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Teen Pre-College Summer Programs
The Summer Academy is a high school pre-college program for rising grades 9-12. The program is held as two one-week intensives in June and July. Course at taught by Centenary University Professors. Each program offers overnight accommodations with three meals and evening activities.
Life-long Learning Begins at Centenary
For over 10 years, Centenary University has welcomed high school students from all over the world to study in our summer intensives. These one week programs are non-credit. They provide in-depth study designed for enrichment and exploration for students expressing genuine interest in the field.
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Jun 25, 11:00 AM – Jul 01, 11:00 AMSession 1, Centenary UniversityCentenary University is home to one of the top equestrian programs in the nation! Students will study vet science and gets hands-on experience at the equestrian center with animal care, feeding, and equine physical exams. Instructor: Jessica Sosnovik Asst. Prof. of Equine Studies at Centenary
Jun 25, 12:00 PM – Jul 01, 10:00 AMSession 1, Centenary UniversityFor students interested in fashion or costume design. Students will learn how to sketch, design, and sew like a pro. Instructor: Meghan Reeves, Assistant Professor of Costume Design, Centenary University
Jun 25, 12:00 PM – Jul 01, 10:00 AMSession 1, Centenary UniversityThis course provides a life-based approach to saving, spending, investing and the overall management of money. Topics include opening savings accounts, stock investing, spending, taxes, insurance, emergency money, and more. Instructor: Frank Longo Assoc. Professor of Business, Centenary University
Jun 25, 12:00 PM – Jul 01, 12:00 PMSession 1, Centenary UniversityStudents will refine their dance performance skills and technique in Modern Dance, Limon Technique, Jazz dance, Dance for Theatre, Yoga for Dancers, Choreography and improvisation. Instructors: Centenary Dept. of Theatre & Dance Faculty
Jun 25, 1:00 PM – Jul 01, 10:00 AMSession 1, Centenary UniversityStudents will have the opportunity to work on a sports marketing and/or event projects. Students may meet and interact with sports industry professionals. Instructor: Dr. David Perricone Associate Professor of Sports & Entertainment Management, Centenary University
Jun 25, 1:00 PM – Jul 01, 10:00 AMSession 1 , Centenary UniversityCentenary University is home of an equity theatre in residence, Students will refine their performance skills with acting, movement, stage combat, vocal technique, makeup, and workshops with professional guest artists. Instructors: Centenary University Theatre Department Faculty
Jun 25, 1:00 PM – Jul 01, 10:00 AMSession 1, Centenary UniversityThis is a deep dive into the minds of serial killers and criminals. Students will be introduced to why people turn to crime, specifically serial killing through the use of case studies, videos, and other information. Instructor: Dr. Christine Floether, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology
Jul 02, 9:00 AM – Jul 08, 4:00 PMSession 2, 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USALearn about the concepts of chemistry including properties and states of matter, chemical compounds, bonds, quantities, reactions, and equations. There are hands-on lab investigations and chemical calculation practices.
Jul 02, 9:00 AM – Jul 08, 4:00 PMSession 2, Centenary UniversityStudents will have the opportunity to work on a sports marketing and/or event projects. Students may meet and interact with sports industry professionals. Instructor: Dr. David Perricone Associate Professor of Sports & Entertainment Management, Centenary University
Jul 02, 12:00 PM – Jul 08, 10:00 AMSession 2, Centenary UniversityIn this course students will learn the fundamentals of 3-dimensionsal and interior design from color, shape, form, and function. Instructor(s): Jason Kelly & Darlene White Former HGTV designers and 18-year partners of SIMPLICITY DESIGN SERVICES
Jul 02, 1:00 PM – Jul 09, 10:00 AMSession 2, 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USAStudents will refine their dance performance skills and technique in musical theatre dance with the Broadway and film performer Michael Blevings, who played Mark in the film version of A Chorus Line. Session 2: July 1-July 8 Instructor: Michael Blevings
Jul 02, 1:00 PM – Jul 08, 10:00 AMSession 2, Centenary UniversityCentenary University is home of an equity theatre in residence, Students will refine their performance skills with acting, movement, stage combat, vocal technique, and makeup. May be repeated by students in session 1. Instructors: Centenary University Theatre Department Faculty
Jul 02, 1:00 PM – Jul 08, 10:00 AMSession 2, 400 Jefferson St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USAThis course will refine the craft of those interested in writing mystery, suspense, crime fiction, and horror. Participants are encouraged to take "Inside the Mind of Serial Killers" held session 1. Session 2: July 2-July 8 Instructor: TBA.
Jul 02, 1:00 PM – Jul 08, 1:00 PMSession 2, Centenary UniversityThis course will explore factors that influence self-perception, identity, thought, and preference. Through introspection and self-enquiry, students are encouraged to develop their own opinions and confidence expressing themselves. Instructor: Dr. Christine Floether Assoc. Professor of Psychology
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