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Camp KinneretSelectiveCredit

Camp Kinneret: Summer Internship for Leadership Training

A selective volunteer internship program for high school students focusing on leadership development and working with children. Participants commit to a minimum of 4 weeks across rotations, earning an honorarium upon successful completion.

Jun–Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterAgoura Hills, CA<$500Applications available around end of year

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLeadership, Community Service

SubjectsLeadership Development, 21st-Century Skills, Mentoring, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication

Cost<$500 · $50

Websitehttps://www.campkinneret.com/future-families/age-specific-programming/camp-internship-for-leadership-training-10-12-grades/

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Xavier University of LouisianaSelectiveCredit

Xavier University of Louisiana: Pre-College SOAR X

A 4-week residential pre-college program emphasizing analytical reasoning, advanced texts, and collaborative learning. Rising 11th and 12th graders explore career-focused tracks while building college-readiness skills, with optional college credit pathways available.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialNew Orleans, LA$1,500–$2,999112 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsHumanities, Writing, Critical Thinking, Pre-College Preparation

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,300

Websitehttps://www.xula.edu/pre-college-programs/precollege-soarx.html

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Oxbridge Academic ProgramsSelective

Oxbridge Academic Programs: The Oxford Summer Seminars

A 1–2 week residential summer program at Oxford University for high school students to study one subject in depth, including academic seminars, workshops, and cultural enrichment activities across humanities and social sciences.

Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialOxford, United Kingdom$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsBusiness, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Economics, English Literature, International Relations, History, Law, Leadership, Medicine, Politics, Psychology

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,295

Websitehttps://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/I-Want-To-Travel-To/England/Oxford-Programs/The-Oxford-Summer-Seminars

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Baylor UniversityCredit

Baylor University: University for Young People

A summer program offered through Baylor University's Center for Talent Identification Programs for grades 1–3, featuring in-person courses on campus designed to foster critical and creative thinking skills using a creative problem-solving framework.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWaco, TX<$500188 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCritical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Teamwork

Cost<$500 · $250

Websitehttps://gifted.soe.baylor.edu/uyp

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Lasell UniversityCredit

Lasell University Summer Programs: Youth Innovation Program

A one-week summer program offering creative and innovative courses for middle and high school students, with flexible delivery options including fully online, hybrid on-campus/online, and overnight residential hybrid formats.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineNewton, MA<$500

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsFinancial Literacy, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship

Cost<$500 · $125

Websitehttps://www.lasell.edu/graduate-studies/academics/youth-innovation-program.html

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The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy

The Ohio State Philosophy and Critical Thinking (PACT) Summer Camp

A weeklong, in-person summer program introducing high school students to philosophy through rigorous and engaging learning experiences. Students choose from two thematic tracks: Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence or Philosophy and Identity, featuring lectures, discussions, debates, and creative projects led by Ohio State philosophy faculty.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterColumbus, OH$500–$1,499207 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsPhilosophy, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Identity Studies

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://philosophy.osu.edu/pact

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University of Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam Summer School: Media, Journalism, & Society

A 2-week on-campus program for high school students (16+) exploring journalism, media theory, and critical thinking through lectures, workshops, and practical journalism assignments. Students develop investigative reporting skills and explore ethical issues in contemporary media.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialAmsterdam, Netherlands$1,500–$2,99997 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsJournalism, Media Studies, Writing, Critical Thinking, News Analysis

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,475

Websitehttps://www.uva.nl/shared-content/programmas/en/summer-courses/pre-university-honours-programme-journalism/pre-university-honours-programme-journalism.html#Programme-at-a-glance

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Capitol Debate Camps

Capitol Debate Summer Camps

Public speaking and debate summer camps for middle and high school students, offering instruction in Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Parliamentary debate formats, plus electives in STEM communication, business communication, legal communications, and critical thinking skills.

May–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999171 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsPublic Speaking, Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, Parliamentary Debate, STEM Communication, Business Communication, Legal Communications, Mock Trial, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Persuasion

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,699

Websitehttps://www.capitoldebate.com/

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Wake Forest University

The RKS Debate Workshop at Wake Forest University

A residential and online debate workshop offering intensive training in Policy (CX), Public Forum (PF), and Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate formats. All skill levels welcome; instruction led by award-winning debate coaches and Wake Forest's nationally-ranked debate team.

Jun–Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineWinston-Salem, NC$1,500–$2,999176 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsPolicy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Speaking, Argumentation, Critical Thinking

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400

Websitehttps://www.rksatwfu.org/

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Louis Newman College Success Coaching

Ready, Set, Think: Summer Pre-College Bootcamp

A four-session virtual bootcamp designed to help college-bound high school students develop critical thinking, reading, writing, and quantitative reasoning skills. Includes interactive assignments, reflective exercises, and a free copy of Louis Newman's Thinking Critically in College handbook.

Jan–DecOnline$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsCritical Thinking, Academic Writing, College Preparation, Quantitative Reasoning

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://thinkingcritically.us/

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AIM Academy

AIM Academy: Summer Enrichment Program

A four-week in-person summer enrichment program for grades 1–12 offering small-group instruction in reading, writing, comprehension, and math with grade-level themed projects and critical thinking activities. The program is open to AIM students and students from public, private, and charter schools.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterConshohocken, PA$3,000–$6,999172 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsReading, Writing, Math, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,950

Websitehttps://www.aimpa.org/academics/summer-enrichment-program

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Adelphi UniversityCredit

Adelphi University Summer Pre-College Programs in STEM and Healthcare

A three-week summer program offering college-credit courses across STEM, healthcare, arts, and humanities disciplines for high school students.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterGarden City, NY$3,000–$6,999215 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCoding and AI, Quantum Engineering, Microbiology, Nutrition, Human Disease, Pre-Med, Nursing, Art Foundations, Portfolio Development, Music Production, Sound Mixing, Communications, Critical Thinking, Pre-Law, Psychology, Writing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,120

Websitehttps://www.adelphi.edu/high-school-students/summer-pre-college-program/programs/

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