Summer Programs

Programs in Texas

University of Texas at San Antonio

• Science, engineering, architecture, sports, music, writing and language and culture camps for kids, teens and adults. Some camps are day-long programs; others last a week or two. http://www.utsa.edu/camps/

University of Texas-Austin

• Special classes in Engineering, Sports Management, Medicine, Psychology, and Fashion: 3 Week Program Tuition ranging from $3,399 - $6,299. For students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18) https://www.summerdiscovery.com/u-texas-austin

University of Houston

• STEM Programs (Costs vary) http://www.uh.edu/stem/high-school-students/
• University of Houston Sponsored Summer Camps http://www.uh.edu/about/community/summer-camps/

Texas Tech University

• The Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2019
• Explore Engineering-Cost=$325
  • Application deadline: Friday, April 5, 2019
• Generation TECH-Cost=$700
  • The camp will allow students to explore the variety of fields within renewable energy and learn about the different technology and variables considered when designing a wind turbine.
• Minecrafter :Cost= $700
  • Grades 8th-12th: July 14th-19th, 2019
• Science: It's A Girl Thing :Cost=$600
  • Grades 5th-6th: June 9th-13th, 2019
  • Grades 7th-12th: June 16-20th, 2019
• Shake Hands With Your Future :Cost=$650
  • Grades 8th-12th: July 21st-25th, 2019

Programs Outside of Texas

Arizona State University

• Robotics, Technology, and Invention Summer Program: One or two week programs available. July 6-July 20. Cost: $2,900. https://asu.braingainmag.com/?fbclid=IwAR28KB3DCGDichYD8lLMCWxiTlXFZa2w4_ZlqssYCVWlCHL_HNHYaaHrESE
• ASU Master Learners Academy: 14 day summer program July 6-July 20, 2019 made of one week of advanced robotics camps and one week of “Art of Invention.” Students who attend can earn a $2,000 scholarship to attend ASU. Cost: $2,900. https://asu.braingainmag.com/ If the student goes, they have to stay for the entire two week program and airfare isn’t included in the $2900 cost.

Blueprint Signature Summer Programs

• Pre College Summer Programs: Variety of pre-college summer programs at many different college campuses in the country including Ohio State University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, and University of Virginia. 1 and 2 week programs available. Costs vary ($1999+) https://www.bpsummerprograms.com/

Boston University

• Summer Term: Several programs with varying dates, deadlines, and fees. Information for 2019 will be updated on Dec. 15, 2018. https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
• High School Honors: earn up to 8 BU credits on campus or online. https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/honors/
• Rise Internship/Practicum: get hands-on lab research in university facilities https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/research/
• Academic Immersion (AIM): Rising juniors and senior can focus on psychology, medicine, or creative writing through a combination of classroom work and experiential learning activities https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/academic-immersion/
• Summer Challenge: 21 non-credit seminars for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/summer-challenge/
• Summer Preview: Gives entering high school freshmen and rising sophomores a chance to study one topic of interest and familiarize themselves with the college experience https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/summer-preview/

Cornell University

• Summer College: Several programs throughout June and July. Dates and length of programs, as well as fees vary. Deadlines range from March to May. https://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/

Duke University

• Summer College: 4 week (July 7-Aug 2) academic credit program for students currently in grades 10-12 (The program fee is $9,545.) https://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/summer-college-for-high-school-students
• Summer Academy: 3 week (June 16-July 5 or July 14-Aug 2) academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12 (The program fee is $6,745) https://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/duke-summer-academy
• Accelerated STEM Academy: One week (4 sessions to choose from) academic enrichment program for students currently in grades 9-12 (fees vary from $1,375 to $2,365) https://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students/accelerated-stem-academ

Gettysburg College

• Academic Camps: Several options of camps in various subject areas for sophomores and juniors. http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/fa/conferences/summer-camps.dot?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysburg.edu%2fabout%2foffices%2ffa%2fconferences%2fsummer-camps.dot&utm_campaign=Academic+Summer+Programs

Miami University (Ohio)

• Miami University Summer Scholars Program: June 30-July 12 or July 14-26. Honors classes for rising juniors and seniors in a variety of topics. Cost $1,450 Deadline May 1, 2019. (http://www.miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/summer-scholars/)

National History Academy

• National History Academy: 5 week academy that blends formal and informal learning with opportunities for first-hand experiences in DC, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. https://www.historycamp.com/application/

Oxbridge Academic Programs

• Programs in UK, France & Spain, or US: several options to choose from. Tuition and length of travel vary. https://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/

Smith College

• Pre College Programs: Multiple programs for high school girls. Programs include College Admissions Workshop, Field Studies for Sustainable Futures, Hidden Lives: Discovering Women’s History, Summer Science and Engineering Program, and the Young Women’s Writing Workshop. Fees vary from $1,650 to $6,380. https://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs

SPI Abroad

• Study abroad/language immersion program: Tuition based.
• Deadline March 1, 2019 https://www.spiabroad.com/

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

• Stanford Summer Arts Institute students in grades 8–11 come together for a three-week intensive interdisciplinary arts program offering academically rigorous, hands-on courses in art, visual design, and music. (The program fee is $6,200.)
• Stanford Summer Humanities Institute students in grades 10 and 11 explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors during this three-week residential program. (The program fee is $6,200.)
• Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes allows students in grades 8–11 to engage in single-subject intensive study selected from a wide range of disciplines, and benefit from small class size and academically themed residences. (The program fee is $7,250.)
• Stanford AI4ALL invites young women in grade 9 to apply to this three-week residential summer program. Participants learn about topics in AI, partake in ongoing research at Stanford, and receive mentorship from professors, graduate students, and industry professionals. (The program fee is $6,500.)
• Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) students participate in a highly-selective program centered around lectures, guided research, and group problem solving in advanced math topics. This four-week program is intended for an elite group of talented students in grades 10 and 11. (The program fee is $7,000.)
• Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math and Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, including a summer term for high school students, grades 9–12. Students earn Stanford University Continuing Studies credit. (Tuition $1,500.)

Summer Discovery

• Programs at 15+ universities: several options to choose from. Tuition and length of program vary. https://www.summerdiscovery.com/

University of Dayton

• Minority Engineering & Technology Enrichment Camp for Young Men: Open to minority men who have completed their junior year. Must be US citizen with GPA of 3.0 or higher (on 4 point scale). June 2019. Registration will open in 2019. Cost $200. https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/metec/index.php
• Summer Honors Engineering Camp: July 2019. Registration opens in 2019. Current 11th and 12th grade students with a 3.5 or higher GPA (on 4 point scale). Students will design and build robots in a week-long team project and solve real-world engineering problems. Tuition $700. https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/summer_honors_engineering_camp/index.php
• Women in Engineering Summer Camp: July 2019. Current 9-11 grade students. Students will conduct experiments and use their creativity to solve practical problems and create inventions. Registration opens in 2019. $700. https://www.udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/women_in_engineering_summer_camp/index.php

Washington University in St. Louis

• High School Summer Scholars Program: 3 sessions to choose from. 3.¾.0 GPA and SAT of 1200 or ACT 25 required. Cost $8,385-$10,885 http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/
• High School Summer Institutes: Several options of dates. 3.3 / 4.0 GPA. Cost $1,985-$5,785. http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/

Wharton

• KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy: 5 sessions to choose from in June or July. GYLA is a 2 week summer program for students at least 15 years of age. GYLA introduces students to entrepreneurship and other business concepts, and provides cultural immersion. Cost: $5,115. https://wharton.braingainmag.com/

Yale University

• Yale Young Global Scholars: Multiple sessions/topics to choose from. Scholarships/financial aid available for families with financial need. Deadline Feb. 6, 2019 to be considered for financial aid. $6,250. https://globalscholars.yale.edu/yygs-program