Summer Programs List

The best summer programs for high school students

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Case Western Reserve Pre-College STEM Programs

Interested in taking STEM courses while in high school? Case Western Reserve’s online pre-college program offers a variety of courses that you can take at your own pace. Featuring experts in the field and taught through dynamic, engaging videos, you’ll gain firsthand knowledge in neuroscience, engineering and more. Apply today and start exploring your future in STEM.

InternationalAidSTEMNationwide$1,595

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Model United Nations Institute at Rutgers

Our Rutgers, New Brunswick Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at one of the top universities in the world. Your child will collaborate with new friends and learn from expert MUN mentors while building skills in public speaking, debate, diplomacy, and global problem-solving.

AidLeadershipSocial SciencesNew Brunswick, NJ$1,350

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MasterScholar Pre-College Summer Programs

If you're looking for an engaging and meaningful summer learning experience, look no further! MasterScholar summer programs offer you the opportunity to explore your academic passions, enhance your college application credentials, experience campus life, and build connections with peers from around the world.

STEMResearchEngineeringSocial SciencesNationwide$6,500

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Northwestern Pre-College Online Healthcare Programs

Discover the exciting world of medicine while in high school with Northwestern’s Pre-College Online Program. Through engaging video lessons led by Northwestern professors and medical experts, you’ll explore cutting-edge medical topics and engage with real-world research, gaining insights into the healthcare field. Be guided by mentors, and enjoy the flexible, online structure that allows you to study on your time.

InternationalAidMedicineSTEMNationwide$1,795

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Make The Change: Gaia Changemaker Programs

Empower. Explore. Innovate. The Gaia Changemakers Program (15–19) is a 3-week travelling adventure across Switzerland and the Czech Republic where teens dive into sustainability, STEM, nature, creativity, and real-world challenges with inspiring changemakers. Gaia Junior Changemakers (12–14) is a 1-week Switzerland-based experience with the same purpose - hands-on projects, outdoor exploration, and future-ready skills designed to spark confidence, curiosity, and impact.

InternationalSTEMServiceLeadershipNationwide$6,400

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Indigo Research: IRIS Intensive Program

The Indigo Research Intensive Seasonal (IRIS) Program is an online group-format program for high school students 14-19 years old. Join courses in Genetics, AI, Comp Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Politics & History, or Psychology, collaborate with professors and researchers from Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and more, and complete a publishable research paper in weeks!

InternationalAidSTEMResearchSocial SciencesNationwide$3,900

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Veritas AI - AI Program for Ambitious Middle & High School Students

Veritas AI is an AI program for middle & high school students, founded and run by Harvard grad students. In the program, students learn the fundamentals of AI, interact with world-class practitioners, and build a personalized project that they can use for college applications and beyond. No coding skills are required, and the program has levels for advanced students too. Applications are on a rolling basis! Apply using the link above!

InternationalAidSTEMEngineeringCOLUMBIA, MO$2,290

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Model United Nations Institute at UC Irvine

Our UC Irvine Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at one of the top universities in the world. Your child will collaborate with new friends and learn from expert MUN mentors while building skills in public speaking, debate, diplomacy, and global problem-solving.

AidLeadershipSocial SciencesIrvine, CA$1,250

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Model United Nations Institute at UCLA

Our UCLA Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at one of the top universities in the world. Your child will collaborate with new friends and learn from expert MUN mentors while building skills in public speaking, debate, diplomacy, and global problem-solving.

AidLeadershipSocial SciencesLos Angeles, CA$1,325

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Arcos Journeys Abroad: Community Service & Spanish in Buenos Aires

Perform community service in the vibrant capital city of Buenos Aires. Take Spanish classes to familiarize yourself with Argentina and enhance your community service experience. Placements include after-school programs, youth projects, recycling projects, and soup kitchens.

ServiceLanguageNationwide$3,495

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University of Rochester Pre-College Online Healthcare Programs

If you have a passion for the medical field and would like to explore it before college, here is your chance to do so—with one of the world's leading research universities. The University of Rochester offers online courses in medicine and healthcare designed for high school students ages 13 and up. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

InternationalAidMedicineSTEMNationwide$1,595

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American University: High School Summer Scholars (Online)

Explore college-level learning with AU High School Summer Scholars! Choose from one-credit online courses in diplomacy, law, psychology, neuroscience, and more. Engage deeply, personalize your experience, and make this summer an unforgettable journey of discovery.

Social SciencesLawHumanitiesWashington, DC$1,044

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Breakwater Expeditions: Ocean Odyssey Kayaking Trip

Breakwater is a trusted leader in guiding transformative, therapeutic, and custom wilderness journeys. Our teen trips foster meaningful growth—where nature, challenge, and connection come together. Teens unplug from distractions and step into wild spaces with peers to build teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence. These are more than trips—they’re launchpads for adaptability, strength, and friendships that last well beyond summer.

SportsSeattle, WA$2,250

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iD Tech Academies | BattleBots^A(R), Coding & More

BattleBots® Academy? You can only get it here. AI & Machine Learning with NVIDIA®? We've got that and more. Through this once-in-a-lifetime experience, your teens will spend two weeks as honorary college students, soaking in the inspiring campus and surrounding city that could be their future home.

STEMEngineeringNationwide$3,799

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Summer Discovery: University of Cambridge

Through Oxford Summer Courses, Summer Discovery offers students an exceptional opportunity to engage in world-class academics within one of the world’s most renowned educational settings. With intimate class sizes and expert instructors, students receive personalized attention and experience a rigorous, immersive approach to learning inspired by the famous Cambridge tutorial style.

InternationalHumanitiesSTEMNationwide$7,900

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Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Pre-college Program: ImpactLab

ImpactLab is a dynamic two-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Participants immerse themselves in life on Wentworth’s campus and engage in hands-on projects and experiential learning centered around a STEM discipline.

AidSTEMEngineeringDesignBoston, MA$3,995

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Sea Star Explorations

Sea Star Explorations is an educational travel organization whose mission is to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the world’s oceans and the communities connected to them. With over four decades of experience in marine science education, Sea Star Explorations draws upon strong leadership and veteran instructors to offer immersive excursions and marine-science travel programs for students, families, and adult learners.

InternationalSTEMServiceNationwide$2,975

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Rice University Precollege STEM Programs

Are you curious about different career paths you can take in the field of STEM? Our pre-college online courses are the place to start. Featuring experts in the field and taught through dynamic, engaging videos, our courses provide firsthand knowledge in a variety of STEM fields to get you one step closer to college. Finish a Capstone Project and earn a Certificate of Completion for your college application.

InternationalAidSTEMNationwide$1,795

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Arcos Journeys Abroad: Pacific Surf Camp & Cultural Exploration in Oaxaca, Mexico

Travel to Oaxaca, Mexico for a transformative adventure! Experience the colonial city of Oaxaca. Swim in the mountain springs of Hierve El Agua. Attend surf camp in world-famous Puerto Escondido. Learn to surf or perfect your skills. Participate in other aquatic and outdoor activities.

InternationalSportsLanguageNationwide$3,895

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Sevenoaks Summer Programmes

Sevenoaks School Summer Programmes offer an inspiring blend of academic challenge, creative exploration, and global connection. Set on a stunning campus in the Kent countryside, students ages 11–16 discover new passions, build confidence, and form lifelong friendships. With world-class teaching, enriching activities, and unforgettable excursions, this is a summer designed to spark curiosity and empower future leaders.

InternationalCollege PrepLeadershipNationwide$5,937

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UNCW MarineQuest Summer Programs

Dive into Marine Science with UNCW MarineQuest! Discover the amazing world of modern marine science while exploring beautiful coastal habitats with our university-based summer academic enrichment programs.

AidSTEMResearchWilmington, NC$245

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Northwestern Pre-College Online STEM Programs

Studying with Northwestern means being part of an innovative and collaborative community that excels at transforming society, growing leaders, and pursuing excellence. Our Pre-College Online Program is no exception. Designed for motivated students 13 and older, our online courses are taught by our renowned faculty and feature dynamic video lessons and interactive tools.

InternationalAidSTEMCollege PrepNationwide$1,895

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University of Rochester Pre-College Online STEM Programs

If you have a passion for STEM and would like to explore it before college, here is your chance to do so—with one of the world's leading research universities. The University of Rochester offers online courses in STEM designed for high school students ages 13 and up. The program is available year-round, and the online format lets you study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

InternationalAidSTEMCollege PrepNationwide$1,595

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