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Camp/Program |
Age/Grade Level
and Focus |
Dates |
Application Deadline |
Application Information |
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ActionQuest |
14& Under to 17 & older:
AQ delivers high quality, expedition-based summer
programs for teenagers. Through hands-on
experiential learning and adventure travel throughout
the world, they have successfully ignited the inherent
leadership skills within thousands of young adults |
Dates vary depending on
program
See Website |
See Website |
www.actionquest.com |
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Appalachian State Forensic Science Camp
|
4 day Forensic Science camp for
students in grades 9-12. |
Session I: June 25-28
Session II: July 30-
Aug 2 |
$454 if application is submitted by
4/30/08 $479 if application is submitted
after 4/30/08 |
Contact information and application |
Appalachian State
Martha Guy Summer
Institute
|
High School Juniors- Future Business Leaders
Includes a two-week residential experience on
Appalachian's campus, followed by travel to Washington,
DC and NY City. Gain exposure to the basic
principles of business and entrepreneurship participate
in leadership development and team building activities,
interact with business leaders, and attend cultural
events.
|
July 6-26,2008 |
February 15, 2008 |
www.business.appstate.edu/marthaguy/ |
Boston
University
Summer Challenge Program |
This two-week program allows
rising sophomore, junior, or seniors an
opportunity to preview college life and coursework. Students explore
two subject areas of their choice in specially designed,
non-credit seminars. |
Session 1:
June 15-27
Session 2:
July 6-18
Session 3:
July 27- Aug 8 |
Open until filled |
http://www.bu.edu/summer/program_high_school_students/
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Broadreach teen summer opportunities and academic treks
|
Summer adventure programs for ages 13-18
Marine bio, rainforest
ecology, scuba, sailing, leadership training, etc. |
Varies, depending on sessions selected |
Prefer by March 1, 2008 |
Broadreach application |
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Career
Explorations 2008 |
Summer Internships: Boston and New York City
From Architecture to Veterinary Medicine
Ages 16-18 |
4 week Session:
June 27-July 26
5 week Session:
June27-August 2 |
NYC: 4 wk $5895
Boston:4wk $5595
5 wk $6995
Early enrollment discount $300 if received by 2/1/2008 |
CE application |
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Carleton Liberal Arts Experience |
The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) will select
50 high school students who are current
sophomores and bring them to Carleton, all
expenses paid, for a one-week summer program. The CLAE
program introduces the strengths of a liberal arts
education through an array of courses in science, art,
social sciences, and technology. |
July 12 - 18, 2008 |
April 1, 2008 |
www.carleton.edu/summer/clae |
Claremont McKenna College
Step up to Leadership Program |
The goal of Step Up
to Leadership is to provide high school students with
the knowledge and skills to develop leadership
competence and character.
Password for online application: stepup2008 (all one
word, lower case letters). |
June 21- June 26, 2008
Possible 2nd Session
June 14-19, 2008 |
March 15, 2008 |
http://kli.claremontmckenna.edu/programs/stepup.asp |
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Boston University Summer Term
|
Summer at BU: 2 programs available
High School Honors Program for rising
seniors, 6 week residential program
Summer Challenge Program for rising
10, 11 or 12, two-week programs |
High school Honors:
July 3-August 15
Summer Challenge: 3 sessions of 2
weeks each |
See Website |
www.bc.edu
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Carnegie Mellon
A Summer of Exploration |
Pre-college programs for rising juniors and
seniors:
Fine Arts, Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music |
June 28-August 8, 2008 |
May 1, 2008 |
cmu application |
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Concordia Language Villages
|
Concordia Language Villages is an
internationally recognized and respected world language
and culture education
program for young people ages 7-18.
They offer 1 week exploratory sessions; two week
immersion sessions; college credit for HS students; and
family programs. |
1
wk to 4 wk programs, dates vary. |
Dates vary
depending on program. |
Registration/Application Information
(Several CA students have
participated in Concordia
and have had very positive
experiences)
|
China Institute
Summer Study in China 2008 |
Small group language classes at each student's
level, cultural activities with fellow students
and Beijing residents, community service, and
accommodations in host families with resident teenagers
who both guide the study of the language outside the
classroom and contribute to understanding everyday
experiences. |
Beijing 2008
July 6-August 24 |
February 11,2008 |
Application |
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Cornell University Summer College Program for
High School Students |
Get at head start on college courses (6),
Explore careers and academic majors that might be right
for you |
1, 3, 4, and 6 week sessions between June and
August |
see website |
cornell summer application
|
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Cornell University's FALCON Program |
Beginning Mandarin Chinese and Japanese ideal
for those planning to go to China or Japan in the fall
|
June-August
(8 credits) |
March 1, 2008 |
Falcon Application
|
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EarthWatch |
Over 120 research expeditions you can join.
Change the world yourself!
Great educational opportunities and one on one time with
scientists. College essay/resume-building experiences.
Opportunities to experience other cultures. |
Varies
See website |
Please see website |
Join an expedition |
Experiment in
International Living |
Challenging 3-5 week cultural and language
immersion summer programs in Africa, The Americas, Asia,
and Europe for high school students. |
Dates vary
See website
Need-based financial aid available |
May 1, 2008 |
Application |
General H. Hugh Shelton
Leadership Challenge Institute |
A one-week summer experience for rising
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high
school. The mission is "to inspire, educate and
develop value-based leaders committed to personal
integrity, professional ethics, and selfless service."
All recipients must either be applying to attend NC
State University or are already enrolled at the
university, depending on the scholarship. |
Session 1:
June 22-27 2008
UNC-Charlotte
Session 2:
July 24-Aug 1, 2008
NC State University |
Session 1:
June 6, 2008
Session 2:
July 11, 2008 |
www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership |
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George Washington University, Summer
Scholars Pre-College Program
|
10-day mini courses
for grades 9-11
and
6-week Pre-College Program for Juniors |
Mini Courses:
June 22-July 2, 2008
Pre-college Program:
July 6-August 15, 2008 |
Please see website |
GW Summer Scholars Program |
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Gettysburg College, Experiential Summer Learning
|
Residential summer academic programs
for rising 9th -12th graders. Two week
programs on one of these topics: Creative Writing; Civil
War; Astronomy; Service and Leadership; Psychology |
Session I:
Session II: |
Information not available yet |
Gettysburg Application |
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Global Works |
Service Programs for students ages
14-18, since 1990. For students interested in:
Community service; cultural exchange, language
learning, adventure activities |
Various (all pricey) |
Dates vary |
Global Works |
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Green River Preserve |
Summer Camp (rising 4th-9th) and
expedition (rising 9th -12th) programs |
7-21 days, dates vary |
Dates Vary |
Information & Application |
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Harvard Summer
School
|
Variety of programs, including
traditional pre-college program; and two short sessions
(4 weeks each) in drama, Writing, Math, etc. |
2008 PCP Dates:
General Session:
Short Session I:
Short Session II:
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Harvard SS
Application Information |
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Hollinsummer |
Open to high school girls, two weeks of classes
and outdoor recreation at Hollins University in
Virginia. You'll take two noncredit classes, live
on campus with girls from all over the country, and
enjoy a full program of extracurricular activities.
New this year, choose from seven athletic clinics and
one outdoor program. |
July 6 - 18, 2008 |
June 6, 2008 |
www.hollins.edu |
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Hotchkiss Summer Portals |
Summer programs in Chamber Music
and Environmental Science
(ages 12-15).Vocal Chamber
Ensembles for ages 15-18). |
June 22-July 13, 2008 |
April 4, 2008 |
Hotchkiss Application Information |
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Intern Exchange International |
Internships and media & design workshops for
high school students in London |
2008 Program dates:
July 3-August 1, 2008 |
Please see website. |
Application |
International Seminar Series
Service Learning in Paris |
A program of cultural immersion through
community service French language and study in:
Art & Architecture, Politics & History, or
Writing & Literature |
July 2-July 27, 2008 |
April 15, 2008 |
More information |
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Johns Hopkins Summer
|
5-week Pre College Program (for 15
year olds+; must have completed 10th or 11th grade)
and
Discover Hopkins Program: Four topic-based programs
offering 1 credit |
2008 Program Dates:
Term I:
May 27-June 27
Term II: June 30-August 1 |
More information available Feb 08 |
JHU
Summer Application and Information |
Junior Statesmen Summer
School
|
Rising 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th
An exciting opportunity for student leaders who
have a passionate interest in politics and current
events. Located on the campuses of Georgetown,
Princeton, Yale, and Stanford this unique program
includes three core components: a rigorous curriculum,
student debates, and exciting speakers programs. |
Vary depending on location |
February 28, 2008
(10% discount)
March 28, 2008
(5% discount) |
www.jsa.org/summer08 |
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Landmark Volunteers Programs
|
Rising 10th, 11th & 12th
Landmark
programs offer
students the opportunity to spend two weeks of
community service at one of several important
historical, cultural, environmental or social service
institutions.
|
Varies,
depending on session selection |
Information not available yet |
Landmark Application |
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LIFEWORKS |
Summer program that focuses on
community service and volunteer work while incorporating
international travel, outdoor education, language and
cultural immersion. We work
with the
British Virgin Islands
Marine Parks,
Galapagos
National Parks, the
Duang
Prateep Foundation in Thailand, the
Australian
Red Cross and the
Fundacion
Humanitaria in Costa Rica.
|
Dates vary depending on
program
See Website |
See Website |
www.lifeworks-international.com |
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MICA Pre-College Program
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD |
High School Students: From the
website, "MICA’s
Pre-College Studio Residency Program is an unparalleled
opportunity to experience firsthand the challenges and
excitement of college-level art study. It is one of the
most intensely creative and rigorous programs of its
kind in the nation." For students considering art
institutes for college. |
Baltimore
June 21-July 19
Tuscany
Session 1:
June 14-July 5
Session 2:
July 5-26
|
Baltimore
App. Deadline
April 21, 2008
Tuscany
App. Deadline:
March 31, 2008
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MICA Application |
MITES Program
(Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) at
MIT School of Engineering |
MITES is a challenging 6 week summer program
that prepares promising rising high school seniors for
careers in engineering and science. The program
supports MIT's mission. If you are selected, all
educational, housing, meals and activity costs are
covered for the full six weeks. You must pay for
your own transportation to and from MIT. |
June 18 - August 2, 2008 |
February 1, 2008 |
http://mit.edu/mites/www |
Mount Holyoke College
Take the Lead!
SummerAction |
A two-week leadership program designed for
high school women who want
to make the world a better place. SummerAction is about turning your ideas into action and becoming an effective agent of positive change in the world. |
June 29-July 12, 2008 |
May 1, 2008 |
www.mtholyoke.edu/summeraction |
National Youth Science Camp
(Seniors Only) |
Two high school seniors will receive a full
scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other
professionals. The experience includes lectures
and hands-on research projects presented by scientists
from across the nation; overnight expeditions into the
Monongahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington,
DC.
The selected delegates must not
only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but
also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership |
June 29 - July 26, 2008 |
February 18, 2008 |
www.nysc.org/2008 |
NC State College of Design
2008 Design Camps |
The purpose of these camps is
to expose high school students to academic and
professional pursuits in architecture, graphic design,
landscape architecture, art + design and industrial
design. Camp projects challenge students to
explore their creativity and critical-thinking skills.
In addition to studio projects, students will attend
lectures, films, and field trips.
|
2008 Design Camp Dates:
Overnight Camp 1- June 22-28, 2008
Day Camp- July 7-11, 2008
Overnight Camp 2- July 20-26, 2008 |
Registration Forms available Feb. 18th!
Financial assistance available based on financial need.
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www.cam.ncsu.edu/programs-educational-designcamp.html
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Program at NCSU:
SCIBLS (Summer College in Biotech and
Life Sciences)
NC State's "Premiere scientific laboratory research
program for rising juniors and seniors." |
Rising 11th and
12th graders
Summer college program, offering 2 courses for college
credit. For students with B or better grades who love the
sciences. |
July 6 -Aug 1, 2008 |
Admissions on first
come, first served basis. Students are encouraged to
apply soon! |
More
Information and Application |
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Program through NCSU:
General H. Hugh Shelton Leadership
Initiative |
Rising 9th-12th grade students.
5 1/2 day experience for future leaders;
participation in leadership development sessions.
|
2 sessions:
July in Columbia, NC
July @ UNC-Charlotte
2008 info not available yet
|
Application Deadlines:
for Session Ifor Session
II
3.0 GPA and previous leadership experience in
clubs or other organizations is desired. |
More information and Application |
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Notre Dame Pre-College Program
Summer Scholars
(formerly known as
Summer Experience)
|
Pre-college program for rising juniors
or seniors who are at least 16 years old. Nine academic
tracks in Acting, Business, Film and Video, Life
Sciences, Literature, Pre-Law, etc. |
June 22-July 5, 2008 |
March 1, 2008 |
Notre Dame information & Application |
Otis College of Art and
Design
Summer of Art College
Prep Program |
Summer of Art is an intensive, four-week, pre-college program for students 15 and older who wish to experience art and design in an extraordinary art college environment. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate.
|
Information available Feb 2008 |
available Feb 2008 |
www.otis.edu/soa |
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Oxbridge Academic programs
|
Academic summer programs at Oxford,
Cambridge, Barcelona or Paris for "top students" in grades
8-12 |
varies, depending on program |
rolling; spaces can fill quickly |
Applying to the programs |
Phillips Exeter Academy
|
5 weeks of academic exploration and discovery |
July 6- August 9, 2008 |
See website |
Application |
RECAP
Research Experience in
Chemistry, Astronomy and Physics |
Sophomores & Juniors
Incredible new opportunity for motivated and
talented NC high school science students! 3-week
summer program held on the campuses of NCSSM and
UNC-Chapel Hill where high school sophomores and
juniors do research under the guidance of experienced
researchers. |
July 14 - August 1, 2008 |
March 3, 2008 |
http://courses.ncssm.edu/bennett/RECAP |
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Sail Caribbean |
Leader in teen sailing, scuba and community
service adventures. Each of the seven programs has
a distinct focus including sailing, scuba, watersports,
leadership, marine biology, cultural immersion and
service learning. |
Dates vary from 10 to 27 days - see website |
See website |
www.sailcaribbean.com |
Sea
Education Association
Science at SEA |
Program focuses on costal and offshore marine
research, maritime history and fundamental of nautical
science. |
Session 1
June 26-July 15 '08
Session 2
July 21-August 8 '08
Session 3
August 2-20 '08 |
March 1, 2008 |
www.sea.edu/home/index_flash.asp |
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SEEDS Volunteer Opportunity in Durham! |
Great volunteer opportunity in our
area!
Summer
SEEDlings is a half-day camp for kids who have completed
1st through 5th grades. We are
looking for teenagers (completed 9th
grade or above) who can volunteer with us. Volunteers
would help teach kids about gardening, fresh fruits and
vegetables, and different kinds of animals, as well as
lend a hand with some outdoor games and crafts. No
special knowledge or experience is necessary. |
2 Sessions:
Both sessions are |
Contact Karen Folk,
SEEDlings Co-Coordinator:
(919) 683-1197 or kfseeds@verizon.net |
Volunteer information |
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School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston |
Ages 16-18, competitive pre-college summer
studio is a unique and rigorous program focused on
making art, sharing art, and living art. |
June 29 - Aug 1 |
April 2, 2008
limited space |
Application |
Sewanee
Young Writers' Conference |
Workshops in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative
Nonfiction
We offer
an impressive lineup of well-known visiting writers
whose works students read and discuss. To ensure that
each student has meaningful contact with the writers the
students are required to read one book by each of these
visiting writers before arriving. |
June 29-July 12, 2008 |
Rolling basis
|
www.sewanee.edu/ywc/ |
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Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program for young
women
|
Four-week residential program for
exceptional young women with strong interests in
science, engineering and medicine.
Girls who will be in grades 9-12 in fall 2006 are
eligible to apply. |
July -July 2008 |
Information not available yet |
How to Apply |
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Spoleto Study Abroad |
Students ages 15-19, interested in visual arts,
photography, vocal music film studies and dance in
Spoletino Valley in Central Italy. |
Summer session I: June 20-July 11, 2008
Vocal Music, Visual Arts & Photography
Summer Session II July 16-August 8, 2008 Film Studies &
Dance |
February 1, 2008 |
Application & Fees |
Stanford University
High school Summer
College |
As a High School Summer College student, you
will take undergraduate courses and earn Stanford
University credit. You will also participate in many
interesting and entertaining activities that enhance the
academic experience. Our selective program attracts
students who are eager to experience a true university
environment. The essay, in 500-1000 words is:
What is your favorite quotation and why is it meaningful to you?
|
June 21-August 17, 2008 |
April 27, 2008 |
http://summer.stanford.eduu/ |
Studio Art Centers
International
Florence |
Challenging courses in
painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics,
photography, design, Renaissance art history, art
conservation, and Italian language; weekly open drawing
sessions; lectures by artists from throughout the world;
film nights, and weekend field trips to cities such as
Fiesole, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Volterra, and San
Gimignano. |
Late Spring 2008:
May 15-June 21
(5 weeks)
Summer 2008:
June 26-July 26
(4 weeks) |
Late Spring:
April 1, 2008
Summer:
May 15, 2008 |
www.saci-florence.org |
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Summer Study Programs |
Located at Penn State, University at Colorado at Boulder
and The Sorbonne (Paris, France).
For a unique summer opportunity which combines
stimulating academics with unforgettable sports,
recreational, social and/or cultural activities. |
Dates vary
See Website |
Varies
See website |
http://www.bestsummerever.com/ |
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US
Naval Academy Summer Seminar |
For rising seniors
only: 1 week introduction to US Naval Academy
experience. Excellent opportunity for any rising senior
considering the Naval Academy. |
2008 Dates:
May 31-June 5
June 7-12
June 14-19 |
Application
window: Feb. 1
2008 |
Application window opens Feb. 1 |
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University of Southern California Summer
Seminars |
Middle School & High School:
Study with USC instructors, Participate in small classes
with lots of individualized instruction, earn three
university elective credits, get a taste of college
life, participate in academic fieldtrips, meet and work
with students from across the country and around the
world. |
Dates vary - see website |
See website |
www.usc.edu/summer |
Visions
Service Adventures 2008 |
Focused on service work and cross-cultural
exchange for high school students 14 to 18.
Hands-on work, intercultural living and adventurous
exploration |
Dates, locations, and fees vary - See website |
See website |
How to Apply |
Vanderbilt University
Summer Academy
Med School 101 |
Spend 3 weeks this summer immersed in learning
about human organ systems, emerging public health
issues, and what it means, practically and ethically, to
practice medicine in today's world.
|
July 6-26, 2008
Tuition: $2,750
Limited financial aid is available. |
February 15, 2008
Admission is competitive with limited slots available. |
Application |
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Wilderness Ventures
|
Wilderness adventure
camp for 7th-12th students and families.
International, service, adventure, family and other
options. |
Varies, depending on program |
Varies |
Application
Information |
Washington University in
St. Louis
Sam Fox School of
Design & Visual Arts
|
Raising Seniors, initiate and work on an
architectural design, developing it for finial review. |
Session 1
June 15-28
Session 2
July 6-19
|
April 1, 2008
$1,970 Program fee & $225 for books, supplies
$30 Application fee |
Application |
Washington University in St. Louis
High School Summer
Scholars Program |
Classes in Foreign Languages, the Sciences, the
Humanities, the Arts, and the Social Studies
16 yrs old, current high school junior, B+ or better,
1800 SAT, combined PSAT of 180. |
Session A:
June 8-July 12
Session B:
July 13-August 15 |
Session A:
May 2
Session B:
June 6
apply by March 3 to waive the nonrefundable application
fee. |
Application |
West Point
United States Military Academy
Summer Leaders Seminar 2008 |
Provides juniors the opportunity to gain better
understanding of the academic, physical, and leadership
programs at a service academy. |
Session 1:
June 7-13
Session 2:
June 14-20
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March 31, 2008 |
To apply |
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William
& Mary
Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History
|
Summer college course, with college
credit at W&M for rising Juniors and Seniors:
Topics: Jamestown through
Revolution and Revolution through Civil War
|
Session Dates:
June 22 -July 12, 2008
July 13 -August 2, 2008 |
April 23, 2008 |
Application Information |
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