Opportunities to Own It
Upcoming Opportunities For Our Brickies to Explore
NEW! IUN Dental Education Camp
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
IUN is hosting a free Dental Education Camp. This event is open to all high school students.
Students will:
- Tour the region's only onsite Dental Education Clinic and laboratory
- Conduct hands on activities such as- taking impressions (molds), polishing teeth, taking x-rays, and using an intraoral camera (taking pictures of oral cavity)
- Meet Dental Education faculty, staff, and students
- Learn about oral pathology and more
This event is free, but space is limited! Click the link below to register today!
NEW! Indiana 4-H Entrepreneurship Academy
Purdue University
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2019
Students who have a passion for innovation, create solutions to problems, design a service to help a certain audience, or have an interest in starting their own business should continue reading!
Participants will attend in-depth workshops to help youth further develop their business idea. The event culminates in final pitch presentation the morning of June 14th.
Youth who participate in Entrepreneurship Academy:
- Increase their understanding of what it takes to start a business and gain skills to do so.
- Understand the barriers and risks involved in building a successful business.
- Interact with real-world entrepreneurs with ties to Purdue University
- Deliver their business pitch to seasoned entrepreneurs and business owners, and receive valuable feedback.
NEW! PNW Engineering and Sciences Summer Camps List
Free STEM Summer Camp
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Indiana University Northwest Hawthorn Hall Room 107
Indiana University Northwest is hosting a free STEM summer camp. Students will be able to explore topics in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Students from underrepresented minority groups, including African American and Hispanic students interested in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to register.
- Must be an incoming high school sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Transportation is not provided.
- Exclusive opportunity: Apply for 2020 admissions onsite for free.
- RSVP by July 14, 2019 for priority consideration
Please click the link below to complete the registration form.
*Completing the form does not guarantee registration.
Volunteer for All Pieces Fit
Summer Camp dates: July 8, 2019 - July 19, 2019
All Pieces Fit is looking for volunteers to work with children during their summer camp. All Pieces Fit is a center that provides services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
All Pieces Fit is seeking out volunteers who are compassionate, energetic, reliable, and enjoy working with children.
Please see the attached flyer below for more information!
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Summer Camp
July 8, 2019 - July 19, 2019
Monday - Friday at 9:10 am - 3:30 pm
Location: PNW Hammond Campus
Deadline to register: June 7, 2019
Cost: $100.00
Do you want to learn how:
- A computer plays a game against you like an expert player?
- Snapchat detects your face and Facebook tags you in photos?
- Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa and Google Home answers your questions?
- Amazon, Netflix and YouTube recommends items of interest?
- Self-driving cars run without drivers?
If your answer is yes, join the Purdue University Northwest Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Summer Camp and learn the techniques in a game environment that will help you answer these questions and innovate future AI applications!
This summer camp will help you understand what AI/ML is, how AI/ML powers today's digital world, and how it is essential for economic growth. It will motivate you to make a career decision in this field. You will learn AI/ML concepts and implement them in a game-based programming platforms.
The School of Engineering at Purdue University Northwest is hosting a summer camp for high school students. Students entering 9th grade or higher are welcome!
Enroll early, as space is limited.
Duke University Summer Session for High School Students
There is a one-week Accelerated STEM Academy that will provide you a "behind-the-scenes" look at the research happening at Duke, give you a chance to do your own laboratory activities and learn from renowned faculty from Duke's School of Medicine! The Summer Academy is a three-week program.
Courses do fill quickly, so apply online today!
If you are interested, please click the links below for further information about details and pricing.
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs
Programs are offered by Indiana University Northwest, Center for Urban and Regional Excellence. Classes are taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.
Classes in Portage
9th-11th grades: Mondays, June 3 - July 1, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
12th grade and Adults: Several schedules available, please call
Classes in Highland
9th-11th grades: Tuesday, June 4 - July 2, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
12 Grade and Adults: Tuesday June 4 - July 2, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
If you have further questions call Tiffany Gilbert, Program Director at 1-888-202-5114
To register call 1-800-978-9596
PNW Summer Experience
July 22 - July 26, 2019
Purdue University Northwest
The PNW 2019 Summer Bridge program is an opportunity for students going into their sophomore and junior year to experience campus life by choosing one of two interest tracks.
Students will:
- Gain exposure to 21st century careers
- Attend courses with PNW faculty
- Engage with other PNW students
- Take advantage of campus facilities
- Immerse themselves in cultural points of interest and activities in Chicago/NWI
Some incentives include:
- Preferred consideration for PNW Office of Concurrent Enrollment Programs scholarship
- Preferred consideration for Honors College admission and scholarship
- Earned credit toward the leadership requirement in the Honors College
There is a cost to attend the camp:
$400.00 residential camp or
$325.00 for day camp only
$40.00 non-refundable deposit
Applicants may be eligible for a scholarship to cover camp tuition and fees
Click the file below for more information.
Contact your School Counselor
Ms. Amanda Hensley, 9th Grade and 12th Grade Last Name N-Z ahensley@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Victoria Hamilton, 10th Grade and 12th Grade Last Name A-F vhamilton@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Peggy Orchard, 11th Grade and 12th Grade Last Name G-M porchard@hobart.k12.in.us