<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>A friend of mine is searching for summer programs. She is interested in space science in particular, but is also very interested in many other fields of science. Does anyone have any advice/suggestions? (Bear in mind she is a freshman)</p>
<p>Thanks,
-sran</p>
<p>I always recommend looking to the boarding schools. Are you talking about a space camp? I am not sure what you mean by space science? That could mean many things.</p>
<p>Space science includes applied physics, astronomy, planetary science, cosmology, much of pure physics, interstellar chemistry, astrobiology, aero/astro engineering, etc.</p>
<p>astronomycamp.org Run by the University of Arizona near Tucson, the campers get to do their own research on professional telescopes and equipment. I've been a camper and counselor there, very good times! :)
<a href="http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php</a> The Summer Science Program is definetely the more famous of the two, but runs for a lot longer. I've definetely heard good things from friends who went there, however.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help, guys!</p>
<p>hazmat, not quite the experience she's looking for. More of a peer-peer relationship, more egalitarean "feel" if you know what I mean.</p>
<p>stargirl, I gave her both of those, and I found another at NU. Any others?</p>
<p>ssp is awesome, i went to the one in new mexico last summer and had an amazing time</p>
<p>if u can get in, go!</p>
<p>Have you looked at Embry Riddle in Florida. They have a summer program for high school students - space, aviation, etc. I do not have any experience with the program-just found it when I was looking for a summer science program for my d who is a rising sophmore.</p>
<p>That looks really cool -- I've forwarded to another friend. Thanks! Others?</p>
<p>Try joining Sciencehelper Yahoo at:
<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sciencehelper%5B/url%5D">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sciencehelper</a></p>
<p>if i remember correctly, theres a summer space program at the kennedy space center in florida. i dont remember the name or much, but hopefully that info helps out.</p>
<p>Advanced Space Academy and Aviation Challenge are two awesome programs located in Huntsville, AL. If your friend is looking for a fun and informational week (or two depending on which option you choose) this is perfect! I've personally attended both and highly recommend them... for ASA you recieve 1 hour of gen. sci. for U of Alabama Huntsville.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.spacecamp.com%5B/url%5D">www.spacecamp.com</a></p>
<p>I'm also looking for a summer science program for a current freshman -
something related to physics or enviromental science. The top
ones seem geared to older kids, rising juniors and seniors.
Anybody know about the Smith College one for girls?</p>