RICE Summer School
Enrichment Skills Program
Enrichment and Skills Programs give students the opportunity to explore new fields and prepare for future studies. Courses are designed to highlight students' strengths and to enrich their experiences. Participants in this program receive narrative evaluations but no grades or credits.
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~edsumch/
Reach for the Stars: Students Taking Action & Reaching for Success
The Society of Vincent de Paul is accepting applications for volunteers to work as Mentors & Camp Facilitators for their Summer Day Camp program. The program runs from June 2-August 29, 2008. Candidates should be at least 16 years old. Please contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for additioanl informationand an application at michelle.gonzalez@svdphouston.org or (713) 741-8234, ext. 110.
Houston Chronicle Summer Workshop
The Houston Chronicle and the University of Houston sponsor a free, four-week summer workshop for high school students interested in journalism who will be seniors in the fall. High school students in Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend or Waller county are eligible to apply. Classes will be conducted by Houston Chronicle staff reporters, editors, photographers and graphic artists. Subjects include reporting, writing, editing, and interviewing practices and principles of photojournalism, graphics and newspaper design. For more information and an application, please visit www.chron.com/hjw
Children's Museum
Youth Volunteers Needed
Junior Volunteers are required to be 14 years of age prior to beginning the program and no older than 17 years old. The deadline to apply is May 2, 2008. For more information please contact kfitch@cmhouston.org or www.cmhouston.org/volunteers
Prairie View A&M University 2008 Summer Enrichment Programs
Please click here for the numerous programs offered for graduating seniors for summer 2008.
Louisiana Youth Leadership Seminar
Annual leadership conference for high school juniors and seniors. The camp is held July 13-18, on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Please pick up a flyer from the counselor's office, or go to www.loouisianayouthseminar.org for more information and registration.
