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Summer Teen Enrichment Program

Teen Enrichment ProgramThe Teen Enrichment Program brings together 10-12 high school students for a 4-week summer program.  Participants pursue their interests in history while developing important life- and work-skills, such as teamwork, communication, public speaking, responsibility, and self-confidence.  Students will:

  • Go behind-the-scenes in the museum
  • Learn from local historians and museum staff
  • Visit and analyze exhibits
  • Explore original historical materials
  • Work one-on-one with museum and library professionals
  • Take field trips to other museums and historic sites
  • Work on a culminating group activity to share with the public

Eligibility: Students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2011
Dates: Mondays-Thursdays, July 5 (Tuesday) - July 28, 2011
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $650 (for information on financial assistance, download the application below or contact us)
Location: Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth Street, Hartford

Please contact Erin Kania, Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs, at erin_kania@chs.org or (860) 236-5621 x222 for more information.  To register, download the registration form below.

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Teen Enrichment Program Application.pdf
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Teen Enrichment Program Financial Assistance Application.pdf
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