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College of MarinSelectiveCredit

College of Marin: Summer Career Academies

Free summer day academies for high school students exploring diverse career paths including STEM, healthcare, business, leadership, and public safety. Programs feature hands-on learning, industry guest speakers, and career exploration led by College of Marin instructors.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNovato, CAFree171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership

SubjectsSTEM Careers, AI Design, Graphic Design with AI, Game Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Career Exploration, Health Careers, Nursing, Leadership, Education, Social Justice, Business, Entrepreneurship, Fire Science, Public Safety

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://cte.marin.edu/summer-career-academies

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21st Century LeadersSelective

21st Century Leaders: Summer Youth Leadership Institute

A week-long, business-focused leadership development program at Emory University featuring interactive workshops with professionals, networking opportunities, and corporate insights into different industries and business sectors.

May · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAtlanta, GA<$500110 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career Exploration, Career Exploration, Career Exploration

SubjectsBusiness, Leadership Development, Career Exploration

Cost<$500 · $495

Websitehttps://www.21stcenturyleaders.org/for-students/summer-leadership-institutes/syli/

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Bowling Green State UniversitySelective

Bowling Green State University Pre-College Programs: Pre-Law Camp

Start your journey now with the BGSU’s Pre-Law Camp and experience what it is like to be a part of the legal community. At Pre-Law Camp you’ll have the chance to hear from law students, law professors, and other legal professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines within the field including criminal law, corporate law, and public interest law.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBowling Green, OH$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Experience, Law, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $550

Websitehttps://www.bgsu.edu/pre-college-programs/summer-academic-and-youth-programs/academic-summer-programs/pre-law-camp.html

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Purdue UniversitySelective

Purdue University Pre-College MEP Summer Programs

MEP Pre-College Summer Engineering Programs are for high school students who aspire to attend college. Our programs introduce students to Purdue University through discovery, engagement, learning, and preparation for college and careers in engineering. Although MEP strives to attract students from historically underrepresented groups, programs are open to all.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialWest Lafayette, IN$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, Engineering, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000

Websitehttps://engineering.purdue.edu/MEP/pre-college-programs

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Temple University: Boyer College of Music and DanceSelective

Temple University: Summer Pre-College Songwriting, Performance & Production Intensive

This two-week summer intensive program is geared towards students interested in commercial music making and applying those skills for personal enjoyment and to professions in music. From creation to performance and production, you will work with coaches to create and collaborate on original works that will be performed, recorded, and shared at the end of the intensive. Students with musical experience at all levels are welcome.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPhiladelphia, PA$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, College Experience, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,350

Websitehttps://admissions.temple.edu/summer/pre-college/find-your-program/interdisciplinary-programs/summer-institutes-and-intensives

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New York UniversitySelective

NYU School of Professional Studies: High School Academy Career Edge

A one-week summer program offering career exploration courses across multiple fields, held on the NYU campus in New York City. Students take in-person courses enhanced by guest lectures and field trips to industry organizations, designed to support college and career readiness.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Academic

SubjectsCareer Exploration, Integrated Marketing, Digital Photography, Finance

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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Envision ExperienceSelective

Envision by WorldStrides

Envision's immersive career exploration and leadership development programs have inspired more than 800,000 students since its founding. Located at top college campuses across the country, Envision programs are taught by subject matter experts and built on modern, 21st-century learning principles.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsBusiness, STEM, Veterinary Medicine, Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Engineering, Aerospace, Work Experience, Arts, Career Exploration, Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,245

Websitehttps://www.envisionexperience.com/

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North Carolina Farm BureauSelective

Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL)

A week-long residential leadership development program for rising high school seniors focused on agriculture careers, emerging technology, and citizenship. Students visit schools of agriculture, research farms, agribusinesses, and participate in leadership classes.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations

Entering grades12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Leadership, STEM

SubjectsAgriculture, Leadership Development, Career Exploration

Websitehttps://www.ncfb.org/institute-for-future-agriculture-leaders-ifal/

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Vanderbilt UniversitySelective

Vanderbilt University: Summer Programs for Talented Youth

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth offers accelerated summer courses for advanced and high-achieving students in grades 1–12, including on-campus and virtual options designed for gifted and motivated learners.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineNashville, TNRolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsSTEM, Bio Technology, Engineering, Physics, Psychology, Arts, Career Exploration, Neuroscience, Cybersecurity, Humanities, Healthcare, Philosophy

Websitehttps://pty.vanderbilt.edu/for-students/

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Creative Arts Team

Creative Arts Team's Sound Thinking NYC: Summer Intensive Program

The Sound Thinking NYC Summer Intensive, is a free three-week program that features college and career readiness workshops, training in software such as Pro Tools, mentoring from professionals in the music industry, and field trips to recording studios, performance venues and museums.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NYFree195 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Leadership, Career Exploration

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.cuny.edu/academics/current-initiatives/k16/cat/sound-thinking-nyc/

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Summer: Project TEACH

Geared to expose 10th grade students attending area schools, Project TEACH includes a paid summer employment experience at Brigham and Womens Hospital, informative seminars and shadowing opportunities for students to learn about various health professions.

Jun–AugCommuterBoston, MAFree

Entering grades10th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCareer Exploration, Healthcare

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.brighamandwomens.org/about-bwh/community-health-equity/youth-programs

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Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation

Camp Expo: Teen Programs

EXPO Center offers teens a safe haven where they can be involved in a variety of unique enrichment and leadership development programs. EXPO’s Computer Clubhouse Network is the hub for the CLASS Parks, Teen Leadership, and Youth Job Corps programs for youth 11-17. Teen Leadership and the Youth Job Corps engage teens in life and career training workshops that are important to building positive lifelong relationships, leading to productive citizenships.

CommuterLos Angeles, CAFree

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

SubjectsSTEM, Leadership, Career Exploration

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.laparks.org/expo/programs

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Fairfield University

Fairfield University: BASE Camp

BASE Camp (Broadening Access to Science Education) is designed to engage high school students in hands-on, research-based experiences in the natural sciences and mathematics, in an effort to inform and excite students about the process of science.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialFairfield, CTFree

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsCollege Experience, STEM, Career Exploration

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.fairfield.edu/academics/special-programs/youth-programs-and-camps/index.html

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University of Chicago: Office of Special Programs - College Prep

University of Chicago: Upward Bound Summer Session

UChicago Upward Bound is a federally funded program that supports first-generation, low-income, underserved and under-represented 9th- to 12th-grade students in select neighborhoods and schools as they prepare for, apply to, and enroll in college. 100% of participants graduate from high school and are accepted into a college.

Jun–Aug · 6 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, ILFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCollege Application, Career Exploration, Study Skills

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://osp-cp.uchicago.edu/about

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William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University

NC State University: NC-MSEN Pre-College Program

A year-round STEM enrichment program serving grades 6–12 in North Carolina, featuring Saturday Academy sessions, summer scholars programs, academic clubs, and statewide competitions in math, science, engineering, robotics, and coding.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500314 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMathematics, Science, Engineering, Robotics, Coding, Career Exploration

Cost<$500 · $200

Websitehttps://www.fi.ncsu.edu/teams/msen/

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UnboundCredit

Navigate by Unbound: 16-Week Life Purpose High School Elective

A 16-week online course designed for ages 14–22 exploring life purpose, career direction, and decision-making frameworks. Students engage with video lectures, assignments, journaling, and a capstone Navigate Project to apply concepts to their own lives.

Jan · SemesterOnline<$500Rolling

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsCareer Exploration, Life Purpose, Decision-Making, Vocational Direction, Worldview

Cost<$500 · $197

Websitehttps://beunbound.us/navigate

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University of Dayton

University of Dayton: Summer Engineering Experiences

Our Summer Engineering Experiences will expose you to the world of engineering and student life at the University of Dayton. You will have the opportunity to explore the diverse fields of engineering through collaborative and interactive, faculty-led sessions. We also offer an optional parent/guardian program each day while the SEE-UD camps are taking place!

JunCommuterDayton, OH<$500

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsSTEM, Engineering, Career Exploration

Cost<$500 · $100

Websitehttps://udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/see-ud/index.php

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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute: CSI Boston (1 Week)

In this program, students will work together to solve one extensive simulated crime. This material will be different from yet complementary to our popular one-week Forensics program. While the Forensics program teaches the minutiae of various lab techniques, fingerprinting methods, and more, this program will focus on solving a mystery. From crime scene intake to examinations, lab work, and deliberations, will you solve the crime?

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBoston, MA$500–$1,499

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsForensic Science, Law, STEM, Biology, Career Exploration, Science

Cost$500–$1,499 · $699

Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/csiboston/

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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute: Planetary Science (1 Week)

Explore the mysteries of our solar system and beyond in the Boston Leadership Institute’s Planetary Science program. Study space exploration missions, analyze satellite and Webb telescope images, and investigate how planets form and sustain life. Ideal for students interested in astronomy or astrobiology, this hands-on course blends physics, biology, geology, and chemistry to tackle big questions about the universe.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWaltham, MA$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsAstronomy, Geology, Chemistry, Aerospace, Physics, Career Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $699

Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/planetary-science/

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Be On Purpose, LLC

Life Quest®

An asynchronous online program offering 6 modules of self-paced video lessons, career exploration tools, and optional one-on-one coaching for teens and young adults exploring career and life direction.

Jan–DecOnline$1,500–$2,999111 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsCareer Exploration, Self-Discovery, Financial Literacy, Life Planning

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,997

Websitehttps://emmabperez.com/

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Arcos Journeys AbroadCredit

Arcos Journeys Abroad: Spanish, Service & Cultural Discovery

Arcos Journeys Abroad is a premier summer study abroad and adventure travel program for high school students ages 14 to 18. Our Spanish, Service, and Cultural Discovery programs are designed to immerse you in the vibrant cultures of Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Peru. Join us for the summer of your life!

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialAustin, TX$1,500–$2,999185 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesLanguage

SubjectsMulti-Arts, Community Service, Spanish, Arts, Career Exploration, Painting & Drawing, Culinary Arts, Study Abroad

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,295

Websitehttps://www.arcosjourneys.com

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NYU School of Professional Studies

NYU Summer Programs: Creative Writing

This summer, immerse yourself in the craft of creative writing with fellow young authors in a pre-college environment. Learn from an industry expert as you transform your ideas and stories into compelling writing. Develop the techniques that are fundamental to all types of fiction writing and refine your skills in story structure, character development, description, and dialogue.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Experience, Literature, Communications, Writing, Career Exploration, Humanities

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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New York University

NYU Summer Programs: Fashion Design in New York City

From the luxury and sophistication of the Upper East Side to the punk rock grit of the Lower East Side, New York City is a vibrant and diverse center of fashion. In this introductory course, explore New York City’s fashion industry online from your home, including: design, marketing, merchandising, styling, and finding your individual style.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsBusiness, College Experience, Design, Fashion, Career Exploration, Painting & Drawing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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New York University

NYU Summer Programs: Pre-Law Bootcamp

It’s never too early to start thinking about a career in law! Whether you want to become an attorney, a judge, a legislator, an academician, or an activist, now is a great time to explore the many opportunities in this growing field. This course provides you with an overview of what it takes to become an attorney and knowledge of careers in the legal professions, basic substantive law, and litigation trials.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsCollege Application, College Experience, Law, Career Research, College Research, Career Exploration

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,579

Websitehttps://www.sps.nyu.edu/high-school-academy/programs/career-edge.html

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