Summer Programs

Appalachian State University Summer Camps

Appalachian State University hosts a variety of summer camps for youth. Visit  https://conferences-camps.appstate.edu/youth-camps to find out more information on camps available, as well as cost and schedule. 

Accounting Career Awareness Program

The primary objective of Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is to increase the understanding of accounting and business career opportunities among high school students from underrepresented ethnic groups. ACAP began in 1980 when NABA recognized the need for a program that would direct African-Americans and other minorities towards the accounting and finance profession. Recognizing that preparation for a professional career begins in junior and senior high school, NABA designed a pilot program that would be informative, yet go beyond words. The result was the development of an on-site, interactive enrichment program.

The ACAP program is a one-week residency program for high school students interested in a career in business. Held at a local college or university, the program introduces students to accounting, finance, economics and management through a focused, undergraduate-level program taught by college faculty and guest lecturers from business and government. During the week, students have the opportunity to attend classes on careers in accounting and business, personal development and college preparation and tour college campuses, local companies, and CPA firms. The program concludes with the students inviting their parent(s) or guardian(s) to a banquet in commemoration of their completion of the program at the end of the week.

For more information, visit: http://www.nabainc.org/acap

Banson NYC High School Fashion Summer Camps

NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students are available. They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades. Each week-long session will teach the students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider's perspective. The students will stay at the LIM College Residence Hall on the Upper Eastside. Each morning the group will be picked up at the dorm by a Banson NYC representative. From there we will depart for our visits, seminars and activities of the day. Each evening will have group activities planned. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers per session. We accept applications on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit: http://www.bansonnyc.com/content.html?page=6

Broyhill Leadership Conference

The Broyhill Leadership Conference, held on the campus of Queens University of Charlotte is open to current 9th-11th graders interested in personal development and leadership training. The cost of $280 covers the conference handbook, all meetings, 11 meals and four nights' lodging. Visit www.broyhill-leadership.org to apply.

Cooperative Council of NC Youth Programs

http://www.ccnc.coop/youth-programs.html

Duke University Summer Programs

For information regarding various summer program opportunities for high school students, visit: http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students

The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC)

This is a 5 day overnight business camp for current 9th, 10th and 11th graders. North Carolina camps are at Wingate University and Campbell University. Visit www.felcexperience.org to apply.

Lens High School Programs at Wake Forest University

LENS@Wake Forest is a three week summer program that equips current high school students with an academic foundation necessary to become global citizens and provides an interdisciplinary and experiential learning environment characeteristic of the liberal arts education...without the pressure of grades/credit.

Spend three weeks living on-campus at Wake Forest University discovering how to change the way you learn, the way you think, and the way you lead. Explore the two academic opportunities: Global Sustainability or Cultural Crossroads.

For more information, visit: http://lens.wfu.edu/apply/

Marist Summer Pre-College- For over fifteen years, Marist has created a top summer pre-college program that gives students a sense of college life, provides a taste of a college major, and allows students to earn college credit all while still in high school. This year, we've expanded our offerings into three sessions: two on our beautiful riverfront campus, and one virtual. With nearly 20 unique courses to choose from, this summer's in-person sessions will take place over a two-week period with start dates of June 25, 2023, and July 9, 2023. Our three-week virtual offering will begin on July 10. For more information, visit: Summer Pre-College - Marist College 

North Carolina A&T University Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) has a new format for 2021. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) invites rising high school juniors and seniors to participate in a two-week, virtual research internship program, June 7-18. The program will operate virtually from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Upon graduation from high school and enrollment at N.C. A&T in a CAES program, participants will receive an $800 scholarship. The scholarship will be distributed during the first and second semesters of the student’s freshman year. To apply, visit:  https://www.ncat.edu/caes/agricultural-research/rap-program.php

NC State Engineering Summer Programs

Each summer elementary, middle and high school students attend programs throughout the state to discover what engineering is all about. There are programs in Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Hickory, Havelock, Wilson, Spindale and Charlotte. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineeringplace/summerprograms/

Qualia Global Scholars Program Summer 2023

Qualia Global Scholars is a selective, four-week, online academic enrichment summer program organized by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students for talented pre-college students from around the world with diverse interests and backgrounds.

The program has separate tracks for high school (grades 9-12) and middle school (grades 6-8) students. Students are admitted through a competitive application process and placed into cohorts based on their experience and interests.

Based on our learnings from prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Yale, this program is designed to inspire and empower pre-collegiate students by connecting them with world-class mentors from Stanford University who have a strong track record of succeeding at top institutions and working on some of the most pressing problems of our world.

Under the direct mentorship of Stanford students, students learn, grow, innovate, and form a close-knit community as they work to transcend the frontiers of innovation and impact. For more information, visit: Qualia Global Scholars - Led by Stanford Mentors for Talented Pre-College Students (qualiahq.com) 

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Summer Camps

SAME is the premier professional engineering association in the United States for connecting architects, engineers and builders in the public sector and private industry, uniting them to improve individual and collective capabilities for national security. The deadline to apply is April 1st.  For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.same.org/STEM-Camps/ApplicationProcess

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

SCAD offers summer seminars for high school students. Students attend two workshops each day and have access to the universities facilities, resources and libraries. Visitwww.scad.edu/sss for session dates and more information.

St. Andrews University Summer Programs

St. Andrews University offers summer residential academic programs for high school students. Some of the programs offered include: Psychology, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Pre-Med, Forensic Science, Digital Photography, and more! For more information, visit: http://academiccampnc.org/summer-academic-camps/

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics seeks rising NC High School juniors and seniors who are academically talented and who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students spend four weeks during the summer on a UNC campus conducting research on STEM topics.  Gain skills in experimental design, laboratory instrumentation, mathematical modeling, mathematical problem solving, and more.  At the end of the session, present a comprehensive research project on a current STEM topic of interest.    Applications typically open in October and are due in January.  For more information: www.summerventures.org

Sunshine Camps

Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter hosts Sunshine camps for young people who are coping with the death of someone important in their lives. Their hope is that young people and their families will know that their attendance allows them to use their experience to make a difference, a positive impact, in the lives of others. Sharing about a loss in our lives can lessen the pain of the loss for someone else.

Camp is a small group experience with counselors trained to help create a safe place for young people to acknowledge the death of someone special to them.  For more information, please visit: http://www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org/services/grief-support/sunrise-kids/

The Shelton Challenge @ NC State

The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience with a focus on leadership, accountability, team building, leadership styles and situations, social responsibility, integrity as a leader, public speaking, changing behavior, and goal setting. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to qualify for the program.

Cost: $600.00 (includes deposit, lodging, meals, and program curriculum)

Deadline: June 1 (for programs during the month of June) July 1 (for programs during the month of July) Scholarships may be available.  Please visit www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership for more information or Contact: Shelton Leadership Center @ 919-513-0148 e-mail: sheltonchallenge@gmail.com

The Shelton Challenge @ NC Wesleyan

The Shelton Leadership Challenge is a six-day residential experience that seeks youth who are rising 9th graders – 12th graders (graduating seniors included) with a 3.0 grade point average (unweighted) or higher.

The foundation of the program is based on General Shelton’s five cornerstones of values-based leadership—honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity and social responsibility. The core curriculum focuses on Personal Leadership Assessment and Interpersonal Dynamics, Role of Values and Ethics in Leadership, Leadership Traits and Approaches, Teambuilding and Empowering Others, Social Responsibility, Public Speaking, and Goal Setting.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in team building activities, high ropes course, service projects, and fun night activities to help students get to know others participating in the program.  The cost is $500 and scholarships may be available.  The deadline to apply is May 18th.  For more information and to apply, visit: https://ncwc.edu/shelton-leadership/

UNCW Summer Programs

UNC-Wilmington offers a variety of summer programs for youth. Visit http://uncw.edu/youth/ to learn more!

United States Naval Academy Summer Programs

Every summer, the United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) hosts two summer programs aimed at high performing math and science students. Current 8th through 10th grade students are eligible to apply to their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs and current 11th grade students are eligible to apply to their Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS). The online application for Summer STEM can be found at: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/STEM The online application for Summer Seminar can be found at: http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/NASS