Summer Programs

Drexel's summer academic programs are summer camps open to highly motivated high school students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about. Workshops are led by Drexel faculty and utilize Drexel's labs, facilities, and the city of Philadelphia's many resources.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: current high school students
Application Deadline: rolling admission - check programs for specific deadlines!

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Penn State York offers high school students the opportunity to take college courses on campus for a discounted tuition rate. This enables students to get a real “JumpStart” on their college careers by earning college credits while still in high school. Choose between their dual enrollment programs and virtual summer programs (the latter of which are available to middle schoolers, too!)

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: middle & high school students
Application Deadline: rolling admission - check programs for specific deadlines!

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Through the Cornell University Precollege Summer Residential Program, you can take fascinating college courses, study with top Cornell faculty, earn college credits, enjoy the gorgeous campus, and make friends from around the world.

You'll choose from three- or six-week undergraduate courses, in which you'll earn transferrable credits in subjects from architecture to business, hospitality, engineering, health, international relations, science, social change, veterinary medicine, and more.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: rising 9th-11th graders
Application Deadline: rolling admission - check programs for specific deadlines!

Are there subjects you’re thinking about taking in college but would like to know more about? The Online Immersion Program, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, has been created for this purpose. It offers exciting topics, covered in-depth, through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors.

When: Summer 2022 (multiple sessions available!)
Eligibility: 13-19 years of age
Application Deadline: N/A

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The Exelon STEM Leadership Academy is designed to give young women in high school hands-on experience in STEM, energy, and sustainability.

When: July 17-22, 2022 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Eligibility: 10th & 11th graders
Application Deadline: N/A

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The Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS) provides opportunities for students from underrepresented communities to explore STEM-related fields. The program allows students to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, through hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors.

When: July 5 - August 12, 2022 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: N/A

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Designed for students entering their junior year in high school, the Leadership U program empowers students to learn by doing. Students can expect to:

• Work in teams to discuss, reflect upon and develop solutions for problems that affect them and their peers in the community.
• Develop mentoring relationships with adult community leaders.
• Learn about Howard County’s government, businesses, and services.
• Sharpen their presentation skills.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: rising 11th graders
Application Deadline: March 10, 2022

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Mathcamp is an intensive 5-week-long summer program for mathematically talented high school students, designed to expose these students to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and to new ways of thinking. More than just a summer camp, Mathcamp is a vibrant community, made up of a wide variety of people who share a common love of learning and passion for mathematics.

When: July 3 - August 7, 2022
Eligibility: 13-18 years of age
Application Deadline: March 18, 2022

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The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation of leaders. Summer Seminar will introduce you to life at the Academy, where you will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at the Naval Academy.

When: June 2022 (multiple sessions available!)
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022

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Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program. Work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills.

When: June 2022
Eligibility: rising 9th-11th graders
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022

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The Ross Program is an intensive summer experience designed to encourage motivated pre-college students to explore mathematics. During those weeks, students are immersed in a world of mathematical discovery.

When: Summer 2022 (multiple sessions available!)
Eligibility: 15-18 years of age
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022

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The YouthWorks program will introduce participants to workplace experiences, financial literacy development, career exploration opportunities, and skills training.

When: July 5 - August 5, 2022
Eligibility: must be 14 years of age or older by July 1, 2022 AND live in Baltimore City
Application Deadline: April 1, 2022

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Designed to provide students with a glimpse of Wharton’s undergraduate curriculum, Leadership in the Business World offers opportunities to learn about leadership in 21st century organizations through a dynamic and rigorous mix of classes with Wharton professors and business leaders, real-time business simulations, and team-building activities.

When: Summer 2022 (multiple sessions available!)
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: April 7, 2022

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MICA’s PreCollege Art & Design Residency Program offers rising high school juniors and seniors college- level art experience. Take part in a transformative experience with creative-minded peers, and learn new skills that help you explore the “why” behind your art. As a junior or senior, you can earn up to three college credits through this program.

When: Summer 2022 (online and in-person options available!)
Eligibility: rising 11th & 12th graders
Application Deadline: April 30, 2022

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Prepare for college through rigorous academics, dynamic instruction, and virtual activities with the University of Maryland Terp Young Scholars - Online.

When: July 11-29, 2022
Eligibility: rising 11th & 12th graders
Application Deadline: May 1, 2022 (rolling admission)

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The Penn Summer High School Programs deliver the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Students engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week programs.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: rising 9th-11th graders (one course offered for credit!)
Application Deadline: May 1, 2022

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Are you an academically advanced high school student looking for a fast-paced college-level learning experience and a chance to engage with like-minded peers?

Summer at Hopkins offers an unrivaled opportunity to learn from Hopkins’ world-renowned instructors and connect with academically oriented students from around the globe. Select from a host of programs in medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to broaden your knowledge, enhance your college application, and earn academic credit.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: pre-college
Application Deadline: June 20, 2022

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The Environmental Science Summer Research Experience for Young Women is a three-week summer internship in environmental field studies for 9th and 10th-grade girls from the greater Baltimore area. Click here to learn more.

When: June 23 - July 14, 2022 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Eligibility: 9th & 10th graders
Application Deadline: January 15, 2022 (CLOSED)

Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day program on Notre Dame's campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities. Students are eligible to receive one transferable college credit upon completion of the program. Tuition, housing, and meals for students admitted to Leadership Seminars will be paid for by the University. 

When: June 16-27, 2022
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: January 24, 2022 (CLOSED)

The National Aquarium Youth Exhibit Guide Program gives local high school students the opportunity to spend a summer volunteering at the Aquarium, working with staff in their exhibits, sharing in the Aquarium's unique mission and magic. Click here to learn more.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: rising 10th-12th graders
Application Deadline: January 24, 2022 (CLOSED)

Since 2004, Student Leaders® has been part of Bank of America's ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. They are helping prepare a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and work experience. Click here to learn more.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: 11th & 12th graders
Application Deadline: January 28, 2022 (CLOSED)

The NIH High School Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Click here to learn more.

When: Summer 2022
Eligibility: must be 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2022
Application Deadline: February 1, 2022 (CLOSED)

If you’re passionate about the sciences and are a domestic student currently in your junior year of high school, you are invited to apply for the Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) program. You will spend six weeks at BU conducting university laboratory research with some of the nation’s brightest scientific minds while advancing your STEM knowledge and skills.

When: Summer 2022 (residential & commuter options available!)
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: February 14, 2022 (CLOSED)

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The Princeton Summer Journalism Program hosts a 10-day residential journalism institute in August on the campus of Princeton University.

During the residential program, students have the opportunity to tour major news organizations; cover a professional sports event; cover news events in the Princeton area; film and produce a short documentary; attend a film or theatre production; conduct an investigative project; author a group blog; and report, write, edit and design their own newspaper.

When: July 29 - August 8, 2022
Eligibility: rising 12th graders
Application Deadline: February 28, 2022 (CLOSED)

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The Summer High School Training Program is designed for rising 11th and 12th grade students who want a taste of intensive conservatory training that supersedes limitations and unlocks the riches inherent within uncharted creative territory.

Students take classes in one of six concentrations - acting, comedy arts, design, directing, stage management/theatre technology, or theatre studies - with Theatre School faculty and some of the most accomplished theatre/film professionals in the business.

When: Summer 2022 (online and in-person options available!)
Eligibility: rising 11th & 12th graders
Application Deadline: March 1, 2022

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