SUMMER PROGRAMS
Many colleges and universities offer summer programs for high school students. Students experience on-campus living while taking specially designed seminar classes and/or actual college classes. This can be an opportunity for students to enrich themselves academically, to explore different career interests and to develop their skills and talents. We will update this list throughout the second semester as new information arrives.
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE: America’s Place in Western Civilization Seminar
A one-week seminar July 11-17. Students will discuss where contemporary American culture fits into the history of Western Civilization. For more information, CLICK HERE.
BOSTON COLLEGE Summer Experience Program
A six week program from June 28 through August 5 for students who have completed their junior year of high school. Students take two courses for full college credit. CLICK HERE for more information.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
- PROMYS PROGRAM This is a six week, selective program in mathematics for ambitious high school students with an exceptionally strong interest in math. For more information, visit www.promys.org
- HIGH SCHOOL HONORS For high school seniors or exceptional rising juniors. Students take two BU undergraduate courses during this six week program. For more information, CLICK HERE.
- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING This is a six week program for high school seniors who work in a lab conducting scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. For more information, CLICK HERE.
- SUMMER CHALLENGE This is a two week program for high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year. Students participate in two non-credit seminars in such subjects as abnormal psychology, creative writing, journalism, law, infectious disease, among others. For more information, CLICK HERE.
CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE PROGRAMME at University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England
This is a program for high achieving high school students. Students chose from 65 academic courses, optional SAT preparation, and excursions and other cultural outings in the greater London area. For more information, visit
www.cambridgecollegeprogramme.org.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Experiences in Architecture
This is an intense three-week workshop for students interested in architecture or other design-related fields. Students are exposed to both the academic and the professional sides of architecture. For more information, CLICK HERE.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY: Summer College Program for High School Students
Three and six week programs are offered between June 26 and August 10. For more information and a list of available courses. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Id TECH CAMPS Summer Technology program
Offering week long and multi-week day and overnight camps held on campus at various colleges and universities around the country, including Brown University. Offers a variety of technology related courses such as Robotics, 3D Video Game Design, and Web and Graphic Design, among many others. For more information, CLICK HERE.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars
Offering three-week seminars and a six-week academy for current high school sophomores and juniors with at least a 3.2 gpa. For more information, CLICK HERE.
NORWICH UNIVERSITY Drill Camp
For high school students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 who have a 2.5 gpa or higher. Students will advance their individual and team skills in military drill and ceremonies while further developing their physical and mental strength. For more information, CLICK HERE.
PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY Summer School
For students who have completed grades nine, ten, or eleven. Choose from over 100 courses, including an SAT preparation course, participate in a sport or performing arts, and tour colleges. For more information, visit CLICK HERE.
PRATT INSTITUTE Pre-College Program
Offering college-level courses for high school students in the areas of art, design, architecture, creative writing, and critical and visual studies. From July 6-July 30. For more information, CLICK HERE.
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY Summer Academy Program in Architecture
This is an intensive four-week program for rising high school seniors interested in architecture. Participants will also be advised on portfolio development in preparation for the college admission process. For more information,
CLICK HERE.
SAVE THE BAY Summer Camp Internship
This is a great opportunity for a student who is interested in marine science and environmental education. Please note that this is an unpaid internship. For more information, CLICK HERE.
SKIDMORE COLLEGE Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts
From July 3-August 6. Students will take two classes from either the liberal arts or studio arts courses offered. For a complete listing of courses and/or more information, CLICK HERE.
STERLING COLLEGE Summer Semester
Offering two five-week sessions with courses from six academic areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation Ecology, Environmental Humanities, Natural History, Northern Studies, and Outdoor Education & Leadership. For more information,
CLICK HERE.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
Held at Nichols College in Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity to empower students by helping them build life skills through leadership training. There are five, five-day sessions offered. For more information, CLICK HERE.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Summer Leaders Seminar
May 29-June 4 and June 5-June 11. Students must be current juniors who are ranked in the top 20% of their class and who have strong PSAT scores. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are considering applying to West Point to gain a better understanding of the academic and other programs offered at this service academy. For more information, visit.www.admissions.usma.edu and click on Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Summer Program for High School Students
Offering various certificate and seminar programs in the areas of architecture, business, global issues, journalism, visual & performing arts, among others. For more information,
CLICK HERE.
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Frontiers and Launch Programs
The Frontiers program is for high school juniors and seniors to be who are interested in science, math, and engineering. The Launch program is for soon-to-be high school freshman and sophomores who are interested in biology, chemistry, interactive media and game development, or robotics. For more information,
CLICK HERE.MARIST COLLEGE Pre-College Program
This is a two-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors that offers courses in the areas of sports communication, environmental science, criminal justice, game design, among others. For more information, CLICK HERE.
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Pre-College Enrichment Programs
This is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses in calculus, astronomy, art, business, and more. Courses are offered both on-campus and online. For more information, CLICK HERE.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Summer Program for High School Students
Various programs in the areas of business, leadership and ethics, journalism, sports industry management, medicine, international relations, national security and counterintelligence, among others. For more information,
CLICK HERE.
ALFRED UNIVERSITY Summer Programs for Teens
Offering a variety of five-day programs including an Astronomy Institute, Art School Portfolio preparation, Creative Writing, Chinese Language and Culture program, Engineering Institute, among others. For more information, CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Wyatt, Sophomore Counselor at swyatt@hendricken.com.