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Summer Experiences

Summer Experiences and Opportunities

MORAINE VALLEY
 
Valley Learning Center at Moraine Valley Community College
Classes for Kids and Teens including:
* Future Leaders Challenge Camp
* Pottery, cartooning, drawing
* LEGO creations (movies, programming, robots and more)
* App and game programming
* Math, reading and science classes taught by state-certified instructors
* And much more
IIT OFFERINGS
 
IIT NxtGen Tech Program for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors  https://appliedtech.iit.edu/
Students will learn next generation technologies and tools and get a glimpse of the future of the Internet, computing, and the next wave of emerging technologies.
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If your looking for a class in coding, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, building your own robot, business, fast cars and clean energy, chemistry careers, game design and building, the human mind or architecture there might be a class for you to check out at IIT.
 
IIT Chemistry
Chemistry, Careers, and You: https://www.iit.edu/academics/elevate-college-prep/summer/residential/chemistry-careers-and-you
Chemistry Scholars: https://www.iit.edu/academics/elevate-college-prep/summer/residential/chemistry-scholars
Application starts on Jan. 15 and ends on March 1, 2024..
 
Chemistry is one of the most popular STEM majors. As our chemistry alumnus and textbook author Theodore L. Brown (B.S. 1950) has written, chemistry is the central science. Getting into a renowned institute for the chemistry subject boosts high school students' shot at gaining research experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities. To make your students' college application stand out, they must demonstrate interest, as well as experience, to stand a chance of being accepted by their dream universities. They can achieve this by participating in chemistry competitions such as International Science and Engineering Fair ISEF and USNCO, picking up a passion project, and participating and learning in chemistry programs.
While Chemistry, Careers, and You program is a brand new one, it will be the fifth term of our Chemistry Scholars program, which has been listed among "10 Great Summer Chemistry Programs for High School Students" by Lumiere Education: https://www.lumiere-education.com/post/10-great-summer-chemistry-programs-for-high-school-students.
 
Illinois State - Redbird Risk Management Challenge https://business.illinoisstate.edu/centers/katie/outreach/
Illinois State University invites the best that the Midwest and beyond has to offer to compete in a weeklong risk management challenge held at the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management on the ISU campus from July 7 through  July 12, 2024.
Teams assume the roles of senior risk management professionals and are asked to guide their corporation through a minefield of potential disasters. Losses may occur without notice - and have the potential to greatly setback your corporations ability to operate. The only alternative to bankruptcy is for your team to correctly assess the impact of these perils and implement superior risk management strategies. The winning team is determined by which corporation generates the most profit by the end of the week.
This experience is challenging and requires teams to think creatively and stay resourceful.
 
 
Camp Cardiac & Camp Neuro  http://www.campcardiac.org/
Allows students to explore careers in all fields of medicine
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UIC CHICAGO 

Summer Program in Vascular Neurology   https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/departments/academic-departments/neurology-rehabilitation/neurology-services/uic-stroke-neurocritical-care/highschool-summer-camp/
The Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation of the University of Illinois at Chicago offers a unique 7-day summer program in Vascular Neurology. Open to high school students entering grades 10-12 and recent graduates, the program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and are passionate about neurosciences. During this program, students learn the basics of stroke prevention, approaches to acute neurovascular emergencies, and the interpretation of advanced brain imaging studies.  In the morning, students join the stroke service team in assessing patients admitted to the stroke inpatient service or those who present to our Emergency Room with signs and symptoms of acute cerebral ischemia. In the afternoon, students are invited to see patients in our outpatient clinic. The ultimate goal of this program is to offer students a glimpse of what real medicine looks like.

Students are not required to have a particular background in neurosciences, though the ideal candidate should be responsible, self-motivated, and dedicated. New applicants click here.

 

The best way to get to know college life is to experience it yourself. That’s why we offer a summer program for high school students interested in learning about business.  For more information, please contact [email protected]​.

HiArch Summer High School Program https://arch.uic.edu/hiarch. 
 HiArch is a summer architecture program designed to introduce high school students to the culture of architecture, design, thinking, and making.  Email [email protected] if you would like to be placed on the waitlist.Taught by faculty members and graduate students in the UIC School of Architecture, HiArch builds foundational skills in architectural drawing, design, and problem-solving. In the program, students work through design exercises, receive one-on-one feedback from instructors and current UIC students, and engage in group discussions and tutorials. HiArch is designed to be an introduction to studying architecture at the college level, though students do not need to have previous experience with drafting or model-making techniques. Week 1: July 15–19, 2024 /  Week 2: July 22–26, 2024

Girls’ Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp is an annual week-long camp designed to give academically talented high school girls (rising 9th-12th graders) an opportunity to focus on one of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace, bioengineering, chemical, materials, electrical, mechanical, and computer science. For more information about GAMES Camp, please go to https://wyse.engineering.illinois.edu/summer-camps/

The Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering (WYSE) program offers a week-long residential camp for students interested in learning about different engineering disciplines offered at UIUC. The Exploring Your Options Camp invites all rising 11th-12th graders, while Discover Engineering invites all rising 9th-10thgraders. The WYSE program also offers three specialized tracks: Exploring Mechanical Science & Engineering for rising 11th-12th graders, Discover Bioengineering for rising 9th-10th graders, and Exploring Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (NPRE) for rising 11th-12th graders. For more information about WYSE Camps, please go to https://wyse.engineering.illinois.edu/summer-camps/

Illinois Aerospace Institute (IAI) is a one-week residential program for students interested in learning about aerospace engineering and aviation. Among the activities, students will design and build a model boost glider and a model payload rocket. 
Enrollment in the programs are limited to ensure the quality of the academic experience. All camps have a selective admissions process based on academic performance, a written essay and a teacher recommendation. Placement in a camp is contingent on when the application is completed, so please have students apply soon to ensure placement in their desired camp. The application deadline is April 15, 2018, or until camps are full. With the help of corporate sponsors, there are scholarships available to students who need financial assistance for the tuition payment.
Additional information can also be obtained by contacting our office at 217-244-3517 or [email protected].
 
University of Chicago Programs  https://summer.uchicago.edu/pre-college-students
Chicago EYES (Educators and Youth Enjoy Science) on Cancer is a cancer research training program for high school and college students interested in careers in biomedicine. The program also welcomes secondary science educatorshttps://www.uchicagomedicine.org/cancer/education-outreach/student-education/high-school-undergraduate/eyes

For two consecutive summers, participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers at the university. Rigorous research training is complemented with a cancer-based summer lecture series, year-round career development and skill-building workshops, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to participants’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium to showcase participants’ work across basic, translational, clinical, and population-based areas of cancer research.
 
SHE (Summer Healthcare Experience) in Oncology is a virtual, multi-institutional program for high school students interested in science and medicine. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/cancer/education-outreach/student-education/high-school-undergraduate/she

Over the course of two weeks, SHE trainees collaborate on a genetics-based research project, and patient case study project, to explore key facets of cancer science and care. Trainees also participate in daily faculty lectures, panel discussions, and skill-building workshops, acquiring knowledge and networks for next steps on biomedical career pathways.

SHE in Oncology is funded by a grant from the American Cancer Society in affiliation with the ResearcHERS initiative to support women-led cancer research. Programming is delivered in part through a partnership with eCLOSE Institute.
 
SMITH COLLEGE
Your Precollege Adventure Awaits!  Join our 1, 2 or 4-week academic and residential programs at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Our vibrant community is filled with bright minds, inspiring mentors, and lifelong friends waiting to be made.
 
 
Smith Precollege Programs are open to students entering 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2024. Smith is a residential women’s college. Our Precollege Programs offer a Smith experience for high school students. Students live in assigned housing with fellow peers and a staff of current Smith students who serve as counselors.  Each house has a live-in House Manager who provides support and guidance to both staff and students throughout the program.  DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 15, 2024.

Classes in: STEM, Women, Gender and Representation, Creative Writing, Sustainable Futures and College Readiness. Prepare for success this summer at Smith Precollege.
 
STANFORD
 
There is still time for students to apply for the 2024 Stanford Summer Humanities Institute! The application deadline is February 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a three-week residential program where rising high school juniors and seniors can explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by Stanford professors and graduate student teaching assistants. Participants tap into Stanford University's excellence in the humanities and social sciences—exploring texts and ideas, writing college-level papers, and communicating complex arguments in discussion sections and writing assignments.


OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
 
Illinois Chamber Music Festival  https://www.ilchambermusicfestival.com/The Illinois Chamber Music Festival is a great option if you are a musician looking to better your craft in a professional environment and pursue a career in music. You also get the chance to attend daily chamber music coachings, rehearsals, masterclasses, elective studies, and performances by students and faculty. You receive intensive chamber music training too. Other studies and activities include music history and theory, musical theater, conducting, international dance, and tennis. 
 

Application Deadline: April 21, 2023

Eligibility: All High school students

Program Dates: July 7, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Location: Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois

 
School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Early College Program Summer Institute
If you’re an ambitious high school student intending on pursuing a career in art, the SAIC Summer Institute is a great option. You get to attend classes and work in the studio all day—allowing you to really experience what it is like to be an artist, designer, or writer. You will learn from university faculty and practicing artists, designers, and scholars, many of whom teach in the undergraduate program. You get the chance to prepare a competitive portfolio for college admission and receive expert guidance from the undergraduate degree program admissions counselors. The program also offers college credits!   

Successful completion of the program waives the portfolio requirement for admission to SAIC's undergraduate program. A large number of ECPSI students also receive top merit scholarships to SAIC’s undergraduate degree program. https://www.saic.edu/high-school-programs/early-college-program-summer-institute. (make sure to check out scholarships and financial aid for this summer program)

 

Application: Open in January 2024

Eligibility: Ages 15-18

Program Dates: There are several sessions across the summer, you can check the website for more information.

Location: School of the Arts University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

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