There are all sorts of interesting activities a teen can do for summer. The websites on this page are portals to just a few of the programs that are out there. Check out things like internships (some paid), study-abroad opportunities, summer schools and summer camps.
Take a look to find a summer program that's right for you. Financial aid and scholarships are often available; just give the program administrator a call.
If you're interested in a program, get your application in early, for the popular ones fill up fast.
 ACADIA INSTITUTE - Adventure programs
http://www.acadiainstitute.com   TEEN INK reviews programs from all over the U.S. and internationally http:/ /www.teenink.com/SummerReviews/index.php  Image from Mt. Wilson Observatory, Cal Tech summer program. Listings can be found at: http://www.ophs.opusd.k12.ca.us/summer_programs.htm | AFS USA - American Foreign Students USA http://usa.afs.org/usa_en/home   Spend the summer in D.C. with George Washington University Summer Scholars http://www.gwu.edu/~specprog/scholars/prospective_students/Mini-Courses/index.cfm  |