Maybe you love the outdoors. Maybe you want to be a doctor
someday. Maybe you dream of starting a business or you love acting or
music.
There are a number of opportunities
for students in North Carolina to attend programs over the summer to
enhance their learning, challenge themselves, and have fun!
Some examples of summer programs that students might be interested in are
Summer Ventures or
Governor's School,
but there are many, many more. Most summer programs for high school
students are for 2nd or 3rd year students, but there are a variety of
programs for all grade levels.
Use the link below to reach a directory of summer programs in North Carolina and explore opportunities that are available to students over the summer. Ask Mrs. Wicker for more information.
or
you
can call CFNC at 866-866-CFNC(2362) and ask about College Preparation
Opportunities (Summer Programs). They will help you identify a program
that would be a good fit for you.
Some examples of specific summer programs in North Carolina:
Cooperative Council of NC- Check out this summer opportunity! It's a great way to develop leadership skills, team building, and build connections! Camp runs June 19th- 23rd.
Heels for Success at
Chapel Hill: one day summer experience in which students will learn
about the UNC Chapel Hill campus, learn techniques for the ACT, learn
more about the college application process. This is for rising 2nd, 3rd,
or 4th years. See Mrs. Wicker if you are interested.
Youth Leadership Program:
A six-week paid internship program where students work with a
non-profit organization. There are field trips and leadership training
sessions in Raleigh. See Mrs. Wicker for more information or apply
online
here by March 31st.
The Shelton Challenge at NC State:
Week long sessions throughout June and July for students in any grade
focused on activities where students will foster leadership and teamwork
skills. See more info at
www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership.
Summer Ventures: 4-week program for students who are interested in Math and Science. Deadline to apply is January 31st:
http://www.summerventures.org/
Forensic Science Camp at App State: http://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps
For
students with a passion in science and an interest in forensics. See
this website or talk to Mrs. Wicker for more information.
LENS (Learn, Experience, Navigate, Solve) Program at Wake Forest:
A summer program based on global challenges from the end of June -
mid-July. Go to http://lens.wfu.edu/ for more information and to apply.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Governor's School Applications: Governor's
School is a 5 week academic enrichment program at the campus of Salem
College. If a student is interested in Governor's School, he or she
needs to see Mrs. Wicker by the end of September. The student must fill
out an application and the school must nominate the student for the
Governor's School Program.
4th year students are eligible to
apply in any area: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, or
Performance/Visual Arts programs
3rd year students are eligible to apply in the Performance Art programs (eg. Instrumental Music, Choral Music, and Dance).
Out-of-State Summer Programs
Telluride
Association Summer Program: in Ithaca, New York, this program seeks
students who are motivated and interested in contributing to society. It
is free to attend. Visit www.TASP.tellurideassociation.org for more
information.
Stanford
Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs: Seven different programs for students
from 8th-12th grade. Find out more info here:
https://summerinstitutes.stanford.edu/
Ask
Mrs. Wicker for more information if you are interested in a specific
summer program, or if you want help finding one that's right for you!