The New York State Summer School of the Arts provides intensive pre-professional training programs with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies. The 2012 Schools include the Schools of Ballet, Choral Studies, Dance, Media Arts, Orchestral Studies, Theatre and Visual Arts. These schools are open to all New York State high school age students who qualify through regional auditions. Tuition assistance is available based upon financial need.
http://www.oce.nysed.gov//nysssa/Flyers/2012NYSSSAColorFlyer.pdf
Summer Institutes Office:
Phone: (518) 474-8773
Email: nysssa@mail.nysed.gov
Website: www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/
Application Deadline: Rolling admission pending availability
Fall & Spring 2011/2012 internship dates
o October – December 2011
o January – May 2012
o Summer 2012 (June-August)
CMA is an exhibition and hands on art-making space for young people ages 1-15 and their families. The mission of the Children’s Museum of the Arts is to extend the benefits of the arts to all children and their communities and to secure the future of the arts by inspiring and championing the next
generation of artists and art lovers. We work to fulfill our mission by providing authentic hands-on art experiences for children with artists, both in our art-filled interactive museum, in the community and by collecting and exhibiting children’s art.
CMA’s teen internships provides 8th-12th grade students with an opportunity to support our various early childhood, fine art and media art programs and to learn from our professionally trained teaching artists. There is also an opportunity to help our administrative staff develop our programs specifically for teen-aged audiences.
Application Information:
1. All applicants must attend a brief information interview
2. All applicants must be prepared to attend a mandatory orientation
3. All applicants must commit to a full internship term and a minimum of 3 hours a week, however how hours are allocated throughout the week is flexible
To be considered for an internship position please fill out the following:
1. Contact Information
2. Questionnaire
3. Letter of Recommendation
Please send, email or fax your completed application to:
Children’s Museum of the Arts
Attn: Rachel Rapoport
103 Charlton Street
New York, NY 10014
rrapoport@cmany.org
Phone: (212) 274-0986
Fax: (212) 274-1776
Learn more and download application: http://cmany.org/CMA%20Internship%20Application%202011.pdf
Application Deadline: January 15, 2012
February- April
In the Spring, interns design an online children’s book, and take off-site visits to other museums around New York City.
Learn more: http://www.cmom.org/learn_with_cmom/internships
Application Deadline: January 31
Saturday ROOTS
The Saturday ROOTS program is for individual teens in grades 9 to 12 and provides a longer-term engagement and deeper level of education. It’s a fun way for high school students to learn about the environment, meet teens with similar interests and develop leadership skills.
Led by environmental educators, Saturday ROOTS students learn about urban forest and ecology by participating in the ecological restoration and management of the North Woods and the Ramble. Projects include the removal of invasive plants, planting native plants and trail maintenance. Students earn community service hours for their time and regular attendance is required.
Acceptance into Saturday ROOTS is through a competitive application process. Applications are available in December for the spring semester and June for the fall semester. Get your application online.
Spring Semester: March - May
- Application Deadline: January 31
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fall Semester: October - November
- Application Deadline: September 15
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you would like more information or are interested in applying, please contact the Youth Programs department by calling 212-360-1439, or e-mail youth@centralparknyc.org .
Application Deadline: April 30
Summer Internship Program
The Summer Internship provides full-time, paid summer jobs with the Central Park Conservancy for approximately 25 high school students. Interns support the horticulture, visitor services and public programs departments.
Summer interns work five days a week with individual schedules varying depending on the position and are paid a competitive hourly wage. Every Friday all interns work together as a group to complete special projects in Central Park, or to go on trips to other parks and environmental organizations to learn about current environmental issues, meet other teens in similar internship programs and challenge themselves in new situations.
Acceptance into the internship program is through a competitive application process. While all high schools students 16 years and up are eligible to apply, preference is given to students who have participated in one of the ROOTS programs or the Spring Visitor Center Internship. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 1. Applications are available in March.
- Months: July and August
- Days: 5 days a week
- Hours: 36 or 38 hours a week depending on position
- Location: Park-wide
- Age: High school students at least 16 years old by June 1
- Application Deadline: April 30
For more information or to apply, please call 212-360-1439 or e-mail youth@centralparknyc.org
Application Deadline: February 28
Students learn about urban forest ecology and management through ecological restoration projects in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, including removing invasive plant species, planting native species, and maintenance and construction of woodchipped trails. Students earn community service hours for their time; regular attendance is required.
April and May
Mondays and Wednesdays
4-6pm
Grades 9-12
Application available in January
For more information please call 212-360-1439 or e‑mail youth@centralparknyc.org .
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions begin in January and continue until the program is full, usually sometime in May. Early application is recommended.
Dorothy West Scholarship Application Deadline: April 2, 2012
Young Writers Workshop
July 22 – August 11, 2012
A three-week summer writing program for high school students
About the Young Writers Workshop
How to Apply
Tuition and Financial Aid
Responses from Students and Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Samples of Students’ Writing
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to academically motivated and socially mature students currently in grades 9-11. Admission is selective and is based primarily on the student’s application essay and an accompanying teacher’s recommendation.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The workshop is designed as a three-week residential program. The cost of tuition, room and board, and on-campus activities is $2425.00. Tickets for off-campus activities are available at group rates. Modest financial aid is available for students with demonstrated financial need.
Dorothy West Scholarship
Students of color with demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for the Dorothy West Scholarship. This externally endowed scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and room and board. The deadline for applying is April 2, 2012. This deadline applies only to Dorothy West applicants. All others are handled as rolling admissions.A number of runners-up will also be chosen and will be eligible for lesser financial aid awards. Information about how to apply for the various scholarships will be included with your application materials. For more information about the Dorothy West Scholarship, please download the PDF.
CONTACT:
Dr. Jamie Hutchinson, Young Writers Workshop
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
84 Alford Road
Gt. Barrington, MA 01230
E-mail: jamieh@simons-rock.edu
Phone: (413)-528-7231
Application Deadline: January 23, 2012
DANCING INTO THE FUTURE
Part of BAM Education
Feb 2011—May 2012
Mon & Wed, 4:30—6pm
Grades 9—12
Free!
Dancing into the Future offers hands-on instruction in dance and choreography from an esteemed roster of professional artists. Drawing on a wide range of techniques and styles, students in our master classes will work closely with a professional choreographer to create original works of dance. Students will also have the opportunity to attend live performances from celebrated dance companies. This program will culminate in an informal performance of an original work choreographed by the students.
Download application here: http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=766
For information call: 718-636-4130 x6 or email education@bam.org
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012
CATALYST Academy
July 15–21, 2012
The CATALYST Academy is a one-week summer residential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The mission of the CATALYST Academy is to advance diversity in engineering and its related disciplines. Therefore, applications from students from backgrounds (African American, Latino/a, or Native American) critically underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math are especially encouraged.
During the CATALYST Academy, Cornell University’s world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead participants in classes, lab sessions, and project research. Social events, panel discussions, and other out-of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with Cornell faculty, staff, and students.
This summer, spend a week making new friends; experience life on a university campus; and explore the many exciting possibilities awaiting you in engineering!
Learn about the CATALYST Academy application requirements and tuition information further down on this page!
CATALYST Academy
Eligibility Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior in high school
Application Requirements
Step 1:
Complete the CATALYST Academy Online Application which includes:
- A written essay with a maximum of 500 words, explaining:
• why you want to participate in this program
• what you hope to gain from the experience
• what interests you about engineering
• what thoughts you have about your future career
Step 2:
Submit the required supporting documents listed below:
- Completed CATALYST Academy Recommendation Form from a math or science teacher or a high school counselor
- Official high school transcript
- High school profile (may be obtained from your high school guidance office)
Submit the completed required supporting documents, to the following address:
The CATALYST Academy
Diversity Programs in Engineering
146 Olin Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Tuition
CATALYST Academy tuition – $1450.00
- Includes room, board, and research supplies
- Payable after notification of acceptance
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance for tuition and/or travel is available based upon demonstrated need.
- Submit the Application for Financial Assistance in conjunction with applying for CATALYST Academy.
- Financial assistance awards will be included with the notification of acceptance.
To apply for financial assistance, submit the following:
Deadlines
Online application: 11:59pm, Thursday, March 1, 2012.
Postmark Deadline for Supporting Documents: March 1, 2012.
Admission Status Notification: mid-April, 2012.
Contact us:
DPENG@cornell.edu
607 255-6403
