Archived Material - Chicago Area Summer Programs 2016
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Hexacago Health Academy
For students interested in game design, art, public health, community engagement and more! A four-week summer program to provide in depth exposure to health and science through board game design. Ages 13 - 18 (rising freshmen through rising seniors) Application Deadline: 6/17/16 Program Dates: 7/11/16 - 8/5/16 9:00am - 3:00pm Cost: Free Application For more information Contact Information: camps@naturemuseum.org Peggy Notebaert Summer Camp Counselors
The Nature Museum is hiring counselors for Summer Camp. Applicants must be 16 years old by June 25, 2016 Application Deadline: 5/13/16 Program Dates: July/August Paid: $10.50 per hour For more information Contact Information: camps@naturemuseum.org Adler Teen Programs, Astro Science Workshop
The Astro-Science Workshop (ASW) is a fun, intensive program about space exploration designed for high school students in the Chicago area. This year's program will focus on MARSDROP - testing technology for the controlled landing of tiny spacecraft on Mars! Teens Application Deadline: 6/27/16 - Admission will take place on a rolling basis, so applications should be submitted ASAP! Program Dates: 7/6/16 - 7/24/16 10:00 - 3:00 Cost: $50 registration fee (fee waivers are available) For more information Contact Information: Mark Hammergren, PhD, Astronomer & Director, Astro-Science Workshop, mhammergren@adlerplanetarium.org |
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Field Museum, Explore Studio: Gameasaurus Rex
Through game design, learn how dinosaurs adapted to survive in ancient environments.
Ages 12 - 13
Preregistration open now.
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 7/1/16
9:00 - 2:00
Cost: $49, Scholarships Available
For more information
Through game design, learn how dinosaurs adapted to survive in ancient environments.
Ages 12 - 13
Preregistration open now.
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 7/1/16
9:00 - 2:00
Cost: $49, Scholarships Available
For more information
Field Museum, Design Studio: Raptors in the Sky
Create a video about the remarkable falcon, a bird that can swoop from the sky at over 230 mph.
Ages 14 - 15
Preregistration open now.
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Program Dates: 7/11/16 - 7/29/16
9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $99, Scholarships Available
Interest Form
For more information
Create a video about the remarkable falcon, a bird that can swoop from the sky at over 230 mph.
Ages 14 - 15
Preregistration open now.
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Program Dates: 7/11/16 - 7/29/16
9:00 - 12:00
Cost: $99, Scholarships Available
Interest Form
For more information
Maker MOB
Maker MOB (Mobile On-site Builders), spreading STEM to all communities. Become a mentor and learn to make things while building community and learning about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Program Dates: Participate in 3 weekend events between 4/2016 - 8/2016
Earn 20 service learning hours, please stipend for lunch
Receive a Ventra Pass to cover transportation costs
Preregister Here
Contact Information: Meghan Hausman, c-hausman@neiu.edu, 815-905-1025
Maker MOB (Mobile On-site Builders), spreading STEM to all communities. Become a mentor and learn to make things while building community and learning about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Program Dates: Participate in 3 weekend events between 4/2016 - 8/2016
Earn 20 service learning hours, please stipend for lunch
Receive a Ventra Pass to cover transportation costs
Preregister Here
Contact Information: Meghan Hausman, c-hausman@neiu.edu, 815-905-1025
After School Matters, Kuumba Lynx
Spend the summer exploring urban arts and critical knowledge with Kuumba Lynx at Uplift High School! - Hip Hop Arts Programming
Ages 14 - 22
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Cost: Free
For more information
Contact Information: 773-397-3083
Spend the summer exploring urban arts and critical knowledge with Kuumba Lynx at Uplift High School! - Hip Hop Arts Programming
Ages 14 - 22
Registration Opens: 3/14/16
Cost: Free
For more information
Contact Information: 773-397-3083
Adler Teen Programs, Volunteering
Share your love of science with others while earning service learning hours. Opportunities include lab assistant, summer camps, and more.
Teens
Application Form
For more information
Share your love of science with others while earning service learning hours. Opportunities include lab assistant, summer camps, and more.
Teens
Application Form
For more information
Summer Programs 2016 - Applications Closed
Columbia Links
A high school journalism and news literacy program.
Application Deadline: 2/12/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 3/14/16 - 5/12/16 and ALSO 2/24 or 2/25 or 3/1
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30
Earn $300
Contact Information: columbialinks@colum.edu, 312-369-8993
Columbia Links Application
For more information
A high school journalism and news literacy program.
Application Deadline: 2/12/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 3/14/16 - 5/12/16 and ALSO 2/24 or 2/25 or 3/1
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30
Earn $300
Contact Information: columbialinks@colum.edu, 312-369-8993
Columbia Links Application
For more information
UIC, Latino Health Science Enrichment Program
A 6-week program through the University of Illinois for students wanting to pursue their dreams toward careers in the medicine and health sciences.
Grades 9th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 2/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/20/16 - 7/29/16
Cost of Program: Free
Contact Information: Michael Almodovar, Kendy Oláguez, Diana Rodriguez, lahsep@uic.edu, 312-355-2529
For more information
A 6-week program through the University of Illinois for students wanting to pursue their dreams toward careers in the medicine and health sciences.
Grades 9th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 2/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/20/16 - 7/29/16
Cost of Program: Free
Contact Information: Michael Almodovar, Kendy Oláguez, Diana Rodriguez, lahsep@uic.edu, 312-355-2529
For more information
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s summer high school program, R2L NextGen
R2L NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for Latino high school students.
Grades 10th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 3/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/10/16 - 7/15/16
Cost of Program: Free
Application Form
For more information
R2L NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for Latino high school students.
Grades 10th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 3/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/10/16 - 7/15/16
Cost of Program: Free
Application Form
For more information
Field Museum, Teen Volunteer Program
Volunteer at the Field Museum
Ages 15 - 18 (by June 1, 2016)
Applications Open: 1/18/16
Application Deadline: 3/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: This program is for the 2016-2017 school year.
Mandatory meeting 5/21/16 and 5/22/16
Volunteer
For more information
Volunteer at the Field Museum
Ages 15 - 18 (by June 1, 2016)
Applications Open: 1/18/16
Application Deadline: 3/14/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: This program is for the 2016-2017 school year.
Mandatory meeting 5/21/16 and 5/22/16
Volunteer
For more information
Field Museum, Digital Learning Residency
In a 5-week paid residency, work with researchers in the Botany Department and learn digital media skills.
Ages 16 - 18 (by June 1, 2016)
Applications Open: 2/17/16
Application Deadline: 3/18/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/11/16 - 8/12/16
9:30 - 3:00
Paid
Contact Information: digitalstudio@fieldmuseum.org
For more information
In a 5-week paid residency, work with researchers in the Botany Department and learn digital media skills.
Ages 16 - 18 (by June 1, 2016)
Applications Open: 2/17/16
Application Deadline: 3/18/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/11/16 - 8/12/16
9:30 - 3:00
Paid
Contact Information: digitalstudio@fieldmuseum.org
For more information
UIC, Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAPP)
A pre-medical apprentice program that provides pathways for Latino students to prepare for professions in the medical field
Grades 9th - 11th rising
Application Deadline: 3/17/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: This program is for the 2016-2017 school year.
Cost of Program: Free
Application Form
For more information
A pre-medical apprentice program that provides pathways for Latino students to prepare for professions in the medical field
Grades 9th - 11th rising
Application Deadline: 3/17/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: This program is for the 2016-2017 school year.
Cost of Program: Free
Application Form
For more information
Adler Teen Programs, Summer Internship
Summer internship, solve problems, gain professional skills, design new experiences
For teens
Application Open: 2/8/16
Application Deadline: 3/20/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/19/16
25 hours per week
Paid
Application Form
Contact Information: youthprograms@adlerplanetarium.org
For more information
Summer internship, solve problems, gain professional skills, design new experiences
For teens
Application Open: 2/8/16
Application Deadline: 3/20/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/19/16
25 hours per week
Paid
Application Form
Contact Information: youthprograms@adlerplanetarium.org
For more information
College Connect, DePaul University, Center for Access and Attainment
Take college level classes on the DePaul campus while preparing for a successful transition to college.
Grades 11th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 3/31/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 7/29/16
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 12:00
Free
To apply email collegeconnect@depaul.edu
For more information
Take college level classes on the DePaul campus while preparing for a successful transition to college.
Grades 11th - 12th rising
Application Deadline: 3/31/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 7/29/16
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 12:00
Free
To apply email collegeconnect@depaul.edu
For more information
Chicago Summer Business Institute
Paid summer internships working in Chicago area businesses
Grades 11th - 12th rising
Applications Open: 2/1/16
Application Deadline: 3/31/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Paid Internship
Application Form
For more information
Paid summer internships working in Chicago area businesses
Grades 11th - 12th rising
Applications Open: 2/1/16
Application Deadline: 3/31/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Paid Internship
Application Form
For more information
Discover Program, NYU School of Professional Studies High School Academy
A one-week college prep and immersion program for high school students from underrepresented communities across the United States, who will be first-generation college students. Students apply as sophomores for the one-week summer intensive and continue their progress throughout the academic year via an online mentorship.
Grades 10th rising
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/17/16 - 7/23/16
Free
Application Form
For more information
Contact Information: sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu at (212) 998-7006
A one-week college prep and immersion program for high school students from underrepresented communities across the United States, who will be first-generation college students. Students apply as sophomores for the one-week summer intensive and continue their progress throughout the academic year via an online mentorship.
Grades 10th rising
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/17/16 - 7/23/16
Free
Application Form
For more information
Contact Information: sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu at (212) 998-7006
The Champions Network
A paid summer experience for Chicago high school students to learn about health careers and help improve the health of their community.
Grades 11th - 12th rising, for students at Clemente, Farragut, and Senn
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - Deadline Extended to 4/27/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/4/16
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 3:00
Paid - Public transportation vouchers will be supplied.
Contact Information: healthchampionschicago@gmail.com
A paid summer experience for Chicago high school students to learn about health careers and help improve the health of their community.
Grades 11th - 12th rising, for students at Clemente, Farragut, and Senn
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - Deadline Extended to 4/27/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/4/16
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 3:00
Paid - Public transportation vouchers will be supplied.
Contact Information: healthchampionschicago@gmail.com
Botanic Garden of Chicago, Science First
4 weeks immersed in a free, nature-based science enrichment program that engages students in a unique hands-on experience
Grades 8th - 10th rising
Application Opens: 2/2016
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/5/16 - 7/29/16 or 8/1/16 - 8/26/16
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 3:00
Free
Application Form
For more information
Contact Information: Amaris Alanis Ribeiro at (847) 835-6871
4 weeks immersed in a free, nature-based science enrichment program that engages students in a unique hands-on experience
Grades 8th - 10th rising
Application Opens: 2/2016
Application Deadline: 4/15/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 7/5/16 - 7/29/16 or 8/1/16 - 8/26/16
Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 3:00
Free
Application Form
For more information
Contact Information: Amaris Alanis Ribeiro at (847) 835-6871
Brookfield Zoo, King Conservation Science Scholars
Workshops on animals, conservation, college and careers, courses for college credit, access to scholarships
Grades 9th - 11th rising
Application Opens: 2/1/16
Application Deadline: 4/27/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: Beginning in May
Participants plan a schedule, 10:00 - 3:00
Volunteer
Application Form
For more information
Contact: King Conservation Science Scholars Program, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513, email: scholars@czs.org
Workshops on animals, conservation, college and careers, courses for college credit, access to scholarships
Grades 9th - 11th rising
Application Opens: 2/1/16
Application Deadline: 4/27/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: Beginning in May
Participants plan a schedule, 10:00 - 3:00
Volunteer
Application Form
For more information
Contact: King Conservation Science Scholars Program, Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513, email: scholars@czs.org
CoderSpace 2016 Summer Program
At an intensive 8-week program at The University of Chicago, students will learn the basic coding languages that power the web while working in teams to build websites for local clients.
Ages 14 - 17
Application Deadline: 4/29/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/19/16
Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 4:00
Application Form
For more information
Contact: demond@coderspace.org or 773-658-9598
At an intensive 8-week program at The University of Chicago, students will learn the basic coding languages that power the web while working in teams to build websites for local clients.
Ages 14 - 17
Application Deadline: 4/29/16 - APPLICATION NOW CLOSED
Program Dates: 6/27/16 - 8/19/16
Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 4:00
Application Form
For more information
Contact: demond@coderspace.org or 773-658-9598
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