Our summer programs provide students with opportunities to learn more about specific career fields, to sample life on a college campus and to meet other students with similar interests as well as academic and athletic ability. ..(more)
Come experience our maker culture for yourself and learn about our unique, one of a kind engineering programs. Torch test ceramics made for hypersonics and space flight, melt glass, explore our suite of ceramic, metal, and plastic 3D printers, make and test a supercapacitor, learn how AI can optimize renewable energy systems, and explore materials at the microscopic and atomic scale. ..(more)
This camp is designed for the beginner that has a passion for horses. Emphasizing safety first, the aim of this camp is to build confidence in each camper while they learn to handle, care for and ride horses. Other topics that will be covered will be horse behavior, activities based on studies that tell us a little more about how horses think and what naturally motivates them to learn. Finally, education will be offered in horse anatomy, horse tack, grooming/handling and riding...(more)
This Equestrian Day Camp is open to riders with intermediate to advanced levels of riding skills, entering grades 3 through 6...(more)
This is an intensive for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors preparing portfolios for art school admissions and for those thinking about entering an art program. The five days will develop students’ concepts and skills to strengthen their portfolios. This institute will focus on color. ..(more)
Have you wanted to try acting, but are intimidated by auditioning? Do you have experience auditioning but want to take the next step? This high school institute is for you! This institute will introduce students to the process of auditioning for theatre, film, television, and commercials. Subjects presented will include: headshot/resume building, auditioning technique, how to get auditions, and more!..(more)
Alfred University offers undergraduate and graduate courses during summer and winter terms. Courses at the 100 and 200 level are open to local, commuting high school juniors and seniors. All courses are open to students from other colleges and universities, incoming first-year students, and Alfred University students. High school students get the chance to experience life on a college campus and learn with other students of their ability level. ..(more)
The emphasis is on having fun with other students who love writing and enjoying our beautiful natural surroundings while learning the elements of craft. With our dynamic, talented and caring faculty and staff, terrific facilities, and lovely surroundings, the Alfred University Creative Writing Institute could make this your best summer ever!..(more)
This exciting week-long, co-ed summer camp is for swimmers entering grades 7-12 who swim competitively. (Campers MUST be at least 12 years old by start of camp). Designed to enhance the technical aspects of stroke, training and the strategies needed for each camper to compete at the top level of competitive swimming..(more)
This institute is an introduction to the concepts and requirements for successful 3D printing. We will work with open source 3D models and convert those designs into cast pewter pieces. The program includes an overview of software and hardware features. The institute is designed for beginners. Basic computer skills are required...(more)
This high school institute for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in aimed in preparing portfolios for art school admission and for those about to enter an art school program. Each day will include a morning and afternoon session. The week will begin with emphasis on drawing and move through design and printmaking. ..(more)
Alfred University is a friendly, vibrant living/learning community. Founded in 1836, AU offers 40 undergraduate majors and a host of clubs, organizations and recreational opportunities. Classes are small and professors know students by name and encourage them to explore their academic and research interests...(more)
The English Riding Camp, a week-long day camp for students entering grades 9-12, accommodates hunt seat riding based on the gifts and needs of the participants. Campers have lots of fun, refine their skills, and have plenty of time to get to know the horses and each other! We work with campers individually to help them define realistic personal goals at the beginning of the week and their lessons are then directed toward helping them achieve those goals...(more)
This program is aimed at high school students in grades 11-12 who love astronomy. The program will use various telescopes ranging in light gathering power with mirrors from 8 to 32-inches in diameter. The Stull Observatory has both imaging and spectrographic capabilities. Various hands-on learning activities will be held along with some basic astronomy instruction. ..(more)
This program is a week-long summer institute for riders ages 14-18. Participants will have lots of fun, refine their skills and have plenty of time to get to know the horses and each other!..(more)
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