Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to real physics graduates who are eager to share their stories. Working in areas ranging from particle physics research to freelance writing,… Read more
  2. Live with a new family in another country. Enjoy different traditions. Take time to appreciate, value and deepen your insights about other perspectives, cultures, religions and important world issues… Read more
  3. The American Legion Auxiliary’s marquee Girls State program, first presented in 1937, is one of the most respected and coveted experiential learning programs presented in the United States. The… Read more
  4. American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become… Read more
  5. FLEET is a web-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition that is free to U.S. students in grades nine through twelve. FLEET utilizes the youth friendly model of gamification… Read more
  6. This is your chance to have a meaningful adventure and engage with the global community! Our summer volunteer programs for ages 13-22 create a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture… Read more
  7. SM Materials Camp excites and engages young, aspiring minds. Camps are offered at no cost to attendees thanks to the generous contributions to ASM Materials Education Foundation. Our student camp… Read more
  8. When you choose to become an Aspect Foundation exchange student, you can look forward to the most unforgettable year of your life. You will get to meaningfully experience American culture and become… Read more
  9. The Bezos Scholars Program is a year-long leadership development program that amplifies youth voice and action. Each spring, 17 exceptional high school juniors and a supportive educator from their… Read more
  10. Engineering is a huge part of what powers a tech company, but let’s make one thing clear: the career possibilities in tech are varied and endless. #BUILTBYGIRLS gives high school and college women… Read more
  11. While there are many opportunities in the federal government for internships, fellowships, and other work experience, there is no comprehensive source to assist in locating these opportunities. This… Read more
  12. The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the DIA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Academic Semester Internship Program: Academic… Read more
  13. The USDA Pathways Program provides students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, and recent graduates programs with opportunities to explore USDA careers in the agricultural… Read more
  14. The National Agricultural Library is always looking for bright, talented people to help us develop innovative services, programs, and exhibits. Internships and volunteer opportunities are available… Read more
  15. The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization that has served over 2.8 million academically talented students in grades four through twelve since 1980. Each… Read more
  16. TEEN EXPEDITIONS Earthwatch knows that young people understand their role in tackling today’s most pressing environmental concerns. So we’re empowering them to be part of the solution. Earthwatch… Read more
  17. Each FBI field office is actively engaged with the community it helps to serve and protect. One of many programs offered by select field offices is the Teen or Youth Leadership Academy. This program… Read more
  18. GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) has been working since 1994 to increase interest in STEM for girls in elementary and middle school and to expose girls to the fun and wonder of these… Read more
  19. The Gills Club is Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting girls with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring shark… Read more
  20. Camp Congress for Girls is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 8 to 15 to politics. Camp begins with a girl-friendly lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose… Read more
  21. Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 8 to 15 and their moms to politics. Camp begins with a girl-friendly lesson on the structure of our… Read more
  22. Politics, Advocacy & Political Careers for Girls is program for girls ages 14 to 17. This one-day session begins with a lesson on the structure of the US political system at the federal and state… Read more
  23. No matter their background, girls have the power to transform themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Girl Up is a global movement of empowered young women leaders who defend gender… Read more
  24. Girls Who Code offers free after-school programs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world. Join a… Read more
  25. Summer cultural exchange programs and gap year programs. Our students work side by side with local hosts on projects selected and prioritized by the community. Global Routes student groups have… Read more
  26. The IDEA MATH program has been created to help able students to excel in learning math (with much more depth and breadth). In our programs, students will be able to expand their knowledge and to… Read more
  27. The world leader in gifted education since 1979, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college… Read more
  28. The League of Creative Minds (LCM) was created to provide an entry way for high-ability middle school and high school students into public policy, international world affairs, leadership roles,… Read more
  29. PRIMES: Program for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science for High School Students PRIMES includes three sections: MIT PRIMES is a free year-long after-school program that offers research… Read more
  30. Nacel Open Door, Inc. (NOD) is dedicated to promoting international understanding and language education. NOD believes it is essential for young people to develop a deeper awareness of their role as… Read more
  31. NASA list of current opportunities for students, including: internships, competitions, workshops, fellowships and other opportunities.
  32. The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP) is open to students that are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program. The Pathways IEP provides… Read more
  33. A - Z list of programs and internship opportunities offered by NASA.
  34. 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
  35. Challenge yourself to lead a team, face adversity, and savor the relationships formed in the wild. A NOLS expedition is your opportunity to practice leadership skills as you learn to navigate in a… Read more
  36. Internship Program The NSF Pathways Program/Internship Program is for current students. The Internship Program provides students in high schools, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying… Read more
  37. The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the NSA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High… Read more
  38. The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program was launched in 2006 to promote critical language learning among American youth. The U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with… Read more
  39. 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
  40. For more than 60 years, Sandia has delivered essential science and technology to resolve the nation's most challenging security issues. Sandia's headquarters in located Albuquerque, New Mexico, andr… Read more
  41. Are you ready to reach beyond the classroom, the country, and even the normal limits of life? School Year Abroad (SYA) is your chance to make this great big world your own. Spend a year of high… Read more
  42. SWENext is a way to become part of the Society of Women Engineers as a student through the age of 18. Become part of SWE and #BeThatEngineer! Joining is free. Any student 13 or older can become a… Read more
  43. TechGirlz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the gender gap in technology occupations, by focusing on girls at the crucial middle school age. TechGirlz inspires middle school girls to… Read more
  44. More than just a student science competition Since its inception in 1992, nearly 400,000 students from across the United States and Canada have participated in Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision. It's a fun… Read more
  45. Volunteers For Peace (VFP) organizes, promotes and supports voluntary service opportunities in the USA and abroad as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning, and community… Read more
  46. Zero Robotics is a robotics programming competition where the robots are SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellites) inside the International Space Station. The… Read more