CERTAIN SUMMER TRADITIONS JUST KEEP COMING BACK. College summer programs about sending things out." have been gaining popularity in Ms. George also suggests that recent years. Ms. George said the students use local libraries and programs offer both a hands-on bookstores, which may have ad- educational experience and the ditional and more updated in- opportunity to learn about cam- formation than some career pus life, too. centers. "When you're in these pro- Costs for college summer pro- grams, they allow you to explore grams can range from a few hun- a lot of different things," said Ms. dred dollars into the thousands, George, whose job is to assist depending on where the program high school students iri finding is located, how long it is offered, that perfect program. "If you're what its scope encompasses and interested in becoming an engi- whether air fare is involved. Pro- neer, going to, for example, .a grams include out-of-state Lawrence Technological Univer- (Northwestern University's High sity program would give you — School Music Institute; Boston depending on how their program University's Institute for Televi- is structured — hands-on expe- sion, Film and Radio Production; rience. You may work • with the Brandeis Summer Odyssey) engineers and computer pro- and abroad (Shad Valley, Cana- grammers, people who are in da; the Weizmann Institute of their fields on a daily bagis. You Science's International Summer will get a lot of experience:" Science Institute, Israel). Ms. George really cautions stu- Michigan universities also of- dents about making the career fer summer programs. They in- counselor the ultimate answer clude Oakland University's person. "A lot of times, students Gateway to Higher Education want to be spoon-fed, and-while program, Lawrence Technologi- . counselors may have a lot of in- cal University's Summer Science formation at their fingertips, Institute and Northern Michi- there may be a lot of inforthation gan's Upward Bound Math and they don't have. Science Center. The Lawrence "The first line is to go :to the Tech program is a prime exam- counselor and ask if he has any ple of students getting the chance information. And a student to gain mountains of information should have some sort of an idea at minimal cost. of what kind of program he is "Their program is only $60 for looking for, " Ms. George said. "If a non-refundable application fee," the student is interested in doing Ms. George said. "You're getting something that is college:orient- a month's worth of education ed with a particular col- . with instructors for that lege, that student . College programs $60, and that's a pretty offer students should contact that good bargain. summer school and ask that any "You're not going to educational information be sent. experiences. Schools are really good. EDUCATION page 82 OTHERS COME BACK BETTER THAN EVER! Announcing the new Camp Sea-Gull for Girls. Since 1955, the Schulman family has offered traditional summer camping in a nurturing, fun-filled environment. Now we're back, with an exciting new format for girls ages 7-16. .4 At Camp Sea-Gull, your daughter will learn new skills in a setting that encourages personal growth, success and life-long friendships. Our program includes tennis, soccer, sailing, canoeing, horseback riding, drama, arts and crafts, overnights and much, much more. )) We after three and six-week sessions, a 3:1 camper-counselor ratio, a high quality staff and limited enrollment. To find out more, ask for our brochure. Call Bill Schulman at 616-547-6556 or Jack Schulman at 810-851-1318. o Lfhclt s e ha o ‘25n gfrthewaeustff lo w eviah f r vi; ix. CAMP SEA-GULL 08580 Boyne City Road, Charlevoix, M I 49720 SCUBA*FUN*WATERSKIING*RIDING*TENNIS*SCIENCE*SOCCER Maplehurst Family owned and operated for 40 years, Maplehurst is an American Camping Association accredited summer camp where traditional values come first. Located on Torch Lake, north of Traverse City, Michigan, Maplehurst offers 2, 3, 5 and 8 week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-17. For an application, brochure or videotape, contact C N Dr. Laurence Cohn, Director cn Camp Maplehurst 1455 Quarton Road Birmingham, MI 48009 • 810-647-2646 FAX (810) 647-6716 DANCE * VOLLEYBALL *GOLF ik PHOTOGRAPHY ik TENNIS *RIFLERY CAMP AROWHON Canoeing • Riding Since 1934 Arowhon has been known for intense teaching of skills and per- sonal caring for each camper. In the Algonquin Park wilderness boys and girls aged 7-16 are simultaneously nurtured and challenged. Take advantage of the very favorable Canadian $ exchange rate! Kayaking • Tennis DETROIT INFORMATION SESSION: Windsurfing •Sailing Backpacking •Ropes Sun. Feb. 25, 4pm - Birmingham Community House 380 South Bates Street in Birmingham Archery • Nature Drama • Canoe Trips Arts and Crafts Visit us at Camp Fair Sun. Feb. 25, 1 1 am to 3:30pm at Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills Info: Tel (416) 975-9060 Fax (416) 975-0130 American Con,P.,9 Assocation