SUMMER, 2017
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR TEENS
Remember, your College & Career
Counselors are a wealth of information!
Visit their websites for updates, and
check in with them to talk about how
opportunities to get involved and
accelerate your learning align with your
postsecondary goals. After all,
universities want to see well-rounded
students who have passion and
inspiration as a foundation for their
pursuit of education.
College, career, service, and exploratory opportunities for middle and high school students
The opportunities noted in this packet have been compiled by Academy 20 College & Career
Services with assistance from the Discovery Canyon Campus High School College & Career
Center and are not representative of all available programs. This list is meant for informational
purposes only; Academy District 20 does not endorse out-of-district programs listed herein.
www.asd20.org/collegeandcareer
OPPORTUNITY FOR RISING SENIORS
The Summer Seminar at the United States
Air Force Academy offers a unique
opportunity for students to experience
Academy life first-hand. Specially designed
for high school juniors heading into their
senior year, Summer Seminar allows
participants to step in the shoes of a cadet
and learn what it’s like to pursue education
at the US Air Force Academy as well as a
career with the US Air Force.
Learn more: www.academyadmissions.com/admissions/outreach-programs/summer-
seminar/
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Joining the Civil Air Patrol
Almost any American citizen who passes an FBI
background check can join the Civil Air Patrol. It's a
great way to give back to the community and serve
our country.
Teens age 12-18 can join as Cadets, and persons
over 18 serve as Senior Members. You do not need
to be a pilot, and no flight experience is necessary.
There are many ways to serve including positions in
flight training, finance, administration, public
affairs, chaplain, aerospace education, cadet
programs, professional development, safety and
logistics & operations.
Learn more: www.coloradowingcap.org/ColoradoWingCAP/HowDoIJoinCAP/tabid/60/
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Students achieve success at the Colorado Springs Conservatory in several ways above
and beyond their everyday lessons. Through a combination of rigorous classroom
instruction, performance experience, and collaboration, students gain an understanding
of their own creative essence, build self-confidence, and discover that no matter how
great or small the triumphs and 'failures' that we are all on a journey, and that process is
where most of our learning takes place.
Learn more: www.coloradospringsconservatory.org/summer-programs-2017/
Do you love animation? Do you
dream of seeing your own
characters come to life? Do you
eat, sleep and spend every
waking moment with a pencil or
markers in your hand? If this
describes you, consider taking
Intro to Character Animation this June 12-23 at Timberview Middle School. This class is
specifically designed for middle school students.
Learn more: summerschool.asd20.org or email [email protected]
Earn high school credit while having
fun learning about Digital
Photography! You’ll use computers
and state-of-the-art software to
plan and produce photographic
compositions that demonstrate an
understanding of light, composition,
color, and visual impact. This course is taught by D20 instructor Leah Rachlis and will be
offered during the July summer school session.
Learn more: summerschool.asd20.org
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Library 21c hosts classes for
filmmakers, including classes on how
to edit films, how to use lighting
effectively, how to mix audio, and
how to use their film studio. There is
even a Peak Film Forum, which
enables youth to connect with and
learn from filmmakers, actors, writers, and other production crew members. Classes are
free (you only need a library card!), and they run at varying times to fit almost any
schedule!
Learn more: ppld.org/c3/studio/classes
The arts sing. They flow across canvases. They dance across marble floors, leap across
our stages and swing across our galleries. No matter what your interests are, you’ll find
fun and inspiration at the multi-faceted, multi-layered, multi-storied, mega-historic Fine
Arts Center.
Learn more: www.csfineartscenter.org/visit/events
The Penrose Teen Volunteer Program is for teens between the ages of 14 and 17. Many volunteer because they want to explore healthcare careers, fulfill high school community service hours, accumulate volunteer hours for college applications, and to make a positive impact in the community. Volunteers serve four hours once per week in a position of their choosing.
Learn more: www.penrosestfrancis.org/psf/community/volunteer-opportunities/teen-volunteer-program/
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Experience a “real-world” look at specific healthcare and medical career fields in Memorial Hospital’s Junior Medical School. Students will learn from engaging topics and hands-on activities. This program is open to students ages 16-18 at the time of application who also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Sessions are available each month of the summer.
Learn more: www.uchealth.org/give-to-uchealth/volunteer/#COS
If you are a rising high-school junior
or senior in Fall 2017, we invite you
to apply to earn college credit in our
pre-college summer program.
On the block plan, you will take one class at a time - immersing yourself and focusing on
one subject with a singular intensity. A regular block class powers through a full
semester's worth of content in 3.5 weeks, for 4 semester hours of college credit. If you
apply for a regular block course, you’ll study alongside Colorado College undergraduates.
Learn more: www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/summersession/pre-college/ SOM
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The Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes are three-week
and four-week residential programs for academically talented
and motivated high school students. The Summer Institutes pro-
vide an opportunity for these students to enrich and
accelerate their academic pursuits and to meet other students
who share their interests and abilities.
Learn more: summerinstitutes.stanford.edu/high-school
Pikes Peak Community College is
offering Teen College courses to
middle school students. Each class is a
total of 20 hours and runs for one
week. Topics range from Zoo Keeping to Mad Science and Outdoor Adventuring to
Robotics. There really is something for everyone!
Learn more: ppcc.edu/teencollege
Oxbridge Academic Programs has welcomed intellectually
adventurous high school and junior high school students to
Summer Study Programs in Europe and the US for over 30
years. Students from over 80 countries are learn in great and
historic centers including Oxford and Cambridge in England, St. Andrews in Scotland,
Barcelona and Salamanca in Spain, Paris and Montpellier in France, and New York City
and Los Angeles while exploring new cultural surroundings.
Learn more: http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/#
Choose from a variety of space and science themes that will challenge
your kids to learn and explore while having a lot of fun—all in the safe,
kid-friendly environment that you would expect from a Challenger
Learning Center.
Most camps are 4 days, and an early bird registration discount is
available until April 30.
Learn more: www.challengercolorado.org/summer-schedule.html
STEM
These camps, designed for those entering 9th through
12th grade in the fall of 2016, provide exposure to real-
world problem solving in a team environment and provide
opportunities to learn design skills that are applicable to
many fields of engineering.
Learn more: students.csmspace.com/edsc2017.html?
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The University of Denver offers several week-long engineering and computer science day camps for students in grades 9 – 11. Topics and dates include the following:
Women’s CodeART: June 12-16
CodeArt: June 19-23
Engineering: July 10-14
Women’s Engineering: July 24-28
In this program, students will be on the beautiful University of Denver campus with adult supervision, hands on learning, and the opportunity to explore the development of future technologies.
Learn more: ritchieschool.du.edu/summercamp/
Science Discovery offers immersive summer research
experiences for high school students. Students will have the
chance to conduct their own research and collaborate with CU
Boulder faculty and graduate students, while working in a STEM
research lab.
Learn more: sciencediscovery.colorado.edu/program/high-
school-research-2/
STEM
Students who like
science may be
interested in this
fantastic, two-week
enrichment program at Colorado College. Students will engage in hands-on activities fo-
cused on a particular theme and work with experienced science educators. Spots go
quickly, so hurry to reserve your “young scientist’s” spot!
Learn more: www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/education/childrens-summer-
programs/whizbang-science.html
UCCS is accepting applications for the 4th
annual Summer STEM Academy, sponsored by
Northrup Grumman. Students accepted into
this academy choose to engage in one of three
areas: robotics, rocketry, and cyber security. This program is designed to reach high
caliber students at a critical juncture in their academic careers as they begin to plan for
college.
Learn more: lemp.uccs.edu/showcase/stem/
Code, game, and create this summer! The iD Tech camps are
held on college campuses throughout the United States. This
summer, 60+ courses in coding, game design and development,
robotics and engineering, and 3D modeling and printing will be
offered at University of Denver, CU Boulder, CSU—Fort Collins, and the Mile High
Academy in Highlands Ranch.
Learn more: iDTech.com/STEM
Volunteers are at the heart of making the
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
(HSPPR) compassionate and caring. Their
efforts and dedication help us accomplish
our important mission: A compassionate society where animals are cared for and valued.
As a private, non-profit organization, we rely on the assistance of our caring, dedicated
and hard-working volunteers. HSPPR asks a six-month commitment from its volunteers,
but many volunteers have been a part of the HSPPR for years. Our volunteers enjoy
helping animals, people and the community. Get started as a volunteer this summer!
Learn more: www.hsppr.org/springs/volunteers
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Teens looking for volunteer opportunities can
find several positions at the nature centers.
Flexible times are available for some programs.
Opportunities include junior camp counselor,
program assistant, trail maintenance, and more!
Learn more: adm.elpasoco.com/CommunityServices/RecandCulturalSvc/Pages/
TeenNatureCenterVolunteer.aspx
Academy District 20 is looking for students in
grades 8-12 to help in middle and high school
summer school classrooms. Volunteers will
work under the guidance of an Academy D20
teacher. A variety of locations and times are
available!
Learn more: summerschool.asd20.org/
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Junior Docents program
is open to students entering grades 6-12. Volunteers in this
program are trained to become young educators and guides for
visitors to the museum during the summer months. Junior
Docents volunteer for one or two shifts per week from June 8 -
July 23.
Learn more: www.cspm.org/junior-docent-program/