Summer Enrichment Programs
Alabama
University of Alabama
As a current high school student, you don’t have to dream about attending a premier university.
You can start now. With UA Early College, you earn college credit at The University of Alabama,
online or on campus, while you are still in high school. The result? You reach your goals faster
from a nationally recognized, top-50 public university.
http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu
1-877-823-8759
(205) 348-7083
California
Stanford University
Choose from a range of 145 courses in the 30 departments at the prestigious Stanford
University. Course topics range from Art and Art History to Political Science and from
Economics to Mathematics.
https://summercollege.stanford.edu/
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Focus: SAT Prep / Cultural / Recreational
www.giftedstudy.org
UCLA Summer Institutes for Advanced High School Students
Programs range from Design Media Arts to Stem Cell Research
http://www.summer.ucla.edu/ushsstudent
University of California - Santa Barbara Summer Sessions
Research Mentorship Program (RMP) - 6 weeks
- 2 interdisciplinary research technique courses
- scholarships available
Academic & Enrichment Program (1+1) - 6 weeks
- 1 College credit course + 1 enrichment course
Early Start Program (ESP) - 6 weeks
- 2 College credit courses
Enrichment Program - 4 weeks
- 2 Enrichment courses
See website for course and enrichment areas and details
http://summer.ucsb.edu/public/category/programArea.do?method=load&selectedProgramAreaId
=10246
Colorado
Capitol Region Inter-district Leadership Academy
7 day, all expenses paid Outward Bound Experience in Colorado
http://www.crec.org/crila/index.php
Colorado State University, Penn State, Fordham University, The Sorbonne in Paris,
France
Summer Study for Qualified High School Students
http://www.summerstudy.com/
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
Connecticut
CREC Summer Institutes at the University of Saint Joseph
-Institute of Science and Mathematics
-Institute of Politics and Psychology
http://www.crec.org/summerinstitutes/
3 Weeks
West Hartford, CT
CREC Summer Institute at Wesleyan University
The Center for Creative Youth (CCY), a program of the Capitol Region Education Council, will
hold its 39th annual summer residency in 2015 offering talented high school students four
weeks of intensive study on the lovely typical New England campus of Wesleyan University, one
of the country's most distinguished liberal arts colleges. Classes meet daily in 8 art disciplines.
Morning classes allow students to major in one chosen art form, while classes in
interdisciplinary arts subjects complement the morning program.
Session: June 29, 2015 - July 24, 2015
http://www.crec.org/ccy/
Fairfield University
Summer Programs for Women interested in Science (2 week camp)
Filmmaking
Summer Scholars
Introduction to Computer Game Modeling through the School of Engineering
http://www.fairfield.edu/academics/summerprograms/
Loomis Chaffee Summer Programs- Upper School Program
Carey O’Brien
860-687-6237
summer_program@loomis.org
http://www.loomischaffee.org/page.cfm?p=9977
Summer Design Program
Focus: College Prep / Art Portfolio
203-576-4034
http://sasd.bridgeport.edu/summeratsasd/
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Focus: SAT Prep / Cultural / Recreational
www.giftedstudy.org
Taft Summer School
Focus: Academic
http://www.taftschool.org/summer/
UConn Mentor Connection
Motivated adolescents are invited to spend a day at the University of Connecticut
learning about career directions they might pursue in their areas of interest. Experts in a
wide variety of disciplines will share their passion for their subjects and talk about the
kinds of questions guiding cutting-edge research.
Heather L. Spottiswoode
UConn Mentor Connection
University of Connecticut
2131 Hillside Road Unit 3007
Storrs, CT 06269-3007
Tel: 860-486-0283
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/mentor/
Uconn School of Engineering
Explore Engineering E2
One week residential summer program for high school juniors and seniors who are
interested in engineering. Students are nominated by their high school math, science, or
engineering teachers.
Monica Bullock
Undergraduate Program Office
School of Engineering
Tel: 860-486-5466
Email: ugprograms@engr.uconn.edu
Yale: Global Scholars Program
Politics, Law, and Economics June 23 - July 6
International Affairs and Security July 9 - July 22
Science, Policy, and Innovation July 25 - August 7
All three sessions give high school student leaders opportunities to recognize and understand
contemporary global issues, strategize responses, and innovate solutions while learning from
renowned practitioners and Yale faculty members in a range of fields.
http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
Georgia
Summer at SCAD
Summer is a great time for students to explore new avenues of artistic development and
expression, and where better to flex your creative muscle and inspire your imagination than at
SCAD, the university for creative careers.
SCAD Summer Seminars in Atlanta and Savannah: Workshops may include demonstrations,
lectures, studio work and local field trips taught by SCAD Professors, alumni, and Graduate
students.
Rising Star: 5 week program for credit to rising high school seniors. Students enroll in two
college-level courses and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolios.
Sessions are available in Atlanta, Savannah and Hong Kong.
Teen Summer Workshops: Teen workshops offer students a chance to explore the
fundamentals of art and design disciplines at SCAD Hong Kong. Students learn and develop
skills that emphasize creative problem solving and concept development, all of which are taught
in English by SCAD professors.
http://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-summer-programs/scad-summer-seminars
Illinois
Northwestern College Prep
Focus: Law / Bioethics / Global Justice / Art
http://sps.northwestern.edu/program-areas/summer/high-school-programs/college-preparationprogram/
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Focus: SAT Prep / Cultural / Recreational
www.giftedstudy.org
The University of Chicago
https://grahamschool.uchicago.edu/summer
Focus: From “The Physics of Stars” to “Creative Writing,” the University of Chicago Graham
School offers a vast amount of areas of study ranging from 3 to 6 weeks in length. These
programs fill up quickly, so sign up early. Applications open on January 14, 2015.
e-mail: summerhs@uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-834-3792
Indiana
Indiana University Summer Program MEET(Meet Educate Experience to Transition)
Kelley
MEET Kelley is a free opportunity for high-ability students to get introduced to the Kelley School
of Business, learn the opportunities available, experience a professional business case
competition, and ultimately consider transitioning to Kelley after high school.
MEET Kelley is for high school students from historically underrepresented groups, namely
students who identify as African-American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian/Native American,
or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
To be considered, applicants must:
●
Be a high school student finishing their junior year and
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
http://kelley.iu.edu/Ugrad/PreCollege/MEETKelley/page39079.html
University of Notre Dame
Participants will walk away with a taste of the college experience, as well as Notre Dame’s
unique, multi-faceted approach to the life of the mind, heart, and spirit.
Summer Scholars: two week program that introduces students to college-level academics
ranging from liberal arts to sciences and business. For high school juniors and seniors.
Leadership Seminars: 10 day, all expenses paid program from advanced students who wish to
hone their critical thinking and expressive skills in the company of dynamic peers. For rising
high school seniors only.
Study Abroad: Rome - 12 day program will immerse students in the history and culture of the
Eternal City. For rising high school seniors only.
http://precollege.nd.edu/
Massachusetts
Babson College
Focus: Academic / Business
Http://www.babson.edu/undergraduate/summeratbabson/summer-study/Pages/home.aspx
1-2 Weeks
Boston University
Focus: Academic / Research
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
Brandeis University
Focus: Academic and Artistic research/Volunteer
http://www.brandeis.edu/highschool
Harvard Summer School for High School Students
http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/secondary-school
(617) 495-3192, ssp@dcemail.harvard.edu
Investigative Journalism Workshop at Boston University
Focus: Journalism
http://necir-bu.org/training/hs-journalism-workshop/
Lesley University - College of Art and Design - Young Artist Residency Program
Summer Courses in Artistry, Technology, and Professional Art and Design Skills
You can earn 6 transferable college credits for successful completion of college level courses
and enrichment activities.
July 5th - August 1st
http://www.lesley.edu/pre-college/young-artists-residency/
Northeastern University
Focus: Academic (Robotics, Game Design, Entrepreneurship, College Writing, Intro to
Engineering, Sports Management and Leadership, Calculus, Biology, and more)
http://www.cps.neu.edu/college-summer-programs/summer-programs/index.php
Smith College
Summer courses for high school girls in science and engineering, writing, women's history and
sustainable futures.
http://www.smith.edu/summer/
Wellesley College
Wellesley College will be offering a pre-college program for academically motivated high school
juniors and seniors. It is a four week Residential Program in which the students will not only
experience undergraduate life in both the classroom and around campus while receiving college
credit, but they will also be able to enjoy Wellesley College. Students will be enrolled in two
academic courses, one writing course and one Level One course of their choosing (Drawing,
Calculus, english, Psychology, religion, Sociology, Theatre Studies, or Women’s Studies.)
Dates of Program: June 28, 2015 - July 24, 2015.
www.wellesley.edu/summer
781-283-2200
cfrazer@wellesley.edu/summer
Corinne Frazer, Director
Minnesota
Carleton College
Programs in Summer Writing, Language and Global Issues, Science Institute, Humanities,
Liberal Arts
http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/
Missouri
Washington University in St. Louis
High School Summer Scholars Program
https://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/scholars
Marsha Hussung
Director, Precollege Programs
mhussung@wustl.edu
314-935-6834
New York
Alfred University
Summer Programs ranging from Astronomy to Sports Camps
http://www.alfred.edu/summer/hs.cfm
Banson NYC - Fashion Summer Camp
Banson NYC is excited to offer 2 NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students in
2015. 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.
http://www.bansonnyc.com/content.html?page=6
Barnard Summer in NYC
Focus: Academic / Subject Focused
http://barnard.edu/precollege
Colorado State University, Penn State, Fordham University, The Sorbonne in Paris,
France
Summer Study for Qualified High School Students
http://www.summerstudy.com/
Columbia University Summer Programs for High School Students
http://ce.columbia.edu/high-school
Marist College
Pre-College programs for rising high school juniors and seniors
845-575-3226
https://www.marist.edu/summerinstitutes/
Mercy College - School of Business - Leadership Academy
During this week long Business Leadership Academy students entering their senior year learn
leadership lessons from faculty and leaders from top companies while participating in active
learning and team-building opportunities. Students will also visit Fortune 500 companies. This is
a highly selective summer program and you must be nominated by your school counselor.
https://www.mercy.edu/business/leadership/academy
New York Film Academy
Summer Camps for film & academy
https://www.nyfa.edu/summer_camp/
Summer Program - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Area’s of interest range from Aerospace Engineering to Chemistry and Smart Power Systems to
sports like Lacrosse. Programs also range from day camps to residential camps. See the
website for further details.
http://summer.rpi.edu/programs/42/High%20School
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Focus: SAT Prep / Cultural / Recreational
www.giftedstudy.org
University of Rochester
Three week intensive programs, full day offerings are open to rising high school juniors and
seniors. Students get a deeper look into college-level material and have an opportunity to focus
on a specific area of interest. Mini Medical School, Hajim Engineering Pre-College Program,
English Immersion Program, The Art of the Short Film, Eastman School of Music, Taste of
College, and Summer Study Abroad Seminars to Malawi and Samoa
http://enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege/
Phone: 585-275-3221
e-mail: precollege@rochester.edu
North Carolina
Duke University
Have the summer of your life while preparing for the sophisticated. vibrant and life-altering
educational experience that is college!
Contact: Nicki Charles, Ed.D.
Duke University
Director of International Student Recruitment for Summer Session
nicki.charles@duke.edu
919-684-8763
http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Programs for Juniors and Seniors
Architecture, Art & Design, Drama, Music, and National High School Game Academy
http://www.cmu.edu/summer/pre-college/
412-268-9796
Colorado State University, Penn State, Fordham University, The Sorbonne in Paris,
France
Summer Study for Qualified High School Students
http://www.summerstudy.com/
Gettysburg College
Focus: Psychology
www.gettysburg.edu/camppsych/
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Focus: SAT Prep / Cultural / Recreational
www.giftedstudy.org
Rhode Island
Pre-College Summer at Brown
Experience the challenge of College level courses in areas you love
1-7 week in length
Over 300 courses to choose from
http://brown.edu/ce/pre-college/
Vermont
Landmark College
Summer Programs for High School Students with Learning Disabilities
http://www.landmark.edu/academics/summer-and-january-programs/high-school
802-387-6718
Washington
University of Washington
The Game Experience: Learn the fundamentals of video game design from a team of industry
professionals; get behind-the-scenes access to some of the most exciting game studios in the
world; and connect with other students from around the world who are also interested in game
development.
Session 1: July 4th - July 25, 2015
Session 2: August 1 - August 22, 2015
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2014
http://www.expamerica.net/summer/gameexperience/?utm_source=US+Public&utm_campaign=0a63dcf342Game_Experience_Public&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4a38ab5a0a-0a63dcf342&utm_source=High+School+Counselors&utm_campaign=0a63dcf342Game_Experience_Public&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4a38ab5a0a-0a63dcf342201005397
Washington D.C.
Summer At Georgetown
Summer Programs for High School Students
APPLY EARLY!!
http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
International
The American University of Paris
Summer Study: Pre College Enrichment Programs for High School Students
https://www.aup.edu/academics/summer
Colorado State University, Penn State, Fordham University, The Sorbonne in Paris,
France
Summer Study for Qualified High School Students
http://www.summerstudy.com/
Franklin University - Switzerland
Franklin University Switzerland combines rigorous academic programs with exciting experiential
learning and the summer sessions are no exception. Topics include digital media, religion and
culture, sustainability and writing - to name but a few.
Session 1: June 1st - June 25th
Session 2: June 29th - July 23rd
http://www.fus.edu/academics/summer-programs
Loop Abroad
Exclusive Science and Leadership Programs
www.loopabroad.com
Oxbridge Academic Programs
Professor James Basker has designed these program for students in grades 8 to 12 - all with
the goal of giving young people the opportunity to love and study in the historic and scholarly
centers of learning that are Oxford and Cambridge in England, Barcelona and Salamanca in
Spain, Paris and Montpellier in France and New York City. From archeology to Zooology, they
offer over 160 courses. There is a dazzling variety of humanities, social sciences and creative
subjects. Programs in France and Spain offer French and Spanish language courses for all
levels, taught in context by native speakers.
http://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/
(800) 828-8349
(212) 932-3049
Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School
Every summer Phillips Exeter Academy welcomes to campus more than 780 students for five
weeks of academic study, athletics, and exploration that carry participants far beyond the
classrooms and the playing fields. Typically, students come from more than 40 states and 45
countries.
Programs Include: Academic, Performing and Visual Arts, Athletics, and Beyond the Classroom
http://www.exeter.edu/summer_programs/7324.aspx
Summer Discovery
Participating Schools: UCLA, UCLA Business, UC Santa Barbara, CU-Boulder, UTexas-Austin,
UMichigan, Georgetown University, NYU, Emerson, Penn, Penn Law, Johns Hopkins,
Cambridge University & London
http://www.summerdiscovery.com/
516-621-3939
University of British Columbia
Focus: Environmental Science and Sustainability or Applied Science and Design
http://www.summerscholars.ubc.ca/
Various Locations
Teen Life: This is a search engine that provides over 15,000 enrichment opportunities
for students from community service to Research
https://www.teenlife.com/