Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. AATG Summer Study in Germany
    The German Summer Study Program for High School Students provides a three-week homestay and school experience. Students attend classes at a Gymnasium, live with the family of a host brother or sister… Read more
  2. Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament
    Want to put your brain to the test in glorious competition? The Academic Games Leagues of America National Tournament, known by competitors simply as “Nationals,” tests students’ understanding and… Read more
  3. AFS Year/Summer Exchange Programs
    Live with a new family in another country. Enjoy different traditions. Take time to appreciate, value and deepen your insights about other perspectives, cultures, religions and important world issues… Read more
  4. American Assocation of Teachers of German (AATG) German Summer Study Program
    Are you a high school student looking for adventure in Germany? Are you a parent looking to provide your child a summer study opportunity with a proven track record? Are you a teacher looking for a… Read more
  5. American Assocation of Teachers of German (AATG) National German Exam
    The National German Exam is administered each year to over 26,000 high school students of German. The Exam, now in its 58th year, provides individual diagnostic feedback, rewards students through an… Read more
  6. The American Assocation of Teachers of Spanish and Portugese (AATSP) National Spanish Examinations
    The National Spanish Examinations are a motivational contest to recognize student achievement in the study of Spanish and to stimulate further interest in the teaching and learning of Spanish. The… Read more
  7. American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) National Italian Exam
    The American Association of Teachers of Italian is a professional organization of scholars worldwide who contribute to the multi-disciplinary field of Italian Studies through teaching, research, and… Read more
  8. American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Poster Contest
    Each year, the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Poster Contest provides an opportunity for students to creatively express ideas and understandings of language and… Read more
  9. American Classical League National Greek Exam National Greek Exam
    These exams, covering topics such as Introduction to Greek, Beginning and Intermediate Attic, Homeric Greek- Odyssey and Greek Tragedy are available to teachers only. See the website for information… Read more
  10. American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) Olympiada of Spoken Russian
    Launched in the late 1960s, the ACTR Olympiada of Spoken Russian is the oldest of ACTR’s secondary school activities. Drawing on the long-established practice of oral exams and competitions within… Read more
  11. American Farm School Greek Summer
    Greek Summer is 4-week service learning and cultural immersion program, where young men and women ages 15-18 years old come together to discover and engage in an impactful service learning activity… Read more
  12. American University Precollege Summer Program for High School Students
    Try out college life and take college-level courses in special programs for high school students. High school students with a B or better grade point average may enroll as non-degree students in… Read more
  13. Amigos
    This is your chance to have a meaningful adventure and engage with the global community! Our summer volunteer programs for ages 13-22 create a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture… Read more
  14. ArchaeoSpain High School Programs
    The ArchaeoSpain program at Pollentia, celebrated its 15th aniversary in 2018! Those who join us at the archaeological excavation of Pollentia on the island of Mallorca will work as field crew on the… Read more
  15. ASPECT Foundation Summer Programs
    When you choose to become an Aspect Foundation exchange student, you can look forward to the most unforgettable year of your life. You will get to meaningfully experience American culture and become… Read more
  16. Ayusa
    Ayusa by Intrax sponsors summer and academic year abroad programs in Germany and Japan. The Germany and Japan program gives students the opportunity to live the everyday life of a European/Japanese… Read more
  17. No Barriers Youth Adventure Camps and Trips
    The No Barriers Mountain Campus is one step from wilderness and that’s how we like it! Our Fort Collins, CO summer camps and trips are located in an intentionally rustic playground that provides kids… Read more
  18. Brown Pre-College Programs: On Location Programs
    Brown Pre-College Location-Based Programs are immersive and rigorous academic experiences with selected course content and learning locations designed to prepare students for the increasingly complex… Read more
  19. Brown Pre-College Programs: Pre-Baccalaureate Courses
    The Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program is a highly selective program for college-bound students. Get a head start on college credit, explore fields of study that may become your major, and… Read more
  20. Brown Pre-College Programs: Pre-Baccalaureate Courses
    The Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program is a highly selective program for college-bound students. Get a head start on college credit, explore fields of study that may become your major, and… Read more
  21. Brown Precollege Programs: Summer@Brown
    Each summer, serious students choose Summer@Brown to prepare for college success, and meet the challenges of Ivy League academics. Living and learning on Brown’s magnificent campus, students… Read more
  22. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Summer Pre-College Programs - Advanced Placement/Early Admissions (AP/AE) Program
    The Advanced Placement/Early Admission (AP/EA) Program provides talented, motivated high school students with the unique opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn… Read more
  23. Case Western Reserve University Pre-College Scholars Program
    Pre-College Scholars Program High school students wishing to take regular university summer classes may apply to enroll through the Pre-College Scholars program. The Pre-College Scholars Program at… Read more
  24. Choate Rosemary Hall High School Summer Programs
    Residential summer camp programs in: academic enrichment, English language, immersion geometry, theater arts, documentary filmmaking, math, science, community service, oceanography, and writing.… Read more
  25. Choate Rosemary Hall Middle School Summer Programs
    Residential summer camp programs in: academic enrichment, English language, Enviro-tech for girls, theater arts, writing, invention and design labs filmmaking, math, science, community service,… Read more
  26. Choate Rosemary Hall Young Artists Study Abroad
    Our programs in France, Morocco, and Spain extend an invitation for students to immerse themselves in the language, daily routines, and cultural habits of another country. Your time abroad with… Read more
  27. Columbia University Programs for High School Students
    Columbia University offers several summer programs for high school students, both in its home city of New York City, but also in foreign countries as well. For students that will be in New York, they… Read more
  28. Concordia Language Villages
    Coming to the Language Villages for a summer language immersion program is just like entering a new country. You’ll get your Village passport stamped at customs, receive your cabin assignment, and… Read more
  29. Cornell Summer Sessions
    The Cornell University Summer Session traces its roots to summer courses in geology, zoology, and entomology that were presented in the late 1870s. The University offered these courses in the summer… Read more
  30. Cross-Cultural Solutions International Volunteer Program
    Our High School Volunteer Abroad programs are purpose-driven: teens who travel abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions aren’t merely joining a tour group and observing another place; they engage in… Read more
  31. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Student Programs
    The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the DIA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Academic Semester Internship Program: Academic… Read more
  32. Deutsche SchülerAkademie
    On 5 July, the first student academies started this year. It started with Braunschweig and Grovesmühle. Waldenburg and Torgelow followed on July 12, and the Academy in Rossleben on July 19. Further… Read more
  33. Duke University Youth Programs
    Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 35 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth… Read more
  34. EduCulture International
    Study abroad summer programs in France and Spain. Destinations change annually. Life-changing individual and group immersion programs for high school students. The highest quality summer Study… Read more
  35. Emory Summer College for High School Students
    Emory Summer College is a nonresidential program in which exceptional high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year may enroll in Emory undergraduate courses and earn college… Read more
  36. The Experiment in International Living
    The Experiment in International Living is the nation’s most experienced and respected provider of international education and experiential learning for high school students. For 85 years, our summer… Read more
  37. George Washington University (GW) Pre-College College Intensive
    High school students in the Pre-College Program spend a summer in Washington, D.C., taking advantage of GW's expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration… Read more
  38. George Washington University (GW) Pre-College Summer Immersion
    High school students in the Pre-College Program spend a summer in Washington, D.C., taking advantage of GW's expertise in global development, international relations, public policy and administration… Read more
  39. Global Routes
    Summer cultural exchange programs and gap year programs. Our students work side by side with local hosts on projects selected and prioritized by the community. Global Routes student groups have… Read more
  40. Le Grand Concours - The National French Contest of the American Assocation of Teachers of French
    The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students of French in grades 1-12, in all 50 states and abroad,… Read more
  41. Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program
    Imagine studying at Harvard for seven weeks, fully immersed in the college experience. Whether you choose to live on campus, commute, or take courses online, you’ll have the opportunity to explore… Read more
  42. International Linguistics Olympiad
    The IOL is one of 12 International Science Olympiads for secondary school students, and has been held annually since 2003. Each year, teams of young linguists from around the world gather and test… Read more
  43. Irish American Cultural Institute's Irish Way
    The Irish Way (A Program of the Irish American Cultural Institute) is a 25-day cultural academic program offered to American and Canadian high school students. The High School Program consists of a… Read more
  44. Ithaca College Summer College for High School Students
    In Ithaca College's residential pre-college summer program, high school students experience college life and college-level courses while living in a safe environment. The Summer College for High… Read more
  45. James Madison University Youth Programs - Summer Honors Institute
    The JMU Summer Honors Institute is a unique week-long program where talented rising high school juniors and seniors get a first-hand look at life in a dynamic university and its Honors college. As a… Read more
  46. Japan Bowl
    The Japan Bowl® is a Japanese language competition created by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC in 1992. The Japan Bowl tests the achievements of Japanese learners throughout the US and… Read more
  47. John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
    The world leader in gifted education since 1979, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college… Read more
  48. Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES)
    The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program was established by Congress in October 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The program is funded through the U.S. Department… Read more
  49. The Lukeion Project
    In 2005, Classical archaeologists Regan & Amy Barr founded The Lukeion Project. Now with a much larger teaching faculty, we offer 6 years of Classical Latin & 7 years of Greek, Classical… Read more
  50. Middlebury College Summer Language Immersion for Teens
    A rigorous academic experience, modeled after the proven language immersion pedagogy of Middlebury College’s famed Language Schools. The Academy’s approach to language learning, modeled after the… Read more