Summer Programs
Verified summer programs whose applications haven't closed.
38 opportunities, filtered live from the verified catalog.
ActionQuest
ActionQuest
Summer sailing and scuba programs where teens build seamanship and leadership on the water. Programs include marine biology and adventure.
Open to: Teens ages ~12-19 (varies by program; some require scuba certification)
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Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC)
Adventures Cross-Country (ARCC)
Summer and gap programs combining outdoor adventure and community service around the world. Trips range from a couple of weeks to a full gap semester.
Open to: Teens ages ~13-18 (also college/adults; gap options)
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African Impact
African Impact
Volunteer programs across Africa in wildlife conservation, community development, and education. It runs teen-specific summer options.
Open to: Volunteers/interns (incl. teen & gap-year options; ~16+; some family/group trips)
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AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Intercultural
One of the oldest student exchange organizations, offering summer, semester, and year programs abroad. Scholarships help make international experience possible.
Open to: High school students (~15-18; US citizens/residents for AFS-USA outbound)
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Amigos de las Americas
Amigos de las Americas
A long-running nonprofit that sends teens to do community service in Latin America. It builds leadership, language, and cross-cultural skills.
Open to: Youth ages ~13-19 (some to 22; leadership/service focus; Spanish helpful)
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Arkansas Governor's School
Arkansas Governor's School
A tuition-free residential summer program for gifted Arkansas students entering their senior year. It emphasizes big ideas and interdisciplinary learning.
Open to: Arkansas resident juniors (rising seniors; nominated by high school; ~400 selected)
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AwesomeMath Summer Program
AwesomeMath Summer
An intensive program focused on olympiad-style problem solving. It's a strong fit if you want to level up for math competitions.
Open to: Middle & high school students ages 12-18 (gifted; competition math)
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Barnard Pre-College Programs
Barnard Pre-College
Pre-college programs for young women at a college within New York City. Options range from intensive academics to a liberal-arts immersion.
Open to: High school students 14+ (rising soph/junior/senior/gap year by program; women-focused)
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Berklee Summer Programs
Berklee Summer
Summer music programs at a leading contemporary music college. You can study performance, songwriting, or production alongside serious peers.
Open to: Middle & high school students (ages ~11-18; varies by program; housing 15+)
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Boston University RISE
Boston University RISE
A six-week program offering a mentored research internship or a group practicum in science. It gives high schoolers a real taste of university research.
Open to: Rising HS seniors (entering senior year; US citizens/permanent residents; A-/A GPA)
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Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
A free program that helps students from low-income backgrounds enter advanced math pathways, starting in middle school. It provides summer study plus years of follow-on support.
Open to: Middle schoolers (after 6th grade = Discovery; after 7th = Summer Away); low-income/underserved
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Broadreach
Broadreach
A student travel organization with summer programs in scuba, marine biology, wilderness, and service abroad. Programs are hands-on and adventure-based.
Open to: Middle & high school students (ages ~12-18; some trips 15+; also college dive programs)
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California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
A selective state arts program offering intensive training across disciplines like animation, music, and creative writing. Financial aid is available for California residents.
Open to: Grades 8-12 (CA residents; up to 20 out-of-state; talent-based)
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Camp Cardiac
Camp Cardiac
Affordable week-long camps that introduce students to cardiology or neuroscience and the path to medicine. They're run largely by medical students.
Open to: High school students 15+ (interested in medicine/healthcare)
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Canada/USA Mathcamp
Canada/USA Mathcamp
A five-week program offering a huge range of advanced math classes you choose yourself. It's known for a warm, quirky community as much as its math.
Open to: Mathematically talented students ages 13-18 (worldwide; Precalc completed)
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Carpe Diem Education
Carpe Diem Education
A gap-year organization running immersive service and cultural programs overseas. It focuses on personal growth and global understanding.
Open to: Students ages 17-22 (often gap year between HS and college)
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CISV International
CISV International
A global nonprofit running camps and programs that build cross-cultural friendship and peace education. It's great for students who care about global understanding.
Open to: Children & youth (age 11+ by program: Village 11, Step Up 14-15, Seminar 17-18, IPP 19+)
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Concordia Language Villages
Concordia Language Villages
A summer immersion program where you live in a simulated foreign village and speak the language. Options include college credit for older students.
Open to: Young people ages 7-18 (also family/adult programs; HS credit grades 9+)
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Cornell University Summer College
Cornell University Summer College
An Ivy League pre-college program where students take real Cornell courses for credit. It's a strong way to test college life and academics.
Open to: Rising juniors/seniors (grades 10-12; residential 16-18; also online)
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Davidson THINK Summer Institute
Davidson THINK Summer Institute
A three-week program where gifted younger teens take college courses for credit. It's designed for highly advanced students ready for university-level work early.
Open to: Exceptionally gifted students ages 13-16 (US citizens/residents; SAT/ACT + nomination)
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EF Gap Year
EF Gap Year
A structured gap-year program with language learning, cultural immersion, and internship options abroad. It's a flexible way to take a purposeful year.
Open to: Students 18+ (high school diploma/GED; mature, independent)
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Euler Circle
Euler Circle
A program offering rigorous, college-level math classes and even research projects for advanced students. It's aimed at those who've outgrown school math.
Open to: Advanced high school students (not yet graduated; advanced math maturity)
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Exploration Summer Programs (EXPLO)
Exploration Summer Programs (EXPLO)
A long-running enrichment program with dozens of hands-on courses. It's great for exploring interests before committing to a college major.
Open to: Middle schoolers ages 12-14 (rising grades 7-9); international welcome (English required)
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Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP)
Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP)
A free residential summer program for gifted Georgia students across many subjects. Students are nominated by their schools and selected through interviews.
Open to: GA rising juniors/seniors (nominated as sophomores/juniors; public/private/home school)
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Girls' Angle
Girls' Angle
A math club and program that supports girls in developing mathematical ability and confidence. It emphasizes mentorship and exploration over competition.
Open to: Girls in grades ~5-12 (club); Bulletin/mentoring broader
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Global Glimpse
Global Glimpse
A nonprofit that makes international service-learning trips accessible to high schoolers, with strong financial aid. It focuses on leadership and global awareness.
Open to: High school students (travel after junior year; via partner schools, nominated)
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Global
Global
Summer and gap programs centered on community service and cultural immersion in rural communities. Students often teach or work on local projects.
Open to: Teens ages 14-17 (worldwide)
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GoEco
GoEco
A platform of affordable volunteer-abroad programs in wildlife conservation and community projects. Some programs are open to teens with family or group options.
Open to: Volunteers (many programs 18+; some teen/family options; varies by project)
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Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)
A six-week program where students spend hours a day exploring mathematics deeply. It's demanding and immersive, aimed at students who love thinking about math.
Open to: Talented HS students (usually after soph/junior year; some after 9th w/ advanced math)
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iD Tech Camps
iD Tech Camps
A large network of tech camps teaching coding, game design, and AI. It's beginner-friendly and good for a first structured tech experience.
Open to: Kids & teens ages 7-19 (weeklong camps 7-17; 2-week Academies 13-18)
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IDEA MATH
IDEA MATH
A program focused on building problem-solving skills for math competitions. It's structured by level, so you can start where you fit.
Open to: Students entering grades 6-12 (able/contest-oriented; placement test)
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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Idyllwild Arts Summer
A respected summer arts program offering music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and film. It's a strong option to grow seriously as a young artist.
Open to: All ages 5-18 (Children's, Junior, HS Intensives 13-18) + adults/families
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Interlochen Arts Camp
Interlochen Arts Camp
A renowned arts camp for music, theatre, dance, writing, and visual arts. It's a strong choice if you want to grow seriously as an artist.
Open to: Students in grades 3-12 (Junior 3-6, Intermediate 6-8, High School 9-12)
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International Thespian Festival
International Thespian Festival
A large theatre festival with workshops, performances, and college auditions for student actors and technicians. It's a highlight for students serious about theatre.
Open to: High school Thespians grades 9-12 (troupes + directors; some events need state/regional qualification)
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Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
A long-running program offering advanced courses to academically talented students. Options span math, science, writing, and the humanities, online or on campus.
Open to: Advanced/gifted grades 2-12 (day 2-6; residential 5-12; qualifying test scores req.)
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Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program
Kentucky Governor's
A tuition-free residential summer program for high-achieving Kentucky students entering their senior year. It blends academics, community, and leadership.
Open to: KY rising seniors (11th grade at selection; nominated; returning to KY school)
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MathILy
MathILy
A residential program built around discovering serious mathematics through exploration. It's playful but genuinely rigorous.
Open to: Mathematically talented HS students (worldwide; ages ~14-17; EAR exam)
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Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS)
Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS)
A series of two-week STEM courses at the University of Michigan taught by faculty. It's a good way to sample college-level science on a research campus.
Open to: Rising HS sophomores/juniors/seniors (worldwide; 1+ yr HS, not graduated)
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