Think summer
(updated May 28, 2008)

• Thane Maness Baseball Skills Camp at Richland Northeast High School.
  Dates: June 9–13
  Cost: $45
  Information: Thane Maness, tmaness@rnh.richland2.org, 238-2193, or 699-2800 ext. 2802
   
• Thirteenth Annual Doctor Shot Basketball Camp at RNE
  Dates: June 10–12, 1–4 p.m.
  Cost (includes t-shirt): $45 ($40 each for multiple family members) through May, $50 in June
  Directed by Gary Fulmer and Jason Powell, the camp specializes in teaching the proper fundamentals of shooting to both boys and girls entering grades 2–9. The camp separates participants into groups by grade level and includes fun games and contests. Lowered baskets and smaller balls are used for the younger children. Information: Gary Fulmer, gfulmer@ssc.richland2.org or 783-7401 (home), or Jason Powell, jpowell@rnh.richland2.org or 786-8432
   
• Cavalier Volleyball Camp at RNE
  Dates: August 11–14, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Cost: $200 (includes a camp bag, two pairs of spandex shorts, two workout tops, kneepads, and two days of instruction from the coaches at Newberry College)
  Information: Heidi Collar, hcollar@dm.richland2.org or 699-2750 ext. 72125 or download brochure page 1 and page 2
   
• Barry Mizzell Baseball Camp
  Dates: Session I: June 9–12, Session II: June 16–19, 8 a.m.–noon
  Cost: $65 per person, $120 for two family members
  Blythewood High School will host two sessions of Barry Mizzell Baseball Camp at Blythewood Baseball Park. Barry Mizzell (Head Baseball Coach) directs the camp with assistance from his staff and players. Each session will include a Basic Fundamentals camp for ages 6–12 and an Advanced Pitching and Hitting camp for ages 9–13. The Basic Fundamentals camp is designed to improve your fundamentals in the game of baseball, with emphasis on catching, throwing, hitting, fielding, and baserunning. The Advanced Pitching and Hitting Camp will give pitching and hitting instruction for higher-level players, with emphasis on pitching mechanics, pitchers fielding techniques, pick-off moves, mental aspects, and the different pitches. Videotape will be used to analyze the individual campers. This camp is limited to the first 20 campers. Individual attention is a priority. Information: Barry Mizzell at 691-4090 ext. 28919, 333-9882 (home), 603-3520 (cell), or bmizzell@bh.richland2.org
   
• JAWS Swim Team at the JCC
  JAWS Swim Team is open to swimmers of all levels and abilities between the ages of 4 and 18. Children practice on weekday mornings and afternoons; swim meets against local swim teams take place on Monday and Thursday evenings. This team is coached by WSI certified instructors who also have competitive swim experience. Cost: JCC Members: $60; nonmembers: $90; sibling discount available. Information: Brenna Garrison, 787-2023 ext. 309 or brennag@jcccolumbia.org
   
• Camp Chaverim 2008
  Date: June 9–August 15 {ten one-week sessions), 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; free early drop off at 7:30; free late pickup until 5:30
  Cost (per week): Members, $150; Nonmembers, $180
  The JCC's Camp Chaverim incorporates recreational activities designed to encourage each camper’s growth and development. Activities include daily swimming, games, field trips, arts & crafts, and music. Information: Brenna Garrison, 787-2023, ext. 309; brennag@jcccolumbia.org
   
• Ridge View High Youth Football Camp
  June 9–12, 8 a.m.–noon
  Ages 6 to rising Seniors
  Cost: $55
  Camp dress is shorts, t-shirt, and cleats or tennis shoes. You may pick up a brochure at Ridge View main office or contact Raymond Jennings at 699-2999 ext. 402 or rjennings@rvh.richland2.org
   
• Clemson is offering Summer Reading Skills Programs in Columbia. Improve your comprehension, vocabulary, and reading speed. Information or to register: (800) 978-9596
   
• Rising Seniors: Join Wofford College's summer leadership institute 2008 from June 21–28. Information: www.milliken.com/sli or Peggy Williams, (864) 503-1802 or peggy.williams@milliken.com
   
• Three summer camps are available through the West Ashley Counseling Associates. Life Skills Camp (ages 5–18) teaches anger management, problem solving, self-esteem, and more to children with ADD/ADHA/ODD and Asperger. Kid, Tween, and Teen Power Camp (ages 6–18) empowers and teaches coping strategies to children who have lost a parent via divorce, premature death. or a natural disaster. Creative Writing Camp (ages 9–18) teaches children how to write, edit, self-publish, and market their work. Information: West Ashley Counseling Associates, 1744 C. Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC, (843) 556-3443
   
• USC is offering the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series for scholastically talented rising 6th through 12th graders. In addition, USC is offering SAT/ACT test prep classes. Information: Office of Academic Enrichment and Conferences, 777-9444 or confs@gwm.sc.edu
   
• The July 6–10 Broyhill Leadership Conference 2008 is open to rising 10th-grade through college-age students who are interested in personal development and leadership training. The $220 fee provides a handbook, four nights' lodging, and all meals. Early registration is only $200 if your application is postmarked by June 2, with a $50 no-refundable registration fee. Information: 628-0000 or www.broyhill-leadership.org
   
• The Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals are sponsoring Pursuit, a two-week summer healthcare internship program for rising Juniors and Seniors. Students will receive a small stipend upon completion of the program. Applications will be accepted through April 30 for either of two sessions: July 7–18 or July 21–August 1, Monday through Friday, 8:30–2:30. Information: Workforce Development in Human Resources, 256-5411, or www.coolcareersatProvidence.com (application form)
   
• The School-to-Work Transportation Careers Training Program has an eight-week paid summer internship for South Carolina students ages 16–22. Applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA, one letter of recommendation, and an official transcript. They also must write a one-page essay. If selected, they will work in a transportation-related agency, learn about careers and issues in the transportation industry, and keep a journal documenting their experience. The stipend is $2240 for high school students, $2560 for college students. Deadline to apply: May 15. Information: Vareva E. Harris, director of scholarship administration and transportation programs at Benedict College, 705-4492
  
  
• Sophomores and Juniors: if you want to study agribusiness and natural resources at Clemson University, you could be among the 30–40 rising Juniors and Seniors across the state selected for a week (July 19–25) of field-based experiments using extensive contemporary data analysis and application methods. The South Carolina Commissioner's School for Agriculture will be sponsoring interested students for only $250; scholarships are available for students with financial need. Application deadline is May 16. Information: Guidance Counselor or (888) 472-5433
  
  
• Oxford, anyone? Oxford University in the UK has a variety of summer programs for students ages 10–18. You can download a brochure from www.oxford-royale.co.uk/docs/ORA-BH-2008.pdf. Information: www.oxford-royale.co.uk
  
  
• South Carolina Business Week will be held this year from July 13–18 at Presbyterian College. To be eligible for this practical study of the American private enterprise system, you must rank in the top third of your class and write a 250- to 500-word essay explaining what you hope to gain by attending Business Week and how you think this experience will give you a background for your future in the working world. All expenses are covered for the week except for the $50 registration fee. Information and to apply: Guidance Counselor before the application deadline of May 16.
  
  
• Wofford College and Milliken & Co. seek rising Seniors to participate in Summer Leadership Institute 2008 on the Wofford campus from June 21–28. There is no cost to the students. Rising seniors much rank in the to 15% of their class and be involved in leadership roles either in school or within their communities. Information: Guidance Counselor, www.milliken.com/sli, or (864) 503-1802
  
  
• For Seniors who want to jump ahead with academic options before college, one option is Clemson Summer School 2008. This year's theme is "Nourish Your Mind, Use Your Noodle: Quick, Convenient and Nutritious." Information: Janice Murdoch, (864) 565-3942 or www.clemson.edu/ugs/summer
  
  
• Columbia College is holding three different leadership programs for girls this summer. Applications are available for the following in guidance:
   
  • Lead 2008 is for rising sophomore and junior girls who demonstrate leadership potential. This week-long interactive residential workshop will be held June 22–28 and will cost $600.
    
  • Emerging Leaders is a program for ninth grade girls who want to expand their personal and academic success in high school. It will be held July 13–17 on the campus of Columbia College and tuition is $500.
    
  • Lead 4 is for junior and seniors girls who have previously participated in Lead or Emerging Leaders. This advanced program will further girls skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, team building and other communication skills.
  
  
• Pratt University has a pre-college experience on three of their campuses for high school students every summer. Students can pick from 20 credit bearing electives and earn college credits while living in New York City for the summer. Information: www.pratt.edu/ccps-precollege
  
  
• Furman University is offering one or two week engaged learning experiences for high school students on its campus in Greenville this summer called Summer Scholars. Room, board, field trips, and activities are all covered in the $800 a week cost. Each week has a different emphasis: such as Graphic Design, Theater, Writing about Film, Video for the Web, Psychology, Mock Trial, Wellness, Food and the Environment, French, and Spanish. Sign up soon; space is limited. Application: Guidance or (864) 294-3231 or www.furman.edu/summerscholars
  
  
• Ole Miss is looking for the brightest and best of the classes of 2009 and 2010 to participate in the 28th annual Summer College for High School students. The University of Mississippi's summer college is comprised of ten programs and institutes in a variety of disciplines and varying degrees of difficulty. Information: Counselor
  
  
• Juniors interested in public leadership in domestic and international arenas might qualify for a free week at Furman. The program, sponsored by the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership (www.rileyinstitute.org), will run June 22–28. Information: Dr. Brooke Culclasure, brooke.culclasure@furman.edu or (864) 294-3236.
   
• The Claflin University PRISM Program is recruiting for the 2008 summer academic program. 9th- through 11th-grade students interested in careers related to science and math are encouraged to apply. This six-week residential program (June 8–July 12) includes an intensified summer curriculum, field trips, guest lecturers, and a required research project. Participants will receive a stipend and free room and board. Information: Guidance Counselor
   
• The Governor's School Summer Science Program (SSP) in Hartsville offers rising 8th-, 9th-, and 10th-graders their choice of three week-long camps (June 15–21, June 22–28, July 6–12) emphasizing field trips and hands-on lab work with professors from a variety of South Carolina colleges and universities as well as the school faculty. Courses include robotics, chemistry, crime scene investigation, heredity, ecology, marine and plant biology, entomology, amusement park physics, 3D video game creation, electronics, and Web-based gaming. To be accepted, students must have a proven interest and ability in science and mathematics, demonstrated through test scores and grades. Applications will be available March 1. Information: (843) 383-3958
   
• Rising Juniors and Seniors are eligible to earn three units of elective credits at a summer seminar at USC (the one in Southern California). Information: guidance counselor or www.usc.edu/summer
   
• Pre-college summer programs are available in such areas as business, Model UN, internships, community service, SAT Prep, fine arts, cooking, architecture, film-making, and music. Information: Guidance Counselor or Julian Krinsky, camps and programs, (610) 265-9401 or www.jkcp.com
   
• Information about summer camps at the University of Virginia: Guidance Counselor or www.4starcamps.com
   
• Any student interested in politics should consider attending one of the Junior Statesmen Summer Programs at Georgetown, Yale, Princeton, or Stanford during June and July. The cost of these three- or four-week sessions varies from $3000 to $4400. Details: Guidance Counselor
   
• Juniors interested in West Point: West Point will hold two week-long Summer Leaders Seminars for outstanding Juniors who want a better understanding of the academy's academic, physical, and leadership-development programs. Applicants must be in the top fifth of their class with strong PSAT scores and demonstrated leadership potential. Applications should be completed asap, but no later than March 31. West Point will notify applicants of their admission status by May 1 and reserves the right to schedule the attendees in either of the two sessions: June 7–13 or June 14–20. Information: Guidance Counselor or admissions.usma.edu/moreinfo/summer.cfm