Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the… Read more
- Student Writing Awards Achievement Awards in Writing (for 11th grade students) This school-based writing program encourages high school students in their writing and publicly recognizes some of the… Read more
- Since its founding in 1898, the NFMC has grown into one of the world’s largest music organizations with club and individual members of all ages. The NFMC is chartered by the Congress of the United… Read more
- The National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS) is a non-profit organization, exclusively educational and literary. Its purpose is to recognize the importance of poetry with respect to… Read more
- Our flagship program blends the culture and excitement of aviation with 21st century technology and core competencies in an exclusive, entertaining and engaging immersive environment to provide a… Read more
- The Rubincam Youth Award was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. These… Read more
- The National Geographic GeoBee is a competition for public schools, private schools, and homeschools in the United States and its territories, as well as the Department of Defense Dependents Schools… Read more
- National Geographic offers student travel programs around the world each summer that aim to inspire and educate middle school and high school students ages 13 and older. Get into the field on an… Read more
- The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world. At MagLab summer camps,… Read more
- The National History Bee and Bowl are buzzer-based history quiz competitions for Elementary, Middle, and High School-aged students throughout the USA. The Bee is a competition for individual students… Read more
- When you join the National History Club, you join students and teachers from around the country in learning, reading, writing, and living history. The NHC's main goal is to bring together students… Read more
- Every year National History Day® frames students’ research within a historical theme. National History Day is a year-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation and creative… Read more
- Now in its fifty-third instalment, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition provides a showcase for the world’s very best nature photography. The competition is owned by the world-renowned… Read more
- The National Junior Classical League is an organization for middle and high school students in classical courses. NJCL proudly holds the honor of being one of the largest academic youth organizations… Read more
- The National Latin Exam is a voluntary exam given in schools in the spring. Its purpose is to promote the study of Latin and to encourage the individual Latin student. The National Latin Exam,… Read more
- The National Gallery for America's Young Inventors™ is the only nationally recognized HALL OF FAME FOR STUDENT INVENTORS, established in 1993 and given permission by the adult National Inventors Hall… Read more
- National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, empowering approach to creative writing. The challenge: draft an entire novel in just one month. Why do it? For 30 wild, exciting, surprising days… Read more
- For 50 years, National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that… Read more
- How is the National Robotics Challenge different from other robotics competitions? 1. No specific kit to buy. At the National Robotics Challenge we believe that engineering is not just about taking… Read more
- The National Robotics League (NRL) is a manufacturing workforce development program of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) where students design and build remote controlled robots… Read more
- Each year, the National Scholastic Press Association presents scholastic journalism’s preeminent award, the Pacemaker. There is a category for each type of publication – online, newspaper, yearbook,… Read more
- A Tradition 90 Years in the Making Every year, students from all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the nation's oldest and most iconic… Read more
- The STEM Challenge is a game design competition, and so our judges evaluate games based on three criteria, which are equally weighted in the judging process: engaging gameplay: the extent to which… Read more
- Since 1989, the National Student Leadership Conference has invited a select group of outstanding middle school and high school students to participate in its fast-paced, high-level, interactive… Read more
- The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Youth Fellowship Program is an orchestral training program for students in grades 9-12. [Younger musicians (gr. 6-8) may be considered on a special case-by-case… Read more
- NatureBridge is a nonprofit environmental education organization that has been teaching and inspiring students in national parks since 1971. Our hands-on, experiential programs connect people to… Read more
- Nature Camp is a private, non-profit, residential, co-ed summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education, one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Nestled in an… Read more
- See website for current program details. Past program involved the La Brea Tar Pits. As part of the first cohort, ten 13- to 16-year-olds worked behind-the-scenes with expert staff from the La… Read more
- This is a poetry contest! The contest is divided into 5 age groups with different expectations for each. For more information, please visit the website.
- NEC Prep is a community K-12 music school conveniently located in one of our nation's top conservatories. We meet mostly on Saturdays, but have a few offerings that take place throughout the week. We… Read more
- The Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT gives students from 4th to 12th grades the chance to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and apply knowledge of… Read more
- Our summer and year round camps are like no other in the world. Whether you enroll in our Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Musical Theatre, Game Design,… Read more
- The New York Math Circle offers interested students an opportunity to develop reasoning and problem solving skills through exploration of Mathematics. NYMC is a non-profit organization dedicated to… Read more
- Founded in 1970, the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) is a highly-competitive summer arts residential program funded by the New York State Education Department and student tuition.… Read more
- 6-Week, 1-Week, & Everything In Between NYU’s varied array of high school programs offer flexibility and options that can be tailored to your individual needs and schedule. Most programs are… Read more
- NCSSM offers summer programs for students who are rising 7th graders through high school seniors, with specialized coursework in areas such as robotics, aviation technology, forensics, and… Read more
- Youth volunteers (under age 18) are encouraged to become part of our Youth Program, which offers meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service. Internship program at the… Read more
- NIU offers summer and academic year camps, workshops and clinics for high school students. NIU's five residential camps are offered in the fields of theatre, jazz, percussion, and visual art.… Read more
- Talent Search Assessment - A research-validated program, Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) utilizes above-grade-level testing to identify academic ability, measure… Read more
- At A Novel Idea, we believe in the transformative power of language. We believe that words can change minds, change hearts, change our lives, and change the world. That's a tall order for anyone, let… Read more
- Do you ever dream about the rhythm and magic of life in the sea? We examine the complexity, fragility, pristine beauty and practical importance of our planet's oceans. The magnificent reefs,… Read more
- Ready to give your brain a workout? Odyssey of the Mind, an international educational program, provides opportunities for creative problem-solving to students from kindergarten all the way through… Read more
- The OddContest is an annual competition for speculative (science fiction, fantasy, or horror) stories or prose poems no longer than 500 words. The contest has been sponsored since 2008 by Odyssey Con… Read more
- If you are aged 13-18, become a member of the Teen Science Alliance to solve creative design challenges, get a backstage look at museum education, and build skills perfect for your next step. How… Read more
- Summer and academic year vacation camps and classes in STEM areas such as coding and robotics and chemistry. Adventure camps for kids to explore the rugged wonders of Oregon. See website for… Read more
- The Office of Precollege Programs supports and oversees a wide range of youth outreach activities designed to increase college access and academic preparation for Oregon’s youth. Academic programs… Read more
- PACER’s mission of EX.I.T.E. Camp is to empower middle school girls with disabilities in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). EX.I.T.E. Camp provides a safe and supported… Read more
- Picture a room full of students hard at work on math problems. Some draw graphs on the chalkboard, testing out algorithms. Others shuffle complicated algebraic expressions, trying to simplify a… Read more
- Providing diverse classes and certificate options for students in grades 3 through 12, Parsons Pre-College Academy meets Saturdays during the school year and for two weeks during the summer. Age… Read more
- Passport in Time (PIT) is a volunteer cultural heritage resources program sponsored by the US Forest Service, and which now includes such partners as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), some State… Read more