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Boch CenterSelective

Boch Center: Summer Leadership Employment Program

A summer leadership and arts program where students explore personal identities as leaders through performing arts, create community advocacy projects on social justice, and develop professional skills through workshops and networking.

Jul · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MAFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Performing & Visual Arts, Community Service
SubjectsLeadership, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Advocacy
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.bochcenter.org/education-community/city-spotlights-teen-leadership/summer-employment-program
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Plan International USASelective

Plan USA: Youth Leadership Academy

A year-long leadership development program for youth ages 13–17 that combines a five-day residential intensive in Washington, D.C. with monthly virtual mentorship and workshops. Participants develop student-led projects addressing social justice and gender equity issues in their communities.

Jun–Jul · Academic YearResidential / OnlineWashington, DC$1,500–$2,999170 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesLeadership, Community Service
SubjectsLeadership Development, Advocacy, Gender Equity, Social Justice
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000
Websitehttps://www.planusa.org/youth-agency/youth-leadership-academy/
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NVEEE (National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment)Selective

Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) at Georgetown University

An 8-day residential leadership summit for high school students focused on civic engagement, public speaking, advocacy, and personal growth. Students develop leadership voice through workshops, field trips in Washington D.C., and complete a community service project.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DC$1,500–$2,999200 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Community Service
SubjectsCivic Leadership, Public Speaking, Persuasive Writing, Advocacy, Media Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Career Readiness
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,400
Websitehttps://nveee.org/pals-at-georgetown/
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CIEE

CIEE High School Summer in Dublin, Ireland: Social Justice & Advocacy

A 3-week residential program in Dublin exploring social justice, advocacy, and civic engagement through investigations of power and privilege in Ireland, connections with local nonprofits, and cultural immersion.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialDublin, Ireland$3,000–$6,99970 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, Community Service, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsSocial Justice, Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Global Citizenship
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,650
Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/ireland/dublin/civic-engagement-social-change
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George Washington University

George Washington University: How to Be a Changemaker - Leadership and Civic Engagement

A two-week residential immersion exploring leadership and civic engagement. Students learn how to create community change, develop advocacy and public speaking skills, and engage with Washington D.C. history and local changemakers through hands-on learning, museum visits, and collaborative art projects.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999171 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Community Service
SubjectsLeadership, Civic Engagement, Advocacy, Public Speaking
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,350
Websitehttps://summer.gwu.edu/pre-college-2026
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