Summer Programs

This is a list of child and adult summer programs, most offered by the Ann Arbor campus only, but it may non be all-inclusive. Some may be taken for credit. If your program is not listed, please send information to um-gateway@umich.edu and we will add it.

Adult, Undergraduate & Graduate

FELLOWSHIPS

  • 2009 University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
    This fellowship program will provide up to ten full-time, paid summer research opportunities at the University of Michigan for talented undergraduate students interested in cardiovascular research.
  • Molecular and Integrative Physiology Summer Research Fellowship
    This fellowship program will provide full-time, paid summer research opportunities at the University of Michigan for talented undergraduate students interested in Molecular and Integrative Physiology and a future in biomedical research. The application deadline is March 30.
  • Perrigo/LSI Summer Fellows Program
    Ten-week paid fellowship in the research labs of the Life Sciences Institute. Open to undergraduates from all colleges and universities in the state.
  • Interdisciplinary REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) in the Structure and Function of Proteins
    Residential 10-week summer research program in the areas biochemistry, biophysics, computational chemistry, chemistry, enzymology, marine biology, medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences and plant biology. Participants will receive a $4500 stipend, free housing, a $1000 meal allowance and a $300 travel allowance. Students will also participate in weekly enrichment seminars on topics such as graduate school admission preparation, scientific communication and ethics.
    This program is not open to U of M - Ann Arbor students. Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Application deadline: March 31st (The 2009 deadline may be extended until all slots are filled).

HEALTH & SCIENCES

LANGUAGE RELATED

  • English Language Institute
    offers three full-time intensive English study (summer) programs for international students who are advanced level non-native speakers of English and who have been admitted to an academic program at a United States college or university.
  • Summer Language Institute
    Not-for-credit option and fellowships available. Registration deadline: March 31, 2009.

INTERDISCIPLINARY & OTHER

Child & Young Adult (Pre-college)

ARCHITECTURE, ART & MUSIC

  • Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning - Summer Discovery Program (.pdf)
    Three or six weeks in duration, the program is designed for students who have completed the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Fee.
  • School of Art & Design Summer Programs:
    • Summer Portfolio Day, limited to qualified applicants, offers academically and artistically gifted high school juniors a chance to spend a half-day at the University of Michigan's School of Art & Design as guests of the School. Application deadline is April 15, 2009.
    • Detroit Day Camp (DDC) (NEW), a week-long exploration in art and design methods and materials, academic skill building, and college preparation for current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders from Detroit area schools. No Fee. Application deadline is May 1, 2009.
    • BFA Prep (NEW), an intensive two week residential program for high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors that offers the opportunity to experience the studio intensity of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree curriculum and to find out whether a studio rich college experience is right for them. Residential program, fee. Application deadline is April 1, 2009.
    • Portfolio Prep is an intensive week long residential program for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors that focuses on producing a first-rate admissions portfolio. Fee. Application deadline is April 1, 2009.
  • School of Music, Theatre & Dance - MPulse Ann Arbor
    At MPulse Ann Arbor, approximately 200 high school musicians/performing artists from around the world gain exposure to the rigorous training provided by U-M faculty. Two-week sessions are offered in double reeds, flute, saxophone, vocal arts (choir), dance, performing arts technology, and theatre. The Musical Theatre Workshop is a three-week session. Residential program, fee. Application deadlines.

ATHLETICS & SPORTS

  • Athletic/Sports camps
    Residential and nonresidential, fee.
  • KidSport
    A non-competitive physical education program designed for children ages 4–15, including KidSport Morning, KidSport Afternoon, Camp Explorations and Outdoor Adventures. (Due to safety concerns and instructional content, not all programs are available for all ages.) Nonresidential, fee.

BUSINESS

  • U-M School of Business - Business LEAD
    LEAD selects promising 11th grade African American, Hispanic American, and Native American high school students to participate in comprehensive summer institutes at graduate business schools, then supports them through college and beyond by opening doors to internships and permanent jobs with LEAD corporate partners. Fee. Application deadline is February 1, 2008.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED

  • Telluride Association Summer Programs for High-School Students
    Application is necessary for both of these highly competitive programs.
    • TASP is a six-week educational experience (June 29 - August 9, 2008) for high school juniors that offers challenges and rewards rarely encountered in secondary school or even college, and designed to bring together young people from around the world who share a passion for learning. Application deadline is January 23, 2009. No fee.
    • TASS: High school sophomores participate in challenging six-week college-level courses (June 29 - August 9, 2008) in African American studies and other fields at the University of Michigan and Indiana University. Application deadline is January 8, 2009. No fee.

COMPUTING

  • Camp CAEN Summer Computer Program
    Computer and technology camp offered by the U-M College of Engineering's Computer Aided Engineering Network (CAEN). Classes range from programming to website design to virtual reality. Fee.

LANGUAGE-RELATED

  • U-M Debate Camps, 2009
    High school students grades 9-12 are eligible for the camps which. Registration deadlines are different for the different camps and run from March through June. The camps themselves run from June 21 through August 8, 2009. Fee.
  • Center for the Development of Language and Literacy (UCLL) summer programs
    • Preschool and Communication Therapy (PACT) is an innovative program that addresses the communication needs of children between the ages of 18 and 36 months who are struggling to learn language. The focus of this intensive program is structured language intervention for 10 hours a week for six weeks: March 30 - May 8, 2009.
    • Kindergarten-First Grade Starter is geared toward children who are at risk for academic success. This intensive classroom program teaches core skills for school-based learning through the use of themes. Summer 2008.
    • Summer 2009: Teen Connections (TC) for students in 8th through 10th grade who need help making friends and understanding social relationships. During the sessions, social interactions and peer relationship skills are modeled.

MATH, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

  • GENESIS II PROJECT: Exploring Nursing As a Career for Tomorrow (EnACT)
    The GENESIS EnACT is a program which allows high school students considered disadvantaged and underrepresented in health careers to explore their interest in science through the nursing health care profession. Students have the opportunity to attend mock nursing classes, work with a faculty researcher and mentor on projects related to nursing, observe nurses in their work environments, shadow a health care professional, and learn strategic college preparatory skills. This two week, tuition-free, residential program, extends June 14-26, 2009. The application deadline is April 3, 2009. For more information or an application, please contact the U-M School of Nursing, (734) 936-1615
  • Initiative Science is offering its 7th annual day camp, which begins on June 15th, 2009. This year's program will explore the various elements of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on the scenic Henry Ford Estate/ UM-Dearborn campus. Open to students 8-13. Fee. Application deadline June 1st, 2009. For more information, contact Andrew Brian Raupp, (313) 377-3777, InitiativeScience@umd.umich.edu.
  • Medical School's Summer Science Academy Program
    Brings together 50 high-school students (10th and 11th graders) from throughout Michigan to experience campus and medical school life, June 14 - 27, 2009. They spend two weeks in a dormitory, attend classes, and participate in evening events highlighting cultural diversity, self-development, and the arts. Fee - financial aid available. Application deadline is March 13, 2009.
  • Michigan Math & Science Scholars Program, June & July 2009
    Offers current high school students the opportunity to explore math and science at the cutting edge of research. Topic areas include Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, and Statistics. Hands-on learning emphasized, with laboratory research, field work and computer laboratories. Fee - financial aid available. Apply early for a better chance at your top choice.
  • Summer Engineering Academy (SEA)
    An outreach program of U-M's MULTICULTURAL Engineering PROGRAMS Office (MEPO) comprising a series of enrichment experiences (June-August) for 7th-11th graders to give exposure to the exciting world of engineering. Programs vary in duration from 2-3 weeks. For more information, contact Chundra O. Johnson cojohnson@umich.edu.
  • Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Pre-college Programs:
    • Girls in Science and Engineering (GISE)
      June 16-20, 2008 — Formerly titled Future Science: Future Engineering, this program brings seventh- and eighth-grade girls to campus for one week during the summer. The girls participate in hands-on projects in engineering, the human genome project, chemistry, physics, and space science as well as sessions on computers, careers, and ethics in science. Fee. Application deadline is April 18, 2008.
    • RobotC for Girls and RobotC for Girls Intermediate
      July 2009 (dates & application will be posted by February 9 — RobotC is a new one-week, day program for students who will complete grades 8 - 12 in June 2008. The camp introduces students to computer programming in a fun and supportive environment. The number of campers is limited to 20. Applications: February 2009
    • Health Science/Engineering Camp
      July 2009. Application: February 2009

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