| Name of the University | State | Program Focus (Business, IT, STEM, etc.) | Short Summary of the program | Grade Level | Free or Paid | Selective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science | VA | STEM | The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential school provided in cooperation with The Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, and the students are housed at Christopher Newport University. Since 1993, this program has been serving high-achieving high school students throughout Virginia and providing participants with authentic experiences in marine research. Each summer, VIMS hosts up to 6 students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for marine science. The program is structured as an apprenticeship and is administered concurrently with a similar program sponsored by the Jefferson Lab (Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility). PickwormVIMS apprenticeships offer a broad variety of marine research experiences, and specific learner outcomes and achievements vary accordingly as each student works with a faculty sponsor on a VIMS research project. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UCLA | CA | Art | Study at the world-renowned UCLA Department of Art this summer! The Summer Art Institute is designed for talented and highly motivated high school students. The program offers three sessions, two in-person and one virtual, with various specializations to choose from and is structured around a combination of daily, focused studio work, artist lectures, group critiques, and one-on-one meetings with faculty. Students may enroll in one or more session . Students should expect an intensive two weeks of immersive studio instruction and be prepared to work hard. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Otis College of Art and Design | CA | Art | Summer of Art at Otis College of Art and Design is an intensive, college immersion experience designed for developing creatives in high school or beyond who are 14.5 years of age or older. At Summer of Art, you will have the unique opportunity to develop your artistic skills as you explore specific art and design pathways at one of the nation's top art and design colleges. The program is ideal for experienced, young artists interested in deepening their skills, as well as students with minimal or informal art training. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Otis College of Art and Design | CA | Art | Whether your interest is in producing eye-catching motion graphics or creative digital images and illustrations, you need to start with the basics and become familiar with the digital tools of the trade. This hands-on camp introduces students to static and motion graphics digital applications that are the industry standard for design in the areas of graphic design, motion graphics, digital illustration, and media design. You will also learn basic elements and principles of art, such as contrast, color, negative space, 2D design, color, composition, and time-based design to create professional-looking digital art. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Otis College of Art and Design | CA | Art | The mixing of media with paints, photography, sculpture, and found objects has been a phenomenon that influences artists everywhere. Beginning with exploring the process of developing ideas and the possibilities of different materials, students are encouraged to play and experiment with various techniques to create three-dimensional artworks. With inspiration from historical and contemporary artists, they develop foundational knowledge of 3D design including shape, form, value, space, texture, and movement. By the end of the camp, students will create unique artworks drawing from their design skills, imagination, and 3D observation. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Otis College of Art and Design | CA | Art | Create your own imaginary world and characters and bring them to life! In this camp, students learn the process of creating a stop motion film, from concept development to building an animation. First they develop a short story with mood, narrative, and feeling. Next, they learn how to tell that story through the language of color and shape. They craft and paint backdrops for imaginary worlds and sculpt characters with clay for their stop motion. At the end of camp, each student will have their own animated short film. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| The Oxbow School | CA | Art | Modelled after the semester program, students who participate in the Oxbow Summer Art Institute will have the opportunity to have the social, intellectual, and art experience that Oxbow is so well known for! The immersive visual arts residency program invites young artists to engage a creative course of studio practice rooted in deep intellectual inquiry. In partnership with working artists, students will create work towards an art portfolio and conclude the program with a capstone final project. Participating artists have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make art in our well-equipped studios among like-minded peers overlooking the Napa River. Students work in a variety of media spanning: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and animation. In addition to extensive art-making, students have opportunities to explore the sublime landscape that defines Northern California. They also have access to contemporary work on exhibition at local museums and galleries around the Bay Area. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | Art | At this immersive, weeklong program, each high school student selects a track for the week. Students stay in our state-of-the-art resident halls, and the tracks run 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Current College of Fine and Applied Arts faculty members, graduate students, and recent alums teach classes. Participants also join in evening activities such as bowling, movies on the Quad, exploring campus, scavenger hunts, and museum trips. All the Art and Design tracks include a special session at Japan House. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | Art | If you're excited about art, we invite you to challenge yourself in a variety of art media at our Visual Arts Camp. You'll experiment with new materials and techniques while producing portfolio-quality work. You'll also experience: Group art and recreation activities. Performance art presentations. Presentations by nationally known artists, art historians and studio artists. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | Art | Join us at Theatre Arts Camp for a week packed with exciting theatre activities! Each day, you'll rehearse for a production and perform it for your family and friends at the end of the week. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | Art | Explore the world of snare drum, drum set, gamelan, timpani and keyboard percussion, rehearse in samba bands, concert percussion ensembles, steel bands, enjoy faculty recitals and perform in the Percussion showcase concert! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Northern Illinois University | IL | Art | This camp will help you improve your performance and understanding of jazz. Designed for enthusiastic musicians of any skill level, the camp is full of performing, learning, and listening. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IL | Art | SAIC's Early College Program courses investigate painting, drawing, animation, comics/graphic novels, fashion, DIY printmaking, design, and more. Students who have completed their sophomore year have the option to enroll for college credit! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | IL | Art | One of the key things that distinguishes SAIC from other art and design schools is our belief that meaning and making are inseparable. That means you begin with an idea and choose the media that best helps you realize your vision. Students are free to combine materials and disciplines or focus on a single medium. Study with our amazing faculty, passionate teachers, and acclaimed practicing artists, designers, and scholars, many of whom teach in the undergraduate program. Make use of our state-of-the-art facilities and resources including our museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the third-largest collection of art in the world. Live in our incomparable residence halls in the heart of downtown Chicago. Explore Chicago in the summer—a city that’s vibrant, exciting, and friendly. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Porchlight Music theater | IL | Art | High School aged actors focus on their music theater dance skills in tap, jazz, ballet and learn real Broadway choreography. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Porchlight Music theater | IL | Art | High school actors work on building their “book” of songs as well as vocal technique and acting through song. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this course, students will analyze their favorite comic strips and graphic novels, drawing inspiration from a variety of sequential artists who work with different materials. Starting with the development of compelling storylines, students will then create unique characters and hone their skills in engaging readers through sequential illustrations, storytelling, and imagery. Throughout the course, they will enhance their abilities in both observational drawing and imaginative character and story creation, fostering creativity and self-expression. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this all-encompassing course, students will delve into the world of Portfolio Development, Critique Skills, and Photo Documentation. Aspiring artists will learn to compile and critically analyze their work, honing their ability to convey cohesive messages. With a focus on constructive criticism, students will grasp the art of giving and receiving valuable feedback. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience in taking professional photos of their artwork. This course is your key to refining your artistic abilities and showcasing your creations with confidence. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this class, students will explore how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for a variety of drawings and designs! Students will learn about character development, portraiture, settings and environments, design, and metaphorical approaches to making. Access to the Adobe Creative Suite is included for the duration of this course. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | This intense studio class begins with a review of students’ current art portfolios, with discussion about what a college ready portfolio might look like. Students keep a reflective journal and sketchbook as they identify areas to strengthen in their artwork. Working independently with the instructor, students then develop a plan for tailored art problems intended to highlight skills and flesh out their portfolios for presentation. This course is especially designed for students who are looking to ease their transition into art school. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this course students will learn the basic fundamentals of designing a successful character. After discussing their favorite games, and analyzing its characters, students will learn how to draw the figure and engage in various drawing exercises in order to accurately execute their characters. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this course, students will delve into the fascinating world of character design, exploring not only the physical aspects but also delving into the rich realm of personalities, facial expressions, and living environments. Beginning with a discussion about their favorite games and a detailed analysis of the characters within, students will gain insights into the intricate details that bring characters to life. Focused on figure drawing, individuality, and personality traits, through a series of dynamic drawing exercises, students will develop the skills needed to accurately portray their characters’ unique qualities. Students will learn to craft a visual narrative by considering the living environments of their This holistic approach to character design will empower students to create well-rounded and compelling characters that extend beyond mere physical appearance. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | Inspired by the work of Roberto Lugo, in this course, students will learn the functional purpose of ceramics and create meaningful ceramic objects such as pots, plates and bowls. Throughout the course, students will gain proficiency in using a variety of hand building techniques and explore different methods of glazing. Students will learn how ceramics have been used in different cultures, explore personal artifacts, and use both historical and contemporary references as inspiration for their work. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | This course is designed to help students refine their skills in observational drawing and painting, making purposeful choices about lines, form, and color. Students will experiment with materials as they learn to make decisive lines and cohesive color palettes and apply both realistic and expressive colors to their pieces. Art exemplars will be used to emphasize the incredible diversity of styles and expressiveness that can be achieved with color, line, and texture. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | Illustration is everywhere! Come learn the fundamentals of illustrating with wet and dry media, and how to take your hand drawn images through a digital process for print purposes. Young artists begin by responding to single image prompts related to newly acquired media techniques with emphasis on composition of content, then finish with designing their own narrative to illustrate! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | In this class, students will explore how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for a variety of drawings and designs! Students will learn about character development, portraiture, settings and environments, design, and metaphorical approaches to making. Access to the Adobe Creative Suite is included for the duration of this course. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| MICA | MD | Art | How does understanding historical context, traditions, and histories of art contribute to the creation of our personal art? What motivates artists to either adhere to or diverge from established traditions? This course invites students to discover the impact of historical narratives, cultural traditions, and the ever-evolving art world on the creation of meaningful paintings. As students paint from both memory and imagination, students will utilize the expressive mediums of watercolor and acrylic paint to craft artworks imbued with personal significance. Uncover the transformative power of blending tradition and innovation in the pursuit of creating impactful and meaningful paintings. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Art | Looking for a fun, immersive and interactive summer arts experience for your kids that won’t break the bank? Studio A at the University of Maryland offers 4 one-week Summer Art Camp sessions, open to children ages 6-12. The Studio A Summer Art Camp runs from 9am-4pm, with After Care available from 4:30-5:30pm. Each week, campers participate in three art specialties with trained arts professionals, from drawing and painting to sculpture and media, to music and dance. Specialties change each week, so campers may register for more than one session to explore more mediums. Every week culminates in a showcase for campers’ artistic achievements. Please note: this camp will be primarily be indoors with small outdoor activities such as lunch or crafts. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Tufts University | MA | Art | Explore the exciting field of graphic design with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University faculty. Spend a week this summer diving into the Adobe Creative Cloud software tools, hearing from professional graphic designers, and exploring the intersection of liberal arts and art education. Whether you’re interested in marketing, communications, photo editing, or the graphic arts umbrella, this program will teach you about the creative process and arm you with the tools to be off and running with making your own designs. In today’s heavily digital world, career opportunities related to graphic design are endless. Join Tufts’ Graphic Design Bootcamp for a crash course in design, culminating with a final exhibition show after a week of immersive exploration in the field. Head back to school with the skills to make digital design products like posters, flyers, portraits, social media posts, newsletters, you name it! Tap into your creativity and add resume-building purpose to your summer. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Tufts University | MA | Art | Join our community of artists and makers, and spend your summer exploring known and new mediums and developing as an artist. Take art school for a test drive by engaging with SMFA at Tufts’ interdisciplinary approach to art making and create conceptually sophisticated artwork. As you learn to work with new materials and deepen your understanding of familiar mediums, you will make connections to bigger ideas. Over the course of the program, you will participate in foundation classes that will blur the lines between disciplines. Led by a team of qualified artists and educators, students will get instruction on advancing technical skills such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and animation; allowing you to build a portfolio of materially complex, intentional works of art. Group critiques led by instructors, visits to the SMFA at Tufts art library, and field trips to world-renowned museums, such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, will encourage you to think deeply about what it means to make art! | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Mass Art | MA | Art | Creative Studios is for young artists entering grades 7-9 looking to expand their knowledge of the visual arts. Daily studio classes introduce techniques, skills and habits that are fundamental to successful work. For students of all abilities, Creative Studios classes span a range of disciplines and interests for younger artists. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Mass Art | MA | Art | Summer Intensives helps students entering grades 10-12 explore their creativity and expand their artistic practice. These two week studio classes are designed for students looking to develop their portfolio, expand their skills, or dive into a new medium or artform. In-person and online offerings are available. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Mass Art | MA | Art | Pre-College Summer Studios is modeled after MassArt’s Studio Foundation year. This program is a four-week intensive experience in art making and critical thinking. Students attend three core classes – 2D Fundamentals, 3D Fundamentals, and Issues & Images – to strengthen their foundational skills and explore their creative passion in one elective of their choosing. MassArt’s dynamic and robust Pre-College Summer Studios program is ideal for students who are considering higher education in the visual arts. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service | DC | Art | The ArtReach GW Summer Intensive program provides a free opportunity for high school students to engage in professional practices that will support their artistic development. In addition to developing fine arts skills, creating new works for portfolios, and going on field trips to DC museums and galleries, students will take part in workshops facilitated by local artists and design professionals that foster career and learning skills. This program is a free program and spaces are limited. Priority is given to DC Ward 7 and 8 students. | Junior High (6-12) | Free | No |
| Childrens Art Studio | DC | Art | Let your child's creativity flourish this summer with our exciting online art camp! Each morning, for an hour, our experienced teacher will lead engaging drawing and painting exercises, laying the foundation for your child's artistic journey. From exploring composition and color theory to sharing their progress and commenting on their peers' work, students will immerse themselves in a supportive and fun environment. Ensure your child is ready for a blast by purchasing materials early, and get ready to join the Zoom meetings with the link provided. Choose from our age-appropriate classes and enroll today, as spots fill up quickly! Whether your child is 6 or 12, our camp promises to foster creativity, confidence, and friendships while exploring various art media and styles. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | VA | Art | Experiment with various drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques in this week-long exploration of art mediums. This dynamic camp places a strong emphasis on developing key artistic skills, including observation, mastering the quality of line, exploring the intricacies of color, and perfecting composition. Students will not only refine their techniques but also gain a deeper understanding of the art-making process. Each participant will leave with multiple print reproductions of their own unique works | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | VA | Art | Spend the week improving your drawing skills and experimenting with techniques that will take your drawings to the next level. Practice basics such as line quality, value, positive/negative space, perspective, and proportion, and try your hand at using nontraditional drawing media to bring your ideas to life! Together, we’ll build a solid foundation of professional-level techniques while being introduced to new concepts and inspiration. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | VA | Art | Immerse yourself in the world of papermaking, where the alchemy of transforming simple pulp into textured wonders begins. From selecting the perfect fibers to experimenting with a vibrant palette of colors and inclusions, teens will create their own custom paper, infusing a personal touch into their artistic endeavors. We’ll also learn the age-old craft of binding handmade paper into beautifully crafted books. From stitching and folding to selecting cover materials, each participant will create books perfect for capturing thoughts, sketches, and mixed media artworks. Gain practical skills in papermaking and bookbinding and develop a deeper appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship involved in these timeless crafts | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | VA | Art | Fuel your curiosity and imagination in the clay studio at Virginia MOCA! In this two-week-long ceramics camp, we’ll explore the art of throwing clay on a potter’s wheel. First, we’ll dive into the foundations of wheelwork, mastering wedging, centering clay, and shaping cylinders, cups, and bowls. Then, we’ll finish off our work with vibrant glazing techniques that add color, watertightness, and food safety to our forms! Together, we’ll experience the wonder of the ceramic process as we combine hand skills and science to transform mud into exquisite and long-lasting works of art | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | VA | Art | Peer into the fascinating world of miniatures as we explore the art of crafting small-scale wonders. From tiny furniture to intricate landscapes, participants will learn hands-on techniques to bring their small creations to life. Get ready to experiment with traditional and found materials, tools, and paints, as we delve into the details of miniature-making. Whether you’re interested in creating a cozy dollhouse setting or fantastical dioramas, this camp is your chance to think big and make small! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Hollins University | VA | Art | At the home of the Hollins Theatre Institute, you can channel your passion for theatre by exploring improv, devised theatre, playwriting, and music for plays. In this weeklong theatre intensive, you’ll expand your writing and performance skills as you work with Hollins faculty in a unique and creative atmosphere. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| VCU | VA | Art | The Summer Pre-College Program at VCUarts is a three-week residency program that offers rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to take one non-credit course at VCUarts and explore your interests in the arts. Students study with VCUarts faculty while developing their skills. In this program, you will collaborate with other young creatives from across the country and around the world. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Radford University | VA | Art | As a Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities Summer Regional Governor’s School student, you will: Engage in a college experience in the arts or humanities while enjoying campus resources, living in residence halls, and connecting with professors who mentor you. Experience hands-on learning experiences to develop real world skills. Build relationships and a sense of belonging with peers in evening and weekend activities. Build your portfolio and résumé as you showcase your work for peers and faculty. The Governor’s School for Visual & Performing Arts and Humanities serves rising junior and senior high school students by providing impactful and dynamic college learning experiences. Since their inception in 1973, the Virginia Governor's Schools have been providing some of the state's most able students with academically challenging and enriching programs that reach far beyond what is offered in their public school. With the support of the General Assembly and the Board of Education, the Governor's Schools include summer residential, summer regional, and academic-year programs. Educational opportunities are available in science, mathematics, technology, the arts, and humanities. Participants' experiences are consistent with Virginia's Standards of Learning as identified by the Virginia Department of Education. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Dayton Art Institute | OH | Art | Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities. Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Clevelan Institute of Art | OH | Art | During Pre-College, creative students will experience life at a college of art and design, while building their portfolio, and learning from top professionals, all while earning college credit. Each two-week session is open to high school students currently in grades 9 through 12. Classes fill quickly. Prepare for your creative future. CIA's Pre-College program is the perfect way to see if a college of art and design is right for you. Spend each day immersed in our state-of-the-art studios while working alongside students who share your passion. There's never been a better time to pursue a career in art and design. From the interfaces of the apps we use, to the spaces we live in—creative people are paid to imagine and produce most of the things around us. Learn something new, or focus on what you love. Taught by experts in the field, our courses are designed for students with talent, but not necessarily experience in each discipline, so feel free to explore something new. You'll take one course per session. Can't decide on one? Stay for both sessions and take two! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Art | The Immersive Experience in Art Education @ The Ohio State University will offer high school students in grades 9-11 who are starting to think of where they'd like to go to college an opportunity to have a first glance at what it means to be in Art Education at OSU. Art Education is housed within the Department of Arts Administration, Education & Policy (AAEP) in the College of Arts & Sciences. This day-long program offers opportunities for meaningful and insightful engagement with Art Education faculty, students and curriculum. The high school juniors who attend will also have a chance to learn about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad opportunities and other resources that are available at OSU. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | Art | SMI features week-long intensive camp sessions designed to improve your playing, learn new skills, and meet new friends – all on a college campus. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | PA | Art | Pre-College: Painting I - Still Life and Portrait ($375): Students explore oil painting techniques with a focus on still life and portraits. They learn about color theory, composition, and paint handling, working from live models and still-life setups. The course emphasizes developing fundamental painting skills. Pre-College: Painting II - Figure Painting ($465): This course delves into painting the human form from observation, covering proportions, anatomy, color mixing, and composition. Students work with live nude models to hone their figure painting skills. Pre-College: Portrait Drawing and Painting ($465): Students learn to draw and paint portraits with a focus on achieving likeness and aesthetic effects. Extended poses by live models allow for thorough observational study of drawing and painting processes. Pre-College: Drawing for Comics ($450): Emphasizing cartooning basics and sequential art, students learn drawing and inking techniques to create short-form comics. They design characters, environments, and narratives, transforming stories into visual narratives. Pre-College: Experimental Art - Wearable Work ($450): This course encourages students to explore experimental art by creating wearable pieces such as garments, masks, and props. They work with various materials, including repurposed and discarded items, to craft unique wearable art. Pre-College: Drawing II ($465): Focused on further developing observational skills and strengthening drawing abilities, this course covers drawing from intensive observation of still life, landscape, and portraits. Students explore historic and contemporary drawing materials and techniques. Pre-College: Painting I - Still Life and Portrait (Repeat Session) ($375): A repeat session of the Painting I course, offering students another opportunity to explore oil painting techniques with a focus on still life and portraits. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | PA | Art | 1. **Foundations of Drawing**: This course teaches the fundamental skills of observational drawing, focusing on line, shape, composition, perspective, and value. Students learn to depict various subjects from direct observation, including still life, interior space, landscape, and the human figure using nude models. 2. **Oil Painting**: Students explore oil painting techniques through PAFA's traditional methods. Topics include materials, paint chemistry, color mixing, and painting from various subjects such as still life, cityscape, and nude models. 3. **Sculpture**: This course introduces students to three-dimensional sculptural techniques including modeling, carving, and assembly. Students develop conceptual and perceptual skills to create accurate and expressive volumetric sculptures, focusing on symmetry, proportion, and sculptural visualization. 4. **Printmaking**: Students learn printmaking fundamentals using a variety of techniques in PAFA's printshop. They create prints from their own drawings using processes like relief printing, etching, and silkscreen, gaining access to specialized equipment rarely available elsewhere. 5. **Traditional Illustration**: This course focuses on visual storytelling and communication using traditional media. Students explore techniques for book illustration, graphic novels, posters, and storyboard art, building on their drawing skills from Foundations of Drawing. 6. **Digital Illustration**: Students develop skills in digital storytelling and visual communication using various digital media. The course covers advanced image creation, manipulation tools, graphic illustration techniques, and their application in graphic design, animation, motion graphics, and commercial illustration projects. Each course, except for Foundations of Drawing which is required, serves as an optional concentration within the Summer Academy program. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of the Arts | PA | Art | Summer Institute offers innovative in-person programs for rising students in grades 10–12 designed to prepare young actors, dancers, musicians, artists, designers and entrepreneurs to navigate their art form. Choose a program that parallels UArts’ college experience. You’ll be immersed in artistic and critical study while getting inspired with new ideas, insights and perspectives. You’ll also earn three college credits for successfully completing a program. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Penn College | PA | Art | Dive into an intensive three-day workshop that guides you through the graphic design process from ideation and concept development to production | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Penn College | PA | Art | Join chefs from Penn College’s baking department to learn advanced cake decorating skills from buttercream to fondant and gum paste | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of the Arts | PA | Art | Work with UArts faculty and master-level musicians in our state-of-the-art facilities in Philadelphia, a city with deep-seated musical roots and cultural history. Whether you’re an instrumentalist or a vocalist, you’ll explore techniques and repertoire with an emphasis on improvisation and performance while uncovering a range of creative possibilities through ensembles, lessons, workshops and jam sessions. Over the course of two weeks, you’ll take up to four classes per day, collaborate with Dance students, and attend and participate in live performances. Students are accepted into the program in one of the following performance areas: Bass (upright or electric), Drums, Vibraphone, Voice, Guitar, Piano, all woodwind and brass instruments. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Temple University | PA | Art | Designed as intensive portfolio preparation class for 11th and 12th graders, students leave Portfolio Bootcamp with finished pieces that will distinguish them as exceptional artists. Recognizing that observational drawing is often the most important feature an admissions counselor considers when reviewing a portfolio, every Bootcamp includes time for drawing from still-life, figure models and other live sources. With individual guidance from the instructor and visits from Tyler's Admissions Counselors, students gain an understanding of image presentation, learn about the college admissions process and develop work to flesh out portfolios that highlight their strengths. Previous observational drawing experience is required. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Temple University | PA | Art | Environmental Designers create places that are ecologically sound, socially equitable and resilient, while addressing the challenges of climate change. Attend Tyler's Environmental Design Institute to explore careers within landscape architecture and horticulture and gain valuable skills in our world-class research facilities. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students are invited to participate in this hands-on program that incorporates science, design, and sustainability. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Temple University | PA | Art | The Tyler Architecture Institute welcomes 10th, 11th and 12th-grade students to participate in a rigorous introduction to the field of architecture. Students in the program engage in collaborative design problems, faculty presentations, virtual site visits and hands-on projects. The program introduces students to methods of architectural representation and design and processes related to constructing and understanding the built environment. Students will leave the Architecture Institute with new skills and insight into the many college degree pathways and professions within this exciting field. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Centrl Missouri | MO | Art | A Writing and Drawing Children’s Book Workshop (online) will be presented online with students learning at their own pace while also participating in individual virtual meetings. The course, offered June 5 through 28, focuses on the process for writing and publishing your own children’s books. Access to the internet, Google Docs and a device for video conferencing is required. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Centrl Missouri | MO | Art | Comics and Graphic Storytelling (in-person) will be offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays June 5 through 28 at UCM’s Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. During the course, high-school students will be challenged to write, illustrate and publish their own comics. Instruction will include how to make meaningful personal content in a highly designed and drawn aesthetic. Students with access to their own drawing tablets are encouraged to bring them to this course. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Missouri | MO | Art | The program is designed to give high-school aged teens (14-19 y/o) a real-life college experience through a fun and safe summer camp. Students will learn college level skills over a week-long intensive which can be taken as a day camp or overnight camp experience. Meal plans are included for both day campers and overnight campers who will stay in the dorms. Overnight campers arrive on the Sunday before camp (June 9, 2024) and check out on the Saturday after camp (June 15, 2024) All campers are invited to attend a closing reception in the Fine Arts Building with friends and family on Saturday, June 15, 12-2 p.m. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Kansas City Art Institute | MO | Art | Th summer programs are studio style and different courses are available such as: Studio options are Animation, Ceramics, Illustration, Interdisciplinary*, and Painting | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Kansas City Art Institute | MO | Art | Th summer programs are studio style and different courses are available such as: Studio options are Animation, Ceramics, Illustration, Interdisciplinary*, and Painting | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Missouri State | MO | Art | The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated sophomore, junior and senior high school student artists in the disciplines of visual arts/mixed media, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music (instrumental and vocal). | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Universuty of Missouri | MO | Art | SmART Moves! is an arts intensive summer camp offered by Mizzou's School of Visual Studies and its community outreach program, Art on the Move. The camp will offer high school students the opportunity to experience a week of college life, while learning college-level art skills through courses taken as a day camp or overnight camp, June 11-17, 2023. (Meal plans are available for day campers; dorm stay and meal plans are included for overnight campers.) | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Assorted Programs | 20 summer programs in art and STEM designed for highschool students | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Columbia College Of Chicago | IL | Business | This experience gives you the chance to take a college-level course with Columbia College Chicago faculty while learning about the creative industries. The best part? If you enroll as a student at Columbia, the credits you earn during Summer at Columbia count toward your degree. Collaborate with students from all over the U.S. and world as you cultivate your talent in areas like: Cinema and Television Production Game Development Illustration Photography | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Drexel University | PA | Assorted Programs | Variety of programs including: Arts and sciences, BME, Business, Design, arts, and media, engineering, medicine, and public health. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Illinois Tech | IL | Assorted Programs | 30 assorted prorgrams ranging from computer science to business and much more. Remote options available | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| UC San Diego | CA | Business | Through a combination of online discussions via Zoom, real-life venture case studies, and venture simulations developed at the top Universities, this course prepares for your careers and advanced education in business, entrepreneurship, and management with a solid grounding in fundamentals. We learn and immerse ourselves on the topics of business innovation, venture financing, and growth strategy. The simulations help us experience the dynamics of a business venture and the challenges of raising money, leading the organization, and building wealth for the founders and stakeholders. Examples include companies that went from an idea to market and raised investment from angels and venture investors. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Business | Great ideas are everywhere. Yet, great businesses built on top of great ideas are far more rare. B-BAY, a proven business program for youth, lets you experience the powerful combination of great ideas and great business sense by developing a business idea and creating your team’s business plan–all in just two weeks. Every year, 50 high-school students from around the globe spend two weeks learning at B-BAY, where: They immerse themselves in the culture, academics, and life at Berkeley Berkeley Haas professors and corporate guest speakers share their insights and real-world experience Classroom instruction is supplemented with independent research and computer lab assignments and team projects Teams work together to create a comprehensive business plan Teams present their business plans at the end of the session This college prep business program is tailored to help students: Build confidence and learn about your strengths through teamwork Enhance your communications and oral presentation skills Explore a variety of business subjects through an interactive curriculum Learn how to write a business plan and turn your ideas into a business Develop the research skills essential to business Receive a UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth Certificate of Completion Create a network of like-minded students from across the globe Have fun! Experience a day in the life of a college student You’ll meet a panel of undergrads from UC Berkeley and other universities who will talk about their college experience and answer questions. Admission advisors from Berkeley Haas and UC Berkeley Undergraduate Admissions will lead an interactive session to help you better understand the domestic and international college admission process and how to apply to CAL. You will also get a head start on how to approach and write your UC personal statement and college application essay. Other activities include a campus tour, a scavenger hunt, karaoke night and more. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Business | B-BAY courses are taught by Haas faculty, PhD candidates, and undergraduate students. Guest speakers from industry bring real-world perspective to the discussion. You’ll learn through online classroom instruction, independent research, computer lab assignments and team projects. You’ll be held to high academic standards, but you’ll also have a lot of fun. At the end of the two-week session you will have created and presented a comprehensive business plan, worthy of any entrepreneur. Teamwork and Leadership: Understand different leadership styles and recognize the qualities of an effective leader. Analyze and explore your own leadership style. Experience the rewards and challenges of working in a team. Entrepreneurship: Learn the four main characteristics of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs identify market needs and structure their businesses. Marketing: Learn the purpose and process of marketing and the role market research plays in analyzing what customers need and want. Perform a SWOT analysis and examine how the right marketing mix creates competitive advantage. Critically think through the marketing strategies for products at different stages in the product lifecycle. Finance: Follow the money from sources of initial funding for a start-up to understand how capital moves. Acquire an understanding of the language of finance and the fundamentals of how financial markets function. Learn about pricing and interest rates. Accounting: Learn how to prepare financial reports that inform investors, creditors and tax authorities about a company’s performance. Understand income statements, balance sheets, financial planning concepts, and finance strategies. Game Theory and Negotiations: Get familiar with how the ideas and techniques of game theory are related to bargaining, conflict, and negotiation. Explore and become comfortable with the process and practice of negotiation. Management of Organizations: Open your mind up to how organizational design, strategy, culture leadership, compensation, decision-making structures, and other human resource characteristics influence organizational performance. Put this knowledge to use in developing your business plan. Corporate Social Responsibility/Introduction to Case Studies: Learn about global economics and why money and ideas move faster today than at any time before. What is ethical behavior in business and why you should care about it? Public Speaking/Presentation Skills Workshop: Learn the skills needed to be a polished and competent communicator. Practice using body language and gestures while speaking. Learn the art of persuasive speaking, and even how to take charge of your fears. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | IL | Business | The Emerging Business Leaders (EBL) program at Gies College of Business is a summer program designed for high-achieving Black, African-American, Hispanic, Latinx/a/o, and Native American students entering their senior year of high school. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Illinois State University | IL | Business | Illinois State University invites the best that the Midwest and beyond has to offer to compete in a weeklong risk management challenge held at the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management on the ISU campus from July 7 through July 12, 2024. Teams assume the roles of senior risk management professionals and are asked to guide their corporation through a minefield of potential disasters. Losses may occur without notice - and have the potential to greatly setback your corporations ability to operate. The only alternative to bankruptcy is for your team to correctly assess the impact of these perils and implement superior risk management strategies. The winning team is determined by which corporation generates the most profit by the end of the week. This experience is challenging and requires teams to think creatively and stay resourceful. We have fun too! In the evenings there are structured social activities such as bowling, mini-golf, and other competitive activities designed to build camaraderie and help earn additional revenue for your “companies”. Students stay in a dorm on the Illinois State University campus while in the program, allowing them to experience what it is like to live on a college campus. Special student guides and programming are arranged for students during the evening. | High School (9-12) | Free | Yes |
| Southern Illinois University | IL | Business | The Saluki Opportunities Awareness Residency (SOAR) program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is an innovative career development program designed specifically for minority students who are entering their sophomore, junior and senior years in high school. Its primary objective is to increase the number of high school students from under-represented ethnic groups to attend college and major in accounting. SOAR is a week-long summer camp that introduces and educates minority high school students about the expectations of college life and opportunities in accounting, finance, and business-related fields while providing the foundation of financial literacy and the development of interpersonal skills. In addition, the program serves as a motivational tool to inspire students to increase their fundamental competence in the skill sets related to employment in those fields, even while in high school. A summer residency program, SOAR gives students the opportunity to reside in a college setting for seven (7) days and six (6) nights and attend classes on accounting and college preparation. Classroom topics are enhanced through team-building activities, professional office tours, field trips, as well as other activities. Prominent business leaders share their knowledge, provide tips for success and discuss educational opportunities. Students experience accounting first-hand through tours of local certified public accounting firms and companies in the private sector. The program concludes with a recognition luncheon for students, parents, speakers, and corporate partners. At the end of the week, students should have developed a clear understanding of the career opportunities in the accounting profession, while developing a personalized, actionable college and career plan. Each student is assigned a counselor during the program. The counselor-to-student ratio is 1:5 in order to provide students with the best possible supervision. SOAR alumni will be left with a life-altering experience giving them greater self-esteem and a sense of responsibility for others. SOAR alumni are then challenged to continue their career preparation and leadership skills by serving as Ambassadors for future SOAR programs. Ambassadors will serve as volunteers and guides for first-year SOAR participants. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Northwestern University | IL | Business | Macroeconomics examines whole economies on the regional, national, and global level. In this discussion-rich seminar, we'll address topics such as globalization, the role of government, human rights, nongovernmental organizations, artificial intelligence and mechanization, and climate change through readings, case studies, discussions, research, and critiques. Design and present an original research project for the course capstone. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Tufts University | MA | Business | The Tufts Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp is a two-week-long immersive experience for high school students interested in learning how to solve big societal problems through new venture creation. Students will learn how to build a new venture from the ground up, whether it is a startup, small business or non-profit. Students will take part in an authentic Tufts experience focused on Entrepreneurship for youth. They will spend time with mentors drawn from Tufts students and alumni who will be your guides to entrepreneurship learning opportunities and resources at Tufts. They will be working in the very same buildings that some of our most successful alumni entrepreneurs got their start. This boot camp is an in-person, synchronous experiential learning experience open to students all over the world. No prior entrepreneurial experience is necessary – all that’s needed is a drive to make a difference and have impact in the world. The Tufts Pre-College Intensive: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp is run in partnership with the Derby Entrepreneurship Center. The Derby Entrepreneurship Center helps develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset among Tufts students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. The center empowers them to embrace their purpose and become impactful leaders through an innovative and entrepreneurial approach via academic courses and co-curricular programming. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Tufts University | MA | Business | Tufts Marketing Essentials is a two-week immersive experience for high school students interested in learning marketing concepts and strategies that they can apply to their own lives and future careers. The skills of marketing touch upon several business and professional domains and can be applied across a range of contexts. From this experience, students will gain an introduction to fundamental marketing concepts and a practical and hands-on approach to the application and use of marketing tools and ideas. They will explore the importance of a marketing orientation and a customer focus and evaluate the range of methods available to the marketer, from traditional marketing to digital marketing. Students will evaluate these various tools and apply them in practice with innovative and exciting practical examples and cases. Our interactive workshops are led by the same professors and thought leaders who teach these concepts to our undergraduate and graduate students. Students will spend time with mentors drawn from Tufts students and alumni who will be their guides to marketing and entrepreneurship learning opportunities and resources at Tufts. This program is run in partnership with Tufts Gordon Institute. For over three decades, Tufts Gordon Institute (TGI) has provided students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead both teams and entire companies. TGI provides students with the practical leadership tools necessary to develop and innovate ideas that will make a difference in the world. Our alumni have become leaders in an array of public, private, and non-profit companies representing all industries from biotech and finance to technology R&D. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Harvard University | MA | Business | The goal of this course is to give broad insight into the micro- and macroeconomic effects of invention and innovation. Nobel Prize Laureate Paul Krugman once noted that while productivity is not everything, it is, in the long run, almost everything. A country's ability to improve its standard of living over time depends almost entirely on its ability to raise its output per worker. Doing so demands leveraging the power of technology in sectors like energy, medicine, and transportation. Innovations in these sectors include drills that can bore deeper, drugs that have a longer shelf life, and airplanes that can fly further—all of which have worked to alter economic status quo. This course explores the consequences—both good and bad—that technological progress has on consumers, firms, and governments. Particular attention is paid to how advances in medicine effect social security, the impact of engine technology on bilateral trade policy, and the effect of automation on wages (such as the company Uber). | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Harvard University | MA | Business | The need to develop personal finance literacy is an increasingly important issue worldwide, especially in the wake of the latest financial shocks and the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The large majority of households do not possess the basic knowledge of financial concepts necessary to effectively manage personal finances and achieve a lifetime of financial well-being. This course aims to bridge this gap by providing students a grounding in the fundamental principles and skills of financial planning. It focuses on the analysis of the major topics of personal finance and stresses the importance of behavioral biases that households confront every day in trying to reach their financial goals. The course is structured to meet the needs and expectations of prospective undergraduate university students, looking to build their skills to create and ensure a financial well-being throughout their lives. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UMASS Amherst | MA | Business | What does it mean to be ethical? Why is ethics important in the business context? What obligations do businesses have to be ethical? If you think these questions are interesting, then this class is for you! This two-week course will look at the role of law and ethics in business decision-making. Students will learn about significant aspects of business law, as well as important ethical frameworks. Additionally, students will explore ethical challenges faced by businesses, looking at the business decisions made by companies like Boeing, Amazon, and Wells Fargo. Students will then get a chance to apply what they have learned to an actual business case, coming up with a solution that is ethical, legal, and financially viable. They will work in teams to put together a power point presentation, which they will present to a panel of judges as the culminating project for the class. This course is led by Prof. Jennifer Merton, faculty advisor for the undergraduate Isenberg Ethics Team at UMass Amherst, which competes in case competitions both nationally and internationally. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMASS Amherst | MA | Business | This hands-on course will guide students to see that entrepreneurship is everywhere and for everyone. Students will be given frameworks to think about creating something new that solves a problem in the world, such as a product, a business, a nonprofit, or any new kind of organization. Working in teams, students will then begin implementing their ideas. We will cover all stages of the entrepreneurial process, from gathering intel in the “real world” to pitching ideas and working with mentors to finding sources of funding. You will learn about local resources that are available to develop your enterprise, including the UMass 3D printing lab, as well as local incubators and accelerators such as Valley Venture Mentors and TechSpring in Springfield, MA. Graduation from this course will be a demonstration of each team's solution to fellow summer program students and UMass Entrepreneurship mentors. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Business | In the Business Academy, you'll attend academic programming between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the weekdays, which will include lectures, guest speakers, hands-on activities, group discussions, and off-site visits. At the end of the day, you'll have opportunities to participate in optional cocurricular events, free time, and residential living activities until curfew. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | Business | The course will seek answers to some of the most pressing questions facing today's world. For example, what are the main challenges international businesses face when navigating the increasing patterns of global interdependence and trade? How are goods, people and ideas moving around the world in new ways? If globalization goes beyond our borders, it underscores the fact that problems such as financial crises, conflicts, and environmental concerns are now experienced on a global scale, affecting countries, businesses and communities. The recent pandemic illustrates how important it is to understand the link between public health and economic activity. This class will be interdisciplinary in nature in order to reflect the challenges international businesses and entrepreneurs face in today's globalized world. This class will therefore examine the intersection of globalization, economic development, political science, the environment and gender issues. Through the use of videos, newspaper articles and other media tools, we will uncover what it means for businesses and individuals to be globally oriented in today's world. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Howard University | DC | Business | Howard University’s School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs introduces students to college life, teamwork, and fundamentals in four growing areas of business: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. Each identified area provides significant opportunities for students to explore careers and progressive opportunities for professional development. The program combines classroom learning from the School of Business faculty, company site visits, and group presentations to prepare students with the practical skills and critical thinking abilities needed to benefit them in their future academic and professional endeavors. Each student in the Summer Enrichment Program will gain access to leadership, team building, college, and cultural enrichment activities. The Summer Enrichment Program will be held in person this year. Students will stay on campus for a week-long experience. The cost of the program is free. Please refer to the university's Policy regarding the Vaccination requirements. https://howard.edu/pandemic-response/covid-19-vaccination-verification In addition, each will register for one of the four distinctive tracks: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. In each track, students will gain valuable exposure to important business topics and methods of analysis from Howard University School of Business professors and professionals in the field. Students will be placed in groups throughout the program to create a business and/or product that solves a problem in their respective fields. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Business | Explore the advantages and challenges of managing your own enterprise in the Entrepreneurship Academy. Our two-week program takes an in-depth look at choosing a start-up, prototype testing, market research, social innovation, global business, and the operations of running your own business. You will have opportunities to hear from and interact with experienced entrepreneurs across different industries to learn about what it takes to become successful in any career path. Bridging theory and practice, you will learn the basics of design thinking and brainstorming; mold your ideas into strong, promising business plans; and participate in teams in a final pitch competition. With an emphasis on personal development, our program incorporates practical, hands-on experience to help you build and improve your public speaking and communications skills, networking strategies, and team-building techniques all while exploring the world of entrepreneurship. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Business | Georgetown's Economics Policy Academy provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the complex role played by states and other governing entities in relation to markets, through the lens of both economics and political science. You will study theoretical concepts from both fields and practice applying them to real-world problems—both in the U.S. and abroad—to assess the situations and evaluate policy solutions. By the end of the program, you will have a deeper understanding of not only the key philosophical and theoretical concepts behind an economic policy which affect all facets of our life, such as price interventions and regulations, but also the main issues the U.S. economy faces today. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The College of William & Mary | VA | Business | This program provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of raising funding for entrepreneurial ventures, particularly focusing on venture capital (VC). Participants will learn about the process of sourcing capital, the dynamics of the venture capital ecosystem, and the essentials of crafting a compelling pitch to secure funding. The curriculum covers topics such as market research, valuation techniques, investor relationships, and post-investment processes. Additionally, the course explores potential college majors and career paths related to entrepreneurship and venture capital. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning through a Final Project, where they will create and present a pitch deck for a business concept to a simulated venture capital firm. With mentoring support and flexible online learning, participants can expect to gain a thorough understanding of the VC landscape and enhance their skills in fundraising and pitching. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from William & Mary. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | VA | Business | In the Business Academy, you'll attend academic programming between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the weekdays, which will include lectures, guest speakers, hands-on activities, group discussions, and off-site visits. At the end of the day, you'll have opportunities to participate in optional cocurricular events, free time, and residential living activities until curfew. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | VA | Business | Hands-on Learning: Participants will engage in interactive lectures, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, gaining a deep understanding of quantitative finance concepts. Bloomberg Certification: Students will have the opportunity to earn a Bloomberg certification, providing them with valuable expertise in utilizing Bloomberg Terminal for financial analysis and market research. Capital IQ Certification: Through guided tutorials and practical sessions, students will also earn a Capital IQ certification, mastering the use of this powerful financial database for investment research and analysis. Coding Skills Development: While some familiarity with coding is required, the program will further enhance students' coding skills, particularly in languages like Python and R, essential for quantitative analysis in finance. | High School (9-12) | Paid | YES |
| UVA Northern Virginia | VA | Business | In just two weeks you’ll gain a new mindset you can use anywhere life takes you. Learn business fundamentals to elevate your problem-solving skills, to grow and strengthen your ideas, and even to launch your own startup. Working on a project of your choosing, you’ll gain important skills in strategy, marketing, accounting, and finance as you develop the broad mindset that will give you the power to accomplish important things on your own and with a team. Great for students preparing to apply to college, curious about the world of business, and interested in knowing what makes great companies thrive and energizes the best teams to accomplish big goals. The McIntire Business Institute will give you a new perspective to pursue pathways in business and beyond. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UVA Northern Virginia | VA | Business | Is it worth spending $6 million on a 30 second Super Bowl ad? What makes you pick one thing over another in the store? How do companies communicate through distinct design choices? In this course, you will learn basic marketing principles and branding strategies. You will analyze the ways in which real companies market their products or services, and they will think deeply about brand equity and product promotion. You will learn how marketing strategies have changed and how the rise of social media has influenced branding and marketing. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in marketing or have a creative entrepreneurial spirit. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The University of Dayton | OH | Business | FABS is an overnight camp offered by UD’s School of Business Administration that provides young women a weeklong immersion into business fundamentals and hands-on experience researching, designing and pitching a business plan with a team of fellow campers. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with faculty, staff and community business professionals while earning three hours of college credit | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Business | By engaging in workshops and other professional development programming with Fisher students, alumni, and faculty, students will be able to walk away feeling well equipped for their college search process and more knowledgeable about business as a potential major. Learn about the resources that support student success at Fisher Understand the college application process at Ohio State Navigate the financial aid process including applying for scholarships and filing the FAFSA Explore business as a potential major and career path | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Business | This one-day Summit prepares and educates young persons about the world of business and introduce attendees to a variety of topics within business and women’s issues in the workplace, while experiencing Ohio State and Fisher College of Business. Interact with successful Fisher alumnae and current students Participate in workshops with top Fisher faculty and company recruiters Cultivate professional development and first-impression skills through etiquette lunch Connect with like-minded individuals interested in business Learn about the college application process and Ohio State | High School (9-12) | Paid | yes |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | Business | Ohio Business Week brings young minds and inspires them to think as entrepreneurs. Through realistic simulations, students get hands-on experience on running a business and the opportunity to practice leadership roles. Throughout the week, each small group of 8-12 students is mentored by a business professional while hearing keynote addresses and specific trainings that guide them into creating their business from concept to reality. After completing Ohio Business Week, students are prepared to succeed in business, in college and in life. Ohio Business Week is centered around teams of students competing in an interactive business simulation that places them in leadership roles of their own company. Students are divided into teams and are responsible for running a company by launching a new product or service. Throughout the week, students are developing their business plans, budgets and marketing strategies. The week culminates by mixing the art of persuasion with sound business tactics as students role play to pitch products to potential investors. Teams are challenged to answer the question—how do you work together with people you’ve never met to make an organization succeed? Each team is assigned a company advisor. The advisor, a community or business professional, acts as a mentor and guides the students through the process. Students learn from keynote speakers, consultants and first-hand experience about leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation in the 21st century workplace. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Ohio University | OH | Business | J'COB (formerly Junior Executives Pre-Business Program) College Experience Summer Program is an ambitious and transformative experiential learning program offered by Ohio University's College of Business. It is a competitive week-long residential experience designed to empower rising high school seniors to become global business leaders. Participants are introduced to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), equipped with creative problem-solving skills, and culminate in a hackathon where they develop innovative business solutions to address real-world challenges aligned with the SDGs. | High School (9-12) | Paid | yes |
| Lycoming and Penn College | PA | Business | Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week provides practical, hands-on education not found in any other business program. Students are immersed in the exciting world of business, and in one short week, they come to understand and appreciate our American free enterprise system, leaving with a newfound passion and clarity for their future. Most students tell us they learned more during one week at PFEW than they have in a classroom for an entire year. That's real impact. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Drexel University | PA | Business | Drexel LeBow’s Camp Business, recently recognized by Forbes as an Innovative Business Summer Programs For High School Students, is a daytime enriching summer program designed to give rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors an intensive introduction to both collegiate and corporate business education — and it shows them that business can be both fun and exciting. Camp Business participants learn the basics of major business disciplines including accounting, marketing, finance and management, as well as the core concepts of business including leadership, professional image, etiquette, team building and strategy. Students also learn about resources essential to business such as the stock market, financial documents and technology. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Business | Designed to provide students with a glimpse of Wharton’s undergraduate curriculum, LBW offers opportunities to learn about leadership in 21st century organizations through a dynamic and rigorous mix of classes with Wharton professors and business leaders, real-time business simulations, and team-building activities. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Business | Essentials of Entrepreneurship provides an immersive introduction to the journey of creating a new venture. With a two-week schedule filled with lectures, recitations, and activities, students will learn how a successful startup is created, as well as obtain core techniques in the areas of user research, opportunity testing, MVP developing, marketing, scaling and exiting. Ultimately, the program will challenge students to collaborate with peers, use innovative thinking, and develop a pitch for an early-stage startup. Whether students plan to start their own company or become an innovator within an established organization, this program will encourage students to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied across numerous fields. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Business | Explore sports analytics in the Moneyball Academy and learn how real-life professionals use computer programming, statistical thinking, and data to make deep discoveries in sports. A strong background in math and a love of sports is welcomed. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Business | This three week hands-on program is designed for students to research, brainstorm, prototype, and design a new to the world product through the lens of the Design Thinking process. Students will gain technical prototyping skills utilizing the Studios@Venture Labs, a collection of workspaces and labs that house digital and analog fabrication technologies that empower students to make their ideas a reality. Students will also be introduced to entrepreneurial concepts on how to launch their idea and create a business around their product. Throughout the program, students will utilize the Design Thinking process to conduct user research to develop ideas for new to the world products – there is no requirement to already have an idea for a product in mind. Students will then work in teams around promising ideas to further develop and prototype the ideas into products as the keystone project for this course. In parallel, students will work on a series of individual prototyping skills building exercises and mini-projects to learn CAD design to utilize laser cutting and 3D printing services. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Business | Essentials of Finance provides an introduction to the theory, the methods and the concerns of the world of finance. Learn about the fundamentals of both personal and corporate finance. Delve into the topics such as the time value of money, the trade-off between risk and return, equities and corporate accounting | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Maryville University | MO | Business | This action packed week gives students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in the fast paced environment of the business of sports. Students will have the opportunity to interact and network with professionals in a variety of positions within the business of sport including a product good company, professional sports, minor league sports, sports commission and college athletics. You’ll be in contact with 36+ industry professionals, including professionals within the following organizations: Rawlings Sporting Goods St. Louis Blues St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Sports Commission Rapsodo WWT Raceway St. Louis City SC Missouri Valley Conference and more! This event is designed for both rising juniors and seniors in high school. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Saint Louis University | MO | Business | The Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy at Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business offers high school students the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship, grow their business skills and develop entrepreneurial ideas each summer. Presented by the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, the camp allows participants to connect with fellow entrepreneurial high school students from around the region, SLU students and some of St. Louis' most successful entrepreneurs while competing in a pitch competition. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MO | Business | Our Exploration Courses provide students the opportunity to experience WashU from home. Through these online, noncredit courses, students immerse themselves in collegiate study through a series of interactive activities, lectures, and discussions with pre-college peers from around the world. Students learn to communicate clearly and thoughtfully on complex topics and build confidence in college-level course work. This program is ideal for students who are looking for the flexibility of an online experience and interested in exploring connections between various fields of study. Exploration Courses are offered asynchronously. This means students will not have set required times to attend class which allows for balancing these courses with other school and extracurricular commitments. Class sizes are small (no more than 15 students) to ensure students receive personalized feedback from instructors. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MO | Business | Gateway to Business is a comprehensive hybrid course that introduces students to business, leadership and teamwork skills development, and career preparedness. This course is designed for high school students who may or may not be interested in pursuing business as a major or minor. Curriculum for the course includes a foundational view of business, creative problem solving, experiential learning, professional communications, career strategies, and the creation of a professional development plan, and entrepreneurship curriculum that includes real-world examples of founding, operating, and exiting a startup, how to think like an entrepreneur and potential career paths. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Washington University in St. Louis | MO | Business | The WashU BOLD@Olin program will immerse you in life-changing opportunities for learning, networking, and personal growth. You’ll learn from Olin Business School faculty, network with current students and accomplished business professionals, gain experience working on case studies, and discover the many areas of study available at WashU Olin. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Tufts University | MA | Business | During the program, rising high school juniors and seniors will experience Tufts University’s distinctive approach to the study of International Relations, earn college credit, and create a path toward future scholastic and professional goals. Students will analyze current events and theoretical frameworks for understanding IR through interactive seminars from experts; interrogate key concepts in small, collaborative discussion sections; begin developing the language and communication skills that form the foundation of international affairs; work together in teams to handle simulated crisis situations; conduct research using academic resources available from Tufts’ Tisch Library; and compose a college-level research paper with guidance from advanced classroom assistants and a research librarian. After two weeks of intensive classes, students will expand their network of peers with a passion for IR and gain insightful mentors while acquiring a deep familiarity with collegiate academics and working with Tufts’ highly distinguished faculty and exceptional resources. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Maryland | MD | Business | Accounting has long been known as the language of business. Like any other language, accounting is an invaluable skill set that can be applied to every aspect of your life. Accounting teaches you a brand-new way of thinking which can be translated to any industry or career. This course will cover how basic financial statements are created, what each statement represents for a company, and how to interpret these financial statements to draw meaningful conclusions and make sound business decisions. This course is good preparation for future introductory accounting courses like BMGT220 Principles of Accounting I. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Business | Designed to help students develop leadership skills in order to identify their personal and professional purpose with an entrepreneurial mindset, and create strategies to develop their abilities and achieve their aspirations. Working in a collaborative group setting, students will identify solutions to problems they find meaningful to solve and will evaluate opportunities, conduct customer discovery, develop a business model, and present a venture pitch. This self-discovery course will introduce the "CEO of ME, Inc." framework and the strategic initiatives matrix and business model canvas, all useful to guide the choices that lie ahead, and to develop win-win relationships. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Lehigh University | PA | Business | The Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive includes: Entrepreneurial design challenges, business hackathon, and team projects that develop solutions for U.S. or international client organizations Deep-dive focus on an area of interest, such as sustainability, population health, or business, led by Lehigh University faculty Core sessions in sustainable design, social entrepreneurship, disruptive leadership, and business ethics Workshops in negotiation, leadership development, CliftonStrengths by Gallup, and public speaking Collaboration with Lehigh’s College of Business, College of Health, Sustainability Office, Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation, Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, and the Mountaintop Initiative Cultural and social activities, local and regional field trips, and connections with university students and Lehigh campus community members | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Boston University | MA | Assorted Programs | Over 23 courses available: 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 noncredit 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. Following the conclusion of your Summer Challenge session(s), a certificate of completion and letters of evaluation from both seminar instructors will be provided to you. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMass Amherst | MA | Assorted Programs | Residential pre-college programs at UMass combine all the major elements of college, including great academics, living in a residence hall, and eating in our award-winning dining commons. Of course, it takes a little help to adjust to life on a college campus, so we have live-in program assistants who are specially trained to help you get used to a new environment. We have lots of fun events in the evenings and on weekends that help you connect with other pre-college students. (ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE) | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMass Amherst | MA | Design | The UMass Amherst Summer Design Academy provides an opportunity for high school students interested in architecture, landscape architecture, urban or interior design to learn more about these professions and experience the kinds of activities that take place in a university design program. The Design Academy's interactive educational experiences include sketching, design exercises, model-making, the introduction to graphic and 3D computer programs, a visit to an architecture office, as well as lectures and reading discussions. Students will create strong portfolio material that can be used for college applications to university design and architectural programs. Students attending the Summer Design Academy in person will receive a materials kit (included in program fees). There are two ways to participate: a residential option for students who will stay on campus for the three weeks. a commuter option for local students who will come in to campus each day. The UMass Department of Architecture is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in higher education, and in the profession of architecture. Several need-based partial scholarships are available for students of color with financial need. Please see Tuition & Fees to learn how to apply. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | Design | This course begins by introducing students to the concept of sustainable development. Development professionals, engineers and city planners interested in sustainability must take a series of factors into consideration when designing products, projects and cities that will have lasting impacts on the planet, human populations and local, national and international economies. As problem solvers, these actors can play a fundamental role in resolving development challenges – or in making them worse. In this class, we will examine what drives the need for environmentally and socially sustainable design, explore leading theories and concepts from the field, and work together to come up with potential solutions to real-world scenarios. Some questions we will discuss are: What does it mean to design products that are good for people and for the planet? How do we build products without negative social and environmental impacts? How can development staff and engineers apply their skills to address problems in developing countries? This course explores these questions through a combination of sustainable design exercises, film excerpts, peer-based activities and instructor lectures. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Hampton university | VA | Political Science | Hampton University’s Young Diplomats Summer Program provides a stimulating and enriching residential experience for rising 10th-12th grade high school students on the beautiful campus of Hampton University. Participants will choose academic tracks in African Language and Culture, Leadership Development, African Diplomacy, Economic Development and Global Affairs to learn how the United States and Africa respond to humanitarian issues and thereby emerge with a greater understanding of how societies help people. Students will also have an opportunity to choose their preference of recreational activities such as, horseback riding, sailing, soccer, or tennis. | High School (9-12) | Paid | no |
| The Ohio State University | OH | English | The Ohio State University Young Writers Workshop is a week-long summer program for high school students in Columbus City Schools, charter schools in the city of Columbus, and (this year, and possibly beyond) students in public schools across Ohio. YWW students live on campus and attend daily workshops and courses taught by Ohio State Department of English creative writing faculty, alumni of our graduate MFA program, and current MFA students. There are also readings, sessions with visiting writers in various fields, and other events, including an open mic reading of the participants’ own work, and (of course!) time for their own writing every day. YWW participants study fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction writing, with a major emphasis in one of those three genres. The program concludes with a capstone event honoring the Young Writers. Each year, 30 students from the application pool are invited to the program. Participants are selected based on the promise of their writing—we don’t ask for grades or letters of recommendation, just a statement of intent and a writing sample—and every admitted student receives a full scholarship. There are no costs associated with participation. | High School (9-12) | Free | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Political Science | Combining lectures, talks by policymakers, visits to a number of foreign Embassies, crisis simulations, and group discussions, Georgetown's Foreign Policy Academy introduces you to the many components that inform and create U.S. foreign policy. Throughout your time in the program, you'll develop your critical thinking and interpretive skills while examining key international crises and world leaders' responses and policy choices in a global arena. You'll also analyze the factors that affect the decision-making process and theories and methods used to formulate and implement policies. By the time you complete the program, you'll have a deeper understanding of American foreign and defense policy, the complexities of terrorism threats, the influence of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks, strategies for aid and democracy-building, and the underpinnings of foreign commerce and trade policies. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Harvard University | MA | History | Every year, criminal organizations like mafias, drug cartels, and street gangs claim hundreds of thousands of lives. Across the developing world—and even in parts of industrialized countries such as Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States—millions more live under the tight control of criminal groups. In such places, it is impossible to fully understand politics, economics, or even day-to-day life without understanding how criminal organizations work—and how they (re-)shape the world around them. This course draws on insights from political science, sociology, and economics to unpack the black box of criminal organizations. The course is organized in three sections. First, we explore the nature and origins of four dominant types of criminal groups: mafias (with a focus on the Sicilian Mafia), trafficking organizations (with a focus on Mexican drug cartels), street gangs (with a focus on MS-13), and prison gangs (with a focus on the Brazilian PCC and American prison gangs). Next, we explore the consequences of criminal organizations for the societies in which they operate, with a focus on violence, governance, corruption, and democracy. Finally, we search for solutions: what, if anything, can governments do to address organized crime effectively? Throughout the course, most of our evidence comes from Latin America—the world's current organized crime hotspot—but we also look at examples from Italy and the United States. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
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| The College of William & Mary | VA | History | Organized by the National Institute of American History & Democracy (a partnership between William & Mary and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation), this program takes the study of history beyond the textbook. You will work with material objects, oral histories and even dig at archaeological sites. You choose from several course options, including Artifacts of American History, The Road to the American Revolution, and The Road to the United States Civil War. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The College of William & Mary | VA | History | The courses offered to Pre-College students are on the same level as courses offered to William & Mary undergraduates. In order to offer these courses, NIAHD has condensed a 13-week semester into 3 weeks. We hold Pre-College students to the same high standard of excellence as all William & Mary students and consistently challenge them to produce their best work. It is an academically rigorous program. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Penn College | PA | Horticulture | Workshops will explore working in greenhouses, floral design, landscape design, landscape equipment operation, and nature walks. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Virginia Tech | VA | Humanities | The Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School for Agriculture (GSA) at Virginia Tech provides academically rigorous educational enhancement for future scientists and leaders of Virginia, the United States, and the world. GSA students interact with and learn directly from internationally known teachers, scientists, and researchers from Virginia Tech, a leading research university. Students attending the Virginia Summer Residential Governor's School for Agriculture at Virginia Tech will be selected from the most able rising juniors and seniors from the Commonwealth's public, private, and home schools. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Northwestern University | IL | Political Science | Read and write critically in this college-level seminar, assessing trends toward nationalism and globalism. Examine China's economic influence, current armed conflicts, global migration, shifting tech and energy markets, Russia's position in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and the role of the United Nations. Students assess individual, national, and international responses to global events. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| University of Maryland | MD | Political Science | Discover what it takes to be a world leader in this hands-on exploration of the field of international relations with this in-person course. Using the major theories of international relations, find out how the international system works in an intensive, interactive exploration. Learn why nations go to war and why they make peace and whether the nature of the international system is inherently hostile or inherently collaborative. Finally, consider how countries react when new issues, threats, risks, and opportunities emerge in the international arena. This course is offered through the Department of Government and Politics in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | Political Science | The Community of Scholars is designed for high school juniors and seniors seeking to deepen their understanding of international affairs and world politics. Admitted students enroll in a three-credit class taught by distinguished AU faculty over three weeks, which includes two weeks of immersive on-campus learning complemented by a dedicated week of asynchronous study. Beyond the classroom, participants will delve into Washington, D.C.'s vibrant landscape, visiting government agencies and organizations, and gaining firsthand insights into the global ecosystem. This experiential component provides invaluable firsthand exposure to the intricate workings of international relations. Upon successful program completion, students will have an official transcript from American University, marking a milestone in their immersive journey and newfound expertise in international understanding. Join us in seizing this exceptional opportunity to elevate your understanding of the world stage. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Political Science | As one of the oldest universities in the world, and long considered a hub for international dialogue, Georgetown is where international leaders often choose to state their positions and calls for action. During the one-week, International Relations Academy, you'll have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned faculty, gain valuable experience, and explore today's global issues and challenges. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Journalism | The Shirley Povich Sports Journalism Summer Camp has become one of the most popular camps for high school students interested in sports media. Students are taught by professionals in the field and gain valuable hands-on, real-world experiences. Held annually in July, the summer camp is for high school students entering grades 9-12 and attracts students from all across the country. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Drexel University | PA | Journalism | This dynamic five-day summer program is cross-presented by Drexel's Department of Politics and Department of Communication, and provides students with an introduction to the exciting and rapidly changing environment of news media and journalism. This is an intensive, hands-on experience where students will learn about the theory and history of media and journalism in Philadelphia, and about relationships between journalism and public relations in today's digital/social media environment. Campers will pitch and produce stories for various local media outlets, including radio stations, newspapers, podcasts, and blogs, amongst others | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Missouri School of Journalism | MO | Journalism | During the workshop, you will learn from the School of Journalism faculty and leading journalism professionals on how to improve your writing, interviewing and storytelling skills. The workshop will also cover techniques for audio, podcasting and video along with learning the tools for being a good investigative reporter. Students will be immersed in learning The Missouri Method of journalism, hands-on learning by doing. Sessions will include exercises for writing and interviewing, plus opportunities for coaching. Bring story ideas you want to develop for next school year, samples of work you want to enhance, or just come and learn as much as you can to make you a better journalist. Original reporting experience will give students real newsroom skills and allow for more creative work. The workshop will also focus on reporting accuracy and covering diverse communities that are often left out of the news coverage. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Missouri School of Journalism | MO | Journalism | During the week-long Investigative Journalism Workshop, students will leave with the skills they need to do their own investigations and be inspired with ideas to take back to their schools. The workshop is taught by investigative reporters who have worked at top news organizations such as The New York Times or ESPN and by experienced Mizzou faculty. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| University of Virginia | VA | Foreign Language | The Summer Language Institute (SLI) is rapid language acquisition. It offers eight-week Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish courses. Students attend classes five days a week and up to seven and a half hours a day. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a student-centered environment. In just two months, students cover two years of language study (12 credits) in French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish and one year (8 credits) in the Chinese and Arabic programs. Whether you are preparing for an experience abroad, undertaking graduate research, pursuing an international career, or exploring a new language and culture, the SLI welcomes you this summer! Check below the languages offered for summer 2024. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Drexel University | PA | Foreign Language | In this weeklong camp, presented by the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, students will be introduced to the many global and cultural facets that Philadelphia has to offer. From French architecture to Chinese, Korean, and West African food, to Japanese art and Latin American dance, students will learn from cultural experts and experience Philadelphia's global culture first-hand through activities and excursions throughout the city and surrounding areas. Students will use their smartphones to document their activities during the week with photography and video and will share these through Cartoneras, a book style originating in Argentina, which they will create and design themselves. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| USC | CA | Law | In “Lawyers, Law, and the Legal Profession,” you will explore U.S. law and the basic structure of the American legal system including how branches of government have shaped history and our daily lives. You will also be introduced to the basic aspects of the legal profession – from the educational training that lawyers receive to the types of roles that lawyers play and the various legal careers that you can pursue. Through lectures, guest speakers, and field trips, the course not only looks at our nation’s governing structure but also the pathways to becoming a lawyer and working in the legal field. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UCLA | CA | Law | Are you a high school student interested in learning more about our nation’s legal system and how attorneys prepare a case for trial? Perhaps you are considering a career in law as a trial attorney, prosecutor, or defense attorney. Maybe you want to build your self-confidence and strengthen your ability to communicate your ideas and opinions to others. If any of these are true, you are the ideal candidate for the UCLA Mock Trial Summer Institute. This week-long program is a great way to broaden your knowledge base, explore college and career options, boost your self-confidence and powers of persuasion – all while making new friends and having fun! Join us online to train with the National Champion UCLA Mock Trial Team Coach and Team Members! Learn effective trial advocacy techniques and improve your public speaking skills. UCLA has won the Collegiate National Championship four times in the last 16 years, more than any other university in the country, and you will have the chance to work with both our coaches and team members. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Stanford | CA | Law | Intensive Law & Trial will provide students with academic and career insights into the field of law by allowing them to step into the roles of prosecution and defense legal teams to try a case in the courtroom. Prepare and take your case to court. Grapple with ethical issues, craft oral arguments, question witnesses – all while striving for the ultimate outcome of a courtroom trial simulation. Endorsed by the American Mock Trial Association, the conference combines engaging faculty discussion, analysis of important case studies, real-world guest speakers and enriching off-campus field trips. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of the Pacific | CA | Law | In this unique, immersive two-week program, students will learn about the law and legal careers, guided by experienced faculty and aided by JD and other students from the McGeorge School of Law. The course will offer a wide range of guest speakers, interactive exercises and some field trips to give students a sense of the broad range of important skills and experiences in the lives of lawyers and legal professionals. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Illinois Tech | IL | Law | Are you curious about civic engagement, law, or our democracy…becoming an activist, lawyer, or engaging on political and social issues? The goal of this week-long course is to enhance skill sets that are essential for students to progress successfully in academic and professional settings. Participants will experience interactive sessions focused on an exploration of governance, rights, and justice that will develop their communication, critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Through this uniquely designed curriculum, the Civics, Democracy, and Law Summer Legal Academy will inspire participants to pursue higher education and careers in government, law, politics, and public policy as well as equip them with the knowledge to become active participants in American civic and democratic institutions. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Illinois Tech | IL | Law | The goal of this week-long course is to enhance skill sets that are essential for students to progress successfully in academic and professional settings. Participants will experience interactive sessions focused on an exploration of governance, rights, and justice that will develop their communication, critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. Through this uniquely designed curriculum, the Civics, Democracy, and Law Summer Legal Academy will inspire participants to pursue higher education and careers in government, law, politics, and public policy as well as equip them with the knowledge to become active participants in American civic and democratic institutions. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Saper Law | IL | Law | The Saper Law Immersion Program is a week-long summer camp that offers high school and college students the opportunity to explore a variety of legal career paths. Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law Offices, will teach the 2024 Saper Immersion Program with the assistance of other Saper Law attorneys. In addition, guest speakers from start-ups, non-profits, and other law firms will also present to the class. Visit our website to read past reviews and explore our photo gallery. Past guest lecturers have included: former Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Government Attorneys for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, In-House Counsel at United Airlines and Fin-tech company Avant, former Counsel for the Jerry Springer Show, as well as criminal, civil rights, environmental, immigration, employment, estate, family and regulatory lawyers from a variety of firms. The program has been profiled by the Chicago Law Bulletin, Tech.Co, Chicago Lawyer Magazine, and Built in Chicago. ---- Saper Law is an intellectual property, social media, entertainment, and business law firm with headline grabbing clients and cases. Learn more about us by visiting: www.saperlaw.com | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Harvard University | MA | Law | This course introduces students to the US legal system by considering several central or important procedural and substantive aspects of American law. Included among the topics covered are the basic structure and function of US legal institutions; basics of subject matter and personal jurisdiction of American courts; the interaction of state and federal law in the American system of federalism; selected doctrines of constitutional law; selected topics pertaining to the American criminal and civil justice systems; and trial by jury. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Harvard University | MA | Law | This course provides a broad introduction to American constitutional law and to contemporary debates about civil rights and civil liberties in the United States. Students learn about fundamental principles of constitutional interpretation, the basic legal limitations on governmental power, the relationship between law and society, and arguments around controversial topics such as free speech, freedom of religion, and government surveillance. In the process, students also deepen their understanding of US politics and see how the judiciary often functions as a key player in our political system. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Harvard University | MA | Law | This course offers an overview of the many ways in which technology has empowered youth to become critically engaged within concepts of education, law, business, and science. Using intellectual property (IP) as a mechanism to study innovation, we examine how generation Z has contributed to creating a market by which they are immensely in a prime position to lead future generations. The course considers artificial intelligence (AI) and IP from a legal and educational standpoint, focusing primarily on creative, ethical norms for AI advances while driving the discussion on what it means to be future leaders of this emerging technology. This interactive course includes readings, films, and visits to some of Harvard University's top AI-driven and innovation research centers. Further, students design their own AI-IP project to include legal protections and ethical considerations. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Harvard University | MA | Law | This course explores the tapestry of the American legal system through the lens of historical change. We dive into pivotal moments in the nation's history, examining how landmark court cases, constitutional debates, legislation, and the daily operation of the law have reflected and shaped the nation's development. We begin with the colonial period and the English roots of America's unique common law system. Then, we go through the nineteenth century, looking at cases from Marbury v. Madison to Dred Scott v. Sandford and Plessy v. Ferguson. Finally, we unpack the tumultuous changes of the twentieth century and discuss recent court cases, the modern legal profession, and the relationship between law and politics. Through analysis and engaging conversations, students understand the evolution of the contemporary legal system and its historical context, which equips them to study for a potential career as a historian, a lawyer, or both. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Law | This 2-Week Academy serves as an introduction to the multiple pathways that you can take toward the creation of a more just and humane world. Grounded in both the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCML) and the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement framework, this academy will provide you with content and context to support your understanding of the injustices and structural oppression perpetuating harm in our society. We will focus on the HOW: the intersecting and necessary ways to create social change through community-engaged research; community organizing and activism; direct service; decolonial philanthropy; advocacy for public policy; and social entrepreneurship for the common good. Through this exploration, you will develop a self-awareness of your own strengths and capacities for participation in work for social change. These two weeks will also provide you the opportunity to explore how your future college studies and careers can contribute to combating injustice and building peace. Taking advantage of our location in Washington, DC, you will learn directly by engaging with diverse stakeholders from colleagues at policy think tanks to local, national, and international organizations committed to civil, economic, and human rights. Through site visits, you will also experience Washington, DC, beyond the monuments, and learn about its rich social justice history and the city’s current challenges around racism and inequity. Experiential hands-on activities will provide opportunities for practice in public speaking, facilitation, project design, and listening, led by undergraduate mentors and Georgetown faculty. Your community will be peer high school students, Hoya mentors, and social justice educators from Georgetown University and Washington, DC. This program concludes with designing a student organization that has a mission to enact social change around a social injustice through at least one of the pathways and grounded in the SCML. Due to the nature of this program, not all students will do the same off-sites. You will earn the certificate based on your full two-week engagement, participation, and attendance. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland at College Park | DC | Law | NYLF Law & CSI may be the single most valuable opportunity you receive as a high school student. Through hands-on evidence analysis and courtroom or forensic simulations, you will gain the edge you need for college and a future career in law or crime scene investigation. You will choose to participate in either a legal or CSI track during the program, which will allow you to explore the world of law and crime scene investigation in a way that goes far beyond the classroom. At NYLF Law & CSI, you will cover the entire judicial process in-depth; from the discovery of a crime, through collecting and analyzing all of the evidence, to preparing for the courtroom process, and taking part in the criminal trial. As a student focusing on law, you will visit a local courthouse where you will observe proceedings and perform a mock trial. You'll also receive an introduction to the law school trajectory from law school professionals and discover the specialty career paths available in this exciting field. As a student pursuing CSI, you will attend an interactive panel with university professors and forensic scientists, who will discuss the latest high-tech applications used during criminal investigations, and discover the career paths that may shape your future. In addition to experiencing college life at the University of Maryland, you'll visit George Mason University for a behind-the-scenes college experience, including an admissions workshop and a campus tour, giving you new insight into the university admissions process and campus life | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Law | Explore all roles of a challenging case acting as defense attorneys, prosecutors, witnesses, jurors, or judge Develop your legal skills by researching evidence, crafting arguments, and preparing and examining witnesses Experience a unique view of the legal profession that is personal and insightful from seasoned lawyers or legal scholars Gain insight into the wide range of career options in the legal field | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Law | This program provides a deep dive into the legal profession, offering insights into the daily life of attorneys and the workings of the justice system. Participants will learn to make fact-based arguments, evaluate evidence, and distinguish between intellectual and emotional decisions. The curriculum covers topics such as the definition of crime, the role of ethics in the legal system, and the process of analyzing evidence in criminal cases. Through real-world case studies, including the infamous Lululemon case, participants will examine how attorneys construct arguments, analyze evidence, and navigate ethical dilemmas. Additionally, the program explores potential college majors and career paths related to law, such as becoming a lawyer, judge, paralegal, or law clerk. Participants will benefit from gaining the skills to ask the right questions, separate evidence from emotion, understand the dynamics between defense and prosecution, and successfully debate their side of an argument. The course culminates in a Final Capstone Project where participants assume the role of a judge and issue a court opinion based on a case involving looting during a state emergency. With mentoring support and flexible online learning, participants can expect to gain valuable insights into the legal profession and enhance their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from Georgetown University. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Law | In the American Politics Academy, you’ll take an in-depth look at the three branches of government through a blend of lectures and debate exercises. You’ll learn about the important role that political parties, public opinion, and special interest groups can have on shaping political behavior and decisions while exploring how America’s changing culture impacts political movements and, ultimately, federal, state, and local policies. You’ll have opportunities to hear from key elected officials, Capitol Hill staff, lobbyists, and policymakers who will join class discussions on congressional campaigns, legislative priorities, and emerging national issues. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | Law | Fundamentals of Law will introduce you to the American legal system, law, the role of the lawyer, and legal writing. We will learn about the structure and function of the legal system, and look at the process of resolving grievances through the courts. Additionally, we will review the key substantive areas in criminal and civil law, highlighting controversial issues in each. Finally, we will learn about the different roles that lawyers and judges can play, as well as their unique ethical obligations. Throughout the course, you will learn how to use legal terminology, conduct legal writing, and examine the many interesting facets of the American legal system. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Law | From nationally recognized attorneys and prosecutors to politicians and judges, many of the nation's lawmakers and legal experts received their education at Georgetown. As a student in the Law Academy, you will follow in the footsteps of these distinguished legal professionals and explore your passion for the law with expert faculty, enthusiastic mentors, and talented peers who share your interests. Through lectures, guest speakers, and discussion sections, our program offers not only an introduction to jurisprudence but also a look at how laws are adjudicated and administered. You’ll examine the most controversial issues of our day and explore how America's legal institutions change as popular values, standards, and perspectives evolve. You will also learn from Georgetown University faculty and other legal experts, and get a chance to sample the Georgetown undergraduate experience. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| George Mason University | VA | Law | We have two different levels of class for this summer, Casual and Competitive! Our casual classes are for students with no debate experience who do not plan on joining a debate team in the future. This class will focus on introducing students to effective public speaking, political discussion and analysis, and refutation. Our competitive classes are for students of any experience level who plan on joining a debate team, or are already on a debate team. These classes will focus on preparing students for debating at tournaments in the future. We will teach students in the policy debate style. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Ohio University | OH | Law | The Summer Law & Trial Institute is a two-week program that aims to increase understanding of the law and its possibilities among Ohio high school students from Southeast Ohio. The program also seeks to foster an interest in all aspects of legal education, service, and issues, and to create the next generation of legal, advocacy, and community professionals. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| The City of Dayton | OH | Law | The Legal Immersion Program offers an experience where students will gain exposure to various aspects of the legal system and potential career paths. This program, created by University of Dayton student Havana Glover in association with University of Dayton School of Law and the Dayton Public Schools aims to provide students from underrepresented backgrounds with valuable insights into the legal field. By participating in this program, students will have the chance to: Learn about the legal system: Gain a foundational understanding of basic legal concepts through interactive sessions and engaging workshops. Attend law school classes: Experience a taste of law school by attending select University of Dayton law classes. Engage with legal professionals: Interact with local judges, magistrates, and attorneys, who will share their experiences and insights. Participate in mock jury selection: Get hands-on experience in the jury selection process, offering a unique glimpse into trial procedures. Receive guidance and mentorship: Benefit from a mentorship program, where students will be paired with a University of Dayton School of Law student mentor and a local attorney mentor for guidance and support. Explore University of Dayton scholarships: Learn about available scholarships and the application process for aspiring law students. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| CWRSOL, CSUCOM, UASOL | OH | Law | This is a one-week summer immersive dedicated to the exploration of the legal profession. Participants spend five, five-hour days exploring self-advocacy in an interactive student-led engagement style, mock law school classes on campus, panel discussions, and mentorship. Participants are eligible to reapply for program participation, through eligibility years. While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, placement priority is granted to those who submit applications by May 5th. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | Law | At Pre-Law Camp you’ll have the chance to hear from law students, law professors, and other legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines within the field including criminal law, corporate law, and public interest law. Campers will learn about legal concepts and language, explore a law library, and test their skills in CRITICAL THINKING AND LEGAL WRITING, AND ADVOCACY exercises. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UPenn | PA | Law | The Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy is a rigorous academic program that gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to experience law school at a world-class university. This three-week intensive academy provides you with a well-rounded introduction to the American legal system and how law is practiced in the United States. The third week of this program exposes students to various timely and specialized fields of law, such as business & entrepreneurship law, environmental law, human rights & immigration law, and technology, privacy, & intellectual property law.* | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation | MO | Law | SLA collaborates with local law firms, courts, and other legal entities to provide students with a dynamic, paid summer program. SLA works within PREP-KC's six school districts and three charter schools (Allen Village, Center, Independence, KCKPS, KCPS, Grandview, Guadalupe Centers, and Hickman) to select juniors and seniors in high school as SLA Scholars. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Law | Discover what it takes to be a world leader in this hands-on exploration of the field of international relations with this in-person course. Using the major theories of international relations, find out how the international system works in an intensive, interactive exploration. Learn why nations go to war and why they make peace and whether the nature of the international system is inherently hostile or inherently collaborative. Finally, consider how countries react when new issues, threats, risks, and opportunities emerge in the international arena. This course is offered through the Department of Government and Politics in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Tufts University | MA | Law | Join Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life for an exciting, engaging, two-week summer program created for those who want to develop their leadership skills while making a difference in the world and in their communities. The program will equip students with the civic skills and knowledge to analyze systemic social issues, work collaboratively, and emerge as change agents who can inspire others. Just five miles northwest of Boston, Tufts University’s Medford / Somerville vibrant campus sits on a hill overlooking the city. Tufts’ location offers the optimal combination of a relaxed and safe campus environment that is close enough to Boston to take advantage of everything the city has to offer! Much more than a traditional college readiness program, Leadership for Social Change will enable participants to work together to develop the skills and knowledge to enact social change in their own communities — now and in the future. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Leadership | Junior Leadership is a small group of future outdoor leaders, experiencing all that Adventures has to offer while fostering their own leadership goals. This dynamic camp will expose participants to all of our program areas – both on land & water – and a variety of instructional & leadership styles. Focal areas will include group management, teaching & learning styles, facilitation skills, and child development. Junior Leaders will observe and support other programs, develop leadership goals, and cultivate relationships to last a lifetime. Junior Leaders are our rockstar campers, role models for our younger community members and future staff to look up to. As such, Junior Leaders agree to a Code of Conduct while participating in this two-week camp. | Middle School (6-8) | Free | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Leadership | Senior Leaders are campers who are applying and refining their leadership and instructional skills in the outdoor industry. Under the supervision of our talented instructors, Senior Leaders will select a skill area from our program offerings where they will develop and achieve leadership goals. Senior Leaders are often our oldest campers, often future team members for our highly-skilled staff. They are campers who are interested in a future instructing in the Adventure or Outdoor industry, and are ready to begin to develop those skills. | Middle School (6-8) | Free | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Leadership | Campers In Leadership Training (CILTs) participate in leadership lessons focused on working with youth and learning general job skills at their chosen summer camp: Blue Camp, Explorer Camp, or University Village Albany (UVA) Summer Camp. The program concentrates on building a camper’s communication skills within both large and small groups, professionalism, career and self-development, teamwork, critical thinking, technology, confidence, discipline, and initiative. From activities such as lesson planning to mock interviews, the campers develop the necessary skills to become a part of Berkeley Youth Recreation’s future camp staff or obtain employment elsewhere. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | No |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | CA | Leadership | Urban Trailblazers (UTB) is a youth leadership program designed for middle school-age youth. We welcome 44 young people from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds to experience their local, state, and national parks over the course of six weeks in the summer. This includes overnight camping at Rob Hill and our National Park. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Chicago | IL | Leadership | The one-week Parrhesia Ambassador Program aims to introduce pre-college students, who are earlier in their academic journey, to the fundamental principles and practices that prepare students to communicate in a variety of contexts. Course assignments and exercises actively engage students in the rhetorical process of argument construction and presentation preparation and delivery. Selected participants will be tasked with serving as ambassadors and changemakers by sharing the principles of discourse and freedom of expression in their schools and communities. The program will be hosted on-campus, and program participants must reside in campus housing for the duration of the program. This course is being offered at no cost to selected participants. This program will be hosted twice: once during the week of July 7 - July 12, and again during the week of July 14 - July 19. Students will need to select which week they prefer on the application, and are only eligible to participate one time in this program. | Middle School (6-8) | Free | Yes |
| University of Chicago | IL | Leadership | Outstanding students who are engaged in Black/African American communities are invited to apply for an opportunity to participate in a week-long enrichment program featuring interdisciplinary classes with leading faculty, tours of UChicago’s cutting-edge research facilities, and college application workshops. Students will also be exposed to the kinds of opportunities available in a large urban center for academic work and professional development through activities that showcase the city of Chicago. In the past, students have been able to attend improv shows, baseball games, architecture boat tours, and eat at some of Chicago’s most notable restaurants. | High School (9-12) | Free | |
| Northwestern University | IL | Leadership | A skill-building course in the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 2 weeks with live online class meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CDT (UTC-05:00). Students should expect 6-7 hours of independent course work per week. Broadcasting executive Donald McGannon noted Leadership is action, not position. Learn how to build networks and consensus, tackle difficult decisions, use creative problem solving, and lead meaningful dialogue. Come away with skills and strategies to take your leadership capacity to the next level. This course builds on the concepts introduced in Leadership for Today and provides opportunities to explore advanced skill building and practices. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | |
| Northwestern University | IL | Leadership | A Humanities-focused course within the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 2 weeks with live online class meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10AM - 12PM CDT (UTC-05:00). How do world leaders balance their country's national interests while being part of a global community? Through case studies on issues like security, human rights, global trade, and the environment, explore how leaders make decisions that affect our global community as well as the everyday lives of citizens. Gain practice in weighing priorities, analyzing resource availability, and taking action when the stakes are high. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | |
| Tufts University | MA | Leadership | There has never been a more pressing time to study the intersection of environmental change and social equity to learn how you can make a difference! Students will apply an interdisciplinary case-study approach to the social, ecological, and political facets of contemporary environmental issues; learn the principles and key concepts of environmental change and resilience from experts in many fields; and gain hands-on knowledge of techniques for environmental data collection, analysis and visualization. Topics span from resilient water infrastructure to climate activism and environmental justice. Students will actively participate in community responses to climate change through a series of socio-environmental field trips with Boston-area organizations. Working in small teams, students will identify a socio-environmental research question, gather and analyze data on the subject, and synthesize their findings into a college-level capstone project. The Climate Resilience Institute is hosted by the Tufts Environmental Studies Program. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Leadership | The Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) at Georgetown University is a unique leadership program designed for high school students ready to discover their capacity for leadership. PALS at GU offers a rich curriculum that includes workshops on digital advocacy, storytelling, and project development aimed at transforming passion into action. Students are mentored in leadership skills, effective communication, and resilience, preparing them for a pitch session that showcases their projects. The program also emphasizes networking, self-care, and diversity, culminating in a trip to Washington, D.C., to inspire civic engagement and leadership. Exciting News! NVEEE is now a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), making the hours you earn at PALS, qualify for the award. Participants aged 14-15 earn bronze awards at graduation; those 16-19 need 100 hours. Multiple PALS attendance can boost hours. Jr. Counselors receive PVSA recognition, too. For higher awards, contact us for pre-PALS volunteering. Awards include an official PVSA pin, coin, medallion, a personalized certificate, and a letter from President Biden. The program is intricately woven with workshops that inspire students to harness the power of their personal stories for advocacy, teaching them the art of storytelling to captivate and mobilize support for their causes. In an era dominated by digital platforms, “Digital Advocacy 101” empowers participants with the know-how to leverage social media ethically and effectively, transforming them into savvy advocates for their chosen causes. Central to the PALS experience is the “Project Kickstart: From Passion to Action” workshop, a cornerstone that bridges the gap between passion and practice. Here, students are mentored through the stages of project development—from ideation to execution—culminating in a pitch session that not only showcases their visionary projects but also marks the beginning of their journey from passionate individuals to impactful community leaders. Moreover, PALS at GU delves into the nuances of leadership styles, effective communication, conflict resolution, and resilience building. These sessions are designed to mold students into versatile leaders capable of navigating the complexities of team dynamics, public speaking, and negotiation, enhancing their personal and professional growth. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Virginia | VA | Leadership | Based on the firm belief that young people can make a positive difference in their communities, Sorensen engages Virginia high school students in public policy challenges facing the Commonwealth and prepares them for civic leadership. The High School Leaders Program is designed to: Prepare future leaders for ethical and responsible citizenship and public service in the Commonwealth of Virginia Connect Virginia’s youth leaders with peers from different regions of the state, backgrounds, and philosophies and with current leaders in Virginia's public, private, and non-profit sectors Energize our democratic republic system of government by promoting civic engagement among youth leaders Help students become effective advocates in their communities and schools through a curriculum that offers the practical skills and political knowledge. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Northwestern University | IL | Business | A business-focused course in the Leadership Intensive series. This course is 2 weeks with live online class meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CDT (UTC-05:00). Students should expect 6-7 hours of independent course work per week. Explore some of the world's most urgent social problems and ways they are being addressed through creativity and capital. Draw from cases studies, lessons from emerging entrepreneurs, and group collaboration to design your own social innovation. Develop and pitch your business plan for a problem that inspires you to take action! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | |
| Northwestern University | IL | Law | The FBI estimates that a violent crime is committed 24.3 seconds in the United States. Criminology equips us with the framework to understand how crimes are defined, measured, and prevented. Draw from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, forensics, and legal studies to evaluate theories of criminal behavior. Analyze the effects of crime upon individuals and societies to create a capstone project. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Missouri School of Journalism | MO | Business | This intensive workshop is meant to give students a taste of modern advertising agency life, the roles they may pursue within the field in the future, the challenges professional communicators face creating effective and meaningful campaign work for modern clients, and the fun that can be had solving those challenges. In one short, action-packed week, students will learn the ins-and-outs of a career path in strategic communication through hands-on projects led by industry experts and thought leaders. Using the Missouri Method of learning-by-doing, students will be busy exploring how creative production, copywriting, design, public relations, and project management work to solve the complex communication needs of major modern brands. Students will gain insight and expert knowledge through presentations given by experts working in the field on top brands at top national agencies. Projects will be guided by those same professionals and stress the importance of working together to create a single, clear, and engaging piece of creative communication based on strategic insights. The workshop will feature a combination of engaging presentations, question-and-answer sessions with visiting experts, field exercises, group project work, and personal exploration and reflection. The workshop concludes with a final presentation of the student work. Students will walk away from the experience knowing how each individual role within a modern agency contributes to the final product, what it’s like to work with peers to solve creative problems, and with a final product that can be used as a potential portfolio piece. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Drexel University | PA | Matematics | Drexel’s Mathematics Department will lead students on a fascinating journey into the world of cryptography, the art of secret communication through coding and decoding. This cryptic and highly specialized technique involves the skillful transformation of plain messages into enigmatic text, rendering them comprehensible only to their intended recipients. In an age marked by the widespread use of modern communication technologies, the need for security in transmitting vital messages over the Internet has become a paramount concern. Future James Bond’s will have the opportunity to utilize software such as Excel or python. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMass Amherst | MA | Journalism | Love sports? Love broadcast journalism? Then this 2-week hands-on sports broadcasting program at UMass Journalism will rock your world! Learn the basics of sports broadcasting in our new state-of-the-art broadcast studio with experienced UMass Amherst Journalism faculty as your teachers. You will: Do a live streamed sports talk show Anchor and report on a TV sportscast Learn how to generate story ideas, do interviews, write scripts, run camera, video/audio editing and on-air/on-camera presentation Cover actual sports stories in the Amherst area to gain experience in the field Learn how to use our cutting-edge cameras, editors and live-streaming equipment Have a great time with new friends in the process | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | Journalism | This week-long course teaches aspiring writers to transform their ideas and stories into compelling written works, along with what it takes to publish and professionalize their work. Students generate, refine, and polish their stories, poems, and essays during the program through workshops and tutorials; will have the opportunity to read their work at the famous D.C. literary hub, Busboys and Poets; and will have their work published in the program’s annual literary magazine | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| George Mason University | VA | Journalism | WJMC is a week-long experiential learning program for highly engaged high school students. Students will experience an integrated and forward-thinking approach to journalism and media while acquiring valuable “in-the-trenches” knowledge. Curriculum includes hands-on learning with industry leaders, award-winning journalists, international media outlets, and Washington insiders. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Ohio University | OH | Journalism | The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s annual workshop for high school journalism students and advisers started in 1946 and is one of the oldest programs in the nation. The School of Journalism at Ohio University offers high school students and teachers the opportunity to interact with our faculty and professional journalists while learning journalism’s established practices and latest innovations in a campus setting. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Ohio University | OH | Journalism | The High School Media Workshop is a hands-on creative opportunity to explore your production passion. This overnight, on-campus experience will allow you to work with other high school students to create original work in the OHIO studio and lab spaces. The workshop includes overnight accommodations and dining on campus to immerse you in the Athens student environment. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | Journalism | During this four-day camp students will develop journalism and storytelling skills across multiple platforms. Such platforms include video, audio, print, digital, and social media. Students will learn skills through hands-on activities in BGSU’s state-of-the-art facilities. Students will learn and enhance basic reporting skills as well as technical skills involving capturing and editing video, capturing and editing audio, creating social media content, audio broadcasting, video broadcasting, writing, and storytelling. After a day of skills training, students will “learn by doing,” working in teams to create multimedia packages as well as having the opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | Journalism | Spend the week creating content for YouTube, Twitch & all social media platforms from the state-of-the-art production facilities at BGSU. Learn more about livestreaming and content production with hands-on activities in audio, video, chroma key, multi-camera production, lighting, audience development, and more. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Students interested in medicine, the behavioral sciences, or life sciences will learn how the structure and function of the nervous system relates to human memory, learning, emotions, and sensations; and how psychologists understand normal and abnormal behaviors in terms of these processes. Over the last twenty years, knowledge of the brain has been greatly enhanced by the development of new neuroscience tools and techniques to examine neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and neurophysiology. Students will learn how to interpret results of brain imaging and neuropsychological tests, which are used to probe the functioning of the human brain in both normal and abnormal states. Students will also learn about the value of animal models to understanding brain structure and function. They will perform simulations of brain and spinal cord of sheep dissections; and study the structure of nerve cells (neurons) and nerve pathways that connect our extremities to the central nervous system via the peripheral nervous system. The neurons of these systems are able to conduct signals based both on electrical current and chemically-mediated neurotransmitter-receptor mechanisms. Students will read primary literature and design experiments to test their own hypotheses on how changes in neurotransmitter levels affect behavior and nervous system development. Students will be able to apply what they learn to what is known about psychological conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, and depression. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UCLA | CA | Political Science | Students will receive foreign policy briefings from UCLA experts on topics like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, foreign policy in the 2024 US Presidential election, how terrorist organizations work, the politics of immigration, and the role of international law in US courts. Students will also work on group projects that entail writing and presenting reports on critical foreign policy problems and how they can best be addressed. These final presentations will be shared with a public audience in a capstone culminating event. Students will leave the program with a strong understanding of World Politics, five units of letter grade or pass/no pass college credit to use towards their high school or Bachelor degrees, and a mentor who can attest to their readiness for college-level studies | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UCLA | CA | Political Science | The Political Science Department is offering a 3 week program with introductory coursework in American Politics as well as career panel component, bringing special guests to speak on the field and various career paths one can take with a Political Science degree. Students will leave the program with a strong understanding of American Politics, five units of either letter grade or pass/no pass college credit to use towards their Bachelor/High School degrees, mentors in the grad and undergraduate levels, and an idea of how far-reaching political thought/influence is in our society. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| USC | CA | Political Science | Are you interested in pursuing a future in politics and public service? But what does this mean exactly? Of course, we immediately think about being a politician, but politics is so much more than senators and presidents. It’s about getting involved in making changes that can have a real impact on your community. Do you care about issues such as homelessness, gun violence, the environment, civil rights, international aid, healthcare, foreign policy, racial justice, gender equality, or education? Do you want to study these subjects and perhaps pursue a career in them? This course will offer a realistic view of what it is like to work in politics and the nonprofit industries. We’ll explore WHY you should consider working in public service, WHAT kinds of careers are available, and HOW you can best prepare to land those jobs of your dreams. In addition to learning through our incredible USC network, upon completion of this course, you’ll earn a certificate to add to your college applications. You’ll also gain a better understanding of who you want to be, what you want to study during your college experience, and the many opportunities to participate in government, community, and advocacy. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola Marymount | CA | Political Science | Projections show that the United States is quickly becoming a minority-majority nation. U.S. Census data suggests that by 2044, over half of the population will be non-white. Given these projections, it is important that we understand how different groups interact with one another socially and politically. Academic research often focuses on white-minority relations, yet given future demographics, it is of growing importance to understand intra-minority relations. We will begin by focusing on the important issues and topics that different groups encounter in the US. After grounding the groups in their individual contexts, we will take on various political issues to determine how they work together (or against each other). The will focus on race, gender, class, and other aspects of our identities that intersect in unique ways to influence our political preferences. During this course, we will examine how these intersecting identities affect political behavior. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| USC | CA | Political Science | Are you interested in what causes war and how we can make the world more peaceful? Are you considering a career in diplomacy, law, conflict resolution, humanitarian aid, environmental protection, human rights, or politics? In the “International Relations” course, you will examine the causes of war and what constitutes successful conflict resolution. You will examine the different stages of conflict and then apply them to the areas of the globe that have experienced war and violence. The course also allows you to study the economic causes of conflict and explore the role of individuals, popular culture, peace initiatives, governments, and international organizations. Throughout, you will develop a case study of a real conflict in the world, examining its causes and proposing a peace agreement and suggestions to resolve the conflict. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Stanford | CA | Political Science | Plan your summer around international relations. Learn about the unique relationships that impact society, culture, politics, and more. Choose from a wide variety of courses such as Introduction to International Relations and United Nations Peacekeeping. This program is currently open to undergraduate, graduate, and gap year students. Our high school program is currently at capacity. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UCLA | CA | Political Science | Join us this summer for our Immersive International Studies Summer Institute, two consecutive week-long intensive programs for high school students who are interested in international issues, history, government, and role-play utilizing the innovative pedagogy of Reacting to the Past (RTTP), an award-winning series of immersive sessions (or “games”) that actively engage students in their own learning with its emphasis on research, writing, and oral argumentation. Students assume the roles of historical characters, bringing their character alive in order to explore pivotal moments in history, all while receiving guidance in practicing critical thinking and reading as well as argumentative speaking and writing. This Summer Institute emphasizes active learning to develop an understanding of international issues and developing a diverse skill set such as persuasive speaking, critical thinking, research skills, problem-solving, teamwork, expository writing, and leadership skills. Reacting to the Past is a series of historical role-playing games that explore important ideas by re-creating the contexts that shaped them. Students are assigned roles, informed by texts set in particular moments of intellectual and social turmoil. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Chicago | IL | Political Science | Outstanding students who share the Neubauers’ commitment to Hispanic/Latino communities are invited to apply for an opportunity to participate in a week-long enrichment program featuring interdisciplinary classes with leading faculty, tours of UChicago’s cutting-edge research facilities, and college application workshops. Students will also be exposed to the kinds of opportunities available in a large urban center for academic work and professional development through activities that showcase the city of Chicago. In the past, students have been able to attend improv shows, baseball games, architecture boat tours, and eat at some of Chicago’s most notable restaurants. | High School (9-12) | Free | |
| Morgan State University | MD | Political Science | The Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences (SAAMS) Program is a rigorous academic enrichment program designed to foster excitement among high school students in Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Computer Science. This pipeline program is within in the Department of Mathematics. The goal of the SAAMS program is to help increase the number of students who will enter mathematics and actuarial science fields. SAAMS students are exposed to interdisciplinary approaches to learning and furthering their education. Students attend Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Computer Science classes. Applicants are selected through a competitive application and interview process, and applicants who are accepted into the SAAMS Program are rewarded a stipend. Students experience program-related field trips and professional development sessions. We look forward to hearing from you! *Please note that this program's modality will be primarily virtual. However, if conditions allow, the final week of the program will be held on campus with room and board provided for the participants. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Maryland | MD | Political Science | Did you know that UMBC has one of the top 5 debate teams in the country? Learn the art of persuasion and how to craft a winning argument. This session will explore debate strategies and techniques. Have a fantastic time arguing, discussing current events and engaging in spirited debates over all kinds of topics. Through preparation of arguments, learn the art of persuasion, practice research skills and develop the ability to think like a historian. Students will explore topics of debate including gun control, immigration, limits to the freedom of speech, American foreign relations, and other topics related to political current events. There will also be a student-choice debate which is a lot of fun. | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| University of Maryland | MD | Political Science | Are you interested in debate, and want to experience what happens in a courtroom first hand? Do you think you have a future in law? Mock Trial is a simulation of a courtroom trial with, judge jury, prosecution and defense! This interactive course is designed to introduce high school students to the concepts of legal reasoning and argument in a fun and engaging platform. Learn the basics of law. Examine legal procedures and explore the court system by taking part in a Mock Trial. The class becomes the courtroom and students take on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, judge and jury. Trials will involve mock criminal cases as well as historical cases in American and World History. By weaving in historical cases, students will gain a deeper understanding of social studies while having fun. This hands on, fun, participatory learning experience gives students an opportunity to delve into simulated cases and reach a verdict. Open to all levels of skill and experience. "Your Honor, court is in session"! | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| University of Maryland | MD | Political Science | This course is an immersive experience in international diplomacy, designed to replicate the functions of the United Nations. Students will assume the roles of delegates representing different countries and engage in simulated diplomatic negotiations, debates, and discussions. The course aims to develop a deep understanding of global issues, enhance research and public speaking skills, and foster the ability to collaborate on complex international challenges. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| American University | DC | Political Science | This course is designed to introduce students to the role that intelligence plays in international security. The class will begin with exploring the relationship between intelligence and security, examining the different ways nations seek to protect themselves. The course will move on to assess the nature of contemporary threats by focusing on what constitutes a threat and by discussing whether today's threats are more challenging than those of the past. Finally, the class will investigate the tough choices policy-makers are forced to make on a daily basis. Threats, responses, and intelligence are rarely crystal-clear, necessitating a set of very high-stakes decisions by national leaders. The follow-up assignments will allow students to explore these issues in greater depth. Students will finish the course with a deeper appreciation for the nuances of security studies, threat assessment, and intelligence analysis. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| American University | DC | Political Science | Diplomacy has been a significant form of interaction between sovereign entities since antiquity. In our time of tremendous social, political, and economic change, diplomacy persists as a prominent feature of international relations. It has been alternatively reviled as facilitating war and misperception, too antiquated to mitigate global issues, yet also praised as the only useful process for peace and effective communication. In this course, we will explore how scholars and practitioners have viewed diplomacy, offering arguments about its function, practice, limits, and response to change | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| American University | DC | Political Science | The course examines why and how individuals organize to influence government in the development of public policy. Students are introduced to interest group politics, effective advocacy, the tools of political communication, and policy development and analysis. The course will examine critical domestic policy areas, such as energy, environment, education, health, justice, and economic stability | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Georgetown University | DC | Political Science | In partnership with the Institute of Politics and Public Policy at the McCourt School of Public Policy, the U.S. Campaigns & Elections Academy will provide you with a framework to understand the elements needed for a successful campaign. Through our Academy, you'll explore what it takes to start, manage, and lead a political campaign. You'll learn from political operatives and industry experts, attend college-level lectures, engage in group discussions, and participate in workshops, simulations, and field trips. You'll also study how campaign narratives are developed and gain tips for building a leadership team to win. At the end of the week, you'll put your newfound knowledge to work in a mock campaign, where you'll create a realistic campaign plan as part of a team. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | Political Science | The Social Justice Research Academy brings students from around the world together for three weeks to dive deep into the past, present, and future of social justice. Designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking about the political, historical, and cultural context of inequality and resistance, the program welcomes students with a variety of academic interests across the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Topics vary from year to year but include a selection of significant historical struggles (the American Revolution, slavery and abolition, suffrage, labor, civil rights) as well as those that define our recent past and present (climate change, immigration and refugee/asylum policy, LGBTQ rights, #BlackLivesMatter, disability studies, faith and social justice, interfaith leadership, intersectionality, affordable housing, prison reform, #MeToo, food deserts, social distancing as a privilege, access to health care, textbooks and curricular biases, anti-racism, anti-Semitism, music and civil rights, international human rights, race and popular culture). As they explore the characteristics of effective community leadership and successful movement-building, students develop leadership skills as well as research and analytical skills. The Social Justice Research Academy is fully residential with no commuter or online options. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Stanford | CA | Pre-college | Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes provides a taste of the Stanford classroom experience, and challenges students with advanced content not typically found in the high-school curriculum. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Pre-college | Explorations courses are particularly designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and interact with subject matter that they might not otherwise experience in a regular school year classroom. With no graded homework assignments or final evaluations, these workshops are an excellent opportunity to investigate and learn something new, just for the sake of learning. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| UC Berkeley | CA | Pre-college | Secondary Division courses can help meet a diverse variety of scholastic goals. Some aim to help middle school students to transition to high school topics, or high school students to college-level study. Others are equivalent to full-year high school or Advanced Placement curricula, offering the potential for students to accelerate through more advanced levels in a subject. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| UCLA | CA | Pre-college | High school students may enroll in 1-2 approved courses only (10 units max). The links below will direct either to the specific course page or the subject area if there are multiple lectures, modalities (online vs. in-person), or sessions (Session A vs. Session C) offered. Some courses will include mandatory discussions (Dis) or laboratory (Lab) sections which will be italicized in the list below. For those courses, you must enroll in the discussion/lab first which automatically enrolls you in the lecture; you may verify this on your Study List. To view full course information, click on the link for the course to view the number of available spaces, units, date and time, course instructor, and more. Click on “Lec” (lecture) to view the course page. Course availability and modality is subject to change. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UCLA | CA | Pre-college | The UCLA Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP) offers exceptional high school students the opportunity to experience a comprehensive introduction to college life while studying alongside UCLA undergraduates. Designed to emulate the undergraduate experience, SCIP provides students access to a broad range of UCLA’s academic expertise and resources through lectures, workshops, and seminars, as well as UCLA coursework. SCIP’s co-curricular components are specifically curated to empower students to gain balance and thrive as they embark on their college journey. Successful participants will come away from SCIP with college credit, a certificate of completion for the program, and the skills to successfully manage college applications, academics, and university life. | High School (9-12) | Paid | no |
| UCLA | CA | Pre-college | BASE is a six-week needs- and merit-based online scholarship program that provides recipients with the opportunity to gain UCLA college credit by enrolling in one UCLA summer online course free of charge. In addition to this academic component, BASE students virtually meet with a UCLA student mentor and attend co-curricular workshops that will not only help them prepare for their higher education endeavors, but thrive in them. | High School (9-12) | Free | Yes |
| Syracuse University | CA | Pre-college | For more than 60 years, Syracuse University has been providing exceptional and transformative pre-college experiences to high school students from around the world. Summer College – Online students have the unique opportunity to explore potential majors and pursue academic interests from the comfort of home – or from anywhere life takes them. Students participate in high-level instruction, have access to virtual campus offerings, and are welcomed into an engaging and supportive online community. After successfully completing the course, you will earn a Certificate of Completion from Syracuse University and will have the option to purchase a credit or noncredit transcript. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | Pre-college | erp Young Scholars is designed specifically for high school students (rising grade 10 to graduating grade 12). The program delivers an academic experience that is at the forefront of theory, thought, and technology. Participants choose one three-credit course (offered in-person or online), attend class, study, work on projects, prepare for exams, and interact with their peers and regular UMD undergraduate students in a rigorous academic setting. Classes are held every day, Monday-Friday, with meeting times varying according to the specific course. Classes generally meet for three hours a day between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and may include an afternoon session. Terp Young Scholars is an academic program and admission is competitive. Participants are admitted as non-degree seeking students to the University of Maryland for the Summer Session. Students are registered for one three-credit university course for which a grade and credits will be earned. The course cannot be taken pass-fail or audit. The grade and credits earned post to the UMD transcript and are part of the student’s academic record. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Boston University | MA | Pre-college | If you’re a rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior, you’re in for two unforgettable weeks. Get ready to experience life on a college campus and take on new academic challenges in this exceptional residential summer program. Choose any two seminars from our extensive list. Each is designed to expand your academic horizons through lectures, discussions, individual and group work, project-based assignments—even field trips. Small class sizes give you the opportunity to receive individual attention from our experienced team of college instructors. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Gallaudet University | DC | Pre-college | Discover College and Careers (DC²) is designed for deaf and hard of hearing students entering grades 10-12. Students should come ready to work on developing their transition plans, identifying their interests and skills through career assessments, and exploring potential careers with Gallaudet’s five schools. Students will also experience the vibrant Gallaudet student life Washington, D.C.! Here’s what you’ll be doing: - Experience what it is like to be a student on the Gallaudet University campus. - Create a transition portfolio and take career-related assessments, with support from our Career Center advisors and Youth Programs staff. - Interpretation of assessment results to help narrow down career interest(s) and preference of work environment. - Explore Gallaudet’s diverse academic programs and engage in self-discovery career related activities designed to help campers learn more about their | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Hollins University | VA | Pre-college | This immersive, two-week liberal arts program allows young women to experience life as a college student. Sponsored by a grant from The Teagle Foundation, the program is provided at no cost to participants and gives them an opportunity to study and build connections with students and professors who are invested in their growth. | High School (9-12) | Free | Yes |
| Temple University | PA | Pre-college | Temple Summer Academy is a pre-college program for rising high school juniors and seniors that combines project-based non-credit workshops with one college course. For summer 2024, Summer Academy will be offered on Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia, PA. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Missouri St. Louis | MO | Pre-college | Our Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning. The Bridge Program Summer Academy is held from mid-June to mid-July for students in grades 9 through 10. Classes meet weekly on UMSL's campus Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Academic Skills Workshops Include Math, Science and Writing: Students participate in critical thinking activities designed to enhance their ability to perform well on college entrance exams. Career Development Workshops: Freshmen and sophomore students will be involved in structured career planning workshops developed to guide students through important key steps for career identification and effectively develop a focused career plan. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Drury University | MO | Pre-college | Summerscape is a summer program for gifted students who are currently enrolled in grades 6, 7 and 8. Gifted students are offered an opportunity to enhance their areas of interest, to investigate new ideas and to interact with their peers in a caring, safe, and fun learning environment. Besides participating in courses not offered in most schools, students familiarize themselves with life on a university campus. Classes meet Monday – Friday. Please check the information you receive after you register for times and locations. Classes meet July 15-19. The residential program runs July 14-21. Since its foundation in 1981, Summerscape has earned an excellent reputation for providing quality gifted education experiences. We look forward to you joining us for a challenging, rewarding educational experience. Classes meet 9 to noon and 1-4 pm. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | Yes |
| Drury University | MO | Pre-college | The Drury Leadership Academy is carefully planned for college-bound students who have completed the freshman, sophomore, or junior year in high school. The objective of DLA is to provide students with opportunities to learn about and practice leadership skills which will enhance their quality of life and prepare them to assume future leadership roles in our society. The Academy curriculum is a pre-college curriculum designed to use logic and reason to analyze complex issues, to communicate clearly, to weigh decisions with balanced perspectives, to accept responsibility, and to care about others. The intensive program provides a strong preparation for college classes and residential life in a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. Classes are 9:15 AM-12:15 PM and 1:15 PM-4:15 PM. July 15-19. The residential program runs July 14-21. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Marymount University | VA | Pre-college | 2-week intensive course earning three credits. Class runs 9 am – 5 pm. Evening assignments, field trips, and group activities are included, and students live in the dorms. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| JMU | VA | Pre-college | The JMU Summer Honors Institute is a unique, week-long program where talented, rising high school juniors and seniors get a first-hand look at life in a dynamic university and its Honors College. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | At HumCog, high school scholars will spend the mornings with world-renowned professors in lectures and afternoons in group discussions and hands-on activities. They'll get a glimpse of what it's like to be a University student while cultivating their passions and building a community of like-minded peers! At the end of the week, they will have learned central aspects of just how the humanities and cognitive sciences can work together to help us understand how we imagine, artistically create, and materially transform the world in which we live. HumCog graduates will be invited to join our year-round program, HumCog365. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEAM | The Arts and Sciences Summer Exploration program offers middle and high school students one-week intensive enrichment courses intended to introduce them to new areas of study or allow them to engage in content they may already have an interest in. In-person classes meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are taught by Ohio State faculty, staff, and graduate students. Teaching is active, hands-on and encourages participants to engage with the instructional team and their fellow participants. These courses are not for grade or credit and are designed for self-motivated learners. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Drexel University | PA | STEAM | Can you feel the beat? Have you ever wondered why music sounds the way it does? Why are some combinations of notes pleasant while others are unpleasant? Why do some sounds make us feel joy and others bring nostalgia? Students in Drexel's Math, Music and Coding Camp will investigate these harmonic questions through the lens of mathematics. In this one-week program presented by the Department of Mathematics, we'll explore how math can help us make sense of different aspects of sound and music. Each day, students will apply musical and mathematical concepts using a coding platform called Sonic Pi, an open-source live coding language for music creation and performance used by professional musicians, VR developers, and programmers. This program is open to students regardless of musical background. We will be using algebra and trigonometry, but calculus is not a prerequisite. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Stanford | CA | STEM | The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Stanford | CA | STEM | This six-week program is focused on introducing high school students to careers in science, medicine, and research. The program provides rising juniors and seniors from northern California with hands-on experience conducting research projects and an in-depth look at how scientific research is performed. This program is free and students with financial need are eligible to receive a stipend up to $3,000 for their participation. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Stanford | CA | STEM | SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving. In an environment centered on mathematics, participants explore current lines of mathematical research, the historical development of important areas of mathematics, and applications across scientific disciplines. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Stanford | CA | STEM | In conjunction with the Department of Energy National Laboratories, SAGE aims to broaden participation of women in STEM and foster creativity and innovation for continued scientific and technological leadership. SAGE Camp at SLAC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to eliminate barriers that are faced based on gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, handicap, or intelligence. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | CA | STEM | Camp CHLA is a 5-day, in-person healthcare career exploration camp offered twice per summer for high school students to explore, learn, and participate in the inspiring work that our team members do every day. At camp we host activities for students including but not limited to: Presentations from select healthcare professionals detailing their personal career journeys and “day-in-the-life” details about their roles Hands-on skills in health promotion and disease/injury prevention, such as CPR, first aid, body ergonomics and more Networking opportunities for a group of students with similar interests in CHLA’s mission and vision as a potential career path Real-life and up-close exposure to the fascinating world of healthcare and the lifesaving work happening throughout the hospital | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Los Angeles Pediatric Society | CA | STEM | Started in 1969, the Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program was designed to encourage high school students to choose careers in medicine—the program is often described as a medical mentorship. Open to students from Los Angeles and its surrounding counties, participants attend daily sessions, presentations, and interactive lessons hosted by professionals in the medical field, including: | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| UC Santa Barbara | CA | STEM | UC Santa Barbara's Summer Research Academies offer a dynamic summer experience that engages qualified high school students in project-based, directed research in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences fields. Students will take a 4-unit university course in which they choose and develop a research topic specific to the track they select, under the direction of an instructor who is conducting active research in that field. Students will develop academic and professional skills by presenting their research findings in a capstone seminar, networking with peers, and experiencing university life in a challenging environment. The GRIT talks lecture series will connect students to some of the best minds within the UC Santa Barbara research community as they present their ground-breaking research and innovative technology. Along with these academic benefits, students will be immersed in university life and network with equally ambitious and curious peers. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Meta (Facebook) | CA | STEM | Students of Meta Summer Academy (formerly known as Facebook Summer Academy) will have the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce. Students will learn coding, explore careers, and develop soft skills that will help propel them into successful careers. Our goal is to inspire and motivate young people to achieve economic success, stability, and mobility through skills development and early career exploration in the tech industry. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| UCSD, UCI, UCD, UCSC | CA | STEM | COSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential Pre-College 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 students completing grades 8-12 have the opportunity to work with renowned faculty, researchers, and scientists in state-of-the-art facilities while exploring advanced STEM topics far beyond the courses usually offered in California high schools. COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab-intensive. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | Students explore bioengineering research methods, working on a team research project in areas such as biomechanics, bioimaging, 3D printing, mechanobiology, tissue engineering, or regenerative medicine. Prepares students to lead research projects. | High School (9-12) | Paid | YES |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | Students perform experiments on load-supporting skeletal structures, learning about mammalian movement and load-bearing. Suitable for those interested in bioengineering, biology, medicine, surgery, dentistry, or pharmacology. | High School (9-12) | Paid | YES |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | Students gain hands-on skills in mammalian cell and tissue culture, learning how to propagate cells, visualize tissues, and interpret biochemical assays. Suitable for those interested in biological and biomedical sciences, biotechnology, and tissue engineering. | High School (9-12) | Paid | YES |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | The rocky intertidal is one of the most accessible marine coastal environments teeming with an incredibly diverse living community. Because of this unique quality it has immense commercial, recreational, and educational value to communities worldwide. However, this quality also makes these habitats highly susceptible to changing ocean conditions such as sea-level rise, invasive species, and pollution. Thermal imaging cameras record infrared radiation (IR) and convert it to a visible image. The primary source of IR is heat or thermal radiation - the warmer something is, the more infrared radiation it emits. Infrared thermography (IRT) is being increasingly utilized by ecologists and physiologists to observe and investigate small-scale thermal variability and thermal stress on the distribution and abundance of marine species. Monitoring intertidal ecosystems becomes increasingly important as we continue to see global climate changes. In this Tier 2 course, students will be part of ongoing research in partnership with the National Park Service at Cabrillo National Monument. Students will explore how heat transfers between organisms and their environment using a FLIR thermal camera. We will relate our data to organismal anatomy, physiology, thermoregulation, species adaptability, ecology, and/or climate change. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Summer Academy is an interactive, intensive summer course designed for incoming 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in sports medicine. The goal of the Sports Medicine Summer Academy is to familiarize students with the focus, concepts, content and activities of the area of clinical medicine called Sports Medicine. Students will actively participate in lectures from nationally acclaimed faculty, explore current research in sports medicine, and analyze their own wellness and fitness using wearable technology. We recognize that true excellence is achieved when we feel respected for our perspective, background and heritage. We should all feel included and experience equitable opportunity in achieving our aspirations. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | As climate change and pollution drive changes to the chemical properties of the ocean, the activity of enzymes responsible for the functioning of countless cellular processes are being affected. In this brand new research experience, students will generate their own research question to investigate the impact of environmental changes on bioluminescence. To accomplish this we will focus specifically on the chemical and molecular mechanisms that govern bioluminescence. We will be isolating the genes associated with bioluminescence from Aliivibrio fischeri and transforming them into a model organism, Escherichia coli, to specifically study the enzyme luciferase and the supporting genes needed to express a functional enzyme. Students will then generate their own hypothesis on how changes to the environments where host organisms of A. fischeri live could change the catalytic ability of luciferin. Some host organisms that students can explore include the Hawaiian bobtail squid, pinecone fish, and opossum shrimp that all have light organs that are colonized by A. fischeri. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UC San Diego | CA | STEM | This course introduces the theory and practical applications of bioinformatics to genes and proteins. The lecture/computer lab format is structured on bioinformatics primary scientific literature and utility of custom data sets emphasizing recent developments and analytical applications in genomics and proteomics. Course topics, supplemented by relevant biostatistical concepts and applications, include genomic and biomolecular bioinformatics resources and databases, advances in sequencing technologies, genome and structural informatics, phylogenetics and transcriptomics. Computational tools (using R programming language) and applications promoting best analytical practices will be emphasized. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | Go beyond the fundamentals and get straight to production-level Java coding with Minecraft. You'll modify a living code base in this ever-popular game, creating custom tools and blocks. Unleash the power of Java while gaining critical problem-solving skills for personal projects and a future career. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | Get ready for the ultimate showdown! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | What if your code could turn pictures of horses into zebras, tell the difference between cats and dogs, and beat world champions at chess? In this tech-driven world, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like "artificial Intelligence" and "machine learning" flying around. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Python coding to create machine learning models that perform tasks people used to believe were only possible in fantasy worlds. Dive into this developing field using data sets, probability, statistics, and more. With tools like Python and TensorFlow (which helps computers emulate the way a brain works) you’ll turn yesterday's dreams into today's reality! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Loyola University | IL | STEM | Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In Unreal, you’ll build a level with customizable gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and platforms using UE5’s Blueprints Visual Scripting system. Design a fully realized 3D world with unique game mechanics and weave your imaginative concepts into the final product. As you reach your next project goal, you’ll playtest the game with your peers and further implement win/lose conditions, unique levels, and customizable features to polish it off. Go forth from this comprehensive course with your own professionally designed game and levels to showcase in your portfolio! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Midwestern University | IL | STEM | This program offers a fun and comprehensive learning experience about the diverse career paths in pharmacy from expert pharmacy faculty and researchers. During this program, students will spend five days on the Downers Grove Campus of Midwestern University learning from faculty, practicing pharmacists, and current pharmacy students, as well as enjoying campus life. The program will run from 9am to 3pm Monday through Friday. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Illinois | IL | STEM | The CS Starter Academy is a free Fall/Spring/Summer cohort program for City Colleges of Chicago students interested in Computer Science and tech-related fields. The Academy is designed to support community college students with an interest in computer science (CS), tech, and tech-related fields, and helps mitigate the barriers students face when transferring to a 4-year university, and eventually entering CS and tech-related fields. The CS Starter Academy offers personal development opportunities intended to increase students’ knowledge of Computer Science, illuminate the Computer Science pathway to Illinois universities, offer exposure to the Chicago tech community, and impact students’ sense of belonging in CS and tech. The program pays a stipend for engaged, committed students. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| University of Chicago | IL | STEM | In the June online sessions, students will complete a series of virtual seminars via Zoom led by experts from UChicago and members of industry. These include the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Career Advancement’s Careers in Entrepreneurship and Careers in Engineering programs, UChicago faculty from the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and Invenergy professionals. The seminars will train students in both soft and technical skills and introduce them to the many exciting career paths at the intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship, including bioengineering, renewable energy, founding startups, and venture capital. On top of this skill development, the sessions will include inspiring examples of successful students and alumni in these fields. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| University of Chicago | IL | STEM | Quantum mechanics has reshaped how we see the world around us, being hailed as a science with the potential to fundamentally redefine the technological landscape and our society. Information encoded in quantum bits is known to be completely secure from hacking; computers running on quantum algorithms can solve problems that no classical computer could ever solve; and quantum systems enable the world’s most precise measurements. Chicago has quickly become a hub for this emerging field. In 2020, Argonne and the University of Chicago created a 52-mile quantum loop as a crucial step to the quantum internet. The Chicago area is also home to two of five National Quantum Centers. Our students and professors are fearless and creative problem solvers, who engage in interdisciplinary thinking, and who value diverse perspectives. Diversity is a fundamental driver of innovation and progress in STEM fields. By uniting diverse students and faculty for more than a century, UChicago has fostered one of the most unique—and decorated—intellectual communities in the world. The Quantum Quickstart program offers the opportunity for a diverse cohort of outstanding Illinois high school students with a passion for STEM to be exposed to the great scientific advances in quantum sciences and the physical foundations of quantum mechanics. Illinois high school students of all backgrounds who value diversity of thought and experience and who have a passion for STEM are invited to apply. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| University of Chicago | IL | STEM | This one-week residential program provides talented and ambitious students a window into future careers in the realm of climate and energy policy. Through rigorous discussion-based classes, readings, lectures, and collaborative hands-on projects, students will learn about pressing current issues in climate and energy from leading faculty in the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), the Becker Friedman Institute, and the Climate Impact Lab. Students will also be exposed to the kinds of opportunities available in a large urban center for academic work and professional development (as well as just for fun!) through activities that showcase the city of Chicago, including a tour and discussion panel with industry professionals at Invenergy's Chicago headquarters. Invenergy team members will speak to their experience working in different parts of the industry and provide an inspiring example to students of what they can do with STEM degrees. Advancements in climate policy and sustainability efforts will require the collective efforts of a diverse community. Students of all backgrounds who value diversity of thought and experience are encouraged to apply. The program will be hosted on-campus, and program participants must reside in campus housing for the duration of the program. This program is being offered at no cost to selected participants, and participants who require financial assistance for travel to and from campus are eligible to receive additional funds. Program Contact: All questions should be directed to Willem Gerrish at willemgerrish@uchicago.edu. | High School (9-12) | Free | |
| University of Chicago | IL | STEM | Students selected for the Neubauer Phoenix STEM Summer Program will gain invaluable skills by participating in a hybrid program that combines a virtual mathematics course hosted by schoolhouse.world, followed by spending one week on the UChicago campus. After successfully completing an online, virtual preparatory mathematics course, students will reside on campus for one week and explore the many resources and opportunities available to them at UChicago firsthand through a week of model classes and facility tours. During their week on campus, students will have the opportunity to hear from world-renowned UChicago faculty and alumni in molecular engineering, mathematics, computer science, and other fields, and will experience UChicago’s cutting-edge research facilities firsthand through day trips to locations such as Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The program will be hosted on-campus, and program participants must reside in campus housing for the residential portion of the program. | High School (9-12) | Free | |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In Unreal, you’ll build a level with customizable gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and platforms using UE5’s Blueprints Visual Scripting system. Design a fully realized 3D world with unique game mechanics and weave your imaginative concepts into the final product. As you reach your next project goal, you’ll playtest the game with your peers and further implement win/lose conditions, unique levels, and customizable features to polish it off. Go forth from this comprehensive course with your own professionally designed game and levels to showcase in your portfolio! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | The best game creators are the ones who play them, and virtual reality breaks the boundary of what it truly means to play games. From mega-hits like Beat Saber to emerging technologies that invite players across the globe to play, chat, and live together in a virtual world, VR is an expanding industry. Step directly into your game with virtual reality and Meta Quest—an all-in-one VR system. You’ll pair it with Unity, an industry-standard game engine, to learn the basics of coding and create your own interactive experience. Use Unity’s built-in XR Interaction Toolkit to design your own game mechanics, implement interactivity, and critically analyze your game’s components. Your VR experience can be whatever you envision, whether that’s an underwater exploration of sunken ships or a ghost-hunting adventure at an abandoned mansion. You could even animate and rig characters using Adobe’s Mixamo software to bring your custom-made characters to life! Start by grayboxing and concepting out your level designs, then bring the final product into your VR headset where you can see, hear, and lose yourself in the immersion of 360 audio and video. All of your models, designs, and levels will go home with you so you can continue building an immersive, imaginative virtual realm! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | What if your code could turn pictures of horses into zebras, tell the difference between cats and dogs, and beat world champions at chess? In this tech-driven world, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like "artificial Intelligence" and "machine learning" flying around. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Python coding to create machine learning models that perform tasks people used to believe were only possible in fantasy worlds. Dive into this developing field using data sets, probability, statistics, and more. With tools like Python and TensorFlow (which helps computers emulate the way a brain works) you’ll turn yesterday's dreams into today's reality! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Get ready for the ultimate showdown! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Go beyond the fundamentals and get straight to production-level Java coding with Minecraft. You'll modify a living code base in this ever-popular game, creating custom tools and blocks. Unleash the power of Java while gaining critical problem-solving skills for personal projects and a future career. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| University of Maryland | MD | STEM | Craft innovative designs from your imagination into tactile works of art using a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a fundamental skill set in modeling and sculpting with Blender, an expansive 3D software used by studios like Marvel and Ubisoft. Start from your initial sketches and work through the entire process as you sculpt your own characters from scratch and print them into figures you can display on your desk or share with your friends! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the equipment. The best part? You'll get to paint your work and take home all of your printed models, which you can showcase in your portfolio for college applications and resume for a future career in game design and 3D modeling! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | STEM | During the JHU three-credit course, you will model biological systems and design experiments to test those models and use engineering principles to solve biological, physiological, and/or medical design problems. Note that this is a mostly asynchronous course with pre-recorded lectures; optional, real-time study sessions; and no set class times. Expand your STEM skills, explore biomedical engineering, build confidence, and prepare for college—all in an interactive and engaging online environment!D | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | STEM | The Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) course will give you the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand the challenges and opportunities in sustainable energy engineering, and to decide whether this is a field you want to pursue. This in-person course will be offered to commuter and residential students at different locations around the US. There is an additional fee for the residential option. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Johns Hopkins University | MD | STEM | During this JHU three-credit course, you will complete activities in civil, chemical, electrical/computer, and mechanical engineering, and materials science. Your confidence will grow as you attend college-level lectures, solve problems, test theories, and ultimately learn to think like an engineer. Offered to residential and commuter students in different locations around the US. Additional fees apply for residential options. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In Unreal, you’ll build a level with customizable gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and platforms using UE5’s Blueprints Visual Scripting system. Design a fully realized 3D world with unique game mechanics and weave your imaginative concepts into the final product. As you reach your next project goal, you’ll playtest the game with your peers and further implement win/lose conditions, unique levels, and customizable features to polish it off. Go forth from this comprehensive course with your own professionally designed game and levels to showcase in your portfolio! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | The best game creators are the ones who play them, and virtual reality breaks the boundary of what it truly means to play games. From mega-hits like Beat Saber to emerging technologies that invite players across the globe to play, chat, and live together in a virtual world, VR is an expanding industry. Step directly into your game with virtual reality and Meta Quest—an all-in-one VR system. You’ll pair it with Unity, an industry-standard game engine, to learn the basics of coding and create your own interactive experience. Use Unity’s built-in XR Interaction Toolkit to design your own game mechanics, implement interactivity, and critically analyze your game’s components. Your VR experience can be whatever you envision, whether that’s an underwater exploration of sunken ships or a ghost-hunting adventure at an abandoned mansion. You could even animate and rig characters using Adobe’s Mixamo software to bring your custom-made characters to life! Start by grayboxing and concepting out your level designs, then bring the final product into your VR headset where you can see, hear, and lose yourself in the immersion of 360 audio and video. All of your models, designs, and levels will go home with you so you can continue building an immersive, imaginative virtual realm! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | What if your code could turn pictures of horses into zebras, tell the difference between cats and dogs, and beat world champions at chess? In this tech-driven world, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like "artificial Intelligence" and "machine learning" flying around. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Python coding to create machine learning models that perform tasks people used to believe were only possible in fantasy worlds. Dive into this developing field using data sets, probability, statistics, and more. With tools like Python and TensorFlow (which helps computers emulate the way a brain works) you’ll turn yesterday's dreams into today's reality! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Get ready for the ultimate showdown! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Go beyond the fundamentals and get straight to production-level Java coding with Minecraft. You'll modify a living code base in this ever-popular game, creating custom tools and blocks. Unleash the power of Java while gaining critical problem-solving skills for personal projects and a future career. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | Craft innovative designs from your imagination into tactile works of art using a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a fundamental skill set in modeling and sculpting with Blender, an expansive 3D software used by studios like Marvel and Ubisoft. Start from your initial sketches and work through the entire process as you sculpt your own characters from scratch and print them into figures you can display on your desk or share with your friends! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the equipment. The best part? You'll get to paint your work and take home all of your printed models, which you can showcase in your portfolio for college applications and resume for a future career in game design and 3D modeling! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| MIT | MA | STEM | 12 different research programs are available, research is conducted 1-1 with professors from prestigious universities. Once your research is complete, you have the opportunity to be published. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Harvard University | MA | STEM | With science increasingly at the center of political debate, it is more important than ever to understand exactly what science is and what scientists do. This course explores the practice of scientific inquiry across multiple disciplines, and prepares students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to do scientific research. Students read from the social sciences (political science, sociology, and economics), clinical psychology, neurobiology, epidemiology, public health, physical therapy, marine biology, and cell biology. We critically examine the broad philosophical principles that define science as a privileged source of knowledge, the practices and protocols involved in running a scientific study (including research design and statistical standards of evidence), and the sociology and politics of science as a profession, including workplace structure, peer review, and the representation of scientific knowledge in the public sphere. We explore the full range of types of evidence, from case studies and focus groups to longitudinal cohort studies, randomized control trials, and controlled lab experiments. We also learn about the diversity of jobs that make science happen—from project coordinators to statisticians to survey directors to lab techs. Students become educated consumers of scientific work who can critically evaluate published research in any discipline that employs the scientific method. Students completing this course can expect to make more informed choices about going into research in any field, and if they do so, to be prepared with all the tools necessary to start doing scientific research. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| MIT | MA | STEM | MITES Summer, formerly known as MITES, is a six-week on-campus program at MIT designed to immerse high school juniors from across the US in the STEM fields. Participants engage in rigorous math, science, and humanities courses, lab tours, social events, and college admissions counseling. The program aims to deepen students' understanding of STEM disciplines, foster personal growth, and prepare them for college and future careers. It is free of charge for selected students, covering all program-related costs including room and board. Eligible applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. The program culminates in written evaluations for each student. Courses include math, life sciences, physics, humanities, and project-based electives such as Architecture and Machine Learning. The program schedule is intensive, with classes and activities on weekdays and homework expected on weekends. Application details, eligibility criteria, and student testimonials are available on the MITES website. | High School (9-12) | Free | Yes |
| MIT | MA | STEM | The Women's Technology Program (WTP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers two tracks: Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering/Computer Science (EECS). For the summer of 2024, only the Mechanical Engineering track will be offered as a residential program, with housing provided in MIT dorms for the duration of the four-week program. The EECS track will not be available. WTP is aimed at high school juniors with a passion for math and science but limited or no prior experience in mechanical engineering. The program is designed for students who enjoy hands-on activities, problem-solving, and collaborative learning. It particularly seeks to empower young women and other underrepresented students in engineering. Eligible applicants include those from low-income backgrounds, potential first-generation college attendees, and those with limited access to STEM classes and activities. The program selects participants based on their curiosity about engineering or computer science, academic performance in math and science, and teacher references. While physics and calculus are not prerequisites, students are expected to be enrolled in advanced math and science courses at their high schools. WTP offers fee waivers and discounts based on family income, making it accessible to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The program curriculum focuses on the engineering design process in mechanical engineering, providing an intensive academic experience rather than a traditional summer camp format. The application process includes short answer questions, personal essays, and submission of high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Teacher references from math and science teachers are also required. Admissions decisions are made based on the application materials, academic performance, and demonstrated interest in STEM fields. Accepted students are expected to participate in all WTP activities for the full four weeks. Admissions decisions for WTP 2024 will be communicated in mid- to late April. For additional information, applicants are encouraged to refer to the program's FAQ page or contact the WTP office directly. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| MIT | MA | STEM | an intensive four-week program where high school juniors can get a taste of the MIT experience, while working on college-level curriculum with other students from around the country. BWSI is free to students, especially those who may be the first person in their family to attend college. They offer a range of courses—from Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Quantum Software and to Serious Game Design with AI—with concentrations in programming autonomous systems and more! While this program is only open to high school juniors, there are also online programs offered for younger high school students. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UMass Amherst | MA | STEM | The Summer ENGineering Institute (SENGI) is a multi-faceted program that allows students to explore how engineers envision creative, practical solutions that benefit the everyday lives of people and the communities in which they live. Students will be exposed to numerous and varied topics and the application of science and engineering principles in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering. These areas will be examined through faculty presentations, guided discovery, and hands-on design activities. Practicing professional and research engineers, most of who are faculty members, will lead projects and activities. Students will also be engaged in a project that extends over the two weeks which they will present on the final day. The course will be conducted in one of the campus team based learning labs, which offer modern computer stations and state-of-the-art instructional technology, as well as several locations in the Engineering Quadrangle. Students are expected to develop skills in: Engineering Design Communication Leadership Teamwork Research Computer software Students will also come away with a/an: Increased awareness of engineering and career opportunities First hand experience succeeding as an engineering student Improved understanding of the methods of application of the important skills associated with a successful career in engineering Increased level of knowledge about some of the challenges associated with different branches of engineering Better understanding of which pathways in higher education will prepare them for engineering-related careers | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMass Amherst | MA | STEM | Many students desire a career that allows them to positively impact the lives of others. There are many avenues towards a career in medicine and the health sciences. The objective of this two week-long course is to highlight a path through the discipline of Kinesiology to a medical career, including research in physiology, metabolism, biomechanics, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, physical activity and neuroscience. The format of the program contains short introductory lectures followed by several hands-on lab experiments that will provide student-centered team learning experiences. Some of the labs will be included in off-site locations where we can test different variables in the surrounding community. You will: Gain a working knowledge of muscles and bones Explore your personal fitness levels through testing Develop a personalized fitness plan Gain an understanding of training and mobility techniques used by physical therapists, athletic trainers and occupational therapists. Experience nutrition application for sport and performance Understand the future pathway for education and career opportunities in the field of Kinesiology | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UMass Amherst | MA | STEM | Antibiotics have been used to treat bacterial infections for decades, but resistance to these antibiotics is rising at an alarming rate. In 2019, 1.8 million people across the globe died from antibiotic resistant bacterial infections, and some strains of bacteria are now completely antibiotic resistant. Discovery of new antibiotics is critical for solving this crisis. Join the Department of Microbiology in a two week course-based research experience where you will work on research projects to discover new antibiotics. These projects are continuations of work done by undergraduate Microbiology majors. You will use modern biotechnology and chemistry techniques, as well as traditional microbiology methods to grow, identify, and characterize antibiotic-producing bacteria and their antibiotics. You will work in a lab on a daily basis. Techniques that you will learn include sterile technique, growing bacteria, polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis, chemical extraction of antibiotics, and DNA sequencing. We will cover concepts such as why antibiotics exist in the first place, how the antibiotic resistance crisis occurred, other non-antibiotic treatment options, how the pandemic made this situation worse, biopiracy/bioprospecting, and the role of scientists in educating the public on antibiotic resistance. At the end of the two weeks, you will share what you have learned about your strain with your classmates in a short presentation. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Catholic University of America | DC | STEM | Students interested in computer science and biomedical engineering will want to check out this 10-day residential graded summer course—it’s the equivalent of a first-year computer science class. Participants in the program receive intensive instruction in computer science coding and programming with real biomedical imaging and other datasets. Outside of the computer lab and classroom, students will have access to Catholic University’s athletics facilities and a variety of team events are scheduled | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Catholic University of America | DC | STEM | This experience for high school students is a weeklong, residential academic summer course for high schoolers, intended for students entering junior and senior years. The Institute will feature modern laboratory exercises, engineering design workshops, coding bootcamps, and prototyping work taught by expert faculty, as well as entertainment, cultural, and technical experiences in the DC area | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | What if your code could turn pictures of horses into zebras, tell the difference between cats and dogs, and beat world champions at chess? In this tech-driven world, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like "artificial Intelligence" and "machine learning" flying around. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Python coding to create machine learning models that perform tasks people used to believe were only possible in fantasy worlds. Dive into this developing field using data sets, probability, statistics, and more. With tools like Python and TensorFlow (which helps computers emulate the way a brain works) you’ll turn yesterday's dreams into today's reality! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Get ready for the ultimate showdown! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Go beyond the fundamentals and get straight to production-level Java coding with Minecraft. You'll modify a living code base in this ever-popular game, creating custom tools and blocks. Unleash the power of Java while gaining critical problem-solving skills for personal projects and a future career. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Craft innovative designs from your imagination into tactile works of art using a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a fundamental skill set in modeling and sculpting with Blender, an expansive 3D software used by studios like Marvel and Ubisoft. Start from your initial sketches and work through the entire process as you sculpt your own characters from scratch and print them into figures you can display on your desk or share with your friends! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the equipment. The best part? You'll get to paint your work and take home all of your printed models, which you can showcase in your portfolio for college applications and resume for a future career in game design and 3D modeling! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Howard University | DC | STEM | Two-week summer program that will allow you the opportunity to challenge yourself academically while interacting with award-winning professors. Participants will have courses in medical terminology, pharmacology calculations and more. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | STEM | This summer, spend one week immersed in the fast-paced, challenging, and rapidly evolving world of nursing. Our Nursing Academy offers an introduction to the nursing field, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of the profession along with a variety of career paths and specializations, such as adult-gerontology, acute care, family practice, anesthesia, and women's health. You’ll also examine topics ranging from ethics and cultural competencies to biological, physical, and social sciences. Throughout the program, you’ll engage in faculty-led instruction and hands-on clinical experiences using a lifelike patient simulator at Georgetown’s O’Neill Family Foundation Clinical Simulation Center. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| American University | DC | STEM | Recent advances in the study of genome function reveal the fluidity and flexibility of the information encoded in our DNA. Gene structure, gene positioning within chromosomes, non-coding DNA sequences and the chemical structure of the nucleotides are all factors in how genetics impact our daily lives and development. Biotechnology is the collection of tools scientists use to manipulate and modify genomes for use in pharmaceuticals, medicine, agriculture and the criminal justice system. Techniques including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and molecular cloning allows us to isolate and characterize portions of DNA, so we may ultimately create new DNA sequences, new proteins and even entirely synthetic organisms. In this course, students will devise a CRISPR-Cas based research project. This will include DNA and protein sequence analysis, reading scientific literature, and scientific communication. This project will provide first-hand experience in the biotechnology field of genomics. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| American University | DC | STEM | Organizations such as governments, businesses, scientific research groups, and financial institutions more increasingly rely on data to make decisions. This course seeks to enable students with the ability to understand and explore data from a variety of sources. Students will be introduced to the R programming language and use technical skills to answer questions. Students will learn how to organize data, perform calculations and create visualizations. Most importantly, students will learn how to carry out the data science process and convey insights from data. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| American University | DC | STEM | This introductory course, designed for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of using science to solve crime, provides a basic overview of the crime scene investigation process, and the issues involved in the presentation of forensic evidence in court. Students learn about the identification, documentation, and collection of physical evidence, including fingerprints, shoe impressions, hair and fibers, firearms evidence, and questioned documents. The class discusses the impact of television and other media on the field of forensic science. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| American University | DC | STEM | This course approaches health care as much more than an individual- or local-level activity. Rather, it is embedded in a complex global system of health threats and responses. This arena, global public health, brings together scientific, economic, and political issues, and its outcomes affect billions of lives. We will discuss the historical development of the field, the state of public health around the world (including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic), and the prospects for addressing current and future health threats. Politics and advocacy movements surrounding public health will be a particular focus, as well as explorations of how COVID-19 is situated within broader debates in the field. Finally, this course is designed to be a college experience and will emphasize the critical analysis and other skills that are required for university-level work. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Virginia Tech | VA | STEM | This camp is designed to help curious, young teens explore different types of sciences, including ones not normally taught in middle school or high school. Relevant, fun, hands-on activities will be taught by our nationally recognized Virginia Tech professors and staff. Topics include: Neuroscience—the adaptive brain! DNA form and function Battle of the bacteria—a game of survival Paleontology—the evolution of ancient life forms Serious fun with physics Nanoscience and Bucky balls Food microbiology Crime scene investigation Creative coding Game theory and experimental economics Behavioral genetics: How our genes and our environment interact with one another | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| Virginia Tech | VA | STEM | Our modern world generates and captures a HUGE amount of data. Companies, schools and other organizations are clamoring for data scientists to tell them what the data means and help them make good decisions for the future. Data scientists work creatively to capture, maintain, protect, process, and analyze data. They make models to predict outcomes and solutions to global problems and communicate their findings—both visually and verbally. Data science combines technical foundations with the study of human contexts and ethics of data. This camp is for rising 11th and 12th graders who want to explore data science before going to college! Campers will learn how to use data sets and apply their skills to interesting and important problems, e.g., to: design experiments to rapidly figure out the most important variables understand how babies learn language design better drugs to cure cancer track epidemics/pandemics to help protect lives predict when a volcano will erupt or a coastline will sink help sports teams make strategic decisions. No previous programming experience is expected for this camp. Campers should have completed Algebra I and one other math class. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Virginia Tech | VA | STEM | This camp is for rising 11th and 12th graders who are interested in exploring the laws that rule our universe, from how the most elementary particles interact to how the Universe is expanding to new and exciting technologies! This camp will cover some basics (e.g., physics and chemistry) as well as cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields (geoscience, nanoscience, and quantum information science and engineering). For example, campers will: Manipulate nanoparticles to see how changing the size of a particle transforms its properties Test the relationship between chemistry and temperature Work with GPS technology to measure ground movements in response to rising oceans or imminent erupting volcanoes Measure star movements and learn about telescopes Design algorithms to run on prototype quantum computers! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Virginia Tech | VA | STEM | This camp is for rising 11th and 12th graders who are interested in exploring the how life on earth (or other planets) works—from the molecular level to the ecosystem level! This camp will cover some basics (e.g., physics and chemistry) as well as cutting-edge, interdisciplinary fields (bioinformatics, the viruses of bacteria, protein separations, ecology of birds, gene regulation, nanomedicine). For example, campers will: Isolate and manipulate DNA Solve the mystery of dying fish and pollution. Learn how CO2 levels are affecting oceans and climate. Learn how plants defend themselves from predators of all sizes Learn how babies learn to talk | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Virginia tech | VA | STEM | A relevant option for aspiring engineers, this program includes summer and year-round components. The summer camp is a two-week residential program which will train you in engineering, through design projects and lab activities. Throughout the year, you will receive college application support, campus visits, and networking opportunities with Virginia Tech staff and students. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Hollins University | VA | STEM | Do you have a passion for the sciences? This weeklong research symposium challenges participants to experiment and explore high interest topics in chemistry, biology, and environmental studies. So whether your future interests lie in ecology, medicine, or engineering, you will gain invaluable experience in a college-level research environment both in the lab and in the field. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Radford University | VA | STEM | At the Summer Residential Governor’s School for Medicine and Health Sciences in Roanoke, you will explore medicine and the health sciences as a foundation for integrated study. This will take place through: Connection between research in health sciences and the practice of medicine. Exploring various aspects of medicine and health sciences through diverse and synergistic thinking and questioning. Students are engaged in hands-on classroom activities. Immersion in complex analysis and critical thinking exercises which involve real-world scenarios to deepen their understanding of concepts and practices within the medical field. The Medical and Health Sciences SRGS program is suited for students with a serious interest in science, curiosity about the effects of science in the fields of medicine and health care, and motivation to spend a month in a rigorous, academically accelerated setting during the summer. The Governor’s School is a partnership between Radford University and the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Sciences Careers. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Lynchburg | VA | STEM | The 2024 Summer Residential Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology provides gifted high school juniors and seniors with intensive, educational experiences in mathematics, science, and technology. Program Dates June 30 – July 27, 2024 Students live at the University of Lynchburg for four weeks. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects, and seminars with noted scholars and other professionals. A director and a student-life staff will supervise students 24 hours a day throughout the program. The Summer Residential Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology at the University of Lynchburg, one of several Summer Residential Governor’s Schools, is part of the State of Virginia’s broader Governor’s School programs. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Radford University | VA | STEM | As a Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities Summer Regional Governor’s School student, you will: Engage in a college experience in the arts or humanities while enjoying campus resources, living in residence halls, and connecting with professors who mentor you. Experience hands-on learning experiences to develop real world skills. Build relationships and a sense of belonging with peers in evening and weekend activities. Build your portfolio and résumé as you showcase your work for peers and faculty. The Governor’s School for Visual & Performing Arts and Humanities serves rising junior and senior high school students by providing impactful and dynamic college learning experiences. Since their inception in 1973, the Virginia Governor's Schools have been providing some of the state's most able students with academically challenging and enriching programs that reach far beyond what is offered in their public school. With the support of the General Assembly and the Board of Education, the Governor's Schools include summer residential, summer regional, and academic-year programs. Educational opportunities are available in science, mathematics, technology, the arts, and humanities. Participants' experiences are consistent with Virginia's Standards of Learning as identified by the Virginia Department of Education. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| William and Mary | VA | STEM | The Center for Gifted Education hosts the Jefferson Lab/VIMS Summer Residential Governor's School, a 4-week mentorship program in June and July, for gifted rising 11th- and 12th-grade students. Since 1993, this program has been serving high-achieving high school students throughout Virginia and providing participants with authentic experiences in engineering, aeronautical or marine research. Students are selected and each assigned to a research mentor at Jefferson Lab in Newport News and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester. Students participate in actual research projects, working with professional research scientists and graduate students, either one-on-one or in small teams. They are expected to listen, observe and learn quickly so that they can participate and contribute to the project. Because this experience is truly a mentorship and the students join research teams that are already in existence, the topics and other details change each year. At the completion of the 4 weeks, the engineering students make an oral and technology-laden presentation to mentors and available Jefferson Lab researchers and graduate students. The VIMS students complete and present a research document - consistent with reports that would be expected should they choose a career in Marine Science research. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Virginia Tech | VA | STEM | Black Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech (BEE VT) is a two-week summer, residential, program at our main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia for rising junior and senior high school students. It offers an opportunity to explore the many facets of engineering while also learning about college life--from residence halls to classrooms and everything in-between. While this program is designed to attract underrepresented students, we welcome the participation of any student who has a potential interest in engineering at Virginia Tech. Our program activities are planned using a multicultural perspective though we place special emphasis on the Black/African-American identity. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Virginia tech | VA | STEM | Do you get tired of the same old thing summer after summer? If the answer is “yes” then you may want to attend Imagination. You will be introduced to the exciting and fun “stuff” we do at Virginia Tech. We have engineers, scientists and college students ready to help you explore the world of science, technology and engineering . . . Not by watching, but by DOING! You will learn about the engineering design process as you build your own devices and participate in hands on acitivities exploring the many different aspects of engineering. Rising 7th or 8th graders are invited to apply. Preference will be given to first time applicants. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Ohio University | OH | STEM | A good introduction program to the STEM field for middle schoolers: At Tech Savvy, you can measure your mind, test water quality, learn about food science, try an escape room using physics knowledge, and more! | Middle School (6-8) | Free | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | MD Camp, sponsored by The Ohio State University Area Health Education Center, is an intensive, three-week summer day camp providing participants an experience in the rigors of medical school. MD Camp students will have the opportunity to shadow clinicians and researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. By the end of MD Camp, students will have a greater grasp of what a career in medicine is like and how to go about becoming a successful physician. MD Camp is open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in the health professions, including biomedical research. We typically accept students who are considered traditionally underrepresented in medicine, which can include women and individuals from socio-economic and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Ultimately, MD Camp strives to inspire students to pursue a career in medicine by challenging them intellectually and facilitating their academic and social development. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | The Explorations in Neuroscience Summer Camp is designed for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in learning more about the brain and spinal cord in health and disease. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students carrying out neuroscience related research. In addition, they will meet with clinicians from various clinical departments such as Neurology and Neurosurgery. Throughout the course, participants will meet with neuroscience faculty as well as graduate students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program who will lead discussions and talk about their exciting research. On the final day of camp, we will provide a session that focuses on the Neuroscience Undergraduate Major where we will discuss career pathways in Neuroscience, including those leading to graduate school, medical fields including dentistry, nursing and allied health and other career options. Discussions will include suggestions on how to be successful as students go through their undergraduate programs. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | Camp CAR is a free*, weeklong summer day camp for students ages 14-18/high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, rising college freshman/gap year. Participants gain hands-on experience related to various aspects of automotive research, engineering and mobility including simulation, testing and manufacturing. Participants will also have the opportunity to (informally) tour The Ohio State University campus and visit local automotive research facilities. - Note that Camp CAR focuses on engineering principles related to the automotive industry, such as autonomy, electrification, and engineering design and testing. | Junior High (6-12) | Free | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | The Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS) is a one- or two-week online summer program for high school students organized by the Department of Linguistics at The Ohio State University. SLIYS introduces students with an interest in foreign languages to the scientific study of language. Participants will explore how language works on many levels, as well as gain insight into the ways in which individual languages are similar to and different from each other. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. It is an exciting, fast-growing field centered on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services. Over the course of five days in the summer, campers will: | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | STEM | HRS Camp, launched in 2022, is a three-day long camp created by the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences to expose traditionally underserved and underrepresented high school students to a variety of career opportunities in health care. Some of the careers will include: Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Athletic Training Dietetics and Nutrition Medical Laboratory Sciences Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Respiratory Therapy | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | STEM | Do you have a passion for taking care of animals? Have you thought about becoming a veterinarian, technician, or zoo keeper? Are you wondering about what classes to take in high school or are you considering taking higher level classes like a college course? The BGSU Veterinary Science Camp is here to help students discover what it takes to work in fields related to animal science, medicine, and more! | High School (9-12) | Paid | NO |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | STEM | Are you interested in how marine ecosystems work? Do you want to know more about marine animals? BGSU has one of the few marine biology and aquatic science programs in the Midwest where you can explore life at sea! This camp engages students in understanding marine ecology by working closely with the University’s extensive collection of saltwater specimens. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | STEM | The Future Meds: Exploring Health Careers program will run as a virtual academy, though virtual the program will be an intense week with guest speakers who are professionals in their field. The program will feature new activities and a participant favorite: the University of Toledo Medical College patient rotation activity. | High School (9-12) | Paid | no |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | STEM | This immersive experience is tailor-made for students in grades 9 through 12 who are eager to delve into the dynamic fields of Respiratory Care Technology, Radiological Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Anatomy & Physiology. Get ready for three days filled with hands-on activities, engaging learning experiences, and the chance to explore the cutting-edge technologies that drive modern healthcare. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Bowling Green State University | OH | STEM | Dive into the BG CyberGuardians Summer Camp! Immerse yourself in ethical hacking, network security, and cybersecurity awareness. Our dynamic blend of lectures, labs, and workshops ensures hands-on learning. Here, students don’t just study cybersecurity; they experience it firsthand. Explore real-world defense tactics and become the digital defender of tomorrow! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In Unreal, you’ll build a level with customizable gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and platforms using UE5’s Blueprints Visual Scripting system. Design a fully realized 3D world with unique game mechanics and weave your imaginative concepts into the final product. As you reach your next project goal, you’ll playtest the game with your peers and further implement win/lose conditions, unique levels, and customizable features to polish it off. Go forth from this comprehensive course with your own professionally designed game and levels to showcase in your portfolio! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | The best game creators are the ones who play them, and virtual reality breaks the boundary of what it truly means to play games. From mega-hits like Beat Saber to emerging technologies that invite players across the globe to play, chat, and live together in a virtual world, VR is an expanding industry. Step directly into your game with virtual reality and Meta Quest—an all-in-one VR system. You’ll pair it with Unity, an industry-standard game engine, to learn the basics of coding and create your own interactive experience. Use Unity’s built-in XR Interaction Toolkit to design your own game mechanics, implement interactivity, and critically analyze your game’s components. Your VR experience can be whatever you envision, whether that’s an underwater exploration of sunken ships or a ghost-hunting adventure at an abandoned mansion. You could even animate and rig characters using Adobe’s Mixamo software to bring your custom-made characters to life! Start by grayboxing and concepting out your level designs, then bring the final product into your VR headset where you can see, hear, and lose yourself in the immersion of 360 audio and video. All of your models, designs, and levels will go home with you so you can continue building an immersive, imaginative virtual realm! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | What if your code could turn pictures of horses into zebras, tell the difference between cats and dogs, and beat world champions at chess? In this tech-driven world, it’s not uncommon to hear terms like "artificial Intelligence" and "machine learning" flying around. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Python coding to create machine learning models that perform tasks people used to believe were only possible in fantasy worlds. Dive into this developing field using data sets, probability, statistics, and more. With tools like Python and TensorFlow (which helps computers emulate the way a brain works) you’ll turn yesterday's dreams into today's reality! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Get ready for the ultimate showdown! BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin!" | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Go beyond the fundamentals and get straight to production-level Java coding with Minecraft. You'll modify a living code base in this ever-popular game, creating custom tools and blocks. Unleash the power of Java while gaining critical problem-solving skills for personal projects and a future career. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Craft innovative designs from your imagination into tactile works of art using a powerful 3D printer. You’ll build a fundamental skill set in modeling and sculpting with Blender, an expansive 3D software used by studios like Marvel and Ubisoft. Start from your initial sketches and work through the entire process as you sculpt your own characters from scratch and print them into figures you can display on your desk or share with your friends! While you prep your next design, you’ll learn to operate and maintain the equipment. The best part? You'll get to paint your work and take home all of your printed models, which you can showcase in your portfolio for college applications and resume for a future career in game design and 3D modeling! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Carnegie Mellon University | PA | STEM | Step behind the scenes of video production with professional-grade DSLR equipment and Adobe’s powerful editing suite. You’ll take a spin in the director’s chair as you develop a short film from start to finish—plan a story, capture real-time video and audio, and polish your clips in Premiere Pro. You'll put the finishing touches on your film implementing state-of-the-art color grading, effects, and motion graphics animation using After Effects. Your video portfolio could be the key to your dream college or future career in the industry—whether you’re looking to be an indie creator on YouTube or a Hollywood filmmaker. Make your mark on this collaborative production experience! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | NO |
| Lehigh University | PA | STEM | The Summer CHOICES Engineering Camp is a popular hands-on learning experience in engineering and science for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade middle-school girls. The camp is designed to provide girls with the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun engineering and science experiments led by women engineers (students and faculty) from Lehigh University's P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Throughout this week-long camp, the girls will be introduced to a variety of fun and challenging activities that are organized by engineering mentors. | Middle School (6-8) | Paid | Yes |
| Drexel University | PA | STEM | Health equity and access will be explored in this five-day summer program, hosted by the Department of Sociology, students will be introduced to sociological approaches to healthcare and key findings about the social organization of healthcare in the United States. Perfect for students considering future careers in healthcare administration, this camp will feature discussions, active learning exercises, journals/reflections, and guest speakers from a variety of disciplines to help students learn about sociological approaches to health and illness in our country. Students will learn in sessions on campus and through field trips including to a functional fabric medical device laboratory and a midwifery and doula practice. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Allegheny College | PA | STEM | Allegheny’s curriculum of developmentally appropriate undergraduate research experiences serve as the spine of our award winning research program. The Office of URSCA further supports and engages students outside of the classroom by funding collaborative Student-Faculty Research (SFR) projects during the summer. The SFR is a competitive College-wide program that provides financial awards (a weekly award of $500 plus 50% of your billed room and board charges paid for) for projects up to 8-weeks over the summer to students who wish to conduct research/scholarship, or work on a creative project, in collaboration with an Allegheny College faculty mentor. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | STEM | Management & Technology Summer InstituteM&TSI is a rigorous and rewarding credit program focused on the intersection of business and technological innovation. Take classes with Wharton/Penn faculty and entrepreneurs, go on industry field trips, and more. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Pennsylvania | PA | STEM | The data scientist of the 21st century must be able to identify relevant problems, provide sensible analyses, and ultimately communicate their findings in meaningful ways. By the end of the Wharton Data Science Academy, students will not only be equipped with essential data science techniques such as data visualization and data wrangling but will also be exposed to modern machine learning methodologies, which are all building blocks for today’s AI field. Along the way, students will develop a working proficiency with the R language, which is among the most widely used by professional data scientists in both academia and industry. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | High School (9-12) | Paid | No | |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | Campers interested in continued safe and reliable nuclear energy production, nuclear engineering, use of radiation for biomedical research and medical imaging, how to operate a nuclear reactor, or how nuclear-powered US Navy submarines and aircraft carriers protect US interests at sea, will embrace this unique, hands-on summer program that was designed to introduce them to the fascinating world of nuclear power and the unique opportunities in the world of nuclear engineering | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | From growing your own rock candy to crafting single crystals of quantum materials, prepare to be amazed by the power of science! Dive into the periodic table, decode crystal structures, and discover the hidden beauty of atomic symmetry. Get ready to see the world in a whole new light! | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | This 8-week summer STEaM camp for kids ages 8 - 15 enables learners to explore the world of robotics, video game design, rocketry, drones, Aerospace, rocketry, alternative energy and many more science, technology, energy, arts and math challenges. In its 9th year, this summer camp has been an on-ramp for year-round STEaM learning for many students who have gone on to lead championship robotics and race teams. The camp includes hands-on activities, fun instruction, competitions, virtual field trips, and interaction with industry professionals. The camp design is to be educational, explorative and fun! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| St. Louis University | MO | STEM | During Saint Louis University's 3D Printing Summer Camp, students learn the fundamentals of 3D printing and design. By the end of camp, students build their own functioning 3D printers they get to take home. In addition, students get an opportunity to experience college life by socializing with other campers, touring SLU's engineering facilities and eating at SLU's dining halls! The Teacher Camp provides fundamental concepts of 3D printing that teachers can incorporate into their classrooms. At the end of camp, teachers have their own functioning 3D printers to take back to their classrooms. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Washington University St. Louis | MO | STEM | The mission of the BESt Healthcare Summer Institute is to expose and prepare local multicultural high school students for future careers in healthcare. The mission is executed with a model that combines academics, exposure, and professional development. The program’s academics focus on improving mathematics, science, and ACT/SAT skills. Students get exposure to the healthcare profession through healthcare lectures and site visits. Professional development emphasizes personal brand, character, and leadership development.The BESt program has achieved tremendous success since its inception in 2008 with 100% college acceptance, 87% of students pursuing healthcare, and 39% pursuing pharmacy as a career. Our success can be attributed to the talents of the students and instructors, our delivery model, and commitment of the program’s partners. The ultimate goals of BESt are to spark students interests in STEM-based professions and to create a pipeline of diverse healthcare providers and future leaders for the Saint Louis community. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | MO | STEM | Since 1991, the Summer Focus program has provided highly-motivated high school students from the Greater St. Louis area with funded eight-week summer research internships at the Washington University in St. Louis. Each Summer Focus Scholar is paired with two scientists: a Mentor and a Tutor. The Mentor works one-on-one with the Scholar on a specific project in the laboratory, while the Tutor supports the Scholar throughout their research experience. Scholars also take two courses on strengthening their science communication skills and preparing to apply to colleges. Washington University graduate students, post-doctoral associates, and laboratory staff serve as Mentors, Tutors, and Course Instructors. For over 30 years, the success of Summer Focus is due to its highly motivated students, intimate cohort size, emphasis on personalized mentorship, and individualized lab projects. Summer Focus accepts 16 – 18 students each year. Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend for the summer. To be eligible to apply, Scholars must have successfully completed their junior year of high school before the program begins in June. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Saint Louis University | MO | STEM | The School of Science and Engineering STEM Immersion Camp is designed to provide underrepresented students an understanding of STEM fields and education opportunities, practical college readiness information (including application and financial aid information), and opportunities to engage with industry leaders and role models to learn about various STEM career paths. The camp is designed specifically for students seeking to learn more about opportunities in STEM and college readiness. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| University of Missouri School of Medicine | MO | STEM | Rising high school juniors and seniors who currently have a 2.5 GPA or higher are eligible. Students must live within a 50-mile radius of St. Louis. This camp was designed to encourage underrepresented high school students from diverse backgrounds to pursue STEM careers. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| University of Missouri School of Medicine | MO | STEM | Medical Explorations helps rising high school juniors and seniors explore various health careers. This workshop includes an interactive two-week online component and a one-day, on-campus event hosted on the MU campus and Springfield Clinical Campus. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Saint Louis University School of Medicine | MO | STEM | During the four-week program, students meet with a variety of health care professionals. Some of the specialties may include family medicine, orthopedics, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, transplant surgery, internal general medicine, pathology, dietetics and nursing. The program is coordinated with the assistance of first-year medical students. In addition to career exploration, students: Participate in a cadaver demonstration Take a tour of Saint Louis University’s campus and the St. Louis area Complete a research project Participate in a community service project Receive several hours of ACT preparation | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | MO | STEM | The Saturday Scholars Program provides an annual forum for high school students, particularly from the St. Louis Public Schools and a number of county schools, to learn about human anatomy both in a lecture and lab environment, while interacting with Washington University medical students. The program consists of a three and a half hour human anatomy session on five consecutive Saturdays in February and March. Each session includes a lecture conducted by medical students on a system of the human anatomy (respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, renal and reproductive systems), followed by three interactive activities including an anatomy lab and a clinical skills breakout session. During the last Saturday of the program, high school students will present a research PowerPoint project to their teachers and family members followed by an awards ceremony. | High School (9-12) | Free | No |
| Saint Louis University School of Medicine | MO | STEM | The AIMS Medical and Surgical Procedures Workshop provides an overview of anatomy and an introduction to careers in the health care field. Physicians and professionals from various medical specialties provide programs in their areas of expertise using auditorium presentations, hands-on laboratory experiences and group interactions. Students also view several surgical demonstrations on-site by expert faculty and surgeons from SLU and other local hospitals and universities. This workshop is available for all students in the age group of high school freshmen to incoming college freshmen (ages 15-19) interested in science and medicine. | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Saint Louis University School of Medicine | MO | STEM | The AIMS Middle School Anatomy 101 is a 3-day workshop that provides introductory anatomical learning through high-definition auditorium presentations, comparative dissections and other "hands-on" programs. Students will have the opportunity to interact with anatomists, medical school students and other healthcare professionals. If you are interested in science or medicine this workshop is a great way to sharpen your skills! | High School (9-12) | Paid | |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | At CyberMiner Camp, campers who thrive on all things tech will embark on a thrilling journey through the realms of computer engineering, computer science, and information science and technology. Whether you're a coding connoisseur or a robotics enthusiast, there's something here for everyone. Ever dreamt of commanding your own mechanical marvel? Campers will roll up their sleeves and delve into the realm of robotics, assembling and programming their very own robots from custom kits. From soldering circuits to mastering the Arduino IDE, you'll bring your creation to life and pit it against fellow campers in thrilling challenges! But that's just the tip of the digital iceberg. Dive deep into the world of big data and information visualization, unraveling complex datasets and transforming them into stunning visual masterpieces. Then, brace yourself for the ultimate showdown in the AI challenge, where your wits will be put to the test against the cutting-edge of artificial intelligence. For those with a penchant for tinkering, we'll crack open the casings of computers, dissecting and reassembling their inner workings with expert guidance. It's not just about understanding how technology functions – it's about empowering yourself to shape the future of tech. And let's not forget the heart of CyberMiner Camp – forging new friendships and connections with fellow tech enthusiasts who share your passion and drive. Together, we'll explore Missouri S&T's prestigious programs, gaining insights into college life and the endless possibilities that await in the world of technology. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | Have you ever wondered how dynamite works? How about fireworks? You will learn how these things work from experts like lead instructor, Dr. Paul Worsey, who co-hosted The Detonators, which aired on the Discovery Channel. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Missouri S&T | MO | STEM | This camp will have interactive activities, demonstrations, and presentations to introduce campers to a variety of chemistry concepts and experiences. It will be an educational exploration, but it will not be summer school – it will be scientific fun! Welcome to the exciting world of molecules and reactions! Chemistry is called the “central science” because it touches many other scientific disciplines. From a single atom to the entire cosmos, everything is made of chemicals, you included! | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Webster University | MO | STEM | Join us for a week of scientific research in the lab. Bacteriophages are tiny phage viruses that attack bacteria, and are useful in human medicine. A huge, invisible world of phage viruses are yet to be discovered. We explore our campus in search of these novel phages. We purify, visualize and characterize new phages as part of an ongoing research project. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| Georgetown University | DC | STEM | In Georgetown's 3-Week Medical Academy, you'll register for one of three tracks (Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroscience, or Emergency Medicine), and get a snapshot of a first-year medical school curriculum while learning from Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty and medical students. Throughout the program, you’ll investigate contemporary medical challenges facing society today, discuss the latest advances affecting the applied science of medicine, and interact with experts from the field to learn how to pursue a career in medicine. In each of the three tracks, you’ll delve into your chosen area of study, gaining a deeper understanding of the topic through classroom learning as well as hands-on projects, case studies, and, in most tracks, lab work. Reference the track descriptions for more information on what to expect. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| George Washington University | DC | Business | High school students in the Pre-College Program spend a summer in Washington, D.C., taking advantage of GW's expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration, politics, diplomacy, history, biomedical engineering, museum studies and the arts. Top-tier faculty and scholar practioners guide, inspire and empower students through immersive programs that connect academic experience with real-world practice. Our summer programs are intensive and exciting, allowing students to experience the academic rigors of learning in a college environment. They are academically-challenging courses that integrate lectures and seminars with exploration of area organizations. Pre-College also offers a transformative introduction to college life. Students develop confidence in their ability to become part of a new community, participating in recreational and social activities while making friends with peers from around the world. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| UVA Northern Virginia | VA | Business | Think you might be interested in coding, branding, or forensic science? Spend time this summer and satisfy your curiosity with small class sizes focused on exploratory learning. Go beyond the curriculum with exciting topics that introduce new concepts and build on existing knowledge. 1 week and 2 week classes are offered in-person (Fairfax, VA) or online from June 17-July 26. Assorted courses on a variety of different programs that can be selected. | High School (9-12) | Paid | No |
| UVA Northern Virginia | VA | Business | UVA Advance offers a college experience in a nutshell, with workshops to prepare you for undergrad life, social activities in and around the university, and high-level academics that can earn you up to six transferable college credits! The academics include a specially designed core course (2023 students can choose from amongst Empowered Women in Africa, Business Communication, Introduction to Oceanography, and Genocide) and an elective course which is part of the regular undergrad syllabus. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| James Madison University | VA | Business | The program includes an Honors Core Course which is an interdisciplinary course looking at a current issue and examining it through a number of fields, an example of which can be found here. Along with this, you will attend subject-area classes that will focus on a different major every day. The fun and dynamic nature of the lessons is meant to let you explore options for your college major. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
| Case Western Reserve University | OH | Business | Courses offered by Case Western Reserve University as an enrichment opportunity for HS students where they will learn about a variety of courses taught by the University in any subject in any field and recieve mentoring and college guidance and recieve college credit | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Technology | Coding skills are among the most in-demand in today’s job market, and this introduction to computational thinking is the perfect way to gain real-world experience. You’ll start with the basics, and then expand your knowledge by building object oriented architectures, creating algorithms, and completing coding challenges in Python, the fastest-growing programming language! With popular libraries like PyGame, MatPlotLib, and Numpy, you’ll build logic games, solve artificial intelligence puzzles, and even explore creating a simple neural network. With all of this experience, you’ll be prepared for wherever your computer science career takes you, from software engineering to machine learning! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Technology | BattleBots® combines the craftsmanship of engineering with the high-octane excitement of a robotics championship. You’ll customize, build, and wire a base for your robot with the VEX Robotics Design System. Using VEX C++, you and your team will code your bot to take on daily challenges against other bots to see who can take the lead and get the highest score. You’ll optimize your bot’s hardware and software as it competes against your peers’ creations, ensuring maximum chance of victory. Think you have what it takes to make it to the winner's circle? “Let the bot battle begin! | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | No |
| The Ohio State University | OH | Technology | Learn the fundamentals of Java, one of the most relevant and long-standing programming languages in the world. Java has dozens of uses, from game development to business apps. You’ll arrive at the intersection of coding and graphics by moving beyond text-based programs and creating visual interactions using the Processing library. No matter where you are in your coding journey—just starting out, preparing a college resume, or prepping for the AP Computer Science exam—you’ll hone your Java skills with console applications, arcade-style games, and programming challenges. | Junior High (6-12) | Paid | |
| Hollins University | VA | English | Looking for a creative and supportive writing community? Interested in a sneak peek into one of the nations’ top creative writing programs? Our Creative Writing Intensive will help you develop a stronger writing voice in fiction, poetry, and personal narratives. This weeklong skill development program includes writers’ workshops and special events with visiting authors to help you hone your skills. | High School (9-12) | Paid | Yes |
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