Military Academies

MILITARY ACADEMY AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

As we would like to remind everyone - - the Young Marine Program is NOT a recruiting service for any of the branches of service. In our efforts to promote leadership opportunites within Division 6, we feel it is important to share and pass on any information received by members of our units or staff regarding military and leadership academies and to share what programs these academies have to offer.

As with any academy, leadership program or other event - application dates and requirements may change from year to year. Young Marines and parents interested in one of the programs listed on this website should contact the appropriate academy for correct and up-to-date information.

NAVAL ACADEMY STEM PROGRAM

Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Camp

Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work – even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. The STEM summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and the USNA is sponsoring three one week classes for each of three different grade levels focusing on projects in forensics, robotics, mechanics, 3-D simulation, and fabrication along with tours of labs and research areas, hands on activities, design challenges, and exciting competitions.
Classes are:
June 4 – 9 (8th and 9th grades)
June 11 – 16 (10th grades)
June 18 – 23 (11th grades)
Prerequisites are: From the brochure, "Selection is based in large part on ensuring geographic representation along with overall accomplishments in and out of the classroom." A strong, college bound, academic record with lots of extra curricula activity is what they're looking for!
See the Academy brochure at: www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem

Application to be completed on the USNA website: www.usna.edu/Admissions/stemapp
NOTE: Application available on the www.usna.edu website: 17 January !

Here's how it works: Go to the website and apply. Follow directions closely. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR STATUS BY MAY 1ST.
To learn more about the STEM
Program - visit their website at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/stem.html
NASS and AIM new dates!
On February 1, 2012 the United States Naval Academy opened its' online application for current high school juniors (going into senior year fall 2012 to apply for the Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) Program. If not familiar with the NASS Program, it is a six day immersion program that runs throughout June in three sessions:
Session 1 (June 4 - June 9)
Session 2 (June 11 - June 16)
Session 3 (June 18 - June 23)

If you're thinking about the Naval Academy, this is a great opportunity to visit and participate in academy activities and find out if it's really what you want…and hopefully become a midshipman at USNA. Deadline for application submission is 31 March 2012.
The online application for NASS at http://www.usna.edu/admissions/nass.htm

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM

AIM (Academy Introduction Mission) Summer Program

The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program that gives youth the chance to see if the Academy is right for them, and to see if they have what it takes to succeed. If youth are selected, they will experience the rigor, discipline, and rewards of the Academy, just like a cadet, for a week in July following their junior year in high school.

The 2012 AIM Application will be available January, 2012
To learn more about the AIM Summer Program, visit their website at
http://www.uscga.edu/display.aspx?id=14099

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SUMMER SEMINAR

Summer Seminar - 2012

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high school. The Summer Seminar teaches you about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing our nation's leaders. If you think that you may be interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service academies and serving your country as an officer, you should seriously consider attending the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar.

The Summer Seminar Application will be available on February 1, 2012
To learn more about the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar - visit their website at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/nass.htm

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY - WEST POINT

Summer Leaders Program

Renowned as the world’s premier leader development institution, West Point accomplishes its mission by developing cadets intellectually, physically, militarily, ethically, spiritually, and socially united.

Today, West Point continues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically, and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career as an Army officer in the service of our nation
To learn more about the U.S. Naval Academy West Point - visit their website at http://www.usma.edu/

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE R.O.T.C. & SUMMER PROGRAM

SOAR (Scholarships for Outstanding Airman to ROTC)

The purpose of Air Force Academy Soaring is to form the foundation of cadet exposure to military aviation, build character and help motivate cadets toward a career in the United States Air Force. This 15-day program (located at the U.S. Air Force Academy) is the largest glider operation in the world. The SOAR program provides a motivational experience for selected cadets to soar in the TG-10B (L-23 Super Blanik) which familiarizes them with aircraft controls, the ever-present checklist, pattern work and the perspective to earth.
To learn more about the U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C. Summer Program - visit their website at
http://afrotc.com/college-life/summer-programs/

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