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News and Announcements
Summer Enrichment Programs
If you are a college bound student, it is often beneficial to participate in summer enrichment programs. As you explore the different options for college, participating in a summer enrichment program can often be beneficial. These programs will vary in length and cost, and many will have admission criteria that must be met. As we receive information on these programs we will list them here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the guidance office at (714) 662-7485.InnerSpark The California State Summer School for the Arts (INNERSPARK) is seeking the most talented high school-aged visual, literary, media and performing artists in California. Students selected through the competitive application process will attend one of the country's premier summer arts institutes on the campus of the California Institute of the Arts, in Valencia from July 10th - August 6th, 2010. Instruction is offerred in the fields of Animation, Music, Dance, Film and Video, Theatre, Creative Writing and the Visual Arts. The 520 students accepted will have a unique opportunity to spend four weeks studying and working with professional artists, writers and performers of national stature. Students who successfully complete the program will receive three units of California State University extended education credit. The comprehensive fee of $1,485 will cover room, board and tuition for the four-week session. Applications must be postmarked by February 27, 2010. If you have any questions or for more information contact us at (916) 274-5815 or by email to application@innerspark.us. Pre-College Programs California College of the Arts is offering their 24th annual Pre-College Program from June 28th - July 23rd, 2010. Approximately 250 students from around the country attend Pre-College each year. Students have the opportunity to study art or creative writing in an intensive art school setting while earning 3 college credits. Students may choose from: Creative Writing, Architecture, Animation, Digital Camera, Drawing-Painting, Drawing-Paintmaking, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration-Printmaking, Industrial Design, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Photography: Black & White, Photography: Color, Photography: Digital, Sculpture-Drawing & Painting, and Textiles. Classes are held on CCA's beautiful and historic Oakland campus. More information and a downloadable application are available at www.cca.edu/precollege or contact Corisa Morena at (800) 447-1278. Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy The Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) offers a summer language immersion program for pre-college students. The four-week residential camp will begin in July and offer Arabic, Chinese, French, German and Spanish at Green Mountain College in Vermont and at Oberlin College in Ohio. For more information visit www.mmla.middlebury.edu. OxBridge Academic Programs The OxBridge Academic Programs are aimed at advanced students who have the desire and motivation to enrich themselves intellectually while immersing themselves in a foreign culture. There are over 100 different courses in subjects from Archeology to Zoology. The programs in France and Spain offer all levels of language courses as well. To request brochures or for more information contact (800) 828-8349 or visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com. 35th Annual Summer Leaders Seminar United States Military Academy - West Point West Point has been identified as the "Best College in the Country" by Forbes magazine. The United States Military Academy will host two sessions of the 35th Annual Summer Leaders Seminar in 2010. The first session is scheduled for May 29th through June 4th, the second session will be June 5th through June 11th. The Summer Leaders Seminar provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military, and leadership development programs at a service academy featuring small classes, a caring faculty, professional career preparation, and a foundation for future graduate study. We are looking for juniors who are in the top fifth of their class; pursuing a college-preparatory curriculum; strong PSAT scores; and demonstrated leadership potential. If you are interested in our program please contact the guidance office at (714) 662-7485 for more information. Applications should be completed online prior to April 1, 2010. Applicants will be notified of their admission status by May 1. West Point reserves the right to schedule the attendees in either of the two sessions. http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com |
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