of topics including culture, language learning, community service, outdoor adventure and more.

These programs, offered to rising 8th graders - high school graduates for approx. 3 weeks are for students interested in all aspects of fashion including: writing, design, photography, hair, make-up, etc. Trips are offered in NYC, L.A., and Italy.

Spend three weeks at Columbia University taking in an intensive course in a variety of topics while exploring all NYC has to offer. Program is offered to students 16 and above. For 2023: Use the code GC23 when you apply to waive the $80 application fee!

The Students on Ice Foundation educates the world’s youth about the importance of the Polar Regions, supports them in their continued personal and professional growth and inspires and catalyses initiatives, that contribute to global sustainability. Students on Ice is driven by a passion for the Polar Regions. We believe in the power of connecting youth to nature and fostering within them an appreciation for the planet, themselves and each other. Education is the foundation of the SOI approach and we are dedicated to inspiring and supporting youth and providing them the necessary tools to instil positive change in their communities and around the world. In our core expedition program, SOI takes youth from around the world on life changing journeys to the Polar Regions. We introduce them to a broad spectrum of dialogue related to these regions ranging from arts and culture, history and politics, science and sustainable development, glaciology and climate change, economy, governance and geopolitics and many other polar topics. We engage them in processes of discovery, fact-finding, analysis, synthesis, reflection and idea development. We connect youth to peers, elders, scientists, experts, artists, musicians, photographers, journalists, business and opinion leaders and many others. Throughout their learning experience we support each participant in developing a strong sense of self and a personal paradigm of ability and opportunity.

Students in the College Prep Program take one major course that meets for three hours, Monday through Saturday mornings. Major courses for which students may earn credit have an additional 1.5-hour session during the first half of the afternoon, four days per week. Students taking morning-only major courses take a minor course during the first half of the afternoon, four days per week. Every student also participates in a sport during the second half of the afternoon, four days per week. Students spend a short period of time for a few days of the summer participating in the work program, doing chores that benefit the community. Each evening except Saturday, a supervised study period is conducted in the dorms and the library to help students develop good study habits.

Not only is Rustic Pathways a pioneer in providing quality travel and service programs for students and educators, but we’re also redefining how to integrate education, travel, and philanthropy in a world where all people are connected by a shared humanity. At Rustic, our mission, vision, and values drive the way we run our programs, partner with local communities, and live our lives. Rustic Pathways offers dozens of programs on a large variety of topics in Australia, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Fiji, India, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States and Vietnam.

CTY’s Intensive Studies is designed for students who are ready for intense college-level course work and accelerated study in specific disciplines. These three-week courses engage students in the same amount of material that would normally be covered in a semester-long college course or a year-long high-school course. CTY’s Intensive Studies courses fall into two categories: special topics courses that are not offered in high school and fast-paced high school courses. Intensive Studies courses explore more sophisticated theoretical material and proceed at a faster pace than do courses in the Academic Explorations program. A number of CTY’s Intensive Studies courses also have prerequisites. Students who thrive within such a focused setting strengthen their critical and analytical thinking skills and have the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in their chosen fields of study.

CTY’s Academic Explorations consists of enrichment courses that provide students an introduction to topics that are not typically part of the standard middle or high school curriculum. These courses are designed to help students develop analytic and critical thinking skills while immersing them in a specific discipline for three weeks. Academic Explorations courses emphasize a lively exchange of ideas and problem solving; informed discussion rather than lecture is the norm, and students often have opportunities to present their work to the class. In these courses, students engage in a process of discovery as they apply concepts and theories to real world situations and become more informed, learned individuals in the process. Courses in the Academic Explorations program are taught at a level equivalent to an advanced high school or introductory college level course, and most courses do not have prerequisites or require any prior knowledge of a specific topic. As students are exposed to new fields of academic inquiry, they benefit from focused, individualized instruction and from pursuing a subject in-depth with peers who share their interests and abilities.

CatalogCivic Leadership Catalog Home Overview Young people often receive the message that they can’t make a difference. That they don’t have the knowledge, skills, or motivation to influence issues like poverty, healthcare, education, or the environment. That they’re powerless to create change. Yet there are countless stories that prove this is not the case. Four college students started a sit-in that fueled the civil rights movement, and thousands of young people powered the peaceful protests that ended legal segregation. One 13-year-old, with a group of 7th grade classmates, founded a youth-led organization that has fought against child labor and built schools and health clinics all over the world. And those are just a few examples. What power, passion, and resources do you possess? At the Civic Leadership Institute, you’ll begin your discovery! CLI students explore the complex challenges that affect our communities, and develop the knowledge, experience and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world. Civic Leadership Institute participants: Serve communities in need Analyze pressing social problems and promising solutions Explore college life in an exciting city Meet with top government, business, and nonprofit leaders Build lasting friendships with bright, motivated peers Develop leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills Discover ways to make a difference in the world!

The courses at CTY-Princeton focus on global issues in the twenty-first century. As they examine topics ranging from war to pandemics to national security, students wrestle with many of the major socio-political challenges of our time. For instance, Human Nature and Technology explores various facets of human nature in relation to our reliance on technology in our everyday lives while Epidemiology deals with AIDS and other infectious diseases within the context of public health. Students in these courses will engage in frank discussions of contemporary issues and will use materials typical of college courses. For example, a film students view may be R-rated, or students may engage topics of a politically sensitive or controversial nature. All course content will be chosen for its academic value, approached from an academic perspective, and taught with guidance and support from the instructors that is sensitive to the age of the students. When selecting courses, students should consider their comfort levels with the course's content and major themes. The following courses are offered at Princeton: The Mathematics of Competitive Behavior Epidemiology, Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, and Pandemics Science, Technology, and Public Policy Global Politics: Human Rights and Justice Human Nature and Technology Politics in the Middle East Politics and Film Race and Politics

Welcome to BBYO Passport — the leading provider of travel experiences for Jewish high school and middle school teens. Join us for a summer of new experiences, new friendships and a new way of looking at the world. Passport programs span destinations on five continents and combine elements of active touring, community service, and meaningful Jewish experiences.

The summer high school medical program curriculum is modeled on actual Penn Medicine first year classes, but redesigned to engage bright high school students who are serious about medical careers. The program exposes you to the basics of medical training while allowing you the opportunity to pursue or discover your passions and interests. Each morning, you will participate in interactive lectures and labs by Penn clinicians on the day’s featured topics, including transplant surgery, emergency medicine, cancer, resuscitation science, kidney disease and sports medicine. Afternoons will be devoted to a variety of hands-on, virtual and simulated experiences at Penn’s Clinical Simulation Center and other sites. At Penn Medicine you will: Learn techniques of CPR and First Aid Learn to suture, tie surgical knots, and perform skin biopsies Learn to draw blood, start an IV, and perform a spinal tap Learn minimally invasive surgical techniques and perform virtual surgery Dissect an eye and a brain Attend labs in pathology, microbiology, and urine analysis, which are modeled on actual med school labs Observe live surgery in Penn’s Flyers/76ers Surgical Amphitheater Listen to lung sounds and heart sounds Visit the world-renowned Mütter Museum, America’s finest museum of medical history, to see its collection of anatomical specimens

he Julian Krinsky Coding Academy is an intensive two-week program developed for high school students aspiring to develop your pre-existing programming skills. Participants in the academy will learn some of the most valuable skills in the industry. During the first week of the program, you will learn the fundamental concepts involved in application development. You'll learn cutting-edge web markup skills in HTML & CSS to design your own web-app. Next, you'll learn to write the JavaScript code necessary to make your application interactive. Upon learning the basics of computational thinking and the anatomy of a web-based application, you will have the skills needed to create your own application. During the second week of the program, you will build a web-based application such as a video player, an online food-ordering system, or another application of your choosing.

The world doesn’t need more tourists, we need creative, thoughtful innovators with a passion for global issues. Our Global Innovator summer trips are preparing the next generation of leaders by combining design thinking, entrepreneurship, creativity and STEM. Our style of travel is fun, meaningful, and life-changing. In the summer of 2017 we will visit amazing sights, like the Sydney Opera house and the Taj Mahal. We will make incredible connections with local partners and experts, from street artists in Prague to cheesemakers in Vermont. We will try delicious foods like hand rolled pasta in Croatia and vegetarian fast food in Boston. Along the way, we will create some big ideas, training our students to be global innovators. This summer, our students will: rethink entrepreneurship curriculum in India, use technology to share history in Croatia, look for high level solutions to California’s drought, develop public art projects in Berlin and Prague, invent new food businesses in New England and develop social enterprises to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. Past locations include: Vermont, Croatia, India, Berlin and Prague, California, Australia.

Explore your interest in the field of business through a fun and challenging LEAD Summer Institute. Acceptance into one of our highly-competitive, 2-3 week Summer Institutes puts you on the path to: Receive hands-on experience in business or engineering at one of the nation’s leading universities Hear first-hand from executives at the top companies in the world Reside and attend classes on-campus and attend unique cultural events Build relationships with peers from around the country that share your interests and aspirations Connect with LEAD alumni who can serve as mentors in your college and professional life Learn about internships, employment opportunities and special events available to LEAD alumni

Broadreach offers 70+ global education and skill-building summer adventures in 40+ countries for middle school, high school and college students. That’s a lot of different types of programs, and it can be overwhelming to try to figure out exactly where to begin. To make your search easier and more focused, we’ve hand-selected a few programs that are ideal for those new to Broadreach. They require no specific experience of any kind, just genuine curiosity and a willingness to allow your horizon to be blown wide open. You can bet on lots of fun and adventure, but it’s the valuable skills and knowledge you bring home that will have a lasting impact. Locations include: Bahamas, Panama, Costa Rica, Caribbean, the Yucatan

Our mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment. Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions. Our curriculum developers and staff come from places such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke, Cambridge, La Sorbonne, the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Parliament and the State Department ….. just to name a few. Abbey Road Programs offers college prep, cultural immersion and language learning programs in Boston, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic and Canada.

Trips all over the world that include academic study, sailing, language immersion, scuba, urban design, medicine and more.

ISA High School's mission is to provide high quality language and cultural immersion opportunities to U.S. high school students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that high school students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA offers programs in China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Peru and Spain.

It’s not going to be easy, but it will be worth it. Experience rugged wilderness. Tackle demanding natural challenges. And at the end of it all, emerge a tenacious, trail-tested leader with genuine confidence and a passion to do more. Designed for students aged 14-17, our Classic expeditions push students physically, socially and emotionally. Often when they think they’ve reached their limits, they find there is more within them. Students discover their passion; dig deep; and master skills – both technical and interpersonal. Surrounded by the pristine natural world and a crew of adventurous peers, students work as a team to achieve goals and learn skills. Trips are of varying lengths and go all summer, all across the country.

"It’s not going to be easy, but it will be worth it. Experience rugged wilderness. Tackle demanding natural challenges. And at the end of it all, emerge a tenacious, trail-tested leader with genuine confidence and a passion to do more. Designed for students aged 12-15, our Classic expeditions push students physically, socially and emotionally. Often when they think they’ve reached their limits, they find there is more within them. Students discover their passion; dig deep; and master skills – both technical and interpersonal. Surrounded by the pristine natural world and a crew of adventurous peers, students work as a team to achieve goals and learn skills. Trips are of varying lengths and go all summer, all across the country."

After a week preparing and previewing marine science exploration, campers will board a schooner and set sail as part of the crew! Under the captain and crew’s guidance, you will be at the will of the wind for a five-day, four-night excursion to explore New England’s coastal waters. As a part of the crew, campers will learn how to set sails, steer, plot the ship’s course, and even do daily chores. Campers will also learn how scientists identify fish species, sample water, study plankton, and monitor whale behavior onboard a boat. Examine food webs, life cycles, and the rich biodiversity of the Gulf of Maine, especially the unique ecosystem of Stellwagen Bank! For more details about the ship and its operator, the World Ocean School, visit worldoceanschool.org.

The Civic Education Project's CivicWeek brings together outstanding students from around the country for service, learning, leadership, and laughter. The city becomes a classroom as students gain hands-on experience with important social issues and explore careers that make a difference in fields like health, human rights, law, politics, and urban development. Together with an experienced staff team, groups of 12 to 18 students engage in meaningful service, meetings with top professionals and community leaders, and hands-on learning in a fun and supportive living-learning community.

Colorado College Summer Session invites rising juniors and seniors to join the CC community this summer. Enroll in one (or two!) of the forty courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and geological field study of Pikes Peak, to video game design, feminist theory in hip hop, and cross-genre writing. CC’s summer session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the wondrous Rocky Mountain Region, and be supported by faculty that are invested in your success. High School students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Block plan with current Colorado College students in Block A and Block B, or our Pre-College Block, which is specially designed for ambitious high school students.

Sail Caribbean offers sailing trips to high school and college-age students. These trips incorporate service and learning about SCUBA, sailing and marine biology. Taking charge of a 50-foot yacht brings unimagined freedom and control. It also requires active participation and responsibilities in all aspects of life onboard. Our staff will teach you, keep you safe, and be at your side acting as a guide when needed. But you’ll be leading the way.You’ll rotate and share daily tasks, learn to cook for your crew, take on leadership roles (skipper, mate, navigator among others), keep the yacht clean and ship-shape, make entries to the Ship’s Log, and help to maintain a safe environment. Life onboard provides just the right setting for accomplishing group and personal goals. Our daily meetings offer a valuable forum to learn more about your crewmates, discuss the highs and lows of the day’s events, plan ahead for tomorrow, and of course enjoy a few good jokes.

Field Studies students can learn all about their academic passion—but they also get to experience those passions firsthand and see if a college major or potential career is right for them. College-level courses and engaging activities are offered on two college campuses and in unique locations like a former NASA tracking stations, desert retreat, and the Costa Rican rainforest. Classes are filled with gifted peers and led by content experts, ensuring participants develop their creative and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment. Programs are offered in the following locations: Las Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica, La Selva Biological Station & UGACR, Costa Rica, Duke University, NC, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, New College of Florida, PARI Observatory, North Carolina

Georgetown's Summer High School Programs are offered in a diverse range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science, art, and politics to entrepreneurship, law, and journalism. Our Pre-College Programs span from one to three weeks and offer the opportunity to experience life as a college student, without the pressure of grades. The College Credit Programs take an in-depth look at a particular subject area over a five-week period, awarding up to 12 college credits. See below for a complete listing of subject areas.

The College Intensive program offers rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit by engaging in challenging undergraduate level courses in 3 or 6-week sessions. Students in this program will earn official GW credit that may be transferable to other institutions, depending on the individual institution policies.

Summer Immersion is a full-day, rigorous, noncredit program for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Participants enroll in 2-week programs that integrate lectures with guest speakers, experiential and applied activities. Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic through collaborative learning and an exploration of the diverse intellectual and cultural resources of Washington, D.C.

For over 40 years, we've consistently delivered outstanding water-based summer adventure programs for teens. By combining hands-on learning, cooperative living and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults. Programs focus on a variety of topics including sailing, SCUBA, water sports, marine biology, exploration and service and take place in the Caribbean, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Tahiti and Australia.

Short in length but not in content! Discover Hopkins Programs are intensive programs designed to expose you to topics from different perspectives. For instance, observe top researchers and listen to experts at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, as you survey the latest in environmental health. Instructors will lead you through your topic with a morning lecture. The experts captivate your afternoons--faculty, alumni, and other guest speakers who are leading researchers or practitioners on the subject. We don't stop here--we enhance your learning of the topic with a variety of guided field trips in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. The Discover Hopkins Programs are open to both residential and commuter students. Students register for one course (1cr) per session, and may enroll in up to 3 sessions (6 weeks). Students choose the session or sessions that best fits their schedule.

Johns Hopkins Summer University is your chance to put Hopkins’ undergraduate programs—and yourself—to the test before applying to college. You’ll get an opportunity to see if Hopkins feels right for you, and we’ll get to know you better, too. Program credits also give you an edge on the competition when you begin applying to colleges. In fact, the credits you earn at Hopkins are transferable to other colleges and universities. The number of transfer credits awarded is determined by the institution, so students should contact their prospective college for more information on their transfer policy. Get started today by applying online or find out if you're eligible or pre-certified. Financial aid is available as need-based partial tuition grants. ACADEMICS The Johns Hopkins Summer University Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to take freshman- and sophomore-level credit classes in arts and sciences and engineering. The program lasts 5 weeks and residential students must be full-time students and enroll in two classes, for up to seven credits. Commuter students may register part-time (one class) or take the full two-course load. With over 100 courses being offered this summer, your schedule is about choice. Select courses in your desired college major or diversify your interests by selecting a new language or humanities class. Regardless of your choice of courses, Hopkins’ Summer University Program connects you with great minds. You have the opportunity to engage in discussions and study with academically talented students and Hopkins’ own distinguished faculty.

Young Writers is an intensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high-school students who value writing. Our goal is to help students develop their creative and critical abilities with language—to become better, more productive writers and more insightful thinkers. For more than nineteen years, Young Writers has provided a lively, supportive environment where students can stretch their talents, discover new strengths, and challenge themselves in the company of peers who share their interests. Young Writers takes place at Kenyon College, a leading liberal arts college renowned for its tradition of literary study. The program is sponsored by The Kenyon Review, one of the country’s preeminent literary magazines.

he workshop sections are small (12 students). This allows for individual attention to each student and helps to foster the sense of belonging to a supportive learning community in which students can feel comfortable exploring new directions in their writing and thinking. Trusting one's own language and voice, learning to think for oneself and in collaboration with others— these are the qualities and skills that the workshop strives to develop. Each weekday consists of three 90-minute sessions organized as writing and discussion seminars. Workshop leaders write with their students, and there is frequent sharing of this informal writing, both in small groups and in the class as a whole. Discussions of assigned readings—mostly contemporary poems, stories, and essays—is informal and speculative. The emphasis isn't on arriving at a “correct answer” but on exploring various ideas about what a text is saying. The texts also frequently serve as starting points and models for students’ own creative writing exercises. These daily activities are complemented by evening assignments in reading, revising, and journal writing.

Cherubs is more than a journalism camp. From high schools around the world, we come to Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. We immerse ourselves in media for five weeks. We study writing, reporting and editing for print, digital and broadcast. We make lifelong friends. As our instructors say, “Welcome to the best summer of your life.”

The Experiment in International Living provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Participants explore the host country through hands-on experiences in local communities and through the lens of a specific theme. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills, college prep skills, and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit. The program offers a diverse variety of programs in Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam.

You will never forget the first time that you slept beneath the stars in a cozy sleeping bag next to your new best friends, listening to enchanting sounds of a summer night. Designed for our youngest students — 6th and 7th graders — Discovery Adventures are perfect introductions to the wilderness and are catered to these budding outdoor enthusiasts.

The Skidmore Jazz Institute is one of the premiere programs to study jazz in the summer. Since 1987 the Institute has provided the opportunity for intermediate and advanced young musicians to learn in an intimate and supportive environment. Director Todd Coolman leads a faculty of gifted educators and world-class performers gathered from around the country. Students work closely with faculty in daily combo rehearsals, private lessons and improvisational and special classes. Our Faculty Septet performs in our evening Concert Series along with invited Guest Artists. Afternoon master classes offer additional opportunities to learn from these master musicians. The student combos perform on Friday afternoons, and on the weekend everyone attends the Freihofer's Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Explore your homeland on one of our Classic adventures. These trips are designed to get you involved in that purple mountain majesty and all the incredible adventure opportunities that this country offers. Desert, mountains, oceans and rivers… We’ve got it all! Expand your homeland, 8th and 9th graders!

The New York State Writers Institute in conjunction with the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at Skidmore College is pleased to announce the 19th annual creative writing workshop for high school students. The New York State Summer Young Writers Institute will be held at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York from June 27 to July 9, 2017. Participants in the Summer Young Writers Institute receive instruction in poetry, fiction, and dramatic writing (screenwriting, playwriting, and dramatic monologue) and engage in the critical evaluation of each other’s work. By bringing top high school student writers together to work extensively with professional writers, the Institute provides young artists with recognition, respect, opportunities for artistic development, and peer support.

Skidmore College will offer an intensive workshop for pre-professional and professional dancers led by Stephen Petronio and Company. Students will have the unique opportunity to train and perform under the guidance of this master choreographer and his company while enjoying Skidmore’s facilities and the Saratoga Springs community in upstate New York.

Leaders are not born, they are made, and on our Leadership adventures we give you the skills to grow into your most confident and competent self. You will develop your leadership skills in some of the most rugged, beautiful, and challenging terrains that Moondance offers, and these skills will serve you throughout all corners of your life. 9th – 12th graders will learn to live comfortably, lead confidently, and take life by reins in whatever wilderness you may encounter. Trip destinations include Wyoming, Alaska, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Morocco, Croatia and Iceland.

The Decoda | Skidmore Chamber Music Institute enables young musicians to explore leadership and community service through the intensive study of chamber music. Under the guidance of Decoda artists, students will learn how to fully engage their audiences and communities through interactive chamber music performances while improving their own performance and public speaking skills. Expected Student Outcomes: Improved musicianship - technical and artistic Improved ability to navigate group dynamics in a collaborative environment Improved musical analysis - understanding fundamentally what makes a particular piece of music "work" Deep knowledge of at least two pieces of musical repertoire Performance experiences in both traditional concert hall and in community settings Improved public speaking ability Improved ability to design interactive activities which help engage an audience Each student will leave with a polished interactive performance script that has the potential to be reused and further developed

Service adventures will provide you with the opportunity to give back to incredible communities around the world. Put a personal touch to the destinations on this awesome list by lending your strength, skills and enthusiasm for helping others. Give a little, get a lot, and make a big difference! Trip destinations include Ecuador and the Galapagos, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Peru, Thailand, Bali, Belize, Tanzania, South Africa and Fiji.

High School Summer College gives qualified high school students the extra guidance they need to be self-reliant and master their college-level courses. Program participants enroll as visiting undergraduates in Stanford’s Summer Quarter and take the same courses, taught by the same Stanford faculty, as matriculated Stanford students. Students interact with peers from across the U.S. and around the world, and have ample opportunity to explore the unique recreational activities available on campus and in the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area. By embracing a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, Summer College creates an inclusive community of learning where students are challenged to reach their fullest potential—while at Stanford and beyond.

SPI is an international education organization with over 30 years of experience directed by passionate educators, parents and study abroad advocates. We believe students who study abroad in high school develop empowering, lifelong skills as they build fluency in another language and gain global perspectives. Our primary goal is for students to return home with a heightened sense of self-awareness and confidence through a unique, authentic and meaningful experience abroad. In-depth language immersion is our primary focus as multilingual graduates increase their future opportunities for both professional and personal enrichment in today’s fast growing globalized world. This program offers language immersion experiences in Spain, Costa Rica, France, China, Mexico and Italy.

Immerse yourself in a college experience where you will raise your interests and abilities to new levels. Ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 10th in the world for undergraduate education, the University of Chicago offers you the chance to learn from scholars, researchers, and educators who are transforming the way we see our world. Our beautiful campus offers you opportunities to read for class under a tree on the quads, chat with friends at a student-run coffee shop, or people-watch at a sidewalk café. We're just a short bus ride from the city center and all that summer in Chicago has to offer, whether your tastes run to finding the best bubble tea in Chinatown, biking along the lakefront to your favorite beach, or searching for retro fashion finds in Pilsen. Summer at UChicago means never running out of things to learn, do, and enjoy. UChicago Immersion, Stones and Bones, and Research in the Biological Sciences are a carefully curated selection of pre-college summer programs whose courses are open only to high school students. These intensive 3 or 4-week summer courses are taught at the college level and kept small, offering both experiential and UChicago seminar-style learning. In addition to engaging in classroom discussions, you might use the latest lab equipment, dig for fossils, conduct research in Chicago neighborhoods, or work with some of the city's celebrated theater professionals, depending on the course selected. High school students may also enroll in Summer Quarter Undergraduate Courses offered each summer by the University of Chicago College in over 20 subject areas. Chicago Public Schools students apply for these courses as a Summer Bridge or as a Summer Session student. Explore UChicago summer courses available to high school students today!

Summer Scholars participants spend two intense weeks in one of the programs of study listed below. We keep the classes small and the personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. The coursework is both rigorous and rewarding. Students will complete work for their track outside designated class times, as they would in any college setting. Yet there is ample time to enjoy the social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame. Our participants praise the program for its capacity to bring them out of their comfort zone with challenging academics, as well as inspire and excite them by providing a taste of what college life can be in all aspects. Students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of a program track.

Academies are subject-intensive three-week programs that fuse sophisticated scientific or social theory with relevant application. The science academies draw upon Penn's cutting-edge technology and resources to provide innovative lab experiences while the social academies draw upon the rich history and diversity of Philadelphia to provide a sociologically comprehensive summer experience. Topics include: biomedical research, chemistry, math, physics, neuroscience and social justice research.

ARCC offers 18 different summer program options on six continents. ARCC Summer programs for teens take place between June and August and last from two to five weeks. We work diligently to ensure the sense of discovery and adventure is genuine on all our programs as our groups often travel to remote locations rarely visited by outsiders. Our student population is widely distributed from throughout the United States and we have a number of international participants as well. All of our summer programs combine a series of service projects with adventure and cultural activities. This program offers trips to Australia and Fiji, Bali, California, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Hawaii, India, Peru, Tanzania, Turkey, Greece, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Explore Penn’s broad liberal arts and sciences curriculum within a dynamic Ivy League learning environment. The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the University. Students can also experience college life on Penn’s historic campus and explore the vibrant city of Philadelphia.

​We are renowned for our personal touch, skillfully crafted programs, dynamic teaching methods, close personal ties to our host regions, and above all our highly qualified and knowledgeable staff. Our time proven mix of these ingredients gives Rassias summer program participants a one-of-a-kind experience! This program offers language learning in Spain, France and Peru.

Immerse yourself in the local scene while improving your fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, or Arabic! This program offers language immersion in Morocco, China, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Peru.

The first step to creative freedom. The residential Pre-College program provides high school students with the skills to embark on a rigorous study of the arts. Pre-College is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Students customize their individual Pre-College program by choosing two majors from the following media: Painting Commercial Illustration Comic & Graphic Novel Illustration Children Book’s Illustration Ceramics Music Fashion & Textile Design Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design Printmaking Photography Woodworking & Furniture Design

Work with a community on global issues such as community development, migration of people, the environment, children’s rights, or education. This program offers service opportunities in Ghana, South Africa, China, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Pursue or develop an interest in a field such as marine biology, conservation, sustainability, K-Pop music, environmental studies, filmmaking, or global entrepreneurship. This program offers courses in Botswana, South Korea, Thailand, Bonaire, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, and Portland, Oregon.

Visions is a summer program for high school students offering community service based trips around the globe between 2 and 5 weeks. Trips are offered in the following locations: Alaska, the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Guadeloupe, Montana, Peru, Northern Passage (middle school).

Summerfuel Oxford takes high school students into the heart of the world’s most celebrated university. Oxford is a magical place, loved not just for its longstanding traditions, venerable buildings and academic reputation. A place like no other, Oxford is teeming with history, tradition and achievement that dates back almost a millennium. Experience life as an Oxford undergraduate, discover challenging seminars and enjoy a wide variety of unique extracurricular activities. A full schedule of exciting visits and excursions provide an authentic taste of England’s history, culture and traditions. Be inspired to reach new levels of achievement, discover a new home, make friends from around the world and create memories that will last a lifetime.

SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops in Atlanta, Savannah and Hong Kong for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. (Secondary school students ages 14-19 are able to participate in SCAD Summer Seminars Hong Kong.) Students gain valuable educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and design assignments and projects. Students attend workshops and have an all-access pass to the university’s extensive facilities, resources and libraries. Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work and local field trips, and are taught by SCAD professors, alumni or select graduate students. To provide maximum individual attention and collaborative interaction between students and instructors, class size is small, with generally 15 or fewer students in each workshop. Organized daily social and cultural activities create an authentic experience of life as a SCAD student in the city.

This challenging five-week program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a university experience at SCAD Savannah, SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Hong Kong. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their portfolios.

Summer abroad programs in a variety of locations that offer language immersion, home-stays and more. Locations include: Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Italya, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Scotland, South America, Thailand, Hawaii, Vietnam.

Brush away the dirt to uncover a piece of ancient pottery—and be the first person to touch that artifact in a thousand years. Work alongside archaeologists, learning from them as you dig, map, and document your finds. Every summer at Crow Canyon, teens join our research team in southwestern Colorado, helping to discover the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (Anasazi) of the Mesa Verde region. At this academic/science camp, high school students learn excavation and lab techniques, then work alongside our archaeologists. You’ll dig at an archaeological site inhabited by ancestral Pueblo people more than 1,000 years ago. You’ll also wash, catalog, and analyze ancient artifacts in the lab. It's an authentic, hands-on introduction to archaeology at the pre-college level. At archaeology camp you'll also learn about American Indian cultures, past and present. Explore the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. And try your hand at ancient technologies, like weaving, throwing wooden spears with an atlatl, and making fire with a bow drill.

For over twenty years, the University of Dallas has provided high school students with summer and study abroad opportunities modeled after its signature Rome program. These programs offer college credit and are held on our main campus in Irving, TX and sister campus in Rome, Italy, and are designed to show students the great and lasting pleasures that accompany a good educational experience. Our summer programs reflect the core curriculum of the university, much of which is devoted to the careful reading of the great works in the tradition of western thought. All programs are led by university faculty through small-group discussions and tutorials while visiting relevant historical and cultural sites. The University of Dallas offers courses on the classics, American studies and a summer music academy at its campus in Irving, Texas and courses on Shakespeare and Italy, Rome and the Catholic Church and Latin in Rome at its campus in Rome, Italy.

Since 1984, Deer Hill Expeditions has guided wilderness adventure and cultural exchange community service experiences for young people in the American Southwest and Costa Rica. Deer Hill runs summer adventure camp programs that include backpacking, rock climbing, river rafting and working on community service projects with Native American families. Expeditions with Deer Hill are truly unique for their blend of awe-inspiring wilderness adventures and meaningful cross-cultural service projects in the American Southwest. Today’s programs are the result of over 30 years’ investment in relationships with service host families in the Navajo Nation and Hopi and Zuni pueblos, and a familiarity with the mountains and canyons of the region that goes further back than that.

Students examine the history, art, urban development, and language of Barcelona, enriching their understanding of how European communities develop local, regional, national, and international identities. Students share a common three-course curriculum taught in English, supplemented by a Spanish-language workshop. University of Barcelona faculty members teach the courses. Academic work breaks out of the classroom and into the city itself as classes visit sites of historical and cultural relevance throughout Barcelona. Additionally, two days are devoted to visiting important sites outside of the city.

This program combines substantive reading and coursework with firsthand experience in an Arab country. Students live and study at King's Academy in Manja, Jordan, and travel extensively throughout Jordan with a variety of local guides and organizations. Participants emerge with a working knowledge of the history and cultures of the modern Arab world, phrases in conversational Arabic, valuable skills applicable in any academic context, and unforgettable experiences of life in Jordan.

The Irish Way (A Program of the Irish American Cultural Institute) is a 25-day cultural academic program offered to American and Canadian high school students. The High School Program consists of a wide variety of classes, workshops, and tours based in three locations throughout Ireland. The goal of the Irish Way High School Program is to introduce North American students to the essential characteristics and qualities of Irish life. By being immersed in Ireland’s history and culture, young adults are able to better understand and appreciate a country whose people have played a significant role in the history of western civilization.

The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers summer academic programs and internships all over the world. Additionally, the offer school-year options as well. Locations include: Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Teenagers in our Alpine Exploration (AE) program are given the opportunity to explore and discover through morning classes, afternoon activities and evening socials. Subjects offered are more in- depth and age-appropriate. Exploring their environment through excursions, they can also make this a more memorable summer by participating in a cultural trip, supervised by SIS Staff, to a European destination with their new SIS friends. For the morning academic program, students can choose classes from within a single stream, or they can explore new areas of study by taking classes from multiple streams. Either way, we are confident that students will find much to explore. Trip is 3 weeks without the cultural trip option, 4 weeks with the European destination trip.

Our oldest age group, Alpine Challenge (AC), lives at our beautiful Belle Époque Campus. With its sweeping panoramic view, the Belle Époque has dorm rooms for boys and girls in separate wings as well as the Grande Salle ballroom, The Cave student lounge, an art studio, workout room and classrooms. Students in our AC program can challenge themselves academically in one of our five streams, or they can select classes from different streams to provide a broader experience. Classes in the AC program are designed to challenge students’ thinking skills and stimulate their curiosity.

Spoleto Study Abroad Summer Session is a hands-on immersion program in the arts and humanities for high school students, ages 15-19, interested in vocal music, chamber music, visual arts, photography, drama, filmmaking, and creative writing. This is an experience that will appeal to the high school student serious about art, humanities and gaining a worldly perspective. Our program offers students who wish to grow academically, artistically and personally an opportunity to step into the cultural and artistic heritage of the Italian Renaissance. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with talented faculty and motivated peers from around the world. In addition to developing their artistic talent in the enriching hands-on studio workshops and classes, students will take twice-weekly day trips to cities in Umbria and Tuscany. Living and studying in an environment rich with history, art and natural beauty can be profoundly transformative for a student of the arts. Subject areas include: chamber music, drama, creative writing, vocal music, visual arts, film making and photography.

Tasis offers summer programs for students ages 11-18 in Switzerland, France, England and Puerto Rico. Each residential program incorporates academic, athletic, and cultural experiences for students. Programs vary in length and offer language immersion options.

JSA provides world-class summer schools and institutes for outstanding high school students. Held at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, JSA summer programs prepare students for success in college and beyond. They provide rigorous, advanced academic instruction while building key leadership and success skills, and providing a truly unique and valuable set of experiential learning activities. JSA summer programs are where tomorrow’s leaders come to take the next big step in their development. We look forward to discovering the leader in you! Programs are offered in Washington D.C., California, New Jersey and Beijing. Topics covered include: AP Comparative Government & Politics, Constitutional Law, International Relations, Media & Politics, U.S. History AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, Speech & Political Communication, International Relations Mandarin Chinese and Modern Chinese History and Culture

JSA provides world-class summer schools and institutes for outstanding high school students. Held at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, JSA summer programs prepare students for success in college and beyond. They provide rigorous, advanced academic instruction while building key leadership and success skills, and providing a truly unique and valuable set of experiential learning activities. JSA summer programs are where tomorrow’s leaders come to take the next big step in their development. We look forward to discovering the leader in you! Locations include: Arizona, California and New Jersey. Programs are 3 days long.

Woza offers international summer service trips for high school and college soccer players, using the game to create connections across cultures and support sports for development organizations around the world. With soccer, service work, and cultural immersion at the heart of each itinerary, we strive to broaden perspectives of players by demonstrating their abilities to connect with people of all backgrounds and engage long term in soccer-focused social impact. Trips go to South Africa, Malawai, Costa Rica and Peru.

The Barat Foundation has been traveling to the South of France for 18 years, bringing students to study the French language, art, and culture with renowned educators. The Summer Program in Provence is our longest-running program, boasting hundreds of alumni whose lives were transformed by living and working together abroad. The program focuses on French language and art including workshops in: Photography, Studio Arts, Theatre, Music, Video, Film, Dance, Creative Writing, French Cuisine, and Fashion. In addition, we offer up to 40 hours of community service work. Welcome to the summer of your life! The experience of a lifetime awaits you in Provence. The Barat Foundation Summer Program provides a unique opportunity for total immersion in French language and culture. The sun-drenched region– which has long-inspired writers and travelers– will serve as your classroom. You will explore the wonders of Provence while speaking French with a talented young staff, hand-picked from the worlds of arts and academia. You will be living in Provence not as a tourist, but as a local, as you attend the spectacular summer festivals of Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, visit Van Gogh’s city of Arles, and shop at colorful open-air markets. You will visit the Camargue nature preserve and sunbathe along the shores of the Mediterranean. At the end of the day, you can linger at an open-air café or venture home to hang out with new friends. Your stay in Provence finds you at a fully equipped country estate with outdoor swimming pool. Our French teachers and staff will personally introduce you to France– its language, culture, history and art. Living in an international environment with students from all over the world, you will develop skills that prepare you for life in the global marketplace of the 21st Century, where cultural awareness is paramount.

INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE OVERSEAS Rome is a living laboratory for exploring architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning. Studying the city’s morphology from the time of the Caesars to the modern MAXXI museum offers lessons on the built environment. This immersion imbues in future designers and builders the understanding of sustainable development. PROGRAM PURPOSE To explore the built environment from a holistic perspective through site visits, seminars and a design assignment. Graduates of this program have been accepted into top undergraduate architecture programs.

We're offering 12 courses on our 2018 summer school, which you'll study in groups of around 6 students. Each course is designed and taught by one of our expert post-graduate tutors, all of whom have studied at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Our summer school gives you the chance to study your subject far beyond the school curriculum, and experience the style of teaching which makes Oxford and Cambridge the top universities in the world. You'll study in 90-minute morning seminars, and at the end of each week you'll produce a piece of work and have a 1-1 tutorial with your tutor to discuss this. We regret that we are not able to offer financial assistance.

OneSeed Innovation Labs are 2-week, international summer learning experiences for high school students entering their junior or senior year. OneSeed Labs are designed to immerse students in the unfamiliar and to encourage them to think critically about the world around them. Students will learn the basics of Design Thinking and develop skill sets (and mindsets) to solve difficult problems using entrepreneurial methodology. This hands-on approach provides a unique opportunity to learn about and explore a new country, and to step outside of one’s comfort zone whether that's interviewing a local business owner or trekking through the Himalayan mountains.

Leadership in Action: Spend this summer in beautiful South Africa meeting leaders who are changing the world while gaining the skills you’ll need so you too can make your mark. You will get your hands dirty and learn real-world skills by doing them. You’ll work with your squad and alongside local students on a variety of projects. Urban agriculture? Check. Social entrepreneurship and sustainability? Check. A short digital film that you write, shoot, and edit? We’ve got it covered. The program culminates with you designing a crowdfunding campaign that supports your personal passion. We’ll give you the tools and the real experience to make your mark on the world. Global Entrepreneurship Intensive: Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur in a global setting. Experience the vibrancy and creativity of the Indian economy, and get the chance to go behind the scenes of real companies to truly understand what business is all about.

The Wandering Scholar makes international travel and learning opportunities accessible to exceptional high schoolers from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds. We are more than just a travel scholarship. Our innovative fellowship combines travel with pre- and post-trip programming, equipping participants with the skills to become engaged, globally competent citizens by: 1) expanding their perspectives and ability to recognize those of others; 2) building their capacity for resilience and empathy; and 3) developing a roadmap for success beyond high school. Our flagship program serves students around the country and runs for 8-10 weeks from June to August. Beyond a full scholarship towards global travel, the program offers students an innovative pre-departure and re-entry curriculum that employs open-source educational technology and communication tools. The goal of the program is to help Wandering Scholars develop intercultural-communication skills, leverage social media for global exposure, and produce digital documentation projects to share with their home and virtual communities.

High School Summer Study and Travel programs offer rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Two-week travel courses begin with time on campus studying with Hillsdale College faculty, after which study continues on site.

Our mission is to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial and ethical leaders at Global Scholars Program (GSP). Each summer on our Johannesburg campus, we bring together young leaders from around the world for a transformative camp experience. Discover A wide variety of excursions take participants on adventures to encounter Africa's wildlife, explore South Africa's rich history and culture, and build a new network of friends from around the world. Learn Don't just stay in the classroom; learn by doing! Experiential education is at the heart of all we do at GSP, engaging students, deepening learning, and developing skills as social entrepreneurs. Lead Practice leading others and contributing to a team while receiving feedback from experienced educators. Explore multiple aspects of ethical leadership and return home as an agent of positive change.

Do your students dream of standing up in the Supreme Court and arguing a human rights case? Or negotiating an international treaty with UN representatives? They can do all this and more on one of our flagship summer experiences in London: - Argue a human rights case in the Supreme Court - Network with politicians in Westminster - Work with corporate lawyers in a City skyscraper - Participate in a 'Model UN' with UN and Foreign Office staff - Cross-examine witnesses in a murder trial - Negotiate climate change policies in a simulated COP26