Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide
- Founded in 2002 by internationally acclaimed author Dave Eggers and award-winning educator Nínive Calegari, 826 Valencia inspired a network of creative writing and tutoring centers now eight cities… Read more
- The Community of Scholars program is a rigorous college-credit summer program at AU's School of International Service designed for students entering their junior and senior years of high school. The… Read more
- Welcome to Discover the World of Communication, where you will learn to build a digital portfolio, write a script, shoot and edit a film, write a news story like a pro, speak with confidence,… Read more
- 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
- Global Scholar is an international relations summer program that builds the knowledge and skills high school students need to make social change on a local and global scale. Through hands-on… Read more
- The Experiences in Architecture program at The Catholic University of America is an intense three-week, pre-college workshop for students interested in architecture or other design-related fields.… Read more
- The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children's National Health System welcomes graduate, medical, undergraduate and advanced high school students into the Student… Read more
- CIA offers a summer internship program that is a financial needs based initiative. See detailed information on website for detailed summer program eligibility requirements. While working at the CIA,… Read more
- The Department of Education (ED) offers internships for students interested in seeking valuable work experience in government and federal education policy and administration. Volunteers have the… Read more
- Volunteer internships provide students opportunities to complement their academic endeavors through direct experience with EERE in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. For those… Read more
- 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
- 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
- Spend your summer living and learning in Washington, D.C.—an epicenter for international relations. As one of the oldest universities in the world, and long considered a hub for international… Read more
- In the American Politics Institute, you’ll take an in-depth look at the three branches of government through a blend of classroom lectures and hands-on debate and simulation exercises. You’ll learn… Read more
- Designed for students new to computer programming, coding, and digital design, the Basic Coding & Data Science Institute introduces you to the world of data, digital literacy, and computational… Read more
- Georgetown's Business & Leadership Immersion introduces you to the ins and outs of the business world. Combining investment challenges and group presentations with dynamic faculty lectures and… Read more
- In Partnership with the Institute of Politics and Public Policy at the McCourt School of Public Policy, the U.S. Campaigns & Elections Institute will provide you with a framework to understand… Read more
- Combining skills-based education with hands-on experience and applied reflection, Georgetown's Community Impact & Leadership Immersion introduces you to the critical social justice issues that… Read more
- Transform your dreams, ideas, and stories into organized, compelling, creative written works through Georgetown's Creative Writing Institute. Led by Georgetown instructors and renowned literary… Read more
- Georgetown's Economics Policy Immersion provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the complex role played by states and other governing entities in relation to markets, through the lens of both… Read more
- Explore the advantages and challenges of managing your own enterprise in the Entrepreneurship Institute. Our one-week program takes an in-depth look at ethical entrepreneurship, social responsibility… Read more
- Combining group exercises, discussions with policymakers and foreign policy officials, and visits to renowned D.C. institutions, Georgetown's Foreign Policy Immersion introduces you to the many… Read more
- Test your critical thinking skills by collecting and interpreting evidence as you explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement. In Georgetown's Forensic Science Institute, you'… Read more
- Georgetown's Journalism & News Reporting Institute introduces you to what it takes to be a successful journalist in the nation’s capital. From sports and science to politics and the arts, this… Read more
- From corporate attorneys and prosecutors to politicians and a sitting Supreme Court justice, many of the nation's lawmakers, administrators, and interpreters received their education at Georgetown.… Read more
- Partnering with the Close Up Foundation, the Leaders in Advocacy Institute will bring together a diverse group of students from across the United States and the world to participate in an intensive,… Read more
- In Georgetown's Medical Immersion, you'll get a snapshot of a first-year medical school curriculum while exploring topics ranging from neuroscience and pathology to anatomy, immunity, cardiology, and… Read more
- The Medical Institute provides you with an introduction to the field of medicine—and a glimpse into the Georgetown Medical Center, which includes the nationally ranked School of Medicine and School… Read more
- The National Security & Counterintelligence Institute brings together unparalleled government and international relations resources from the Georgetown network to explore security and… Read more
- Taking advantage of our location in the heart of the nation’s capital, you'll have the opportunity to engage with policy think tanks and organizations that defend and work in areas of civil, economic… Read more
- Georgetown's Sports Industry Management Institute introduces you to the increasing career options in the sports industry—a $250 billion-a-year business that continues to be one of the fastest-growing… Read more
- The Washington & the World Institute immerses you in an exciting exploration of Washington, D.C., through a global lens. Designed for students interested in pursuing a degree in international… Read more
- The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by NIH/NCI offers a Summer Research Volunteer Program as an outreach initiative with the overarching goal of training the next generation of… Read more
- The Kennedy Center Ballet Class Series offers advanced high school students the unique opportunity to learn from nationally and internationally recognized ballet companies performing this season at… Read more
- This three-week summer residency offers intermediate to advanced-level ballet dancers, ages 14-18, an opportunity to study exclusively with one of the most important ballerinas of the 20th century,… Read more
- The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is sponsoring its Young Associates' Program for high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area who are interested in… Read more
- The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Youth Fellowship Program is an orchestral training program for students in grades 9-12. [Younger musicians (gr. 6-8) may be considered on a special case-by-case… Read more
- Every summer, approximately 60 students (ages 15-20) from all over the United States, as well as a number of other countries, meet in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center to attend the National… Read more
- The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an intensive week-long educational experience and scholarship sponsored by the United States Senate for outstanding high school students who are… Read more
- The NASM Explainers Program hires high school and college students to help visitors better understand the Museum’s collection, making person-to-person connections with our iconic artifacts and… Read more
- The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) works to improve the teaching and learning of science for K-12 students throughout the United States, and ultimately, throughout the world. It develops… Read more
- Teen Council is a group of 12 creative and dedicated high school students who help make our museums more welcoming and engaging for young people. The Teen Council plans and hosts events that invite D… Read more
- Teen Museum Council is an intensive year-long program for D.C. Metro area teens who would like a role making teen programs at the Portrait Gallery! Throughout the academic year, TMC members work on… Read more
- With world-class scientists, professionals, and facilities, the Smithsonian serves as the top target for students and professionals seeking training and experience in a variety of disciplines from… Read more
- The Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national program for graduating high school seniors, fostering the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and… Read more
- The Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) internship is a career immersion and science communication program for youth between the ages of 14-19, who are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9… Read more
- Are you interested in science? Do you like talking to people? Are you in high school and looking for opportunities to volunteer? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you are probably a great fit… Read more
- Washington National Opera's Opera Institute at American University is a young and vibrant program located in the heart of the nation's capital. Amid the classic Americana and history of Washington,… Read more
- This program is open to high school students in the greater Washington, D.C. area who are interested in exploring the professional world of opera. Whether your interest is in performing onstage or in… Read more
- Writopia Lab is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in New York City in April of 2007. Writopia runs creative writing workshops for kids ages 6 to 18. All of the workshops have a maximum of… Read more