Summer Opportunities
NC School of Science and Math
NCSSM offers summer programs for students who are rising 5th-graders through high school seniors. With specialized coursework in areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedical sciences, and engineering, students have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experiences. Find out which summer program is right for you!
Buncombe County Library Teen Volunteers
We use teen volunteers to prepare craft materials, help with programs, and other library assistant duties.
https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/library/TeenVolunteerForm.pdf
Volunteer Opportunities for Students 16 and Over:
Manna Food Bank Individual Volunteer
https://www.mannafoodbank.org/opportunity/individual/
YMCA link for 24 Volunteer Ideas for Teens
https://www.ymca.net/backpack-buzz/24-volunteer-ideas-for-teens
Governor's School of North Carolina
The Governor's School of North Carolina is a 5½-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/governors-school-north-carolina
HOLLINSUMMER
Four educational summer camps combine learning and fun for rising 9th-12th-grade girls at one of Virginia’s most beautiful campuses.
https://www.hollins.edu/academics/hollinsummer/
NC State College of Education: LIFT Leadership Institute for Future Teachers
LIFT is a five-day, residential program for students of color and bilingual students who are rising high school seniors in North Carolina interested in leadership development and also exploring a career in education. All expenses paid.
Outward Bound Educational Five Day Course
This is an Owen High School summer tradition! Each summer multiple Owen High School Students and two staff members are selected to go into the woods for 5 days of backpacking fun. It is a fully funded opportunity in partnership with the Local Kiwanis, Outward Bound, and Owen High School. If you are interested please reach out to your counselor.
One Life Program
This program is in partnership with Buncombe County's Goodwill Training Facility.
Goodwill offers a variety of free, year-round services to help youth reach their full potential, both vocationally and academically. Some of the services include job readiness training, paid work experience opportunities, communication skills training, individual career plans, etc. Each Owen High student that participates earns $1000 over the summer! For more information contact Lance Crawford at 828.298.9023 ext. 1167 or contact your school counselor.