Dates Set for CIP’s New Teen Summer Programs

Nov 2009 – The College Internship Program (CIP) has announced dates and locations of their four summer programs for teens age 16-19 with learning differences. The two-week program will be held on the campuses of four highly rated colleges in California, Indiana, Massachusetts and Florida and is designed to prepare students for the transition from high school to college or careers.

While students will attend classes covering topics such as time management, organizational skills and social thinking, the focus will be on fostering connections and having fun.

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CIP Summer Program 2010!

Interested in a sneak peek at college life? This unique opportunity to do so at a highly-rated college or university is just around the corner. College is not all about academics; it’s about fostering connections, learning the necessary skills to succeed and having fun while doing it!

The College Internship Program (CIP) is excited to announce the expansion of it’s 2 week Summer Program for students ages 16-19 with learning differences including Asperger’s, ADD, NLD and dyslexia.

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Summer Program Success!

What a wonderful group of 12 students from California, Alabama, Oregon, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Indiana, and Alaska!

This very cohesive and inclusive group of students bonded within the first few hours. Amidst the educational activities, summer students had a chance to intermix with Berkeley upperclassmen, heading out on beautiful days to Alcatraz, an A’s baseball game and Six Flags amusement park.

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CIP Summer Program: Meet the Staff

Interested in a sneak peek at college life? This unique opportunity to do so at a top-rated university is just around the corner. College is not all about academics; it’s about fostering connections, learning the necessary skills to succeed and having fun while doing it!

Students ages 16-19 with Asperger’s and other Learning Differences are invited to attend this 2 week program on the UC Berkeley campus.

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New Freedom, New Responsibilities

(3/18/09) Berkeley is now in full bloom as spring kicks into high gear and we are just 90 days away from our jam-packed summer session!

We have programming in place to dispel the mysteries of attending college or other post-secondary options for students 16-19 with Asperger’s and other Learning Differences. The CIP summer session will help prepare students as they turn their thoughts to the next phase of their lives.

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Recreation + Socialization = Success

Our Summer Program is packed with lots of dynamic recreational activities. Check out the UC Berkeley’s Recreation Center where CIP students can enjoy everything from swimming to yoga classes and much, much more. Daily passes are included in the cost of the program and the center offers a terrific setting for maintaining good health and ample opportunities for socialization.

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Update: Two Week CIP Summer Program in Berkeley

Greetings from sunny California where things are heating up as we diligently put the finishing touches on our summer program. Students ages 16-19 who join us this June can expect expert staff and programming, a top-rated university setting and plenty of action-packed learning and recreational activities.

We have carefully designed our program so students will have ample opportunities to experience new successes, gain self-confidence and enjoy a compact slice of college life.

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Apply for the Summer Program 2009 in Berkeley!

The CIP Summer Program application is online! View the web page here: www.collegeinternshipprogram.com/summer

This 2 week summer program is for students ages 16-19.

Announcing the College Internship Program’s Summer Program

We are pleased to announce our brand new summer session for students ages 16-19, coming this summer, June 19 – July 3rd, 2009.  The College Internship Program has four national centers of excellence and operates as a year-round program for students with Asperger’s, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and other learning differences.

Founded in 1983, it has grown from Lee, Massachusetts, to Brevard, Florida, to Bloomington, Indiana, to its newest center in Berkeley, which opened in July of 2007.  This comprehensive two-week summer overview program introduces students to an array of CIP services while they enjoy a real slice of college life.

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