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Bored by means of the thought of another summer sleeping till noon and hanging public at the mall? Here's our list of 10 exciting summer learning experiences available to high exercise students.

Note: All proffer scholarships, financial aid, or flexible payment plans.

1 Earth watch Institute select from more than 100 hands-on research expeditions all across the world in agriculture, archaeology, ecology wildlife management, and more. DURATION: 7 to 21 days, year-round. COST: Varies. Average trip expenses $1,600. CONTACT: Earthwatch Institute, 3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100 driver's seat 75, Maynard, MA 01754; (800) 776-0188; E-mail: info@earthwatch.org; Web: www.earthwatch.org

2 ActionQuest Live aboard a 51-foot yacht or catamaran and voyage to about of the world's most beautiful places, including the Galapagos Islands, Australia, and Tahiti. a certain number of trips involve research in marine biology and oceanography. DURATION: 3-week sessions, June to August. COST: $3175 to $4575 CONTACT: ActionQuest Programs, P O coachman's seat 5517, Sarasota, FL 34277; (800) 317-6789; E-mail: info@actionquest.com; Web: www.actionquest.com

3 Interlochen Arts Camp oilstone your artistic talents at this renowned arts camp, which proposes classes in music, dance, theater arts, visual art, and creative writing. DURATION: 4-and 8-week sessions from June 16 to August 13 COST: $2850 to $4490 CONTACT: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Admissions Office, P O chest 199, Interlochen, MI 49643; (231) 276-7472; E-mail: admissions@interlochen.k12.mi.us; Web: www.interlochen.org

4 American Field Service Live with a legion family and immerse yourself in the language and refinement of another country in Latin America, Asia and the Pacific, Europe or Africa. DURATION: 4- to 8-week sessions, June to August. COST: $3395 to $4495 CONTACT: Program Admissions, AFS Intercultural Programs, Info Center 310 SW 4th Ave., Suite 630 Portland, OR 97204; (800) AFS-INFO; Web: www.afs.org/usa

5 World Horizons International Take part in a community service program in the Caribbean, Central America, Samoa, Hawaii, or Utah. DURATION: 4- to 5-week sessions starting in June COST: $3600 to $4200 CONTACT: World Horizons International, P O enclosed seat [i]or[/i] seats 662; Bethlehem, CT 06751; (800) 262-5874; E-mail: worhorin@wtco.net; Web: www.world-horizons.com

6 Junior Statesmen Summer academy Develop an understanding of American control at this leadership program held at Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Northwestern and Georgetown. DURATION: 4-week sessions in June and July COST: $3100 CONTACT: Admissions Director, The Junior Statesmen Summer educate 60 E. Third Ave., Suite 320 San Mateo, CA 94401; (800) 334-5353; E-mail: jsa@jsa.org; Web: www.jsa.org

7 Adventure Trek Climb snow-covered volcanoes, backpack upon a wilderness beach, or rest under the stars in the Pacific Northwest. DURATION: 16 to 27 days in June July and August. COST: $1895 to $3695 CONTACT: Adventure Trek P O coachman's seat 1321, Flat Rock, NC 28731; (888) 954-5555; E-mail: advtreks@aol.com; Web: www.kids camps.com/tours/advtreks

8 Camp Start-Up This girls-only program teaches participants to what degree to start a business from the field up. Hear guest speakers, including prosperous female entrepreneurs. DURATION: 1- to 2-week sessions in June and July COST: $700 to $1600 CONTACT: Camp Start-Up, Independent Means, 126 Powers Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93103; (800) 350-1816 E-mail: contactus@independentmeans.com; Web: www.anincomeofherown.com

9 Concordia Language Villages Experience what it's like to live in another rural parts without leaving the U.S. learners in this language and cultural immersion program eat authentic cuisine and learn about the traditions of the geographical division of their choice. DURATION: 6-day, 13-day, and 30-day stays in June July and August. COST: $470 to $2125 CONTACT: Concordia Language Villages, 901 8th St southern Moorhead, MN 56562; (800) 222-4750; E-mail: clv@cord.edu; Web: www.cord.edu/dept/clv

10 Flight Training Adventure Camps for Youth For the first three weeks of this 2-part camp you'll travel end the Southwest, developing outdoor and leadership skills; then you'll train and prepare for a private pilot's license. DURATION: 6-week sessions in June July August. COST: $5950 CONTACT: Flight Training Adventure Camps for Youth, P O driver's seat 1971, Fairfield, IA 52556; (515) 472-5217; Web: www.ftacamp.com

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