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GUIDANCE ::
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Auburn University hosts a series of weeklong camps in fields such as engineering, architecture, and computer science. For more information call (334) 844-3107.
Berry College: Preparing Leaders for Ultimate Success (PLUS). This program is designed to motivate high school students (freshman – senior) to pursue postsecondary education and to also provide skills needed to be successful in college. Participants will attend classes and workshops on career exploration, study skills, and preparing for and selecting a college. For more information contact the college at (706) 238-7833 or www.berry.edu/stulife/multicultural/plus.asp.
Brown University Pre-College Summer Program: Need-based financial aid is also available. www.brown.edu/summer
Emory University School of Medicine conducts a Summer Science Academy for rising 9th-12th graders. Visit www.med.emory.edu/summercamps or contact the school at (404) 727-0016.
Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education
Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) sponsors summer enrichment camps for elementary, middle and high school students. For more information contact the director’s office at (404) 894-9879 or www.ceismc.gatech.edu.
Howard University: The National Bar Association Crump Law Camp is designed as an introduction to the American Judicial System for grades nine through 11. Students compete in mock trial and writing competitions, attend classes, and take field trips to historical sites and courthouses. Most important, students gain exposure to a college setting by residing on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C. Contact (202) 806-8262 for more information.
Medical College of Georgia Enrichment Program: Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP) introduces disadvantaged and under-represented pre-college and college students to the environment of a health sciences university with specialized seminars in learning strategies, personal development, admissions and library research. For more information contact the Office of Educational Outreach and Partnerships at (706) 721-2522.
The Organization of Black Airline Pilots and Delta Airlines sponsor a weeklong aviation summer camp. The program introduces the world of aviation to young people 14-18 years of age who are interested in becoming pilots or other aviation professionals. For more information go to www.acecamps.com.
Penn State College of Communications conducts a two-week Multicultural High School Journalism Workshop for rising 10th-12th graders during the summer. For more information go to www.comm.psu.edu/diversity.
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