PROGRAMS + OPPORTUNITIES
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Students should take advantage of the programs and opportunities below! View our CCR Calendar for a list of college fairs, scholarship deadlines, webinars, and more!
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TeenLife is a great resource for summer opportunities! Some are academically focused, others are skills-based, and all are engaging and fun, offering enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.
Snow Day is another great resource that curates out-of-school opportunities from college experts, educators, and families!
Snowday is built by and for students, parents, and educators! They are driven by their mission to make the education sector radically more open and easily navigable—by aggregating the collective insights of students, parents, and education experts.
Summer Springboard was founded to give college-bound teens a supportive environment where they can explore their personal and academic passions.
Our innovative pre-college summer programs, offered at some of the nation’s leading colleges and universities, combines the benefits of an academically challenging summer experience with tools and frameworks for personal leadership development and self-discovery.
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Below is a list of pre-college programs designed for students! Pre-college programs give high school students an opportunity to take college-level classes on-site or in hybrid settings! Some programs also have scholarships for students that express financial need.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Columbia University Climate School
Cornell University's DC Summer Policy Institute
GWU's DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP)
Harvard Medical School HMX Program
Johns Hopkins School of Engineering
KSE Global's Master Scholar Programs
Lehigh University's Iacocca Global Future Leaders Lab
New York Institute of Technology Business Bootcamp
NOVA Southeaster University AIM-High Day Camp
Oxford University Global Courses
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
Rensselaer Architecture Program
University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars
University of Michigan Arch Start
University of Michigan Joy of Coding
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Project Uplift
University of Pennsylvania's Penn Early Exploration Program
National Security Language Initiative (NSLI-Y)
The Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth (Virtual NSLI-Y), a program of the U.S. Department of State, offers U.S. high school students the opportunity to learn languages critical to national security through an engaging online experience.
This 10-week, beginner-level program combines language study with cultural exploration in an interactive virtual setting, following nationally recognized standards. Participants gain insights into the cultures of regions where the language is spoken, promoting intercultural understanding through activities designed around global competence.A 10-week online program that teaches beginner-level language and culture and fosters intercultural understanding and global competence.
World Scholars Academy
Gain a competitive edge with elite summer courses and research internships for ages 12-18. Our live online programs are designed to inspire, challenge, and elevate ambitious students aged 12–18 through world-class instruction and real-world experience.
Model UN Institute
With over 13,000 happy campers in the past 14 years, the MUN Institute is ready to ignite your child's imagination & boost their public speaking & debate skills. Led by passionate MUN pros, campers will dive into dynamic diplomatic debates!
Centro Mundo Lengua
Life-changing study abroad programs in Sevilla, Spain for high school students to learn Spanish. Experience a foreign culture and enjoy activities together with other students!!
Where There Be Dragons
For over 30 years, Dragons has been at the vanguard of intentional, real, and immersive travel. Our programs engage students in a variety of activities and experiences that lead to personal growth, concrete travel and leadership skills, and a widened perspective of the world. Students will thrive in a supportive group environment, see the world in new ways, and perhaps struggle at times, but always reflect back without regrets.
At Camp Integem, kids and teens explore AI, robotics, coding, drones, holographic AR, 3D design, game design, art, animation, and space & nature exploration—while having a ton of fun. It’s hands-on, beginner-friendly, and offers advanced tracks for students who want to go deeper.
The University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC), in collaboration with the Apple Corporation and the District’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) , will be hosting our 8th Annual Apple Swift Coding & Robotics Camp!
The free six-week camp will be held from Monday, June 29, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Coding Camp will feature rigorous individual and group project work and students will have the opportunity to earn the App Development with Swift Associate certification. Attached, you will find a letter from Dean Marilyn Hamilton, a flyer to share about the program, and a link to the 2026 Apple Swift Coding & Robotics Camp Application, which is also below.
RISE Research is a selective 1-on-1 virtual mentorship program where high school students publish original research, win awards, and gain global recognition under Ivy League PhD mentors.
Step into the heart of global action with the Future Sustainability Innovators Program in Geneva. This Summer, join a diverse group of ambitious teenagers aged 13–17 for an unforgettable experience that combines academic growth, real-world problem-solving, and sustainable self-leadership.
This high-impact sustainability program offers students the chance to work on real-world challenges alongside prestigious organizations such as the United Nations, WHO, CERN, and WIPO. Students will engage in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) hackathons, participate in design thinking workshops, take part in a glacier field study, visit the beautiful Montreux Christmas Market, all while developing hands-on global problem-solving skills.
You’ll explore the United Nations' SDGs through interactive workshops and hands-on projects designed to challenge your creativity and critical thinking. Dive deep into these global challenges, then put your skills to the test in a thrilling Hackathon where you’ll collaborate to craft innovative solutions. The program culminates in the creation of SDGzine, a magazine showcasing your team's impactful ideas and projects.
Also immerse yourself in Geneva’s unique role as a global hub of diplomacy and innovation, enriching your understanding of the world’s most pressing issues.
Consult for Impact is a selective remote program where high school students take ownership of a clearly defined problem a nonprofit organization is actively trying to solve. The program is structured as a consulting-style internship. Rather than observing, students analyze a real challenge an organization is facing and develop practical recommendations.
Over the first six weeks, students learn how to break down complex problems using structured frameworks, research existing approaches, and present their ideas directly to nonprofit leadership. Students who continue into the second phase can also pilot elements of their recommendations, allowing them to move from analysis to implementation.
Students work directly with mentors who are full-time professionals at organizations such as McKinsey, BCG, Meta, Google, Goldman Sachs and Ivy League MBAs, and participate in live sessions and conversations with guest speakers across industries.The program is intentionally interdisciplinary. Students interested in business, STEM, policy, social sciences, or the humanities apply their thinking to real community challenges while developing skills in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and structured problem solving.
Led by current West Point cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a five-day immersion into a West Point cadet's academic, military, and social life. SLE is for rising high school seniors who are interested in learning more about West Point and the qualities required to succeed as a cadet.
SLE takes place the summer between your junior and senior year. High school juniors should apply between 15 February and 15 April of their junior year.
At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech academic facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training. You'll also gain firsthand insight into the character, determination, commitment to excellence, and leadership skills expected of West Point cadets.
Become a Lifeguard for the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)!
DPR uses the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) to train and certified lifeguards to work at both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities across the District. Click here to register for an upcoming course.
The ILTP is an objective driven program that produces lifeguards that perform at a higher level than those of other national/international training agencies. It is a unique, comprehensive lifeguard training program; the content includes Health Care Provider level CPR (one and two person CPR, AR, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, and AED training), Emergency Oxygen Administration training, and First Aid, along with state-of–the-art rescue techniques.
International Volunteer HQ offers the world’s largest range of trusted and affordable volunteer projects in Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the Pacific.
Whether you want to teach abroad, support wildlife conservation or environmental volunteer projects, participate in volunteer building projects, or help at childcare centers, IVHQ has volunteer opportunities to suit your goals, budget and the causes you care about. If you’re pursuing a career in medicine, healthcare or nursing, check out our wide range of medical volunteer abroad opportunities to suit all levels of experience and specialities.
Choose from 300 projects across 40+ countries worldwide
Fully hosted volunteer projects from only $20 per day
Volunteer for 1 - 24 weeks, with everything organized for you
Projects are run by local people, supporting long-term employment
Suited to socially and environmentally conscious travelers
Make free changes to your trip with flexible booking
With over 300 courses across a wide variety of fields of study, Summer Discovery is the leader in delivering pre-college summer academic enrichment programs for students from around the world. The Summer Discovery difference means our academic offerings are curated directly by the university academic departments. Courses are designed to be engaging and hands-on, putting the student experience front and center. Summer Discovery courses are taught by passionate and accredited instructors hand-selected by the university. Our courses deliver dedicated outcomes, including a certificate of completion and a letter of recognition that students use to boost their college or academic portfolio.
AMIGOS Summer 2026 programs and applications are now LIVE!
Where will your AMIGOS adventure take you? Explore opportunities across the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Panama, and Paraguay for 2026!
The Rock Creek Conservation Corps (RC3) program provides high school students with a 6-week paid summer job in the conservation field. Students gain hands-on field experience, learn about environmental restoration efforts, and develop teamwork and leadership skills. Students learn about forest health, water quality, and stormwater management, and apply what they learn by participating in invasive plant removals, litter cleanups, and other related activities.
BroadFutures DC summer cohort application is open! This is a great option for graduating seniors looking to prep for college or their next step while getting real world experience. We partner with a wide range of employers, including The Willard Hotel (hospitality), DCTV (communications/production), and Atlas Performing Arts Center (general administration) all committed to creating meaningful, inclusive experiences for neurodivergent young adults.
*Students must be 18 and have their HS diploma.
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