Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. Founded in 2002 by internationally acclaimed author Dave Eggers and award-winning educator Nínive Calegari, 826 Valencia inspired a network of creative writing and tutoring centers now eight cities… Read more
  2. The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) is a dual-scholarship program available to only current high school students. The program provides classes for students to take at no tuition charge as well as… Read more
  3. The Academy of the Music Institute of Chicago is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical… Read more
  4. AIO introduces young people to the exciting world of marine science through a unique hands-on curriculum that combines biological, physical and chemical oceanography with field, classroom, offshore,… Read more
  5. Act out and dream big! At our Tony Award–winning conservatory, students ages 8 to 19 develop their talents, perform in professional-caliber productions, and gain the confidence to succeed—all in a… Read more
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical ensemble, it is a comprehensive, musical and… Read more
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Consider becoming a Saltz Intern and learn to use equipment and technologies to guide visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts, specimens, and the laws of physics. Use pieces of a… Read more
  12. SRMP students conduct authentic scientific studies in one of two tracks: Physical Science or Life Science. Students in the Life Science track have the opportunity to conduct research on a broad… Read more
  13. The Brown Scholars program is a 2+ year intensive focused on the intersection of computer science and science for high school girls. It is tuition-free thanks to a generous grant from the Helen… Read more
  14. Every year, the After School Program (ASP) offers courses to New York City high school students interested in the sciences at the museum. There are courses in anthropology, astrophysics, earth… Read more
  15. 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
  16. Try out college life and take college-level courses in special programs for high school students. High school students with a B or better grade point average may enroll as non-degree students in… Read more
  17. 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
  18. Through on-site arts education programs, outreach to schools and community-based partnerships, Appel Farm provides people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds with a supportive, cooperative… Read more
  19. Through awe-inspiring learning experiences, exciting programs and active outreach, Argonne is not just bringing STEM to our region—we’re welcoming every middle school, high school, undergraduate and… Read more
  20. Junior Docents are teen volunteers (ages 13-18) who engage with museum guests, sharing natural history and conservation stories. Junior Docents are trained to help guests at the Museum and at… Read more
  21. The Early College Program at AIC offers art and design classes for high school students. ECP students receive college-level instruction from SAIC's professionally practicing faculty and access to… Read more
  22. Art of Problem Solving (in conjunction with Beast Academy) provides resources for motivated students in grades 2–12 to develop their mathematics and problem solving abilities. AoPS Online is a… Read more
  23. The Asian Art Museum’s Art Speak internship offers on-the-job training and monthly stipends to seven public high school students in grades 10–12. Interns discover Asian art and cultural traditions,… Read more
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. ROBO CAMP, a program developed by the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering introduces students to computer science and computational thinking concepts and hands-on applications… Read more
  27. Ayusa by Intrax sponsors summer and academic year abroad programs in Germany and Japan. The Germany and Japan program gives students the opportunity to live the everyday life of a European/Japanese… Read more
  28. The Bard Math Circle promotes enjoyment of mathematics for elementary, middle, and high school students in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY. The Bard Math Circle runs math enrichment programs in the… Read more
  29. The Saturday Science Seminar Program (S-Cubed) is an initiative developed by Barnard College to encourage interest in the sciences among young women in high school. S-Cubed brings women in the 11th… Read more
  30. Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is a private company that provides speech and debate classes for students develop skills which are necessary for them to be successful in school college and life.… Read more
  31. Take plywood and a box filled with items such as PVC pipe, screws and other hardware, an irrigation valve cover, piano wire, aluminum paint grid, a bicycle inner tube, a BRAIN (BEST Robotics Advanced… Read more
  32. 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
  33. To provide an exciting, hands-on experience through business/education partnerships to build the current and future workforce needed by the manufacturing industry. BotsIQ is a manufacturing… Read more
  34. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture and the environment while working in one of the most exciting public gardens… Read more
  35. Cultivate a love of nature and a connection to plants in your kids by signing up for a Children's Garden class at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Children aged 2 to 17 can plant their own crops and flowers… Read more
  36. 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
  37. Designed to inspire the next generation of researchers and engineers, Girls in Science connects elementary, middle, and high school girls with female scientists from the Burke Museum and the… Read more
  38. Created in 1996, the Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program provides San Francisco youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) fields… Read more
  39. The Teen Advocates for Science Communication program (TASC Force) is a youth volunteer opportunity to learn about science and the natural world, engage with the Academy’s scientists and staff, and… Read more
  40. Our High School Field School is your opportunity to be an archaeologist. Join our summer field crew and participate in real archaeological research alongside professional archaeologists. With our… Read more
  41. The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, we have been an integral part… Read more
  42. Chabot Space & Science Center’s Galaxy Explorers program for high school students offers hands-on, fun, community service work. Explorers perform live public science demonstrations and explain… Read more
  43. The mission of CMT San Jose is to train and educate today’s youth through musical theater to set and achieve high artistic and personal goals, and to inspire them to become exemplary artists, patrons… Read more
  44. CIA offers a summer internship program that is a financial needs based initiative. See detailed information on website for detailed summer program eligibility requirements. While working at the CIA,… Read more
  45. The Job Shadow Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides experiential learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the… Read more
  46. The Job Shadow Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center provides experiential learning opportunities designed to help individuals learn about health career options as well as the… Read more
  47. CIM offers lessons, classes and ensembles and music (both instrumental and voice) summer programs. In addition, for more serious young musicians: Young Artist Program: The Young Artist Program… Read more
  48. For those students who know they want to pursue music training at the highest level, Colburn offers the Music Academy, a pre-college program for students ages 14 through 18.  Our comprehensive… Read more
  49. Spring Convention The CSPA invites high school students and faculty advisers to attend and participate in CSPA’s 95th annual Spring Scholastic Convention. This national gathering of student editors… Read more
  50. Columbia University offers several summer programs for high school students, both in its home city of New York City, but also in foreign countries as well. For students that will be in New York, they… Read more