Students must be at least 12 years old and must have completed the seventh grade to attend. The deadline for on-campus housing is May 1. The priority deadline for the courses is May 1 and June 1 is the final deadline. Jump Start Program Jump Start is a one-week science immersion program for high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the sciences. The program is sponsored by the College of Life Sciences and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Participants choose from among three thematic areas to explore in depth.
Programs offered for the summer of 2001 include biomedical science, forensic science and animal behavior and physiology. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2001. The afternoon sessions may be added for an additional fee. Junior Golf Camps and Clinics Golfers ages 8-17 learn full swing, short game shots, golf course management and golf etiquette at junior golf camps at the University of Maryland golf course. Camps include both range instruction and golf course play.