Here's what we offer:

• A taste of college life - students live in a dorm and make new friends with other high school students from across the country
• Engaging classes taught by Hollins faculty
• Fun and recreation in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
• An opportunity for fresh thinking, creative expression, and discovering unique talents and abilities
• Guidance about the college search process
• $1,000 Hollins certificate to all who successfully complete the program to use toward your Hollins University tuition should you apply and be accepted
• Choose from seven athletic clinics and rock climbing. The clinics are run by Hollins varsity coaches. On the application, you'll choose from the following list: basketball, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, tennis, or volleyball.

Where will you live?

You will stay in Tinker Hall, a spacious, air-conditioned residence hall located near classrooms, tennis courts, and the indoor swimming pool. Hall coordinators are current Hollins students.

What will you do when you're not in class?

You will take part in a full program of recreational activities, including swimming, games, and crafts. On the weekend we'll take trips off campus to such landmarks as Roanoke's historic downtown market, and a nearby private lake and picnic area where we'll have an afternoon cookout and enjoy a variety of activities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, and croquet.

Fees

The fee for this two-week residential program is $1,249, which includes three meals daily, instruction and reading materials, varied recreational activities, and lodging. There is a $100 nonrefundable deposit due with your application. The sooner you apply, the better your chance of getting your top-choice classes.

Deadlines

• Applications and deposit/payments will be taken until all spaces are full. A nonrefundable $100 deposit with your application is required to guarantee placement in the program.