Putney Student Travel
Barcelona in Focus
Join us in Barcelona for an insider’s experience of Spain on this summer travel program for high school students. Broaden your horizons with in-depth, field-based seminars as you become part of an inspiring and supportive community of staff and students from around the world. Choose one cultural seminar — Spanish Language, Travel Photography, or Art & Architecture — and follow your topic throughout your journey through Catalonia.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- Doesn't apply
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Technology & Innovation on the MIT Campus
For explorers at National Geographic, technology and exploration go hand in hand—cutting-edge science and high-tech tools are invaluable to their expeditions, allowing for a deeper and richer understanding of the surrounding world. Join some of National Geographic’s leading explorers on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus to examine the many intersections of technology and exploration, and learn about how scientific innovations are being used to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Attend seminars on a range of topics—from 3D printing to urban farming—and participate in related experiments. Tie your experiences together in a capstone project that uses technology to help address an important issue in your own community.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Explorations
Exploration & Conservation Workshop at CU Boulder
For more than a century, National Geographic has combined science, exploration, and storytelling to tackle our world’s biggest challenges. Meet some of National Geographic’s leading experts and delve into important global issues during a unique program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Take part in stimulating seminars and discuss topics that drive our explorers today, then get hands-on experience at the university’s facilities and in the field. Learn how to use photography to tell compelling stories, and develop a grant proposal or a media project to inspire action in your own community.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Middle School Travel Programs
Summer programs for middle school students to Alaska, Iceland, Belize, Costa Rica, Italy, Yellowstone and Grand Teton.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class V students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Costa Rica Community Service
Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity and its pioneering conservation efforts. Steaming volcanoes poke out of thick, green jungle; and protected tropical rain forests, teeming with wildlife, reach all the way to the pristine coast. Immerse yourself in a local village and work alongside community members on a variety of eco-service projects, documenting your experience through photos, journals, and video. Then set out to explore Costa Rica’s most active volcano and the breathtaking western coast.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expedition
Madagascar Community Service
Home to leaping lemurs and pinkie- sized chameleons, this island nation situated on Africa’s southeast coast is recognized by scientists as one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Settle into a research center near Ranomafana founded by a National Geographic grantee, and work to preserve the unique surrounding ecosystems through a variety of conservation service projects, capturing your experience through photography, film, and writing. Then cross the island to the dramatic landscapes of Isalo National Park, and cap on the trip swimming in its sparkling natural pools.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Travel Photography Workshops
Travel to new places and explore through photography. Trips include: Barcelona, Prague, Tokoyo, Yellowstone and Yosemite.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Nepal Community Service
From soaring Himalayan peaks to lush rain forests, Nepal’s dramatic landscape is home to vibrant cultural groups with rich traditions. In 2015, earthquakes disrupted the lives of many Nepalese people, especially those living in small farming communities. Work alongside community members on agricultural, educational, and rebuilding projects in your host village while learning about Nepal’s colorful heritage. Hike in the Himalayan foothills, practice meditation with young Buddhist monks, and share your experiences through photography, video, and writing.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Tanzania Community Service
Tanzania is home to fantastically rich wildlife and fascinating cultures like the Maasai. Yet rural life remains simple, and basic infrastructure is still being developed. Settle into a village and work on conservation projects that promote sustainable development, helping to preserve the local environment while improving daily life for residents. Cap off the trip on safari, exploring creative ways to protect the wildlife you encounter.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditions
Thailand Community Service
Spectacular landscapes dotted with temples, friendly people, and colorful traditions: it’s easy to see what makes Thailand one of the most enticing places on the planet. Settle into our community and work alongside teachers on education projects at local schools, documenting the experience through a variety of media. Spend several days trekking between hill tribe villages in the lush mountains surrounding Chiang Rai, and cap off the trip volunteering at an elephant conservation center.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Lita
Spanish Immersion
LITA provides authentic Spanish language immersion for high school students with a true sense of adventure and keen interest in cultural exchange and language acquisition. All of our trips are held in Spain during the summer. LITA is for students looking for an authentic and unique way to discover this amazing country. Our incredible relationships with local families, educators, artists and guides enable us to offer students a personalized and highly authentic cultural experience. Through small, intimate groups and personal attention throughout the entire trip process, LITA participants acquire genuine understanding of the diverse nature of Spanish culture in a safe, intentionally-constructed way. Our goal is for all of LITA’s students to return home with a sense of global citizenship that lasts a lifetime.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Running Start
Running Start
Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for public office. We’re empowering young women to get involved in politics and transform our world, one elected female leader at a time. We offer programs that equip them with the hands on skills and confidence they need to run and win. With over 100 training programs across the country, we've trained over 20,000 women (and counting!). And because we're nonpartisan, we're achieving this in the spirit of fellowship while focusing on building stronger community for young women who want to lead. Join us for a month-long training where you will participate in a campaign simulation, learn from high-level mentors, and meet with Members of Congress.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Language
Summer immersion at Green Mountain College
Set among the lakes and mountains of southern Vermont, Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, is the longest running of the Academy’s sites and enjoys a close working relationship with Middlebury College’s Language Schools. With bucolic athletic fields and a collection of classic New England college facilities, Green Mountain College’s 155-acre campus is the perfect place for students to build upon their in-class lessons, all while enjoying a safe, fun and engaging summer in Vermont. Whether you want to learn Chinese, French or German, it’s the ideal spot to immerse yourself in language. Our programs at Green Mountain College are open to rising 8th-12th grade students from beginners to advanced students.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Languages
Summer immersion at Saint Michael's College
Home to our Spanish and Arabic Academies for summer 2017, Saint Michael’s College is located just off the shores of Lake Champlain, near Burlington, Vermont. Campus housing, classrooms and facilities are all within a short walking distance of each other. At the center of campus is a beautiful green, where you'll often see Academy students playing frisbee or soccer, practicing tai chi, sitting in class outdoors on a sunny day or just relaxing with friends during free time. Downtown Burlington is a quick bus ride away. Named by Travel & Leisure as the top college town in America in 2014, Burlington is the perfect area for students to gain a pre-college experience, all while enjoying a safe, fun and engaging summer in Vermont. Our Spanish and Arabic programs at St. Michael’s College are open to rising 8th-12th grade students from beginners to advanced students.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Languages
Beijing, China
The Language Academy will return to Beijing, China, for its fifth year partnering with CET Academic Programs. Steeped in the richness of the past and at the center of modern-day China, Beijing is an ideal location for learning Chinese while living abroad. The Chinese Academy in Beijing is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of Mandarin language experience (rising 9th graders must have a minimum of two years middle school Chinese language study). Accelerate your Chinese language skills against the backdrop of Beijing’s ancient history. Explore the traditions of this bustling city, while visiting local historical sites and immersing yourself in as many aspects of Chinese culture as possible.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Languages
Salamanca, Spain
Do you dream about traveling to Spain and exploring the rich and vibrant country first-hand? Our study abroad Language Academy for teens can take you there! High school students will have the opportunity to live immersed in the Spanish language and culture of Salamanca during a unique four-week Spanish study abroad experience in the summer. Accelerate your Spanish language skills while living and studying in Salamanca, the capital of the province of Salamanca, which is located in northwestern Spain. You'll have the opportunity to become intimately familiar with a city so ancient that its history predates the Roman Empire. The Old Quarter of the city contains stunning palaces and churches first constructed many hundreds of years ago. In Salamanca you'll discover new ways of thinking and make connections with new people and culture that will last the rest of your life. The Spanish Academy in Salamanca is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of Spanish language experience (rising 9th graders must have at least two years middle school Spanish language experience). The Spanish Academy is run in collaboration with IES Abroad, a leader in study abroad experiences for college students with over 60 years of experience.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Languages
Nantes, France
Do you dream about traveling to France and exploring the rich and vibrant country first-hand? Our study abroad Language Academy for teens can take you there! High school students will have the opportunity to live immersed in the French language and culture of Nantes during a unique four-week French study abroad experience in the summer. Accelerate your French language skills while living and studying in Nantes, located in western France on the Loire River. Known as the Venice of the West because of its position on the river delta of Loire, the Erdre, and the Sèvre rivers, Nantes is a beautiful city full of architectural wonders and incredible cuisine. In Nantes you'll discover new ways of thinking and make connections with new people and culture that will last the rest of your life. The French Academy in Nantes is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of French language experience (rising 9th graders must have at least two years middle school French language experience). The French Academy is run in collaboration with IES Abroad, a leader in study abroad experiences for college students with over 60 years of experience.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Middlebury Interactive Languages
Granada, Spain
Do you dream about traveling to Spain and exploring the rich and vibrant country first-hand? Our study abroad Language Academy for teens can take you there! High school students will have the opportunity to live immersed in the Spanish language and culture of Granada during a unique four-week Spanish study abroad experience in the summer. Accelerate your Spanish language skills while living and studying in Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in southern Spain. You'll have the opportunity to explore stunning architectural sites—be inspired by the Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, and the Generalife, an impressive garden nearby. You'll discover new ways of thinking and make connections with new people and culture that will last the rest of your life. The Spanish Academy in Granada is open to rising 9th-12th grade students with at least one year of Spanish language experience (rising 9th graders must have at least two years middle school Spanish language experience). The Spanish Academy is run in collaboration with IES Abroad, a leader in study abroad experiences for college students with over 60 years of experience.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
National Geographic Student Expeditionss
Travel Expeditions
Travel and exploration opportunities all across the globe. Programs range from 12-21 days and include a variety of activities, learning experiences, adventures and more! Locations include: Tanzania, Switzerland and France, Peru, New Zealand, Namibia, Italy and Greece, Ireland, India, Iceland, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Cuba, China, Canadian Arctic, Bhutan, Belize, Bali, Australia, Argentina and Chile, Alaska
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Overland
Leadership programs
From the coast of Maine to the mountains of Alaska, the outdoors becomes our classroom for leadership development. Designed to challenge and inspire, Overland’s leadership trips focus on building individual skills and group cooperation. Our curriculum offers a blend of learning, growth, adventure and fun while focusing in on the dynamic tension between leadership and teamwork. In a wide variety of settings, we explore these ideas and then put them into practice. Under the guidance of two capable and caring Overland leaders and surrounded by a fun and inclusive group, you'll hone your outdoors and leadership skills while backpacking, climbing, kayaking, rafting and canoeing. Our goal? Send you home ready to apply your deeper understanding of leadership and teamwork to life beyond Overland, beyond the outdoors and beyond the boundaries of a single summer.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Overland
Overland Summer Programs - Language
From the French Alps to the Spanish Pyrenees to the Costa Rican rainforests, our language programs offer the perfect mix of instruction (and lots of it: daily three-hour classes led by dynamic native speakers), fun cultural experiences (exploring small towns and villages, monuments and markets), and active exploration (in France and Spain that means hiking... in Costa Rica, it's service). A supportive, wholesome group and two caring Overland leaders create an ideal environment for language learning and cultural understanding.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Overland
Writing and Hiking New England
Writing clearly, effectively, persuasively—well, that’s a skill we all need. But how do you acquire that skill? For almost a decade, we have offered a writing camp on the Williams College campus that gives you an opportunity to improve your writing skills in a small class (12 students) with an experienced teacher. The class meets in the morning (when everyone is fresh) and works hard for three hours—a significant, sustained engagement with the coursework. We can’t write all day, so come the afternoon it’s time to get outside. And what an outside it is: the Berkshires and Vermont’s Green Mountains are ideal for hikes. Of course, the first hikes are shorter and easier, but working at it everyday soon increases everyone’s skills and fitness—yours, too.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students
Overland
Field Studies
Take the world into your arms. Experience a new culture, serve a community in need and explore an exotic landscape. Across the world, from the beaches of the Galápagos to the snows of Kilimanjaro and Patagonia, the opportunities for learning, service and adventure are endless. At the end of your time abroad, you will return home with a greater understanding and appreciation of the world, and your own place in it. Trips are 3 weeks long and open to 9-12 graders. Locations include: Ecuador and Galapagos, Peru, Patagonia, Southeast Asia, Tanzania
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Putney Student Travel
Language Learning Programs
Language learning and cultural immersion programs in Colombia, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Guadeloupe and Martinique, and Spain. Most of these programs are restricted to several grade levels. Some programs include a short homestay component.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Oxbridge
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Oxbridge is a rigorous, academically driven summer opportunity for students to take academic classes that involve experiential learning, cultural enrichment and imaginative teaching. Programs are offered all over the world and are approximately one month long. Programs are offered in a variety of locations including: Boston, New York, St. Andrews, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Paris, Oxford, and Cambridge (England.) Students choose two courses, one as a MAJOR course and one as a MINOR (WORKSHOP in New York, Boston, and at UCLA). Major courses meet six mornings a week and, depending on the course, include in-class time for fieldwork, labs, workshops, guest speakers, group discussions, and one-on-one instruction. They also include homework and require project and preparation time outside of class. Minor courses meet three afternoons a week, with no homework and all work contained within the class session. A Minor course offers a sample of a different subject than the Major and most students find their Minor a welcome opportunity to try a new subject for the first time.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Putney Student Travel
Middle School Programs
Middle School programs in Costa Rica, Boulder, Colorado, France and Holland and Spain focusing on a variety of topics including culture, language learning, community service, outdoor adventure and more.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students
West Coast Connections
Fashion Programs
These programs, offered to rising 8th graders - high school graduates for approx. 3 weeks are for students interested in all aspects of fashion including: writing, design, photography, hair, make-up, etc. Trips are offered in NYC, L.A., and Italy.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Summerfuel
Summerfuel Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford
More than ever, the world needs clear-sighted business leaders who have the passion and ability to take action towards solving the world’s most intractable global concerns. Summerfuel’s Social Entrepreneurship programs aim to expose high school students to the cross-disciplinary skills necessary to build effective and efficient business-based solutions to social problems. SE at Stanford immerses students in the innovative start-up culture of the Bay Area, a community that is constantly engineering and refining solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Palo Alto, just a short distance from the campuses of of Google, Apple and Facebook, and the culture focuses on more than just the bottom line. Be inspired to think creatively and discover the next big thing in the world of social enterprise.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Columbia University
Three week summer immersion
Spend three weeks at Columbia University taking in an intensive course in a variety of topics while exploring all NYC has to offer. Program is offered to students 16 and above. For 2023: Use the code GC23 when you apply to waive the $80 application fee!
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
Students on Ice
Arctic Expedition 2018
The Students on Ice Foundation educates the world’s youth about the importance of the Polar Regions, supports them in their continued personal and professional growth and inspires and catalyses initiatives, that contribute to global sustainability. Students on Ice is driven by a passion for the Polar Regions. We believe in the power of connecting youth to nature and fostering within them an appreciation for the planet, themselves and each other. Education is the foundation of the SOI approach and we are dedicated to inspiring and supporting youth and providing them the necessary tools to instil positive change in their communities and around the world. In our core expedition program, SOI takes youth from around the world on life changing journeys to the Polar Regions. We introduce them to a broad spectrum of dialogue related to these regions ranging from arts and culture, history and politics, science and sustainable development, glaciology and climate change, economy, governance and geopolitics and many other polar topics. We engage them in processes of discovery, fact-finding, analysis, synthesis, reflection and idea development. We connect youth to peers, elders, scientists, experts, artists, musicians, photographers, journalists, business and opinion leaders and many others. Throughout their learning experience we support each participant in developing a strong sense of self and a personal paradigm of ability and opportunity.
- 3-4 weeks
- 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Northfield Mount Hermon
Rising Scholars Program
The Rising Scholars Program is designed to supplement the curricular offerings of middle schools. We want our students to develop skills and self-confidence and to be better prepared for further academic study. We believe in small classes and as much individualized attention as possible. Our purpose is to nurture intellectual growth in a supportive setting. Each Rising Scholars Program student takes two half-morning major courses or one full-morning major course, plus a minor course and sports in the afternoon. Half-morning major courses meet for one hour and 15 minutes, full-morning courses for three hours, Monday through Saturday. For each major course, the student is responsible for at least one hour of out-of-class preparation per day. Minor courses and sports are scheduled four afternoons each week. Each student spends a short period of time for a few days of the summer participating in the work program, performing chores that benefit the community. Each evening except Saturday, a supervised study period is conducted in the dorms. Students prepare for their courses in their rooms or receive special help in the dorm study areas. Specific efforts are made to maintain a quiet atmosphere and to help students develop good study habits.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students
Northfield Mount Hermon
College Prep Program
Students in the College Prep Program take one major course that meets for three hours, Monday through Saturday mornings. Major courses for which students may earn credit have an additional 1.5-hour session during the first half of the afternoon, four days per week. Students taking morning-only major courses take a minor course during the first half of the afternoon, four days per week. Every student also participates in a sport during the second half of the afternoon, four days per week. Students spend a short period of time for a few days of the summer participating in the work program, doing chores that benefit the community. Each evening except Saturday, a supervised study period is conducted in the dorms and the library to help students develop good study habits.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Arabic Summer Academy
Academic Summer Program
he STARTALK Arabic Summer Academy provides students with an introduction to Modern Standard Arabic and Arab culture. It is designed for students who have never studied Arabic before and begins with an introduction to Arabic sounds and letters. The teaching and learning emphasizes the functional use of Arabic and communication in context through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students acquire enough familiarity with the Arabic language and culture to interact with Arabic speakers at a basic level (Novice Mid to Intermediate Low according to the ACTFL guidelines). The curriculum is based on the methods of the Marhaba! high school Arabic curriculum. Students finish the course with greater curiosity and sensitivity towards the Arabic-speaking world through cultural encounters in classes, co-curricular activities and field trips. In addition to beginning Arabic for students with no prior knowledge of the language, we also offer levels of progressively advancing Arabic for students who have a background in the language or have graduated from previous summers. In these classes, students will increase their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through songs, videos, and other culturally authentic materials. Additionally, these students take on a leadership role in the Academy, both in their own classes and through cross-level cultural club meetings. Students with prior knowledge of Arabic, either from growing up with the language or from other school programs, should contact the Director for placement at the proper level.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Intensive Studies
CTY’s Intensive Studies is designed for students who are ready for intense college-level course work and accelerated study in specific disciplines. These three-week courses engage students in the same amount of material that would normally be covered in a semester-long college course or a year-long high-school course. CTY’s Intensive Studies courses fall into two categories: special topics courses that are not offered in high school and fast-paced high school courses. Intensive Studies courses explore more sophisticated theoretical material and proceed at a faster pace than do courses in the Academic Explorations program. A number of CTY’s Intensive Studies courses also have prerequisites. Students who thrive within such a focused setting strengthen their critical and analytical thinking skills and have the opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in their chosen fields of study.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Academic Explorations
CTY’s Academic Explorations consists of enrichment courses that provide students an introduction to topics that are not typically part of the standard middle or high school curriculum. These courses are designed to help students develop analytic and critical thinking skills while immersing them in a specific discipline for three weeks. Academic Explorations courses emphasize a lively exchange of ideas and problem solving; informed discussion rather than lecture is the norm, and students often have opportunities to present their work to the class. In these courses, students engage in a process of discovery as they apply concepts and theories to real world situations and become more informed, learned individuals in the process. Courses in the Academic Explorations program are taught at a level equivalent to an advanced high school or introductory college level course, and most courses do not have prerequisites or require any prior knowledge of a specific topic. As students are exposed to new fields of academic inquiry, they benefit from focused, individualized instruction and from pursuing a subject in-depth with peers who share their interests and abilities.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Civic Leadership Institute
CatalogCivic Leadership Catalog Home Overview Young people often receive the message that they can’t make a difference. That they don’t have the knowledge, skills, or motivation to influence issues like poverty, healthcare, education, or the environment. That they’re powerless to create change. Yet there are countless stories that prove this is not the case. Four college students started a sit-in that fueled the civil rights movement, and thousands of young people powered the peaceful protests that ended legal segregation. One 13-year-old, with a group of 7th grade classmates, founded a youth-led organization that has fought against child labor and built schools and health clinics all over the world. And those are just a few examples. What power, passion, and resources do you possess? At the Civic Leadership Institute, you’ll begin your discovery! CLI students explore the complex challenges that affect our communities, and develop the knowledge, experience and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world. Civic Leadership Institute participants: Serve communities in need Analyze pressing social problems and promising solutions Explore college life in an exciting city Meet with top government, business, and nonprofit leaders Build lasting friendships with bright, motivated peers Develop leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills Discover ways to make a difference in the world!
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Global Issues at Princeton
The courses at CTY-Princeton focus on global issues in the twenty-first century. As they examine topics ranging from war to pandemics to national security, students wrestle with many of the major socio-political challenges of our time. For instance, Human Nature and Technology explores various facets of human nature in relation to our reliance on technology in our everyday lives while Epidemiology deals with AIDS and other infectious diseases within the context of public health. Students in these courses will engage in frank discussions of contemporary issues and will use materials typical of college courses. For example, a film students view may be R-rated, or students may engage topics of a politically sensitive or controversial nature. All course content will be chosen for its academic value, approached from an academic perspective, and taught with guidance and support from the instructors that is sensitive to the age of the students. When selecting courses, students should consider their comfort levels with the course's content and major themes. The following courses are offered at Princeton: The Mathematics of Competitive Behavior Epidemiology, Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, and Pandemics Science, Technology, and Public Policy Global Politics: Human Rights and Justice Human Nature and Technology Politics in the Middle East Politics and Film Race and Politics
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
The Al and Trudy Agress Summer Health Corps Program
The Al and Trudy Agress Summer Health Corps Program is an educational hands-on program that gives high school students an opportunity to explore various careers while gaining experience in a hospital setting. The programs runs for six weeks in July and August, and students must be able to participate for the entire program.
- 5-6 weeks
- 14, 15, 16, 17
New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy at Harvard
Our workshops are held in Harvard’s historic Memorial and Lowell Halls. The learning environment is underscored by its remarkable architecture. Historic and modern landmarks fill the environs of the Old Yard, and trees and sculptures dot the courtyards. The campus provides hundreds of unique spaces for students to work on their scripts, rehearse or simply to relax. The setting, the beautiful New England summer weather, and the abundance of museums, lectures, concerts, and readings all contribute to the students’ experience. Programs include: 3 week film-making workshop, 1 week film-making workshop, 1 week acting for film workshop, 3 week 3D animation workshop.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Yale University
Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale Young Global Scholars empowers the next generation of leaders by building a global community and designing interdisciplinary programs that foster intellectual curiosity, deepen understanding and inspire creative action across all borders. Yale YGS offers sessions on topics related to math, science, engineering, social entrepreneurship, international affairs, politics, law and economics.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs
Penn Medicine Summer Program for High School Students
The summer high school medical program curriculum is modeled on actual Penn Medicine first year classes, but redesigned to engage bright high school students who are serious about medical careers. The program exposes you to the basics of medical training while allowing you the opportunity to pursue or discover your passions and interests. Each morning, you will participate in interactive lectures and labs by Penn clinicians on the day’s featured topics, including transplant surgery, emergency medicine, cancer, resuscitation science, kidney disease and sports medicine. Afternoons will be devoted to a variety of hands-on, virtual and simulated experiences at Penn’s Clinical Simulation Center and other sites. At Penn Medicine you will: Learn techniques of CPR and First Aid Learn to suture, tie surgical knots, and perform skin biopsies Learn to draw blood, start an IV, and perform a spinal tap Learn minimally invasive surgical techniques and perform virtual surgery Dissect an eye and a brain Attend labs in pathology, microbiology, and urine analysis, which are modeled on actual med school labs Observe live surgery in Penn’s Flyers/76ers Surgical Amphitheater Listen to lung sounds and heart sounds Visit the world-renowned Mütter Museum, America’s finest museum of medical history, to see its collection of anatomical specimens
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
Julian Krinsky
Julian Krinsky
he Julian Krinsky Coding Academy is an intensive two-week program developed for high school students aspiring to develop your pre-existing programming skills. Participants in the academy will learn some of the most valuable skills in the industry. During the first week of the program, you will learn the fundamental concepts involved in application development. You'll learn cutting-edge web markup skills in HTML & CSS to design your own web-app. Next, you'll learn to write the JavaScript code necessary to make your application interactive. Upon learning the basics of computational thinking and the anatomy of a web-based application, you will have the skills needed to create your own application. During the second week of the program, you will build a web-based application such as a video player, an online food-ordering system, or another application of your choosing.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 14, 15, 16, 17
The American Legion
Massachusetts Boys State
Boys State is a program of the American Legion developed from the concept that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of government: that the individual is an integral part and commensurately responsible for the character and success of his government. As such, it is an activity of high educational value, born of a need for youth training in practical citizenship. At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs. High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program.
- Less than one week
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Atlas Workshops
High School Summer Programs
The world doesn’t need more tourists, we need creative, thoughtful innovators with a passion for global issues. Our Global Innovator summer trips are preparing the next generation of leaders by combining design thinking, entrepreneurship, creativity and STEM. Our style of travel is fun, meaningful, and life-changing. In the summer of 2017 we will visit amazing sights, like the Sydney Opera house and the Taj Mahal. We will make incredible connections with local partners and experts, from street artists in Prague to cheesemakers in Vermont. We will try delicious foods like hand rolled pasta in Croatia and vegetarian fast food in Boston. Along the way, we will create some big ideas, training our students to be global innovators. This summer, our students will: rethink entrepreneurship curriculum in India, use technology to share history in Croatia, look for high level solutions to California’s drought, develop public art projects in Berlin and Prague, invent new food businesses in New England and develop social enterprises to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. Past locations include: Vermont, Croatia, India, Berlin and Prague, California, Australia.
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Cornell University
Summer College
Summer College offers academically motivated high school students an unparalleled opportunity to take courses at a great Ivy League university while earning college credit, working closely with internationally recognized faculty, exploring majors and career options, making friends from around the world, and enjoying the great natural beauty of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes region. Courses cover topics such as art, architecture, design, fashion, business, hospitality, leadership, debate, literature, engineering, robotics, government, history, international relations, psychology, science, sustainability, social change and veterinary sciences.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- 15, 16, 17
New York City Ballet
The School of American Ballet
Led by Peter Martins and Kay Mazzo, the distinguished summer faculty includes many alumni and current members of the world-famous New York City Ballet, who share their knowledge and experience. Students learn to dance as never before—bigger, bolder, faster and with a heightened sense of musicality. Study in SAB's Summer Course is for intermediate and advanced students, 12 to 18 years old who are at a stage of technical advancement proportionate to their age and who have the physical qualifications suited to the demands of classical dance. Admission to Summer Course is by audition only. SAB holds auditions in approximately 20 cities across the United States in January.
- 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
LEAD
LEAD Business Program
Explore your interest in the field of business through a fun and challenging LEAD Summer Institute. Acceptance into one of our highly-competitive, 2-3 week Summer Institutes puts you on the path to: Receive hands-on experience in business or engineering at one of the nation’s leading universities Hear first-hand from executives at the top companies in the world Reside and attend classes on-campus and attend unique cultural events Build relationships with peers from around the country that share your interests and aspirations Connect with LEAD alumni who can serve as mentors in your college and professional life Learn about internships, employment opportunities and special events available to LEAD alumni
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students
Broadreach
Summer programs for middle school students
Broadreach offers 70+ global education and skill-building summer adventures in 40+ countries for middle school, high school and college students. That’s a lot of different types of programs, and it can be overwhelming to try to figure out exactly where to begin. To make your search easier and more focused, we’ve hand-selected a few programs that are ideal for those new to Broadreach. They require no specific experience of any kind, just genuine curiosity and a willingness to allow your horizon to be blown wide open. You can bet on lots of fun and adventure, but it’s the valuable skills and knowledge you bring home that will have a lasting impact. Locations include: Bahamas, Panama, Costa Rica, Caribbean, the Yucatan
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students
- 12, 13, 14
Abbey Road Programs
Summer Programs
Our mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment. Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions. Our curriculum developers and staff come from places such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke, Cambridge, La Sorbonne, the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Parliament and the State Department ….. just to name a few. Abbey Road Programs offers college prep, cultural immersion and language learning programs in Boston, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, the Czech Republic and Canada.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Broadreach Global Education Adventures
High School Programs
Trips all over the world that include academic study, sailing, language immersion, scuba, urban design, medicine and more.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
International Studies Abroad
ISA High School
ISA High School's mission is to provide high quality language and cultural immersion opportunities to U.S. high school students at an affordable price. We recognize that we play an important role in the worldwide effort of international educators to increase individuals' awareness of cultures and societies outside of their own national boundaries. Our programs are designed to maximize our participants' learning abroad, and we understand that high school students need support and expert guidance before, during and after their time abroad. ISA offers programs in China, Costa Rica, France, Italy, Peru and Spain.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Georgetown University
International Relations Institute
Renowned as a center of international dialogue, Georgetown is a venue that international leaders often choose to state their positions and calls for action. You will study at one of the oldest universities in the world, learn from distinguished faculty and gain valuable hands-on experience that will help you better understand and appreciate today's global issues and challenges. Learn and live in Washington, DC—a center for international relations. Core Topics Covered: Global issues and dilemmas Terrorism Nuclear weapons International diplomacy and law Crisis management Humanitarian crises Military occupations Foreign policy Security Economics Ethics Piracy Information technology
- Less than one week
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Boston University Summer Challenge
Boston University's Summer Challenge seminars allow you to engage in a high level of learning and achievement with other high school students—without focusing on grades. Choosing two non-credit seminars (one morning, one afternoon), you'll participate in lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments, and field trips. Small class sizes ensure ample attention from experienced college instructors as you meet the challenges of college-level study. Each seminar culminates in a final class presentation.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
High School Honors Program
The High School Honors program offers academically motivated rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while they get a taste of undergraduate life.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Academic Immersion
This summer, dedicate three weeks to intensive study of a single academic topic while enjoying and experiencing life on a college campus. AIM is a residential program for students entering their junior and senior year in high school. The two areas of focus are experimental psychology and medicine.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
RISE Internship / Practicum
This summer, spend six weeks at BU conducting university laboratory research with some of the nation's brightest scientific minds - and advance your knowledge and skills in the sciences. Students who are passionate about the sciences and entering their senior year of high school are invited to apply to the Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) program. RISE offers two tracks: Internship and Practicum.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students
Boston University
Summer Preview
This summer, spend an exciting week becoming familiar with college life, exploring fascinating subjects and making new friends. Our one-week non-credit Summer Preview program offers a choice of seminars to rising high school freshmen and sophomores. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore an area of academic interest or become familiar with an entirely new subject.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students
Education Unlimited
The American Legal Experience - Mock Trial
American Legal Experience - Mock Trial offers high school students a unique opportunity to learn public speaking skills through a concentrated focus on the American judicial system. The adversarial nature of the American legal system places a premium on effective communication and persuasion through well-reasoned arguments. Therefore, our focus on this system provides students with an exciting and challenging medium for the development of speaking skills. Mock Trial participants will work with experienced public speaking instructors and a directing attorney to learn the structure of the court systems, differences between the process of law involved in civil and criminal trials, and most importantly proper methods of the formation and presentation of convincing legal arguments. As part of this learning process, students will be directly exposed to the basics of certain substantive areas of law, including constitutional, criminal and tort law, as well as rules of evidence. This program is held at the University of California, Los Angeles.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Boston College Experience - Honors Program
The BCE Honors program for high-school students offers a comprehensive experience which allow you to experience college life first-hand, and tackle the seemingly-intimidating college search. Taking two university-level courses, working towards six college credits, serving the community, receiving mentorship, and engaging with fellow students, faculty and peer advisors help you to become familiar with independent student life. The BCE honors has proudly hosted talented high-school students to live and learn for twenty-years on the Heights!
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Harvard University Summer School
Secondary School Program
Imagine studying at Harvard for seven weeks, fully immersed in the college experience. Whether you choose to live on campus, commute, or take courses online, you’ll have the opportunity to explore complex topics, gain valuable life skills, and form lasting bonds. Neuroscience, film, philosophy, creative writing, and computer science—these are just a few of the 200-plus courses you can choose from. Branch out from typical high school offerings, and explore more advanced topics that aren’t available back home. You’ll study with Harvard faculty and visiting scholars, and earn college credit you may transfer to your chosen university.
- 7-8 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Boston College
Writers in the making
his selective summer program guides your skilled writing developments through practice and revision. Also, you will learn valuable lessons from literary models, mentors, and peers. You'll participate in all elements of the BCE Honors program while earning six college credits in specially designed writing seminars and workshops taught by English Department faculty. You'll meet published authors, attend local readings, practice writing in place, learn about the writer's life, and work with peers and faculty to produce a chapbook of your writing.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Math Experience
This engaging and creative program is designed to challenge high school students with a strong interest in and talent for mathematics. Students in this program will participate in math courses that are focused on topics outside of what is typically covered in a high school setting but does not require a background in Calculus. Under the guidance and instruction of faculty from the Mathematics Department and supported by graduate students in the field, students will have the opportunity to learn and explore a variety of problem solving skills. Their classroom experience will be supplemented with a Math workshop with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving. Students will also have access to supported evening study sessions. Candidates should be able to complete pre-calculus level work and the teacher recommendation from a Math department teacher at your school should mention if you have any experience with writing proofs. Students without experience in writing proofs are still eligible for the program. Once admitted into the program, Boston College math faculty will provide guidance to students on appropriate courses to take based on application criteria.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Summer Challenge
Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, the three-week long, non-credit Boston College Challenge allows students to participate in a college experience by participating in University level course work and extra and co-curricular activities on the Boston College campus. The program is designed to allow students to participate in one of a select group of existing college courses and supplement classroom learning with guest speakers, experiential learning activities, and subject related field trips. Broaden your understanding of college major and career options through this fun and engaging program.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Business and Leadership Institute
Interdisciplinary in approach, in the the Business & Leadership Institute, students will be exposed the foundations of business and will have the opportunity to develop their personal leadership capabilities. This three-week program is focused on providing a solid foundation in core business areas like management, marketing and finance & economics but will also include engagement in areas such as civics, social justice and the role of government to frame business in a larger global and ethical context. Students will have the chance to explore the business major and to develop their leadership styles through interaction with business leaders, class based activities and company visits.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
New England Aquarium
Schooner Adventures Camp
After a week preparing and previewing marine science exploration, campers will board a schooner and set sail as part of the crew! Under the captain and crew’s guidance, you will be at the will of the wind for a five-day, four-night excursion to explore New England’s coastal waters. As a part of the crew, campers will learn how to set sails, steer, plot the ship’s course, and even do daily chores. Campers will also learn how scientists identify fish species, sample water, study plankton, and monitor whale behavior onboard a boat. Examine food webs, life cycles, and the rich biodiversity of the Gulf of Maine, especially the unique ecosystem of Stellwagen Bank! For more details about the ship and its operator, the World Ocean School, visit worldoceanschool.org.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students
Boston College
Natural Disasters and Catastrophes
This course is a global treatment of environmental history and the science of natural and man-made disasters. The class presents basic science, along with case studies of past and present events and examines a range of disasters including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, tsunami, landslides, hurricanes, pandemic diseases, meteorite impacts, and climate change. Class lectures and discussions will highlight the role of science in studying natural disasters and will describe the mechanisms responsible for these phenomena. Trace the transition of our understanding of disasters from religious and superstitious explanations to contemporary scientific accounts.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Exploring Forensic Science
Students will learn and use equipment and techniques germane to the field of forensics to process and evaluate evidence from mock crime scenes as well as Virtual Crime Cases using actual crimes with actual crime scene photos. Students will employ various diagnostic tests and methods from the sciences of serology, pathology, ballistics, physics, and biochemistry to solve simulated criminal cases. The laboratory experience will invite students to utilize an array of scientific techniques and to confront and deliberate the ethical and legal implications surrounding the application of forensic science in a court of law. Each lab will have an hour of powerpoint lecture of cases followed by 2 hours of laboratory experience analyzing fingerprints, fibers, footprints, hair, blood, tool marks, bullets, glass, etc. Students will take photographs and sketch the various crime scenes.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston College
Investigative Journalism
This two week long, non-credit program is a collaboration between the New England Center for Investigative Reporting and Boston College. It is instructed by award-winning reporters and veteran journalism teachers from NECIR. The program will meet on Boston College’s Chestnut Hill campus and will include trips off campus to conduct interviews. Students will learn valuable journalism skills, explore Boston with new friends from around the country, and build their resumes for college – all while exploring investigative topics related to social justice.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Brown University
Pre-College Programs
Brown Pre-College Programs are designed for high school students to replicate the authentic college experience. You’ll enjoy the freedom and responsibility that comes from managing your own time while balancing challenging academics and enriching social activities—without the pressure of formal grades. In one of our 1- to 6-week courses, you’ll get to know the best of Brown: We’re an Ivy known for our embrace of independent thinkers—one that values and respects student voices. Whether you choose on-campus, online, or one of our location-based programs, you’ll experience the rigors of college-level classes as you study alongside peers from around the world who are as motivated and curious as you are. Join the Brown community to get a feel for what college life is like—the choices, the challenges, and the new friendships. Leave enriched by an unforgettable experience, prepared for your next steps.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Summer Institute for the Gifted
SIG at Princeton University
The SIG Program located on the Princeton University campus is a Residential Program. Choose from a wide variety of courses taught in Humanities, Math, Science, Technology, Multi-Disciplinary, Visual and Performing Arts, and Fitness and Recreation. Experience independence within a secure environment living in a college dorm for 3 weeks (commuter option also available). Meet other gifted students from around the world who share common interests, abilities, and goals. Enjoy a variety of fun social activities in the evenings and excursions on the weekends.
- 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Carnegie Mellon University
Summer Pre-College
The Carnegie Mellon Pre-College programs provide learning and development opportunities for high school students both inside and outside of the classroom. Our Pre-College program, which mirrors the undergraduate experience, gives rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore their interests while receiving instruction from acclaimed Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a robust student experience which is curated by Student Affairs staff and a team of residential staff who are current Carnegie Mellon students. We value the holistic student experience that includes academic and personal development in order to prepare students for the future.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Colorado College
Summer Session
Colorado College Summer Session invites rising juniors and seniors to join the CC community this summer. Enroll in one (or two!) of the forty courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and geological field study of Pikes Peak, to video game design, feminist theory in hip hop, and cross-genre writing. CC’s summer session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the wondrous Rocky Mountain Region, and be supported by faculty that are invested in your success. High School students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Block plan with current Colorado College students in Block A and Block B, or our Pre-College Block, which is specially designed for ambitious high school students.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Denison University
Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop
The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison is an energizing 8-day program for motivated high school students (rising juniors and seniors) who love to write. For over 20 years, the Reynolds Workshop has brought together young writers who are passionate about writing and eager to connect to a close-knit community of writing friends. The workshop is held each June on the beautiful campus of Denison University, a leading liberal arts college, in the village of Granville, Ohio.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Sail Caribbean
Sail Caribbean Adventures
Sail Caribbean offers sailing trips to high school and college-age students. These trips incorporate service and learning about SCUBA, sailing and marine biology. Taking charge of a 50-foot yacht brings unimagined freedom and control. It also requires active participation and responsibilities in all aspects of life onboard. Our staff will teach you, keep you safe, and be at your side acting as a guide when needed. But you’ll be leading the way.You’ll rotate and share daily tasks, learn to cook for your crew, take on leadership roles (skipper, mate, navigator among others), keep the yacht clean and ship-shape, make entries to the Ship’s Log, and help to maintain a safe environment. Life onboard provides just the right setting for accomplishing group and personal goals. Our daily meetings offer a valuable forum to learn more about your crewmates, discuss the highs and lows of the day’s events, plan ahead for tomorrow, and of course enjoy a few good jokes.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Duke University
Field Studies
Field Studies students can learn all about their academic passion—but they also get to experience those passions firsthand and see if a college major or potential career is right for them. College-level courses and engaging activities are offered on two college campuses and in unique locations like a former NASA tracking stations, desert retreat, and the Costa Rican rainforest. Classes are filled with gifted peers and led by content experts, ensuring participants develop their creative and critical thinking skills in a supportive environment. Programs are offered in the following locations: Las Cruces Biological Station, Costa Rica, La Selva Biological Station & UGACR, Costa Rica, Duke University, NC, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, New College of Florida, PARI Observatory, North Carolina
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Area Health Education Center Summer Enrichment Program
BAHEC's intensive 6-week summer program provides students with academic enrichment, college preparation, and internships at healthcare sites throughout Boston. BAHEC works with partners at Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Public Health, Tufts University School of Dentistry, Harvard School of Public Health, and Boston Children's Hospital, among others. BAHEC accepts students entering the 9th to 12th grade. Students must reside in Boston to be eligible to apply for the program. Accepted students receive a stipend to participate in the program.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 9,10,11,12
Georgetown University
Summer at Georgetown
Georgetown's Summer High School Programs are offered in a diverse range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science, art, and politics to entrepreneurship, law, and journalism. Our Pre-College Programs span from one to three weeks and offer the opportunity to experience life as a college student, without the pressure of grades. The College Credit Programs take an in-depth look at a particular subject area over a five-week period, awarding up to 12 college credits. See below for a complete listing of subject areas.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
George Washington University
Summer at GW - College Intensive
The College Intensive program offers rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit by engaging in challenging undergraduate level courses in 3 or 6-week sessions. Students in this program will earn official GW credit that may be transferable to other institutions, depending on the individual institution policies.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
George Washington University
Summer Immersion
Summer Immersion is a full-day, rigorous, noncredit program for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Participants enroll in 2-week programs that integrate lectures with guest speakers, experiential and applied activities. Students expand and deepen their knowledge of a topic through collaborative learning and an exploration of the diverse intellectual and cultural resources of Washington, D.C.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Action Quest
Action Quest Adventures
For over 40 years, we've consistently delivered outstanding water-based summer adventure programs for teens. By combining hands-on learning, cooperative living and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults. Programs focus on a variety of topics including sailing, SCUBA, water sports, marine biology, exploration and service and take place in the Caribbean, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Tahiti and Australia.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Johns Hopkins University
Discover Hopkins
Short in length but not in content! Discover Hopkins Programs are intensive programs designed to expose you to topics from different perspectives. For instance, observe top researchers and listen to experts at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, as you survey the latest in environmental health. Instructors will lead you through your topic with a morning lecture. The experts captivate your afternoons--faculty, alumni, and other guest speakers who are leading researchers or practitioners on the subject. We don't stop here--we enhance your learning of the topic with a variety of guided field trips in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. The Discover Hopkins Programs are open to both residential and commuter students. Students register for one course (1cr) per session, and may enroll in up to 3 sessions (6 weeks). Students choose the session or sessions that best fits their schedule.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- 16, 17, 18+
Johns Hopkins University
Summer University
Johns Hopkins Summer University is your chance to put Hopkins’ undergraduate programs—and yourself—to the test before applying to college. You’ll get an opportunity to see if Hopkins feels right for you, and we’ll get to know you better, too. Program credits also give you an edge on the competition when you begin applying to colleges. In fact, the credits you earn at Hopkins are transferable to other colleges and universities. The number of transfer credits awarded is determined by the institution, so students should contact their prospective college for more information on their transfer policy. Get started today by applying online or find out if you're eligible or pre-certified. Financial aid is available as need-based partial tuition grants. ACADEMICS The Johns Hopkins Summer University Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to take freshman- and sophomore-level credit classes in arts and sciences and engineering. The program lasts 5 weeks and residential students must be full-time students and enroll in two classes, for up to seven credits. Commuter students may register part-time (one class) or take the full two-course load. With over 100 courses being offered this summer, your schedule is about choice. Select courses in your desired college major or diversify your interests by selecting a new language or humanities class. Regardless of your choice of courses, Hopkins’ Summer University Program connects you with great minds. You have the opportunity to engage in discussions and study with academically talented students and Hopkins’ own distinguished faculty.
- 1-2 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- 16, 17, 18+
Kenyon College
Young Writer's College
Young Writers is an intensive two-week workshop for intellectually curious, motivated high-school students who value writing. Our goal is to help students develop their creative and critical abilities with language—to become better, more productive writers and more insightful thinkers. For more than nineteen years, Young Writers has provided a lively, supportive environment where students can stretch their talents, discover new strengths, and challenge themselves in the company of peers who share their interests. Young Writers takes place at Kenyon College, a leading liberal arts college renowned for its tradition of literary study. The program is sponsored by The Kenyon Review, one of the country’s preeminent literary magazines.
- 1-2 weeks
- 16, 17, 18+
Harvard University Museum of Natural History
Internship Program
Potential interns will work with staff to develop their own project. For more information or if you would like to apply for volunteer intern opportunities at the museum, complete the application form (link on volunteer page) and email it to Carol Carlson or fax it to (617) 496-8308. Candidates will submit a completed application, and if appropriate be invited to meet with the Volunteer Program Coordinator for a 45-minute interview.
- Variable term of service
- Doesn't apply
- 16, 17, 18+
MIT
Women in Technology Program
The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic and residential experience where female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade . Students attend WTP in either: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or Mechanical Engineering (ME).
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students
MIT
Research Science Internships
Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the Research Science Institute (RSI). RSI is the first cost-free to students, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus course work in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research. Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. They read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings. RSI scholars first participate in a week of intensive STEM classes with accomplished professors. The heart of RSI is the five week research internship where students conduct individual projects under the tutelage of mentors who are experienced scientists and researchers. During the final week of RSI, students prepare written and oral presentations on their research projects.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Young Writers Workshop
he workshop sections are small (12 students). This allows for individual attention to each student and helps to foster the sense of belonging to a supportive learning community in which students can feel comfortable exploring new directions in their writing and thinking. Trusting one's own language and voice, learning to think for oneself and in collaboration with others— these are the qualities and skills that the workshop strives to develop. Each weekday consists of three 90-minute sessions organized as writing and discussion seminars. Workshop leaders write with their students, and there is frequent sharing of this informal writing, both in small groups and in the class as a whole. Discussions of assigned readings—mostly contemporary poems, stories, and essays—is informal and speculative. The emphasis isn't on arriving at a “correct answer” but on exploring various ideas about what a text is saying. The texts also frequently serve as starting points and models for students’ own creative writing exercises. These daily activities are complemented by evening assignments in reading, revising, and journal writing.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Northwestern University
Medill Cherubs - Northwestern Journalism Institute
Cherubs is more than a journalism camp. From high schools around the world, we come to Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. We immerse ourselves in media for five weeks. We study writing, reporting and editing for print, digital and broadcast. We make lifelong friends. As our instructors say, “Welcome to the best summer of your life.”
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students
The Experiment in International Living
High School Summer Abroad
The Experiment in International Living provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness and complexities of another country. Participants explore the host country through hands-on experiences in local communities and through the lens of a specific theme. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills, college prep skills, and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit. The program offers a diverse variety of programs in Argentina, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador and the Galapagos, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- Doesn't apply
Skidmore College
Skidmore Jazz Institute
The Skidmore Jazz Institute is one of the premiere programs to study jazz in the summer. Since 1987 the Institute has provided the opportunity for intermediate and advanced young musicians to learn in an intimate and supportive environment. Director Todd Coolman leads a faculty of gifted educators and world-class performers gathered from around the country. Students work closely with faculty in daily combo rehearsals, private lessons and improvisational and special classes. Our Faculty Septet performs in our evening Concert Series along with invited Guest Artists. Afternoon master classes offer additional opportunities to learn from these master musicians. The student combos perform on Friday afternoons, and on the weekend everyone attends the Freihofer's Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
- 1-2 weeks
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Skidmore College
NYS Summer Writers Institute
The New York State Writers Institute in conjunction with the Office of the Dean of Special Programs at Skidmore College is pleased to announce the 19th annual creative writing workshop for high school students. The New York State Summer Young Writers Institute will be held at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York from June 27 to July 9, 2017. Participants in the Summer Young Writers Institute receive instruction in poetry, fiction, and dramatic writing (screenwriting, playwriting, and dramatic monologue) and engage in the critical evaluation of each other’s work. By bringing top high school student writers together to work extensively with professional writers, the Institute provides young artists with recognition, respect, opportunities for artistic development, and peer support.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Skidmore College
Petronio - Summer Dance Workshop
Skidmore College will offer an intensive workshop for pre-professional and professional dancers led by Stephen Petronio and Company. Students will have the unique opportunity to train and perform under the guidance of this master choreographer and his company while enjoying Skidmore’s facilities and the Saratoga Springs community in upstate New York.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- Doesn't apply
Skidmore College
Decoda: Leadership and service through music
The Decoda | Skidmore Chamber Music Institute enables young musicians to explore leadership and community service through the intensive study of chamber music. Under the guidance of Decoda artists, students will learn how to fully engage their audiences and communities through interactive chamber music performances while improving their own performance and public speaking skills. Expected Student Outcomes: Improved musicianship - technical and artistic Improved ability to navigate group dynamics in a collaborative environment Improved musical analysis - understanding fundamentally what makes a particular piece of music "work" Deep knowledge of at least two pieces of musical repertoire Performance experiences in both traditional concert hall and in community settings Improved public speaking ability Improved ability to design interactive activities which help engage an audience Each student will leave with a polished interactive performance script that has the potential to be reused and further developed
- 1-2 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- Doesn't apply
Stanford University
High School Summer College
High School Summer College gives qualified high school students the extra guidance they need to be self-reliant and master their college-level courses. Program participants enroll as visiting undergraduates in Stanford’s Summer Quarter and take the same courses, taught by the same Stanford faculty, as matriculated Stanford students. Students interact with peers from across the U.S. and around the world, and have ample opportunity to explore the unique recreational activities available on campus and in the culturally rich San Francisco Bay Area. By embracing a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, Summer College creates an inclusive community of learning where students are challenged to reach their fullest potential—while at Stanford and beyond.
- 7-8 weeks
- 16, 17, 18+
SPI Study Abroad
Language Immersion Programs
SPI is an international education organization with over 30 years of experience directed by passionate educators, parents and study abroad advocates. We believe students who study abroad in high school develop empowering, lifelong skills as they build fluency in another language and gain global perspectives. Our primary goal is for students to return home with a heightened sense of self-awareness and confidence through a unique, authentic and meaningful experience abroad. In-depth language immersion is our primary focus as multilingual graduates increase their future opportunities for both professional and personal enrichment in today’s fast growing globalized world. This program offers language immersion experiences in Spain, Costa Rica, France, China, Mexico and Italy.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- Doesn't apply
University of Chicago
Summer Programs for High School Students
Immerse yourself in a college experience where you will raise your interests and abilities to new levels. Ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 10th in the world for undergraduate education, the University of Chicago offers you the chance to learn from scholars, researchers, and educators who are transforming the way we see our world. Our beautiful campus offers you opportunities to read for class under a tree on the quads, chat with friends at a student-run coffee shop, or people-watch at a sidewalk café. We're just a short bus ride from the city center and all that summer in Chicago has to offer, whether your tastes run to finding the best bubble tea in Chinatown, biking along the lakefront to your favorite beach, or searching for retro fashion finds in Pilsen. Summer at UChicago means never running out of things to learn, do, and enjoy. UChicago Immersion, Stones and Bones, and Research in the Biological Sciences are a carefully curated selection of pre-college summer programs whose courses are open only to high school students. These intensive 3 or 4-week summer courses are taught at the college level and kept small, offering both experiential and UChicago seminar-style learning. In addition to engaging in classroom discussions, you might use the latest lab equipment, dig for fossils, conduct research in Chicago neighborhoods, or work with some of the city's celebrated theater professionals, depending on the course selected. High school students may also enroll in Summer Quarter Undergraduate Courses offered each summer by the University of Chicago College in over 20 subject areas. Chicago Public Schools students apply for these courses as a Summer Bridge or as a Summer Session student. Explore UChicago summer courses available to high school students today!
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Notre Dame
Summer Scholars
Summer Scholars participants spend two intense weeks in one of the programs of study listed below. We keep the classes small and the personal attention from Notre Dame faculty high. The coursework is both rigorous and rewarding. Students will complete work for their track outside designated class times, as they would in any college setting. Yet there is ample time to enjoy the social facets of college life, especially those unique to Notre Dame. Our participants praise the program for its capacity to bring them out of their comfort zone with challenging academics, as well as inspire and excite them by providing a taste of what college life can be in all aspects. Students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of a program track.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
University of Pennsylvania
Summer Academies
Academies are subject-intensive three-week programs that fuse sophisticated scientific or social theory with relevant application. The science academies draw upon Penn's cutting-edge technology and resources to provide innovative lab experiences while the social academies draw upon the rich history and diversity of Philadelphia to provide a sociologically comprehensive summer experience. Topics include: biomedical research, chemistry, math, physics, neuroscience and social justice research.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Summer Prep
Explore Penn’s broad liberal arts and sciences curriculum within a dynamic Ivy League learning environment. The Penn Summer Prep Program allows ambitious students to enroll in two undergraduate-level modules from across disciplines while benefiting from the rich educational resources of the University. Students can also experience college life on Penn’s historic campus and explore the vibrant city of Philadelphia.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Wellesley College
One Wellesley summer
In One Wellesley Summer, motivated young women in their junior or senior year of high school will experience college life in an academically challenging and culturally inclusive environment. Summer@Wellesley offers young women the opportunity to take stimulating classes from data and mathematics to college writing courses – invaluable for self-exploration and college preparation – and even a selection of undergraduate classes, all taught by full-time Wellesley faculty. Whether enrolled in our four-week Pre-College Residential Program or a One-Week Workshop, students will enjoy a balance of academic and social experiences. From trips to Boston to evening barbeques and movie nights, the program is structured to provide students an opportunity to become part of the Wellesley community, to connect with college staff and form friendships with women from around the world.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Rassias
Language Programs
We are renowned for our personal touch, skillfully crafted programs, dynamic teaching methods, close personal ties to our host regions, and above all our highly qualified and knowledgeable staff. Our time proven mix of these ingredients gives Rassias summer program participants a one-of-a-kind experience! This program offers language learning in Spain, France and Peru.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Berklee College of Music
Summer Programs
Berklee College of Music offers a number of summer programs for students including: percussion, bass, vocal performance, stage performance, the business of music, songwriting, strings, brass, guitar, music production, musical theater performance, piano/keyboard.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Boston Architectural Center
SUMMER ACADEMY: HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN EXPLORATION
Summer Academy has been introducing high school students to the fields of architecture and spatial design since 1973. Are you considering a career in architecture or design? Are you working on your portfolio for college admission? Or are you simply curious about design? The Summer Academy at The Boston Architectural College offers an opportunity to study design with a hands-on approach and with no previous design experience required. Summer Academy students experiment with materials, build structures, test professional design software, visit professional firms, and explore buildings like libraries and museums in Boston
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University College of Communication
Academy of Media Production
Today's aspiring communicators need to be proficient in a variety of production skill sets. AMP students learn the power of good writing and visual literacy by creating videos, films, webcasts, multi-camera productions, and more. Faculty and staff instruction allows students to engage in the process and to explore their creativity. With college on the horizon many high school students wonder how these interests translate to the next stage of life. This on-campus, live-in collegiate experience allows students the chance to investigate potential educational and professional opportunities. AMP students do all this collaborating with like-minded students, making new friends, and having a great summertime experience in the heart of Boston. Applications are being accepted. It's time to AMP UP!
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Visual Arts Summer Institute
The Visual Arts Summer Institute offers high school students an intensive four-week visual arts program modeled on the freshman foundation program at the Boston University School of Visual Arts. Whether preparing portfolios for college admission or simply working to improve their technical abilities, students are introduced to a full range of materials and methods used in professional artistic practice. VASI students follow a rigorous curriculum that includes drawing, painting, sculpture, new media and printmaking, and all students are provided with individual studio spaces. The VASI faculty is drawn from the faculty of the School of Visual Arts and is comprised of committed artists who are exceptional teachers. In addition to classes and studio time, students visit and study works of art in area museums, participate in special workshops, and experience summer in Boston. Students earn three college credits at the program’s completion.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Concordia Language Villages
Youth Villages
Coming to the Language Villages for a summer language immersion program is just like entering a new country. You’ll get your Village passport stamped at customs, receive your cabin assignment, and help us determine your language proficiency (don’t worry—no experience required!). This camp offers immersive language learning experiences and is located in northern Minnesota.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Boston University
Apprenticeship Dance Program
Under the guidance of professional dancers and college interns, sixteen teen-age apprentices will create a 45-minute dance performance and go “on tour” to day camps in the Greater Boston area. Students hone their technical, performance, and choreographic skills during the first three weeks; for the next two weeks, the “company” performs and leads workshops at a dozen Associated Grantmakers’ Summer Fund sites. In addition, there are master classes, an evening performance for the public, and an informational session on preparing for college admission. Scholarships are available. Admission is by audition and recommendation.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Summer Theater Institute
The Boston University Summer Theatre Institute is a five-week conservatory experience for highly motivated high school theatre artists. Designed to mirror the freshman BFA experience within the School of Theatre at Boston University, the Institute allows all participants the opportunity to test their interests and abilities in a professional training environment. Students earn 4 college credits for their coursework in acting, design, voice, singing, and stage combat, as well as master classes, experimental theatre laboratories, and the creation of an original piece of theatre with members of their ensemble. Throughout the five-week program, students engage with Boston University, the professional artistic community in Boston, and the city’s historic and cultural offerings. Students graduate from BUSTI having honed their technique, depth of intellectual and artistic questioning, playfulness in collaboration, and ability to tell a dynamic story through the theatrical medium.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
CIEE High School Summer Abroad
Language and Culture Programs
Immerse yourself in the local scene while improving your fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, or Arabic! This program offers language immersion in Morocco, China, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Peru.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Maine College of Art
Pre-college program
The first step to creative freedom. The residential Pre-College program provides high school students with the skills to embark on a rigorous study of the arts. Pre-College is open to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school. Students customize their individual Pre-College program by choosing two majors from the following media: Painting Commercial Illustration Comic & Graphic Novel Illustration Children Book’s Illustration Ceramics Music Fashion & Textile Design Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design Printmaking Photography Woodworking & Furniture Design
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Maryland Institute College of Art
Pre-College Art and Design Residency
Experience one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities for rising Junior and Senior high school artists and designers. During the remote version of the Pre-College Art and Design Residency program, focus will continue to be on academic rigor and personal creative growth, as well as experience practicing with a college level curriculum (2 college credits are earned upon completion of program). The program is a combination of live instruction, independent studio time, and a variety of community events, workshops and artist talks. Students will receive ongoing support and feedback from MICA faculty and Undergraduate teaching assistants, as well as build a community of peer support through critiques and collaboration.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
CIEE High School Summer Abroad
Service and Leadership Programs
Work with a community on global issues such as community development, migration of people, the environment, children’s rights, or education. This program offers service opportunities in Ghana, South Africa, China, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
- 3-4 weeks, 7-8 weeks
Roger Williams University - School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation
High School Summer Academy
The Summer Academy offers a variety of studio, seminar and field experiences, extracurricular activities and field trips, allowing students to understand architecture as a possible area of college study, and as a career. Participants gain a broader view of the field while developing skills and portfolio materials to add to their applications to professional school. Workshops, lectures, demonstrations and off-campus experiences complement daily design studios.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
CIEE High School Summer Abraod
Global Discovery Programs
Pursue or develop an interest in a field such as marine biology, conservation, sustainability, K-Pop music, environmental studies, filmmaking, or global entrepreneurship. This program offers courses in Botswana, South Korea, Thailand, Bonaire, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, and Portland, Oregon.
- 3-4 weeks, 7-8 weeks
Rhode Island School of Design
RISD Pre-College
RISD Pre-College isn’t just an education. It’s an experience — one that’ll whet your appetite for college and give you the space you need to develop solid skills in art and design. Not only will you build confidence in yourself as an artist and as an individual, but you’ll get to: Master a range of tools, materials and techniques. Study with award-winning faculty in our art studios. Create supplementary pieces for your college admission portfolio. Forge the kind of friendships that last a lifetime. For six weeks, you’ll live like a college student. You’ll follow a college-level studio curriculum. You’ll live in RISD residence halls. And you’ll have the freedom to explore all the sights Rhode Island has to offer, every weekend — including museums, art galleries, beaches, and other cultural attractions.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
Sewanee
Sewanee Young Writers Conference
We offer our students opportunities that are otherwise hard to find, either at high schools or at other summer programs. Our workshops in playwriting, fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction are led by writers of significant accomplishment and promise.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
New York University
TISCH SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Tisch programs for high school students are a way for you to develop your talents and explore the possibilities of a career in the arts. The rigorous, professional training you receive in New York City is an outgrowth of the undergraduate programs, offering you an immersive experience in emerging media and the performing and cinematic arts. We encourage creativity and self-expression while providing you with a foundation for collaboration. The high school programs taught by our full-time faculty are intense, engaging and structured; created to give you an enriching college experience. Subjects include: dance, drama, production and design, dramatic writing, filmmaking, game design, photography, recorded music.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Oregon
Summer Architecture Academy
The University of Oregon's Summer Architecture Academy offers prospective architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture students a chance to investigate the field of architecture and design in an intensive four-week experience. Workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and field trips complement the daily studio. This program is held on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.
- 3-4 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Epiic Solutions
Summer Experiences
Epiic Solutions summer experiences are one-week programs created for teens to design, develop and pitch their own startup ideas, while exploring Boston's thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem through networking events and field trips. You will learn about: Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Innovators and entrepreneurs are creative problem solvers. They view challenges as opportunities and provide valuable solutions that meet customers' needs. It takes a combination of creativity, critical thinking, empathy, perseverance, and the growth mindset to change the world. Tools: How do innovators and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life? Learn key concepts and strategies around customer development, the design thinking process, the lean startup, and the business model canvas to transform your ideas into real solutions. Networking: It's all about who you know. Engage with Boston's best and brightest innovators and entrepreneurs, explore innovation and entrepreneurship on local campuses, and see some of the most inspiring spaces. Learn how to navigate Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem and develop a deep appreciation for our nation's most entrepreneurial city!
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Boston University
BU Tanglewood Institute
Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) offers programs for all orchestral instruments, voice, piano, and composition, ranging in duration from two to six weeks. Depending on your area of study, you may be eligible for more than one program, and students may apply for more than one program with the same audition. Areas of study include: Strings, Winds & Brass, Percussion, Harp, Voice, Piano and Composition.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Stevenson School
Core Leadership California
Core Leadership California students work with world-class mentors in a culturally diverse residential setting to discover and practice the capacities and skills they need to make the brave, inclusive, values-driven decisions that transform their world. This immersive, experiential two-week summer program enrolls 36 students from around the world and is located on the Stevenson School's campus in Pebble Beach, CA. Learning sites include the Pacific Ocean and local forests and mountains, as well as traditional classroom spaces. Each day includes written and spoken reflection, empathic listening, small and large group collaboration, and time in nature. Our 2:1 student to faculty ratio ensures our students receive regular, high-quality mentorship from both Core Leadership graduates and industry-leading professionals. Core Leadership students consistently remark on the program's transformational effects and credit it with helping them become assets to their school and local communities.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Vassar College
Powerhouse Theater Training Program
The Powerhouse Theater Training Program challenges you to look at the art of theater in new and meaningful ways. Explore the boundaries of theater by living, breathing, and creating theater with peers and professionals alike. A summer at Powerhouse provides you with an experience that will inform the rest of your life. The program is the result of a unique collaboration between Vassar College, a prestigious liberal arts institution in Dutchess County, New York, and New York Stage and Film, an established professional theater company. It’s an exhilarating environment. Everyone who is part of the theater community is here to do “the work,” and that is what everyone talks about during meals and late into the night. As one student said, “You can always sleep later.” Make your summer one to remember by being a part of our 33rd season and help bring great new theater to the world.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students
- 17, 18+
Nuvu Studio
Innovation Camp
Our Innovation Camp engages participants in the innovation process. This 5-day camp will get your creative juices flowing as you gain first hand experience working in a collaborative studio environment. You’ll learn how to use a framework of innovation and enabling technologies to develop your problem solving skills with the intent of integrating this creative mindset within your school, organization or company. This program takes place in Cambridge, MA.
- Less than one week, 1-2 weeks
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Wentworth Institute of Technology
SummerFAB
The summerFAB program bridges and connects thinking of architecture with making architecture. Students experience in a short timeframe all phases of a complete architectural project--from initial design concepts through development and refinement and including realization as a full-scale construction on a site. By intertwining thinking and making in the process of design from beginning to end, we convey an understanding, crucial for designers, that making is a form of thinking.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
United Nations Association of Greater Boston
Internship Program
Are you inspired by the work of the United Nations? Do you ever wonder what it would be like to help create Model UN curriculum or write to funders about the importance of our work? If so, the United Nations Association of Greater Boston is a great place to gain practical work experience that aligns with your interests! With diverse backgrounds and interests, staff and interns enjoy a lively, high-energy and supportive atmosphere in the office. Our small staff team means that you will participate in a wide variety of activities and perform a range of tasks in support of the organization. We are currently seeking applications for education, fundraising and program interns.
- More than two months
Summerfueld
Summerfuel at UC Berkeley
Summerfuel Berkeley inspires high school students to engage intellectually and personally and experience life at the nation’s premier public research university. A Summerfuel Pre-College program is designed to reflect a collegiate liberal arts environment and students are strongly encouraged to explore and take ownership of their experience. Courses are small, active and engaging, requiring student involvement. Activities are designed by staff with student input to ensure a very personalized, unique experience. Summerfuel Berkeley students will take full advantage of the resources of Berkeley and San Francisco, whether that means catching a film at the Pacific Film Archive or sampling the food in historic Chinatown. The beauty of northern California combined with the cultural riches of the city makes Summerfuel Berkeley an unforgettable way to spend the summer.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
University of Connecticut
Explore Engineering
Explore Engineering is a one-week residential summer program for current high school sophomores and juniors. During this exciting week at the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus participants explore engineering careers by working in small groups with faculty and college students. They will learn what various engineers do in the workplace and see engineering concepts demonstrated. During the evenings, through the YESS Program, students focus on a single engineering discipline by fabricating a discipline-specific device. The week wraps up with demonstrations of items the students created during the week.
- Less than one week, 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
Summerfuel
Summerfuel at Oxford
Summerfuel Oxford takes high school students into the heart of the world’s most celebrated university. Oxford is a magical place, loved not just for its longstanding traditions, venerable buildings and academic reputation. A place like no other, Oxford is teeming with history, tradition and achievement that dates back almost a millennium. Experience life as an Oxford undergraduate, discover challenging seminars and enjoy a wide variety of unique extracurricular activities. A full schedule of exciting visits and excursions provide an authentic taste of England’s history, culture and traditions. Be inspired to reach new levels of achievement, discover a new home, make friends from around the world and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Academy of Media Production
This four-week workshop program presents students the opportunity to explore the many aspects of media production while developing the required interpersonal skills to be a successful communicator. Faculty and staff instruction allows students to engage in the process and to explore their creativity. With college on the horizon many high school students wonder how these interests translate to the next stage of life. This on-campus, live-in collegiate experience allows students the chance to investigate potential educational and professional opportunities. AMP students do all this collaborating with like-minded students, making new friends, and having a great summertime experience in the heart of Boston.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD Summer Seminars
SCAD Summer Seminars offer workshops in Atlanta, Savannah and Hong Kong for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. (Secondary school students ages 14-19 are able to participate in SCAD Summer Seminars Hong Kong.) Students gain valuable educational experience while developing their creative vision through exciting art and design assignments and projects. Students attend workshops and have an all-access pass to the university’s extensive facilities, resources and libraries. Workshops may include demonstrations, lectures, studio work and local field trips, and are taught by SCAD professors, alumni or select graduate students. To provide maximum individual attention and collaborative interaction between students and instructors, class size is small, with generally 15 or fewer students in each workshop. Organized daily social and cultural activities create an authentic experience of life as a SCAD student in the city.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD Rising Star
This challenging five-week program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a university experience at SCAD Savannah, SCAD Atlanta or SCAD Hong Kong. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their portfolios.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students
Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Summer and Diversity Camps
Purdue Polytechnic Institute offers you a world of opportunity... Discover what college is all about and whether a technology degree is the path you'd like to pursue after graduation by attending a Technology Camp program. Our Camp experiences include many hands-on experiences, such as developing construction plan, working on computers, and exploring sound through electronics, local field trips, guided tours of the campus, and opportunities to socialize with other students that have similar interests and aspirations.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Brandeis University
Precollege Programs
Brandeis Precollege Programs offer outstanding residential experiences for exceptional high school students from around the world. We provide you with the opportunity to explore academic and artistic pursuits with prestigious Brandeis University faculty who share your commitment to improving the world. Brandeis Precollege Programs include programs that focus on app creation, the arts, Israel studies, medicine, culinary arts and anthropology, gender, science, social entrepreneurship, world religions, technology innovation and community service.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
High School Archaeology Camp
Brush away the dirt to uncover a piece of ancient pottery—and be the first person to touch that artifact in a thousand years. Work alongside archaeologists, learning from them as you dig, map, and document your finds. Every summer at Crow Canyon, teens join our research team in southwestern Colorado, helping to discover the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (Anasazi) of the Mesa Verde region. At this academic/science camp, high school students learn excavation and lab techniques, then work alongside our archaeologists. You’ll dig at an archaeological site inhabited by ancestral Pueblo people more than 1,000 years ago. You’ll also wash, catalog, and analyze ancient artifacts in the lab. It's an authentic, hands-on introduction to archaeology at the pre-college level. At archaeology camp you'll also learn about American Indian cultures, past and present. Explore the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. And try your hand at ancient technologies, like weaving, throwing wooden spears with an atlatl, and making fire with a bow drill.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
University of Dallas
High School Summer Programs
For over twenty years, the University of Dallas has provided high school students with summer and study abroad opportunities modeled after its signature Rome program. These programs offer college credit and are held on our main campus in Irving, TX and sister campus in Rome, Italy, and are designed to show students the great and lasting pleasures that accompany a good educational experience. Our summer programs reflect the core curriculum of the university, much of which is devoted to the careful reading of the great works in the tradition of western thought. All programs are led by university faculty through small-group discussions and tutorials while visiting relevant historical and cultural sites. The University of Dallas offers courses on the classics, American studies and a summer music academy at its campus in Irving, Texas and courses on Shakespeare and Italy, Rome and the Catholic Church and Latin in Rome at its campus in Rome, Italy.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Engineering Summer Program
The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is excited to host two, overnight, week-long summer camps for high school students. Discover the amazing world of engineering through hands-on projects and interactions with students, faculty, staff and alumni!
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
EXPLO
EXPLO 360 at Yale, Wellesley or Wheaton
EXPLO is a place where students from more than 40 states and 70 countries come to explore the world of people and ideas. Customized by age and interest, our flagship EXPLO 360 programs blend rigor with playfulness — because when kids are at ease and having fun, they are more willing to take intellectual and creative risks that lead to greater learning and accomplishment. With more courses, activities, and trips than any other summer program, EXPLO is a dynamic global community that inspires students to challenge themselves in meaningful ways that lead to self-discovery and personal growth through intellectual inquiry, responsible decision-making, and spirited adventure. As we like to say: EXPLO is what school would be if school were always awesome.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Columbia University
Summer Global Immersion - Barcelona
Students examine the history, art, urban development, and language of Barcelona, enriching their understanding of how European communities develop local, regional, national, and international identities. Students share a common three-course curriculum taught in English, supplemented by a Spanish-language workshop. University of Barcelona faculty members teach the courses. Academic work breaks out of the classroom and into the city itself as classes visit sites of historical and cultural relevance throughout Barcelona. Additionally, two days are devoted to visiting important sites outside of the city.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Columbia University
Summer Global Immersion - Jordan
This program combines substantive reading and coursework with firsthand experience in an Arab country. Students live and study at King's Academy in Manja, Jordan, and travel extensively throughout Jordan with a variety of local guides and organizations. Participants emerge with a working knowledge of the history and cultures of the modern Arab world, phrases in conversational Arabic, valuable skills applicable in any academic context, and unforgettable experiences of life in Jordan.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Irish Way
High School Program
The Irish Way (A Program of the Irish American Cultural Institute) is a 25-day cultural academic program offered to American and Canadian high school students. The High School Program consists of a wide variety of classes, workshops, and tours based in three locations throughout Ireland. The goal of the Irish Way High School Program is to introduce North American students to the essential characteristics and qualities of Irish life. By being immersed in Ireland’s history and culture, young adults are able to better understand and appreciate a country whose people have played a significant role in the history of western civilization.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Knowledge Exchange Institute
KEI
The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers summer academic programs and internships all over the world. Additionally, the offer school-year options as well. Locations include: Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Leysin American School in Switzerland
Alpine Exploration
Teenagers in our Alpine Exploration (AE) program are given the opportunity to explore and discover through morning classes, afternoon activities and evening socials. Subjects offered are more in- depth and age-appropriate. Exploring their environment through excursions, they can also make this a more memorable summer by participating in a cultural trip, supervised by SIS Staff, to a European destination with their new SIS friends. For the morning academic program, students can choose classes from within a single stream, or they can explore new areas of study by taking classes from multiple streams. Either way, we are confident that students will find much to explore. Trip is 3 weeks without the cultural trip option, 4 weeks with the European destination trip.
- 3-4 weeks
- 12, 13, 14
Leysin American School in Switzerland
Alpine Challenge
Our oldest age group, Alpine Challenge (AC), lives at our beautiful Belle Époque Campus. With its sweeping panoramic view, the Belle Époque has dorm rooms for boys and girls in separate wings as well as the Grande Salle ballroom, The Cave student lounge, an art studio, workout room and classrooms. Students in our AC program can challenge themselves academically in one of our five streams, or they can select classes from different streams to provide a broader experience. Classes in the AC program are designed to challenge students’ thinking skills and stimulate their curiosity.
- 3-4 weeks
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Spoleto Study Abroad
Student summer programs
Spoleto Study Abroad Summer Session is a hands-on immersion program in the arts and humanities for high school students, ages 15-19, interested in vocal music, chamber music, visual arts, photography, drama, filmmaking, and creative writing. This is an experience that will appeal to the high school student serious about art, humanities and gaining a worldly perspective. Our program offers students who wish to grow academically, artistically and personally an opportunity to step into the cultural and artistic heritage of the Italian Renaissance. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with talented faculty and motivated peers from around the world. In addition to developing their artistic talent in the enriching hands-on studio workshops and classes, students will take twice-weekly day trips to cities in Umbria and Tuscany. Living and studying in an environment rich with history, art and natural beauty can be profoundly transformative for a student of the arts. Subject areas include: chamber music, drama, creative writing, vocal music, visual arts, film making and photography.
- 3-4 weeks
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
The Tasis School and Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Tasis offers summer programs for students ages 11-18 in Switzerland, France, England and Puerto Rico. Each residential program incorporates academic, athletic, and cultural experiences for students. Programs vary in length and offer language immersion options.
- 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Barnard College
Young Women’s Leadership Institute
Students from around the globe come to New York City to pursue their passions in a rigorous, academic setting. With five distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple! Programs include: a four week summer in the city with a variety of course offerings, a one week liberal arts intensive, a nine day young women's leadership training, a ten day dance intensive and a ten day entrepreneurs in training program. Programs are for women only.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Notre Dame University
Leadership Seminars
Notre Dame Leadership Seminars explore topics affecting the global community. The courses are centered around vibrant discussion and a robust exchange of ideas. This creates a context in which students are encouraged to examine their own conclusions and hone their own leadership capacities by improving their communications and analytical skills. Expenses for students accepted to Leadership Seminars—including transportation to and from Notre Dame—will be paid for by the University. Approximately 100 students are admitted to Leadership Seminars each year, and students are eligible to receive one college credit upon completion of the program. Programs include: American Arts, Popular Culture, and Social Change, Global Issues: Towards a Just Peace and Science, Ethics, and Responsibility.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
Junior Statesmen of America
JSA summer programs
JSA provides world-class summer schools and institutes for outstanding high school students. Held at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, JSA summer programs prepare students for success in college and beyond. They provide rigorous, advanced academic instruction while building key leadership and success skills, and providing a truly unique and valuable set of experiential learning activities. JSA summer programs are where tomorrow’s leaders come to take the next big step in their development. We look forward to discovering the leader in you! Programs are offered in Washington D.C., California, New Jersey and Beijing. Topics covered include: AP Comparative Government & Politics, Constitutional Law, International Relations, Media & Politics, U.S. History AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, Speech & Political Communication, International Relations Mandarin Chinese and Modern Chinese History and Culture
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Junior Statesman Abroad
Summer Institutes
JSA provides world-class summer schools and institutes for outstanding high school students. Held at some of the most prestigious universities in the nation, JSA summer programs prepare students for success in college and beyond. They provide rigorous, advanced academic instruction while building key leadership and success skills, and providing a truly unique and valuable set of experiential learning activities. JSA summer programs are where tomorrow’s leaders come to take the next big step in their development. We look forward to discovering the leader in you! Locations include: Arizona, California and New Jersey. Programs are 3 days long.
- Less than one week
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School of Business
Leadership in the business world
Sponsored by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Leadership in the Business World (LBW) is an intensive summer program for a select group of rising high school seniors who want an introduction to a top-notch undergraduate business education and the opportunity to hone their leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Since 1999, LBW has brought students from six continents and nearly every state to the Wharton School.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students
West Point
Summer Leaders Program
The Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) application is currently closed and will reopen next January for high school juniors. SLE is highly competitive since there are normally 6,000 applicants and just 1,000 attendees. SLE gives high school juniors a week to experience life as a cadet to inform their college selection decision. SLE is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training, and intramural athletics conducted during the month of June each year. You must have standardized test scores to be considered for SLE. In addition to academics students will also take part in daily military training including: Physical Training, Weapons Familiarization, Obstacle Courses, Leadership Reaction Course and Athletic and Social Experience. You'll enjoy a lot of social interaction including intramural sports and social events where you'll get to know fellow SLE attendees and West Point cadets. You will also have the chance to ask cadets questions about the Academy and the Army. The entire week will give you a good sense of whether the United States Military Academy is a good fit for you.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students
United States Military Academy
Summer Seminar
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar offers the opportunity for rising high school seniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week during the summer. Students will experience all aspects of the Naval Academy including the academic program and midshipman life. Furthermore, students will receive an overview of Navy and Marine Corps career service options. If you think that you are interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s service academies and serving your country as an officer in the Armed Forces, you should seriously consider attending the Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar. Topics include: Information Technology, Topics in Math, Meteorology & Oceanography, Robotics, Computers & Naval Weapons Systems, Electrical & Biometrics Engineering, Ship Behavior in Waves, Ocean Engineering, Cyber Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Chemistry of Photography, Chemistry, Foreign Languages, History, Political Science, Introduction to Literature, Economics, Physics, Character Development Seminars, Martial Arts, Seamanship and Navigation and Nuclear Engineering.
- Less than one week
- Rising Class I students
Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD)
LEAD business program
The Summer Business Institute (SBI) program is LEAD’s longest running Summer Institute and is considered the “flagship” program. The SBI program exposes scholars to business principles and the skill sets needed for successful business careers. The program challenges them through applied learning experiences often facilitated by college professors, links scholars to corporate executives in business fields and peers with similar aspirations and abilities. During LEAD SBIs, scholars reside and attend classes on-campus at a select number of the nation’s top business schools for three or four weeks. SBIs provide diverse, high-achieving rising high school seniors the opportunity to explore finance, entrepreneurship, accounting and marketing, among other business sectors. The goal of the SBI is to expose scholars early in their academic development to the innumerable career opportunities in business. The program equips them with knowledge and expertise from our nation’s leading universities and corporations, empowering LEAD scholars to confidently make better informed decisions when choosing their university and career. The objectives of a LEAD Summer Business Institute are to: Engage scholars in an intense, hands-on curriculum incorporating case studies, business plans and team projects,Provide scholars with first-hand knowledge from business professionals through mentoring and corporate site visits, Develop scholars’ presentation and public speaking skills, Impart principles of responsible leadership, Engage scholars in cultural and social activities and Prepare scholars for college. Participating schools include: Wharton (UPENN) Stern (NYU) Duke, Emory, Lehigh, Michigan, Kellogg (Northwestern).
- Rising Class I students
University of Massachusetts Medical School
High School Health Careers Program
The High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) was initiated in the 1970’s with the goal of increasing the number of students entering (BBHP). The program targets Massachusetts high school sophomores and juniors from groups that are under-represented in BBHP and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. This program encourages participants to work smart; improve study, communication and time management skills; graduate from high school; and prepare for college. This four-week residential program provides the participants with an integrated academic enrichment curriculum in Science/Biology, Mathematics, English, Communication Skills and Information Technology. Field trips reinforce the science curriculum. Participants are required to complete a Health Disparities Research Project on a cultural group in Massachusetts. Participants meet health care professionals and scientists through their assigned observer/internships and Cultural Contemporary Health Issues seminars. Program evaluation instruments include standardized pre-tests and post-tests. These tests are the Cognitive Abilities Test that measures developmental and cognitive abilities in verbal, quantitative and non-verbal areas; and the Nelson-Denny Reading Comprehension Test that measures vocabulary, reading comprehension, and reading rate. Instructors and internship hosts provide written evaluations of the participants’ level of engagement within their individual classrooms and departments. Participants are required to complete an anonymous post-program survey evaluation.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Service
Public Health Summer Immersion
Improving water quality in Flint, Michigan. Stopping the spread of the Zika virus in South America. Developing violence prevention policies to address gun violence in Chicago, Illinois. Public health professionals tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges every day. They have their finger on the pulse of today’s local, national, and global health problems and they work to anticipate and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. They are passionate about helping people – and they know that one of the best ways to instill positive change is through public health, which can reach hundreds, thousands, or even millions of people at one time. And through our Public Health Summer Immersion program, you will get a front row seat to this dynamic field. This three-day program is designed for high school rising juniors and seniors with an interest in health sciences and a passion for learning.
- Less than one week
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
American University - School of International Service
Community of Scholars
Students in Community of Scholars enroll in a rigorous 3-credit college class that blends a week of online learning with two weeks of traditional on-campus classes. This hybrid format allows students to sample the distinct features of each learning platform. Students choose from one of these courses taught by AU faculty: Worlds Apart, Worlds Together: Conflict, Culture, and Cooperation Diplomacy and Dictators: U.S. Foreign Policy in an Uncertain World Climate Change and Global Conflict: 21st Century Challenges
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop
Based at Boston University, the New England Center for Investigative Reporting’s Summer Investigative Reporting Workshop is a perfect opportunity for U.S. and international high school students to learn more about journalism, and explore the exciting city of Boston! Our award-winning faculty will help ensure that each student will be taught at a high level, and learn new and valuable skills at this summer high school journalism program. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Finding investigative story ideas Writing a news story (hard news, profile, and feature stories) Writing an investigative piece How to perform a background check How to work with government databases and other information Interview techniques Computer-assisted reporting (CAR) News ethics
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Skidmore College
Summer Studio Art Program
Students in Skidmore’s Pre-College Program who choose to take one or two art courses will have the opportunity to participate in a five-week creative experience building skills and vocabulary in the visual arts to help them find their voices as artists. Our intensive studio art session offers both traditional and cutting-edge courses to help students connect inventive techniques and imaginative ideas. The Pre-College students will take classes in the Saisselin Art Building, Skidmore’s excellent studio art facility, and also take part in the summer studio art special programming, with visiting artists, museum visits, and a final student exhibition open to the public, family and friends. In addition to foundation level courses such as Drawing and Painting, we offer one-of-a-kind workshops and courses open to Pre-College students such as Casting and PaperPrintPress, a printmaking and bookmaking course. Each year the Summer Studio Art Program brings contemporary artists from diverse disciplines to be Visiting Artists in Residence. While at Skidmore, they open their studios to students, give lectures on their work, and engage with students in the classroom and in workshops.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Stanford University
Pre-Collegiate Studies
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies produces an array of programs for academically talented young students everywhere. Our programs are available online and in-person, during the summer and year-round, and feature broad exploration or intense study in a single subject. Programs include: Summer Institutes Summer Humanities Institute Summer Arts Institute Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) Medical Youth Science Program Artificial Intelligence Outreach Sports Business Academy
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Wake Forest University
Summer Immersion Program
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience offered on-campus and online. High school students dive deep into a field of study with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
The College of William and Mary
Pre-College Summer Program in Early American History
If you are at least a sophomore in high school, you have an opportunity this summer to travel back in time to discover early America in a unique hands-on way. For three weeks this summer, students from all sections of the country will pursue the intertwined, often tempestuous stories of Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, and their descendants by visiting the places where they lived, observing the things they touched, and immersing themselves in the saga of early American life as told by historians, archaeologists, and museum professionals. Sound intriguing? Come join us! Participants in the W&M Pre-College Program are enrolled as non-degree seeking students at the College of William & Mary. They earn 4 academic credits taking one of two history courses: HIST 217 or HIST 218. They live together in an air-conditioned dormitory on the College of William and Mary campus and take their meals in campus dining facilities. Tuition, dorm room, and meals are all covered in the cost of the program. Only Pre-College Program participants reside in the dorm, which is supervised at all times by Resident Program Assistants (RPAs). These RPA's are undergraduate and graduate students who serve as "super-RA's", guiding students through the rigors of the program and college living
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Barnard College
Young Women's Leadership Institute
Young Women's Leadership Institute participants should be curious, passionate, and willing to take risks. The Young Women's Leadership Institute will allow you to develop those qualities and push you in new directions as you explore leadership through a feminist lens. You will have a unique opportunity to learn from college faculty and staff, current students, alumnae, and other professional facilitators. Reading and writing assignments, along with off-campus site visits in New York City, will all be part of your experience.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
MIT
Women's Technology Program
The MIT Women's Technology Program (WTP) is a rigorous four-week summer academic and residential experience where female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade .
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
University of New Hampshire
Project SMART
Project SMART is a Summer Institute at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) that challenges, educates, and motivates talented high school students in science and mathematics while acquainting them with the environment and resources of the University as a place for higher education and research.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston University
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
PROMYS is a six-week summer program at Boston University designed to encourage strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative world of mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists. Professor Glenn Stevens, the Director of PROMYS, founded the program in 1989 together with other members of the current faculty.
- 5-6 weeks
- Doesn't apply
- 15, 16, 17, 18+
Boston University
SummerLab Biotechnology Program
SummerLab provides students with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts associated with biotechnology and DNA science. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based program during which students work cooperatively in laboratories at the Boston University School of Medicine.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Frontiers
A residential, on-campus summer program for high school students, Frontiers is celebrating more than 30 years of challenging participants to explore the outer limits of their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with current laboratory techniques and exploring unsolved problems across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Frontiers participants will be utilizing state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and enjoy added activities such as evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances, and tournaments. Throughout each session, teens will focus on one STEM discipline and enroll in one humanities workshop of their choice. Learn from WPI professors and graduate students while using experimental, analytical, and computer technology.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
University of Notre Dame
Introduction to Engineering
The College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame would like to introduce you to the world of opportunities available in engineering. Give us just two weeks of the summer between your junior and senior years in high school, and we'll give you an introduction to engineering that includes: • A taste of college life • A chance to visit our campus and meet the faculty of the College of Engineering • An update on career opportunities in engineering • A look at the many facets of engineering • An overview of the elements of engineering design and computer programming • A tour of our state-of-the-art computer facilities • A chance to meet professional engineers.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students
- Doesn't apply
Drexel University
DISCOVERING ARCHITECTURE
For two intensive weeks, while living on campus at Drexel University, you'll experience what it's like to study architecture in college. You'll attend classes taught by Drexel Architecture faculty members in studios and computer labs used by Drexel architecture students. You'll go on field trips to significant architectural sites in Philadelphia, hear lectures by distinguished speakers, and, working closely with an instructor, you'll try your hand at architectural design. Our program will introduce you to this fascinating profession. During the summer, while Drexel architecture students are on vacation, we're opening their studio and other facilities to a group of high school students who want to experience what education and work are like in the field of architecture. You will visit prominent architectural offices and meet architects on the job. You'll have a chance to see first-hand the types of projects architects work on, how they go about it, and the environment of an architectural office. With the historic city of Philadelphia at your doorstep, you'll be practically living in an architectural classroom. Almost every day you'll explore some part of the city. You'll discover magnificent buildings, squares, parks, and museums. And along the way you'll also see Philadelphia's traditional houses and neighborhoods, learn about its history, and tune into the rhythms of city life.
- 1-2 weeks
- 16, 17, 18+
Global Online Academy
Summer@GOA
These summer online courses encourage students entering grades 9-12 to pursue their passions and connect with classmates and a teacher from many different schools, all while not being tied to a single location. Designed to cover the same material and be as rigorous as our semester and yearlong courses, GOA summer courses are teacher-paced, mostly asynchronous online courses that focus on students applying course concepts to relevant, real world issues. Students should anticipate a significant amount of active learning: conducting interviews, engaging their location and community, doing research, and collaborating on projects. While these courses are online, students do not spend all of their work time looking at a computer. Schedule: Monday, June 18-Friday, August 3 (seven weeks) GOA courses are both interactive (students will be required to log in multiple times a week to participate in discussions and collaborate on projects) and intensive (students should anticipate spending 10-12 hours a week on coursework, including a weekly video chat). Courses Offered: GOA classes are small (no more than 20 students), mostly asynchronous online courses designed so students can explore topics they care about in new ways, all while building relationships with a teacher and classmates. Students should anticipate engaging the course multiple times a week, sometimes daily, including a weekly video chat with teacher and classmates. Computer Science I: Computational Thinking Computer Science II: Java Fiction Writing Game Theory Introduction to Investments Introduction to Psychology Medical Problem Solving I
- 7-8 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Barat Foundation
Summer Program in Provence, France
The Barat Foundation has been traveling to the South of France for 18 years, bringing students to study the French language, art, and culture with renowned educators. The Summer Program in Provence is our longest-running program, boasting hundreds of alumni whose lives were transformed by living and working together abroad. The program focuses on French language and art including workshops in: Photography, Studio Arts, Theatre, Music, Video, Film, Dance, Creative Writing, French Cuisine, and Fashion. In addition, we offer up to 40 hours of community service work. Welcome to the summer of your life! The experience of a lifetime awaits you in Provence. The Barat Foundation Summer Program provides a unique opportunity for total immersion in French language and culture. The sun-drenched region– which has long-inspired writers and travelers– will serve as your classroom. You will explore the wonders of Provence while speaking French with a talented young staff, hand-picked from the worlds of arts and academia. You will be living in Provence not as a tourist, but as a local, as you attend the spectacular summer festivals of Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, visit Van Gogh’s city of Arles, and shop at colorful open-air markets. You will visit the Camargue nature preserve and sunbathe along the shores of the Mediterranean. At the end of the day, you can linger at an open-air café or venture home to hang out with new friends. Your stay in Provence finds you at a fully equipped country estate with outdoor swimming pool. Our French teachers and staff will personally introduce you to France– its language, culture, history and art. Living in an international environment with students from all over the world, you will develop skills that prepare you for life in the global marketplace of the 21st Century, where cultural awareness is paramount.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Center for Sustainable Urbanism
Center for the Introduction to Architecture Overseas (CIAO!)
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE OVERSEAS Rome is a living laboratory for exploring architecture, landscape architecture and urban planning. Studying the city’s morphology from the time of the Caesars to the modern MAXXI museum offers lessons on the built environment. This immersion imbues in future designers and builders the understanding of sustainable development. PROGRAM PURPOSE To explore the built environment from a holistic perspective through site visits, seminars and a design assignment. Graduates of this program have been accepted into top undergraduate architecture programs.
- 3-4 weeks
- 16, 17, 18+
National Student Leadership Conference
National Student Leadership Conference
Since 1989, The National Student Leadership Conference has been the premier provider of career-focused leadership conferences. Tens of thousands of high school students from across the globe have come to the NSLC for an unparalleled opportunity to meet with and learn from world leaders, academic experts and their peers. Each program helps students develop their own leadership potential while exploring some of today’s most exciting professions.
- Longer than 8 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Foresight Prep
Foresight Prep Summer Leadership Institute
Foresight Prep is a pre-college institute for high school students passionate about social equity and the environment. Our four week Summer Institute is designed to empower motivated high school students to take action on urgent issues, followed by a year-round network connecting alumni with real world changemakers. We are seeking 10 motivated students to join us next summer… will it be you? Questions? I'm Tim Jones-Yelvington, Program Director for Foresight Prep. I would be happy to answer any inquiries you might have. I'm generally in the office 9-5 (central time) and strive to respond to emails within one working day, if not sooner. Feel free to be in touch! (773) 271-1990 Tim@foresightdesign.org
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Hispanic National Bar Foundation
Future Latino Leaders Law Camp
The Future Latino Leaders Law Camp is designed to provide Latino high school students like you with the opportunity to learn more about the legal profession. This year, the Law Camp will take place from July 7-15, 2018, in Washington, D.C. All participants will stay on the George Washington University Thurston Hall campus and be chaperoned by adult law school students and HNBF staff. Throughout the week, students will engage in workshops on leadership and receive legal instruction in preparation for the Mock Trial. Students will have the opportunity to meet with lawyers, judges, and officials of the United States government and learn about their career paths.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute
Youth in Philanthropy
The Youth in Philanthropy Summer Institute is designed for middle and high school students who are looking to make an impact in their community. This fun, five-day summer program empowers students to be active community members. Participants – led by trained instructors – learn how to evaluate local nonprofit organizations, conduct site visits to area nonprofits, and work as a team to award a grant to the nonprofit of their choice. Expert guest speakers attend sessions to help students explore philanthropy and gain real-world skills including how to create a résumé, manage personal budgets, and confidently present in front of others. Throughout the YIP Summer Institute, participants discover a keen awareness of their own potential and develop the skills necessary to become successful leaders. Led by trained instructors, students: Learn about how to evaluate local nonprofit organizations and develop their own leadership skills through fun group exercises Enjoy outdoor activities and breaks with snacks Hear from expert guest speakers about real-world skills including how to create a résumé or build a personal budget Work on team building skills to award a donation to the nonprofit of their choice Spend a full day at site visits to local nonprofit organizations Present their nonprofit donation choice to a panel for approval – parents invited
- Less than one week
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Oxbridge International
Oxbridge International Summer School
We're offering 12 courses on our 2018 summer school, which you'll study in groups of around 6 students. Each course is designed and taught by one of our expert post-graduate tutors, all of whom have studied at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Our summer school gives you the chance to study your subject far beyond the school curriculum, and experience the style of teaching which makes Oxford and Cambridge the top universities in the world. You'll study in 90-minute morning seminars, and at the end of each week you'll produce a piece of work and have a 1-1 tutorial with your tutor to discuss this. We regret that we are not able to offer financial assistance.
- 1-2 weeks
- 15, 16, 17, 18
Putney Student Travel and American Public Media
Summer Podcast Institute
Introducing The Summer Podcast Institute — one of the first podcasting schools specifically designed for current high school students. This summer, travel to St. Paul, Minnesota, and stay on the Macalester College campus. For two weeks, immerse yourself in the world of podcasting as you practice the skills and learn to use the technological tools necessary to create professional quality podcasts. Work with APM producers, hosts, and experienced instructors to create your own original podcast.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Pre-College Programs
You may not know exactly what you want to do yet, but you know whatever it is, it’s going to be big. When you enroll in a pre-college program at Stevens, you can explore your ideas and interests in a pressure-free, inspiring academic environment that welcomes big thinkers. What distinguishes our pre-college programs from others is that you get to create something from to start to finish: a business plan, a video game, an investment portfolio, a short animation. Yes, you’ll leave with a stronger college application, you’ll try out a potential major, get a taste of what campus life is really like and make some new friends. But: designing your own portfolio project with cutting-edge technology…in state-of-the-art facilities…while studying alongside our exceptional and talented faculty…while exploring New York City? Only at Stevens!
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students
Harvard Student Agencies
Summer Business Academy
THE SUMMER BUSINESS ACADEMY IS A WEEK-LONG COURSE DESIGNED TO TEACH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND THE PATHWAY TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF A COLLEGIATE CAMPUS. WITH A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM CONCENTRATED IN FIVE DAYS, SBA WILL GIVE STUDENTS THE KNOWLEDGE, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE WORKINGS OF BUSINESS AS WELL AS CREATE A BUSINESS OF THEIR OWN, BUILDING UP TO A BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
University of Michigan Taubman College
ArcStart
ArcStart is a three-week long residential program for high school students that offers students the opportunity to explore the built environment firsthand through an introduction to architectural design. Participants will experience the rewarding intensity of an engaging college architecture studio, partake in skill-building workshops that reinforce analytical and conceptual problem solving skills, and visit architecturally significant projects in Ann Arbor and the immediate region. Over the course of the program, students will witness how a design education prepares students to engage the world around them within the context of a rigorous academic setting at a leading design institution. Students will engage in thought provoking discussions that challenge their understanding of architectural design and push them to think more broadly about space and the built environment. The curriculum is aimed at introducing and enhancing a wide variety of skill sets including hand drawing, model making, diagramming, photography, and sketching. Students will employ a variety of digital and analog tools to aid in the design process of their own projects and will also be introduced to the possibilities of advanced 2D and 3D modeling and printing facilities at the college's advanced Digital Fabrication Lab.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Draper
High School Engineering Summer Internship
Draper’s High School Internship Program provides high school students the opportunity to apply their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to real-world problems having open-ended components, design constraints, and specified deliverables. The program is a six-week, paid summer research internship for rising juniors and seniors (students must be 16 years of age or older) from July through August. Teams of three to four students work on defined projects under the supervision of a Draper engineer or scientist. Upon completion of the internship, the teams present their results to members of their engineering group, fellow students, and other invited guests from within Draper. Although the program focuses on laboratory work, students have the opportunity to attend Draper scientific seminars and presentations. Students tour a number of different labs within the organization over the summer.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
OneSeed Expeditions
OneSeed Innovation Labs
OneSeed Innovation Labs are 2-week, international summer learning experiences for high school students entering their junior or senior year. OneSeed Labs are designed to immerse students in the unfamiliar and to encourage them to think critically about the world around them. Students will learn the basics of Design Thinking and develop skill sets (and mindsets) to solve difficult problems using entrepreneurial methodology. This hands-on approach provides a unique opportunity to learn about and explore a new country, and to step outside of one’s comfort zone whether that's interviewing a local business owner or trekking through the Himalayan mountains.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 16, 17, 18+
Experience America
Project Fashion
A hands-on summer camp for fashion-forward teens who are fascinated by all things style, design, and branding. Project Fashion’s holistic approach and experiential learning makes it unlike any other summer camp.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Experience America
Game Experience
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
- 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Ringling College of Art + Design
PreCollege Program
PreCollege is immersive, rigorous, and FUN. All students are enrolled in a full-time program of immersions in the majors as well as courses in art and design fundamentals. Expect to experiment, take risks, push yourself and make mistakes. You will strengthen your ability to think critically and creatively. Each year, the Ringling College of Art and Design is able to provide a limited number of partial need-based grants. We do not offer portfolio scholarships, but do weigh your application statement and teacher recommendations heavily when reviewing applications for assistance. Grants range from $500 up to $3500, and are rarely available to cover the full cost of the program. We encourage students and their families to seek additional, alternative sources for scholarships, including your local community foundations, arts councils or museums, and other philanthropic organizations.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
- 16, 17, 18+
Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery is a pre-college enrichment program for high school and middle school students that combine academics with fun, activities, and sports. Courses are taught by university faculty. Students experience college life while gaining independence, self-confidence, and social skills. For 53 years, we’ve helped more than 100,000 students learn and grow. We can't wait for you to join us. Summer Discovery provides scholarship assistance to students and their families through many different channels. Primarily, we partner with mentoring organizations to offer scholarships. Additionally, we offer 2 Merit Scholarships for partial tuition in the amount of $2,000 each for students with a minimum GPA of 3.6. The scholarship applications become available in January of each year for the upcoming summer, and are due by April 15. Please contact info@summerdiscovery.com after January 9th to request an application. As our individual scholarships are limited and only fund partial tuition, we encourage you to reach out to your school counselor and community for academic fundraising and scholarship opportunities. If needed, we can always provide paperwork detailing the academic value of our programs. We also suggest visiting Fund My Travel, an online fundraising website.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Boston Leadership Institute
Boston Leadership Institute
Award-Winning Summer STEM Programs for Teens One-week programs allow students with limited free time to dive into a unique STEM subject. These are also an excellent way to mix and match several subjects, helping students decide what they feel most passionate about. Three-week research programs offer an exclusive opportunity for high school students to study at an advanced level. Whether it’s in the lab, on a field trip to Boston’s famed facilities, or presenting their individual project to the class, BLI three-week students join an elite group who experience college-level academia before graduating from high school. One-week Edge programs are designed for teens interested in receiving tutoring as preparation for fall courses.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
- 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
Duke University
Duke Summer Academy
Have fun and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer Academy for High School Students. Students currently in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to apply. This three-week, non-credit-bearing program attracts students who represent the next generation of innovators and global citizens from around the world. Enroll in this élite program and immerse yourself in an international experience designed to expose you to leading-edge fields and equip you to be a leader in an ever-changing tomorrow. We offer limited financial aid in partnership with various community-based organizations. We do not distribute scholarships directly to students. Students and their families may wish to contact their own local scholarship organizations, non-profits, and community-based organizations to explore financial funding opportunities.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
CyberMath
CyberMath
CyberMath Academy offers after-school courses and camps in Math, Coding and Robotics for students in grades K-12. Most of these courses aim to provide a foundation for students in Math and Computer Science, which will be essential for their future success no matter what career they chose. CyberMath Academy differs from most of the other learning centers and tutoring companies who are primarily concerned with answering the students’ immediate questions and helping with daily school homework and not concerned with providing the students with basic problem-solving skills for future applications. This system seeks to provide the students with a solid foundation and skills necessary to develop Math and Mathematical applications. Math Camp Coding Camp Robotics Camp Game Design Camp Physics Camp
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Gettysburg College
Civil War Institutie Summer Conference
For over 35 years, the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College has hosted an annual summer conference bringing leading historians and public audiences together for battlefield tours, small group discussions, lectures, and roundtable conversations about the Civil War era. Sessions, lodging, and meals are held on the 200-acre college campus. In addition to touring the Gettysburg battlefield, participants will have the opportunity to visit a variety of other nearby battlefields and historic sites on tours that will explore Antietam, northern Virginia’s Mosby country, Stonewall Jackson’s leadership at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, and more. This conference will continue the recently added Saturday evening tours of the Gettysburg battlefield and town, as well as both “lunch-in” and “dine-in” discussions with CWI faculty.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Gettysburg College
Young Writers Workshop
Young Writers Workshop provides an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen. Modeled on Gettysburg College’s highly successful gateway course, Introduction to Creative Writing, and taught by the college's own senior faculty in creative writing, Young Writers Workshop offers a constantly engaging, hands-on experience in how to write and how to talk about writing. We believe talent can be taught! Developing writers need technique and inspiration. This is why we, at Gettysburg College Summer Young Writers Workshop, have created an intellectual and physical space for high school students to gather around texts, to study with publishing writers, to learn the art of inspiration, and to write and perform their own work with new friends and peers.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Gettysburg College
Camp Psych
The goal of Camp Psych is to provide a window into how psychological science works . What are some of the major questions investigated by psychologists? Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology in a fun, challenging, and engaging environment. Campers will not simply learn about cutting edge issues and research in psychology; they will engage in research themselves . Perfect for students interested in psychology, this camp gives students an insider view of the field as well as preparation for college studies .
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Gettysburg College
IT Summer Camps
3D OBJECT MODELING & PRINTING Campers will learn the process of 3D printing from initial design to final print. They will utilize their creativity to design and build multiple objects, including their own miniature city. This is a novice level course with no previous 3D object modeling or printing knowledge needed. CODING FOR ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS Campers will gain hands-on experience in coding, wiring, hardware, and building robots through the open source software and hardware system known as Arduino. This camp is an introduction into the world of coding robotics and electronics.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Harvard Medical School
MEDscience High School STEM Program
HMS MEDscience offers an exciting and engaging hands-on experience for young, passionate minds with interest in sciences: biology, health care, medicine, or related STEM fields. No textbooks, no homework! Your classroom takes place in a simulation laboratory on the Harvard Medical School campus where you and your teammates learn to treat a high-tech “patient” with state-of-the art realistic and medically accurate features. The MEDscience instructional model has proven highly effective with multiple student learning styles. Choose between two innovative medical science curriculums (described below) - each fostering the critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and teamwork skills necessary for success in your future educational/career pathway. You will complete the program as a well-informed student leading a healthier personal life. Please join us! Donors have provided HMS MEDscience with some scholarships for Boston area residents. Students who need scholarship support should select that option in the “Tuition” section of the application. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the application essays and teacher assessment.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Jacobs University
Summer Camp
The Jacobs University Summer Camp is a great opportunity for high school students to find out what it is like to study at an academically-challenging, international, English-speaking university. Explore an academic field of your choice with our professors, and have fun along the way with excursions, campus activities, and a big final night party! For the fourth year running, we offer the summer camp workshops in collaboration with the VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure), Germany’s largest association of engineers. Join one of our workshops from your preferred academic field. We bring together young people from all over the world to participate in workshops on the big issues facing modern societies today – from safeguarding the environment to democracy and modern information technology. Students will participate in different workshops from one of the following categories: - Social Sciences, Economics and Management - Mathematics and Physics - Energy, Resources and Technology
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Duke University
Accelerated STEM Academy
Spend your summer alongside the next generation of innovators at Duke University’s Accelerated STEM Academy and engage with some of the world’s top researchers. During this one-week program, you will explore Duke’s state-of-the-art laboratories, learn about trailblazing research, and experience the life of an élite researcher. Students currently in grades 9 – 12 are eligible to apply to this prestigious program. Enroll in this program and take what may be a powerful first step in a lifelong pursuit of innovation. Are you interested in the Accelerated STEM Academy, but would like to deepen your Duke experience and focus upon a single topic for three additional weeks? You can do that by also applying to our Summer Academy and exploring in-depth one of seven topics that will prepare you for global citizenship in an ever-changing tomorrow.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Johns Hopkins University
Summer Immersion
Classes for one week, knowledge for a lifetime. We can’t make summer longer, but we can make it worth your while. With intensive, one-week courses at Johns Hopkins University, take advantage of practical, hands-on learning that will add appeal to your college application. From college prep classes to investigations into medical and applied science topics, immerse yourself in experiential learning to have a positive impact on your college application, and in your life. Courses run all day and will include classroom lectures, workshops, guest speakers, and field trips, all designed for optimum engagement. An excursions to Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor and a trip to Washington, DC, will enhance your Johns Hopkins University experience.
- 1-2 weeks
- 15, 16, 17
Johns Hopkins University
Mini-Term
Find your path to excellence! Many of these two-week credit classes feature interdisciplinary approaches to medicine, sciences, technology, and the humanities. Residential students must enroll in two courses during each Mini-Term session to be eligible for housing. Commuter students are also encouraged to apply and are only required to take up to 1 course during each Mini-Term
- 1-2 weeks
- 16, 17, 18+
Bryant University
Global Leadership Summer Program
Our program is uniquely designed to help high school students explore a career in international business, prepare for college life, learning, and meet students and professionals from around the world. We use a combination of interactive teaching methods and exposure to real-world experience in international finance, marketing, management, and global supply chain management to help them grow and become innovative leaders. Bryant’s International Business program has been ranked #25 in the country by the prestigious U.S. New World Report. One of the University’s most popular and fast-growing programs, International Business has climbed steadily in the rankings since its first class graduated in 2008. The program attracts some of the most academically accomplished men and women from around the country. During this transformational five-day overnight experience, students will get to visit local businesses, listen to successful leaders from around the world, and learn from Bryant’s international business professors, and network with alumni.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Smith College
Precollege Programs
Explore your academic interests while learning more about yourself. Join other motivated high school students who want to be engaged, get inspired and expand their experiences both in and out of the classroom. Whether you choose to apply for a remote learning option or the on-campus experience, you will be a part of a supportive community led by Smith faculty and staff and supported by our undergraduate students. Or take advantage of our year-round remote programs, including Precollege Community and Precollege Crash Courses. All programs are for young women, female-identified or gender-nonconforming students who will be entering grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 in fall 2021.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising class II students, Rising Class I students
Spelman College
Art History & Curatorial Studies
During the four-week program, the students attend lectures and engage in discussions at Spelman, in the Atlanta University Center, and at the High Museum of Art while making site visits to other locations in Atlanta and the region. The young women will reside in dormitory housing at Spelman College while the young men will reside in dormitory housing at Morehouse College. After successful completion of this co-educational program, rising juniors and seniors in high school will receive a Spelman College transcript verifying that they have earned three (3) credits in Art History and Curatorial Studies. The rigorous syllabus is modeled on several Spelman College courses: Understanding Visual Arts Ways of Seeing: Pyramids to Cathedrals Ways of Seeing: Medieval to Modern Art African American Art Mining the Museum Seminar in Curatorial Practice During the first week, students learn about the definitions of art, the methods of art history and the mission of museums. This foundational week is important as it creates a common vocabulary and shared experience for students who already have a favorite artist or museum as well as those who are just discovering art, art history, and museum exhibitions. The cohort is brought together through a curiosity about how art and visual culture is created, how it reflects what it means to be human, and the institutions and people who caretake these creative treasures. Reading assignments will be drawn from several college-level textbooks. Supplementary texts like Sylvan Barnet’s "A Short Guide to Writing About Art" will be utilized alongside peer-reviewed websites as smarthistory.org
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
School of Fashion Design
Teen Fashion Clinic
The School of Fashion Design's pre-college workshops in fashion design for high school students. Beginner and advanced levels available. SFD Teen Fashion Clinics are divided into two sections: 1. Fashion Art: color & design, figure drawing, fashion sketching, portfolio presentation; and 2. Fashion Design: clothing construction, pattern manipulation, fabric selection, sewing fundamentals, pressing, and finishing. SFD TEEN FASHION CLINICS ARE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Who may be considering a career objective of professional fashion design; Who want to explore aspects of fashion design, or explore their interests and talents in fashion before committing to a full college program; Whose high school program may not include art and/or sewing classes; Who may want/need to formulate (for possible college or job applications) a portfolio of both fashion drawings and sewing projects; Who are simply be interested in fashion design as an avocation (hobby, craft, relaxation, etc.); TUITION: $850 payable in full at least one full week before start of session.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
University of Virginia
Cornerstone Summer Institute
The Cornerstone Summer Institute is a week-long summer camp at the University of Virginia where high school students learn about slavery and its legacies by exploring the University, Charlottesville, and area landmarks. The camp provides rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with the opportunity to engage in historical investigation, archaeological excavation, and community engagement in order to learn and develop thinking skills that will prepare them for success in college and beyond. Designed by members of the University of Virginia President’s Commission on Slavery and the University, the institute encourages critical thinking while students learn about both the University’s past and the modern-day legacies of slavery. Students explore the early history of the University by getting hands-on experience with archival records, by rolling up their sleeves on an archaeological dig where enslaved people lived and worked, and by learning–through community engagement–how the U.Va. story had an impact on the surrounding area. Students, in addition to collegiate skill-building, get the full U.Va. experience–living in dorms, eating in dining halls, meeting new friends, and exploring the Jefferson-designed school.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Miami
Summer Scholars Program
How many students get the chance to produce their own film, learn how to code in python, tour major media hubs in Miami, all while earning six college credits? The University of Miami’s Summer Scholars program gives high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to explore their passion and consider their career opportunities while experiencing college in an authentic environment. Limited Scholarship Opportunities are available for students who qualify. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application and submit supporting documents by the March 1 deadline. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers. Scholarship information for the 2019 program is now available on our website.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
BansonNYC
NYC Fashion Summer Camp
We offer two NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students. They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach the students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider's perspective. The students will stay at the LIM College Residence Hall on the Upper Eastside. Each morning the group will be picked up at the dorm by a Banson NYC representative. From there we will depart for our industry visits, seminars and activities of the day. Each evening will have group activities planned. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers per session. We accept applications on a first come, first served basis. The NYC Fashion Summer Camp allows students interested in fashion the opportunity to get a jumpstart on their career aspirations by determining if this is the direction that they want to pursue. During the tour they might meet a fashion designer in his/her studio, get an in-depth tour of one of the world's most recognized premium lifestyle brands, have a private tour of a premier specialty/department store before it opens to the public or visit a mega fabric store that is actively involved in the latest reality television programs like Project Runway.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Case Western Reserve University
Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs
Are you the student who goes beyond the homework assignment because you can’t stop wondering? Do you find that answers often lead to more questions? And are you full of questions and excitement about the intellectual atmosphere of a college campus? Case Western Reserve University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Programs fully immerse ambitious high school students (like you!) in a college curriculum for three weeks. You’ll experience conversations and activities just like our own undergraduates. Courses are taught by CWRU faculty, and you’ll live on campus, eat in the dining hall and take full advantage of the culture and inspiration of our location in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood. Programs include: Imagine Science Imagine learning the foundations and future of science directly from today’s top scientists. Go beyond the classroom and join scientists in the places and spaces where they do their own research: genomics labs, physics experiments, geological strata, astronomical observatories, paleontology collections and fieldwork, virtual and augmented reality facilities and beyond. Social Justice Students with a deep interest in social action around issues of local, national and global importance will find in this course a forum and laboratory for impactful scholarship and engagement. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Spend three weeks in our seven-story innovation center and see what you can do. This is the space that makes our students entrepreneurs and innovators. You will dream, design and build. And learn a lot along the way. Women in STEM Up your technical and professional game with a hands-on exploration of STEM careers and exposure to diverse role models.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Drexel University
Summer Institutes
Drexel's summer academic programs are summer camps open to highly motivated high school students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about. Workshops are led by Drexel faculty and utilize Drexel's labs, facilities, and the city of Philadelphia's many resources.
- 1-2 weeks
- rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Wheaton College
Discover@Wheaton
Discover@Wheaton is an array of summer programs for the curious, innovative high school learner who is eager to explore a passion, become immersed in a rigorous learning environment, develop the skills necessary to succeed in college, and make an impact on the world. Experience college life on a beautiful New England campus. Engage in a college-level course and gain credit. Explore and grow a passion. Build your network on company visits and by interacting with Wheaton’s renowned faculty, alumni and special guests. Make lifelong friendships with an extraordinary cohort from around the world. Learn beyond the classroom in two of the nation’s most historic cities: Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Winterline Global Education
Skills Programs
Leadership in Action: Spend this summer in beautiful South Africa meeting leaders who are changing the world while gaining the skills you’ll need so you too can make your mark. You will get your hands dirty and learn real-world skills by doing them. You’ll work with your squad and alongside local students on a variety of projects. Urban agriculture? Check. Social entrepreneurship and sustainability? Check. A short digital film that you write, shoot, and edit? We’ve got it covered. The program culminates with you designing a crowdfunding campaign that supports your personal passion. We’ll give you the tools and the real experience to make your mark on the world. Global Entrepreneurship Intensive: Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur in a global setting. Experience the vibrancy and creativity of the Indian economy, and get the chance to go behind the scenes of real companies to truly understand what business is all about.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Recent Graduates
Pace University
Summer Scholars Institute
Founded in 1999, The Pace University Summer Scholars Institute is an intensive two week learning and living program designed for rising (High School) Juniors and Seniors eager to experience first hand what college is all about. Located on our newly renovated New York City campus situated just steps away from Wall Street, Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Brooklyn Bridge, the Institute offers a rigorous and challenging program of study for students in five possible fields of study (“tracks”) at a surprisingly affordable tuition. These five tracks are Theatre Arts, Business, Psychology, Digital Film Production, and Criminal Justice. Prospective students should apply for the track they wish “to major” in and can also indicate a second choice.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
American Civil Liberties Union
Advocacy Institute
The ACLU Summer Advocacy Program will bring together a diverse group of high school students (ages 15-18) from across the United States to participate in a week-long, firsthand learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates. Through an intensive program in Washington, D.C., students will learn directly from lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, and ACLU experts. The Close Up Foundation – a DC-based civic education nonprofit -- will serve as a partner with the ACLU to provide substantive experiential learning and small group discussion opportunities. Advanced Advocacy Program Sunday, July 28 - Friday, August 2, 2019 New for 2019 The ACLU Advocacy Institute’s Advanced Advocacy Program will prepare college-aged students (ages 18-24) for lifelong engagement in grassroots organizing, policy development, and legal advocacy. This week-long program in Washington, DC is designed to engage Institute alumni, as well as other college students, to bring their advocacy skills and passion for campus organizing to the next level. Students will enhance their knowledge of civil liberties and social justice issues, as well as learn about internships and professional opportunities in public policy, law, communications, and social impact work to help them prepare for a career in the law and public service.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
- 15, 16, 17, 18
Grammy Museum
Grammy Camp
GRAMMY Camp® is a five-day, non-residential Summer Music Industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Hosted by the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music (USC), students from across the country apply for one of eight offered career tracks. AUDIO ENGINEERING MUSIC BUSINESS VIDEO PRODUCTION VOCAL PERFORMANCE ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION MUSIC JOURNALISM SONGWRITING INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE GRAMMY Camp faculty of music professionals, as well as guest industry professionals, provide valuable insight to give the campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. July 23-27, 2019 University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Los Angeles, CA
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Great Books Summer Program
Great Books Summer Program
The Great Books Summer Program is an experience like no other in American education. For over sixteen years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to read, discuss and debate selections from the greatest works of literature. Students experience college-level seminars, engage in lively discussion, and enjoy summer fun with other literary-minded students. We offer summer camps at the University of Oxford, Amherst College, Stanford University, Dublin and Beijing. We're excited to announce Great Books Chicago will be at Northwestern University this summer!
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class VI students, Rising Class V students, Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Maine Media
Young Artists Program
Our pre-college workshops for high school students are often described by participants as “Best. Summer. Ever.” Young Artists (who call themselves “YOs”) are surrounded by friends who share their passion, and are guided by professional instructors who connect them to their creative spark. Our Young Artists learn useful media skills, develop confidence, and find their unique artistic voice. And, on Friday nights when YOs and adults gather in the Sound Stage to see student work, the Young Artists always steal the show!
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
Harvard Student Agencies
The Academies at Harvard
The Academies at Harvard are intensive five-day academic enrichment programs for high-achieving high school students. The Academies are organized by Harvard Student Agencies, a Harvard student-run corporation committed to bringing rigorous academic experiences to students around the globe. Our Summer Academies offer an unparalleled and challenging academic experience on Harvard's campus, while our Weekend Academies have traveled to schools around the globe, including in Panama City, Puerto Rico, Austin, and Minneapolis. We offer programs in business, coding, politics and pre-med.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Bryant University
Summer Economics Program
Experience college life. Learn applied economics. Develop data analysis skills. Analyze current policy issues. Connect with future college friends. Engage with Bryant University Faculty. This summer, the Department of Economics at Bryant University will host an Economics Camp for high school aged students from rising sophomores to rising seniors. No previous economics knowledge is necessary. Students will work closely with Bryant University faculty and students. In an active learning environment, students will work together to use economic concepts to suggest solutions to current social issues. Days will be filled with instruction, games, activities, experiments and much more.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Miami University
Summer Scholars Program
Miami's Summer Scholars Program provides a rich, early college experience for academically talented, rising high school juniors and seniors from across the globe. Students will join an engaged community of learners for an intensive, two-week program on Miami’s campus exploring a topic of their choice alongside our leading faculty and professional experts. Participants who later choose to apply to Miami will also receive an admission application fee waiver and priority consideration for Miami merit scholarships and the University’s premier academic programs — the University Academic Scholars Program and the University Honors Program. There is no fee to apply. The University is pleased to offer a limited number of full scholarships for the Summer Scholars Program to academically talented students with financial need who apply and are accepted to the program.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Hillsdale College
High School Summer Study & Travel Programs
High School Summer Study and Travel programs offer rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to earn three college credits from Hillsdale College while traveling to cultural and historic destinations domestic and abroad. Two-week travel courses begin with time on campus studying with Hillsdale College faculty, after which study continues on site.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students
United States Coast Guard Academy
Academy Introduction Program (AIM)
The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a one-week summer program where you'll immerse yourself in Academy life. Exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school, AIM is regarded as the most realistic of the service academy summer orientation programs. AIM will test and inspire you. It will push you to your limits. You'll rise early. You'll study. You'll compete. For six non-stop days, you'll test your mind, body and spirit in every way. Intense, yet rewarding, AIM will help you to discover whether the Academy experience is truly what you want from college, and whether you have what it takes to succeed.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students
Tufts University
Pre-College Programs
At Tufts, our Pre-College Programs offer ambitious high school students the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty and experience a rigorous academic environment at a leading higher education institution. Why Tufts Pre-College? - Choose from 100+ Tufts courses - Earn college credit in select programs - Learn from renowned Tufts faculty - Make meaningful connections with students from across the world - Get a taste of the undergraduate academic experience, virtually
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Carnegie Mellon University
Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)
The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) provides opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to explore STEM-related fields and earn college credit. As SAMS Scholars, students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by our renowned faculty and staff who are deeply committed to student success. The program allows students to develop deeper understanding in areas such as mathematics, biology, and physics via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to collaborate, and develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country. Through SAMS and other outreach initiatives, the university: - Develops a diverse and supportive community of STEM Scholars interested in attending top-tier universities. - Strengthens students’ commitment to pursuing STEM-related disciplines. - Broadens students understanding and access to opportunities made available through study in STEM. - Equips students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful STEM scholars.
- 6+ weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Carnegie Mellon University
AI4All
The AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon summer program provides opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. There is a diversity crisis in AI and computer science: a homogenous group of technologists are building AI solutions for a diverse population. The global economic impact of AI is expected to reach $15.7 trillion by 2030, but less than 14% of AI researchers globally are women, and Black and Hispanic men and women make up less than 11% of people employed in U.S. STEM jobs. This lack of diversity results in biased AI products that, at best, don’t serve everyone. At worst, they actively harm underrepresented groups. It's crucial to take action to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to guide the creation of AI as a tool for good. AI4ALL is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusion in AI education, research, development and policy. One way they accomplish that is by offering summer programs at 11 universities across the nation, including Carnegie Mellon. The program is free, and students reside on campus, where they are immersed in hands-on learning, and develop a supportive peer network that will help them throughout their AI careers.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Carnegie Mellon University
Computer Science Scholars
The Computer Science Scholars (CSS) program provides students who are from traditionally underrepresented communities in the field of Computer Science an opportunity to receive exposure to computing and additional computer science pre-requisites. As Computer Science Scholars, students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. The program enables students to take a deep dive into the field of Computer Science through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on experience with research projects, seminars, and field trips to computer science related companies. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country and establish mentoring relationship with hopes of developing and mainting interest in computer science related disciplines.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
University of Maryland Office of Extended Studies
Terp Young Scholars
Prepare for college through rigorous academics, dynamic instruction, and virtual activities with the University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars—Online. College Courses. College Credits. College Park.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
Wake Forest University
Online Immersion Programs for High School Students
Are there subjects you’re thinking about taking in college but would like to know more about? The Online Immersion Program, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, has been created for this purpose. It offers exciting topics, covered in depth, through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors. The program is available year-round, and the online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while working at your own pace. New this summer. Enjoy all the features of our online immersion course PLUS live Zoom sessions on weekdays for our medicine, sports medicine, and psychology programs. These structured events will include guest speakers, group mentors, and interactive events with classmates. To select this option, choose the + Live when you apply.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students, Recent graduates
ArtsBridge
ArtsBridge Summer
Since 2010, ArtsBridge Summer has given high school performing artists the tools to perfect their craft and audition approach, guided by top college arts faculty and industry professionals. ArtsBridge Summer programs are designed to hone the skills of students who pursue acting, musical theater, and classical music at the college level and beyond.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Internship Program
The Internship Program at Plimoth supports students or career-change professionals with an interest in America’s early histories, Indigenous studies, museum education, theater, horticulture, and a passion for sharing it with the public. Plimoth's interns enjoy an intensive experience as diverse as the Museum itself as they take part in the day-to-day work of one of our nation's most important living history museums. This immersive summer program combines hands-on fieldwork with enrichment opportunities, professional development, and career readiness. Plan a garden with heirloom and native plants, design an educational program about archaeology, learn the art of marketing a living history museum, play 17th-century games with summer campers, help us make collections accessible online ... the possibilities are endless.
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students
New York University
High School Programs
We are proud to offer high school programs that draw on the strengths of NYU’s various schools and colleges. Whether it’s by earning college credit or strengthening artistic or professional skills in an intensive workshop, students will experience life at NYU, first hand. Many of our programs allow students to strengthen their academic portfolio, while others enhance performance and studio art experiences.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 6+ weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class IV students
GPSA for Health
Youth Leadership in Health Program eCourse
GPSA for Health programs are an Intensive experience for high school students and high school graduates with a passion for career paths such as medical doctor (MD), nurse (RN, LPN), pharmacist, biomedical engineer (BME), dentistry or other health occupations. Participants are delivering healthcare and health education, hands-on every day. They are not watching, shadowing or observing and there are not conducting research. They’re making a difference. The Youth Leadership in Global Health Program is for students who, like you, have a passion for health occupations and want to gain leadership experience, knowledge and project management skills in the field of global health.
- 5-6 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III Students, Recent graduates
Investin
Summer Experiences in Law & Politics For Ages 12-18
Do your students dream of standing up in the Supreme Court and arguing a human rights case? Or negotiating an international treaty with UN representatives? They can do all this and more on one of our flagship summer experiences in London: - Argue a human rights case in the Supreme Court - Network with politicians in Westminster - Work with corporate lawyers in a City skyscraper - Participate in a 'Model UN' with UN and Foreign Office staff - Cross-examine witnesses in a murder trial - Negotiate climate change policies in a simulated COP26
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students
Lumiere Education
Lumiere Research Scholar Program
Founded by Harvard and Oxford researchers, the Lumiere Research Scholar Program offers students the opportunity to work 1-on-1 with a PhD mentor to learn about the cutting edge in their field of interest and produce an independently-developed research project.
- Longer than 8 weeks
- Recent Graduates, Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class IV students
Columbia University Business School
Columbia University Business School Enrichment Program
Whether you are just thinking about what you’ll take in school, already majoring in business, or starting on your professional path, this program helps you discover the business area that’s right for you. You will experience Ivy League faculty through one of the nation’s top business schools. At the center of world commerce, we offer a faculty of leaders renowned in their fields. You will acquire the tools you need for your future from expert practitioners. All programs are 100 percent online, allowing you to study at your own pace. You’ll be guided by mentors and collaborate with motivated peers from around the globe. You will also complete a final project and receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School.
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks
MassRobotics
MassRobotics Jumpstart Fellowship
*****This program begins in the spring and continues into the summer with an internship. Applications are due in the fall.*** MassRobotics offers a fellowship program for Black and Latinx girls in grades 10-12. In the Jumpstart Program, girls earn a stipend to learn the basics of coding and robotics and have the opportunity to apply for paid summer internships at various Boston area robotics companies. The application for Cohort II is open through November 1. See the attached flyer and the application is available here.
- Longer than 8 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Juniper Institute for Young Writers
We bring teens together who want to share their poetry and prose with others who are as passionate about writing as they are. We look for writers whose work shows curiosity and risk-taking, and who are eager to experiment with forms and ideas new to them, in the company of their creative peers. Our talented, devoted and empathetic instructors help motivated young writers take their creative work to the next level.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class IV students
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
RxPlore Camp
Created for rising high school juniors and seniors, RxPLORE is a professional summer camp that provides exposure to the critical role pharmacists play within healthcare. If you already have a passion for pharmacy or are just starting to explore career options within the healthcare field, RxPLORE is right for you! Form valuable connections with faculty and current pharmacy students while you explore some of the many career options available for a PharmD!
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students
University of North Carolina - Ashville
Summer Pre-College Programs
UNC Asheville’s Pre-College Programs introduce high school students to college-level study, university life, and career options in a dynamic learning environment. Each one-week program offers deep immersion into an academic topic, challenging activities, and the opportunity to engage with industry professionals. Format: Pre-College Programs run from Sunday to Friday, and each day is filled with both classroom and recreational activity. All programs include hands-on learning and projects, and many programs will feature off-campus excursions. All students live on campus to fully experience university life and the surrounding community. Eligibility: Pre-College Programs are open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Programs will follow COVID protocols and community expectations will continue through the program. Living on Campus: Double occupancy in a shared suite. Residence halls are air-conditioned. Meals will be in Brown Dining Hall. Tuition: Programs start at $1,350 and include lodging, meals, all course materials, activities, and excursions.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students
Marist College
Summer Pre-College Programs
For over fifteen years, Marist has created a top summer pre-college program that gives students a sense of college life, provides a taste of a college major, and allows students to earn college credit all while still in high school. Discounts are available to students who participate in multiple sessions. This is permissible provided dates do not overlap.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students
Bucknell University
Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE)
At BASE, the Bucknell Academy Summer Experience, rising high school juniors and seniors spend a week living like a college student. You'll stay in our residence halls, attend classes taught by Bucknell professors and develop problem-solving skills designed to help you make an impact on the world. BASE participants join Bucknell faculty and students to find innovative solutions to pressing issues. Perhaps you'll team up with environmental engineers and global managers to create better technology for clean water. Or maybe you'll collaborate with performing artists and biomedical engineers to reimagine prosthetics used by actors or musicians. Reach into your imagination and solve problems in innovative ways. It all starts at Bucknell.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students
College Admissions Collaborative Highlighting Engineering and Technology (CACHET)
College Admissions Collaborative Highlighting Engineering and Technology (CACHET)
This website lists various STEM/STEAM summer pre-college programs. Many may be featured separately in this database, but CACHET provides a one-stop-shop curated list!
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 5-6 weeks, 7-8 weeks, Longer than 8 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class IV students
University of California - Berkeley
Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) Academy
ROAR Academy is a rigorous and intensive two-week program for high school students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Talented and motivated high school students who are entering 10th-12th grade in the Fall have the opportunity to work with UC Berkeley faculty, researchers, and scientists while focusing on learning about Python programming and introductory autonomous driving algorithms. The students through this 10-day program will be expected to learn sufficient knowledge to participate in ROAR competition entirely in software simulation, dubbed the S2 series for K-12 students (compared to the current S1 series that includes college students and professional learners). Thanks to ROAR virtualization software and other open-source Python and AI libraries, learners may attend the Academy through online lectures for 2023.
- 1-2 weeks
- Rising Class I students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class III students
WPS Institute
WPS Summer Leadership Institute
During the three-week program, high school students will explore some of the most innovative spaces in Greater Boston, engage with experts and field leaders, build 21st century skills, and find inspiration to shape their own futures.
- 3-4 weeks
- Rising Class IV students, Rising Class III students, Rising Class II students, Rising Class I students