Camp Invention in Troy!   (National Hall of Fame Foundation)
Entering grades 1-6                    1-800-968-4332     
 By popular demand, all Camp Invention programs feature two program favorites that continue to reinvent themselves – the renowned AMAZing Games and I Can Invent modules. Held at St Patrick Center, TROY... www.campinvention.org 
Cost: $215     

Camp Excel at Upper Valley JVS   June 13-17, 2011  Students who completed Grades 3-7.

    Keith Manier   937-778-1980  $100
Using a GPS - Modern Dance - Energy Technology - Digital Camera -Robot Technology - Creative Drama- Computer Animation - Junior CAD 

Electronics - Design, Art, Marketing - Principles of Flight

Summer Laureate held in June. Gr. 2-7  
DAY CAMP. An enriching week for bright, high-academic achievers - the scientist, the computer enthusiast, the creative thinkers. Cost $240. Students choose among several workshops. For info contact:
Dr. Lelia Boyd            513-753-9143           mailto:ellenclarke31@yahoo.com

WACO Learning Center Program

WACOairmuseum.org        lcdir@wacoaimuseum.org  937-335-9226
Rocket workshop - Wings on Strings - Young Eagles - RC radio-controlled model aircraft - Robotics Camp - Aviation Summer Camp

Kirkmont Center Summer Camp, near Bellefontaine 800-572-1748  K-12 programs

www.Kirkmontcenter.com   kirkmont@embarqmail.com 
Music, Art, Discovery - Kids Camp - Adventure - Weekend Family Camps

Junior State of America Summer Institutes on Leadership and Politics Gr 8-11  Tuition $200-550 
Princeton, Arizona State, Univ. of California at LA & Davis, University of Texas, 

Explore today's pressing policy challenges with the decision makers who are shaping the future. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a difference with the issues that affect you the most. Junior Statesmen Institutes create an interactive learning environment with elected officials, policy makers, business leaders, journalists, lobbyists and others.    

Junior State of America 3-week Summer Schools: 
Georgetown, Stanford, Princeton  Tuition $4500 
With programs at three of the most prestigious universities in the world, Georgetown, Stanford and Princeton, the Junior Statesmen Summer School provides an advanced college curriculum, dynamic skills based leadership activities, and interactive sessions with prominent politicians, journalists, academicians and other opinion leaders.

The Beijing Experience: will be open to graduates of any Junior Statesmen Summer School and will offer a course in Chinese History and Government and an introductory Chinese Language course.  Special activities include a day hike along an ancient section of the Great Wall, a trip to historic city of Xi'an, service learning opportunities, a cultural exchange program with local Chinese students, and, of course, an interactive guest speakers program.  An optional 3-day trip to Shanghai at the end of the program allows students to see the modern, economic capital of China, as well as to learn more about China’s colonial past.

HS & College credit, Politics and Communication Course.

http://www.jsa.org/summer-programs-homepage/summer-programs-homepage.html

Wright State University Pre-College Programs
http://www.wright.edu/academics/precollege
Programs are available for all K-12 through the above program link.

Grades 6-9: Law and Society, Space Quest Camp, Web Page Development, Writers Workshop, Mathematical Exploration Camp, Scientific Solutions Camp, Aerospace Engineering Camp, Dramatic Theatre Camp.

Grades 10-12: Computer Technology Institute, Forensic Science Institute, Leadership Institute, Social Psychology Institute, Journalism Institute. 
The above are RESIDENTIAL CAMPS offered throughout the summer.  Participants live for one week in campus residence halls and are supervised by a trained residential staff, on-duty 24 hours a day. 
937- 775-3135.    $525- $550     

Women in Engineering at Wright State University
March  / June
Russ Engineering Center
These special days are designed specifically for female high school students. You will learn what engineering is all about and how it relates to your interests, complete hands-on engineering projects, and meet engineers and professors to see what they do with their degrees. Students will also be able to find out more about the College's engineering and computer science programs. In addition the day will include tours of the Russ Engineering Center labs and the WSU campus. The cost of the program is $10.
Ann Wright at (937) 775-5001 or ann.wright@wright.edu  

Miami University Summer Enrichment Program  MUSEP  Gr. 4-7
Science and Math Camps- 1 week - $600     musep@muohio.edu

http://www.units.muohio.edu/eap/edt/musep/Welcome.html

University of Dayton  Gr. 10-12
Women in Engineering Summer Camp
Explore engineering on your own terms with other girls your age from across the country.  Get a taste of college life, and make new friends along the way, by staying in a dorm with other high school girls who share your interests.
937-229-3296   wie@udayton.edu

Ohio Leader Institute  http://ohioleader.com/index.php
Excellent Summer Residential Leadership Camps! 
Grades  2-12             Kelley's Island, Ohio Dominican University

Ohio Model United Nations 
OMUN is a three-day global education simulation experience that allows students in grades 6-12 to learn about the complete operations of the United Nations and its role as the world’s largest international peacekeeping and humanitarian organization.

Sr. OMUN - December 
Jr. OMUN - February 
John Lester     1-888-878-LEAD  

Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Scholarship
Application Reminder - 7th Graders             Due April 27
 There are no second chances for those qualified  7th graders who are in the 95% or better academically and who have some financial need.

www.jkcf.org -  Young Scholars Program -  How to Apply. 

Receive computers, summer programs, on line classes, camps, music and art support, etc.
continued through high school and college. 

Ohio Business Week
9th, 10th & 11th grade

Ohio Dominican and Youngstown State - June 

An exciting one week summer program that includes a “real world” business simulation, very much like “The Apprentice!”  Each student is part of a company that develops an imaginary business venture and competes for awards during the Emerging Entrepreneur Competition. This is for students who are motivated, looking for a challenge, and interested in meeting high school kids from across the state.   Ohio businesses (Including the Troy Chamber of Commerce) sponsor students for most of the cost. $625=Total cost   $450= Business sponsorship  $175 =Student cost.  Troy Chamber of Commerce will sponsor $100 for two candidates.  Final cost can be $90! Give a copy of your application to HS guidance to be eligible for Troy Chamber sponsorship..  Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Application deadline: April 30.  http://www.ohiobusinessweek.org/

Children's International Summer Village CISV  Age 11-18
http://miamico.cisvusa.org/                  mccisv@gmail.com                    937-339-0116                3-4 weeks 
Village, Summer Camp, Seminar Camps                 Financial Assistance Available.
A unique independent, non-profit, non-political volunteer organization that offers children and adults the opportunity to make new friendships worldwide and understand and appreciate different cultures. 

CAPE
Council Attracting Prospective Educators
June - University of Dayton $100
Applications Due in April 

Summer Programs at Northwestern University

http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer/

Camp GEMS  at Ohio Northern University http://campgems.onu.edu/
Camp GEMS is an engineering, mathematics and science camp designed to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in young women entering grade 7 or 8 in the fall. This 4 day-long residential camp for 48 young women will be held in July .

Ohio Northern University Summer Camps
http://www-new.one.edu/news

Wittenberg University-Camp Wise  
 Springfield, Ohio
WISE Academic Camp for high-achieving middle school students
Entering Grades 6-8     $510 residential
WISE Academic Camp
 Students get to take college classes for a week with university professors.  
BIOLOGY "The company we keep: Hissing Cockroach Society"
CREATIVE WRITING  "What Rhymes with Orange?"
DRAMA “ Acting as a Team Player”
PSYCHOLOGY "The Dreamworld behing my Eyes"

Kaleidoscope String Camp 
Gr. 4-9 $250 Day Camp

Young Women's Summer Institute
Gr. 6-7  $265 Residential at Ohio Supercomputer Center
Promotes computer, math and science skills.
 
Barb Mackey, director  (937) 327-7050 or (800) 677-7558
 bmackey@wittenberg.edu

Youth Programs/Camps Offered at Ohio State University   http://p12.osu.edu/camps.php

STONE LAB Summer Course   
Current Gr. 10- 11- 12     Lake Erie, Ohio
Bonita Cordi     email: cordi.2@osu.edu  614-292-8949  
Intro to Aquatic Biology, Insect Biology, Intro to Local Flora, Study of Birds, Field-Based Intro to Oceanography.

People to People Gr. 4-12
2-3 week programs. $3600-$5700 includes travel costs. Scholarship and fundraising help available.
Discover the most exciting way to prepare for the journey of life. Hands-on learning opportunities as you immerse yourself in the arts, sports and family life of cultures around the world. As part of a 30- to 40-student People to People delegation, you'll share your adventures with friends. Our six pre-departure orientation meetings allow you to socialize and network with your fellow delegates in the months leading up to your three-week Ambassadorship abroad. You can earn transferable high school and college credits.

http://www.studentambassadors.org/tw_students.asp  509.534.0430  info@studentambassadors.org

Case Western, Cleveland
  Equinox: Students in grades 10-12       Biochemistry, Chemistry, Advanced Creative Writing, Engineering Concepts, Genetics and Biotechnology, Intro to Computer Game Design, Physics, Pre-calculus, AP Psychology, Robotics.

 Spectrum: Grades 6-9      Algebra I,  Biology, Intro to C++, Intro to Creative Writing, Persuasion and Debate.
216-368-6735

Mentis Online     http://www.mentisonline.com/
Summer session (June -July)    Grades 3-6 
Chasing Vermeer - solving the mystery of the missing Vermeer painting - creativity and problem solving skills. 
Crime Scene Investigators - first hand account of studying one crime scene and solving the mystery that surrounds it.  The Fellowship of the Ring - a fantastic trip through Middle Earth with the Ring of power. 
Amusement Park Physics - Newton's Laws of Motion alive as students build their own model thrill ride.  
Real-Life Mysteries will take a look at some real unsolved mysteries throughout the ages including Kennedy's assassination, the Iceman's death, the King Tut murder conspiracy, the lost colony at Roanoke and more... 
Magical Literature will explore the world of magic through a different sample of literature each week including The Lord of the Rings, The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, The Tempest, Alice in Wonderland among others... 
Brain Benders is a different kind of math class that will challenge the way we think and solve problems, puzzlers, red herrings, and logic games.  
Print out a sample of the curriculum.  Print online application - email it to administrator@mentisonline.com

Referral Discount -  For every person you refer who  pays for a course, you will receive $15 off your next course (that's 10%).  

 Wendy Conklin    512-828-4139 
wendyconklin@sbcglobal.net

Summer Institute for the Gifted SIG
3 week Residential Programs  www.giftedstudy.com
High quality educational and social opportunities for gifted students.
Gr. 4-11-Amherst College, Bryn Mawr College, Drew University, Emory University, UD Berkeley, UCLA, University of Michigan, Vassar 
Gr. 7-11 - Princeton University
K-6 - Bryn Mawr College, Fairfield University, Manhattanville College, Moorsetown Friends School.

Around $4000  depending on location.

Camp Med, Toledo, Ohio
Entering 9th Gr.    (419) 383-4272  
   Science & medicine program

Junior National Young Leaders Conference

Sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council CYLC
Programs are designed to inspire outstanding youth to reach their full leadership potential while experiencing the nation and the world from a perspective unlike any other.  Gr. 6-12
 6-day spring conference or  the 10-day summer conference

National High School Leadership Conference

Young America's Foundation - A conference designed to teach about the Conservative Movement.

Chevy Chase, Maryland      800-872-1776

Presidential Classroom
Government, Politics and Issues
Alexandria, Virginia       800-441-6533
Scholars Program; Science, technology & Public Policy; Law & Justice in a Democracy; Global Business & Entrepreneurship; National Security in a Democracy; Future World Leaders Summit         $1250 - $1,400 per week.

An expanded index of Summer and Saturday Programs  

  http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/summer.htm

  U.S. Congressional Page Program

Students serve as a Congressional Page during the junior year in HS and attend Page School that teaches the junior year curriculum. Must have 3.0 GPA minimum and US Citizen. Must be appointed by a member of Congress or Senator. Send letters of interest to your two state Senators and one to your Representative expressing your interest in the program. Send your freshman  or early sophomore year. There are only 72 House Pages and 30 Senate Pages. Competition is great. 

Volunteer for local organizations, work on political campaigns, be involved, take strong classes and keep grades up. Keep tabs with  your senators and representative by phone or letter. Being a page of Congress gives students the best view of government in action!