✨ 1. ACAP (Accelerated Career Awareness Program) — University of Louisville
A week-long residency designed to expose high school students to business-related careers such as accounting, finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Students participate in rigorous classes, networking with professionals, and team experiences on a university campus. All expenses (room, board, materials) are included. Estimated to take place in July.
👉 Register & Info: https://nabainc.org/acap/
🗓 Deadline: Not yet posted for 2026 — check the site for updates.
🩺 2. BCTC Summer Healthcare Success Academy — Bluegrass Community & Technical College
A free healthcare career camp for high school students combining hands-on learning in simulation labs with interactive lectures. There are two tracks — one for incoming freshmen and sophomores and one for juniors and seniors.
👉 Register & Info: https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/community/summer-healthcare-success-academy/index.aspx
🗓 Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
🎓 3. SOAR HBCU Scholars Program — Kentucky State University
A free residential college-prep experience for high school juniors (class of 2027), offering workshops, leadership development, and exposure to campus life.
👉 Register & Info: https://www.kysu.edu/student-success-and-retention/admissions/soar.php
🗓 Priority Deadline: May 15, 2026
🗓 Final Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
📅 Program Dates: July 5–10, 2026
🔬 4. KSU STEM MOMENTUM Camp — Kentucky State University
An immersive STEM summer residential program where students can take up to two college-level courses in science, engineering, math or technology and earn college credit. Residential and virtual options are available.
👉 Register & Info: https://www.kysu.edu/academics/dual-credit/stem-momentum.php
🗓 Application Deadline: February 16, 2026 (call for availability)
🎓 5. Midway University Summer Academy 2026
A one-week, career-focused academic camp on the Midway University campus for rising juniors and seniors (and new fall students). Students choose from themes like nursing, forensics, equine studies, leadership, math, social media marketing, and more.
👉 Register & Info: https://www.midway.edu/camps.html
🗓 Dates: June 14-18, 2026
🤖 6. NKU STEM Camps & Academies — Northern Kentucky University
A variety of STEM camps and academies for students in elementary through high school. High school academies include AI, electrical/electronics engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and other tech-focused experiences.
👉 Register & Info: https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/centers/cinsam/P12outreach/summerprograms.html
🗓 Registration Deadlines: vary by program (often ~2–3 weeks before each camp’s start date)
✨ 7. Impact U Camps & Academies — Asbury University
Impact U is a dynamic summer experience that allows high school students to explore academic interests, engage with faculty, and experience college life on campus. Students participate in interactive sessions, leadership development, and community-building activities while getting a firsthand look at the college experience.
👉 Learn more: https://www.asbury.edu/impactu
📅 Dates: June 15-19, 2026