Celestial Navigation – Harvard Pre-College Program

Celestial Navigation

Academic Competitive application process Needs based scholarship Residential College access

Harvard Pre-College Program

Date/Time: Jul 11 - 22, 2022

Ages: 16-18

Cost: $5,025.00

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Never be lost again! Find your way on sea, land, or air by employing celestial and terrestrial techniques. Acquire expertise in using navigators' tools (sextant, compass, and charts) while learning the steps to the celestial dance of the sun, moon, stars, and planets. This course relies on practical skills, collaborative problem-solving and journal keeping. Weather permitting, the course culminate in a day-long cruise to practice navigation skills. This course includes minimal lecturing and focuses predominantly on practical activities with individual attention from teaching staff. Math beyond high school trigonometry and geometry is unnecessary.

Location

Harvard Pre-College Program

1100 Massachusetts Avenue

3rd Floor

Cambridge, MA 02118

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Harvard Pre-College Program

Sessions

2024 Session I

Jun 23, 2024 - Jul 5, 2024

$5,550.00

| Ages: 16 - 18

2024 Session II

Jul 7 - 19, 2024

$5,550.00

| Ages: 16 - 18

2024 Session III

Jul 21, 2024 - Aug 2, 2024

$5,550.00

| Ages: 16 - 18

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Harvard Pre-College Program

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(617) 495-4024

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The Harvard Pre-College Program is an immersive, collaborative, and transformative residential experience. Alongside peers from around the world, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and supportive academic environment. Test your intellect without the pressure of letter grades. You will be challenged by Ivy League scholars as you immerse yourself in one subject in a small class of approximately 15 students. Live a balanced (college) life. When class is not in session, you can participate in creative and social activities. Join in co-curricular activities that stimulate your mind. And take time to have fun and get to know your peers. Discover your passions. Whether you’re undecided about potential areas of study or want to take a deeper dive into subject you love, the Pre-College Program can help you find what really excites you. Whether you decide to attend for two, four, or six weeks, you’ll be introduced to college life as you attend challenging courses, live on campus, and enjoy fun excursions and activities.

Location

Harvard Pre-College Program

1100 Massachusetts Avenue

3rd Floor

Cambridge, MA 02118