Future Teachers ProgramThe Future Teachers Program is a recruitment initiative aimed at developing the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with us upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. Future Teachers is not a scholarship.
Who is eligible to apply?WCPSS graduating high school seniors who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester, and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS in one of the following licensure areas:
Future Teachers Application Materials
What do Future Teachers participants receive?
What is expected of Future Teachers participants?
Who is eligible to apply?WCPSS graduating high school seniors who have (or will) gain admittance to a college or university for the fall semester, and who intend to pursue K-12 teaching careers with WCPSS in one of the following licensure areas:
- Birth-Kindergarten
- Career and Technical Education
- Elementary Education
- English/Language Arts
- English Second Language
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- World Languages
Future Teachers Application Materials
- Future Teachers Application Process For High School Seniors
- Future Teachers Application Process For University Freshmen/Sophomores
What do Future Teachers participants receive?
- Annual summer professional development stipends, beginning the summer following the freshman year of college
- A WCPSS job offer for a teaching position for which they are licensed and highly qualified
- The opportunity to develop a professional network with WCPSS staff and peers
What is expected of Future Teachers participants?
- Maintain status as a student in good standing with their selected universities
- Participate in annual required summer professional development, beginning the summer following the freshman year of college
- Participate in networking with members of their FT cohort and WCPSS staff
- Teach with WCPSS for at least three years following the completion of their teacher preparation programs
- Meet all WCPSS licensure and application requirements
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John Hopkins Pre-College Information Sessions
Learn more about the John Hopkins pre-college programs, Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation, during an informative virtual session. Find out details about the engineering activities offered in the course, how to earn college credit, the application process, and more. Get direct answers to your questions from our program coordinator, course designer, and a former student
Give your high school student’s college application a boost by enrolling them in our challenging and engaging summer engineering program.
Register Here
Learn more about the application process, program format, and more from experienced program staff.
Learn more about the John Hopkins pre-college programs, Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation, during an informative virtual session. Find out details about the engineering activities offered in the course, how to earn college credit, the application process, and more. Get direct answers to your questions from our program coordinator, course designer, and a former student
Give your high school student’s college application a boost by enrolling them in our challenging and engaging summer engineering program.
Register Here
Learn more about the application process, program format, and more from experienced program staff.
The VCUarts Pre-College Summer Intensive Program would be great opportunity for current Sophomores and Juniors to explore various form of arts. Students can apply for the opportunity after browsing the courses.
Courses in our summer 2021 virtual program include the Art of Social Media, Mobile App Design, Pop/Rock Singing for Musical Theatre and the opportunity to build your portfolio in the fine arts and design.
We’re committed to helping young people grow as artists, and to giving them an opportunity to learn innovative technologies–and we’re committed to keeping them safe and healthy by offering this opportunity entirely online.
Program Details
Dates: July 6 to July 31, 2021
Session I: 9:30AM to 12:30PM EST
Session II: 1:30PM to 4:30PM EST
Program Fee: $1,000 per session
Please contact us at [email protected] or 804-828-2787 if you have any questions.
Take a Virtual Tour
Tour our facilities, including historic buildings and state-of-the-art studios, from home!
Courses in our summer 2021 virtual program include the Art of Social Media, Mobile App Design, Pop/Rock Singing for Musical Theatre and the opportunity to build your portfolio in the fine arts and design.
We’re committed to helping young people grow as artists, and to giving them an opportunity to learn innovative technologies–and we’re committed to keeping them safe and healthy by offering this opportunity entirely online.
Program Details
Dates: July 6 to July 31, 2021
Session I: 9:30AM to 12:30PM EST
Session II: 1:30PM to 4:30PM EST
Program Fee: $1,000 per session
Please contact us at [email protected] or 804-828-2787 if you have any questions.
Take a Virtual Tour
Tour our facilities, including historic buildings and state-of-the-art studios, from home!
Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend virtual academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, and creative writing. Please find information to share with your students about our academic camps below:
- Virtual Camp Psych: Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
- Civil War Era Studies Virtual Camp: Campers will get to enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania while studying American Civil War History through unique learning experiences. Students will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.
- Young Writers Virtual Workshop: Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
Carnegie Mellon is committed to providing access opportunities to populations of students who have been historically underrepresented in the STEM and Computer Science fields. We materialize this support through our Summer Academy for Math and Science, AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon, and our new Computer Science Scholars program offerings.
The Summer Academy for Math and Science is a six-week residential experience that provides students from underrepresented communities who have interest in engineering and/or the natural sciences, with the opportunity to achieve skills in order to pursue and complete majors in STEM fields. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon program is a three-week residential experience that 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 are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The Computer Science Scholars program provides students who are traditionally under-represented in the field of computer science an opportunity to receive exposure to computing and additional computer science pre-requisites. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The curricula of these programs include a combination of hands-on learning and research via projects, and lectures by Carnegie Mellon faculty, teachers and graduate students. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities that introduce them to new people, topics, and career opportunities. College students also serve as classroom assistants, tutors and mentors.
Students may apply for the program here. Feel free to share this email with any student you think might be interested in applying!
The Summer Academy for Math and Science is a six-week residential experience that provides students from underrepresented communities who have interest in engineering and/or the natural sciences, with the opportunity to achieve skills in order to pursue and complete majors in STEM fields. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The AI4All @ Carnegie Mellon program is a three-week residential experience that 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 are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The Computer Science Scholars program provides students who are traditionally under-represented in the field of computer science an opportunity to receive exposure to computing and additional computer science pre-requisites. There are no tuition, housing or dining fees for students selected to attend this program.
The curricula of these programs include a combination of hands-on learning and research via projects, and lectures by Carnegie Mellon faculty, teachers and graduate students. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities that introduce them to new people, topics, and career opportunities. College students also serve as classroom assistants, tutors and mentors.
Students may apply for the program here. Feel free to share this email with any student you think might be interested in applying!
This summer, we're giving high school students the chance to explore a new topic while previewing college life with Pre-College Programs at Illinois Tech.
Want to develop leadership skills, complete a design project, or understand how Google Maps works? High school students interested in STEM can choose from dozens of ways—online and in-person—to experience these fields up close.
Check out our program selection and prepare to discover with us at Illinois Tech—Chicago’s only tech-focused university—this summer.
Learn about topics in:
DOWNLOAD OUR 2021 ADMISSION VIEWBOOK >
Learn more about our academic programs and offerings.
VISIT OUR CAMPUS VIRTUALLY >
We offer daily tours, information sessions, and individual appointments with admission counselors.
Important Dates
Want to develop leadership skills, complete a design project, or understand how Google Maps works? High school students interested in STEM can choose from dozens of ways—online and in-person—to experience these fields up close.
Check out our program selection and prepare to discover with us at Illinois Tech—Chicago’s only tech-focused university—this summer.
Learn about topics in:
- Engineering
- Computing
- Science
- Psychology and Social Sciences
- Architecture
- Design Thinking
DOWNLOAD OUR 2021 ADMISSION VIEWBOOK >
Learn more about our academic programs and offerings.
VISIT OUR CAMPUS VIRTUALLY >
We offer daily tours, information sessions, and individual appointments with admission counselors.
Important Dates
- January 28: Webinar: Food Science and Nutrition—Illinois Tech's Newest Bachelor's Degree
- February 25: Webinar: Scholarships at Illinois Tech
- March 1: Illinois Tech Visita Virtual
- March 15: Application deadline to be considered for guaranteed minimum $25,000 scholarship
- August 1: Rolling admission deadline
- Illinois Tech's Power the Difference Campaign Aims to Fuel Chicago's Tech Rise
- Understanding Cybersecurity Risks During the Rise of Working from Home
- Illinois Tech's 2020 Year in Review
- Living on Campus: It's Something That You Can't Put a Price To
- Curiosity Unplugged Podcast 23: How Can We Best Prepare for Emerging Infectious Diseases?
ACAP- Accounting Career Awareness Program
· Trademark program held every year by the National Association of Black Accountants
· Students will learn from business professionals about professional development, accounting, finance and financial literacy
· Students will have the opportunity to talk to admission counselors from Charlotte about college and what to look for when applying for school
· Student will participate in a case competition
· This year the program will be virtual (usually a residency program on a college campus)
· Dates- June 14-16
· For rising sophomore, junior and senior students
· Scholarships will be given out to select students
· Application- https://www.startheregoplaces.com/students/becoming-a-cpa/scholarship/accounting-career-awareness-program-naba-charlotte/
o Deadline is April 10th at 8pm.
AMPD- Accounting, Mentorship and Professional Development Program
· College academic program offered by Winthrop University (WU)
· Competitive program developed with an accounting firm to increase the number of minorities in the accounting field
· Students get professional development from fortune 500 companies, special housing, scholarships, accounting mentor,consideration for internships, externships and full-time positions
· To participate students must identify as an underrepresented minority, have a 3.0 GPA, specific MATH SAT or ACT scores, come to WU for school, participate in extra-curricular activities and study accounting
· Website- https://www.winthrop.edu/cba/accounting/ampd/
· Apply- https://www.winthrop.edu/cba/accounting/ampd/apply.aspx
No specific deadline
· Trademark program held every year by the National Association of Black Accountants
· Students will learn from business professionals about professional development, accounting, finance and financial literacy
· Students will have the opportunity to talk to admission counselors from Charlotte about college and what to look for when applying for school
· Student will participate in a case competition
· This year the program will be virtual (usually a residency program on a college campus)
· Dates- June 14-16
· For rising sophomore, junior and senior students
· Scholarships will be given out to select students
· Application- https://www.startheregoplaces.com/students/becoming-a-cpa/scholarship/accounting-career-awareness-program-naba-charlotte/
o Deadline is April 10th at 8pm.
AMPD- Accounting, Mentorship and Professional Development Program
· College academic program offered by Winthrop University (WU)
· Competitive program developed with an accounting firm to increase the number of minorities in the accounting field
· Students get professional development from fortune 500 companies, special housing, scholarships, accounting mentor,consideration for internships, externships and full-time positions
· To participate students must identify as an underrepresented minority, have a 3.0 GPA, specific MATH SAT or ACT scores, come to WU for school, participate in extra-curricular activities and study accounting
· Website- https://www.winthrop.edu/cba/accounting/ampd/
· Apply- https://www.winthrop.edu/cba/accounting/ampd/apply.aspx
No specific deadline
The Association for Pre-College Program Directors is proud to present the 2021 Summer Pre-College Program Fairs, a series of virtual events that provide students and their families the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US college and universities.
Representatives from Johns Hopkins Engineering (Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation) will be at the fairs on:
Registration for the February fairs is open on the Virtual Fairs website.
Questions about the event can be submitted to [email protected].
Representatives from Johns Hopkins Engineering (Explore Engineering Innovation and Biomedical Engineering Innovation) will be at the fairs on:
- Wednesday, February 3, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST Registration is now open
- Saturday, February 20 11:00 am - 1:30 pm EST Registration is now open
- Wednesday, March 3, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
- Saturday, April 10, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
- Visit virtual booths, where you can ask questions via text or video chat with summer program representatives.
- View helpful webinars on how to choose a summer program, how to strengthen your application, how to make the most out of your summer program experience.
Registration for the February fairs is open on the Virtual Fairs website.
Questions about the event can be submitted to [email protected].
NC American Chemical Society (ACS) Project SEED (Science Educational Experience for the Disadvantaged) is a cost-free, year round science enrichment program for academically talented, economically disadvantaged students. The goal of the program is to motivate students who have an interest in science to pursue terminal degrees. NC ACS Project SEED is a paid summer internship. First year students receive a $2500 fellowship. Students who reside in Wake, Durham, Franklin, Orange and Harnett counties commute to their internship sites at North Carolina State, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central or Campbell University. Each student is paired with a university preceptor who serves as a consultant for the required research project. Due to COVID 19, selected 2020 students completed a virtual research project. In person or virtual research will be decided by the national American Chemical Society. Senior students receive assistance with the college, financial aid and scholarship application process.
To be eligible for the NC ACS Project SEED program, students must meet specific family income and academic requirements. Preference is given to students whose maximum family income does not exceed 200% of the 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines based on family size. The American Chemical Society (ACS) will determine student eligibility based on family income. School staff have no responsibility in this process.
Persons in 200%
Family Poverty Maximum
Household Guidelines Incomes
1 $12,760 $25,520
2 $17,240 $34,480
3 $21,720 $43,440
4 $26,200 $52,400
5 $30,680 $61,360
6 $35,160 $70,320
7 $39,640 $79,280
8 $44,120 $88,240
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional family member.
In addition to the family income requirement, students must meet the following criteria:
1. Have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA
2. Completed or currently enrolled in Chemistry.
3. Be in good standing at their North Carolina public high school.
4. Be a legal resident of North Carolina. Must have a Social Security number.
5. Currently in 10th or 11th grade.
6. Complete the application in the link below.
7. Request an "OFFICIAL" transcript from your school counselor/registrar. The "OFFICIAL" transcript must include 1st semester 2020 grades. The mailing address for the transcript is below. If available,
request PSAT, SAT I, and/or ACT test scores from your school counselor/registrar. If you have copies of these tests, mail your copies to the address below. Due to COVID 19, testing may not have been
an option for some students.
8. Each student should request that their Chemistry teacher complete a teacher recommendation form using the link below. The application and teacher recommendation must be received by March 1, 2021.
Mail official transcript & scores to:
Project SEED
Faye McNeal
14460 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Suite 149-151 (Address must include Suite 149-151)
Raleigh, NC 27614
Student Application:
Chemistry Teacher Recommendation:
We need the knowledge and drive of passionate young leaders!
The next generation of Latino leaders are already in our schools. R2L NextGen, CHCI’s national Latino youth leadership program held in Washington DC, is now open to all high school sophomores and juniors in the continental US and Puerto Rico.
CHCI’s R2L® NextGen program is now accepting applications!
APPLY NOW
APPLICATION DEADLINE February 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
R2L® NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for current high school sophomores and juniors. Through the program, CHCI brings groups of Latino high school students to D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government works, meet Latino leaders across industries, visit historic monuments, and develop a deeper understanding of how they can create positive change in their communities.
CHCI is excited to announce that we will host three classes of R2L® NextGen participants in 2021! The in-person programs will take place June 13-18, June 27-July 2, and July 18-23, 2021*
R2L® NextGen is now open to any high school sophomore or junior in the country. For the first time, CHCI is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
NOTE: The program is completely FREE of charge to all student participants – including travel to and from DC.
The next generation of Latino leaders are already in our schools. R2L NextGen, CHCI’s national Latino youth leadership program held in Washington DC, is now open to all high school sophomores and juniors in the continental US and Puerto Rico.
CHCI’s R2L® NextGen program is now accepting applications!
APPLY NOW
APPLICATION DEADLINE February 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
R2L® NextGen is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program for current high school sophomores and juniors. Through the program, CHCI brings groups of Latino high school students to D.C. to learn about how the Federal Government works, meet Latino leaders across industries, visit historic monuments, and develop a deeper understanding of how they can create positive change in their communities.
CHCI is excited to announce that we will host three classes of R2L® NextGen participants in 2021! The in-person programs will take place June 13-18, June 27-July 2, and July 18-23, 2021*
R2L® NextGen is now open to any high school sophomore or junior in the country. For the first time, CHCI is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
NOTE: The program is completely FREE of charge to all student participants – including travel to and from DC.
What does the ACE Mentor Program offer?
ACE is an after-school program for high school students who want to learn more about careers in architecture, construction management, and engineering.
It is comprised of design and construction professionals who team together and mentor groups of 10-20 students during the school year. Team meetings take place after school for two hours (usually 4:00-6:00 PM). Participants must arrange own transportation. The program typically meets 15 times between September and March and enrollment is free – there is no cost to students to participate.
2020-2021 Virtual Classroom
For the 2020-2021 school year, The ACE Program of Raleigh/Durham will be providing a virtual learning setting for students interested in learning more about the architecture, construction and engineering fields. Virtual sessions will be held on Thursday’s from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with educational sessions and activities, as well as interaction with professionals in the field. To learn more about this year’s virtual program, click here.
Who is eligible to apply to ACE?
What are the benefits of ACE?
What does the ACE Mentor Program offer?
ACE is an after-school program for high school students who want to learn more about careers in architecture, construction management, and engineering.
It is comprised of design and construction professionals who team together and mentor groups of 10-20 students during the school year. Team meetings take place after school for two hours (usually 4:00-6:00 PM). Participants must arrange own transportation. The program typically meets 15 times between September and March and enrollment is free – there is no cost to students to participate.
2020-2021 Virtual Classroom
For the 2020-2021 school year, The ACE Program of Raleigh/Durham will be providing a virtual learning setting for students interested in learning more about the architecture, construction and engineering fields. Virtual sessions will be held on Thursday’s from 5:00-6:00 p.m. with educational sessions and activities, as well as interaction with professionals in the field. To learn more about this year’s virtual program, click here.
Who is eligible to apply to ACE?
- High School students including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- Students interested in learning more about careers in design and construction
- Those committed to actively attending and participating in regular team meetings.
What are the benefits of ACE?
- Mentoring by professionals in the design and construction industry
- Participation in hands-on design activities
- Field trips to construction sites
- College-focused sessions with campus visits & panel discussions
- Opportunity to win college scholarships and paid summer internships – ACE RDU awarded $12,000 in scholarships in 2018 alone!
The Wade Edwards Learning Lab (the WELL), a Raleigh-based educational nonprofit serving Wake County high school students. In past years, due to our proximity, the majority of our students have come from Broughton High School. Though the current school situation is disheartening, we are choosing to view virtual learning as an opportunity to expand our impact to more of Wake County. We would love to help students via our many virtual programs, including free tutoring, college & career planning, workforce skills & development, community advocacy, community service, teen group counseling, and more. For more information on the opportunities listed below as well as several other programs, please visit our website at wade.org. We hope to be able to serve your students!
LEAP for Juniors and Seniors – Get started planning for life after high school. Don’t let COVID derail your dreams or your motivation. LEAP (Life Expectations and Planning) will meet regularly to help you explore your interests and skills, talk about the steps necessary to get you started, guide you and walk along-side you (and your family) as you plan these important next steps. Mondays from 3pm - 4pm.
Virtual tutoring for high school students (Don’t forget, this is available to members of the WELL) – Here’s how to do that:
No cost. No hassle. And it’s all online. WELL membership is the key to our programming – tutoring, LEAP, SAT/ACT test prep, Teen Talk and more! Even in a virtual world, WELL membership counts. Please sign up online and become part of the WELL family. Our website has been refreshed and we have a new membership system.
WELL Rounded – Explore some important topics around work-readiness and careers. WELL Rounded will be offered twice a month on Wednesdays, 4 p.m. The first one is this coming Wednesday, September 9th. Here’s our topic: Social Media + Branding Workshop
Using social media is a given in today’s society. It is a way of staying connected to friends and family, expressing yourself, exploring your crafts, and how you show up in the world. Have you ever thought about the implications of your social media? Are you interested in enhancing your brand? Join us for our first WELL Rounded session on Social Media & Branding. During this session, students will learn about some of the tips and tricks of Social Media and practical ways of branding themselves.
Here is the Registration Link for WELL Rounded 9/9:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-CtrT8sHtf4C1ZTG0SMln3XSdR7MdmM
WELL membership is the key to our programming and required for students to participate – tutoring, LEAP, SAT/ACT test prep, Teen Talk and more! Even in a virtual world, WELL membership counts. Please sign up online and become part of the WELL family. Our website has been refreshed and we have a new membership system.
Please have parents follow these simple instructions on how to enroll their student as a WELL member:
1. On the home page (www.wade.org), scroll down and click on the “Membership” button below “Become a Member.”
2. Create an account on the next page by entering the information requested. (Save your username and password!)
3. Once your account is created, you’ll come to a welcome page, which has a dropdown menu on the right that reads “What would you like to do?”
4. Click on the “What would you like to do?” drop down and select the “Complete my profile” option.
5. Enter the information on the “Complete my profile” page to become a WELL member!
Questions? Difficulties? Please email Pierce Watson at [email protected]
LEAP for Juniors and Seniors – Get started planning for life after high school. Don’t let COVID derail your dreams or your motivation. LEAP (Life Expectations and Planning) will meet regularly to help you explore your interests and skills, talk about the steps necessary to get you started, guide you and walk along-side you (and your family) as you plan these important next steps. Mondays from 3pm - 4pm.
Virtual tutoring for high school students (Don’t forget, this is available to members of the WELL) – Here’s how to do that:
No cost. No hassle. And it’s all online. WELL membership is the key to our programming – tutoring, LEAP, SAT/ACT test prep, Teen Talk and more! Even in a virtual world, WELL membership counts. Please sign up online and become part of the WELL family. Our website has been refreshed and we have a new membership system.
WELL Rounded – Explore some important topics around work-readiness and careers. WELL Rounded will be offered twice a month on Wednesdays, 4 p.m. The first one is this coming Wednesday, September 9th. Here’s our topic: Social Media + Branding Workshop
Using social media is a given in today’s society. It is a way of staying connected to friends and family, expressing yourself, exploring your crafts, and how you show up in the world. Have you ever thought about the implications of your social media? Are you interested in enhancing your brand? Join us for our first WELL Rounded session on Social Media & Branding. During this session, students will learn about some of the tips and tricks of Social Media and practical ways of branding themselves.
Here is the Registration Link for WELL Rounded 9/9:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-CtrT8sHtf4C1ZTG0SMln3XSdR7MdmM
WELL membership is the key to our programming and required for students to participate – tutoring, LEAP, SAT/ACT test prep, Teen Talk and more! Even in a virtual world, WELL membership counts. Please sign up online and become part of the WELL family. Our website has been refreshed and we have a new membership system.
Please have parents follow these simple instructions on how to enroll their student as a WELL member:
1. On the home page (www.wade.org), scroll down and click on the “Membership” button below “Become a Member.”
2. Create an account on the next page by entering the information requested. (Save your username and password!)
3. Once your account is created, you’ll come to a welcome page, which has a dropdown menu on the right that reads “What would you like to do?”
4. Click on the “What would you like to do?” drop down and select the “Complete my profile” option.
5. Enter the information on the “Complete my profile” page to become a WELL member!
Questions? Difficulties? Please email Pierce Watson at [email protected]
Summer Programs for High School Students
Make your summer count - attend a summer program!
Make your summer count - attend a summer program!
Abbey Road Overseas Programs
These summer immersion programs for high school students facilitate cross-cultural understanding.
Students are able to spend several weeks within an exciting new country choosing from Italy, Spain, France or, even a Western Civilization Travel Program that allows students to travel throughout different countries.
The immersion programs allow students to undergo intensive language immersion, travel to historic sites and focus on linguistic and cultural immersion.
The pre-college programs have a greater emphasis on academics (culture, history, art, literature, etc) and take place on college campuses.
Learn more about the Abbey Road Overseas Programs.
Academic Connections at the University of California – San Diego
This three week program helps prepare high-achieving high-school students for success by allowing them to experience college-level academics. Students are able to immerse themselves in study of a particular academic subject taught by graduate students and/or renowned faculty researchers within the field of study.
The program is specific to college-bound high school students, so students must be in high school, grades 9-12, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above.
Learn more about Academic Connections at the University of California – San Diego.
American Collegiate Adventures
American Collegiate Adventures offers programs in both the United States and abroad. The programs range anywhere from one to five weeks, all of which are details on their web site (linked below).
Their 4-week program, for example, takes place over the summer in Wisconsin and details the college admissions process.
Learn more about American Collegiate Adventures.
Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps
Bentley University’s Summer Athletic Camps have earned the reputation as being one of New England’s the best teaching camps for athletics. The college offers summer athletic camps for high school students within the sports of basketball, volleyball, field hockey and more.
Providing both a fun and interactive setting, along with state-of-the-art facilities, Bentley’s camps offer students an opportunity to learn games strategies and skills from quality players and top coaches.
Learn more about Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps.
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is a four-week summer residential program that gives high school students who have demonstrated skills within STEM subjects (science, technology, mathematics and engineering) opportunities to explore beyond their usual high school curriculum.
Students are able to work on advanced topics with renowned faculty members, scientists and researchers as well as experience state-of-the-art lab environments and facilities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take university-level courses and gain an awareness of both educational and career options within the STEM fields.
The students attending the program live in campus housing with other program participants. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Learn more about California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.
Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Programs for Diversity
Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College programs allow students to explore college life both in the classroom and outside to see what’s going on outside of campus.
Students are able to mingle with people from all over the world and participate in exciting summer activities that include architecture, art, design, drama, music and even advanced placement and early admission.
The best part? There are no tuition housing or dining fees for students who are selected to attend the Summer Programs for Diversity!
Learn more about the Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Programs for Diversity.
Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Academy for Math + Science (SAMS)
The SAMS programs if for high school students entering their junior or seniors year of high school who are interested in math-based disciplines, such as engineering or science.
The hands-on six-week program takes place at Carnegie Mellon University and focuses on technical areas of study, building on both academic and personal skills which are required for admission to top colleges and universities.
Learn more about the Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science (SAMS).
Columbia College of Chicago – High School Summer Institute
Columbia College of Chicago’s High School Summer Institute offers college level courses to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school but have not yet attended college and are interested in the fields of art and communications.
The courses do transfer as electives to Columbia College of Chicago and to some other colleges or universities, depending on the discretion of the particular school.
Students even have the option of living on campus. If you would like to apply for housing, options are limited, so early application is encouraged. There is an extra cost for housing, which includes a meal plan.
Program participants are able to choose from a variety of courses, all of which take place in July.
Learn more about Columbia College of Chicago – High School Summer Institute.
Concordia Language Villages
Concordia Language Villages is a language and culture education program. Their mission is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in the global community.
The villages have adopted an innovative approach using immersion techniques to teach language. Participants may choose from 15 world language programs: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
Programs are offered for every age and level of ability as well.
Learn more about Concordia Language Villages.
Cornell Summer College
Cornell Summer College offers both three- and six- week pre-college programs for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Program participants are able to earn anywhere from three to six college credits, work with world renowned Cornell faculty, attend college fairs, receive one-on-one admissions counseling and experience college life first hand.
Students are also able to experience living within a residence hall and a roommate, meeting other students from more than 40 countries and enjoy summer activities.
Learn more about Cornell Summer College.
Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies
Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies provides students with an academic and social experience so that they are able to experience both challenging coursework and build lasting friendships with other academically gifted students.
The program is available to the top five percent of students within a grade level and all courses were developed with gifted students in mind. Only students within grades 8-10 are eligible for the academy.
The summer studies take place at various sites including Rice University, University of Georgia, Wake Forest University and Duke University.
Learn more about Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies.
Experience Christendom Summer Program (ECSP)
The Experience Experience Christendom Summer Program (ECSP), is a program which attracts students from all across the country and various foreign countries.
Students attend the Front Royal, VA, campus for a week (Sunday through Saturday) and take part in academic, social, recreational, and spiritual activities, led by current students as counselors. They come away with a new appreciation for the Catholic faith and culture, and are exposed to the transformative power of a truly Catholic liberal arts education.
Each year, high school students spend a week on campus and, by the end of the week as “one of the best weeks of their lives,” and have ranked the program on average 4.75 out of 5 on a survey. Not just of the summer, but ever.
The program consists of an average of 45-50 students in each session and runs six of these one-week sessions.
The cost of the program is just $500 (all inclusive – other than travel), and generous financial aid is given to students who request it/qualify. The program is for students who will be entering their senior year of high school in the fall.
According to the website, summer 2016 will mark the 18th year of this wildly popular program, which boasts over 1,900 alumni since 1999.
Registration for the 2016 Experience Christendom Summer Programs is now open.
Note: the past three years have had waiting lists, so if you’re interested, don’t delay in signing up! Learn more about the Experience Christendom Summer Program.
Harvard’s Pre-College Program & Secondary School Program (SSP)
If you’re wondering what college is like, Harvard offers college programs just for high school students who are curious.
Harvard’s high school programs allow you to take real courses along with college students and actually earn college credit.
You’ll be able to learn about subjects they don’t teach within your high school curriculum, study with Harvard faculty, have use of Harvard labs and other state-of-the-art libraries and equipment.
While you’re there, you’ll meet other students from around the work, attend college prep events and participate in fun and exciting activities.
The program is open to high school students who meet the application and admission criteria (see the web site for details; linked below).
Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Learn more about Harvard’s High School Programs.
University of Florida – Humanities and the Sunshine StateHumanities and Sunshine State: (Re)Discovering Florida’s Waters is described as “a one-week residential academic program [in June] for rising high school juniors and seniors that explores what the humanities teach us about the cultural, social, and economic significance of water in Florida life.
Motivated students interested in learning beyond their traditional high school classroom are encouraged to apply. All high school academic concentrations and career interests are welcome.”
Support for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities with additional funding from the Rothman Endowment of the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida.
Check the below website for program details, including application materials and costs. Need-based scholarships are available.
Learn more about Humanities and the Sunshine State: High School Summer Seminar .
Indiana University – High School Journalism Institute (HSJI)
Indiana University’s High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) was designed for high school students who would like to explore the field of journalism as an academic or career interest.
Students are able to participate in a series of five-day workshops (not for credit) that examine subjects involving the journalism field. Participants will examine the role of the media, analyze their own and other student publications, and develop the skills needed to produce quality publications.
Workshop participants will learn, develop and grow new skills or sharpen their existing talents. Additionally, some will even begin to prepare their own schools’ publications and media projects for the coming school year.
Learn more about Indiana University – High School Journalism Institute.
Miami University of Ohio – Summer Scholars Program
Miami of Ohio’s Summer Scholars Program is an intense two-week program providing an early college experience for academically gifted rising high school juniors and seniors.
Students who participate in the program can expect to become immersed within an academic setting focused around a specific topic of interest, learning alongside the college’s leading faculty and experts.
Additionally, participants will be provided with a complete collegiate experience through living in a residence hall, eating within a dining hall and enjoying access to all campus facilities.
Workshops on college processes such as the college admissions process, financial aid, test prep, college essay writing and applying for scholarships are also available.
Learn more about the Miami University of Ohio – Summer Scholars Program.
Mathcamp
Mathcamp is an intensive five-week summer program in which students are able to explore various principles of mathematics. Students are able to learn about undergraduate and graduate-level topics while bonding with a diverse group of people who share the common love of mathematics.
The program offers courses, problem-solving sessions and lectures by leading mathematicians. The program is open to students ages 13 to 18. A qualifying quiz is required of all applicants.
Mathcamp is free to students with qualifying family incomes. Financial aid is also available.
Learn more about Mathcamp.
National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after high school graduation.
Students must demonstrate academic proficiency in either mathematics or the sciences as well as other documented leadership skills.
Located within a rustic setting, students from around the country are challenged in lectures, hands-on studies and are able to participate in an outdoor adventure program.
Because special events are planned to surprise participants each day, the camp does not publish detailed program calendars.
Learn more about the National Youth Science Camp.
New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps
These immersion workshops range from four-week programs to full-year programs. Programs are designed to introduce students of all ages to the creative and technical demands of telling stories with moving images.
Students have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot, edit and, even, star within short films, depending upon the student’s interest.
Award-winning instructors, abundant equipment and small classes provide students with the individual attention and support necessary to complete their own work.
Learn more about the New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps.
Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program (RISD)
The six-week RISD summer Pre-College Program introduces high school students to the focused curriculum of a college of art and design experience.
Program participants follow college-level studio curriculum are immersed in experiencing the elements of a complete RISD education in one of the school’s 21 majors.
Students live in residence halls, attend social activities and study a particular subject in the fine or visual arts. Participants must be high school students between the ages of 16-18 years old.
Learn more about the Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program.
Smith College Precollege Summer Programs
Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for high school girls and international students who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond.
Annually the programs offer around 200 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects to strengthen their college applications and increase exposure to undergraduate experiences.
Each summer, Smith welcomes young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds that together form an extraordinary intellectual community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models.
Professors who are excellent scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions, helping them to develop their academic skills.
Programs include Science and Engineering; Young Women’s Writing Workshop; Discovering Women’s History; Field Studies for Sustainable Futures and a College Admission Workshop.
Smith College is a place where young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists and leaders.
Learn more about the Smith College Precollege Summer Programs.
Summer Study Programs
The Summer Study Programs at Penn State University, The Colorado State University, Fordham University NYC, American University DC, and The Sorbonne in Paris combine academically challenging courses with the fun and excitement of campus and study abroad life.
High school students can choose from a variety of programs, ranging from 2 to 5 weeks.
Learn more about the Summer Study Programs.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
For over fifty years, the Summer Science Program in Ojai, California, has enlightened selected high school students in advanced college-level topics in astronomy, physics, calculus and programming. In turn, students are able to develop both intellectually and socially while being challenged academically.
The program takes place on two campuses: at the New Mexico Institute of Technology in Socorro and University of Colorado, Boulder, with 36 participants per campus.
Learn more about the Summer Science Program (SSP) .
Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP)
TASP is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors. Students participate in seminars led by college and university members and participate in educational and social activities outside the classroom.
Telluride Association seeks students from all kinds of educational backgrounds who share a passion for learning – students who attend want both a personal and intellectual challenge. The programs offer no grades or college credit.
Telluride Association Summer Programs are completely free; every student awarded a place in a TASP attends the program on a full housing, dining and tuition scholarship.
Learn more about the Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP).
Tufts Summer Study for High School Students
Tufts attracts top high school students who wish pursuing academic excellence while gaining a head start on their college career.
Tufts summer study programs offer benefits like small affordable tuition, small course sizes, financial assistance, college credit options and more.
The programs offered to high school students include: Tufts Summer Writing Program, Foundation of Law & Ethics, Health Science Honors, Biomedics Inquiry through Sequencing (BIOSEQ) and College Courses for Seniors.
Learn more about the Tufts Summer Study for High School Students.
University of Chicago – The Young Scholars Summer Program (YSP)
The University of Chicago’s Department of Mathematics offers an enrichment program, entitled the Young Scholars Program, which focuses on the subject of mathematics.
The Summer Program is a free four-week day camp; mainly for Chicago Public School students (select suburban and private school students are admitted) from 7th to 12th grade.
Students attend daily seminars given by University professors and solve mathematics problems based on these seminars. Topics include number theory, theory of field extensions, geometry and probability. Students also learn computer skills.
Tuition is free for those accepted.
Learn more about the University of Chicago – The Young Scholars Program.
University of Dallas High School Summer Programs
The University of Dallas’ programs use European travel to stimulate careful reading, writing and thinking about life’s most serious questions.
The programs offer college credit and are held on our main campus in Irving, TX and sister campus in Rome, Italy. They’re designed to show students the great and lasting pleasures that accompany a good educational experience.
Courses are led by experienced university faculty and staff.
Learn more about the University of Dallas Summer Study in Europe.
University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program
University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program was created to help eligible students achieve their goal of higher education through a free, federally funded, college preparatory program.
During their six-week summer residential program, students live on the campus of the University of New Hampshire and take academic courses, participate in enriching activities, receive tutoring as well as attend career workshops, college visits and help through navigating the college application process and financial aid system.
Learn more about the University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program.
University of Pennsylvania Programs for High School Students
Penn’s summer programs combine rigorous classroom and lab work with a wide range of social activities, trips and tours. Opportunities are available for those wishing to live on campus or commute.
Penn’s summer programs for high school students provide a college-level experience that eases the transition from high school to college.
Learn more about University of Pennsylvania Programs for High School Students.
Tulane University Emerging Scholars
Environmental Health Sciences Summer Research Academy
Tulane University’s accepts 11th and 12th graders to participate in a summer research academy which is focused on environmental health issues in the region of Southeast Louisiana.
Additionally, upon successful completion of the program, the students receive a $4,000 award.
Students are mainly recruited from local areas including: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and Jefferson parish public/charter/magnet high schools.
The program is funded as a result of the BP medical settlement, GRHOP.
Learn more about Tulane University Emerging Scholars Environmental Health Sciences Summer Research Academy.
These summer immersion programs for high school students facilitate cross-cultural understanding.
Students are able to spend several weeks within an exciting new country choosing from Italy, Spain, France or, even a Western Civilization Travel Program that allows students to travel throughout different countries.
The immersion programs allow students to undergo intensive language immersion, travel to historic sites and focus on linguistic and cultural immersion.
The pre-college programs have a greater emphasis on academics (culture, history, art, literature, etc) and take place on college campuses.
Learn more about the Abbey Road Overseas Programs.
Academic Connections at the University of California – San Diego
This three week program helps prepare high-achieving high-school students for success by allowing them to experience college-level academics. Students are able to immerse themselves in study of a particular academic subject taught by graduate students and/or renowned faculty researchers within the field of study.
The program is specific to college-bound high school students, so students must be in high school, grades 9-12, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above.
Learn more about Academic Connections at the University of California – San Diego.
American Collegiate Adventures
American Collegiate Adventures offers programs in both the United States and abroad. The programs range anywhere from one to five weeks, all of which are details on their web site (linked below).
Their 4-week program, for example, takes place over the summer in Wisconsin and details the college admissions process.
Learn more about American Collegiate Adventures.
Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps
Bentley University’s Summer Athletic Camps have earned the reputation as being one of New England’s the best teaching camps for athletics. The college offers summer athletic camps for high school students within the sports of basketball, volleyball, field hockey and more.
Providing both a fun and interactive setting, along with state-of-the-art facilities, Bentley’s camps offer students an opportunity to learn games strategies and skills from quality players and top coaches.
Learn more about Bentley University Summer Athletic Camps.
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) is a four-week summer residential program that gives high school students who have demonstrated skills within STEM subjects (science, technology, mathematics and engineering) opportunities to explore beyond their usual high school curriculum.
Students are able to work on advanced topics with renowned faculty members, scientists and researchers as well as experience state-of-the-art lab environments and facilities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take university-level courses and gain an awareness of both educational and career options within the STEM fields.
The students attending the program live in campus housing with other program participants. Full and partial scholarships are available.
Learn more about California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science.
Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Programs for Diversity
Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College programs allow students to explore college life both in the classroom and outside to see what’s going on outside of campus.
Students are able to mingle with people from all over the world and participate in exciting summer activities that include architecture, art, design, drama, music and even advanced placement and early admission.
The best part? There are no tuition housing or dining fees for students who are selected to attend the Summer Programs for Diversity!
Learn more about the Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Programs for Diversity.
Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Academy for Math + Science (SAMS)
The SAMS programs if for high school students entering their junior or seniors year of high school who are interested in math-based disciplines, such as engineering or science.
The hands-on six-week program takes place at Carnegie Mellon University and focuses on technical areas of study, building on both academic and personal skills which are required for admission to top colleges and universities.
Learn more about the Carnegie Mellon University – Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science (SAMS).
Columbia College of Chicago – High School Summer Institute
Columbia College of Chicago’s High School Summer Institute offers college level courses to students who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior years of high school but have not yet attended college and are interested in the fields of art and communications.
The courses do transfer as electives to Columbia College of Chicago and to some other colleges or universities, depending on the discretion of the particular school.
Students even have the option of living on campus. If you would like to apply for housing, options are limited, so early application is encouraged. There is an extra cost for housing, which includes a meal plan.
Program participants are able to choose from a variety of courses, all of which take place in July.
Learn more about Columbia College of Chicago – High School Summer Institute.
Concordia Language Villages
Concordia Language Villages is a language and culture education program. Their mission is to prepare young people for responsible citizenship in the global community.
The villages have adopted an innovative approach using immersion techniques to teach language. Participants may choose from 15 world language programs: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
Programs are offered for every age and level of ability as well.
Learn more about Concordia Language Villages.
Cornell Summer College
Cornell Summer College offers both three- and six- week pre-college programs for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Program participants are able to earn anywhere from three to six college credits, work with world renowned Cornell faculty, attend college fairs, receive one-on-one admissions counseling and experience college life first hand.
Students are also able to experience living within a residence hall and a roommate, meeting other students from more than 40 countries and enjoy summer activities.
Learn more about Cornell Summer College.
Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies
Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies provides students with an academic and social experience so that they are able to experience both challenging coursework and build lasting friendships with other academically gifted students.
The program is available to the top five percent of students within a grade level and all courses were developed with gifted students in mind. Only students within grades 8-10 are eligible for the academy.
The summer studies take place at various sites including Rice University, University of Georgia, Wake Forest University and Duke University.
Learn more about Duke University’s TIP Academy for Summer Studies.
Experience Christendom Summer Program (ECSP)
The Experience Experience Christendom Summer Program (ECSP), is a program which attracts students from all across the country and various foreign countries.
Students attend the Front Royal, VA, campus for a week (Sunday through Saturday) and take part in academic, social, recreational, and spiritual activities, led by current students as counselors. They come away with a new appreciation for the Catholic faith and culture, and are exposed to the transformative power of a truly Catholic liberal arts education.
Each year, high school students spend a week on campus and, by the end of the week as “one of the best weeks of their lives,” and have ranked the program on average 4.75 out of 5 on a survey. Not just of the summer, but ever.
The program consists of an average of 45-50 students in each session and runs six of these one-week sessions.
The cost of the program is just $500 (all inclusive – other than travel), and generous financial aid is given to students who request it/qualify. The program is for students who will be entering their senior year of high school in the fall.
According to the website, summer 2016 will mark the 18th year of this wildly popular program, which boasts over 1,900 alumni since 1999.
Registration for the 2016 Experience Christendom Summer Programs is now open.
Note: the past three years have had waiting lists, so if you’re interested, don’t delay in signing up! Learn more about the Experience Christendom Summer Program.
Harvard’s Pre-College Program & Secondary School Program (SSP)
If you’re wondering what college is like, Harvard offers college programs just for high school students who are curious.
Harvard’s high school programs allow you to take real courses along with college students and actually earn college credit.
You’ll be able to learn about subjects they don’t teach within your high school curriculum, study with Harvard faculty, have use of Harvard labs and other state-of-the-art libraries and equipment.
While you’re there, you’ll meet other students from around the work, attend college prep events and participate in fun and exciting activities.
The program is open to high school students who meet the application and admission criteria (see the web site for details; linked below).
Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
Learn more about Harvard’s High School Programs.
University of Florida – Humanities and the Sunshine StateHumanities and Sunshine State: (Re)Discovering Florida’s Waters is described as “a one-week residential academic program [in June] for rising high school juniors and seniors that explores what the humanities teach us about the cultural, social, and economic significance of water in Florida life.
Motivated students interested in learning beyond their traditional high school classroom are encouraged to apply. All high school academic concentrations and career interests are welcome.”
Support for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities with additional funding from the Rothman Endowment of the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida.
Check the below website for program details, including application materials and costs. Need-based scholarships are available.
Learn more about Humanities and the Sunshine State: High School Summer Seminar .
Indiana University – High School Journalism Institute (HSJI)
Indiana University’s High School Journalism Institute (HSJI) was designed for high school students who would like to explore the field of journalism as an academic or career interest.
Students are able to participate in a series of five-day workshops (not for credit) that examine subjects involving the journalism field. Participants will examine the role of the media, analyze their own and other student publications, and develop the skills needed to produce quality publications.
Workshop participants will learn, develop and grow new skills or sharpen their existing talents. Additionally, some will even begin to prepare their own schools’ publications and media projects for the coming school year.
Learn more about Indiana University – High School Journalism Institute.
Miami University of Ohio – Summer Scholars Program
Miami of Ohio’s Summer Scholars Program is an intense two-week program providing an early college experience for academically gifted rising high school juniors and seniors.
Students who participate in the program can expect to become immersed within an academic setting focused around a specific topic of interest, learning alongside the college’s leading faculty and experts.
Additionally, participants will be provided with a complete collegiate experience through living in a residence hall, eating within a dining hall and enjoying access to all campus facilities.
Workshops on college processes such as the college admissions process, financial aid, test prep, college essay writing and applying for scholarships are also available.
Learn more about the Miami University of Ohio – Summer Scholars Program.
Mathcamp
Mathcamp is an intensive five-week summer program in which students are able to explore various principles of mathematics. Students are able to learn about undergraduate and graduate-level topics while bonding with a diverse group of people who share the common love of mathematics.
The program offers courses, problem-solving sessions and lectures by leading mathematicians. The program is open to students ages 13 to 18. A qualifying quiz is required of all applicants.
Mathcamp is free to students with qualifying family incomes. Financial aid is also available.
Learn more about Mathcamp.
National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)
The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after high school graduation.
Students must demonstrate academic proficiency in either mathematics or the sciences as well as other documented leadership skills.
Located within a rustic setting, students from around the country are challenged in lectures, hands-on studies and are able to participate in an outdoor adventure program.
Because special events are planned to surprise participants each day, the camp does not publish detailed program calendars.
Learn more about the National Youth Science Camp.
New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps
These immersion workshops range from four-week programs to full-year programs. Programs are designed to introduce students of all ages to the creative and technical demands of telling stories with moving images.
Students have the opportunity to write, direct, shoot, edit and, even, star within short films, depending upon the student’s interest.
Award-winning instructors, abundant equipment and small classes provide students with the individual attention and support necessary to complete their own work.
Learn more about the New York Film Academy’s Summer Film and Acting Camps.
Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program (RISD)
The six-week RISD summer Pre-College Program introduces high school students to the focused curriculum of a college of art and design experience.
Program participants follow college-level studio curriculum are immersed in experiencing the elements of a complete RISD education in one of the school’s 21 majors.
Students live in residence halls, attend social activities and study a particular subject in the fine or visual arts. Participants must be high school students between the ages of 16-18 years old.
Learn more about the Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Program.
Smith College Precollege Summer Programs
Smith College Precollege Summer programs offer intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for high school girls and international students who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond.
Annually the programs offer around 200 young women the freedom to explore challenging and intriguing subjects to strengthen their college applications and increase exposure to undergraduate experiences.
Each summer, Smith welcomes young women from many nationalities and diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds that together form an extraordinary intellectual community. The learning environment is hands-on, collaborative, exploratory, challenging and rich in role models.
Professors who are excellent scholars offer personal attention in the classroom while encouraging students’ interests and passions, helping them to develop their academic skills.
Programs include Science and Engineering; Young Women’s Writing Workshop; Discovering Women’s History; Field Studies for Sustainable Futures and a College Admission Workshop.
Smith College is a place where young women are taken seriously and inspired to excel—as scholars, scientists and leaders.
Learn more about the Smith College Precollege Summer Programs.
Summer Study Programs
The Summer Study Programs at Penn State University, The Colorado State University, Fordham University NYC, American University DC, and The Sorbonne in Paris combine academically challenging courses with the fun and excitement of campus and study abroad life.
High school students can choose from a variety of programs, ranging from 2 to 5 weeks.
Learn more about the Summer Study Programs.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
For over fifty years, the Summer Science Program in Ojai, California, has enlightened selected high school students in advanced college-level topics in astronomy, physics, calculus and programming. In turn, students are able to develop both intellectually and socially while being challenged academically.
The program takes place on two campuses: at the New Mexico Institute of Technology in Socorro and University of Colorado, Boulder, with 36 participants per campus.
Learn more about the Summer Science Program (SSP) .
Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP)
TASP is a six-week educational experience for high school juniors. Students participate in seminars led by college and university members and participate in educational and social activities outside the classroom.
Telluride Association seeks students from all kinds of educational backgrounds who share a passion for learning – students who attend want both a personal and intellectual challenge. The programs offer no grades or college credit.
Telluride Association Summer Programs are completely free; every student awarded a place in a TASP attends the program on a full housing, dining and tuition scholarship.
Learn more about the Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP).
Tufts Summer Study for High School Students
Tufts attracts top high school students who wish pursuing academic excellence while gaining a head start on their college career.
Tufts summer study programs offer benefits like small affordable tuition, small course sizes, financial assistance, college credit options and more.
The programs offered to high school students include: Tufts Summer Writing Program, Foundation of Law & Ethics, Health Science Honors, Biomedics Inquiry through Sequencing (BIOSEQ) and College Courses for Seniors.
Learn more about the Tufts Summer Study for High School Students.
University of Chicago – The Young Scholars Summer Program (YSP)
The University of Chicago’s Department of Mathematics offers an enrichment program, entitled the Young Scholars Program, which focuses on the subject of mathematics.
The Summer Program is a free four-week day camp; mainly for Chicago Public School students (select suburban and private school students are admitted) from 7th to 12th grade.
Students attend daily seminars given by University professors and solve mathematics problems based on these seminars. Topics include number theory, theory of field extensions, geometry and probability. Students also learn computer skills.
Tuition is free for those accepted.
Learn more about the University of Chicago – The Young Scholars Program.
University of Dallas High School Summer Programs
The University of Dallas’ programs use European travel to stimulate careful reading, writing and thinking about life’s most serious questions.
The programs offer college credit and are held on our main campus in Irving, TX and sister campus in Rome, Italy. They’re designed to show students the great and lasting pleasures that accompany a good educational experience.
Courses are led by experienced university faculty and staff.
Learn more about the University of Dallas Summer Study in Europe.
University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program
University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program was created to help eligible students achieve their goal of higher education through a free, federally funded, college preparatory program.
During their six-week summer residential program, students live on the campus of the University of New Hampshire and take academic courses, participate in enriching activities, receive tutoring as well as attend career workshops, college visits and help through navigating the college application process and financial aid system.
Learn more about the University of New Hampshire Upward Bound Summer Program.
University of Pennsylvania Programs for High School Students
Penn’s summer programs combine rigorous classroom and lab work with a wide range of social activities, trips and tours. Opportunities are available for those wishing to live on campus or commute.
Penn’s summer programs for high school students provide a college-level experience that eases the transition from high school to college.
Learn more about University of Pennsylvania Programs for High School Students.
Tulane University Emerging Scholars
Environmental Health Sciences Summer Research Academy
Tulane University’s accepts 11th and 12th graders to participate in a summer research academy which is focused on environmental health issues in the region of Southeast Louisiana.
Additionally, upon successful completion of the program, the students receive a $4,000 award.
Students are mainly recruited from local areas including: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and Jefferson parish public/charter/magnet high schools.
The program is funded as a result of the BP medical settlement, GRHOP.
Learn more about Tulane University Emerging Scholars Environmental Health Sciences Summer Research Academy.
The American Red Cross is looking for community-minded high school and college students who are interested in a leadership and scholarship opportunity.
Leaders Save Lives is a great program for students who are leaders at their schools, students who are looking for scholarships and students who want to build their resumes.
Here's what students can gain from the Leaders Save Lives program:
- Leadership experience with the American Red Cross
- Accomplishment of helping save lives
- A chance to win a scholarship
- An opportunity to earn a gift card
- Achievements for the High School Leadership Program
