When the regular school year is over, the summer school season is just getting started. Of all the specialized fields of study, science remains the most sought after when choosing an academic summer school. While many science programs are designed for advanced studies, attended by college students or post-graduate students, there are some available for high school students as well.
Instructions
1. Search for science summer schools by listing the individual topics that interest you. Most programs specialize in a few areas of study. If you're using a search engine, be sure to specify your interest, such as "astronomy," "biology" or "physics."
2. Consider camping. Since science programs cater to a select group of students, they often operate under the term "science camp" and provide opportunities for students to bunk with other science-minded kids. Space Camp is an all-time favorite and offers programs for children of different ages. (See Resources below.)
3. Think about National Youth Science Camp or NYSC. It offers a high impact science program for honors students just graduated from high school. Along with advanced courses, including nano-biotechnology, space exploration, reproductive studies and climatology, NYSC provides recreational activities for students. (See Resources below.)
4. Talk to your science teacher about starting a local science summer school if none exists. Some communities have bonded together to form their own science summer school programs. Request that your school host a similar program and be prepared to do some volunteer work to help make it happen.
5. Look for an animal-friendly summer school program at your local zoo. Many zoos offer kids the opportunity to study zoology during the summer months. Some allow high school students to serve as a zoo docent once they have completed the program. (See Resources below.)
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