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Your friends might be doing nothing on summer break, but we strongly encourage you to seek out and participate in an enrichment activity. Many programs offer experiences that will strengthewn your academic skills, boost your personal confidence, and increase your interest in health and science careers. Some programs listed below are held during the summer, and some may offer a stipend or may pay part of your expenses. This type of experience will look great on your college application! Call to find out more about these opportunities. 

Biomedical and Science Careers

Biomedical Engineering Career Days for Students and Parents
University of Hartford, West Hartford; College of Engineering
Hartford, CT
(860) 768-4844
Year round for grades 9-12, College

Biomedical Research for Disadvantaged High School Students and Teachers: NCRR Initiative
University of Connecticut; Molecular and Cell Biology
Storrs, CT
(860) 486-4317
Summer program for grades 9-12

Biomedical/Clinical Internship
Hartford Hospital
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Hartford, CT
(860) 545-3915
http://www.harthosp.org/biomed
Summer program for college students

Biology and Chemistry

College Awareness and Preparation Program
CONN CAP
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT
Contact: Mr. James Barber and Mrs. Brown
(203) 392-5575
Academic year and summer program for grades 6-12; summer students must come from James Hillhouse High School or Jackie Robinson Middle School in New Haven

Biotechnology Careers

BRIDGE
University of Connecticut
School of Engineering
Storrs, CT
(860) 486-5536
Summer program for college students

Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics and Technology

STOP@UNH
Science Technology Outreach Program
University of New Haven
300 Orange Avenue
West Haven, CT
Contact: Mrs. Linda -Lea Andrews
(203) 932-7174
Summer program for grades 7-12

Education and Research

SCHOLAR
Yale-New Haven Science Collaborative Hands-On Learning and Research Program
Yale University School of Medicine
Office of Multicultural Affairs
P. O. Box 208036
New Haven, CT
Contact: Karen Amakar
(203) 785-7545
Summer resident program for grades 9-12

Health Careers

Health Care Outreach Program
Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Street
New Haven, CT
Contact: Charles N. McClure
(203) 688-2297
Academic year program for high school students

Health Careers Discovery Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
(860) 679-3483
http://medweb.uchc.edu/depts/hcop
Saturday academy and summer program for grades 9 and 10

Health Careers Explorations :Summer Seminar
Northwestern Community College
Park Place
Winsted, CT
(860) 482-3426 or (860) 738-7500
Summer program for grades 9-12 

Health Careers Explorations: Summer Seminar
Danbury Education Connection
345 Main Street
Danbury, CT
(860) 482-3426 or (203) 791-1904
Summer program for grades 9-12

Health Professionals Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
Yale University School of Medicine
Committee Overseeing Volunteer Services
367 Cedar Street, Box 208
New Haven, CT
Contact: The Student National Medical Association and
The Boricua Latino Health Organization of Yale University School of Medicine.
(203) 737-2169
Academic year program for area residents, grades 9-12 in New Haven County

High School Student Research Apprentice Program (HSSRAP)
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
(860) 679-3483
http://medweb.uchc.edu/depts/hcop
Academic year for grades 11 and 12

Hill Regional Career High School Internships
Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Street
New Haven, CT
Contact: Patricia Worthy- Director
(203) 688-2169
Students must attend Hill Regional Career High School and be in grades 10-12. Internships are for the academic year and summer.

Sheridan Academy for Excellence and
Washington Magnet School Partnership
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Community and Government Relations
20 York Street
New Haven, CT
(203) 688-2503
Program designed to enhance students' learning experiences and provide exposure to health careers. Grades K-5. 

Medical and Dental Careers

High School Mini Medical/Dental School Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
(860) 679-3483
http://medweb.uchc.edu/depts/hcop
Academic year for grades 11 and 12

Medical Business Internship Program
Education Connection, Danbury
345 Main Street
Danbury, CT
(203) 791-1904
www.educationconnection.org
Grades 9-12

S.M.A.R.T. (Science, Math and Related Technologies)

3000 by 2000 Program
Wesleyan University, Middletown
Middletown, CT
(860) 685-3242
Summer program for pre-college, high school graduates

Adventures in Science
Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT
(860) 232-4571 ext. 240
School year program for grades 4-6 

College Enrichment Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
(860) 679-3483
http://medweb.uchc.edu/depts/hcop
Summer program for college students

ConnCap
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
(860) 832-1904
Summer program for grades 7-12

Girls Incorporated
35 Park Place
Waterbury, CT
(203) 756-4639
www.girlsinc.org
Grades K-12

Kids College
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Park Place
Winsted, CT
(860) 738-6466
Summer program for grades K-8

Kids on Campus
Naugatuck Valley Community College
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT
(203) 575-8029
www.nvcc.commnet.edu/conted/koc/index.htm
Summer program for grades 4-10

Partners in Science
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
(860) 563-8181 ext. 270
www.wesleyan.edu/pimms
Summer program for grades 6-8

Pre-College Enrichment Program
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, CT
(860) 679-3483
http://medweb.uchc.edu/depts/hcop
Summer program for college pre-freshman

Sum Summer Math Fun ... Count On It!
Education Connection's Litchfield Facility
Contact: Roni Whiting
www.educationconnection.org
Summer program for grades 6-8

Taft Summer School
Taft School
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT
(860) 945-7961
www.petersons.com/summerop/sites/017509si.html
Summer program for ages 13-18

Upward Bound
Scared Heart University
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06432-1000
Contact: Carlyanne Rice-Ehalt, Director
(203) 371-7864
Program for grades 9-12; emphasis on the sciences; must be area resident of Bridgeport and Stratford and first generation college bound student. Students are in the program for four years.

White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center
71 Whitehall Road
Litchfield, CT
(860) 567-0857

W.I.S.E Camp
Westover School
Middlebury, CT
(203) 577-4503
www.westoverschool.org
Summer program for girls entering grades 7-9