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Drexel UniversitySelective

Drexel University: Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Pre-College Programs

Seven summer programs in media arts and design disciplines including architecture, dance, fashion design, graphic design, interior design, music industry, and product design & making.

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

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Dance, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music Industry, Product Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,300

Websitehttps://westphal.drexel.edu/summer-programs/

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DataEthics4All FoundationSelective

STEAM in AI: Mentor-led Project-based Intensive

A 1:1 personalized mentorship program where middle and high school students work with industry mentors from companies like Google, NVIDIA, OpenAI, and Microsoft to design and build AI products or conduct research projects focused on ethical design and real-world problem-solving.

Jan, Apr, Jun, SepOnline$3,000–$6,999278 days

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

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Ethics, Product Design, Research, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Business

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500

Websitehttps://steaminai.org/

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Lumos FellowsSelective

Lumos Fellows

A 6-week virtual program for high school and college students to develop and launch software products with 1:1 mentorship, AI-first curriculum, and college admissions guidance.

6 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsSoftware Product Development, Artificial Intelligence, Product Design, Digital Marketing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,500

Websitehttps://www.lumosfellows.com/

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University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School)SelectiveCredit

Wharton Summer High School Programs

Multiple summer programs for high school students covering business, finance, entrepreneurship, data science, leadership, and innovation. Offered in residential on-campus format (Philadelphia), location-based programs (Cambridge UK, San Francisco CA), and online formats.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidential / Online / CommuterPhiladelphia, PA$7,000+79 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership, Data Science, Sports Analytics, Product Design, Innovation, International Business

Cost$7,000+ · $8,299

Websitehttps://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Design

A 6-week intensive design program for high school sophomores and juniors taught by Carnegie Mellon School of Design faculty. Students gain hands-on studio experience in product, communications, and environmental design while developing foundational skills through design drawing, photography, research, and problem-solving methods.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$7,000+111 days

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsDesign, Product Design, Graphic Design, Studio Design, Design Photography

Cost$7,000+ · $8,862

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/design.html

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Innovation Works

Startable Pittsburgh

A free entrepreneurship program where students design, build, and commercialize hardware products, culminating in a pitch competition. Students learn product design, business fundamentals, and have the opportunity to keep profits from their ventures.

Jan, Sep · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPittsburgh, PAFree

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

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, STEM

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Product Design, Engineering, Hardware Product Commercialization

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.innovationworks.org/programs/youth-programs/

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Mississippi State University, College of Architecture, Art, and Design

Mississippi State University: Design Discovery

A one-week residential summer camp for rising high school sophomores through incoming college freshmen exploring architecture and design through freehand drawing, 3-D spatial studies, structural concepts, product design, and residential design.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMississippi State, MS$500–$1,499186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Drawing, Structural Concepts, Product Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $700

Websitehttps://www.caad.msstate.edu/sarc/designdiscovery.php

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Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University Summer Camps

Multi-week STEM and design programs for high school students, offered as one-week intensive sessions in July. Programs include biomedical engineering, robotics, computer science, architecture, entrepreneurship, and creative media, available as commuter or residential options.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSouthfield, MI$1,500–$2,9997 days left

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsBiomedical Engineering, Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Coding & Programming, Machining, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Product Design, Mobile App Development, Entrepreneurship, 3D Printing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Astronomy, Digital Media, Esports

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,250

Websitehttps://www.ltu.edu/summer-camps/

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Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University Summer Programs: Innovative with AI - Visual Imagery and Design

A one-week pre-college summer program for high school students exploring artificial intelligence, visual design, and product development. Students learn design thinking, AI-powered image generation, and digital storytelling using tools like Canva, Adobe Firefly, and DALL-E.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHamden, CT$1,500–$2,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Visual Imagery, Graphic Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Digital Advertising, Digital Media, AI Ethics

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://www.qu.edu/academics/about-our-programs/summer-experiences-courses/high-school-students/innovate-with-ai-visual-imagery

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Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD)Credit

Columbus College of Art & Design: College Preview

A 2-week residential or commuter college-level art and design program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students choose one major from 11 disciplines including animation, graphic design, fashion design, and fine arts, earning 3 transferable college credits upon completion.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterColumbus, OH$3,000–$6,999182 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsAnimation, Comics & Narrative Practice, Illustration, Game Art & Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Fine Arts, Photography, Film & Video

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttps://www.ccad.edu/academics/college-preview

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