LHS does not endorse any of the particular programs listed below but merely provides this information as a convenience for students and families. Please be aware that many of these opportunities are offered at a cost to participants. 


MISC NON-COLLEGE BASED PROGRAMS:


SUMMER PROGRAM LIST: provided by Jefferson County Association for Gifted Children
Program descriptions, links, and age categories.


BRANSON NYC HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SUMMER CAMPS:
We offer two NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students. They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach the students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider's perspective. The students will stay at a college Residence Hall or hotel with a residence advisor. Each morning the group will be picked up at the dorm/hotel by a Banson NYC representative. From there we will depart for our industry visits, seminars and activities of the day. Each evening will have group activities planned. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers per session. We accept applications on a first come, first served basis.

The cost is $2075.00 per student or $1875.00 per student if they register with a friend.

Session A: June 18, 2023 - June 24, 2023

Session B: July 9, 2023 - July 15, 2023


Click here for Banson NYC Website


CAMP EMBER:
The camp is a 4-day, 3-night camp offered to young women ages 16-18. The camp is free and includes training, mentorship from female firefighters, lodging, transportation between training events, and meals. This is a great opportunity for young women who are interested in a career in firefighting and/or EMS.


DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE TEEN SCHOLARS:
Teen Science Scholars complete hands-on summer internships with Science Division staff at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Teen interns strengthen their investigative and communication skills, develop a peer network of students from across the state of Colorado.  Application deadline is March 13, 2023.

LAUNCHX SUMMER PROGRAM: Entrepreneurship Summer Program
Our summer program taps into your potential as an ambitious high school student, supporting you through the process of launching an actual startup.

We bring a highly curated group of promising young entrepreneurs together from around the globe. You’ll learn from industry experts and work in a group of peer co-founders to build real products and solve business challenges in meaningful and viable ways.


SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN LATINO: YOUNG AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

The Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a nationally recognized program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of community-conscious Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: EXTENDED TO APRIL 14, 2023


TRANSPORTATION AND CONSTRUCTION GIRL: CAREER WEEK FOR GIRLS SUMMER CAMP
At Career Week for GIRLs - over one week, girls – ranging from 13 to 23 years old – make five stops to engage with women, ask questions and tour work sites. Each company puts together a day long insight into their company and into the industry. Here are just a few salaries in the industry: Brick Mason $80,000; Project Coordinator $90,000; Estimator $75,000-$90,000; Architect $75,000; Electrician $58,000; Drone Operator $82,000 and Tower Crane Operator $77,000. And, these are just starting salaries.

To Qualify
- Candidate must be female
- Age 13 - 23
- Have transportation to and from host companies throughout the metro area
- Sign: parental release, consent form and conduct form

The Program
Weekdays: June 5-9, June 19-23 or June 26-30
Duration: 9am - 3pm each day, Mon-Fri
Cost: Free to approved candidates
Deadline: March 30, 2023


COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY BASED PROGRAMS:


ADELPHI UNIVERSITY: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Adelphi’s Summer Pre-College Program is open to rising juniors and seniors in high school. Our summer program for high schoolers features an updated curriculum that will allow students to explore an academic area of interest, participate in college preparedness workshops, and discover all that Adelphi University has to offer. Credit-bearing options are available. 


ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE & COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER: COLORADO HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY
Learn about different careers in healthcare through online learning modules
• Develop workforce skills by building your resume & practice professional interviewing
• Get connected to employment opportunities with large healthcare companies
• Earn your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Gain hands on experience in CNA and/or Nursing Labs
• Create friendships & build community
• Earn a $500 scholarship upon completion

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Contact: [email protected]


BELOIT COLLEGE:
We invite you to learn more about Beloit College’s stellar summer programs for students 16 years of age and older.

We offer a fun, transformative, and enriching immersion on our beautiful campus where your students can get a taste of a world-class residential liberal arts education.

Students in the Center for Language Studies can spend 3.5 weeks or 7 weeks on campus (earning 4 or 8 semester credit hours), immersed in one of our four language offerings: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. CLS is an intensive, college-level program for committed language students including upper-level high school students, college students, and professionals.

Students in our Summer Academy are introduced to the liberal arts experience through a 2-week deep dive into a rich topic (earning 1 semester credit hour), such as this summer's focus, “Keepin’ it Real: Fakes, Forgeries and Fantasies and the Quest for Authenticity.” Summer Academy is appropriate for rising high school juniors and seniors achieving success in a college preparatory curriculum. 


BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER JOURNALISM ACADEMY
For 13 years, our program has taught high school students in-person and virtually core skills in news reporting, interviewing, and writing, focusing on hands-on experience in and around Boston and their home communities. Taught by award-winning working journalists such as Pulitzer Prize winner Lara Salahi and Rochelle Sharpe, students learn how to follow facts and get to the heart of stories affecting communities. 

We challenge students to step outside their comfort zone – and experience life as a working journalist. In the past, our students spoke with policymakers, reported from a massive immigration march, and highlighted issues affecting teens during the pandemic. They learned how to interview strangers, ask probing questions and assemble it in a concise story on deadline.

Students learn practical skills during their sessions and will receive a taste of how a newsroom operates.


BROWN UNIVERSITY: PRE COLLEGE
Brown Pre-College provides academically motivated 9th through 12th grade students the chance to immerse themselves in the challenges and opportunities of the college experience. Students can choose to study at our historic campus, located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, online or at locations across the United States and around the globe. Wherever they choose to study, Brown Pre-College students explore a variety of academic interests and fuel their passion for learning at an Ivy League institution that values and respects student voices and is known for embracing independent thinkers. Brown Pre-College students will experience the rigors of college-level classes, studying alongside peers from around the world who are just as motivated and curious. With over 300 course options, both on campus and online, as well as in locations around the world, our students find a course that engages their potential in a program that mirrors Brown’s Open Curriculum.


BUCKNELL ACADEMY SUMMER EXPERIENCE (BASE)
At BASE, the Bucknell Academy Summer Experience, rising high school juniors and seniors spend a week living like a college student.

You'll stay in our residence halls, attend classes taught by Bucknell professors and develop problem-solving skills designed to help you make an impact on the world.

BASE participants join Bucknell faculty and students to find innovative solutions to pressing issues. Perhaps you'll team up with environmental engineers and global managers to create better technology for clean water. Or maybe you'll collaborate with performing artists and biomedical engineers to reimagine prosthetics used by actors or musicians.


CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare them for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills.


CLARKSON UNIVERSITY: HORIZONS PROGRAM
The Clarkson University Horizons program's mission is to drive genuine and inclusive culture change for middle and high school students from all backgrounds. Our aim is to provide tools to help our participants excel in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and attend college well prepared to pursue employment or advanced degrees and eventually assume leadership roles in STEAM.

Through fun and challenging hands-on projects, the Horizons curriculum uses an integrated instructional module in mathematics, science and engineering that is supported by the arts and technology. We believe in a holistic approach to education. Additionally, it is important to foster growth and balance in the life of a participant in every course. Thus, the life skills component further enhances instruction as participants build confidence, personal insight, leadership skills and team spirit in an emotionally supported learning environment. 

At Horizons, participants are taught by a diverse staff of educators. Our young guests are mentored by program assistants who are undergraduate or graduate college students who excel in STEAM disciplines. Group sizes are small so that each participant has the opportunity to form a lasting relationship with staff and peers.


COLORADO HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY:
Arapahoe Community College & Community College of Denver
Students will gain knowledge on health career opportunities, will become self-aware of their aptitudes and interests, and will obtain direct experience in the industry through virtual and in-person formats
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COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES: SUMMER MULTICULTURAL ENGINEERING TRAINING (SUMMET)
The Summer Multicultural Engineering Training (SUMMET) program is an engineering, science and technology program designed for rising juniors and seniors who are from underrepresented populations, including ethnic/racial minority, women and prospective first-generation college students. 

SUMMET combines course work, hands-on projects, industry tours, team building activities and and social events. SUMMET provides exposure to the lifestyle, opportunities and challenges of college and is designed to help build skills and experiences for a smooth transition from high school to college. SUMMET is a one-week residential program, allowing participants to live on campus for the duration of the program, experience life as a college student and participate in STEM related curriculum instruction.

This program is available at no cost to participants, with the exception of a $50 confirmation fee for students accepted into the program. Transportation to and from the program is not included in the cost and is currently the responsibility of participants. 

We have three opportunities for you to attend SUMMET this year:

June 4 - June 9, 2023
June 11 - June 16, 2023
June 25 - June 30, 2023

Deadline to submit a complete application is 11:59pm MST on March 1, 2023.


COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY: CYBERSECURITY CAMP
We are recruiting participants for a free weeklong non-residential cyber security summer camp for students in grades 9-12 at CSU June 12-16, Summer Cybersecurity Camp 2023 (Email: [email protected], Social: @csucybercamp). The camp will run from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm on each day. Students will learn about various cyber security concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, network and cyber-physical systems security, blockchains, and consensus mechanisms. They will have opportunities of engaging in hand-on activities.  There is no cost to attend the summer camp, and we will provide daily snacks and lunch.


COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS
In this five day, non-residential camp, students will explore current technologies (e.g. VR, AR, AI, Robots, Mobile Apps) through hands-on activities and games and learn about their use and impact on business. The program is free of charge and includes daily lunch and snacks. It will be held June 19 - 23, 9am to 3pm in Rockwell Hall West. Application link.


COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY: GIRLS GET MATH

Registration is now open for GirlsGetMath@CSU, a free weeklong, non-residential summer math camp in the Department of Mathematics at CSU! The camp will run June 5-9 from approximately 9am-4:30pm each day. Students will explore a variety of topics in mathematics (such as cryptography, data science, image processing, geometry, fractals, and graph theory) in a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where they engage with hands-on activities and computer labs. During the camp, students will also take a campus tour, eat lunch in dining halls, and hear from successful women in STEM careers. New this year, GirlsGetMath@CSU will devote time at the end of each day for fun, social activities (such as visiting the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery) to build community and develop students’ confidence by focusing on team-building abilities and leadership skills. There is no cost to attend the summer camp, and we will provide all materials, daily snacks, lunch, and a camp t-shirt.

 

Please direct any interested students to https://mathematics.colostate.edu/girls-get-math/ where they can fill out a short application to attend the camp. The deadline is Sunday, April 30.

COLUMBIA CLIMATE SCHOOL: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
The Columbia Climate School and Putney Student Travel collaborate annually to offer The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains and Columbia Climate Corps experiences. These programs are designed and operated by Putney Student Travel, a family-run organization that has provided transformative travel programs for young people since 1951.

These programs are designed for motivated high school students who are curious and passionate about the world around them. Whether in the U.S. or abroad, Putney Student Travel programs combine pre-college enrichment and travel, taking you beyond the standard summer class model. 


COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Dive into an Ivy League education this summer with Columbia’s world-class instructors, and a dynamic online learning platform.

Interact with Columbia instructors and experts in their fields.
Engage with an international community of students.
Prepare for college and the admissions process through specially designed programs.
Participate in extracurricular activities led by current students.
Earn a Columbia University Certification of Participation and evaluation letter.

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CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY: SUMMER CAMP (International Experience)

• Dates: July 29th - August 9th (12 days)
• Location: Constructor University, Campus Ring 1, 28759 Bremen, Germany
• Academic focus: Mathematics, programming, German language
• Who can participate: High school students (16-19 years old)
• Language of instruction: English
• Fee: 2650 Euro for the whole program
• Registration deadlines: May 15th (students needing a visa), June 1st (students who do not need a visa)

CORNELL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING: SUMMER PROGRAMS
CATALYST Academy is a one-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience.
CURIE Academy is a one-week residential program for high school girls, specifically rising juniors and seniors, who desire to learn about engineering in the context of an authentic college experience.


CORNELL UNIVERSITY'S PRECOLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM
Rigorous online courses taught by top Cornell faculty. As one of the nation's longest running and most highly regarded precollege academic programs, it gives motivated students the chance to:

*Get a head start on their college journey while earning 3 to 8 credits
*Build college study skills during engaging Ivy League classes
*Prep for college applications with one-on-one admissions counseling
*Enhance their college applications with an impressive Cornell transcript
*Have fun connecting with diverse students from around the world

Students choose from dozens of three- and six-week online undergraduate Cornell courses in the arts, business and hospitality, international relations, science and technology, veterinary medicine, and more. More courses will be added in the coming months.

Courses are offered between May 30 and August 1, 2023. Limited financial aid is available.


DENNISON UNIVERSITY: REYNOLDS YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP
The workshop is an eight-day residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers, and much more.

Only 48 students get the chance to come to The Hill to participate each June. That means students experience small, intimate writing workshops and one-on-one interactions with people who have made writing their career. It's a great way to connect with a close-knit community of writing teachers, mentors, and peers from around the world.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES: JUNE 24 TO JULY 1, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2023 AT 11:59PM


DENNISON UNIVERSITY: SUMMER TUTTI
 We’re excited to introduce our new 8-day residential summer high school intensive in dance, music, and theatre. At Summer TUTTI, students live and learn with peers from across the disciplines and across the country. They’ll deepen their skills and talents in their chosen area while exploring new ways of making art, guided by Denison professors as well as nationally-acclaimed professional artists and ensembles, Third Coast Percussion, string quartet ETHEL, and members from Available Light Theatre.

We welcome dancers (all styles), instrumentalists (strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, and percussion), composers, and students interested in all aspects of theatre-making (acting, directing, designing). Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are eligible to apply. Financial support is available for families with need. This year’s program runs from June 24 to July 1, 2023

DRAKE UNIVERSITY: BullD.O.G.S. IN HEALTHCARE:
Drake University's BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare camp will introduce you to careers in the health professions. You will get to participate in hands-on laboratory experiences, educational sessions, and interactive discussions with students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to understand how to best prepare for a career in healthcare. Plus, with both in-person and virtual options available, you can participate safely in our overnight on-campus event, or from the comfort of your own home!

In-Person Camp

• When: Thursday-Saturday, July 27-29, 2023
• Where: Drake University
• Cost: $200, which includes overnight accommodations in a residence hall.  Financial assistance may be available to students who qualify.

Who is Eligible:

• Students enrolled as a 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader during the 2023/2024 academic year
• Students who graduated from high school in 2022 or 2023

EHL ACADEMY: PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSES FOR TEENS:
For over 125 years, EHL has pioneered the methods of Swiss hospitality education and set the standards of excellence in this field. Today, we combine the Swiss values of academic rigor and industry practice with creativity and innovation for modern hospitality management degrees that prepare graduates to lead the future of the industry and the world. Join us for a transformative experience:

*Challenge yourself with university-level classes
*Explore careers related to hospitality, tourism and luxury
*Build important life skills for future success
*Strengthen your EHL application

Click here for more information. 


FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: SUMMER HEALTHCARE PRE-APPENTICESHIPS

FRCC is offering a FREE summer Pre-Apprenticeship Program in healthcare.

 

• Who:         
  • Participants must be at least 17yrs old and be a high school graduate by June 2023
• What: 
  • During the week, students will…
    • Explore healthcare careers
    • Learn important skills to be successful in healthcare
    • Resume Building
    • Earn a CPR certification
    • Participate in healthcare job shadows

• Where:
  • FRCC – Westminster Campus
  • Other dates are available at our Larimer Campus (in Fort Collins) and our Boulder County Campus (in Longmont)
• When:
  • June 12^th - June 16^th
  • From 9:00am-1:00pm each day
• Why:
  • To explore healthcare careers
• How:
  • Registration is required: REGISTER HERE!

HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL:
Level Up This Summer at Harvard Summer School. Between learning from renowned instructors, befriending bright students from around the world, and challenging yourself academically, you’ll never forget your time as a Harvard Summer School student. Experience what university life is like on campus by selecting a residential program in historic Cambridge, MA, or choose an immersive, online program that will challenge you.


HENDRIX COLLEGE: LIFE LAUNCH
Explore life beyond high school. Life Launch @ Hendrix gives rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to explore career planning and experience college life. During this one-week (June 11-16, 2023), residential program at Hendrix College, students will…
 
EXPLORE talents and discover career paths as they enter their final years of education before college. 

ENGAGE with faculty and staff as they lead Masterclasses and skill-building sessions for professional life.

EXPERIENCE college living alongside like-minded peers. 

Life Launch @ HDX seeks to empower students to make choices about their future pathways that align with uncovering purpose and finding fulfillment.


INDIANA UNIVERSITY: PRECOLLEGE ACADEMY
The IU Precollege Academy gives rising high school seniors from diverse backgrounds a chance to see themselves in a college space and provides tools to help with the college search and application process. This exclusive event offers students a week-long residential experience on the beautiful IU Bloomington campus.

Students will stay in a residence hall, connect with faculty and staff, have fun with other students heading into their senior year, and have a chance to ask all their questions. The program will allow them to build college readiness, start exploring career options, and experience campus life.

There is no cost to attend the IU Precollege Academy. Space is limited and interested students are expected to have a minimum 3.0 GPA and will need to submit a short application—applications are due by Sunday, April 30. Students will receive confirmation via email. If the program reaches capacity, students will be offered the opportunity to join a waitlist.


JOHNS HOPKINS ENGINEERING INNOVATION PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Are you ready to change the world through the power of engineering? Are you an intellectually curious high school student with an interest in math and science?  Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs allow you to explore your passions and see your future as an engineer.


KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY: FINANCIAL PLANNING ACADEMY
The Department of Personal Financial Planning at Kansas State University is excited to host the Financial Planning Academy funded by Charles Schwab Foundation, July 16-21, 2023!

This program will provide high school students with an exciting week on K-State's Manhattan campus, where they will deepen their understanding of personal finance and the profession of financial planning. While here, students will interact with local financial experts and further develop their skills in leadership, communication, team building, entrepreneurship, marketing and more.

During the week, students will:

Collaborate with fellow participants on a case study
Take part in team-building challenges
Develop a financial plan
Compete for scholarships and prizes
Meet other students with an interest in financial planning or a business-related career

More information on the program can be found on the Financial Planning Academy website.


LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE CAMP:
Our Actuarial Science Summer Camps are week-long intensive programs for rising high school seniors designed to help them decide if they’re interested in actuarial careers.

LVC has had a successful Actuarial Science Program for more than 50 years, and we’ve run this summer camp for more than three decades. Leveraging industry connections and alumni suggestions, we’ve forged an authentic experience that features interaction with actuaries and an introduction to relevant software and content.

In the summer of 2023, we will have two one-week long camps:

June 18–23, 2023
July 9–14, 2023

During the week, students live on campus in a residence hall with Resident Assistants who are current LVC students. Students eat their meals in the Allan W. Mund College Center.


MIAMI UNIVERSITY: SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Summer Scholars Program is a week-long summer experience for high-achieving high school students who will be juniors or seniors the following fall. This program provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare you for college and future success. The Summer Scholars curriculum is built for active learners. Students participate in lively discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world experiences with our faculty. The 2023 Summer Scholars program will take place over two sessions: 

• Session 1: Sunday, July 9 - Friday, July 14
• Session 2: Sunday, July 16 - Friday, July 21*

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU):

Precollege:  NYU Precollege offers high schoolers the opportunity to experience life as an NYU student, earn college credits toward a future degree, and immerse themselves in the dynamic, global community that is New York University. Take undergraduate courses in a wide range of academic subjects taught by NYU's world class faculty. Explore a possible future major or discover a new academic interest, all while engaging with NYU classmates from around the world.

College Access Leadership Institute: The College Access Leadership Institute (CALI) is a summer program designed to help rising high school juniors and seniors navigate the college admissions process. Led by NYU Admissions counselors, CALI is a series of intensive workshops and seminars that prepare you to apply for and succeed at college.


NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY: BOSTON ACCELERATE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS:
Our Summer 2023 Boston Campus programs give talented high school rising juniors and seniors from around the world the opportunity to participate in immersive, experiential programs with acclaimed Northeastern faculty members right on our Boston campus. Our residential Boston campus programs are taught by our internationally acclaimed faculty, allowing you to experience true collegiate learning in a world-class environment. Students gain extensive, hands-on, experiential education in subjects including engineering, health sciences, ethics & emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and more. These programs allow students to have a true Northeastern University experience. 


THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY: BUCKEYE PRECOLLEGE
Buckeye Precollege at The Ohio State University offers academically ambitious high school students the opportunity to participate in a two-week residential academic program designed to give them a taste of college life and prepare them for the road ahead. Learn more: go.osu.edu/buckeyeprecollege


PRATT PRECOLLEGE
Engage in rigorous college-level courses as a high school student and earn elective college credits accepted at Pratt and most other universities . Modeled after Pratt Institute’s undergraduate offerings in art, design, architecture, and writing and taught by Pratt faculty, PreCollege courses immerse students in the creative process. PreCollege students are connected with a vibrant community of like-minded young people developing their skills and individual voice.

PreCollege students:

-Explore undergraduate majors and discover the Pratt experience.
-Develop proficiency in a variety of tools, materials, and techniques.
-Create work that can be used in a college admissions portfolio.
-Earn elective college credits while working with Pratt faculty in specialized facilities.


RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: PREFACE
PREFACE is a summer program for talented students who have been historically under-represented in science, engineering, and the technological fields, and who express a strong, early interest in pursuing careers in these areas. This year’s program will take place in-person, Sunday, July 23 through Saturday, August 5 2023 (2 weeks), on the Rensselaer campus in Troy, NY. 


RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: ARCHITECTURE CAREER DISCOVERY PROGRAMS
This two-week class is designed to expose students to a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. The core of this course is studio work.

High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and curious about the world are encouraged to apply. The first week of the course will focus on building models and making drawings by hand. The second week will focus on using the computer as a design tool. Students will learn 3D modeling in Rhinoceros, 2D drawing, and image editing in Adobe Creative Suite.

In-person session: July 10-21, 2023 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EDT)

Online session: July 24-August 4, 2023 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m. EDT)

Program cost: $1300

Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. 

This exciting, immersive workshop will open your eyes to architecture as a future career and provide you with an impressive portfolio piece, essential to be accepted into a premier program - like Rensselaer.


RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN: 
Explore a new subject, gain fundamental skills, and practice creative problem-solving and collaboration with RISD's teen courses, available in-person at RISD this summer, or fully online anywhere in the world.

Browse Teen In-Person Courses
Browse Teen Online Courses


RICE UNIVERSITY PRECOLLEGE ONLINE PROGRAM:
The Rice University Precollege Online Program provides students with valuable insights and tools from expert practitioners working at the center of their respective fields. All courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at their own pace. Plus, they’ll be guided by mentors from related fields and earn a Certificate of Completion from Rice University.


SOUTH DAKOTA MINES: STEM SUMMER CAMPS
Join us on the South Dakota Mines campus for our STEM summer camps! Our summer camps offer a fun intro to science and engineering. These pre-college experiences are designed to expose students to how science works in the real world by providing exciting hands-on experiences. Day camps are hosted by some of our prestigious faculty whose expertise gives campers a glimpse into STEM careers and gets them excited about their education. Campers participate in on-campus activities and field trips throughout the day. From out of town? Take this opportunity to have a fun family vacation in the Black Hills.


STANFORD PRE-COLLEGIATE STUDIES
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies strives to enhance the education of motivated, intellectually curious, pre-college students. This summer, we are offering several online and residential academic enrichment programs, and we hope you will share these programs with your students as they make plans for the summer.

Our programs feature a wide variety of disciplines—including business, computer science, humanities, math, science, social justice, and more—allowing students to investigate advanced topics beyond the typical high school curriculum. Students engage in discussion-based classes with instructors who are scholars in their fields and passionate about teaching.


STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: SUMMER 2023 PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
You may not know exactly what you want to do yet, but you know whatever it is, it’s going to be big. When you enroll in a Pre-College Program at Stevens, you can explore your ideas and interests in a pressure-free, inspiring academic environment that welcomes big thinkers.

What distinguishes our Pre-College Programs from others?

Working with cutting-edge technology
Exploring a potential major
Learning in state of the art facilities
Collaborating with our exceptional faculty
Experiencing the amazing views of New York City


STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a paid virtual summer research program for high school students. In this six-week program, students will have the opportunity to work alongside a faculty member from the School of Business and assist them with research in their area of study such as management, leadership or finance.  The final assignment will include a PowerPoint presentation detailing their research findings. The program will run from July 1, 2023, through August 12, 2023, and students will receive a $500 stipend after completing the program. 

Eligibility: Applicants must currently be in their junior year of high school (no exceptions).

Deadline: Applications are due by March 1, 2023.

Notification: Applicants will be notified by April 1, 2023. 

The application packet will include all of the following:

• 1-page essay in which you describe yourself and detail what you hope to gain from this experience 
• a copy of your current resume 
• a copy of your unofficial high school transcript 
• one letter of recommendation from a teacher, a guidance counselor, or a work supervisor. These letters can also be emailed directly to Lindsay Hartelius at [email protected].  

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY: PRE COLLEGE PROGRAMS
For more than 60 years Syracuse University’s Office of Pre-College Programs has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers in its renowned pre-college programs. Students not only learn about what it’s like to be a college student, they leave the program with more confidence, enthusiasm and a sense of being ready for college. Students can choose from over 100 courses in one of our six pre-college programs.


UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO: SUMMER SESSION
The University of Chicago’s summer pre-college programs draw from the multidisciplinary emphasis and intellectual richness of the College’s Core curriculum. We offer a variety of courses in diverse subject areas and engagement levels that match any motivated high school student. For Summer 2023, we will host both residential programs and online courses, including:

• Enrichment Programs: With enhanced financial support to cover program costs, talented and motivated students have the opportunity to reside on campus and benefit from co-curricular programming to prepare them for the highly selective admissions process while learning about topics like economics, freedom of expression, leadership, or quantum physics. Some programs seek a nomination from a teacher or counselor.
• Immersion: Through workshop discussions, research projects, and other activities, students live on campus and immerse themselves within a specific topic through three-week-long undergraduate-level courses for pre-college students designed by UChicago faculty and instructors. Course subjects include astrophysics, biotechnology, coding, data science, economics, literature, molecular engineering, political science, psychology, and more.
• Summer Language Institute: Through this online program, students can learn an entire year of a language in one summer! Whether they want to continue learning a language or pick up a new one, the Summer Language Institute is a great way to delve deeply into another culture and another world and acquire a useful skill. With over 10 languages offered at varying levels, students are sure to find a language that speaks to them.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER 2023 LYNX NATIONAL ARTS & MEDIA CAMPS
The LYNX National Arts and Media Camps are summer immersion programs for high school students interested in music and the arts hosted on the University of Colorado Denver campus and sponsored by the CU Denver College of Arts & Media. The camps are designed to provide students with an educational preview of the college programs offered in the College of Arts & Media while also providing students with an inspiring and memorable summer camp experience. They host high school students from many different states and countries at the camps which enables a diverse and enriching experience as students bond over a shared passion for the arts.


UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Engineering Experiences at UD (SEE-UD)
SEE-UD camps offered by our School of Engineering provide students with an opportunity to explore the diverse fields of engineering through collaborative and interactive faculty-led sessions. This four-day, three-night camp will introduce students to career opportunities in engineering and engineering technology, and offer a clear picture of what it’s like to be an engineer. Students will also experience living on a college campus and learn about the college admission process.

*Multi-Ethnic Men in Engineering Camp - June 14-17
*Women in Engineering Camp - June 14-17
*Co-Ed Engineering Camp - June 21-24

SEE-UD experiences are open to students with a 3.0 high school GPA. The cost per camp is $465, and a nonrefundable $100 deposit is due at registration. A limited amount of financial assistance is available and will be granted based on need.

Our registration deadline is April 14. Camps have a limited capacity and will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

Female Aspiring Business Scholars (FABS) Summer Program
FABS is an overnight summer camp program offered by UD’s School of Business Administration that provides young women a weeklong (June 25-30) introduction to business and the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to research, design and pitch a business plan. They’ll also have a chance to network with faculty, staff and community business professionals while earning three hours of college credit.

The cost for the FABS Summer Program is $500, with an early bird rate of $450 through March 31. A nonrefundable $100 deposit is due at registration. Our registration deadline is May 15. This camp has a limited capacity and will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.


UNVERSITY OF DENVER: PIONEER PREP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Pio Prep Leadership Institute brings together excelling students who identify as Black/African American and/or Latinx!

These dynamic three days and two nights will be jam-packed with high quality workshops, leadership building activities, opportunities to better understand the college application process, exploration of personal identity, and engagement with DU administrators and current students. By the end of the program, your students will not only be welcomed into the DU community, but also supported by a constellation of different advisors striving to help them attain their educational goals.

Our 2023 Pio Prep Leadership Institute will be held in-person at:
The University of Denver
July 19 - July 21

*There is an opportunity to attend an additional two days of programming hosted by the Daniels College of Business for students interested in learning about degrees, careers and current topics in business on July 17-18.  

The cost of the program is $65, with scholarship consideration for families who demonstrate financial hardship through free or reduced lunch.  

The following benefits are provided to selected Pio Prep participants:

*Dynamic on-campus experience promoting college access, leadership, and cultural identity
*Continued communication and support throughout the college process
*Development of one's resume and social circle of influence
*$65 Application Fee Waiver if applying to DU's Undergraduate programs
*If admitted to one of DU's Undergraduate programs, and depending on financial need, Pio Prep participants are eligible to receive a Pathways Scholarship worth up to $7,500 a year, renewable for four years at DU

Eligibility:

Must be a rising senior or junior in high school (Graduating Class of 2024 or 2025).


UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA: SUMMER EXPLORATION

Summer Exploration, running July 15-28 offers high school students and graduating seniors infinite possibilities during a transformative live-in, shared, two-week experience. Admitted students will explore all aspects of student life as they engage with world-class faculty, explore the iconic landscapes and communities surrounding Missoula, MT, and build meaningful connections with other high school students.

More information about the five courses offered, cost, scholarship information, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Summer Exploration website. 

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC: SUMMER INSTITUTE
Our institute is a two-week residential, all-inclusive program for curious and motivated high school students. This high-quality educational and social experience immerses students in the rich learning environment of a nationally ranked university, focusing on cutting-edge topics that emphasize real-world issues. Your students can explore more than 50 academic and athletic programs in project-based learning activities taught in Pacific's labs, studios, fields, and makerspaces.


UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER: PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS:
Students can explore different career paths and majors, live on a university campus, and challenge themselves with Rochester’s Pre-College Programs. Our summer programs give students the freedom to experience Rochester’s unique curriculum and join others from around the world. Pre-College Programs not only give students a taste of the college experience, but they also introduce them to unique perspectives, cultures, and ways of thinking about the world.


UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN: BADGER PRECOLLEGE
What can young learners do at UW–Madison this summer? Just about anything. Badger Precollege offers an array of academic programs for students ages 6-18 — from advanced learning programs and STEM classes to music clinics and college readiness conferences.

Whatever you choose, your student will enjoy the university’s outstanding facilities, resources, faculty and staff — all while getting to know the UW–Madison campus, pursuing their passions and meeting new friends. Financial assistance is available for most programs.

International students are welcomed and encouraged to apply for our high school programs. Learn more about our international programs. We look forward to meeting your student soon!


WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: IMPACTLAB
Join our pre-college experience, ImpactLab, and design solutions that make a difference in the world.  Our two-week residential summer program is for rising juniors and seniors in high school and it lets you try out a hands-on college like Wentworth while living on-campus and collaborating with new friends. We're looking for problem solvers like you.


WEST POINT SUMMER LEADER EXPERIENCE (SLE)
The West Point Summer Leader Experience (SLE) provides rising high school seniors with a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of a cadet. 

At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You will get a taste of Cadet Life through the entire program, which is led by current West Point cadets. 

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: 
We are just a few months away from the start of summer programs at WPI! This year, we are offering three distinct programs.

• Launch (June 26 - 30)
  • A commuter program for rising 9, 10 & 11th graders.
• Frontiers (July 9 - 21 & July 23 - Aug 4)
  • A set of two two-week residential programs for rising 10, 11 & 12th graders.
• Jumpstart (July 10 - Aug 11)
  • A five week, virtual for-credit program for rising juniors and seniors.