New England Center for Investigative Reporting, based at Boston University's College of Communication, is offering a unique investigative Journalism Workshop this summer. If you are interested in journalism or writing, this program would be a perfect fit. Last year, nearly 100 students from 23 states and six countries attended. There are three, two-week workshops that begin on June 30, 2014. During each session, students participate in seminars and work alongside BU faculty and award-winning local and national journalists on investigative stories that could be published on the center's website or in regional and national publications. Students will live on the BU campus and gain hands-on experience in investigative reporting while developing critical thinking and writing skills. Application deadline is June 30, 2014. For more information, please visit summerworkshop@necir-bu.org.

Saint Xavier University Student Media Summer Camp will be held the weeks of June 23 through June 27 and July 7 through July 11, 2014. The goal of this summer camp is to provide students, who have an interest in the media industry, first-hand experience working in the field. Students participating in the camp will create their own edition of The Xavierite student newspaper and develop an entire day's worth of programming that will air on the student radio station WXAV 88.3FM Chicago and WXAV.com. If you are interested in this program, please go to http://sxustudentmedia.com/the-annual-student-media-summer-camp-is-now-open-for-registration/. You may also contact Director of Student Media, Peter Kreten, at pkreten@sxu.edu or 773-298-3375.

The Anti-Cruelty Society and the The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is offering students that are interested in becoming veterinarians a chance to learn about the field directly from the experts in their school-year-long Veterinary Mentoring Program. This program meets one Saturday a month from September through July at the Ant-Cruelty Society located at 169 W. Grand Ave in Chicago. Each session offers a unique look at the field of veterinary medicine. The goal is to introduce students to the different areas of science that they will encounter in veterinary school, and to give them further exposure of what their college-level course work will be like. Requirements include being enrolled in 10th through 12th grade and have completed at least one biology class, a verified 3.0 GPA, a serious interest in the career of Veterinary Medicine and a proven aptitude for science. Students must be able to attend a two hour seminar one Saturday per month at the Anti-Cruelty Society. For an application, please come to the counseling office. All applications are due by June 30, 2014.

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising presents 3 Days of Fashion 2014. If you are interested in a career in fashion and would like to meet like-minded high school students with the same interests and goals, check out FIDM"s 3 day summer program. It's 3 non-stop days of fashion, fun and learning in four different California locations. Register today at fidm.edu/go/summerprogram.

University of Notre Dame School of Architecture is one of the top programs in the U.S. for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to learn about studying architecture before they get to college. Geared toward those who are considering an architecture program, participants not only learn architectural history but also the skills and responsibilities required in contemporary architectural practice. During the 12-day program, students participate in design studios, architecture seminars, and field trips to see exemplary architecture first hand. To register, go to architecture.nd.edu/careerdiscovery.

Western Illinois University announces its "Discovering the World Through Science" program for students who have completed at least one year of high school. The program is for students who have a budding interest in the sciences and wish to further explore career opportunities and options for future study in the sciences. Participants should have sufficient curiosity, motivation, achievement level and maturity to benefit from the program. Students must be recommended for the program by a science teacher or school administrator. Enrollment is very limited, so please register early. For more information and an application, please come to the counseling office.

Cardiac Camp is a non-profit summer day camp which serves as an ideal introduction for any high school student interested in exploring a career in medicine. Students attending this one-week camp will experience CPR certification, hands on workshops, lectures, introductions to various careers in healthcare, pig heart dissection, and a medical student forum. A healthy daily lunch and daily healthy living exercises are also included. Camp Cardiac is held in eleven different cities through out the US. The Chicago area camp will be held July 7-11 and July 14-18, 2014. An additional camp has also been added in North Chicago from July 21-25, 2014. For more information and an application, please go to www.campcardiac.org.

Camp Engineer serves as an ideal introduction for any high school student interested in exploring a career in the vast field of engineering. With a focus on both education and real world experience, Camp Engineer introduces students to a variety of engineering disciplines including mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, bio engineering, environmental engineering and computer science. It is open to high school students ages 15 years and older including students graduating from high school in Spring/Summer 2014. It will be held on the campus of the University of Illinois - Chicago in downtown Chicago from Monday, August 11th until Friday, August 15th., 2014. For all the details , go to http://www.campengineer.org.

Camp Neuro is another summer workshops for students interested in a medical career but focusing more on the brain. Students will have the same experiences as Camp Cardiac, but will be dissecting the brain of a pig. There are seven locations through out the US for this workshop. The Chicago area seminar will be held July 21-25, 2014. For more information and an application, please go to campneuro.org.

Tribeca Flashpoint Academy introduces its week-long digital media arts workshops designed just for you! These high school summer workshops are taught by real industry professionals on-location at TFA's downtown Chicago campus. You will get hands-on experience working with cutting edge gear and collaborating with your peers to bring amazing projects to life. Choose from HD Film Production, Studio Recording, VFX + Animation, Game Design or Graphic Design. All Workshops are open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. For more information go to www.tfa.edu/programs/high-school-enrichment/summer-workshops or call 312-332-0707.

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning is offering the nation's first on-line architecture course for high school students. This course aims at laying a foundation for a general understanding of Architecture. Through fundamental principles spanning the education, the profession, the art, the science of Architecture, the student will encounter a broad survey of vocabularies and conceptual processes. Lectures, readings, interactive digital video, examinations and projects will provide the means of exploration. Students who attend a private high school should apply as special student status. For more information and to apply, go to www4.uwm.edu/asrup/admissions/futurestudents/highschoolcourses.cfm.

Nova Southeastern University offers you the chance to earn a degree and learn to fly. Their program offers proven academic and technical instruction in a convenient and timely format. Students in this program take classes with university faculty members who are also experienced pilots well versed in human factors. This program was created with a career in advanced aviation in mind. Please visit their website at www.nova.edu/aviation or call Kimberly Durham at 954-262-8000 or 800-338-4723 for additional information.

St. Ambrose University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program located in Davenport. IA will be accepting applications from qualified high school students interested in this dynamic health care profession. Track I is an accelerated program exclusively designed for exceptional high school students. An open house for students interested in Physical Therapy will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center. Registration will be available on July 1, 2014. Full details of this program and the open house can be found at www.sau.edu/pt. You may also call 563-333-6403 or email any questions to pt@sau.edu.