We are Already Gearing up for Summer '26 

Learn more about our Summer Programs below!

Bearcat Academy FAQs

Summer Program '26

Program Dates: June 2-5, 2026

Who?: Our Summer Program is open to 9-11th grade

Plan Ahead: There will be an application process to apply for our Summer 2026 Program. You will start to hear more about this after Spring Break!

Program Focus: College Life & Career Exploration

Seniors will even have the chance to work with BA Mentors to plan and prepare your college application materials before the start of the school year even begins... what an awesome leg up!

What Are Some Things You Can Expect?

Summer Program Activities

• Group Work: Learn about college application components

• Guided Work: Work with UC student mentors on your college application components

• Independent Work: Take what you've learned and apply it to your application components

• Panels: Learn from UC faculty, staff, and current student experiences

• Fun: Games and community building with Bearcats Academy community!

Coming in 2026?

Important Next Steps

• CONFIRM your participation 

• LOOK OUT for communications

• BE READY to attend the BA Summer Experience June 2026