Summer is an excellent time to immerse yourself in opportunities that will provide learning experiences and set you apart from other candidates on scholarship and post-secondary school applications. Check out the programs below!

Summer Institute for the Gifted

The Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), offered at some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States, is a high quality summer program for academically talented students between the ages of 10 and 17. Students choose from a variety of SIG courses, all of which focus on creativity, fun and unique academic challenges. In addition to academics, the SIG experience includes: connecting with peers in a community of like-minded learners, qualified instructors with extensive knowledge in their discipline, developing long-lasting and meaningful relationships, and increasing in self-confidence.  

To learn more about this great opportunity click:  http://www.giftedstudy.org/

Summer Honors Program at the Cook Honors College through IUP 

Academically talented, rising high school juniors and seniors from across the country are invited to apply for this summer program.  Students will choose from discipline based courses such as business, anthropology, mathematics, communication, psychology, and many others, which are conducted by IUP faculty members and local professionals. Students will also have an opportunity to engage in college life and explore the campus planetarium, music hall, library, etc . 

 To learn more click :  https://www.iup.edu/admissions/honors/summer/

Envision Career and Leadership Programs

Numerous hands-on and rigourous summer programs matching a variety of careers are offered through Envision Career. Programs typically run from between six days and two weeks and take place at pretigious schools throughout the United States including Stanford University, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins Universtiy, Yale University, and University of Chicago. Students may receive college credit through George Mason University.

To learn more click:     https://www.envisionexperience.com/

Messiah College Young Writers' Workshop

Students entering grades 9-12 have an opportunity to improve their skills as young writers. Commuter and Residential options are available. 

To learn more click: https://www.messiah.edu/homepage/965/young_writers_workshop

Messiah College Young Filmakers' Workshop

Students entering grades 10-12 will learn and practice college-level filmmaking skills. Commuter and residential options are available.

To learn more click: https://www.messiah.edu/info/22263/young_filmmakers_workshop