Cool New Science School for Girls

If you love science and want to get hands-on experience in a unique program just for girls, then check out the new Coastal Studies for Girls (CSG). Coastal Studies for Girls is a semester-long program for sophomore girls with an interest in science and leadership. Based in Freeport, Maine, the school is dedicated to girls who have a love for learning and discovery, an adventurous spirit, and a desire to challenge themselves.

Over the course of the 16-week program, students will compliment their studies in history, language, and math with a course called Coastal Marine Ecosystems, which introduces girls to the principles of chemical and physical marine science, marine biology, estuarine ecology, and marine resource issues; and a Leadership Adventure course, where girls have the opportunity to explore, cultivate and reflect upon the habits of effective leadership as well as contemplate their own contributions to the group through time spent ocean kayaking along the coast of Maine, camping, a high ropes course, snow cave building, team challenges, rock climbing and more.

If you’re a sophomore in high school and are interested in applying for the Spring 2010 semester, applications are available now online. Admissions will be made on a rolling basis, although the final deadline for applying is November 15, 2009. Also, scholarships are available. Just get your scholarship application in by November 1st. You can download application forms here.