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Right around the corner, you’ll find George Mason University, a college that has been deemed “up-and-coming,” especially over the past few years. The NoVA-based university offers a wide array of camps and programs for your child to partake in this summer ranging from academics and arts to athletics and nature camps.
The vast majority of camps offered at GMU are under the Potomac Arts Academy umbrella.
The Potomac Arts Academy is the community arts division of the Fairfax campus of GMU. With over a dozen camps—ranging from film and video to art, music and computer game design—to choose from under PAA, as well as a number of freestanding programs, there’s definitely a perfect fit for your child to be a Patriot this summer.
This summer, the Potomac Arts Academy will be offering three photography workshops in July.
These workshops allow participants to experience the excitement of watching a photo transform before their very eyes. Campers will get to work in a darkroom, learn photography techniques through a number of hands-on activities and so much more. No camera or previous experience is required for the camp.
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Does your child have a knack for creativity? Maybe it’s time you take a peek at one of the four arts camps that PAA has in store for the summer. Whether children want to learn to express themselves by exploring various art mediums such as drawing, painting, collage, bookmaking and crafts and learning new technical skills each day, or they want to take an imaginative trip around the world to be exposed to diverse cultures and experience multiple art media, the Potomac Arts Academy has them covered. With camps for ages 6-18, there’s an option for everyone.
If dancing his or her heart out is your child’s idea of time and energy well-spent, look no further than the Summer Dance Intensive offered through the School of Dance.
SummerDance at Mason is a two-week dance program for high school students interested in preparing for college dance programs and future careers in dance. From July 12-26, the School of Dance faculty will coach and inspire SummerDance students through the Make the Leap from Student to Artist! program. Mason SummerDance is dedicated to inspiring artistry and cultivating the unique gifts of each dancer. Dancers will have the opportunity to train in a wide variety of techniques under the direction of the School of Dance’s esteemed faculty members who have worked with famed choreographers such as Mark Morris, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Lar Lubovitch, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. This program is ideal for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in auditioning for college dance programs. Attendees receive first-rate dance training with an authentic taste of college life at George Mason University.
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Think you have a potential future Academy award-winner on your hands? Allow your child to hone in on his or her acting skills with Acting for Young People, a camp that has been running for 15-plus years and focuses on professional-level training in a supportive and fun environment.
The theater programs start at age 5 and go through age 18. They run weekly for six weeks and culminate in a performance for friends and family on Fridays. Each one-week session has a separate theme that determines the activities that will be held throughout the week, which allows returning campers to experience something new each time they participate.
Or perhaps your child would rather be behind the camera than on stage? No worries; there is a Film and Video Production program as well. In this program, kids will learn story development, scriptwriting, preproduction, production and post-production and create their own short film.
Do “Minecraft” and “World of Warcraft” dominate your kids’ free time? Do they have a love for all things video games? Perhaps it’s time you introduce them to the world of game design with camps offered through the Mason Game and Technology Academy. The courses range from “Minecraft” modding, which teaches kids how to modify games, to java programming, game art and animation and much more.
The Potomac Arts Academy will also be offering a wide array of music programs this summer. From Music Recording and Musical Showcases to a variety of instrumental workshops, children will have the opportunity to strum, drum and sing their hearts out to the tune of these courses.
And, as aforementioned, there are a few camps—ranging from athletics to nature—outside of those that are under the partnership with the Potomac Arts Academy. Not all details are listed at this time, so you must keep an eye on the summercamps.gmu.edu homepage for updates.
However, for those that are listed, especially if your child is an animal lover, be sure to take a peek at the FONZ Nature Camp. Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) Nature Camp provides a space for campers ages 13-18 to become one with nature. Through a number of outdoor activities and nature explorations, campers are able to become more scientifically inclined when it comes to nature and the environment. -Rebecca Norris
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Summer Programs at George Mason
November 11, 2017
Mason is excited to partner with the following student leadership conferences to offer outstanding high school and university scholars the opportunity to participate in the following experiences for elective college credit.
- Envision Career & Leadership Programs
- Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program (HOBY)
- Washington Journalism and Media Conference
- Washington Youth Summit on the Environment
These programs have been approved by our faculty, and students who qualify can receive college credit for “Special Topics in Leadership.” Scholars enrolled in 4- to 8-day programs earn one (1) college credit, while programs that run 9 days or longer are eligible for two (2) college credits. This is elective Mason credit and generally transfers to other four-year colleges and universities, but we recommend that students and parents check with the college/university they are applying to or attending if they are interested in how the credit would apply.
General Information
How are students selected?
Students are selected to represent their school and state through our academic partnerships. Nominations may be made by high school educators or students are identified by George Mason University through information we receive about students interests and/or academic ability through college entrance exams, or through data from NRCCUA (National Research Center for College and University Administrators), which conduct high school interest/career surveys.
Educators are invited to fill out a nomination form for any of our student leadership opportunities and students will be contacted to confirm their nomination.
How are students evaluated?
The course, Special Topics in Leadership is a “Pass/Fail” course and students are evaluated based on their experiential learning opportunities throughout the week. Conference faculty will monitor their active participation in simulations, contributions to discussions and demonstration of leadership and critical thinking skills in group and individual settings. Students will receive feedback on their progress throughout the conference.
How do I enroll in Mason college credit?
Scholars must “opt in” and apply for the elective credit by contacting the conference Office of Admissions and completing the online enrollment application, as well as answering the required questions on the Student Information Form. This must be done no later than the end of the second day of the program session.
Students enrolling for credit must be capable of doing college-level work and have completed the 9th grade at the time of the program. Students are asked to provide a self-reported GPA and complete the required questions and student leadership essay prior to conference participation. Tuition is $100.00 for one (1) credit and $200.00 for two (2) credits. Payment will be made to the specific conference. Students who do not meet the requirements for college credit will be refunded the credit tuition amount
Master’s program in English at INTO George Mason University
1. Age of participants: from 20 years
2. Duration of study: from 1 year
3. Beginning of classes: September, January
4. Level of English: minimum IELTS 6.5.-7.0., TOEFL 75-80 or equivalent (the level of language proficiency must be high)
5. Level of education: bachelor’s degree / specialist
6. Language of instruction: English.
The Master’s Department at INTO George Mason University is represented by more than 80 programs from various fields.
Applicants from any country in the world who have a bachelor’s degree and the required level of English can enter the master’s program. Foreign students can take advantage of the Pre-Master’s program, take a special adaptation course and then move on to the main educational program without wasting time. Master’s programs include:
- Education and human development
- Interdisciplinary programs
- Health and social services
- Humanities
- Social sciences
- Science
- Visual and performing arts
- Business
- Conflict analysis and resolution
- Politics and government
- Engineering.
The Master’s Department of the University has a fundamental scientific base and unique achievements. Some of the best specialists in the state (and the whole country) work here, thanks to high professionalism and carefully designed courses, students receive the maximum of useful knowledge and skills.
A large amount of time is occupied by independent work, work with sources, literature, laboratory experiments and research. Undergraduates, despite a well-defined specialization, are always generalists, since the level of their training allows them to be erudite in many areas at once without losing quality. During the training, students learn a large block of disciplines – both theoretical and practical.
Earning a master’s degree significantly expands employment and professional opportunities. The INTO George Mason University diploma is highly valued by employers and its holders can easily find prestigious jobs. They also have the opportunity to continue their studies at the doctoral department.
Master’s programs at INTO George Mason University:
- Accounting (MS)
- Visual and Performing Arts (MFA)
- Anthropology (MA)
- Applied Information Technology (MS)
- Applied and Engineering Physics (MS)
- Art Education (MAT)
- Art History (MA)
- Arts Management (MA)
- Bioengineering (MS)
- Bioinformatics Management (MS)
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (MS)
- Biology (MS)
- Biostatistics (MS)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Chemistry (MS)
- Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (MS)
- Communications (MA)
- Computational Science (MS)
- Computer Engineering (MS)
- Computer Game Design (MA)
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MS)
- Counseling and Development (MEd)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Criminal Justice (MS)
- Criminology, Law and Society (MA)
- Curriculum and instruction (MEd)
- Data Science Technology (MS)
- Digital Forensics and Cyber Intelligence (MS)
- Earth Systems Science (MS)
- Economics (MA)
- Educational Leadership (MEd)
- Educational Psychology (MS) 90 018
- Electrical Engineering (MS)
- English (MA)
- Environmental Science and Policy (MS)
- Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion (MS)
- Foreign Languages (MA)
- Forensic Medicine (MS)
- Geographical and Cartographic Sciences (MS)
- Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence (MS)
- Global Issues (MA)
- Global Health (MS)
- Graphic Design (MA)
- Health Informatics (MS) )
- Health Policy (MS)
- Health Systems Management (MHA)
- Higher Education and Student Development (MA)
- History of Decorative Arts (MA)
- History (MA)
- Information Security and Assurance (MS)
- Information Systems (MS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
- International Trade and Politics (MA)
- International Security (MA)
- Management of secure information Systems (MS)
- Management (MS)
- Mathematics (MS)
- Middle East and Islamic Studies (MA)
- Music (MM)
- Nursing (MSN)
- Nutrition (MS)
- Operations Research (MS)
- Organization for Development and Knowledge Management (MS)
- Peace Operations (MS)
- Philosophy (MA)
- Political Science (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Public Policy (MPP)
- Real Estate Development (MS)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Sociology (MA) 9 0018
- Software ( MS)
- Special Education (MEd)
- Sports and Recreation (MS)
- Statistical Science (MS)
- Systems Engineering (MS)
- Technology Management (MS)
- Telecommunications (MS)
9001 7 Athletic Training (MS)
9 0017 Computer Science (MS)
90 017 Psychology (MA)
90 017 Transport policy, operations and logistics (MA)
Tuition fees for master’s programs = from $25,688/year of study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For master’s programs:
1. Age: from 20 years old
2. Bachelor’s degree (with good grades and high GPA)
3. Level of English: minimum IELTS 6.5.-7.0., TOEFL 75-80 or equivalent (level of language proficiency must be high)
4. Positive recommendations from the previous place of study/work
5. Extended essay explaining the reasons and objectives of entering the master’s program
6. Academic achievements in the chosen specialty
7. Portfolio of creative work
8. Certificates of passing specialized exams (for some specialties, such as health)
9. Foreign participants are encouraged to enter through the Pre-Master’s program.
SEMESTER DATES AND ADDITIONAL COSTS
Start of Master’s programs: September, January.
The academic year of master’s programs is divided into semesters:
- Fall semester: from August 28 to December 16-20 (holidays from November 22 to 26, Christmas holidays from December 21 to January 14)
- Summer semester: from 21 May to 11 August.
Spring semester: January 22 to May 16 (vacation from March 12 to 18)
10 High School Journalism Internships (FAQ)
Journalism is a profession that is constantly changing.
High school students who want to follow this path will benefit greatly if they gain hands-on experience in journalism before entering the program.
One ideal way to do this is through an internship; several journalism internships are currently open to high school students.
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In this article, we will discuss ten journalism internships for high school students that allow them to gain experiential professional fame, make valuable connections and better prepare for a career in this field.
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10 high school journalism internships
1. New York Times Summer Academy in New York
The New York Times NYC Summer Academy is a high school journalism internship.
This internship allows high school students to be actively involved in journalism, technology, and the media.
The New York Times NYC Summer Academy is held in New York, the center of US journalism.
This program lasts only two weeks and is very beneficial as participants acquire the following skills; writing, data visualization, video production, storytelling and quality news reports.
New York Times NYC Summer Academy interns participate in workshops and workshops that allow them to connect with experienced journalists and other professionals working with the New York Times.
This internship is highly recommended for students who aspire to become journalists as it will allow them to develop valuable skills, improve their outlook, and equip them with fundamental knowledge of journalism, making it easier for them to start college.
Apply here
2. Washington Journalism & Media Conference
The Washington Journalism & Media Conference is an internship open to high school students who want to start a career in journalism or the media.
George Mason University in Washington DC composes this program.
Throughout the course, students receive lectures from experienced field experts. They learn about many things, from digital journalism to print media.
The Washington Journalism and Media Conference attendees also enjoy visiting the newsrooms, interacting with journalists and media professionals, and attending press conferences.
The experience this program offers really shapes the mindset of each participant.
The fact that students from different parts of the country participate in the Washington Conference on Journalism and Media makes it even more exciting.
This is a great internship for people who want to pursue a career in media and journalism.
Apply here
3. La Times High School Insider
The La Times High School Insider is another great addition to this list. It is open to high school students who wish to pursue a career in journalism.
Participants in this program learn how to write for the LA Times, one of the world’s leading newspapers. Their work can even be published in a newspaper if they are excellent.
However, in order to be part of the La Times High School Insider program, a student must publish the school’s newspaper or engage in journalism.
Students who enter this program can work with renowned editors.
Apply here
4. Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are more of a journalism competition for high school students than an internship.
However, this is another great opportunity for high school students to develop their journalism and writing skills. It is open to high school students aged 12 to 12 grades.
High school students submit their work in any of the 28 categories for this competition. Some of the categories include poetry, essays, scripts, and others.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards offer awards, scholarships and publications to students whose work stands out.
The cash prize for this competition can sometimes be as high as $12,500.
Apply here
5. Columbia Summer Journalism Workshop
The Columbia School Press Association organizes the Columbia Summer Journalism Workshop.
This summer program provides high school students with journalism knowledge and experiences that enhance their publishing skills and abilities.
The Columbia University Summer Journalism Seminar offers both physical and online options.
Apply here
6. Stanford Humanities Summer Institute
The Stanford Summer Liberal Arts Institute is a journalism internship for high school students who want to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to excel in the field.
For three weeks, this program includes high-quality liberal arts classes led by professors from Stanford University.
They also participate in writing sessions and workshops that enhance their journalistic skills.
The Stanford Summer Liberal Institute is very competitive and submitting a solid application will increase any student’s chances of getting admitted.
Apply here
7. Northwestern Medill Cherubs
Northwestern Medill Cherubs is open to high school students who want to learn what it means to work in journalism.
This program is being developed by the Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University.
Participants develop the following skills; editing, writing, reporting and multimedia production at the end of training.
During the four weeks of the program, they work alongside experienced professionals and the school’s leading lecturers to improve their skills and broaden their journalistic perspectives.
Medill Cherubs Northwest Interns also participate in vital workshops, workshops and field trips.
They have the rare privilege of creating content for publication on the Cherubs News platform.
Getting into the Northwestern Medill Cherubs Program is not easy, as the program caters to students from all walks of life who want to major in journalism.
Apply here
8. Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop
Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop is a summer program designed for high school students who want to improve their creative writing skills.
Students who qualify for this program receive a series of learning activities that improve their ability to write fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
Participants meet experienced writers during this internship and participate in very effective workshops and lectures.
The course work of this internship is very challenging, which even helps to reveal the hidden potential of students.
The Kenyon Review Young Writers Seminar takes place on the campus of Kenyon College, Ohio. However, students who are unable to be physically present due to distance may choose the online option.
Apply here
9. Boston University Creative Writing Program
The Boston University Creative Writing Program is a rigorous program open to high school students who want to develop their journalism skills.
Participants participate in writing workshops, literary readings and discussions that greatly influence their journalistic abilities for three weeks.
This program allows students to enjoy college-level coursework and earn college credit.
The fact that high-level professionals organize events throughout the program allows students to work with them, directly influencing their skills and enhancing their journalistic potential.
Apply here
10. YoungArts
YoungArts is a program for students who want to develop their journalism potential and access resources to help them reach their career goals. It is open to high school students aged 15 to 18.
This program has different categories: voice, writing, design art, etc.
Those selected from the winners will be invited to participate in several first class programs and workshops in New York, Los Angeles and Miami.
The YoungArts program has a cash prize of $10,000 and finalists have a chance to be named to the U.S. President’s Arts Fellows.
Although YoungArts is not a full-time internship, it is a program that allows students to develop their journalism skills.
Apply here
High School Journalism Internship FAQ
What is another word for a journalist trainee?
Another name for a trainee journalist is trainee editor.
Do interns receive any income?
Some companies place their trainees on a payroll basis. These paychecks can come weekly or monthly.
What is another name for a young journalist?
Aspiring journalists are also called young reporters.