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Summer Opportunities 2025

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Mrs. Joanne LewisPVHS College & Career Center logo
Director, College & Career Center
310-378-8471 Ext. 43618
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Mrs. Teresa Hoffman
Scholarship & Financial Aid Coordinator
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summertime
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES 2025.. It's time to plan for SUMMERTIME!

 

Summertime is the perfect time to decompress, relax, reflect, explore and discover!  Students have the luxury of TIME during the summer to break from the traditional school year routine and  try something new they haven't yet had the opportunity to experience, or dive deeper into a passion project or course of study they're interested in. Many students simply spend time with family and friends enjoying the beautiful nature and environment here on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and get a head start on the upcoming school year by taking a summer class through tone of our local community colleges.

 

Community college classes are free of charge and available during the summer for high school students. As with any class a student wishes to take this should be discussed and cleared with a students' counselor.  Students can also explore amazing topics through the rich resources provided by MOOC's (Massive Open Online Classes... see below)!

 

Many students find and start their first part-time job during summer break... others find or create opportunities to volunteer and get involved or give back to our community or the greater Los Angeles community. 

 
There are also many formal programs for students to learn more about an area of study or about a particular college or simply experience life on a college campus with students from around the nation or from around the world . Summer programs are not required, specifically recommended or endorsed by the PVPUSD or PVHS. 
 
There are many lists of programs and opportunities that have been shared with the PVHSCCC that we share here with our Sea King community. Some of these programs have a highly competitive application process and some don’t… some are quite expensive while some are quite reasonable or completely free!
 
These opportunities do not imply endorsement of admission from the hosting university and should be fully investigated and vetted by interested families. The PVHSCCC will add programs, volunteer opportunities or internships as they are shared with us... please check back every week or two for new information.  Deadlines and eligibility vary, so please check details carefully
 
 
Please check out TOP SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA to get started investigating summer opportunities! There's also a host of links to summer experiences and opportunities that will be updated as time allows... remember, this is not a complete list by any means, but is meant to jumpstart your own investigation...  Happy Summertime!
 
 

Visit the Pre-College Summer Program websites that you'll find in the link below to find more information about course options, program eligibility, start and end dates, required materials, housing, additional activities, and more.

 

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs

Coalition for College: Affordable Summer Programs

 

College Greenlight list of FREE & Low Cost Pre-College Summer Programs

 

How to Use This List

View the full list in this window or click ‘view larger version’ in the bottom right corner of the table for an expanded view. The list can be filtered, sorted, or grouped based on the following characteristics:

 

  • Host institution
  • Location
  • In-person, hybrid or virtual format
  • Month when program occurs
  • Duration of program
  • Month when the application opens
  • Program cost
  • Academic focus
  • Grade level
  • Residential component
  • College credit offered

 

Become the hero of your summer—with our AI Summer Planner

Tell us your interests and preferences, and our AI assistant will help you plan your ideal summer. You might even be surprised by the summer activities you discover.

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SummerMatch.me can help you find summer activities that match your interests, values, and aspirations—no matter your grade level.

 

 

8th & 9th graders: Follow your curiosity

 

Discover camps, travel experiences, volunteer opportunities, and online classes that will help develop your leadership skills.

 

10th graders: Deep dive into your interests

 

Find the best internships, academic research, and community service opportunities that will help you explore possible college majors and careers.

 

11th graders: Reach outside your comfort zone

 

Get insight into how you can learn more about yourself, increase responsibility, and practice accountability through a part-time job or an independent project in an area you love.

 

AAJA’s JCamp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students.

 

ABOUT JCAMP

AAJA’s JCamp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students. The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages. To view work from 2023, visit JCamp’s Medium to read articles written by last year’s cohort. Since 2001, more than 850 high school students have graduated from JCamp. Every year, AAJA receives hundreds of applications from all regions of the country. Learn more about JCamp here.

 

ABOUT AAJA

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a non-profit professional journalism organization dedicated to ensuring fair and accurate coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and help Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists succeed in the newsroom and the industry. AAJA, founded in 1981, has more than 1,600 members across the United States and Asia. Since its founding, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry.

JCamp’s goal is to develop the next generation of journalists. This six-day training camp brings together a multicultural group of high school students from across the nation to sharpen their journalism skills and work together in a unique learning environment. The curriculum consists of interactive workshops, hands-on training and field trips.

 

Selected students demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting, newspaper, magazine, photojournalism or online media. This program is not limited to Asian American students, but to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. There is no fee to apply and all costs are covered  — including airfare, lodging and meals. Students stay in university housing during the camp week.

 

Application Information: Application now open...deadline to apply January 31, 2025   Apply HERE

If you’re the kind of student who’d like to spend your summer learning as much hands-on math, science, and engineering as you can, you might be a good fit for MIT!

 

So here is an (incomplete) list of summer programs that MIT students have found enriching and fun. We have prioritized selective summer programs, at MIT and elsewhere, that offer compelling intellectual content and a rigorous educational approach, a great community of like-minded peers to make friends with, and that are either free to attend or, like MIT, offer generous need-based financial aid.

 

MIT summer programs

MIT does not offer open-enrollment summer programs where any high school student can come to campus to take courses and live in the residence halls. However, several partner organizations run small, specialized programs on campus. If studying the human genome, building a robot, or scoping out the stars sound like a fun way to spend your summer, then you might try one of these:

MITES Summer

MITES Summer is an intensive six-week residential academic enrichment program for about 80 promising high school juniors who intend to pursue careers in science, engineering, and entrepreneurship, especially those from minority backgrounds and other underrepresented segments of the population. The program is free of charge to participating students, not including transportation.

RSI

Research Science Institute (RSI) brings together about 70 high school students each summer for six stimulating weeks at MIT. This rigorous academic program stresses advanced theory and research in mathematics, science, and engineering. Participants attend college-level classes taught by distinguished faculty members and complete hands-on research. Open to high school juniors, the program is free of charge for those selected.

WTP

Women’s Technology Program (WTP) is a four-week summer academic and residential experience where 60 female high school students explore engineering through hands-on classes (taught by female MIT graduate students), labs, and team-based projects in the summer after their junior year. Students at WTP focus on either Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) or Mechanical Engineering (ME).

SSP

While the Summer Science Program (SSP) is not on campus, MIT co-sponsors this residential program, and many MIT students are among the program’s alumni. The curriculum is organized around a central research project in either Astrophysics, Biochemistry, or Genomics. In the Astrophysics program, each team of three students determines the orbit of a near-earth asteroid (minor planet) from direct astronomical observations. In the Biochemistry program, each team designs a small molecule to inhibit an enzyme from a fungal crop pathogen. In the Genomics program, each team builds a bioreactor to stimulate evolution of antibiotic resistance in E. coli, then analyzes its DNA for mutations. The programs are six weeks long and offered at locations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Indiana.

Beaver Works Summer Institute

Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI) is an intensive four-week program in July where high school juniors can get a taste of the MIT experience, while working on college-level curriculum with other students from around the country. BWSI is free to students, especially those who may be the first person in their family to attend college. They offer a range of courses—from Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to Quantum Software and to Serious Game Design with AI—with concentrations in programming autonomous systems and more! While this program is only open to high school juniors, there are also online programs offered for younger high school students.

Other summer programs at MIT

Do you want to spend part of your summer at MIT? In addition to the programs listed above, MIT also hosts the following programs:

 

Other selective summer programs

Most summer programs admit all or most students who can pay the (often high) tuition. However, a number of competitive-admission summer programs select only the best students on the basis of merit and are often free or comparatively affordable. MIT offers four of our own (above), and here are a few more from other organizations:

Science and research programs

 

 

Math summer programs

The American Mathematical Society maintains a large list of youth summer enrichment programs in math. Some summer math programs that our applicants seem to like include:

 

State Governor’s Schools

 
 
 
The following catalog features approximately 280 biomedical research internships offered nationwide for high school,
undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and first-year medical students. This catalog is organized by academic
level and discipline and the programs are alphabetized according to the name of the sponsoring institution or
organization. For more information about a specific internship, please refer to the program’s website or contact the
respective administrator
 
https://www.fredhutch.org/content/dam/www/about-us/internships/surp/internships.pdf
 

The distinguishing characteristic of the Clark Scholar Program is that it is open to students in almost all areas of academia—from mathematics to music and everything in between. Coming from across the globe to Texas Tech University, participants are afforded the unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in their field while working one on one with faculty over the program’s seven intense weeks. Many of these students use their experience as Clark Scholars to shape their future college and career goals.

 

The Clark Scholar Program is free for chosen applicants—the only cost students are responsible for is their transportation to and from the program. This program is extremely selective; only 12 students are chosen each summer.and selected students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

 
 
For application details click here. 

 

Think you have what it takes to be one of the next 12 Clark Scholars? Check out this article from Forbes, Texas Tech Dean Gives Insider Advice How To Get Accepted To The Competitive Clark Scholars Program.

 

 

What is SIP?

The Science Internship Program (SIP) offers high school students the opportunity to spend their summer working on authentic, open-ended, research projects in science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and art under the mentorship of UCSC researchers.

SIP 2025 Schedule Overview

Overall Format: 1 week of online research and 7 weeks of in-person research (8 weeks total)

 

Week 1 (June 16–20, 2025; 1 week): Online research week

 

SIP 2025 Kickoff: Sunday, June 22, 2025 / 2:00–4:00 PM PDT (in-person)

 

Weeks 2–8 (June 23–August 8, 2025; 7 weeks): In-person research weeks

 

Presentation Day: Saturday, August 9, 2025 / 8:30 AM–2:30 PM PDT (hybrid: in-person and online)

*Please note: UC Santa Cruz and SIP will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, and Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of US Independence Day.

 

 

Preparing the next generation of STEM leaders

ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE: JANUARY 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL:  FEBRUARY 7, 2025, 11:59 PM

COSMOS is Limited to California High-School Students Only 

** COSMOS is a full residential and in-person program. In case of sudden circumstances that prevent in-person instruction of the planned curriculum, COSMOS may temporarily change the instructional format or the remaining program duration to, e.g., remote instruction to complete the program for the affected students. **

 

COSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential Pre-College Program for high school students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Talented and motivated students completing grades 8-12 have the opportunity to work with renowned faculty, researchers, and scientists in state-of-the-art facilities while exploring advanced STEM topics far beyond the courses usually offered in California high schools. COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab-intensive.

Students apply to ONE of the listed University of California’s COSMOS campuses — UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz. While each campus employs the best practices in STEM education, each program's curriculum builds on its faculty and host campus's unique teaching and research expertise. Each campus can only accommodate about 160-200 participants. The selection is competitive. A typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above. In addition, students must have achieved academic excellence.More Information

 

The world’s only online research program with U.S. college credit for high school students.                                                                                       
 
Are you a high school student committed to pursuing your own, undergraduate-level academic research and ready to succeed in Pioneer’s highly respected academic system?

Pioneer’s rigorous academic system and accreditation qualifies us to grant college credit through collaboration with Oberlin College.  Attending an online information session is the best way for prospective students to learn more about the Pioneer Research Program. Fill out this form to register.

 

Registration requires Pioneer’s confirmation, and we will send you the instructions to attend once we confirm your spot in the session. In order to make sure you receive the instructions, please be sure to check your email in the next few days (including your spam folder).

 

With more students from around the world applying every year and with each research concentration taking only up to 6 students, a priority deadline gives a significant edge in the admissions process. 

 

If you are not a student but would like to know more about the program, send us an email at [email protected]. 

The Michigan State University High School Honors Science/Engineering/Mathematics Program (HSHSP) is a seven-week, intensive summer research program designed for motivated students from across the United States who wish to gain more experience conducting research while living on the campus of a major research-intensive university.

 

History and Tradition

The HSHSP is the oldest, continuously running program of its kind in the U.S., having been established in 1958 as a hands-on science enrichment program for local high school students and, over time, developing into a national, highly selective residential program offering research apprenticeships in the life sciences. Since 1989, the HSHSP has offered research opportunities in all areas of science, engineering, and mathematics.

 

Program Goals

The HSHSP provides its participants with a unique opportunity to “live and breathe” research in a university environment. Its goals are not only to educate individuals about the research process but to provide the right kind of social context for such knowledge and expertise to flourish. Our goal is not to produce award-winning projects (which often happens, I am pleased to note), but to provide opportunities to enrich one’s knowledge about intellectual work in science and mathematics and to make new and, hopefully, lasting friendships.

Application information

Join us for the sixty-first annual High School Honors Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Program at Michigan State University (HSHSP). HSHSP gives students the opportunity to engage in intensive research work over a seven-week period and to interact with peers who come from diverse backgrounds but who share a love of science, engineering and/or mathematics.

 

For more information, visit our application page ›
 

Economics for Leaders (EFL) is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.

The goal of EFL is to give promising students the skills to be more effective leaders and to teach them how to employ economic analysis when considering difficult public policy choices. This course focuses on the introduction and application of economic concepts and economic reasoning skills and introduces students to leadership theory. Given the difficult public policy choices facing governments and their citizens around the globe, teaching these skills and knowledge to the next generation of leaders is one of the most important actions we can take now to ensure our future prosperity.

 

EFL is an unparalleled learning and growing opportunity.  This week-long program occurring at colleges and universities across the country gives future leaders hands-on experience using economics in the decision-making process. EFL seeks to make budding leaders more effective by showing them how to use economic analysis when considering public policy choices while also creating a deeper understanding of leadership and building leadership skills. This program is extremely competitive, with two applicants for every available space.

 

 

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)

SUMaC is a residential program at Stanford University for high-achieving students seeking to be challenged in mathematics and with a desire to learn about the latest in mathematical research and the application of mathematics across scientific fields. Throughout the camp’s four weeks, participants will learn about advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving. SUMaC culminates in a research project where participants present their projects to their peers—gaining valuable experience in the communication of mathematics to a group.

 
Application Deadline
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
 

 

Find more great summer math programs in our article How to Spend Your Summer As a Prospective Math Major (And Why Math is a Great Career Path).

 

The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is a competitive, eight-week, full-time paid internship for students between 11th and 12th grade. The program is specifically designed for students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science. 

 

The internship begins with two weeks of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs.  For the remaining six weeks, interns are paired and immersed in mentored activities in a Fred Hutch research group in Seattle. Interns also participate in research seminars, attend professional development workshops focused on college and careers, and enjoy social activities with their teams and peers. The program culminates with presentations to the Fred Hutch community.

 

2024 program dates are Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 16. 

 

The 2024 application portal opens on February 1 and closes on March 31.

 

If you are looking for other opportunities, please check out the Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships. 

 

The 1-Week Medical Academy introduces you to the field of medicine and gives you a glimpse into the Georgetown University Medical Center, which includes the nationally ranked School of Medicine and School of Nursing & Health Studies, in addition to the world-renowned Lombardi Cancer Center.
 
Students explore topics ranging from human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and infectious diseases to surgery, cancer, and biomedical ethics. You’ll participate in hands-on labs, use a patient simulator, and focus on some of today's pressing medical issues like COVID-19, preventative medicine, heart disease, and HIV.
 
In Georgetown's 3-Week Medical Academy, you'll register for one of three tracks (Anatomy & Physiology, Neuroscience, or Emergency Medicine), and get a snapshot of a first-year medical school curriculum while learning from Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty and medical students.
 
Throughout the program, you’ll investigate contemporary medical challenges facing society today, discuss the latest advances affecting the applied science of medicine, and interact with experts from the field to learn how to pursue a career in medicine. In each of the three tracks, you’ll delve into your chosen area of study, gaining a deeper understanding of the topic through classroom learning as well as hands-on projects, case studies, and, in most tracks, lab work. Reference the track descriptions for more information on what to expect.
 

The 2025 INSIGHT High School Program is an exciting and interactive four-week program designed to introduce young scholars to public health, biomedical research, & medicine.

Join students from across the country this summer for an unparalleled research internship experience.

HIPRC’s Summer Research Program (INSIGHT)  is an intensive, eight-week summer internship for undergraduate students, graduate students and first-year medical students. Applications are open from mid-November to early-January for the coming summer. INSIGHT provides paid research experience and mentorship for students who are interested in injury and violence prevention research. Participants are matched to research projects and partnered with health sciences faculty from across the University of Washington and work alongside peers and health professionals from an array of disciplines. Past research areas include elucidating the risk factors and causes of injuries, injury and violence prevention strategies, acute and chronic care of injured patients, outcomes from trauma, and interventions to return the injured individual to their full potential. The INSIGHT program is supported by The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

For high school students, we offer a four-week summer program designed to introduce students to medicine, public health and research. For more information on the high school program, visit the INSIGHT High School Page.

 

The Mini-Med School at Tufts University is exactly what it sounds like: medical school in miniature. 

Any high school student considering a career as a doctor or healthcare professional can sample life at Tufts Medical School. Even better, the Mini-Med comes in two versions, virtual and in-person.

 

With the in-person option, students get the whole med school experience. They work in labs, sit in seminars, and collaborate with their fellow future medical students.

 

In the virtual option, students get to see the school from the comfort of their own homes. Distance learning technologies connect students to Tufts professors and classes and allow them to interact with professionals worldwide.

 

Whichever track they choose, students will learn from Tufts faculty about essential issues, including diversity in medicine, immunology, and infectious diseases.

 

 

https://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/opportunities/institutes/medicine-institute/
Prepare to make a positive impact through medicine.

Interested in donning the white coat, but not sure what being a healthcare professional is really like? Gain hands-on experience in the medical field and insight into the many career opportunities available within the various disciplines of medicine. You’ll visit healthcare facilities in Winston-Salem, participate in simulations and labs, and learn basic skills like taking blood pressure and suturing.

Topics Covered:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Neurology
  • Ultrasound 
  • Cancer Care
  • Global Health

 

Hands-On Experiences:

  • On-site visits to healthcare facilities in Winston-Salem, NC
  • Tour the Wake Forest School of Medicine and participate in simulation labs
  • Explore technology and the latest in medical advances within the hospital including the rehab center and cardiac cath lab
  • Practice taking blood pressure, listening to the heart and lungs, interviewing standardized patients, working in a suture lab, and conducting an ultrasound
  • Interact, network, and engage with medical school students

*Hands-on experiences are subject to change.

 

Please refer to the website for application deadlines as some weeks are already waitlisted!

Spend four weeks at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine intensive summer program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in the medical field. Modeled after actual first year Penn Med classes, you’ll gain exposure to the basics of medical training including practical experiences, simulations and live demonstrations. Plus, you’ll live the life of a college student on Penn’s campus, located in University City in Philadelphia, PA.  Experience dorm life, campus living, attend incredible hands-on sessions, lectures and classes, and make life-long friends!

 

The high-tech, jaw-dropping learning spaces at Penn Medicine are every medical student’s dream. You’ll learn from highly accredited doctors and faculty at Penn Medicine who are involved throughout the program. Students often get to observe a live surgery. This is a highlight, but cannot be guaranteed. If the live surgery is not possible, a doctor will walk the students through a recorded surgery step by step, explaining exactly what is being done at every interval. As the doctors share their stories, the paths they took to settle into their field, and highlight the many diverse opportunities in medicine, this program will certainly highlight just how rewarding it is when you chase your dream, follow after your passion, and do what you love.

 

 

 CINE
SUMMER PROGRAM

 

UC Irvine Summer Surgery Program  

Like Penn’s Bold Summer Program, the Summer Surgery Program at UC Irvine gives students access to the surgical process, but because it’s designed for those who plan to become surgeons, UC Irvine goes one step further and lets students participate.

 

The program begins with teaching students surgical center protocols involving safety and cleanliness. Students gain experience working with state-of-the-art technologies, including the school’s new da Vinci robot.

 

Finally, students participate in small group workshops supervised by faculty mentors. Students learn about anatomy and techniques in these situations, including ultrasound training.

 

Learn more and how to apply HERE

 

The Intern Project  

The Intern Project, or TIP, is a unique, paid summer internship program for high school students who live in Los Angeles county. During this intensive career program, students are paired with professionals, receiving mentorship while getting hands-on experience in the field. 

 

Internships through TIP are highly competitive, and spots are reserved for the most outstanding, high-need students.  TIP interns are generally high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors, with robust academic records and consistent attendance. 

 

TIP internships place students in various fields, including the arts, technology, business, engineering, government, sports, healthcare, and more. 

 

Before beginning the internship, applicants selected to participate in TIP will attend an on-site orientation. At orientation, students receive more information about the program, participate in professional development workshops, engage in networking activities, and more.

 

Internships are a minimum of four weeks long, but can last longer depending on the particular career placement.

 

Offered by the California Polytechnic State University, Engineering Possibilities in College, or EPIC, offers high school students the opportunity to explore the engineering field through a hands-on educational approach. 

 

The program aims to allow participants to connect, building a network of like-minded students with a passion for engineering. 

 

Throughout the program, EPIC students attend classes and participate in engineering labs led by university professors and professionals in the engineering industry. They also get the opportunity to invent, create, and test out an engineering project of their choice, using all the resources Cal Poly has to offer.

 

The Pomona Academy for Youth Success, also known as PAYS, is an intensive, four-week residential summer program for rising sophomores through rising seniors. 

 

Each year, the PAYS program enrolls about 90 local high school students, providing support and preparation for the college admissions process.

 

The program is intended to serve students who are a part of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, such as first-generation students, students from low-income families, and students who belong to racial or ethnic minority groups.  

 

Over the four weeks of the summer session, PAYS participants attend math and critical inquiry classes taught by university faculty, as well as two elective courses taught by Pomona College students or alumni. 

 

Students also participate in many workshops, go on field trips, collaborate on research projects, and attend cultural events.  

Apply to Pomona College Academy for Youth Success

Participants will be selected by a committee of Pomona College faculty, staff and students. The selection committee will consider every part of the application and make recommendations based on academic potential. In some cases, the selection committee will request to interview an applicant. Each year the committee admits 30 participants. New applicants must be currently enrolled in 9th grade, attend high school in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County or Ventura County, and vaccinated for COVID-19.

 

There is no cost for participating in the PAYS program. Pomona College covers all student expenses, including housing, food, activities, and field trips. 

 

California State Summer School for the Arts 

The California State Summer School for the Arts, or CSSSA, is a unique, four-week summer intensive program intended for California high school students with interest in pursuing a career in the arts and entertainment industry. 

 

Offered at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts, the program allows students to explore various areas within the entertainment industry. CSSSA provides pre-professional training in several different fields, such as animation, visual arts, writing, film, music, theater, and dance. 

 

During the program, students live on the CalArts campus, receive rigorous professional training from industry experts, and engage in a number of engaging educational activities. The student-to-teacher ratio for CSSSA is 9:1, allowing students to benefit from one-on-one attention and support in a high-paced, high-energy environment. 

 

The 2025 application is now open!

To learn more about CSSSA and the upcoming 2025 session, sign up for an informational webinar.

2025 Summer Session / July 5 - August 1, 2025

The Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program is an educational program incorporating medical guest speakers and hands-on activities giving the Summer Scholar an involved sense of working in the field of medicine. The goal of the program is to expose the Summer Scholar to a variety of medical professions in hope that they make a more informed decision about their own path to medicine. This is not a "summer camp-like" program and housing accommodations are not included. Past years' curriculum included:

 

  • Robotics
  • Simulated birth with OB
  • Ultrasound and Imaging lesson
  • Suturing session
  • Physician Q&A
  • CPR Training
  

The application is open US citizens in high school. To apply, students must be at least 16 years old and not yet attending college.  How to prepare for the application period:

 

  • Prepare to answer 1 short essay prompt
  • Have resume ready to upload
  • Notify your parent and prepare them to sign a Parent Consent and Waiver of Liability

APPLY HERE 

The EVE & GENE BLACK SUMMER MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM is an opportunity best described as a medical mentor program. Students work under the supervision of a health care educator shadowing various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician, and/or physician) who together provide a range of patient care and services.

 

Medical Mentor/Internship Program: Participants will EITHER apply and be accepted to attend daily online
sessions with presentations/interactive sessions from a variety of general pediatricians, specialists including
surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, infectious disease, ophthalmologists, radiologists, child life, therapists,
(i.e., physical, speech, occupational, or cognitive) OR apply and be accepted to attend an in-person program (in-
person programs subject to change)

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR EVE & GENE BLACK SUMMER MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM


PROGRAM HAS ON-LINE AND IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES (In-person sessions subject to change)
PLEASE NOTE: this application must be completed in one sitting. Answers cannot be saved. LAPS
recommends that before you begin, you review the sample application found on the LAPS website
under Eve and Gene Black Summer Program tab and the application instructions for:
1. 3 essay questions
2. Letter(s) of Recommendation
3. Extracurricular Activities AND Honors/Awards
If you do not find answers to your questions on our website documents, please contact: [email protected]


• No Fee: There is NO FEE required to participate

 

Application deadline is February 14, 2025.  For more information and applications log onto their WEBSITE.

 

The Writing Summer Institute is designed for ambitious high school students who seek to strengthen their writing and discussion skills to get a step ahead in preparing for university. 
 

UCLA Writing Project
2025 Summer Camps for Students

We at the UCLA Writing Project are excited to announce our 2025 summer programs for students entering grades 5-12 in fall 2024. This year we are pleased to offer two sessions for you to choose from, the first on campus, the second virtual.

 

Our promise:  We’ll continue to give students exquisite attention, and they’ll experience pleasure and joy as they find the best words to capture their thoughts  By the end of the workshop time, students will think of themselves as writers—a big deal!

 

And what about the entering twelfth graders in the College Personal Essay workshop? They meet for just 12 hours over a four-day period. And that’s the perfect amount of time for zeroing in on the challenging and exciting task at hand: showing in what ways their hard work has translated to insightful understandings and how their experiences have built character.

 

We hope to see you this summer!

 
 

DUKE Pre-College Program 2025

Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future. Our diverse courses are tailored to the interests and questions top of mind for today’s students while delivering the Duke experience through interactions with Duke faculty, researchers and guest speakers, who are experts in their fields.

 

Girls in Science

Join the next generation of women scientists. 

Earthwatch’s Girls in Science fellowship empowers teens to expand their interest in science and technology and to build confidence through hands-on environmental research. Since launching the program in 2016, Earthwatch has awarded 70 high school girls the fully funded opportunity to perform scientific research alongside female experts in the field. 

Using high-tech equipment and careful observation, these young women help collect crucial data in the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. 

 

The ideal candidate is interested in exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM); is a member of a group historically underrepresented in STEAM; and has not had extensive similar experiences. They are committed to assembling a diverse group of fellows, especially with respect to gender identity, race or ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

 

For further info and to apply, refer to the following website:

https://earthwatch.org/education/education-fellowships/student-fellowships/girls-in-science

 

 Application now open!

 

The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry) CARE Program aims to increase the number of Native American and underrepresented students (low income, disabled, etc…)  in science, technology, engineering, math, and medical (STEMM) fields by engaging high school students at an earlier age (15+ years) through culturally relevant training in chemistry, biology, and healthcare fields.
 

The SUMMER 2025 program will be offered IN-PERSON (16+ years old)

The Summer 2025 program will be offered virtually and in-person from June 2 – July 26, 2025. Arizona and non-Arizona residents are welcome to apply to the program!

  • We are accepting up to 30 in-person participants, and up to 20 virtual participants. All participants will receive:
    • hands-on research experience
    • Mentor experience
    • College preparation through professional development sessions (resume writing, college applications, etc.)
    •  a stipend up to $4,500 (if participant is in good standing throughout program duration)
    • All necessary learning supplies mailed to your address (Virtual only)
    • honors dorm housing (In-person only)
    • Meal plan/meal stipend (In-person only)
    • Automatic admittance into the Honors College at NAU on successful completion of the program*.
      •  *Participant still has to apply to NAU as an undergraduate and submit a housing portal application
      • All Honors fees waived
  • All participants must:
    • Be available for 90% of the sessions.
      • Prior approval for absences are required.
    • Be available from 9am – 4pm MST.
      • Breaks will be provided throughout the day.
 
 
The Summer 2025 application will open in February, 2025.
 

Program and Activities

In the Fordham Summer Leaders Academy, students select one course to pursue, which meets daily in the morning and afternoon in one and two-week sessions through July.

In the late afternoons and weekends, students will have the opportunity to bond and prepare for their college and professional journeys.  Activities will include:

  • Sessions on the college application process given by Fordham's Undergraduate Team.
  • Career exploration through Fordham's Career Services office.
  • Making the most of Fordham's incredible new campus center and athletic facilities.
  • Community-building social activities with Fordham's Student Engagement team.
  • Chaperoned off-campus excursions around New York City!

The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  

ALL 3 of the following requirements must be met (no exceptions):

1) Students must currently be juniors or seniors (as of the fall of 2024).  Students must be in the graduating class of 2025 or 2026.

2) Students must also be 16 years old or older by the start date of the program (June 9, 2025).

3)  Students must currently be living in and attending high school in the U.S. AND must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a green card in order to apply.

Important Note:  Please read the MISSION link on the lefthand panel.  The selection process will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students. Please visit the FAQ for more information.  Also, students must be able to start the program on the first day of the program.  

 

SUMMER 2025 UPDATE: 

  • Summer 2025 Program Dates:  June 9- July 31, 2025 (8 weeks)
  • The online application and program information document will be available on our website on Dec. 15th, 2024 (at 5pm PST). 
  • Applications will be due Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.