Earthwatch Institute: --Earthwatch supports critical research programs in more than 30 countries. Earthwatch enables people to join any of the research teams as a volunteer. Teen teams confront the problems of climate change, habitat loss, wildlife management, ocean health, and more. Teens capture critical data on species, cultures, and ecosystems. They learn from leading scientists and mentors. They develop skills through hands-on research. They gain life changing experience for college applications and resume and become better informed citizens of the world through cultural immersion. For teen team videos, more details, and a complete list of 2009 Teen Teams visit Earthwatch.org/TeenTeams

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International Student Exchange Program:--To qualify for ASSE exchange year, you must be no younger than 15 nor older than 18 and half years of age. You can either do year long program, International Teen Twin Program or summer programs. You will get a firsthand experience with another country’s culture and way of life, and you will be able to improve your foreign language skills dramatically. For more information visit our website www.asse.com

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Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs:--Offers students entering their junior or senior year of high school the opportunity to study in an intense setting for six weeks in the summer. The Advanced Placement/Early Action program allows you to choose two courses in a variety of subjects that can earn you college credit. For program dates and more details regarding the summer programs visit www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college Students must be 16 and have completed 10 th grade before the start of the program. More information on file in Guidance.

Alfred University: Located in the Finger Lakes section of New YorkState, AU summer programs include Art Portfolio Prep, Astronomy, Creative Writing, Theater, Equestrian, Swimming, Lacrosse, Football, and Tennis. Summer academic institutes are for rising 10th-12 th graders. For more information, visit www.alfred.edu/summer.

American Collegiate Adventures: pre-college enrichment for high school students. They college credits, community service, cultural and language immersion, internships, SAT prep. Locations include: DC, Philadelphia & Boston; Madison, WI; Florence, Italy; Seville Spain; and Costa Rica & Panama; For more information, call 800-509-7867 or visit www.acasummer.com.

American Legion Boys State Program: Program, which is open to males who have completed Junior year, emphasizes the necessity of future active participation as a citizen in the government process to insure continuing freedoms and rights. Weeklong program includes visits to US NavalAcademy and Maryland Legislature. For application or more information, visit www.mdlegion.org, click on BoysState.

American University School of Communication: Open to students in grades 9-12, the program is designed for students with an interest in film, journalism, multimedia and communication. 30 non-credit courses run one to four weeks. For more information, visit www.soc.american.edu/highschool.html, click on Summer @ SOC.

AYUSA Global Youth Exchange: Choose from over 40 study abroad programs in 16 different countries. Cultural exchange scholarships available. For more info, visit www.ayusa.org.

National Science Youth Camp: Outstanding opportunity for graduating High School students. Applications to attend the 2009 National Youth Science Camp are now available online at www.nysc.org/2009. Two graduating high school students will be selected to represent Maryland at the all-expense paid honors program which will be held from July 1 through July 25, 2009. To apply, please download the application packet from www.nysc.org/2009 and follow the enclosed instructions. For questions about the application process, please contact Ms. Mary M. Thurlow at 410-767-0329 or by email at mthurlow@msde.state.md.us. The NYSC is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com).

AFSUSA: High School Exchange Programs: Choose from over 40 study abroad programs in over 50 different countries. For more information, call 1-800-AFS-INFO, or visit afsinfo@afs.org or www.afsusa.org.

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE : Join us for 9 days and 8 night in late June at ChamplainCollege in Burlington, VT for the 6 th annual summer institute in information technology. Explore and create digital video, game design, web strategy and design, html and object oriented programming. Visit www.champlain.edu to apply.

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY : ClemsonUniversity is pleased to offer the opportunity to expand your academic abilities through enrichment programs. Contact Nell Coffey

864-656-1480 or visit summer science@clemson.edu .

ELIJAH CUMMINGS YOUTH PROGRAM IN ISRAEL : Student participants learn and develop skills that will help to become a cadre of future leaders who will promote interethnic understanding and racial and religious tolerance. For more info call 410-542-4850 or visit www.ECYP.org

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAM: Customized programs for every age. Double reading speed in textbooks and triple reading in easier reading materials. The comprehension, concentration and retention techniques will enable you to remember more.

SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS: Study America: PennState, Univ of Colorado at Boulder. Study Abroad: Summer Study in Paris at the Sorbonne. Pre-college programs. Visit www.summerstudy.com or call 800-666-2556.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY : For information on the summer scholars pre-college program visit www.summerscholars.gwu.edu. or call 202-242-6802

NATIONAL SPACE CLUB: Provides students with an opportunity to experience how R&D organizations operate on a day-to-day basis. Participants will be assigned to work with a technical professional in a field related to the student’s stated interest. Areas of interest include earth and space system science, computer science and engineering. After completing the internship, students are able to make more informed decisions regarding their university-level studies and career focus. For more information, please visit www.spaceclub.org/scholars.html.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY SUMMER INSTITUTE: This program is a three week for credit summer program for rising seniors who want to learn about the integration of technology concepts and management principles. The M&TSI is designed to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for successful linking technology and management concepts in the 21 st century.