OHIO SUMMER CAMP/WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

Program: A.C.E. Academy 2018

Description: Spend a week this summer learning about careers in aeronautics. This program is for incoming

10th, 11th, and 12th graders and will run June 11-15th on the Kent State University Campus. Program

website: https://www.kent.edu/cae/ACEcamp

Program: Baldwin Wallace University Summer Music Institute for High School Students, Middle School

Students, and Upper Elementary Students

Program Description: The Baldwin-Wallace College Summer Music Program is designed to provide students

with the opportunity to enhance their music skills during the summer. A variety of sessions are offered

through the summer program, which include: Conservatory Summer Intensive, Musical Theatre Overtures,

Band Camp, Piano Camp, and more. Participants: High school students, middle school students, and upper

elementary students. Program website: https://www.bw.edu/community-music-school/summer/

Program: Bowling Green Summer Music Institutes for High School Students

Program Description: Bowling Green University offers a Summer Music Institute for high school students

that consists of a variety of camps. The camps are designed to enhance the musical skills and abilities of

participants. The Summer Music Institute camps include: Double Reed Camp, Brass Camp, Piano Camp,

Vocal Arts Camp, Recording Camp, Sax Camp, and Musical Theatre Camp. Participants: High school students

and middle school students. Program website: http://www.bgsu.edu/musical-arts/events/community-

programs/summer-music-institute.html

Program: Broadway Summer Camps for Teens

Program Description: Playhouse Square’s annual Broadway Summer Camp for teens (14-19) is designed for

students who take acting, dance or singing lessons; participate in school or community stage productions;

and/or dream of going on to perform in college or even professionally. Program website:

http://www.playhousesquare.org/education-engagement-main/broadway-camp-for-teens

Program: Creative Arts Academy Summer Program - (ages 6-18)

Description: Programs related to music, dance, and performing arts at Tri-C campus locations. Program

Webpage: http://www.tri-c.edu/arts-and-entertainment/creative-arts-academy/summer-camps.html

Program: Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College Program

Program Description: Available for current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors to earn college credits,

experience college life, study with professional artists and designers, learn about careers in art and design,

meet with a CIA admissions counselor and build your portfolio. Program Website:

http://www.cia.edu/continuing-education/pre-college

Program: Dennison University Johnathan Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

Program Description: Current sophomores, juniors, and seniors can participate in a weeklong residential

camp in a program that brings the discipline of a professional writers’ conference to high school writers.

Sessions in the student’s genre of choice are supplemented by individual conferences with faculty and

structured writing time. Deadline: March 4th. Program Website: https://reynolds.denison.edu/program-

details/

Program: Hiram Emerging Writer’s Program

Program Description: Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Residential. Program Website:

http://www.hiram.edu/summerathiram/emerging-writers-workshop for more information. Contacts- 330-

569-6118 or luschekk@hiram.edu

Program: iD Tech Camps – Held at Various Universities in Ohio (and beyond)

Program Description: Code, game, and create at the world’s #1 summer tech camp! Student’s ages 7-18 can

learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3D characters, build websites,

print 3D models, and more! These weeklong, day and overnight summer programs are held at prestigious

campuses in Ohio (Case Western Reserve, Xavier University, and Ohio State University) and nationwide,

including Stanford, Caltech, Rice, Northwestern, Emory, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, and more. Summer

program website: https://www.idtech.com/

Program: Kenyon College Summer Writing Program for High School Students

Program Description: Kenyon College offers a summer writing program for high school students (ages 16-

18). The program is designed to help students enhance writing skills, creativity, and critical thinking.

Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, develop their ideas in writing, participate in

discussions and share their work. Participants: High school students – ages 16-18. Program website:

http://www.kenyonreview.org/workshops/young-writers/

Program: Malone University Academic Summer Camps

Program Description: Malone University (MU) will host 10 varied academic camps, complete with hands-on

activities, field trips, social activities, and meals in the campus dining commons. Camps include: APPLIED &

SCIENTIFIC PSYCHOLOGY, CHAMBER MUSIC, COMPUTER SCIENCE, CREATIVE WRITING, JAZZ WORKSHOP,

NURSING SCIENCE CAREERS, THEATRE, WORSHIP, MUSIC ZOO/WILDLIFE BIOLOGY Participants: Rising 10th

through 12th graders (Chamber Music Camp is open to 7th through 12th graders) Program website:

http://www.malone.edu/summercamps/

Program: MD Summer Camp for High School Students at OSU

Program Description: Ohio State University’s Summer MD Camp provides students with an opportunity to

learn about the field of medicine and gain insight into pursuing a career in the medical field. Students have a

chance to examine a variety of careers in the field of medicine and healthcare including biomedical research

and who are considered an underrepresented minority or disadvantaged student in medicine. The summer

program also provides students with an opportunity to experience college life. Participants: High school

students Program website:

https://medicine.osu.edu/students/diversity/programs/md_camp/pages/index.aspx

Program: Miami University in Ohio Summer Scholars Program for High School Students

Program Description: This program provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses at

Miami University. Students can choose courses from a variety of subject areas. Participants: High school

students – rising juniors and seniors. Program website: http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-

school/summer-scholars/

Program: Music School Settlement Summer Music, Dance, and Theatre Camps

Program Description: Camps available for students ages PK - 18 for varied skill levels, offered throughout

summer dates. Program website: http://www.themusicsettlement.org/music-instruction/offerings/camps

Program: Muskingum University High School Summer Music Theater

Program Description: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for this intense week of

musical activities including daily movement classes, acting, singing, recreation, master classes, voice lessons,

and scenes performance Program Website: http://www.muskingum.edu/dept/music/camp.html

Program: Oberlin College Summer Vocal and Instrumental Music Programs for High School Students

Program Description: The Oberlin Conservatory of Music offers intensive summer music programs for high

school students. Students receive coaching, instruction, and mentoring from faculty members. Students

have the opportunity to learn technical skills, attend performance-based classes, receive valuable feedback,

and engage in the art of performing. Participants: High school students – ages 15 and up. Program website:

http://new.oberlin.edu/office/summer-programs/index/index.dot

Program: Ohio Business Week Summer Program for High School Students at Ohio University

Program Description: Ohio Business Week is a unique summer program that provides high school students

hands-on, authentic, and real world learning opportunities in the area of entrepreneurship and business.

Students have the opportunity to gain skills in the areas of business, management, finance, marketing, and

more. Students also have a chance to explore and consider careers in the field of the business. Program

website: http://www.ohiobusinessweek.org/

Program: Ohio Leadership Institute – Summer Leadership Camps for High School Students and Middle

School Students

Program Description: The Ohio Leadership Institute provides students with the opportunity to build,

enhance, and expand their leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to listen to motivational

speakers and to participate in hands-on leadership building activities. Participants: High school students and

middle school students. Program website: http://www.ohioleader.com/?page_id=80

Program: Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp

Program Description: The camp is held annually at FFA Camp Muskingum and is open to students who are at

least fifteen years of age. Situated on Leesville Lake in the beautiful rolling hills of Carroll County, campers have

the opportunity to learn first-hand about Ohio’s forests and natural resources. Students who have completed 8th

-12th grade this spring are able to apply. Program website: http://www.ohioforest.org/?page=ForestryCamp

Program: Ohio Northern University Summer Honor Program

Program Description: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who meet the “gifted” guidelines can apply. This

year’s program includes eleven in-depth courses scheduled by month. Each runs one week. Students may

sign up for more than one week. Program Webpage:

http://www.onu.edu/academics/summer_academic_and_honors_institute

Program: Ohio State University Summer Music Programs High School Students, Middle School Students,

and Upper Elementary Students

Program Description: The Ohio State University offers a variety of summer music programs and camps for

teenagers and kids. These include: Clarinet Academy, Double Reed Camp, Flute Workshop, Strings

Workshop, Marching Band Camp and more. Participating students have the opportunity to receive

instruction, learn valuable musical skills, and practice performing. Participants: High school students, middle

school students, and upper elementary students. Program website: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp

Program: Ohio State University Ross Mathematics Summer Program for High School Students

Program Description: The Ross Program at the Ohio State University is an intensive summer experience

designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. During those six weeks,

students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery. Participants: High School Students ages 14 –

18. Program website: http://u.osu.edu/rossmath/

Program: Ohio State University Women in Engineering Summer Program for High School Students Program

Description: The Ohio State University offers an engineering program for 10th and 11th grade female

students. The program provides an opportunity for students to explore careers in engineering, participate in

hands-on activities, and learn from experts. Students have a chance to learn about different facets of

engineering, get a taste of college life, and connect with peers, undergraduate students, and faculty.

Program website: https://wie.osu.edu/wie-rise

Program: Ohio Supercomputer Computer and Technology Summer Program for High School Students

Program Description: The Supercomputer Center Computer and Technology Program provides a residential

program for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year. The programs includes

opportunities for students to participate in project-based experiences and hands-on learning. Students have

the chance to engage activities such as working with peer teams, using supercomputers for practical

applications, conducting computer network forensics, and designing computer games. Participants: Current

10th, 11th or 12th grade students. Program website: https://www.osc.edu/education/si

Program: Ohio University Media Summer Workshop

Program Description: Learn audio and music, video and animation, social media, and specializations in

Academic areas. Participants: current HS students. Program Webpage: http://mediaschool.ohio.edu/hsmw

Program: Ohio University High School Journalism Workshop

Program Description: Juniors or seniors with at least a B average will take part in a flexible multimedia

journalism curriculum, attend general session discussions on journalism trends, legal issues, and careers,

receive feedback from award winning faculty and professional journalists on their scholastic publications

and productions, work as part of a team to report and produce news as part of a converged newsroom

Program Website: http://scrippsjschool.org/hsjw/

Program: Otterbein University Essex Camp

Program Description: Offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to explore the arts, sciences

and humanities through a set of seminars, hands-on workshops, and field trips. This residential school

encourages social interaction and peer discussion so that students are challenged intellectually and

artistically and develop a better understanding of their abilities and talents in their lives and in society.

Program Website: http://www.otterbein.edu/public/About/Community/summercamps/essex-camp.aspx

Program: Summer Courses at Stone Lab

Program Description: This biological field station, F.T. Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island at Put-in-Bay,

Ohio offers hands-on courses (meet daily for one week) for high school students who have completed a high

school biology course. Students can earn 3-quarter hours of college credit. For more info call: 614- 292-8949

Program Website: https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/education/stonelab/apply

Program: University of Akron, Women in Engineering Summer Camps

Program Description: For girls entering 9th – 12th grade

Program Website: http://www.uakron.edu/engineering/beyond-the-classroom/women-in-

engineering/outreach-camps.dot Day camps and residential camps available.

Program: University of Cincinnati Summer Engineering Program for High School Students in Ohio

Program Description: The University of Cincinnati Summer Engineering Program is designed for students

interested in learning about engineering. Students have the opportunity to learn about different areas in the

engineering field. Students will be able to learn and complete hands-on projects to better understand the variety

of different engineering fields. Students will also have the opportunity to visit various corporate engineering

plants, to meet professional engineers, and see engineering work in action. Students also take part in teamwork

activities, group projects and sessions to learn about college preparation, approaches to teamwork, and

professional development. Program website: http://ceas.uc.edu/future_students/Activities/Summer_Camps.html

Program: University of Dayton, School of Engineering Summer Programs

Program Description: UD provides two summer camp options, designed to provide students with the

opportunity to learn from professional engineers and experience the teamwork, imagination and talent they

use everyday to bring visions for change to life. Program websites:

http://go.udayton.edu/engr/honors_camp / https://udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-

programs/women_in_engineering_summer_camp/index.php

Program: University of Toledo Youth Nations Summer Leadership Program for High School Students

Program Description: Youth Nations is a week-long interactive global leadership experience where high

school students experience college life while competing in a persuasive presentation competition for

University of Toledo scholarships. The week focuses on creating an opportunity for students to learn from

our skilled faculty about issues that face our world and develop a plan to solve world problems. Participants

will have the opportunity to work with a team to present a plan to change the world and compete for the

chance to win a UT scholarship. Students will have a real college experience. Students will stay on campus in

our residence halls, spend time with expert faculty, and use the Student Recreation Center. Participants:

High school students between their junior and senior year. Program website:

http://www.utoledo.edu/honors/youthnations/

Program: US Performing Arts Summer Camps

Program Description: US Performing Arts Camps (est. 2001) is the premier network of summer programs in

the performing arts and media in the US for students 11-20 years of age. Program website:

www.usperformingarts.com

Program: Wright State University Pre-College Summer Programs for High School Students

Program Description: Wright State University offers pre-college programs for current K-12 students in the

summer. Students have the opportunity to study topics of interest, learn about Wright State, and experience

life on a college campus. Program website: https://www.wright.edu/student-affairs/pre-college-programs

Program: Youngstown State University Summer Honors Institute for High School Students

Program Description: Youngstown State University offers summer honors programs for 10th – 12th grade high

school students. Students who participate have the opportunity to explore high interest topics, meet

university faculty members, utilize university resource, and experience life at Youngstown State.

Participants: High school students Program website: http://www.ysu.edu/academics/honors-

college/summer-honors-institute