Check out this article from Big Future to learn more about Summer Learning Programs: What, Why and How. 

Join us on the South Dakota Mines campus for our STEM summer camps! Our summer camps offer a fun intro to science and engineering. These pre-college experiences are designed to expose students to how science works in the real world by providing exciting hands-on experiences. Day camps are hosted by some of our prestigious faculty whose expertise gives campers a glimpse into STEM careers and gets them excited about their education. Campers participate in on-campus activities and field trips throughout the day. 

Click here for further information. Registration opens January 1.

Data Science Camp 

National Summer Transportation Institute

Youth Engineering and Technology Career Exploration Camp

The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now accepting applications for a summer learning opportunity for high school students. The Raikes School is hosting its ninth year of “Innovate: The Raikes School Way,” led by Executive Director of the Raikes School, Dr. Steve Cooper. The summer camp was highlighted by Forbes in 2019 and continues to provide high-quality computer science education to interested students!

During the two-week, overnight camp students will: 

• Develop core programming skills and learn innovation concepts through a project-oriented curriculum 

• Receive instruction from Raikes School faculty members and experience what classes can be like in the Raikes School 

• Visit campus research labs and local employer partners 

• Interact with Raikes School students and staff, all of whom play a key role in the competitive selection process to our program each year 

Key Details:

• Innovate: The Raikes School Way is a great opportunity for high school students, with priority given to students in the high school graduating class of 2026.

• The camp serves students with little to no experience in computing, as well as those looking to enhance their existing computer science skills.

• Students in the graduating class of 2027 will be accepted on a space-available basis.

• The camp will be held at the Kauffman Academic Residential Center, home of the Raikes School, in the heart of Nebraska's City Campus from July 13-26, 2025.

• Cost to attend is $1,995 and covers all housing, meals, instruction, and activities associated with the camp.

• Full and partial scholarships are available - students can apply for scholarships through the Summer Camp application.

Priority Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 - Students who submit their application by this priority date will be notified of admission & scholarship decisions by April 11, 2025. 

Final Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after May 1 as space is available. 

Interested students can find more details and complete the application at https://raikes.unl.edu/summer-camp/.

If you have any questions about the camp, please email me at tluensmann2@unl.edu.

Sincerely,

Theresa Arneal

Assistant Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and ManagementY HERE

This experience is for juniors and seniors and takes place in New York June 8-15, 2025. 

Connect with Global Leaders

Engage with top diplomats at the United Nations and gain valuable mentorship from UN staff in this prestigious program.

Sharpen Skills for Leadership

This immersive global leadership experience is designed to empower outstanding college and high school students with essential skills for academic excellence, career readiness, and success in international relations.

Empower Your Academic Future

Unleash your potential and set the stage for a future marked by academic distinction and impactful leadership.

Online Application

Explore Your Intellectual Passions Before College

At Georgetown, we believe that you’re more than a mind. You’re an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and our goal in creating these new online courses is to provide a holistic experience for you. As an individual with unique talents, dreams and passions, you deserve the opportunity to develop and refine what makes you you. If you are intrigued by a certain subject and would like to explore it in-depth before college, here is your chance. Georgetown University now offers pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 and older. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

Click this link for more information and to access the application

We are offering five distinct pre-college programs, each of which provides rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential and get a glimpse of their futures. 

Click here for further information. Details for summer 2025 will be released online on December 15, 2024.

Our programs provide pre-collegiate students from the U.S. and around the world the chance to explore their passions and dive deep into a single topic beyond what is typically taught in a school curriculum.

Click here for further information

Columbia University Summer 2025 Pre-College Programs for students entering Grades 9–12 or their freshman year of college in Fall 2025.

Students choose from courses in over a dozen subject areas taught by experts in their fields. Both on campus and off, students are encouraged to join groups, experience educational co-curricular activities and participate in self-development workshops throughout the program.

Rice University invites students to choose a course and apply today. These online courses are designed for high school students to help them explore their interests. Students can discover if a subject they are passionate about could lead to a college major or a future career. Click here for more information. 

World Stride offers a variety of leadership and career exploration programs. 

Programs are offered within the United States and abroad.

Program information can be found on their website.

Wake Forest University offers an online program of pre-college courses designed for high school students to help them explore their interests. This summer, we encourage students to discover if a subject they are passionate about could lead to a college major or even a future career. Click here for more information. 

Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides academic enrichment programs to advanced learners in grades 1 - 11. Our programs take place at multiple locations in the Twin Cities and there is a residential option for current 8th - 11th grade students to stay in the dorms at Macalester College. Need-based financial aid is available; we encourage all bright and motivated students to apply. This summer we are offering over 100 unique classes in STEM, humanities and the fine arts, all taught by experienced educators. Small class sizes, field trips and a focus on experiential learning empowers students to pursue their passions with peers from around the world who share their interests. 100% of last year's participants said they had a "great overall experience at MITY."

The STaR Program is a unique live remote mentoring and research experience incorporating bioinformatic analysis and data science methodology, and combines a year-long remote research experience with a hands-on summer research component to offer high school science scholars the opportunity to conduct an original scientific research project. Visit their website to learn more.

Two weeks of theological study, prayer and community life for men seeking to better understand God's call. 

June 14-28, 2025 at Notre Dame's Campus. 

Rising juniors and seniors are welcome to apply. 

RISD Pre-College 2025

June 28–August 2, 2025

Applications are now open for RISD Pre-College, our summer residential immersive in Providence, Rhode Island. Apply early to secure your spot!

A creative experience like no other

This summer, live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work.

Can't make it to campus this summer? Our online intensive, Advanced Program Online, is open for registration for spring and summer 2025. Advanced Program Online provides a college-level curriculum in our most accessible format.

Spring 2025
March 1–May 11 (2 sessions)

Summer 2025
June 14–Aug 10 (2 sessions)

Learn More & Register

There is more to being part of a college community than living on campus.

There is more to being part of a college community than living on campus. This three-week program instills the values of mutual respect, dedication to academic achievement, and opportunity for personal change and growth. When it is time for them to matriculate on to a college campus, students in this program will be better prepared to interact with faculty members and fellow students. Click here for more information. 

Programs With Housing

UCI's Gifted and Talented Institute (UCI x GATI):

This is an exciting opportunity for 8th-12th graders to apply! Work in cutting-edge labs, experience advanced techniques, and be mentored by top field experts and faculty. Students can apply now to one of the following research discipline programs:

• BEAM — Biology, Engineering, AI & Medicine (residential & online)

• GSET — Game Science & Entertainment Tech (residential)

Summer Tech Camps:

Experience a summer of tech and fun at UC Irvine with iD Tech Camps! From coding and game development to robotics, this program offers day and overnight options for students aged 7-17.

Daytime Programs

Nursing Camp in Summer (NCIS): 

Nursing Camp in Summer (NCIS) provides high school students with an immersive, hands-on introduction to the world of nursing. The camp features realistic simulations, expert faculty, and exploration of various specialties within nursing. 

UCI School of Medicine:

1. UCI MedAcademy 

UC Irvine MedAcademy's five-day program is designed to introduce students to the medical field and healthcare careers. Students will gain hands-on experience with basic medical procedures like suturing and ultrasound, and also receive insights into the life of a medical student.

2. Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) 

Engage in the surgery simulation lab and learn about the ins and outs of medical careers from healthcare professionals. Learn more.

Summer Surgery Program:

Students gain exclusive access to observe live surgeries and work on medical innovation projects through Summer Surgery Program. Some hands-on workshops include CPR training, anatomy dissection courses, and classes on various surgical skills, providing a comprehensive insight into the life of a surgeon.

Investments, Financial Planning and You (IFPY):

Investments, Financial Planning, & You (IFPY) is a week-long summer program for high school students seeking to expand their financial and investing expertise. Students will participate in case studies, group projects, online simulations, and presentations with industry professionals and renowned teachers from the Paul Merage School of Business.

ICS Summer Academy:

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences invites your students to explore new cutting-edge areas of ICS by enrolling in courses like Data Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, Cryptography & Security, and Software Engineering, all taught by distinguished UCI faculty. Explore more and apply today at ICS Summer Academy *2025 Info will be available soon!

UCI Chemistry Academy:

We make chemistry fun! UCI Chemistry Academy is packed with fascinating topics like environmental chemistry, global warming/climate change, forensic science, and the chemistry behind beauty products. Join us for this unique experience of learning from experts and industry leaders in state of the art chemistry laboratories at UC Irvine. 

Summer Session for High School Students:

Through UCI Summer Session, high school students can take UC Irvine undergraduate courses and earn college credit while still in high school. Choose from over 800 courses across 70 academic disciplines. Enrollment opens March 1, 2025. For details, visit this website.

UCI Writing Project:

Our certified and credentialed instructors provide high-quality instruction using research-based best practices to support the development of young readers, writers, mathematicians, and scientists. 2025 Program info and Application will be available soon - Learn more.

Online Programs

CardioStart High School Summer Program:

Experience the world of cells and tissue biology beyond the textbook through hands-on benchtop and highly-values research skills. Students will learn how to design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and maintain laboratory records. Learn more.

Summer Online Research Program:

Online Research Program at UCI School of Medicine is a three-week, mentor-led experience offering high school students a closer look into research methods in biomedical research.

Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors during the summer of 2025 have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus.

Our programs prepare students for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. Participants must be 16 years of age by the program start date of June 21, 2025. 

Pre-College Programs* - Summer of 2025

• Architecture: Introduces design practice, creative problem solving, and critical thinking through a matrix of programming, celebrating curiosity, and providing a strong foundation for architectural education. (5-week program)
   

• Art: Uses both traditional tools and cutting-edge technologies to explore creative ideas in a college-level studio environment. Students develop both conceptual and technical skills preparing them for a wide range of opportunities in both art studies and careers. (3- and 6-week program options)
  
  
  

• Computational Biology: Provides extensive training in both cutting-edge laboratory experiments to generate biological data and the computational analysis of that data. Uses real-world scenarios for exploration. (4-week program)
  
  
  

• Design: Introduces students to the discipline of Design, provides a foundation of skills, and gives a clear idea of what to expect from a college-level accredited program. (6-week program)
  
  
  

• Drama: Prepares students for the college audition and interview process, illustrating the kind of creativity and discipline required of students studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts Drama curriculum. Students will be introduced to the intensity of a top-rated undergraduate conservatory experience. (6-week program)
   

• Music: Immerses high school students in a world-class conservatory experience within an internationally recognized university. The program mirrors the first weeks of Carnegie Mellon’s first-year undergraduate School of Music curriculum. (3- and 6-week program options, commuter part-time option)
  
  
  

• National High School Game Academy: Allows high school students to experience modern video game development using industry-standard technology. Students interested in art, music and audio, game design, and software development are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary program. (6-week program)
  
  
  

• Summer Session: Provides high school students with the opportunity to take summer courses offered by Carnegie Mellon. Students earn college credit while working in an academic setting that mirrors the supportive, rigorous environment of the first year of college. (6-week program)
  
  
  

• Writing & Culture: Storytelling is the process of uncovering, understanding, and sharing stories. Whether through words or images, stories unite us and help create a mutual space for understanding ourselves and each other. That’s what the Pre-College Writing & Culture program works to develop: skilled, reflective, engaged storytellers who can share our stories well. (4-week program) 

 *Limited scholarships available for programs above.

Fully Funded, Merit-Based* Pre-College Programs - Summer of 2025

• AI Scholars: Provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising seniors only)
  
  
  

• CS Scholars: Provides students who have been historically excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the subject with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising juniors only)
  
  
  

• Summer Academy for Math and Science: Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (6-week program, rising seniors only)
  
  *No cost to participant.

Click Here for Application

Pilots Pre-College Program is a dynamic, residential summer program at the University of Portland and is designed for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This immersive experience invites students to explore academic pathways, deepen their sense of purpose, and build community—all while living and learning on our beautiful Catholic campus in Portland, OR.

As a Catholic university guided by the mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross, we are proud to offer an exclusive $2,500 scholarship to students from Catholic high schools across the country. This generous support brings the total cost to attend Pilots Pre-College down to just $1,500. This scholarship will automatically apply to any student from Ogorman High School who applies—no code or additional paperwork is required.

We believe in the power of Catholic education to form students intellectually, spiritually, and morally. This initiative reflects our deep commitment to extending that formation into the college experience—inviting students from Catholic high schools to see the University of Portland as a place where faith, learning, and leadership come together.

New York University Tisch School of the Arts invites your students to develop their skills in filmmaking and screenwriting this summer! Students will earn college credit while building their artistic portfolios and creating stories with peers from around the world. The workshops are open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Please share the following information with your students - the priority application deadline is coming up soon! 

ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Priority Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
Secondary Application Deadline: June 11, 2025

ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP
Students will work in online crews to develop their directing, shooting, and editing skills. They will create a music video, documentary, and narrative film. 

ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL SCREENWRITERS WORKSHOP
Students will learn the basic principles of writing for film and television. At the end of the workshop, students will have a short screenplay and a synopsis for a feature film and television series.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must submit the following:

• Online application form 

• Personal statement

• Creative résumé

• English language proficiency test results (non-native English-speaking applicants)

• Unofficial high school transcripts (to be uploaded with the application)

Please visit the Tisch Special Programs website for full application requirements details and the application.

Thank you, and if you or your students have questions about the workshops or the application, please contact the Office of Special Programs at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. We look forward to having your students join us!

Apply for our WashU FLI-In Program!
WashU FLI-In is a special small-group opportunity designed to introduce First-generation and Limited-Income students to the college application process and to WashU. During this three-day program, students will engage in deeper exploration of an academic area of interest (Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, or PreMed) while experiencing campus life and our vibrant community! We will cover the cost of their roundtrip travel to and from campus, along with housing and meals during their stay.

Attendees will:

• Learn about the resources and support available to first-generation and limited-income students.

• Spend three days (two nights) on our beautiful campus and get a taste of college life.

• Explore St. Louis and take in some of our favorite sites.

• Gain expert guidance on sharing their story as part of their college application.

• Meet current students, accomplished alumni, and faculty leading in their fields.
   

WashU FLI-In Dates

Students should choose the program that best suits their academic interest on the application. For each program, they will travel to campus on the first day of the program and stay overnight the first two nights. On the third day, students will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students.

• Business, June 25-27

• Engineering, July 9-11

• PreMed, July 16-18

• Arts & Sciences, July 23-25
   

Eligibility

• WashU FLI-In is an application-based program open to rising high school seniors (graduating in spring 2026) who reside in the U.S. or U.S. territories.

• We will give preference to students who are the first generation in their family to attend college or come from a limited-income household.

Application Link

Please share the link below with any eligible and interested students! The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CT, May 23, 2025.ashU FLI-In Application

Applicants will be notified of their decision by June 6, 2025. Students who are not selected will still be able to register for an Academic Theme Day.

Please reach out to Nakeyah Bradford or Mandy Hart if you have any questions about this program!