Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE) at Colorado State University is offering a unique opportunity for high school and undergraduate students to participate in a summer internship… Read more
  2. Spring Convention The CSPA invites high school students and faculty advisers to attend and participate in CSPA’s 95th annual Spring Scholastic Convention. This national gathering of student editors… Read more
  3. 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
  4. TCR Summer Programs are intensive workshops in history, research, and writing that offer high school students an advisory structure in which to work on historical research projects on topics of their… Read more
  5. 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
  6. While there are many opportunities in the federal government for internships, fellowships, and other work experience, there is no comprehensive source to assist in locating these opportunities. This… Read more
  7. Get a head start on a future in design! Teens in New York City can apply to be a DesignPrep Scholar, a free program that features hands-on workshops with professional designers, design studio visits… Read more
  8. The Cooper Union announces a new Introduction to Architecture summer program for high school students. This five-week intensive is designed to familiarize students with architectural thinking and… Read more
  9. The Cooper Union Summer Art Intensive helps high school students prepare a portfolio for college applications, worthy of top undergraduate programs. Participants choose a two-day studio concentration… Read more
  10. The Summer STEM Program is a six-week intensive that immerses current high school sophomores and juniors in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing them on the right track… Read more
  11. The Coriell Summer Experience for Students is an opportunity for high school and college students to not only work alongside world-renowned scientists and researchers, but also gain insights into… Read more
  12. The Cornell International Summer Debate Camp is a premier summer program where students learn and advance their argumentative, debating and public speaking skills. Boasting an expert coaching team… Read more
  13. Cornell University Summer College offers academically motivated high school students the chance to experience college life at a great Ivy League university, take regular college classes with Cornell… Read more
  14. 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
  15. Cornell biomedical scientists strive for excellence and use their knowledge to solve global problems and benefit society. During this innovative, intensive, and highly selective program, you will… Read more
  16. The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) is a world leader in genomic and bioinformatics research fueled by a team-centered, multidisciplinary approach to large research initiatives. JCVI has a long… Read more
  17. For two weeks every summer, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication brings top-performing high school students to ASU for two weeks of intensive, hands-on experiences in… Read more
  18. 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
  19. At Crow Canyon's archaeology camps, students age 12 to 18 dig at a real archaeological site in southwestern Colorado. These academic/science camps also include opportunities for teens to learn about… Read more
  20. C-Tech2 is designed to help you explore all the engineering options at Virginia Tech. You will be assigned to a small group of other young women during the day and participate in hands-on activities… Read more
  21. The Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program is an engaging and fun way for students to learn more about the veterinary profession. This is your opportunity to dig into veterinary medicine through… Read more
  22. Young Artist Summer Program: Experience conservatory-style living with a rigorous musical schedule and opportunities to perform in an intimate, challenging, and supportive environment. The three-week… Read more
  23. The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and college students from underrepresented populations to the world of cancer research by placing… Read more
  24. The advantages of the Debate Institutes at Dartmouth include: Small Classes Our classes are capped at 24 students with a 1:8 teacher-student ratio or better. Every member of the teaching staff is in… Read more
  25. The Marine Science Course is an intense 4-week academic class which introduces high school students to the marine environment. The course gives students a better understanding and appreciation of the… Read more
  26. The Davidson Institute of Science Education is a non-profit organization that serves as the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute of Science. Website lists educational science projects, contests… Read more
  27. Davidson THINK Summer Institute (THINK) is a three-week-residential program for exceptionally gifted students, ages 13 to 16. Located on the University of Nevada, Reno, THINK offers students the… Read more
  28. 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
  29. Young Artist Programs at DCAD are designed for high school students who are eager to pursue an art and design education. Offerings in: animation, fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography… Read more
  30. The OSCAR Summer research program is an 8-week program where DSU and local-area high school students are mentored by OSCAR scientists and conduct research in various OSCAR laboratories. Research… Read more
  31. The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison is an energizing 8-day program for motivated high school students (rising juniors and seniors) who love to write. For over 20 years, the Reynolds… Read more
  32. The USDA Pathways Program provides students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, and recent graduates programs with opportunities to explore USDA careers in the agricultural… Read more
  33. The National Agricultural Library is always looking for bright, talented people to help us develop innovative services, programs, and exhibits. Internships and volunteer opportunities are available… Read more
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. JBEI takes a limited number of interested, well-prepared high school students for research mentorships throughout the year for course credit. If you are interested, see the website for application… Read more
  37. JBEI welcomes high school students to the lab each summer though iCLEM, Biotech Partners, and other partner programs. If you are a high school student at Berkeley, Oakland Tech, Antioch or San Marin… Read more
  38. The Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is an eight-week paid summer science intensive for economically disadvantaged high school sophomores and juniors. The program seeks… Read more
  39. Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) is a nonprofit organization with 40 years of experience partnering with universities, training programs, and K-12 school systems in order to… Read more
  40. 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
  41. ProjectFUN's programs offer exciting learning experiences for students of all ages. These courses introduce students to a variety of fun and engaging topics in video game programming, art and… Read more
  42. It’s our mission to foster a learning community of diversity and excellence through memorable and innovative educational experiences led by the highest-quality instructors; building skills and… Read more
  43. Launched by tech educators at Stanford University, Digital Media Academy camps are the best place for students to get their start as designers, developers, programmers, engineers, animators,… Read more
  44. The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is the world's first science center devoted entirely to genetics education. The DNALC "invented" DNA camps in 1985, and since… Read more
  45. DolphinCamp is a seven-day program that introduces children to the amazing world of dolphins. Students meet DRC's resident dolphin population, learning to respect each dolphin as an individual… Read more
  46. Pre-college programs in architecture, dance, interior design, design and merchandising, graphic design, industrial design, film and tv, fashion design, music and photography.
  47. Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, provides one of the oldest and most complete pre-college programs for gifted children in the state of Missouri. Two residential programs, Summerscape and… Read more
  48. The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served over 2.8 million academically talented students in grades four through twelve since 1980. Each… Read more
  49. 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
  50. Why do young people choose Young Writers’ Camp? It’s not like school: Imagine a place where learning and fun are the same. It’s a stress-free, nonjudgmental, open environment. It gives campers… Read more