TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Cutting edge technology is infused into all facets of our lives. The next big technology frontier is going to be found in what you wear. The Tech and Entrepreneurship course is a hands on innovative, experiential learning workshop for high school students. Daily STEM modules focus on innovation "leadership entrepreneurship" wearable tech. Students will engage in coding and circuit design to develop technology infused apparel. At the end of the week, students will present their own wearables creation and business plan.

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

ANIME & JAPANESE CULTURE: Anime is a cartoon, right? When you think of anime do you imagine large eyes, colorful hair, and funny outfits?  If only it were that simple. Anime has always been used to tell the story of Japanese culture and society. The Japanese culture reflected in anime is so pervasive, yet elusive, and this course guides you into the unique world of how anime has become a world wide phenomenon.

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $470 (Thru 2/29/20)

ASTROPHYSICS: COSMIC DISTANCES: How did our ancient ancestors know so much about the stars? How did they measure distances with such precision between the moon and the sun? This course explores the astrophysical theories, ideas and concepts determining distances between us and other planets, stars, star clusters and galaxies. Spend a week exploring the parallax effect, energy conversion, photometry, spectroscopy, thermal radiation, luminosity, stellar evolution, the Doppler Shift and more!

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $470 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $470 (Thru 2/29/20)

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE CHESS: Chess teaches critical thinking and problem solving, giving students the mental discipline needed to succeed in school and in life. Spend a week learning chess from International Master level instructors. The summer Chess Academy teaches students of all different skill levels.

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CHESS:

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

CYBERSECURITY 1: The security of information technology is a constantly evolving field, of which most people don't fully understand. As networked technologies become integrated into every facet of our lives, knowing how to protect our devices and networks is something we all need now more than ever. Cybersecurity and data breaches are in the news almost every day. Google, Uber, Target, and our government agencies are under constant attack.

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

In the Financial Literacy and Investment Strategy class, students get a chance to try their own hand at what it's like investing money. Students will increase their knowledge of financial literacy by examining various real world scenarios and investment strategies. Throughout the session, the class explores ways to invest money. Students role up their sleeves and jump in, as they take part in a stock market game competition.

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

HOW GIRLS CODE: MIND, BODY & CODING: HGC's week-long summer camp inspires and empowers girls to explore the worlds of computer science and robotics and challenges them to go beyond the traditional molds. Girls make up half of k - 12 student population and nearly 60% of college enrollment.  Yet, girls and women are far less likely than boys and men to study computing, earn degrees in engineering, or pursue careers in related fields.

Early Bird Price: $400 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $470 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $825 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

PHOTOSHOP FOR SOCIAL MEDIA: How do you make a meme? How do social media rock stars become rock stars? Students will get professional lessons in Photoshop, digital and video editing to help them reach a level that not only can help on social media, but better prepares them for tasks as they reach higher levels of education. HIt's not just what you have to say, it's how you put your content out there.

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

VOCALS: Whether you are a virtuoso or a novice trying to find your singing voice, this program provides a fun and rewarding musical experience that will expand your horizons. Students will receive group voice work in a master repertoire class with students of similar experience and skill....

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

Early Bird Price: $470 (Thru 2/29/20)

RETRIEVER TALKS: DYNAMIC TED-STYLE SPEAKING: Would you like to learn how to deliver a powerful talk that will help you build communication, leadership and influence skills, and may even help you ace your college entrance interviews? If so, we invite you to join us for Retriever Talks: Dynamic TED-Style Speaking - an immersive, experiential TED-style speaking program designed JUST for high school students.

LEADERSHIP FOR POSITIVE CHANGE: The world more is complex and the next generation of change agents are needed to take on the new challenges. Today's world needs inspired, service-oriented leaders now more than ever. What does it mean to be a leader? Do you lead with your voice or with your actions? Each of us has the capacity to be an inspired leader and this course helps students identify their unique leadership strengths and core values. Cultivate the leader within you to become your best self!

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

SIMULATED HISTORY & CURRENT EVENTS: What better way to learn about social studies and current events than to actually get to experience them? Through this exploratory learning platform, students take part in simulations and have fun, all while learning about important moments in history and current events. The class uses simulations designed by the U.S. State Department to engage students in high interest topics, grow their critical thinking and verbal communication skills.

Price: $250

Early Bird Price: $225 (Thru 2/29/20)

STUDIO AND TV PRODUCTION: Do you want to become a content creator? Over 300 hours of video are uploaded every minute on the internet. In a competitive viewing environment, your videos have to stand out from the others. Stream and contribute to the almost 3 million Twitch streams each month (including Fortnite Twitch stream). These online platforms are rapidly becoming more popular than traditional video outlets and will soon bypass television in viewers and content produced.