WMU College of Aviation:  Announcing Day-Long Flight Science Camp on 11/21/09 and Day-Long Aviation Maintenance Camp on 11/7/09.  The purpose of these camps is to introduce students to the fields of aviation flight and/or maintenance through hands-on activities.  For more information, contact the College of Aviation at 269-964-6375.

The United States Military Academy at West Point, NY will host 2 week long summer sessions for high school juniors, in order to gain a better understanding of academy life.  Deadline to apply is April 1, 2010, and applications are online at www.admissions.usma.edu.

Announcing the University of Michigan Medical School’s 2010 Summer Science Academy.  Program dates are June 13-June 26, 2010.  Deadline for application is March 13, 2009, and application can be found at www.med.umich.edu/medschool/ssa/.

Interested in becoming a foreign exchange student?  Visit www.afsusa.org for more information, the application process, and how to get help in getting the funds you need.

Attention students interested in the military:  the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) may be the right fit for you.  For more information on applying, and how you can go to college and they will pay the bill, visit www.nrotc.navy.com.

MSU Office of Gifted and Talented Education:

The MI/Shiga, Japan Exchange Program for students grades 9 - 11, sends 20 MI students to stay with a host family in the prefecture, or state, of Shiga in Japan.  Students depart from MI on June 23rd, returning on July 11th. During your stay you'll be introduced to the Japanese educational system, family life and all aspects of Japanese culture.  While previous study of Japanese language is helpful, it is not necessary in order to participate in the program.  MI students will then host their Japanese student in their homes from September 2 - 19th.  For application information go to www.gifted.msu.edu and review the Shiga program.  The deadline to apply is February 8, 2010.

China Adventure bring students, grades 10 - 12, to the MSU campus for one week, June 13 - 18, learning the language, traditions, history and culture of this country, followed by two weeks of travel in China.  Beginning in Beijing, on to Jinan, then Xi'an to see the terra cotta warriors, Suzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai, students will experience the history, arts, language, religion and people of China.  For application information got to www.gifted.msu.edu and review the China Adventure program.  The deadline to apply is March 12, 2010.

Cornell University Summer Programs:  several summer programs for high school students who excel in math and science, and want to learn more about careers in engineering.  For more information, visit www.engineering.cornell.edu.

Columbia University is offering 2010 Summer High School Programs for juniors and seniors.  For more information, log on to www.ce.columbia.edu/hs.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD):  announcing several summer programs for high school students.  Students must be nominated by a teacher or counselor to be considered, and nominations must be received by April 1, 2010.  For more information, visit www.scad.edu/summer.

George Washington University Pre-College Program 2010:  summer sessions include election politics, biomedical engineering, robotics, and many more.  For more information, please visit www.precollege.gwu.edu.

Stanford University High School Summer College:  offers many courses such as biology, fiction writing, computer science, calculus and many more.  More info found at www.summer.stanford.edu.

Michigan Tech:  offers many summer programs for high school students.  Applications and detailed information can be found at www.youthprograms.mtu.edu.

2010 Young People’s Citizenship Seminar at Northwood University, Midland, MI:  this four-day seminar sponsored by Michigan Farm Bureau, provides students with a wealth of knowledge about our democratic process and equips them with a working knowledge of local, state and national government.  Potential students may obtain information at www.michiganfarmbureau.com/ypcs.

Talented Youth Summer Program 2010:  for students in grades 10-12---a credit bearing program that combines academic learning, reflective thinking, cultural exchange and community exploration into a 3-week adventure.  Dates are in July, 2010 in Hong Kong.  More information in the Counseling Office or visit http://talent.ust.hk.

Student Essay Contest sponsored by the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney:  essay contest designed to engage high school students and encourage them to utilize their writing talents in commemorating the theme of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week—Fairness, Dignity, Respect.  Contest deadline is April 2, 2010.  Monetary awards for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place.  More information in the Counseling Office.