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Last edited 5/11/26

Plugged In Band Program's Summer Session starts July 6th and is open to all ages and skill levels. Bands are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest.

Summer Session Dates
July 6th, 2026 - July 31st, 2026

Programs Offered
Music That Matters Summer Camp
Rock Band Class
Private Lessons

All Ages and Skill Levels
Bands are grouped by age, skill level and musical interest.

Plugged In Website

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB),

2026 Summer Institute in Global Leadership programs for middle and high school students.

Program Summary: Each summer, UNAGB runs our Summer Institute in Global Leadership, which is a series of week-long leadership development programs for middle and high school students focused on global issues. During these programs, participants do a deep dive into the week's focal topic, hear from impactful guest speakers, work on their public speaking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, and participate in Model UN simulations.

This Summer's Program Topics Include:

Summer Institute: Human Rights – Register here
- Location: Hult International Business School
- Dates: June 15-18
- Age: Grades 6-12
Summer Institute: Global Health – Register here
- Location: Hult International Business School
- Dates: June 22-26
- Age: Grades 6-12

Summer Institute: Women in Leadership – Register here
- Location: Simmons University, Boston
- Dates: July 6-10
- Age: Grades 7-10
Summer Institute: Emerging Technologies – Register here
- Location: Greater Boston (TBD)
- Dates: July 13-17
- Age: Grades 7-10

Summer Institute: International Security – Register here
- Location: Greater Boston (TBD)
- Dates: July 20-24
- Age: Grades 6-12
Summer Institute: Climate Change – Register here
- Location: Greater Boston (TBD)
- Dates: July 27-31
- Age: Grades 7-10

Summer Institute: Advanced Crisis Simulation – Register here
- Location: The Fletcher School, Tufts University
- Dates: August 3-7
- Age: Grades 9-12
Summer Institute: Advanced Negotiation – Register here
- Location: Hult International Business School
- Dates: August 10-14
- Age: Grades 9-12

UNAGB is committed to ensuring that this opportunity is available to any interested students, regardless of financial background. We have full, partial, and significant scholarships available and the scholarship application process is simple. More information can be found under "Financial Support" here.

More information can be found on our website here.

American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI), a nonprofit organization of over 700 doctors and students working to raise awareness of lung cancer and lung cancer screening around the world (https://www.alcsi.org/). ALCSI is offering an enriching opportunity for middle and high school students,hosting our third annual Lung Cancer Summit, taking place from July 10-12, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA!

During this Summit, students will have opportunities to learn about lung cancer and advocacy from renowned physicians, patients, and residents through hands-on clinical teaching sessions and expert guest lectures from distinguished leaders in the field. Undergrad students, medical students, and faculty at leading institutions, including Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, will also offer college and medical school application workshops! For more information about the Summit, please visit the ALCSI Summit Page on our website.

Registration for the Summit is open to all middle school and high school students, and Early Bird registration ends May 7th. Those interested in attending can register here!

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