This page lists some of the best summer programs in the nation for high school students, organized by focus areas in tables . Please scroll right to read all data fields for information for any particular program.
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Biomedical Science
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
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Tufts University Biomedical Engineering Research Scholars(TUBERS) | The Tufts University Biomedical Engineering Research Scholars (TUBERS) Program provides unique and rewarding research experiences at Tufts for dedicated, academically-talented high school students. Students will be involved in cutting-edge biomedical research, investigating biomedical questions and developing new methods to study cells, tissues, and organs. | Massachusetts | July 5 | 6 weeks | free | |||
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program(SIMR) | The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students from diverse 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, helping students to understand how scientific research is performed, and increasing diversity of students and researchers in the sciences. | California | 11-12 | June 12 | 8 weeks | free | yes |
Mathematics
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event duration | Event start time | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists ( PROMYS) | PROMYS is a six-week summer program in mathematics for strongly motivated high school students who are carefully selected from across the U.S. and around the world. | Masschusetts | 9 + | 6 weeks | 2-Jul | FREE for AGI under 80K | Yes | |
Program in Mathematics for Young Students(PROMYS) | PROMYS is a six-week summer program in mathematics for strongly motivated high school students who are carefully selected from across the U.S. and around the world. | 9 or above | 5 weeks | July 2 | 6000 | yes | ||
Stanford University Mathematics Camp(SUMaC) | 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. | 10-11 | 4 weeks | resident: 8250, online | yes | |||
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics(HCSSiM) | HCSSiM is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level mathematics for talented and highly motivated high school students located in Amherst, Massachuesetts. Participants spend a major portion of each day actively engaged in doing mathematics. | Massachusetts | 9-11 | 6 weeks | June 25 | 5780 | yes | |
MathILy | In MathILy classes, instructors provide the framework and you get to make (and prove!) the conjectures. You will encounter new ideas, improve your problem-solving skills, learn lots and lots of advanced mathematics, and hone your overall thinking skills. You'll meet others like you. (Yes, really. We promise.) Most of all, you will find serious mathematics infused with levity. | 9-11 | 5 weeks | June 25 | 4950 | yes | ||
Canada/USA Math camp | Canada/USA Math camp is an intensive five-week-long summer program for high-school students interested in mathematics, designed to expose students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. You can learn more about Canada/USA Math camp at www.mathcamp.org. | Vermont | 9-12 | 5 weeks | July 2 | 0 - 5000 | yes | |
Girls Talk Math Camp() | Camp activities involve learning mathematics outside of the standard curriculum, attending mini-lectures on math, as well as recording and publishing a podcast about a famous female mathematician. Additionally, there will be special events such as panels and interviews with women mathematicians. | Maryland | 8-11 | 10 days | June 20 | |||
Ross Mathematics Program | The Ross Program is an intensive summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. During those weeks, students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery. | Ohio, Indiana | 10 days | June 11/June 18 | 6000 | yes | ||
Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences(SAAMS) | 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. | Maryland | 10-11 | 10 days | June 17 | free | ||
Summer Academy for Math and Science(SAMS) | As SAMS Scholars, students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by our renowned faculty and staff who are deeply committed to student success. The program allows students to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. In addition to their academic experiences, students also have the opportunity to collaborate and develop meaningful relationships with peers from across the country. | Pennsylvania | 11 | 6 weeks | July 1 | free | yes | |
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists ( PROMYS) | PROMYS is a six-week summer program in mathematics for strongly motivated high school students who are carefully selected from across the U.S. and around the world. | Masschusetts | 9 + | 6 weeks | 2-Jul | FREE for AGI under 80K | Yes |
Business and Leadership
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Leadership in the Business world at UPENN (LBW) | Leadership in the Business World (LBW) is an intensive summer program for a select group of rising seniors who want an introduction to a top-notch undergraduate business education and the opportunity to hone their leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. 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. All participants who successfully complete the program will earn a Wharton Global Youth Certificate of Completion. | Pennsylvania | rising 12 | 4w | 7725 | |||
Business &Leadership at Georgetown(Hoya Summer) | The Program introduces students with ins and outs of the business world. Combining investment challenges and group presentations with dynamic faculty lectures and case studies, The program prepares students with the practical skills and critical thinking abilities that will benefit you in your future academic and professional endeavors. two tracks: Business& leadership or Globe Business. Throughout the program, you'll also participate in business simulations that take you through the process of becoming an entrepreneur and starting a company | DC | All high school grade | 11-Jun | 3w | 6950 | ||
Camp business at Drexel University | An enriching summer program designed to give rising high school students an intensive introduction to both collegiate and corporate business education — and it shows them that business can be both fun and exciting. recently recognized by Forbes as an Innovative Business Summer Programs For High School Students | Pennsylvania | Rising 11, 12 | 7/9 - 7/14, 7/16- 7/21 | 1w | 750 | yes | |
Hotel Management Program at Cornell | For three weeks each summer, 80 high school students from around the world attend Hotel Operations Management: Tactics for Profitability course to learn strategies and techniques to enhance their lifelong business, management, and leadership skills while refining their computer, communication, and analytical skills. Through presentations, case studies, research, guest speakers, computer simulations, and more, this program introduces students to the hospitality industry, its major players, and the market forces in this competitive field. With the acclaimed CHESS Hotel Simulation each student operates their own virtual 250-room hotel and learns how to maximize a hotel’s revenues and profits while also meeting the needs of their guests and shareholders. Their final deliverable is an analysis of their hotel’s financial information and an operations plan for the future, which is presented in a business report | New York | 10,11,12 | 3w | 6310 | |||
inc-young-entrepreneurs at UCLA summer discovery | Inc. Magazine is the world's leading publication for innovative business builders. This program allows high school students to plug-in to Inc. Magazine’s business thought leadership, expertise, and network to take their entrepreneurial leadership potential to the next level. You'll create an original business idea, write a business plan, and pitch your business to veteran entrepreneurs. Plus, industry speakers will bring their real-world experience to the classroom and share practical insights and success stories. | California | 3w | 3599 | ||||
Vanderbilt Summer Academy | Vanderbilt Summer Academy is an intentionally designed, accelerated summer experience for academically advanced students, grounded in academic rigor and scholarly exploration, while also focused on fostering a strong sense of community and friendship. | TN | Rising 7-12 | multiple for different grades in June and July | 1w- 2w | 1495-3975 | ||
Olin Fleischer Scholars Program at WashU (OFSP) | a free week-long summer residential program geared toward underrepresented and first-generation college student populations. The program is designed to expose students to the importance of a college education, leadership, and careers in business and entrepreneurship. | MO | rising 11, 12 | July 9th | 1w | Free | ||
Brown Leadership Institute | A two week on campus session or (a four week online) leadership training to increase your understanding of complex social issues and your ability to advance social justice. | Rode Island | rising 11, 12 | 2w | 4391 | yes | ||
Leadership seminars at Notre Dame | Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day program on Notre Dame's campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities. Approximately 100 students are admitted to Leadership Seminars each year, and students are eligible to receive one transferable college credit upon completion of the program. Tuition, housing, and meals for students admitted to Leadership Seminars will be paid for by the University. | Indiana | rising senior | 20-Jul | 10 days | free | ||
Young Woman's Leadership Institute at Barnard College (YWLI) | The Young Women's Leadership Institute embraces the complex relationship between gender and leadership as its focus. As an YWLI participant you should be curious, passionate, and ready to develop your skills as a leader. Students are given the opportunity to take a course within one of our seven tracks, and work in small groups to design and execute a solution using the skills they’ve gained in their courses and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to meet with women in workplaces throughout the city to learn about the skills and tenacity needed to stand out in today’s workforce. | New York | rising 10, 11, 12 | 6/25 or 7/23 | 3w | 9058 | ||
Bank of America Student Leaders(Student Leaders) | As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. | 11-12 | 8 weeks | Free | ||||
LaunchX | LaunchX provide the hands-on education of top resources and community that equips students in the skills and innovative thinking that allow founders to create successful businesses. | 32 days | 5980 | yes |
Computer Science
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Artificial Intelligence Summer Program | This program intends to create a more inclusive and diverse field of artificial intelligence by targeting and serving underrepresented communities. Students will be given the opportunity to use artificial intelligence to address problems of a probabilistic and numeric nature. Participants will explore the field of AI through team projects, industry field trips, and presentations from guest speakers. There will also be opportunities to engage with faculty, staff and researchers who have been leaders in AI. Students will be exposed to a breadth of knowledge in the field with the goal of leveraging AI for social good. | Maryland | 9-11 | July 10 | 2 weeks | yes | ||
Girls Who Code(GWC) | Girls who Code is a 2-week or 6-week self-paced experience that will allow students to learn in a style that works best for them. It teaches coding through hands-on real-world projects in art, storytelling, robotics, video games, websites, and apps. | 9-12 | 2/6 weeks | |||||
Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences(SAAMS) | 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. | Maryland | 10-11 | June 17 | 10 days | free |
Other STEM
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program(AEOP Apprenticeship) | Spend your summer in a university research lab or in one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique apprenticeship opportunity. You will experience firsthand the innovation and research that is driving the future of our country. Do something meaningful this summer to prepare you for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. | Maryland | 9-12 | May - August | 6-10 weeks | free | ||
Simons Summer Research Program | This is an intensive seven-week program for gifted high school students that combines formal instruction with independent research and allows students to design original research projects with guidance from Garcia Center faculty, students, and staff. | New York | July 1 | 5 weeks | 3761-6136 | |||
Summer at Hopkins | Summer at Hopkins offers an unrivaled opportunity to learn from Hopkins’ world-renowned instructors and connect with academically oriented students from around the globe. Select from a host of programs in medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to broaden your knowledge, enhance your college application, and earn academic credit. | Maryland | June 26/July 10/July 24 | 2 weeks | 6063 | yes | ||
Yale Young Global Scholars(YYGS) | Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is one of the most globally diverse, two-week academic summer programs in the world and allows students to experience and learn unparalleled academic and leadership programs. | Connecticut | 2 weeks | yes | ||||
MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Science ( MITES) | Join MITES Summer for our six-week, on-campus program that immerses students from across the country in life at MIT. You’ll take five rigorous, rewarding math, science, and humanities courses—and discover all you can achieve. You’ll also participate in lab tours and social events, and benefit from college admissions counseling. This national program gives you firsthand insights into the value and reward of STEM degrees and careers, while also developing the academic and personal skills you need for success. | Masschusetts | 11 | 6 weeks | FREE | |||
Research Science Institute(RSI) | RSI is the first cost-free to students, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus course work in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research. | 11 | 4 weeks | free | ||||
Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) | The Summer Enrichment Academy at UMBC offers unique, fun, challenging and mind expanding academic summer workshops and camp programs for middle school and high school students that can’t be found anywhere else. SEA brings our students exposure to the college experiences with opportunities in science, engineering, technology, the arts and humanities, all led by UMBC faculty, industry professionals and graduate students. | Maryland | 6-12 | June - July | 1 week | 299 - 599 | yes |
Government and Military
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Boys State (Maryland) | At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. | Maryland | 11 | June 18 | 1 week | |||
Girls State (Maryland) | Female high school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected and sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units for this program, where they learn about the political process by electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. The girls are assigned to mock cities and either the “Federalist Party” or “Nationalist Party.” | Maryland | 11 | June 16 | 1 week | |||
Summer Seminar | Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at the #1 public college in the Country (released 2022 U.S. News & World Report College Ranking Report). Your Summer Seminar application will also serve as a preliminary application to the Academy that you will complete before or during your senior year. | Maryland | 11 | June 1 / June 8 / June 15 | 6 days | 550 | ||
High School Summer Seminar Program | The Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy allows the students to have an opportunity to experience life like a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet. | Colorado, | 11-12 | June 6, June 12, June 21 (virtual) | 3 days | |||
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission ( AIM) | a one-week summer program where you'll immerse yourself in Academy life. AIM is exclusively for students entering their senior year of high school and is regarded as the most realistic of the service academy summer orientation programs. AIM will test and inspire you. | Connecticut | rising 12 | July 2, 9, 16, 27 | 5 days | 0-750 | yes |
Journalism
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
JCamp | The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages for the program’s news site, JCamp Live. | 9-11 | July 15 | 1 week | free | |||
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication | At Camp Cronkite, students learn to approaches to reporting, pitching, storytelling, and editing. They could get a hands-on experience across a variety of media techniques including video editing, photography, reporting, and writing. | Arizona | 9-12 | June 23 | 1 week | 699 | yes | |
Princeton Summer Journalism Program | The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP), which is housed in the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity at Princeton University, is the only program of its kind offering a free, year-long college preparation and journalism program for high school juniors from limited-income backgrounds. Our mission is to diversify the fields that impact our democracy through the exploration of the important connection between journalism and critical social and political events. | New Jersey | Rising 12 | July 28 | 17 days | free |
Art
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Precollege Art and Design Residency Program | Precollege focuses on academic rigor and personal creative growth, as well as experience practicing with a college level curriculum. The program is a combination of live instruction, independent studio time, and a variety of community events, workshops and artist talks. Students live on campus during the residency and will receive ongoing support and feedback from MICA faculty and Undergraduate staff, as well as build a community of peer support through critiques and collaboration. | Maryland | 10-11 | June 30 / July 14 | 2 / 4 weeks | 3600 / 7200 | yes |
Various Topics
Event Name | Event description | Event Location State | Eligible student grade(s) | Application link | Event start time | Event duration | Event cost | Scholarship/ financial aid offered |
Secondary Student Training Program(SSTP) | The Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) offers rare access to elite opportunities which help you realize your academic and professional goals. You will conduct research under the mentorship of world-class faculty and allow you to explore your interests. | online or on campus in lowa | 10-11 | Online: June 19, On-Campus: June 21 | 22-24 days | 4500 to 7500 | Yes | |
Notre Dame Summer Scholars | Summer Scholars participants spend two intensive weeks on Notre Dame's campus taking a challenging college-level course taught by Notre Dame faculty in a small class setting. The coursework is a true preview of college academics—it is both rigorous and rewarding, and students earn one transferable college credit upon the completion of a program track. | Indiana | 10-11 | June 10 / July 1 | 2 weeks | 4175 | yes | |
Terp Young Scholars | Terp Young Scholars 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. | Maryland | 9-12 | July 10 | 3 weeks | 2500 (online: 1500) | yes |
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