Manchester Essex High School - SUMMER PROGRAMS 2008

The Vista Program gives campers an opportunity to "Serve Humbly." Vistas start their session with a multi-day hike before beginning engaged service work. The work in which Vistas participate is with local community organizations. Previous groups have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home, supported soup kitchens and food banks, and participated in environmental activism.

Note to parents: after acceptance into ITRP, there is a $400 fee to secure the student's place in the program. Your son or daughter may attend only after all fees are paid in full. The payment deadline is June 2, 2008, and payments are not refundable.

Students select three of five workshop options. Each workshop runs for eight consecutive days; Monday through Thursday workshops are held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch, and on Friday they run from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Students will also select one of three seminar options. Each seminar group meets every Friday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. throughout the entire program. Guest lectures and site visits are scheduled after workshop and seminar hours.

Seminars concentrate in one area and last the entire five weeks. Choices are directing, producing, or screenwriting and sessions include group discussion, role playing, project work, and critiques.

Site visits will expose you to professional workplaces for an up-close perspective on how media professionals ply their craft. Site visit partners include New England Sports Network, New England Cable News, WCVB-TV, WGBH-TV & Radio, WBUR-FM, and Mix One Studios

A science and engineering program for kids who are in grades 6-9. It is a hands-on laboratory and workshop experience that give students the opportunity to learn about science and technology by engaging in the real work of scientists and engineers: Design exploration, experimentation, and invention.

This three-week program prepares high school age young women to write well for college. Participate in either of the writing-intensive strands, Creative Writing or Urban Studies, and become part of a supportive community of writers!

Gain access to state-of-the-art laboratories and renowned science faculty. With dedicated and creative teachers, engage in seminars, labs and field trips and become part of a community of novice scientists!

A weekend adventure for the Whole Family. Join us at the scenic and historic campus of Glen Urquehart School in Beverly Farms, MA for the 7th Annual Camp Stepping Stones, a unique opportunity for children and their families who have experienced the death of someone close to them. This weekend day-camp for the entire family is designed to provide opportunities to commemorate and remember loved ones who have died.

The Center for Grief and Healing, a program of Hospice of the North Shore, has developed this weekend day-camp to support children and their families through a combination of activities including arts and cratfs, water activities, games and sports, as well as pampering, relaxation and networking activities for adults. Parents or adult caregivers of campers will receive a comprehensive Informational Packet with suggested readings, common grief reactions of children, ideas on communicating more effectively, and tips for helping children cope with grief. The entire family will have fun while learning new coping skills. To get the most benefit from Camp Stepping Stones, families are asked to attend both days.

To request a Camp Stepping Stones registration packet, please call Keri Walczynski, Children's Program Coordinator, at 978-750-9375 or email kwalczynski@hns.org. Visit www.hns.org/camp or call 978-774-5100 for more information.

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.

Program cost: $1,590 per student. Fee includes all of the courses in an inclusive and interdisciplinary program, all meals, housing, college tuition, books, academic experiences in and out of the classroom and interaction with other aspiring students from all over the region. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee which is applied to the full program fee.

The program will offer three college credits and is entitled, Humanities Discovered: Ethics, Citizenry and the Role of the Individual. Students are invited to come and relive the City of Athens experience. Students will live on our beautiful campus located in Chester, New Hampshire that is just a short distance from Manchester.

The theme for this year's program is, "City of Athens." Students will participate in an opening ceremony to celebrate the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The program is designed for students interested in studying the humanities in great depth. This novel program integrates the best of the fields of art, literature, philosophy, and history under the common theme of ethics, citizenry and the role of the individual in the western world.

The program is open to all high school students who have finished their freshman, sophomore, and senior years. Students will attend five, 90- minute seminars a day, with each course highlighting humanities-based disciplines within the framework of the theme of ethics and the role of the individual. Courses will be taught by experienced college professors from a variety of different disciplines, experiences, and perspectives.

Stones and Bones: experienceing first-hand geological study with specimen preparation in Chicago and fossil excavation in Wyoming, led by Field Museum vice-president of research and collections, Lance Grande.

For gifted middle and high school students. Designed to stimulate interest in the basic sciences and to foster insight and creativity in the fields of science and architecture. Students will participate in a variety of social and cultural activities that will give them a taste of life as a Clemson student.

Six week summer programs include traditional academic subjects as well as studio art, critical skills and English as a Second Language. Taught by master-level teachers, you can prep for college or for college entrance exams, review academic areas that challenge you and have fun. Outside of the classroom they arrange fun trips throughout New England and entertaining campus events.

A college-level summer program for high school students currently in 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Grades. Take a two-week class taught by an Earlham professor and develop college-level study and research skills that you will be able to apply to future classes and careers.

Cost: $1,600 for tuition, room, board, and two semester hours of college credit upon successful completion of the course. Books, supplies, and off-campus activities are extra. A $25 late fee is added to applications received after May 23, 2008. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with your application. This deposit is applied toward your tuition.

Designed for students that need some structure and skill work during the summer, but don't need a full, five day/week summer school. With small classes, experienced teachers w/M.S.Ed degrees, and interesting content, kids get a chance to blend higher level thinking skills with crucial skills.

The class basically takes on two formats - communication skills (debate, methods of persuasion, discussion) in the morning, and writing skills (brainstorming, drafting, intro and conclusion, editing, and SAT writing prep) in the afternoon.

This is the first year, so they're keeping the program extremely small and will have about 4 instructors for 10-20 students. Parents can sign their kids up for anywhere from 20-80 hours for the summer, spread out over 6 weeks. Classes will be held at Endicott College in the Post Center.

A unique summer program offered at Union College for high school girls. Educating Girls for Engineering (EDGE) is a two-week residential program designed for girls interested in technology, math and science. The focus of EDGE is the creative engineering design process. You will visit a local children's rehabilitation hospital to see first hand the needs of disabled children. Using this knowledge, you will then use engineering design and problem solving skills to design and build tools and toys for disabled children. You will learn about different engineering fields, the engineering design process, and computer programming to complete your projects. EDGE also emphasizes the importance of communication skills through project presentations and written reports.

The EDGE program is a great opportunity for you to explore how technology is developed as well as experience classes in a college setting and campus living. Two of the three courses are instructed by Union College professors.

For high school students entering grades 9-12 during the 2008-2009 school year. We are looking for high school students who have a strong interest in television production, digital filmmaking, animation, acting, musical theater, theater design, journalism, and creative writing.

Interested students can download an application from the website and see detailed class and program information at www.emerson.edu/ce. Brochures with the application are also available in the MERHS Guidance Office.

For motivated high school students who have completed their senior, junior or sophomore year. Students will take college-level courses alongside undergraduate students and explore subjects unavailable at their high schools.

Two-week program. Students will pursue six hours of challenging classes taught by IUP faculty. Evenings are set aside for study, research, out-of-class projects and activities that provide first-hand exposure to college life. Workshops designed to assist students in the college selection and application process are also offered, including mock interviews, college essay writing and finding the best “fit” in a college.

The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs cost $195 per student. All other programs cost $95. All program costs include instructional materials, accommodations for two nights, all meals upon arrival, city and campus tours, and extracurricular activities.

Summer program offerings vary by campus. Please refer to the registration form in the booklet for a listing of program offerings by campus. A copy of the booklet is available in the MERHS Guidance Department. The registration form must be mailed or faxed with payment to the campus you plan to visit. Phone registrations will not be accepted.

Programs at four of the most prestigious universities in the world, Georgetown, Yale, Princeton and Stanford. Price per student: $4,450, which includes $50 nonrefundable application fee. Take advantage of a 10% discount if nonrefundable application fee received by February 28, 2008 or 5% discount if received by March 28, 2008.

In the heart of the nation’s capital, the Georgetown campus offers two separate three-week sessions, each covering an accelerated full semester of advanced coursework. Because of the location, students at the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Georgetown experience unparalleled interaction with Congressional leaders, Cabinet members, and noted policy makers. Students not only visit, but meet with leaders at the White House, the Supreme Court, Capitol Hill, and the State Department.

Summer School students attending the session at Yale explore the world of politics while enjoying the scholarly, academic environment of an Ivy League university. The Yale Session includes supervised trips to New York City for cultural and educational enrichment. Students meet with noted scholars and journalists as well as take a trip to the United Nations to hear from ambassadors. Cultural activities could include visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art, catching a play on Broadway, or taking in a baseball game.

Students at Princeton experience the beauty of a historic Ivy League campus while participating in a rigorous program and nightly debates. Because of its significance in U.S. history, Princeton offers a unique location for the study of government and history. In addition, an exciting speakers program at the United Nations as well as other cultural trips allow students to experience the excitement of New York City. Shop on Fifth Avenue or visit the bright lights of Times Square.

In the heart of Silicon Valley, the Stanford campus, with its year round mild climate and palm-lined streets, forms backdrop to four intense and exciting weeks of political study and debate. Students meet with scholars and politicians from the Bay Area who help enrich classroom studies. Located less than an hour from San Francisco, students also have a variety of cultural opportunities, including visiting Golden Gate Park, shopping at Fisherman’s Wharf, taking in a ballgame, or touring Alcatraz.

2-week summer volunteer opportunities. Preserve Adirondack Trails in New York…Protect ancient ruins in New Mexico…Prepare the summer concert hall for the Boston Symphony Orchestra – 58 programs are detailed on the web site.

2-week sessions featuring small, intense math and science courses taught by University of Michigan faculty and gifted instructors from around the country that expose students to the excitement of the frontiers of science. Courses offered include: Astronomy, Chemistry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Physics and Statistics.

Fee: The cost is $2,950, which includes room, board, all program materials, event tickets, and local transportation. A nonrefundable deposit of $250, due upon acceptance, will be applied to the SummerAction fee.

In addition to concert bands, a string orchestra, and a full orchestra, we offer master classes, small ensembles, a variety of choruses, jazz groups, and other opportunities designed to improve each student’s technique and musical understanding. Private lessons, at additional cost, are available to interested students.

For students entering grades 7-9. Supplement middle school courses and focus on skills necessary for more advanced high-school courses. Select two major courses plus an afternoon minor course and sport. Major course offerings: Writing, Skills in Literature, Drama, Literature, Realistic Fiction, Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Field Biology, Geography, Beginning French, Beginning Spanish. Minor courses: Art, Drama, Guitar, Multimedia, Reading and Study Skills, and more.

For students entering grades 10-12. Credit or enrichment courses. Students select one major course plus an afternoon lab or minor course and sport. Major course offerings: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, US History, Economics, War, American Society and Culture, Psychology, African American Studies, Images of the Self, Expository Writing, Academic Writing, Creative Writing, Literature and Composition, Writing and the Outdoors, Chinese I, Beginning Arabic. Minor courses: Art, Choral Performance, College Counseling Workshop, Community Service, Drama, Guitar, Journalism, Multimedia, Public Speaking, Reading and Study Skills, and more.

For students entering grades 7-12. Levels range from beginning to advanced and are designed to provide practice in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition to the morning ESL class, students select an afternoon minor course and sport. Minor courses: Art, Crosscultural Communication, Drama, ESL, Guitar, Public Speaking, Reading and Study Skills, and more.

For students entering grades 10-12. Spend on week at NMH and four weeks in New Zealand studying its history and culture and experiencing the country’s spectacular scenery by way of day hikes, bicycle rides, and kayak expeditions.

Future Leader Camp (FLC) Two-weeks of intense leadership and team building skills development that includes: physical fitness, orienteering, paintball, first aid, rappelling, rock climbing, hiking, and survival skills training.

Drill Team Camp (DTC) A two week camp designed primarily for high school students involved in JROTC, CAP, Sea Cadets and Drill Teams. DTC offers instruction in: Armed and Unarmed Basic Drill, Armed Exhibition, Color Guard, Sword Manual, Firing Parties and Inspections.

Engineering Academy: A one-week challenging “hands-on” experience where you will learn what it takes to become an Engineer. A fun and educational week of activities culminates with team competitions and a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship.

Residential programs in Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, Barcelona and Montpellier, France for motivated students to live and study. Choose from over 65 courses including Medicine, Law, Politics, Business, Classics, History, Criminology, Creative Writing, Drama, Photography and French and Spanish Language at all levels.

Summer Course for students currently in junior and senior years offering challenging academic courses taught by experienced British graduate teachers in Oxford, England. Students live in a residential hall – Lady Abraham House, part of Lincoln College.

Each year our team works harder to compile stimulating and rewarding summer programmes bringing together outstanding tutors (many of whom teach at Oxford), energetic counsellors, brilliant guest speakers and professional support staff.

Five weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration. The Upper School – comprised of students who are entering grades ten, eleven, or twelve – enrolls 450 students who come from more than forty 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.