Summer Programs

Summer Enrichment programs are a great way to develop a student's voice. These programs can be instrumental in helping students discover their passions, develop their independence or learn valuable skills. For sophomores or juniors, check the campuses of potential colleges and universities. Many have summer "pre-college" enrichment programs. While these programs do not make it easier to gain admission when you apply as a senior, these programs are still a valuable insight into what college life can be like and gain transferable college credits, too!

Here are some valuable online resources to help connect you to a variety of programs:

http://www.petersons.com/summerop/code/ssector.asp?sponsor=1&path=hs.fas.summer
Seems to be a more complete program listing (at least for summer pre-college programs)

http://www.enrichmentalley.com/
Not a complete list, but a good starting point for summer pgms and gap year options.

http://www.rusticpathways.com/
offers travel abroad programs. I don't have any first hand information about these programs, but I have interviewed many students who have had good experiences with this company.

http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home
Another program that many students I interviewed participated in.

Please let me know if you have a specific type of program you are interested in. I have a very long list but I worry that listing all of them here may make it tough to know where to start. Please let me know if you have a program to recommend.