Summer Learning Opportunities
Evergreen High School does not endorse any specific summer, study abroad, or internship program mentioned here. It is the responsibility of the student and their parent/guardian to review the program and its offerings.
There are many PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS for high school students. Most of these are offered by colleges and universities, but there are programs offered by independent organizations such as UC Health, the National Student Leadership Conference, and others.
To find a program, try internet searches for "pre-college" and your area of interest (e.g., "pre-college STEM"). Or, search using "high school summer program" and your area of interest (e.g., "high school summer program ART"). Additionally, you can search at specific institutions and organizations to see what they offer.
Do not expect that these programs will help you gain admittance to a particular college or university; do them if you're interested in the specific experiences and skill-building opportunities they offer. Some programs are free, some offer scholarships, and many are expensive.
Some specific examples of summer opportunities are listed below. Gap Year options.
Learn about different careers in healthcare through online learning modules, develop workforce skills by building your resume and practice professional interviewing, and more. Application. Website. Flyer.
The HOYA Foundation started Career Week for GIRLs TM to encourage more young women to pursue careers in transportation and construction. Why? Because only 10% of the construction work force is women. That fact carries economic implications and substantial opportunities. Over one week, girls – ranging from 13 to 20 years old – make five stops to engage with women, ask questions and tour work sites. Each company puts together a day long insight into their company and into the industry. Information here.
Life Changer Trips is dedicated to providing life changing experiences to high school students, which changing the lives of underserved communities through volunteering. This 2023-2024 school year, Life Changer Trips has two free afternoon events in the Denver area (both supporting Denver Rescue Mission) and a summer trip to New York City. Flyer. JPS does not endorse or vet any organization.
In Counseling, we often hear from college representatives that gaining some experience in the healthcare field in high school can enhance your application to a nursing, biomedical, or pre-med undergraduate program. Check in with each program of interest for up-to-date information about Summer 2021, particularly concerning Covid-19 restrictions and updates. Here are some links for local healthcare-related summer opportunities for high schoolers:
University of Colorado Boulder
Click here for information on local, national, and international ideas for summer art programs for high school students. Check in with each site of interest for up-to-date information about Summer 2021, particularly concerning Covid-19 restrictions and updates.
Click here for a list of internship, volunteer, and summer learning/research experiences. Check in with each site of interest for up-to-date information about Summer 2021, particularly concerning Covid-19 restrictions and updates.
High school students are invited to tackle the intertwined crises of climate change and public health during these week-long residential programs with the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Learn from leading scientists, public health experts, activists, and policymakers from Harvard, eager to share their knowledge with the next generation of students who are leading the charge in addressing two of the most pressing issues of our time. Information. Scholarships available.
Transportation and Construction Week for Girls. June and July. Cost - FREE! More information here.
An engineering, science and technology program designed for rising juniors and seniors who are from underrepresented populations. Application. June.
Make new friends, learn from the best, challenge yourself, learn the "dos and dont's" of applying to college, have fun! Online or on campus.
Harvard Graduate School of Education and Knovva Academy's preeminent youth leadership conference. Each year, thousands of students come together from across the world to discuss issues of economic importance in a global forum. Four summits, one goal: global health, space exploration, climate change, and smart cities. To reserve a spot, visit here.