Summer Institute
The Young Achievers Summer Institute is an innovative summer learning experience for middle school and high school students.
Students entering 8th, 9th and 10th grade are encouraged to participate in this unique career exploration program. Youth will be introduced to various careers in the arts, government and health and get a sneak peek at college life through field trips, speakers, workshops and activities on the campuses of area Colleges and Universities. Through each session, students will gain knowledge that will help them shape their own career paths and college aspirations. Students will develop leadership and networking skills through fun, interactive and hands on activities. Students can participate in one week or two weeks sessions, choosing one or all to attend.
Summer 2012 Sessions:
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Emerson College Arts and Communication Institute |
July 9-20: Get an introduction to the arts and communication through a partnership with Emerson College’s Center for Diversity. Participants will learn about television production, print and broadcast journalism, stage and theater production, Internet and new media production, and video and film production. |
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Shirley Chisholm Institute of Careers and Volunteerism |
July 9-13: Ever wondered how to change the world? Try one person at a time. Learn about how you can give back to the community that you live in. Experience a week of community service projects and learn about careers that help others. |
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Dr. Benjamin Mays College Institute
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July 23-Aug 3: Get a chance to walk around a college campus, meet a professor and take a class in this two week session exploring colleges in Boston. Students will be introduced to universities and colleges in their own backyard through field trips and speakers. |
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Law and Order |
July 30-Aug 3: Students will learn about the careers in law and government. They will understand what law school is like, find out what happens in the day of a fire fighter and learn about police work. |
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E.R. – Careers in Health Institute
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Aug 6-10: Learn about the work of nurse and doctors in this one week session on careers in the health industry. Students will visit hospitals, learn about issues in health care and learn about basic tips to keep themselves healthy. |
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Good Eats
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Aug 6-10: Learn about cooking. Cooking your favorite food can be fun and easy. Work with a culinary professor on proper techniques, kitchen safety, food selection, nutrition and healthy eating |
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An Eye on Boston through Photography
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Aug 13-24: See Boston in a way that you’ve never seen the city before – behind the lens of a camera. This two week session will introduce students to the art of photography, while learning exploring the city of Boston. |
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Beyond Beats, Rhymes and Rhythms
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Aug 27-31: In this session, students will look at the history of music, poetry and dance. Students will get a chance to work with professors, meet students who are carving their careers in the industry. |
Program Hours & Location
Program Hours & LocationPrograms run from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All sessions meet At YMCA Achievers, 3134 Washington St. Boston, MA 02119
Registration Information
Download our application to learn more about rates and register.
