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Summer opportunities for Vermont high school and middle school students


Opportunities in Vermont  |  Opportunities outside Vermont  |  Other Web sites of (summer) interest  |  Library resources

Try something different this summer — enroll in a summer learning program. Our Resource Center staff has assembled a list of interesting summer things to do. Take a look!


Opportunities in Vermont


Brattleboro Music Center — Music camps for students of all ages. Brattleboro, VT. (802) 257-4523 or www.bmcvt.org/summer.

Center for Media & Democracy — One-week camp on video production for ages 9-12. Burlington, VT. (802) 862-3966 (Megan O’Rourke, ext. 16) or www.cctv.org.

Common Ground Center — Camps for families with autistic children, Chinese culture weekend, and Lost Arts camp. Starksboro, VT. Toll-free: (800) 430-2667 or www.cgcvt.org.

Craftsbury Outdoor Center — Sculling and running camps. Craftsbury, VT. (802) 586-7767 or www.craftsbury.com.

Governor's Institutes of Vermont — Study on the campuses of Vermont colleges; for students with a strong interest in arts, science & technology, information technology, engineering, mathematics, current issues & youth activism, or Asian cultures. Speak to your high school guidance counselor, call (802) 229-4757, or go to www.giv.org.

Green Across the Pacific — A three-week environmental leadership exchange program based at Champlain College where American and Chinese students study natural resources management. Burlington, VT and China. (802) 897-5232 or www.gatp.org.

Green Mountain Club — Volunteer opportunities for all ages throughout the state. (802) 244-7037 (Shawn Flanigan, ext. 24) or www.greenmountainclub.org/page.php?id=9.

Hazen’s Notch Association — Summer day and night camps where middle and high school students develop awareness and respect for the environment, outdoor skills, self-confidence, cooperation, and leadership. Montgomery, VT. (802) 326-4799 or www.hazensnotch.org/Summer_Camp_2.htm.

Hulbert Outdoor Center —Youth wilderness trips for personal development and environmental education. Aloha Foundation, Fairlee, VT. (802) 333-3400 or www.alohafoundation.org.

Kids’ Culinary Summer Camp of Vermont — One- and two-week culinary camps where students ages 9 and older learn a wide range of culinary skills. Highgate Center, VT. (802) 868-3030 or www.kidssummercampforcooking.com.

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum — Three-week Champlain Discovery Program features a boat-building program followed by an 11-day kayaking adventure. Vergennes, VT. (802) 475-2022 or www.lcmm.org/education/summer_youth.htm.

Landmark College — A three-week, comprehensive program designed exclusively for high-potential students with dyslexia, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other specific learning disabilities. Putney, VT. (802) 387-6718 or www.landmark.edu/programs/summer/high_school_summer.cfm.

Linking Learning to Life — The Ready, Set, Work program, the TIPS program, and the College Connections program help at-risk high school students explore the world of work and college. Burlington, VT. (802) 865-5320 or www.linkinglearningtolife.org.

MedQuest Health Careers Exploration Program — A week of career development and asset-building activities on a college campus and in the surrounding healthcare community. Qualified high school students live in the residence halls, eat on campus, have access to university resources, and go to work with health professionals.

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy — Four-week language immersion program for middle & high school students to study French, Spanish, Chinese, or Arabic on the Green Mountain College Campus. Poultney, VT. (802) 296-2459 or www.mmla.middlebury.edu.

Norwich University Future Leader Camp — An adventure and challenge-based summer camp that provides students the opportunity to gain leadership and team-building skills. Northfield, VT. (802) 485-2531 or www.norwich.edu/admissions/futureleader.

Partners in Adventure — A summer camp that celebrates diverse abilities by bringing together young people who have disabilities with their non-disabled peers. Shelburne, VT. (802) 425-2638 or www.partnersinadventure.org.

Petra Cliffs Summer Mountain Adventure Training Program — Adventure day camps, climbing & sailing camps, and expeditions for ages 6-16. Burlington, VT. Toll-free: (866) 65-PETRA or www.petracliffs.com/summat.html.

Putney School Summer Programs — Opportunities for high school students to pursue their interests in visual and performing arts, writing, ESL, or farming, sustainability, & horsemanship in an independent and creative environment. Putney, VT. (802) 387-6297 or www.putneyschoolsummer.org.

Rosie’s Girls — A three-week summer day camp for girls entering sixth, seventh, or eighth grade who want to build self-esteem, physical confidence, interpersonal cooperation and leadership skills by learning and applying basic skills in carpentry and other skilled trades. Essex, Barre, Brattleboro, and Middlebury, VT. Toll-free: (800) 639-1472 or www.nnetw.org/programs_for_girls/rosies_girls.html.

School of Cinema & Performing Arts (SOCAPA) — Summer camps and programs on the Champlain College campus for 11-18 year-olds, including filmmaking, acting for film, dance, and photography. Burlington, VT. Toll-free: (800) 718-2787 or www.socapa.org.

Shelburne Farms Summer Youth Program — Environmental, conservation, and agricultural camps for youth and teens. Shelburne, VT. (802) 985-8686, ext. 341 or www.shelburnefarms.org/educationprograms/summeryouth.shtm.

UVM Engineering Summer Institute — Seven-day summer program where teams of students work on one of four engineering projects and learn from guest speakers. Apply through Governor’s Institutes of Vermont. Burlington, VT. (802) 656-8748 or www.cem.uvm.edu/summer/2009/about_summary.php.

UVM World Debate Institute — Intensive workshops on communication of ideas, public speaking, debate, and more for high school students. Burlington, VT. (802) 656-2085 or http://learn.uvm.edu/wdi.

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports — Canoeing, kayaking, sailing, tandem biking, rock climbing, and more for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Killington, VT. (802) 786-4991 or www.vermontadaptive.org.

Vermont Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp — Week-long aviation camps for ages 11-14. Rutland, VT. (802) 828-1083 or http://airports.vermont.gov/campinfo.htm.

Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council Cadet Training Program — Opportunities for high school students at least 16 years old to learn all facets of the criminal justice system at the Vermont Police Academy in Pittsford, VT. Contact the American Legion at (802) 223-7131 or www.vcjtc.state.vt.us/AmericanLegionCadetProg.htm.

Vermont Institute of Natural Science — Summer nature camps in Quechee, VT; Manchester, VT; and Hanover, NH. (802) 359-5000 or www.vinsweb.org/programs/camps/VINSCamp2009.html.

Vermont State Firefighters Cadet Summer Fire Academy — A week-long residential camp in July designed to train youth who have a serious interest in pursuing a firefighting career. Pittsford, VT. (802) 447-9715 or www.vtfirefighters.org/12.html.

Vermont Summer Jazz Camp — Week-long music day camp for students in grades 5-12. Colchester, VT. (802) 893-4943 or www.vtjazzcamp.com.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps — Summer jobs to complete high-priority conservation projects. (802) 434-3969 or www.vycc.org.

Volunteers for Peace — International volunteer work camps in the United States and abroad. (802) 259-2759 or www.vfp.org.

Young Vermont Writer’s Conference — A spring writing workshop at Champlain College where high school students study with some of Vermont’s most celebrated authors and teachers. Burlington, VT. (802) 865-6451 or www.champlain.edu/Young-Writers-Conference.html.


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Opportunities Outside Vermont


Many colleges offer summer programs for high school students. Ask the colleges you wish to attend if they offer any summer programs similar to the following programs:

Broadreach — International summer adventures for teenagers. Toll-free: (888) 833-1907 or www.gobroadreach.com.

Camp Robotech — Program offered by the Robotech Center at Rivier College for students interested in video game design and animation. Nashua, NH. (603) 888-6102 or www.robotechcenter.com/summerprogram.html.

Experiment in International Living — International, cross-cultural education for high school students who – for three to five weeks – immerse themselves in the daily life of another culture through community service, language study, ecology, travel, or the arts. Toll-free: (800) 345-2929 or www.experimentinternational.org.

Kroka Expeditions — Summer adventure programs in the northern U.S., Canada, and other countries where students work with and live in nature to build strong character, responsibility, community, and a sense of place in harmony with nature. (603) 835-9087 or www.kroka.org/programs-summer.shtml.

National Student Leadership Conference — High school students from all 50 states participate in one- to two-week conferences across the U.S. on arts, engineering, entrepreneurship, forensic science, international business, international diplomacy, intelligence & national security, journalism, health care, law, leadership, politics, and sports & entertainment management. Toll-free: (800) 994-6752 or www.nslcleaders.org.

Office of Naval Research Science & Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) — Eight-week summer science and engineering research program in which high school students work alongside Department of Defense researchers. Toll-free: (888) 715-ASEE or http://seap.asee.org.

Sea Education Association — Incoming high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors learn science at sea and the oceanography of the Southern California Bight. Incoming high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen learn the oceanography of the Gulf of Maine. Woods Hole, MA. Toll-free: (800) 552-3633 or www.sea.edu/academics/program_highschoolprograms.asp.

Student Conservation Association (SCA) — Tuition-free, month-long, coeducational conservation work crew program. (603) 543-1700, ext. 496 or www.thesca.org.

Summer Science Program — A residential program in which high school juniors and sophomores from around the world complete a challenging, hands-on research project in celestial mechanics that strengthens connections to all areas of science. New Mexico and California. Toll-free: (866) 728-0999 or www.summerscience.org/home/index.php.

Volunteers for Peace — See above.

Windsor Mountain (formerly Interlocken Center of Experiential Learning) — Based in New Hampshire, this organization offers Student Travel for Teens, International Summer Camp, and Teen Summer Camp Jobs. Toll-free: (800) 862-7760 or www.windsormountain.org.


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Other Web Sites of (Summer) Interest


National Outdoor Leadership School — Learn wilderness and leadership skills around the world. Toll-free: (800) 710-6657 or http://www.nols.edu/.

Outward Bound — Adventure-based wilderness programs. Toll-free: (866) 467-7651 or http://www.outwardbound.org/.

Vermont Summer Camps — Listings of summer camps in Vermont. http://www.vtliving.com/summercamps/, http://www.vermontcamps.org/, or www.kidsvt.com/listings/Default.aspx?CategoryID=2.


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Library resources


The VSAC Resource Center library also has a number of useful books to help make your summer productive and profitable. You may borrow any of them by visiting the VSAC Resource Center in downtown Winooski, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Friday. You may also borrow books through interlibrary loan. Ask your local or school librarian to request them for you. (Our library catalogue is online for your convenience — http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch.)


 

Updated: February 2009

Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, 10 East Allen Street, PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
Call: 800-642-3177 toll-free or Burlington area 802-655-9602 • Fax: 802-654-3765 • E-mail: info@vsac.org

The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.





 
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