Summer Program.
Multi-week residential or commuter programs that combine coursework, projects, and community. Application complexity varies wildly — start with the deadlines, not the prestige.
117 verified programs.
Academic Immersion
Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, business, medicine, or creative writing.
AI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
AI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
An all-expenses-paid journalism conference for one student from every US state and DC.
Alabama Governor's School
A three-week summer residential program for high-achieving high school students in Alabama.
Arkansas Governor's School
A five-week residential program for high-achieving high school students in Arkansas focused on math, science, and the arts.
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
The world's premier summer performance program for contemporary music, including jazz, rock, and pop.
Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
A summer internship program that provides high school students with the opportunity to conduct research, develop new ideas, and invent new technologies.
Auburn Engineering Summer Camps (HS Track)
One-week intensive workshops in robotics, aerospace, and medical engineering for Alabama high school students.
Bard College at Simon's Rock Young Writers Workshop
A 3-week residential program where students engage in creative and analytical thinking through literature and history.
Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
Boyce Thompson Institute Plant Genome Research
Paid 7-week plant-genomics research; housing provided.
Brevard Music Center Summer Institute
A 7-week festival and school for advanced classical music students held in the mountains of North Carolina.
Business Essentials
An intensive program covering business essentials.
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
Multi-disciplinary arts sessions for young artists to collaborate and learn from professionals.
Carnegie Mellon Pre-College Drama program
Intensive conservatory training in drama, music, and dance at a premier university.
Clark Scholars Program
Fully funded 7-week intensive research for 12 high-school juniors/seniors; $750 stipend.
Clark Scholars Program
Intensive research with TTU faculty across STEM and humanities. $750 stipend, room and board covered.
Clemson CAFLS Summer Program (SPECTRA)
A residential program for diverse students to explore agriculture and natural resource careers at Clemson.
CMU SAMS
Fully-funded STEM immersion for rising seniors from underrepresented backgrounds.
Code2College Summer Program
Summer program for Texas students to gain technical skills and professional development.
Coding for Gaming
A commuter-based intensive program on coding for gaming.
Conservation Corps
Conservation crews for youth and young adults.
COSMOS
UC residential STEM program. Need-based fee waivers cover full cost for qualifying families.
Data Science Academy
An academy introducing students to the principles and applications of data science.
Engineering Design Lab
An intensive program in Engineering Design Lab.
Engineering Investigations
An intensive program for engineering investigations.
Engineering of Music
An intensive program on the engineering of music.
Engineering with Artificial Intelligence
An intensive program focused on engineering with artificial intelligence.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp
An intensive bootcamp focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Explorations
For students completing grades K–11. Rigorous summer courses in an area of deep interest.
Finance Essentials
An intensive program covering finance essentials.
Garcia Summer Scholars
Polymer research with university mentors; partial stipend.
Georgetown University Summer Law Institute for HS Students
Exploration of legal concepts, criminal justice, and the judicial system in a university setting.
Georgia GHP - Agriscience Research
A residential summer academy for Georgia students focusing on agricultural and environmental sciences through hands-on research.
Georgia Tech Sustainable Systems Camp
Multidisciplinary camp exploring sustainable energy, water resources, and climate resilience.
Girls Who Code Summer Programs
Free virtual CS programs for girls and nonbinary students.
Girls Who Code Summer Programs
Free 2-week virtual coding intro for high-school girls/non-binary students.
Global Problem-Solving Institute
Tackle the world’s most complex challenges alongside high school students from around the globe in a 12-week virtual innovation lab. Guided by four university professors, you’ll apply design- and systems-thinking to real-world problems, collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, and earn college credits through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Global Program Brightwell
For students completing grades 8–11. Rigorous summer courses in an area of deep interest.
IBM BlueCamp (High School)
Students spend a week learning about technology careers and interacting with IBM engineers.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Creative Writing Programs (High School)
High school creative writing summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Dance Programs (High School)
High school dance summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Film & New Media Programs (High School)
High school film & new media summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Interdisciplinary Arts Programs (High School)
High school interdisciplinary arts summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Music Programs (High School)
High school music summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: One-Week Intensives
One-week intensive arts programs for high school students in various disciplines.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Theatre Programs (High School)
High school theatre summer programs.
Interlochen Arts Camp: Visual Arts Programs (High School)
High school visual arts summer programs.
International Relations
An intensive program on International Relations, with Tufts Credit Available.
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
Independent genetics research; $6,500 stipend, room & board.
Kentucky Forest Leadership Program
An outdoor learning experience focusing on forestry, wildlife, and natural resource management in Kentucky.
Kode With Klossy Summer Programs
Coding programs for young women and gender expansive youth, ages 13-18. No coding experience required. Programs are free.
Lab Science Investigations - AMR Research
An intensive lab science investigation focused on AMR Research.
LaunchX Summer Program
A top-tier entrepreneurship program where students start a real company, develop a product, and pitch to judges.
Leadership for Social Change
An intensive program focusing on leadership for social change, with Tufts Credit Available.
Leadership Institute
A leadership development program where students explore social justice, identity, and leadership through workshops.
Management & Technology Summer Institute
A summer institute focusing on the intersection of management and technology.
Marketing Essentials
An intensive program on marketing essentials.
MathCamp
Five-week residential summer program for mathematically talented high schoolers. Generous need-based aid; almost all admits attend at a sliding-scale or free price.
Mini Dental School
An intensive 'Mini Dental School' program.
Mini Med School
An intensive 'Mini Med School' program for high school students.
MITES Summer
Rigorous STEM enrichment for rising seniors from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds. Fully funded.
MSU ANR Technology & Science Program
Michigan State program focused on the intersection of agriculture, engineering, and technology.
MSU High School Honors Science Program
Research immersion at MSU labs. Aid available for Michigan students.
MSU School of Planning, Design & Construction Academy
High school program focusing on sustainable landscape design and urban ecology at Michigan State.
MSU Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer Program
An intensive three-week program exposing students to the diverse careers in veterinary medicine through clinical rotations and labs.
National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA)
An intensive ensemble experience for the finest young musicians in the United States, culminating in a tour with world-class conductors.
NSLC on Law & Advocacy
Residential programs for students interested in law, ethics, or leadership held at university campuses.
NYC Commuter Summer
Engage in a rich and demanding academic experience on Columbia's tranquil campus, in the heart of New York City.
NYC Residential Summer
Engage in a rich and demanding academic experience on Columbia's tranquil campus, in the heart of New York City.
NYO-USA
Free national youth orchestra tour for top high-school musicians; full scholarship including travel and residency.
Oak Ridge National Lab Summer Tech Institute (ORISE)
Summer tech camp for high school students sponsored by the Department of Energy.
Online Summer
Dive into the Ivy League experience with Columbia’s world-class instructors and a rigorous and collaborative online experience.
Penn Med Summer Mentorship
Six-week summer mentorship in healthcare for Philadelphia students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Penn State Conservation Leadership School
A residential program for high school students interested in forestry, fishery, and wildlife management.
Product Design Academy
An academy focused on the process of product design and innovation.
Purdue STAR (STEM Academic Research)
Free research immersion at Purdue for Indiana students underrepresented in STEM.
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars
Fully-funded summer programs at top universities for high-achieving, low-income juniors.
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute
Funded political science research for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Research Science Institute (RSI)
The most selective free summer research program in the US. Six weeks of STEM research at MIT with PhD mentors.
Research Science Institute (RSI)
Fully funded six-week STEM research residency at MIT.
RISE Internship/Practicum
Conduct university-level STEM research in a laboratory setting.
Ross Mathematics Program
Six-week residential immersion in number theory for students new to proof-based math. Need-based aid covers tuition for many admits.
Ross Mathematics Program
Number-theory-focused immersive math; need-based aid.
Running Start High School Program (Young Women's Political Leadership)
A leadership program that empowers young women to increase their political efficacy and leadership skills.
SC Governor's School Summer Programs
Free arts and STEM intensives for top SC students.
Secondary Division
For students completing grades 7–11. Rigorous summer courses in an area of deep interest.
Sewanee Young Writers' Conference
A rigorous two-week writing workshop where students live at Sewanee: The University of the South and work with acclaimed authors.
SMFA Studio Art
An intensive studio art program offered by SMFA.
South Dakota Business Student Summer Leadership Academy
A rigorous residential program for high school students in South Dakota to explore the business world and entrepreneurship.
St. John's College Summer Academy
Rigid university-level philosophy and great books program for high school students.
Stanford Jazz Workshop Jazz Institute
A jazz-focused summer program for talented instrumentalists and vocalists.
STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
Define, investigate and excel: Spend your time doing science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Student Science Training Program (SSTP)
A rigorous math program for rising high school seniors in Florida, focusing on discrete mathematics and computer science.
Summer Challenge
Expand your academic horizons over two weeks, choosing 2 seminars.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
Team-based real research in astrophysics, biochemistry, or genomics. Need-based aid covers full tuition.
Summer@Brown
Explore new paths and connect with different ways of thinking, seeing and doing.
TCR History Camp
A camp focusing on history and writing, with testimonials highlighting invaluable writing lessons for high school students.
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)
Fully funded humanities/social-science seminars for rising juniors and seniors.
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS/TASP)
Free intensive humanities seminars. Tuition, room, board, and travel fully covered.
The Free Enterprise Institute Summer Seminar (FEE) / FEE con Alternative
Highly selective program on free-market economics, legal principles, and leadership for upperclassmen.
Tisch Summer High School Four-Week Residential Program
This residential program is a commitment of four weeks on campus that encompasses a highly structured class schedule, which include projects, professional training, and collaboration. Tracks include: Animation, Dance, Drama, Production & Design, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Photography and Imaging, and Recorded Music. The program is tuition-based and culminates in four to six college credits (units).
Tufts College Experience
A six-week residential or commuter program that allows you to live on campus and get a preview of what it would be like to be a college student. You will take 2 traditional courses with Tufts faculty, earn college credit, take College Prep 101, go on local college tours, have a dedicated student support advisor, and gain life experience as you explore the city with new friends.
UC Berkeley AI Summer Program (ATDP)
Hands-on AI and Machine Learning summer program at Berkeley for high schoolers.
UCLA Summer Art Institute
An intensive experience where students focus on one area of study, including film, theater, or design.
UCSF Summer Research Training Program
Mentored research in basic and clinical science for SF Bay Area students.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy
A residential program for high-achieving high school seniors interested in careers in medicine and biomedical research.
USACO Guide Summer Camp (X-Camp) (Affiliated)
Intensive summer coding bootcamp focusing on competitive programming and software dev.
USC Summer Cinematic Arts Program
A hands-on summer intensive for students passionate about cinematic arts and production.
UT MD Anderson HS Summer Program
Paid cancer research at MD Anderson for Texas students.
Utah Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) - STEM Focus
A 4-week math/science/engineering program for high-achieving Utah high school students hosted at Southern Utah University.
Wharton Essentials of Finance
An intensive academic program at Wharton's Philadelphia campus introducing students to the world of finance through lectures and a trading simulation.
Yale Summer Program in Engineering (YYGS Innovations)
Yale pre-college program specializing in engineering and applied science.
YoungArts at Oberlin: A One-Day Summer Intensive for High School Artists
A one-day summer intensive program for high school artists.
Youth Conservation Jobs
Exciting opportunities for teens and young adults who want to make a real impact on our environment while gaining valuable skills and experiencing the beauty of the outdoors.
Zooniverse Citizen Science
Free crowdsourced research platform. Contribute to active university research projects in any field from your laptop.