Tips & Resources | Summer Programs

• Local summer ideas: Want to learn computer programming? How to express yourself more creatively? Put your summer vacation to use by signing up for a UW High School Summer course. Classes span a range of topics, giving you the opportunity to find out more about a subject that interests you or one that leads you to discover something new. Registration is now open and space is limited, so be sure to visit their website for details and registration information soon. UW summer courses for high school students include:
  • Sharpen Your Writing Skills (at the Seattle and Bellevue campuses)
  • Computer Programming in Java
  • PSWP Young Writers Workshop
  • Screenwriting and the Art of Storytelling, and
  • Introduction to Natural Science Illustration (NEW!)
• More summer ideas:
• Leadership, mountaineering and science for girls in the North Cascades
• The Scholar Athlete Program at Brown University includes an interesting array of options on an Ivy League campus. Brown also offers programs through The Leadership Institute including Environmental Leadership in Hawaii.
• The University of Pennsylvania offers some interesting courses from biomedical research, to forensics and theater.
• Volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S. with Landmark Volunteers
• Many colleges offer unique summer programs for juniors–a great opportunity to experience a college firsthand before committing to it. Check the web for more information.