10 Hot Ideas For A Cool Summer - summer education for high school students; includes directory - Brief Article - Directory

Careers and Colleges, March, 2001 by Traci Mosser

Bored by the thought of another summer sleeping till noon and hanging out at the mall? Here's our list of 10 exciting summer learning experiences available to high school students.

Note: All offer scholarships, financial aid, or flexible payment plans.

1 Earth watch Institute Choose from more than 100 hands-on research expeditions all over the world in agriculture, archaeology, ecology, wildlife management, and more. DURATION: 7 to 21 days, year-round. COST: Varies. Average trip costs $1,600. CONTACT: Earthwatch Institute, 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100, Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754; (800) 776-0188; E-mail: info@earthwatch.org; Web: www.earthwatch.org

2 ActionQuest Live aboard a 51-foot yacht or catamaran and voyage to some of the world's most beautiful places, including the Galapagos Islands, Australia, and Tahiti. Some trips involve research in marine biology and oceanography. DURATION: 3-week sessions, June to August. COST: $3,175 to $4,575. CONTACT: ActionQuest Programs, P. O. Box 5517, Sarasota, FL 34277; (800) 317-6789; E-mail: info@actionquest.com; Web: www.actionquest.com

3 Interlochen Arts Camp Hone your artistic talents at this renowned arts camp, which offers classes in music, dance, theater arts, visual art, and creative writing. DURATION: 4-and 8-week sessions from June 16 to August 13. COST: $2,850 to $4,490. CONTACT: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Admissions Office, P. O. Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643; (231) 276-7472; E-mail: admissions@interlochen.k12.mi.us; Web: www.interlochen.org

4 American Field Service Live with a host family and immerse yourself in the language and culture of another country in Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, or Africa. DURATION: 4- to 8-week sessions, June to August. COST: $3,395 to $4,495. CONTACT: Program Admissions, AFS Intercultural Programs, Info Center, 310 SW 4th Ave., Suite 630, Portland, OR 97204; (800) AFS-INFO; Web: www.afs.org/usa

5 World Horizons International Take part in a community service program in the Caribbean, Central America, Samoa, Hawaii, or Utah. DURATION: 4- to 5-week sessions starting in June. COST: $3,600 to $4,200. CONTACT: World Horizons International, P. O. Box 662; Bethlehem, CT 06751; (800) 262-5874; E-mail: worhorin@wtco.net; Web: www.world-horizons.com

6 Junior Statesmen Summer School Develop an understanding of American government at this leadership program held at Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Northwestern and Georgetown. DURATION: 4-week sessions in June and July. COST: $3,100. CONTACT: Admissions Director, The Junior Statesmen Summer School, 60 E. Third Ave., Suite 320, San Mateo, CA 94401; (800) 334-5353; E-mail: jsa@jsa.org; Web: www.jsa.org

7 Adventure Treks Climb snow-covered volcanoes, backpack on a wilderness beach, or sleep under the stars in the Pacific Northwest. DURATION: 16 to 27 days in June, July, and August. COST: $1,895 to $3,695. CONTACT: Adventure Treks, P. O. Box 1321, Flat Rock, NC 28731; (888) 954-5555; E-mail: advtreks@aol.com; Web: www.kids camps.com/tours/advtreks

8 Camp Start-Up This girls-only program teaches participants how to start a business from the ground up. Hear guest speakers, including successful female entrepreneurs. DURATION: 1- to 2-week sessions in June and July. COST: $700 to $1,600. CONTACT: Camp Start-Up, Independent Means, 126 Powers Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93103; (800) 350-1816 E-mail: contactus@independentmeans.com; Web: www.anincomeofherown.com

9 Concordia Language Villages Experience what it's like to live in another country without leaving the U.S. Students in this language and cultural immersion program eat authentic cuisine and learn about the traditions of the country of their choice. DURATION: 6-day, 13-day, and 30-day stays in June, July, and August. COST: $470 to $2,125. CONTACT: Concordia Language Villages, 901 8th St. South, Moorhead, MN 56562; (800) 222-4750; E-mail: clv@cord.edu; Web: www.cord.edu/dept/clv

10 Flight Training Adventure Camps for Youth For the first three weeks of this 2-part camp you'll travel through the Southwest, developing outdoor and leadership skills; then you'll train and prepare for a private pilot's license. DURATION: 6-week sessions in June, July, August. COST: $5,950. CONTACT: Flight Training Adventure Camps for Youth, P. O. Box 1971, Fairfield, IA 52556; (515) 472-5217; Web: www.ftacamp.com