Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Girls Who Code is introducing a brand new summer program called Girls Who Code Campus to reach even more girls across the nation. Campus offers beginner and advanced courses for middle and high… Read more
  8. 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
  9. Each week of the program covers projects related to computer science, such as art, storytelling, robotics, video games, web sites, and apps. You’ll also hear from guest speakers, participate in… Read more
  10. 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
  11. Kick start your university studies in computer science with an unforgettable summer program at Google. Google's Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) is a three-week introduction to computer… Read more
  12. The Great Books Summer Program is an experience like no other in American education. For over sixteen years, GBSP has gathered exceptional middle and high school students from across the world to… Read more
  13. The primary goal of the NCAS CAREERS Weather Camps is to cultivate and expand the pool of the young environmental scholars, who will become the next generation leaders in geosciences and geoscience… Read more
  14. The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a paid summer internship and mentoring program for high school students, and is sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).Selected students… Read more
  15. 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
  16. The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles physics and also helps high school students develop "hands on" skills through bridge… Read more
  17. Join our team! Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about glaciers and the alpine or marine environment. Through… Read more
  18. ICS maintains a listing of hundreds of academic competitions in order for students to get ranked in their ICS Global Academic Champions Ranking. Since 2012, ICS has been defining best-practices in… Read more
  19. Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme) is a nonprofit that offers in-depth mindfulness programs for youth and the parents and professionals who support them. The iBme curriculum guides teens and… Read more
  20. The Japan Bowl® is a Japanese language competition created by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC in 1992. The Japan Bowl tests the achievements of Japanese learners throughout the US and… Read more
  21. The Joffrey Ballet School is the only ballet school in New York City that offers a well-rounded dance curriculum that includes serious training in both classical ballet (technique, pointe, variations… Read more
  22. 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
  23. The Junior State of America (JSA) was created by and for young people interested in what happens around them – from politics, to how government works, and contributing to their community. Since its… Read more
  24. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program was established by Congress in October 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The program is funded through the U.S. Department… Read more
  25. 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
  26. International field study/international relations camp for rising 8th - 12th grade students. For the 2017 high school field study the League delegates traveled to various regions in Israel and the… Read more
  27. A rigorous academic experience, modeled after the proven language immersion pedagogy of Middlebury College’s famed Language Schools. The Academy’s approach to language learning, modeled after the… Read more
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. NASA list of current opportunities for students, including: internships, competitions, workshops, fellowships and other opportunities.
  31. 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
  32. A - Z list of programs and internship opportunities offered by NASA.
  33. Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports… Read more
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers. Program Highlights 8 to 10 weeks of full-time… Read more
  37. The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean… Read more
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. Volunteer service is limited to services performed by a student as part of an agency program established for the purpose of providing educational experience for the student. The work is done strictly… Read more
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. Perennial Math has three types of competition for students in grades 3-12: 1-An Online competition (grades 3-8) with two separate seasons to choose from; 2-Live On-Site tournaments hosted at… Read more