What to do for Freshman to Sophmore Summer?

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>I am currently 9th grader freshman, and I'm getting a bit intimidated by all these summer programs. I just want to fill up my upcoming summer with some meaningful/productive programs.</p>

<p>I thought February would be pretty early for looking for a program that starts in the summer, but it seems I am a bit late, is that right?</p>

<p>I'm looking for something to do in the summer but most of the things I see on the forum are for juniors. Is there anything for a Freshman going on Sophomore? </p>

<p>Is CTY the only option for freshman?</p>

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<p>[Cogito</a> - Programs - Summer Programs](<a href=“http://www.cogito.org/Programs/programslist.aspx?summerprograms]Cogito”>http://www.cogito.org/Programs/programslist.aspx?summerprograms)
Here is a list of science and math related camps.</p>

<p>I went to CTY and adored it. Lots of smart kids though it is both strict and pretty pricey. I’ve heard great things about Davidson THINK as well.</p>

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<p>are there any at camps for freshman that are pristigious? like the ones you have to apply to(competitive)? or are those types only for upperclassmen?</p>

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<p>Most are for upperclassmen. I hear that THINK is pretty competitive and requires an application.</p>

<p>If you’re into journalism, Northwestern’s Cherubs program is competitive as well.</p>

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<p>If there is nothing, you don’t have to take any summer programs. Just volunteer/community service/find something like that to do in your area and it will look great in a college app too.</p>

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<p>For science stuff, ask a professor if you could help his/her research.</p>