Summer Activities 2014
Breakthrough Sacramento Summer Program:
Hiring student teachers for this summer program
Who: High school students ages 15+
Where: Sacramento area schools
When: Throughout the summer
How to apply: https://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/teach/apply
Application Deadline: February 25
Cost: Free
CA State Summer School for the Arts:
4 weeks of training from professionals in music, theater, visual arts, and dance
Who: Current 9-12 grade students
Where: California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Los Angeles (residential program)
When: July 12-August 8, 2014
How to apply: www.csssa.org
Application Deadline: February 28
Cost: $1,550 (scholarships are available)
“COSMOS” CA State Summer School for Math & Science-UC Davis:
4-week summer residential program for high achieving math and science students
Who: current 8-12 graders
Where: UC Davis
When: July 6-August 2
How to Apply: http://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/
Application Deadline: February 21
Cost: $2,950 (scholarships are available)
College, Making it Happen:
A one day college preparation and career exploration conference for parents and students in grades 6-9
Who: current 6-9 graders
Where: Sacramento State University
When: Saturday March 29, 2014
How to register: www.csus.edu/cmih
Application Deadline: First come, first served
Cost: FREE
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Pre-College Summer Studio:
Explore painting, drawing, printmaking, video, digital photography, sound art, installation, sculpture, and
performance.
Who: current 10-11 grade students who are at least 16 years old
Where: SMFA, Boston
When: Throughout the summer
How to apply: http://smfa.edu/precollege-apply
Application Deadline: March 27
Cost: $3,300-$5,500 (scholarships are available)
DigiPen Project FUN Summer Workshops:
Learn about game development, multimedia, and technology
Who: current 5-12 grade students
Where: DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA
When: June-August
How to register: https://projectfun.digipen.edu/summer-workshops/
Application Deadline: April 30
Cost: $1195 (early registration discounts and scholarships available)
Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Project Conference (CLYLP):
Develop leadership skills, prepare for college, and network with Latino professionals in California
Who: current 10-11 grade students
Where: Sacramento State University (dorm residential program)
When: July 19-26, 2014
How to register: www.clylp.org
Application Deadline: April 11
Cost: FREE
Accounting Career Awareness Program:
Summer career development program for students interested in accounting, finance, or business
Who: current 9-11 grade students
Where: UC Berkeley
When: July 13-89, 2014
How to register: www.acapsfbayarea.org
Application Deadline: May 5
Cost: FREE
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program:
Explore music, theater, dance, and visual arts
Who: Ages 5-18
Where: Southern California
When: June-August
How to register: www.idyllwildarts.org
Application Deadline: First come, first served
Cost: Varies (scholarships are available)
Yosemite Summer Field Research Program:
For high school students with a passion for exploration, science, and adventure
Who: current 9-12 grade students who have completed at least one year of high school biology
Where: Yosemite, CA
When: June 29-July 12 or July 13-July 26 or July 27-Aug 9, 2014
How to register: www.naturebridge.org/yosemite-summer-field-research-course
Application Deadline: June 16
Cost: $2,495 (scholarships are available)
National Teen Leadership Program Summer Camp:
Develop leadership skills, prepare for college, and network with professionals
Who: current 8-12 grade students
Where: Sacramento State University
When: August 1-3, 2014
How to register: www.teenleader.org
Application Deadline: First come, first served
Cost: $449
Summer Institute for the Gifted:
Academic enrichment program for gifted students
Who: ages 10-17 and meet eligibility requirements: http://www.giftedstudy.org/eligibility.asp
Where: Many prestigious universities (select one)
When: Throughout the summer (20 days)
How to register: www.giftedstudy.org
Application Deadline: Varies
Cost: Varies
Stanford Education Program for Gifted Youth:
Academic enrichment program for academically talented students
Who: Ages 11-17
Where: Stanford University
When: Throughout the summer
How to register: epgy.stanford.edu/summer/
Application Deadline: Varies
Cost: Varies (scholarships are available)
Putney School Summer Programs:
Explore visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, and farming
Who: current 8-11 grade students
Where: Elm Lea Farm, Putney, VT
When: Throughout the summer
How to register: putneyschool.org/summer
Application Deadline: First come, first served, March 1 for financial aid
Cost: Varies (financial aid available)
Academy of Art University Pre-College Art Experience:
Explore visual and performing arts
Who: current 9-11 grade students
Where: Academy of Art University, San Francisco
When: June-August
How to register: www.academyart.edu/degrees/pre-college-summer-art-experience
Application Deadline: June 10
Cost: $525
FIDM: 3 Days of Fashion:
Learn more about what it’s like to launch your own business or have a great career in marketing, fashion buying,
merchandising, fashion styling, or fashion design
Who: current 9-12 grade students
Where: Various FIDM campuses
When: Throughout the summer
How to register: fidm.edu/go/summerprogram
Application Deadline: First come, first served
Cost: $250 (travel & hotel not included)
Association of American Indian Physicians:
Native American youth interested in careers in healthcare and biomedical research
Who: Ages 16-18 years
Where: Washington, DC
When: June 22-30, 2013
How to register: www.aaip.org
Application Deadline: March 29
Cost: Varies
Coca-cola Pre-College Leadership Program:
Students are introduced to the traits, skills, and behaviors necessary for effective 21 st century leadership
Who: current 10-11 grade male students
Where: Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA
When: June 14-20, 2014
How to register: https://www.morehouse.edu/centers/leadershipcenter/pre-college.html
Application Deadline: February 24
Cost: $400
Emory Pre-College Program:
Participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare you for college life and explore
topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields
Who: current 10-11 grade students who are at least 15 years old
Where: Emory College, Atlanta, GA
How to register: precollege.emory.edu
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, April 1st for financial aid
Cost: $2,560-$9,689 (financial aid available)
Barnard College of Columbia University Pre-College Program:
One week and four week residential programs that explore the city and arts.
Who: current 10-11 grade students
Where: Columbia University, New York City
How to register: http://barnard.edu/precollege
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions, June 7th deadline
Cost: $1,450-$5,950 (financial aid available)
Carleton College:
Various programs, from writing to computer science.
Who: Varies depending specific program
Where: Carleton College, Northfield, MN
How to register: www.carleton.edu/summer
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Cost: Varies (financial aid available)
Georgetown University Summer Programs:
Variety of summer programs.
Who: current 9-11 grade students
Where: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
How to register: http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/21/summer-programs-for-high-school-students
Application Deadline: April 15th
Cost: Varies (financial aid available)
Internal Drive Tech Camps (IDTech):
Video game creation, programming, and robotics
Who: Ages 7-17
Where: California State University, Sacramento
How to register: www.internaldrive.com
Application Deadline: ASAP classes fill fast
Cost: Varies
Real World Civics Summer Internship:
Experience state government in action
Who: current 11-12 grade students
Where: California State University, Sacramento
How to register: http://www.csus.edu/calst/legischool/LegiSchoolSummerInternship2013.pdf
Application Deadline: April 18th
Cost: $350 stipend to help with transportation, parking, and meal costs
CDC Disease Detective Camp:
Students will learn the fundamentals of CDC’s work, the field of public health, and the science of
epidemiology.
Who: current 10-11 grade students that will be 16 years old by first day of camp
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
How to register: http://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/detective/index.htm
Application Deadline: April 11th
Cost: Free
Princeton University Summer of Journalism:
Learn about journalism as well as the college application process
Who: current 11 grade students. Low income
Where: Princeton University, New Jersey
How to register: www.princeton.edu/sjp
Application Deadline: February 22nd
Cost: Free
Boston University Promys Program:
Encourages strongly motivated high school students to explore in depth the creative world of
mathematics in a supportive community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting
scientists.
Who: must be 14 years old by first day of program
Where: Boston University, Boston, MA
How to register: www.promys.org
Application Deadline: March 15th for scholarships/April 15th regular
Cost: $3,300 (financial aid available)
Sacramento Zoo Camp Counselor:
Volunteer to work with younger students at the Sacramento Zoo Camp
Who: 15-19 years old
Where: Sacramento Zoo
How to register: www.saczoo.org
Application Deadline: April 23rd
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program:
Learn about the sciences and health professions as well as the college application process
Who: current 10th or 11th grade students. Low income. 2.75+ GPA
Where: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
How to register: http://smysp.stanford.edu
Application Deadline: February 15th
Cost: Free
Mercy College International Relations & Diplomacy Fellowship Program:
Participate in discussions, guest lectures, learn fundamentals of diplomacy and peace-keeping
Who: current 11 grade students
Where: Mercy College, New York City
How to register: www.mercy.edu/isp
Application Deadline: April 1st
Cost: Varies
Cornell Summer College
Attend award-winning programs in subjects such as architecture & art, business, psychology, law & government,
and more.
Who: current 10, 11, 12 grade students
Where: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
How to register: summercollege.cornell.edu
Application Deadline: March 14th for biological sciences/May 2nd for all other programs
Cost: Varies, Financial Aid available
Sacramento State Summer Academies
Weeklong academies for high school students to get hands-on, in-depth career exploration.
Who: current high school students
Where: Sacramento State University
When: June 23-27 or July 14-18, 2014
How to register: www.cce.csus.edu/acads
Application Deadline: June 1st
Cost: $255 per academy, some also have materials fees
California Northstate University Summer Health Science Camp
5 days of Health Science subjects and hands-on, innovative laboratory activities
Who: current high school students
Where: 9700 West Taron Drive Elk Grove, CA
When: June 16-20, 2014
How to register: http://cnsu.edu/science-camp
Application Deadline: Until filled
Cost: $600
Stanford Summer Institutes
3-4 week intensive study in single-subject courses that are integrated with social experience.
Who: Ages 14-17
Where: Stanford University
When: Throughout the summer
How to register: spcs.stanford.edu/explore
Application Deadline: April 9
Cost: $5,675-$7,250 (Financial Aid Available)
Washington University in St. Louis
5 week sessions with weekly academic support groups, college success seminars, and career exploration seminars.
Who: Current 10, 11, 12 grades
Where: Washington University in St. Louis
When: June 8-July 12 or July 13-August 15
How to register: summerexperiences.wustl.edu
Application Deadline: May 2nd for session 1, June 6th for session 2
Cost: Varies (Financial Aid Available)