<p>Any good program for summer after 8th grade in the East Coast?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>My son is also going into 9th grade next year, so I have been researching this. Keep in mind that many programs are expensive -- however, if the program is a good match and affordable, they can be well worth it.</p>
<p>I have several recommendations -- all of which I recommend because they have good supervision (which I think is important for this age), years of experience doing this program, the program is enjoyable -- academic with many fun elements and the programs all offer financial aid for families that demonstrate need. Keep in mind that it is important that the program fit the child -- some are longer than others (not all kids this age are ready for a 5 week program) and some are more oriented towards math/science and some more oriented towards the humanities.</p>
<p>I have several suggestions -- </p>
<p>The great books summer program is excellent -- with two choices on the east coast (William & Mary or Amherst). Greatbooks</a> Summer Program</p>
<p>Center for Talent Development (I know it isn't on the east coast -- but it is an excellent program) Spectrum</a> Program Description, Summer Program, Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University I particularly recommend this program for this age. They group the kids completing 7th and 8th grade together for rooming and activities, but they can take classes with older kids if they qualify. </p>
<p>The various boarding schools have excellent programs -- some offer financial aid and some don't. These programs are more geared towards the younger kid (rather than those who are going into 11th and 12th grade) and have good supervision. Andover has an excellent program Summer</a> Session Home Page and I believe that Choate and Exeter do also</p>
<p>If you are looking for something more outdoorsy and less academic, consider an outward bound or NOLS class. They are excellent and kids who attend claim they are life changing. I also highly, highly recommend the High Peaks Adventure Program High</a> Mountain Institute : High Peaks Adventure</p>
<p>Andover Summer Session! :D</p>
<p>If you have any questions, ask me. :) I went last summer.</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins CTY and Duke TIP. Both require that you take the ACT or the SAT.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advices!!! I will look into the suggested programs.</p>
<p>Oh yeah, and there's Exeter Summer School, but Andover is better. :D</p>
<p>bring up my post...
Any idea / suggestion / comments are welcome!!!
Thanks!</p>
<p>Here are some I found and saved: </p>
<p>SIG: Summer</a> Institute for the Gifted and Gifted Education Resources
Syracuse: Two</a> Week Studio Art Program
Putney: High</a> School Summer Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, Creative Writing and ESL program at The Putney School Putney, Vermont
Discovery (see U of Penn): Musiker</a> Teen Tours Summer Discovery Junior Discovery Precollege and Enrichment @ UCLA UCSB UCSD Michigan Georgetown Vermont Cambridge England
Andover: Phillips</a> Academy and Andover Massachusetts
Cushing Academy: Cushing</a> | News | Sports Schedule
Wellesley: exploration</a> intermediate program : activities + main events
St. Rose: Summer</a> Academy</p>
<p>Also a good general list that separates by grade:</p>
<p>I'd recommend getting a job. Work towards becoming financially independent, learn responsibility and accountability, and get experience for better (and higher paying) jobs later on. It's not worth spending thousands of dollars right now unless it's something really special, even if you can afford it easily - after all, the best programs are free. Even if you really want to do one of them, I'd still recommend getting a job while you're at home.</p>
<p>I would recommend the Choate summer program. Great academics, great dorm life, and the best weekend activities.</p>
<p>Job? In our part of the country it's not possible to hire 13 or 14 yos for pay (except paper routes and babysitting). </p>
<p>You'll be spending the rest of your life working. If you can still enjoy summers as KID, do it. There are these things called fun, relaxation, friends, and building social skills. Not everything should be for the resume.</p>
<p>job??!!! lol not a bad idea...<br>
but i would like to know more educational programs, job would be the last choice.</p>