Established in 1942, Andover Summer at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier summer academic enrichment programs, helping students from across the United States and around the world to achieve ambitious educational goals. Phillips Academy’s flagship summer program, an intensive five week on-campus residential experience, is designed to prepare students for the rigors of the nation’s top high schools and colleges, as well as the challenge of leading and serving in this complex world. Over the last decade, Summer Session has evolved into two distinct programs under the umbrella of Andover Summer: Summer Session (5 weeks, on-campus) and Andover Advantage (2 weeks, on-campus). Through an extensive array of both innovative and traditional courses, the entire Andover Summer program serves nearly 1000 students from all parts of the world each summer, offering them a truly transformative educational experience. 

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BOSTON COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

The BCE Two-Week Non-Credit Program is an academically intensive program open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 14 and older) and covers areas such as business and leadership, economics, history, government, history, philosophy, forensics, design thinking, and college and creative writing. There are select courses offered fully online asynchronously with no on-campus component as well.

Session 1: Monday, June 24 – Friday, July 5

Session 2: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 19

Session 3: Monday, July 21 – August 2

 

Futures Forge

100 years of academic research shows that a small set of skills and attributes have the highest impact on your career success—and they are not developed in conventional schooling. Bright, intrepid pioneers join Futures Forge to rapidly develop these attributes and skills, including adaptability, emotional intelligence, lifelong motivation, critical thinking, problem-solving, team activation, and more. This year, your lead facilitators are Erik Fogg and Nat Greene, who graduated MIT and Oxford, founded multiple companies (high-ticket management consulting, devtools startup, hardware startup), have published books on political polarization, tertiary education, and technical problem-solving, and have jointly coached and managed over 100 top talent young adults.

The 2-week Summer Skills for Success Course introduces students to the key attributes and skills for career success, as well as paths to improve them over 2 weeks in Boston in a hands-on, group-driven, catalytic challenge-based learning environment that is intense, fun, and unforgettable. Students join highly talented, motivated peers to learn together, and leave with a plan for which skills and attributes they want to focus on, and how, to excel in college and their early careers. 

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LAUNCHX

Ignite your passion this summer at LaunchX. Our programs focus on providing practical experience in starting a company or consulting with an existing company through our rigorous curriculum. Team up with high school students from around the world to start a profitable company from scratch. Or join forces with an existing organization and help them solve a real problem they are facing.

LaunchX offers both in-person and online programs throughout the summer, meaning that anyone can participate. Gain valuable life-long skills, connect with our industry expert mentors, and make life-long friendships.

Don’t wait for the future – create it. 

 

NMH Summer 2024. Prepare for high school, college, and beyond at NMH Summer, where learning meets passion, purpose, impact, and fun! 

We offer two-, three-, and five-week sessions for grades 7 to 12 in a vibrant, welcoming community on our beautiful Massachusetts campus.  

 At NMH Summer, you’ll:

  • Select from over 100 courses for high school credit, enrichment, or immersion. 

  • Take part in exciting activities, arts and athletics options, and trips. 

  • Get ahead for next year’s courses, fill in gaps, catch up, or strengthen your skills.

  • Build confidence working with supportive mentors.

  • Learn and play in our state-of-the-art facilities.  

  • Make lifelong friends with students from around the world.

  • Opt for day-student, boarding with weekends at home, and seven-day boarding options.

International students: Check out our globally respected English-Language Immersion Program, where you’ll have fun and enjoy memorable adventures while you build your English skills, fluency, cultural competence, and confidence in our inclusive, caring community.

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NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY

Join New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) this summer for this one-of-a-kind pre-college program with the #1 ranked College in Entrepreneurship, Babson college. 

Designed to help ambitious high school students explore what it means to be entrepreneurial and prepare for what is next in the real world, this three-week boarding experience delivers the foundation for a successful career. Learn entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, and team-building—through classes, workshops, and networking experiences on NEIA’s unique campus with full time Babson professors.  Students will also have the opportunity to visit innovation hubs, startup companies, and learn entrepreneurial mindset through real-world practitioners’ lens.

The program concludes with Rocket Pitches of innovative ideas (products, services, solutions) based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a clear market in mind. All students will receive a certificate of completion from the Babson Academy for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurial Learning.

Students will also learn intimate deals about college application process with an expert College Counselor and experience firsthand what schools are really looking for by visiting the campuses and meeting with faculty.

 

Join our 1, 2 or 4-week academic and residential programs at Smith Precollege in Northampton, MA. Study and live on-campus with students from all over the world. Summer 2023 courses:

  • Creative Writing

  • Women, Gender and Representation

  • Sustainable Futures

  • Summer Science and Engineering Program

  • College Readiness Workshop

For female-identified students in grades 9-12. Program dates: July 9–August 5, 2023.

 

SPIKE LAB

is a start-up incubator for teenagers who aspire to become entrepreneurs and changemakers. Our Spike Coaching program can help you launch a Spike, a passion project with real-world impact. You'll receive personalized entrepreneurship coaching from a startup or nonprofit founder to turn an idea into a reality. Tap into your creative potential and interests to launch a business, app, fundraiser, art show, conference, and more that will help you stand out to colleges. Our 12-session Starter Package can help you incubate a unique idea that is aligned with your specific interests, which you can then design, prototype, and launch. Click to see what Spike Lab students have created.

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The most effective college lists begin at the intersection of affordability, academics, and personality fit.

Learn:

  • How to develop your college project plan and strategy to make sure you don’t miss a deadline

  • How your natural strengths, career matches, and choice of college majors will yield the most career choices when you graduate

  • How to submit your college applications and essays with confidence

  • Tools that help you find, gain admission to-and realistically fund the best fit colleges for you.

 

Join the UConn Pre-College Summer community where we provide high school students educational opportunities to explore, create, and pursue their passions through a residential summer program. Students enroll in a course taught by UConn faculty or industry professionals, participate in exploratory workshops intended to help students prepare for college both academically and socially, and engage in social activities designed to assist with the transition to college. 30 courses in Fine Arts, Digital Media, STEM, and Social Sciences!

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WRITE THE WORLD

Jump into new genres of writing, connect with campers across the globe, and learn from notable authors, editors, and educators in Write the World's Virtual Writing Camp. Spend your summer immersed in a virtual community of teen writers (ages 13-19) from over 100 countries as you experiment with the written word, try your hand at new styles of writing, and work with notable professionals to create pieces you're proud of...all without leaving your home!

In addition, our team of writing experts also help students conquer the college admissions essay with confidence. Explore engaging prompts, videos and interactive resources in our virtual on-demand Complete Your College Essay course, or receive personalized feedback within just 48 hours through our College Essay Review Service.