It's not even spring yet, but many summer camps and programs have already started taking applications for this year's sessions. Whether you seek academic enrichment, outdoor adventure, or anything in between, there's something for practically every interest. In this guide, the Gargoyle examines 11 meaningful programs that Uni students attended in recent years.

Gordon Ruan was one of just 42 students from around the nation selected to attend the Asian American Journalists Association's summer camp in Chicago. Whether they were hitting the streets in search of a story or kicking back in the Loyola University cafeteria, Gordon and his fellow campers enjoyed their taste of life away from home.