The Academies by Harvard Student Agencies
The mission of The Academies is to provide opportunities for high school students that transcend traditional classroom topics. We provide five in-depth disciplines for students to choose from: Finance, Government, Pre-Med, Coding, and Business. Through collaborative work with peers across the globe and access to trained Harvard instructors, renowned Harvard professors, and passionate Harvard mentors, we are dedicated to helping all students feel confident in navigating their futures.
Program Logistics: The Academies offer weeklong programs taking place from 9:00-5:00 from Monday through Friday.
Application: The Academies application includes a required personal statement essay, then a choice of a supplementary essay, updated high school transcript, or both. Application deadlines occur every two weeks and spots are offered on a rolling basis.
Alexander Muss High School In Israel
Summer Session AMHSI Classic: Classic 6-week academic program, formally known as Foundations Israel, will take students on a 4,000-year journey throughout the History and Culture of Israel beginning with the Middle Bronze Age and ending with the Modern Middle East.
School Year Session Whether you choose the Spring or Fall, for a full Semester or a Mini-Mester, you have the opportunity to earn college credit and learn Israeli history.
Andover Summer at Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts
Widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier summer academic enrichment programs, with students from across the United States and around the world. Summer Session is an intensive five week on-campus residential (day option available) experience 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. The entire Andover Summer program, which also includes several outreach programs, serves nearly 1000 students from all parts of the world each summer, offering them a truly transformative educational experience. Our 50-plus courses engage and challenge even the most curious minds. Visit our website to see programs for rising 7th through 12th graders. Summer Session 2026: June 30th-August 2nd.
Discover Barnard Pre-College Programs, where high school students engage in rigorous learning in the heart of New York City. Guided by expert instructors and faculty, students build academic confidence, sharpen their perspectives, and explore urgent global questions through Barnard’s feminist, interdisciplinary lens. Join a summer defined by intellectual challenge, community, and growth.
In Summer 2026, we are offering:
The Pre-Baccalaureate Program, a six-week, credit-bearing opportunity to take a Barnard course alongside undergraduates; the NextGen Leadership Institute, an interdisciplinary exploration of leadership, identity, and change; the Health and Society Institute, a deep dive into medicine, inequality, and lived experience; the Athena Summer Innovation Institute, where students design and pitch ventures for social impact; and the Plate + Planet Lab, an immersive study of food systems, sustainability, and climate change.
At Belmont Hill Summer Academics, students in grades 6-12 can explore new subjects, hone skills, and gain valuable academic experience from expert faculty. With over 45 years of experience, our summer curriculum positions students for success in their upcoming school year and with diverse course offerings and flexible scheduling, parents can design an academic schedule perfect for their student’s goals and needs.
Six-Week Credit Courses cover a full year’s worth of high school curriculum over the course of the summer and enable students to move ahead to a more advanced level.
Three-Week Workshops allow students to work within specific areas in a concentrated session. The workshops give students the chance to improve skills and prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Our program runs June 29 - August 7, 2026. You can discover more, including our course catalog, with the Learn More button below.
Bentley University Pre-College Program
Bentley's Pre-College Summer Program offers an immersive experience for high school students, at a nationally recognized business university. With one-week courses in June and July, students can explore their academic interests, engage with the vibrant community, and learn from Bentley faculty and industry experts. Students can take courses online, as a commuter student coming to the Waltham, MA campus or live in residence halls and eat all meals on campus. No prior experience in academic subjects is required. Course offerings:
Accounting Adventures
Data Analytics
Business of Beauty and Social Influencers
Business of Health and Wellness
Fintech Business Startups
Global Finance and Trade
Innovation and Design for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs
Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
Pathways for Women in Business Leadership
Personal Finance
Quant Risk Management
Sports Management
Stock Market and Investment Research
Writing and Producing Short Form Media
Boston College Experience
The Boston College Experience consists of two programs: BCE Two Week Non-Credit Program and the BCE Six-Week Honors Program.
The BCE Two-Week Non-Credit Program is an academically intensive program open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 15-18*) and covers areas such as business and leadership, economics, history, government, history, philosophy, forensics, design thinking, and college and creative writing. Most courses are in-person with a select few offered online.
The BCE Honors Six-Week Program offers academically qualified rising high school seniors** (GPA 3.5 or higher) the opportunity to enroll in a non-degree program taking up to two credit-bearing undergraduate courses during the summer. Courses are delivered online as part of the Boston College’s Summer Session Term 2, from June 29 through August 7, 2026. Students select their course(s) during the application process, with offerings in areas such as college writing, humanities, mathematics, and the social sciences. Upon satisfactory completion, students may earn up to 4-8 credits (depending on the number of courses completed) which will be noted in an official Boston College transcript.
**Rising seniors are students who will enter their senior year September 2026.
Award-winning teen summer programs in science, medicine, business, and engineering offer expert teachers, premium campuses, and hands-on learning. Nationally recognized offerings, featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and Parents’ Magazine, received numerous awards and appeared on numerous best teen programs lists. Students choose from four distinct program types. Three-week competitive admissions programs offer research in cutting-edge fields, attract students worldwide, and enhance college admission credentials. One-week programs introduce teens to exciting specialties not encountered in school. Pre-high school programs ignite passions. Edge group tutorials prepare students for rigorous fall STEM courses. Day and residential options are available.
The pre-college programs at Boston University Summer Term provide students with rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that enable them to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential.
Here is a brief overview of our programs:
High School Honors is a six- or seven-week program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to eight transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2025. Open to residential, commuter, and online students.
RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week non-credit program in which students conduct university-level scientific research under the guidance of a faculty mentor or instructor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2025. Open to residential and commuter students.
Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week non-credit program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic that combines classroom work with hands-on experiential learning activities. This summer, we are offering four AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, Creative Writing, and Business. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2025. Open to residential and commuter students.
Summer Challenge is a two-week program in which students take two non-credit seminars, from a selection of 21. They explore their interests, discover new ones, test academic boundaries, and immerse themselves in the college experience. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2025. Open to residential and commuter students.
Contact: summerhs@bu.edu | 617-353-1378
Cardigan’s Summer Session offers a vibrant mix of academic and extracurricular activities. Mornings are dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning across diverse subjects, including ceramics, forensics, creative writing, coding, and wilderness survival, along with traditional offerings like SSAT Prep and English as a second language. Wallach, our innovative makerspace, serves as a hub for design, engineering, and creative arts, preparing students for academic success beyond the summer. With a low student-faculty ratio, classes are personalized to meet individual needs. Afternoons and evenings feature activities such as mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, tennis, drama, and model rocketry, all set against the stunning New Hampshire mountains.
Students entering 10th grade can participate in our Leadership Program, focusing on teamwork, goal-setting, and mentorship, as they guide younger peers. Many students return year after year. Parents frequently share stories of their children’s growth, independence, and self-confidence upon returning home.
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The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains is a two-week, campus-based pre-college program for high school students passionate about climate, sustainability, and making a difference.
Join a global cohort of like-minded peers from July 5–17, 2026, in beautiful Vermont to:
Dive into climate science and sustainability
Learn from Columbia University experts through hands-on experiences
Explore real-world solutions to the climate crisis
Gain an Ivy League educational experience in a supportive, collaborative community
Take meaningful climate action in your own communities
Watch: Empowering Youth to Lead Climate Solutions – showcasing how we’re inspiring the next generation of climate leaders.
Questions? Check out our FAQs or contact us at learn@climate.columbia.edu
Emmanuel College
Powering the Next Generation of Global Leaders in the Heart of Boston.
Join an immersive two-week pre-college experience at Emmanuel College, located steps from world-class museums, hospitals, research centers, startup hubs, and iconic Boston landmarks. Live on campus, take college-level courses, and build lifelong connections with young leaders from across the globe.
Customize your experience by choosing one of three academic tracks: Healthcare Sciences, Business/Marketing & Entrepreneurship, or Diplomacy & Political Science. Plus, earn a GlobalUP Certificate in Global Leadership, equipping you with the intercultural skills, confidence, and global mindset needed to thrive anywhere.
Cost: $5,700 (Includes housing, meals, excursions, insurance, transportation within the program. Airfare and personal expenses not included. A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due upon registration.
When: Saturday, July 18 – Saturday, August 1, 2026
Who can attend: Rising juniors and seniors; students must be 16 years of age at the time of the program.
Where: Emmanuel College Campus, 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Note: International students must hold a valid U.S. tourist visa by the program start date.
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NOT RUNNING IN 2026 BUT WILL BE BACK FOR 2027:
The Environmental Science Program is a unique summer program that lets students enjoy exploring the wilderness while learning about the science of the environment. Students have fun hiking, biking, canoeing, and backpacking. Trips include a 12-mile canoe trip on the Charles River, and expedition through the salt marshes and tidepools of the North Shore, hiking the Blue Hills and Mount Monadnock, and a three-day trip to Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast.
Students also participate in a hands-on environmental cleanup project, and are encouraged to return and become leaders in subsequent years.
We take up to 35 girls and boys who will be entering grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 in September. We are based at Bowen Elementary School in Newton.
For more information, contact Ben Martin, Executive Director at 617-447-9317 or email at contact@newtonenvisci.org
An academic enrichment program for middle and high school students ages 13 to 18.
The Exeter Summer program is one of academic enrichment, based on discussion and collaboration without the stress of making the grade. Courses are taught by experienced faculty using the Harkness Method, a philosophy based on student-led group discussion. Students develop the ability to direct conversations and their own learning. Like the Academy’s regular session, Exeter’s summer program — more than a century old — brims with opportunity. Over 600 students in grades 7 through 12 attend our summer program. Each summer, our student body represents more than 40 countries and over 30 U.S. states.
All attendees are curious, motivated learners seeking new challenges and designing their own courses of study, sport and recreation. These students embody a rich diversity of language, culture, religion, and race. Exeter Summer students enjoy full access to our beautiful 673-acre campus and state-of-the-art facilities, surrounded by fields, forests and a quaint New England town just 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and one hour north of Boston. Afternoons are devoted to a wide range of sports and our performing arts program. Rounding out the fun are activities such as movies and games on the quads, dorm activities and excursions off campus.
Access Exeter: Students currently in grades 7-8
Upper School: Students currently in grades 9-12
603-777-3488 or summer@exeter.edu
EXPLO is a unique, immersive summer program for 12-14 year-olds (grades 6-8) offering 2-week residential and day programs at Wellesley College. Experience the world to find your spark. Custom-build your summer, from creative workshops to evening events, weekend trips, and more. Join a glow stick party. Go to Six Flags. Experience indoor skydiving. Try your hand at comedy. See what it’s like to be an aeronautical engineer. Play soccer (football) with friends from around the country—and world. See what it’s like to be a doctor, fashion designer, engineer, pastry chef, and more. When you come to EXPLO, you can be yourself.
Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit startup out of MIT, EXPLO has brought together over 90,000 young people from 101 countries. Our alumni found startups like Instagram and nonprofits for climate resilience and youth empowerment, win Grammy and Tony awards, become influential NASA scientists, and more. When you get to try more, be more, and connect more, you feel different. You ARE different. Energized. Inspired. Motivated. Make big-picture discoveries. Have summer fun. Be all you.
Fusion Academy
At Fusion Academy, we strive to personalize education for every student. Our one-to-one instructional model helps students maximize their academic potential, all while experiencing social programming & benefits. In addition to our usual academic offerings, we're also offering summer camps this year! Students can build their writing and creative skills in Dungeons and Dragons, enhance their performance with Theater, get a leg up on college applications with our College Preparedness workshops, and build their gaming skills and teamwork with E-Sports.
“Just do it!. You’ll learn more in 2 weeks than in 2 years of high school. You learn so many useful skills that you never learned in high school and you meet lifelong friends."
-Zeybek, S4S 2024
Intelligent, talented students unfortunately usually enter college and the workforce without the skills that employers need, such as strong teamwork and communication, leadership, grit and adaptability, problem-solving, etc. However these skills are shown by research to clearly have the highest impact on performance and success. Classroom learning does not develop these, nor do "math camps."
The Futures Forge Skills for Success Course is a 2-week residential intensive course that helps high-aptitude students improve their ability to perform in cognitively challenging future endeavors in school and work. In the course, students develop cognitive, psychological, and interpersonal high performance skills that school does not teach.
Through hands-on project-based challenges, presentations, coaching and feedback, reflection, and cognitive exercises, students improve their ability to perform in cognitively challenging future endeavors in school and work.
Skills for Success helps to develop all 12 high-performance skills. Students have highlighted that they grew the most in:
Teamwork and leadership
Complex problem-solving and critical thinking
Communication and presentation
Adaptability, personal motivation, and grit
Learning from giving and receiving feedback
The Course exists to give students an introduction to developing key skills and increasing their rate of learning throughout their lives. Over these two weeks, students are stretched far past what they are accustomed to in school. With their facilitators and coaches, students practice these skills “in battle,” find where they can improve as teams and individuals, receive direct feedback and coaching, and iterate quickly. This leads to tremendous growth in two weeks as well as the foundation for further growth during high school and college.
Students consciously practice and reflect on using these attributes throughout the course to accelerate their development for years to come.
History, but IRL.
At the Young Civil War Historians Conference, high school students research real Gettysburg soldiers using original archival documents, walk historic ground, and visit the National Archives in Washington.
This is history you don’t just read about. June 12–17.
Curious minds only!
At Camp Psych, students dive into the science of human behavior through hands-on experiments, research, and collaborative activities. Perfect for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, the program offers a fun, engaging, and college-style introduction to psychology that sparks curiosity and confidence.
July 12–17 at Gettysburg College.
Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership integrates scientific research and education on a Maine coastal island to develop leaders prepared to address environmental issues in a rapidly changing world. Hurricane Island programs embed students in experiences that leverage the art and practices of science as tools for leadership and social change. Through personal and group explorations, students explore their own strengths as transformative leaders who can address the sustainability challenges facing our world today.
Our hands-on science curriculum offers unique opportunities for students of all ages to explore and connect with the natural world along the rocky shore of Hurricane Island. The young scientists who come to our programs will learn the tools of the trade as they navigate how to design and implement their own investigative studies. Field guides, binoculars, water quality testing equipment, compound and dissecting microscopes, transect tapes, and dissection equipment are just a few items we employ. Our staff are trained biologists and educators and we regularly enjoy having visiting scientists and lecturers to be part of our community. Spending time off grid, students will become familiar with sustainable practices on the island such as conserving water and minimizing food waste. Through living and learning together in a dynamic environment, students will begin to explore their own strengths as leaders and how they can leverage science as a tool for social change. Students can expect to leave the island with strengthened connection to the natural world and greater confidence to continue practicing leadership in their home communities. Learn more and register for our 2026 summer science programs for middle and high school aged students here!
Landmark College is the college for students who learn differently, including those with a language-based learning disability such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges. LC champions a strengths-based model and gives students the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. Landmark College offers bachelor’s and associate degrees; online programs including High School Dual Enrollment, College START for first-year students, and online associate degrees; a short-term Bridge Experience; summer programs for high school and college students; and professional development for educators.
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Lumos is for students who want to learn public speaking and debating, all the way from beginners to tournament competitors! Your child will gain valuable public speaking and critical thinking skills - and have fun too. For our debate programs, students spend the first week learning how to construct an argument, how to give a rebuttal, and how to engage in cross-examination. During the second week, students research and prepare for a specific camp debate topic that is different for each session. Meanwhile, our Public Speaking Programs have a stronger emphasis on everything from volume to body language, to posture, to tone. Students will write and develop an original Ted Talk presentation on a topic of their choice. We group students by age and experience to make sure that first-time beginners feel comfortable and have fun trying debate or public speaking for the first time. Watch video!
Masterscholar
MasterScholar programs are hands-on summer academic courses built for talented and ambitious high school students. While each program covers different academic subjects, all MasterScholar programs focus on research skill-building, academic writing, and critical thinking — skills that are all crucial for students to demonstrate in the college application process.
Academic subjects to choose from include mathematics, business, economics, environmental science, engineering, media studies, sociology, anthropology, political science, data science, urban studies, and more! The programs also include a variety of extracurricular activities, helping students form lifelong connections and build a global network while they experience campus life.
MasterScholar's program partners include world-renowned institutions such as Barnard College of Columbia University and University of California, Santa Barbara. Other programs are hosted in collaboration with faculty from Princeton University, Duke University, and Imperial College London. The programs are designed and taught by faculty from these institutions, providing unparalleled academic enrichment experiences for our students.
MWS Next Step programme
The MWS Next Step programme will guide students through the transition from teenage fame to young adulthood. Building solid skills in communication, confidence, and self-awareness, while sneaking in some leadership opportunities and revealing those secrets they forgot to teach in school.
Participants are 15 to 18 years off age and come from all over the world for a 2-week stay in Montreal (McGill University) and Toronto (UofT).
Our “Where Adulting Gets Real” seminars, built around the Five Pillars of Next Step, are all about preparing you for personal and professional challenges. Your toolkit for stepping confidently into leadership roles in high school and beyond. These seminars come with interactive projects, first- aid certification, and real-world, hands-on experiences.
Next Step is part of the MWS Student Camps family, where learning meets adventure and the world comes together. Since 1983, we’ve welcomed over 45,000 students from 50+ countries to our French and English camps, educational trips, and specialty courses. From Canada to the world, we’re all about leveling up skills, forging connections, and creating stories worth telling.
Ofers an innovative, high-quality academic programme and the best of British culture.
Age: 14-17
Locations: London & Cambridge, United Kingdom
2026 Dates:
28 June - 11 July
12 July - 25 July
26 July - 8 August
Our expertly-designed programmes allow you to explore future careers and traditional academic subjects in refreshing new ways, as well as equipping you with essential skills for life, like public speaking and conflict resolution.
Our programme features eight exciting academic streams to choose from:
· Architecture [London only]
· Art and Design [London only]
· Business, Finance and Economics
· Computing, Robotics and AI
· Medicine and Sciences
· Physics and Engineering
· Politics and Law
· Psychology and Sociology
Based at our schools in London and Cambridge, MPW Summer School places you in the heart of each city. You will enjoy a packed schedule of social and cultural activities, plus university visits and career talks given by world renowned and leading academics in their respective fields.
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) was established to motivate young leaders toward careers that feel inspiring, impactful, and deeply purposeful. Our pre-college summer programs allow students to test out a college major while developing critical leadership skills, meeting professionals, and exploring prestigious university campuses.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a surgeon, a diplomat, or performing on Broadway, each of our hands-on programs is designed to fully immerse them in their passion and empower them to make confident decisions in their academic futures.
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Northfield Mount Hermon Summer
Prepare for high school, college, and beyond at NMH Summer, where learning meets passion, purpose, impact, and fun!
At NMH Summer, you’ll:
Select from over 100 courses for advancement, enrichment, or immersion.
Take part in STEM and AI classes, intensives and fellowships, arts and athletics, test-prep and amazing excursions.
Get ahead for next year’s courses, fill in gaps, strengthen skills, prepare for college.
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 or 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.
Get a glimpse of life at NMH Summer - watch our video.
Nuvu Summer
At NuVu Summer, students gain lifelong skills, from creative problem-solving to collaboration with industry experts — all while tackling challenges that matter. NuVu’s hands-on STEM and arts programs for middle and high school students use a studio model to foster teamwork, innovation, and technical skills. Students tackle real-world problems through exciting, hands-on studios such as Bot V Bot, Future Couture, Tiny House, Battlebotics, Escape Room, Startup Labs, Pet Products, Exploration Rovers, E-Go Karts, Creative Coding, and more.
NuVu offers two day programs: a middle school program for ages 11–13 at NuVu High School in Central Square in Cambridge and a high school program for ages 14–18 held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This year, NuVu is also offering a two-week residential high school program on MIT’s campus during session two.
Each two-week session focuses on projects rooted in design, technology, art, and engineering, guided by expert coaches from Harvard University, MIT, and Rhode Island School of Design. With personalized attention and a dynamic environment, every day is engaging and fun! Financial aid is available, and NuVu offers discounts for multiple-session sign-ups, siblings, and returning students. Check out NuVu for a summer of innovation and discovery.
2026 Session Dates
Session 1: July 6–17, 2026
Session 2: July 20–31, 2026
Session 3: Aug. 3–14, 2026
Putney Student travel and oxford academia
As a family run organization since 1951, Putney Student Travel has offered students the opportunity to shape their world through travel, cultural engagement, friendship, and fun in over 30+ countries. We believe that an essential component of every young person’s education is passionate engagement with the world – an experience far beyond the window of a tour bus. Putney offers transformative high school and middle school experiences with the following areas of focus:
Service: Community engagement and global awareness
Exploration: Adventure travel and cultural immersion
Career: Hands-on experiences to inspire and inform your future career paths
Language: Active immersion in language and culture (Spanish, French and Mandarin language immersion abroad)
Pre-College: Campus based programs at home and abroad with college style seminars, lectures, classes and workshops.
Putney collaborates with some of the world’s most esteemed universities and institutions to create specially designed programs for students interested in history, conservation, and culture; climate, equity, and public health; business, the arts, and more. Our collaborations include Oxford Academia, Harvard Chan C-Change Youth Summit and Columbia Climate School.
Need-based scholarships are available for Putney Student Travel, Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit, and Oxford Academia programs (in Oxford, American University of Paris, Yale, Temple- Japan, Esade -Spain and University of Siena in Italy).
Whether you attend RISD Pre-College in person or virtually, you’ll follow a college-level curriculum led by accomplished teaching artists. Learn alongside a community of talented students who will inspire you to push your limits and produce your best work.
The RISD Pre-College on-campus option offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to experience life as a RISD undergrad in Providence, RI. For five weeks you’ll follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques, and projects. You'll work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students from around the world who will challenge, inspire, and encourage you to push your limits and produce your best work. In this immersive setting, you’ll live like a RISD student, access renowned resources and instructors, strengthen your portfolio, and forever change the way you approach art and design.
RISD Pre-College Online offers intensive, collegiate-level courses for students in grades 10–12 (or the equivalent). You’ll join students from around the world in online studio classes and critiques led by accomplished professional artists, with access to virtual events and workshops. With a commitment of two days of classes each week and flexibility to complete your assignments, you can have time to work or pursue other interests while developing your skills, building a portfolio, and preparing to study art or design in college.
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Contact: precollege@risd.edu
Discover what’s possible this summer at Roger Williams University’s Summer Camps for high school students. Designed to challenge curious minds and ignite new interests, these engaging programs offer hands-on learning across a wide range of academic fields—including marine and forensic science, business, engineering, and architecture—while immersing students in life on RWU’s beautiful waterfront campus. Participants collaborate with peers from across the region, learn from dedicated faculty and industry professionals, and develop practical skills that extend well beyond the classroom, all while experiencing the independence, energy, and excitement of college life.
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available.
Workshops are taught by PhD-level instructors with years of research and teaching experience. Through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory classes, students learn normal molecular and cellular biology, and then learn how these normal processes are disrupted or distorted during the development of disease. In addition, there is a heavy emphasis on experimental design, modern drug development, and the emergence of the era of personalized medicine. To conclude the workshop, students use what they have learned to create an original research project on a gene or molecular process of their choice.
Our university-based workshops are held at UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Columbia University, and University College London, and both residential and commuter options are available. University-based workshops include Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology of Cancer, AI-Enhanced Bioinformatics, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology of Aging, Molecular Immunology, and Bioinformatics of Cancer. Biomedical Research – a workshop focused on learning modern molecular biology laboratory techniques, is taught at our lab in Alameda, CA.
Our online workshops include Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics. Intro to Cellular and Molecular Medicine is our entry-level workshop that is only two hours/day. Students in the Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics workshops learn how to use online tools to analyze biochemical data.
Russian School of mathematics - after school math program
RSM is an award-winning, after-school K–12 math program trusted by parents for over 25 years across 80+ locations in North America. Our approach consists of a continuous curriculum, taught by expert teachers in a classroom environment. Our program offers three levels to serve each child according to their knowledge and ability. In addition to our core program, the competition track is designed for students interested in advanced mathematical topics as well as participating in national and international math competitions.
Massachusetts branches of RSM are now fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and named a 2025 Family Favorite in the Boston Parents Reader’s Choice Awards for thirteen years as Math Programs – After School.
Schedule a 30-minute evaluation today to enroll your child at RSM: https://www.mathschool.com/
Sea Education Association (SEA) offers immersive high school, pre-college, and gap/first year programs that combine hands-on learning experiences in marine science, sailing, and environmental studies. These programs are designed to provide students with experiential learning opportunities that foster a deeper understanding of the ocean and its ecosystems. Choose from a shore-based field program on our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on beautiful Cape Cod, or an at-sea voyage aboard one of our sailing research vessels in either the Atlantic or Pacific. At SEA, there’s an adventure with a purpose waiting for every student interested in exploring the marine environment through hands-on, experiential, and community-based learning. Programs are open to current high school students as well as graduating seniors.
Contact: admissions@sea.edu
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Start your SCAD journey early with a pre-college program! Explore new avenues of artistic development and spark your imagination at The University for Creative Careers. SCAD offers pre-college programs during the summer and throughout the year for high school students of all ages to pursue art and design disciplines while working alongside peers from all over the world — and offer ideal opportunities for artists at all levels to create, learn, and grow.
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SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM IN FASHION DESIGN
Introduction to the fashion design process, from conception to garment completion. The curriculum is a taste of SFD’s adult Certificate program and is taught by our expert faculty. If you are interested in fashion, fashion art, (or fashion sketching) and sewing as a hobby or are considering post-secondary fashion degree programs, this is the program for you!
No prior experience necessary. In the mornings, students in our sketching classrooms will create a mood board of inspiration and fashion plate illustrations of an original garment collection. Following a lunch break, students then go to our sewing and pattern making workrooms and create a fashion garment from a commercial pattern.
Students will learn:
How to take measurements
The safe and correct operation of an industrial sewing machine
Textiles and materials sourcing
Design development
Pattern manipulation
Sewing and garment construction skills
Design theory
Fashion terminology
Inspiration sourcing
Fashion garment sketching
Smith College pre-college summer programs
Smith Precollege | Northampton, MA | Grades 9–12 Session One: July 4–17, 2026 and Session Two: July 19–August 1, 2026 Classes are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m
Science & Engineering: College-level STEM courses like Genetic Analyses, Designing Robots, Novel Bacteriophage Discovery, and Global Young Women’s Health. Develop research and teamwork skills in Smith’s top-ranked science facilities.
Creative Writing Workshop: Craft your stories in courses like Journalism, Screenwriting, Science Fiction, and Poetry. Workshop your writing with peers and learn from published authors.
Women, Gender, and Representation: Explore identity, equity, and change-making in Queer Love Stories, Global Reproductive Justice, and Gender in Sports.
Sustainable Futures: Learn about permaculture, renewable energy, and climate resilience. Visiting local farms and environmental organizations.
Theatre: Collaborate with peers to strengthen your performance skills, express your creativity. Final showcase at the end of the session.
College Readiness One-week for rising juniors and seniors. Build your college list, craft your story, and learn what makes a great application.
Smith Precollege offers an authentic taste of college life- without the pressure.
Classes: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
Evenings: Explore downtown Northampton, hang with friends, join house activities.
All dining hall meals are included in room and board.
No grades, credits or tests! Just growth.
Tuition assistance deadline: March 1 Application deadline: May 1
Summer Springboard and global leadership adventures
Offers college-bound teens a unique experience where they dive deep into specific subject areas guided by creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors, and seasoned professionals. Proudly partnered with Yale University, UC Berkeley, Oxford, Georgetown, UCLA, UC San Diego, Fordham, Simmons, and others, Summer Springboard provides students with a taste of life on major campuses in locations like New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Each campus is carefully chosen for its outstanding academic excellence, safety, and comfort.
Our programs seamlessly blend hands-on learning, exciting excursions, career shadowing, and expert instruction, particularly in the medical field. Our mission is to create a supportive environment for college-bound teens to explore both personal and academic passions.
The Story School is an educational nonprofit live-action role-play summer camp located in the woods of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, MA. Our unique approach uses role-playing and storytelling to motivate, educate, and transform campers. A trained staff of educators, game designers, and counselors immerses campers ages 8-17 in an epic adventure drawn from history, mythology, and literature (they live out a story they will read about in school).
By day, our campers battle fantastical monsters, solve interactive STEM puzzles, and live the tenets of a hero (courage, honor, and empathy). By night, our campers play board games, gather around campfires, and build crafts with their roommates, forging friendships that last a lifetime. In an open community embracing neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ campers, The Story School weaves together social education, leadership training, and hands-on learning into the fabric of our fantastical adventures. Spend your summer in a story and discover the hero within!
Three Overnight Camp Experiences to choose from:
Camp Fable: all ages (8 - 17) available in 2, 4, and 6-week sessions
Camp Grimoire: teen camp (14 - 17) curated one-week experience specifically for older campers
Counselor-In-Training program: for ages 15 - 17 available in 3, 5, and 7-week sessions
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Summer Discovery and Oxford summer Courses
Summer Discovery and Oxford Summer Courses have united to create the world's largest summer program provider, now offering a larger variety of programs across 12+ subject areas, age groups, and locations- ensuring the right fit for every student. Summer Discovery/Oxford Summer Courses have nearly 60 years in the summer experience industry and have provided superior pre-college programs for 40+ years. In partnership with prestigious universities across the US and Europe, we deliver transformative 2-6 week on-campus academic and extra-curricular opportunities and offer over 500+ university-cultivated courses and daily/weekly activities and excursions. In addition, Summer Discovery offers gifted academic summer programs through Institute for the Gifted (SIG).
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offer motivated high school students the chance to explore college-level academics, learn from Tufts faculty, and experience life at a top research university. Through flexible summer and year-round options where they can build skills, discover potential majors before applying to college, and, in some cases, earn college credit. Students can explore programs in the arts, engineering & computer science, health & medicine, social impact & leadership, and business.
UConn Pre-College Summer (PCS) is a comprehensive and immersive summer experience designed for high school students seeking to gain college-level academic experience and prepare for the next steps in their academic journey.
We offer over 30 different courses that include Pre-Med, Engineering, Pharmacy, Animal Sciences, Business, Fine Arts, Education, and Liberal Arts & Sciences. Most courses are exploratory which allows young people to take risks while deciding next steps after high school. We offer some credit-bearing options.
We believe deeply in preparing students with the “what’s next” in our program. Our workshops are designed for holistic college and career readiness through our three tiered approach. College & Career Readiness, Leadership & Personal Development, and Academic Skills Development. Students will leave with the soft skills for college success and an action plan to obtain admission to the institution of their dreams!
Explore, Create, & Pursue with UConn!
Open to high school students (age 14-17) from all over the country and world, creating a diverse and inclusive community. #SummerAtUConn
Contact us: pcs@uconn.edu
Social media: @UConnPreCollege
UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College
UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College offers 25+ residential and online academic intensives for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in the sciences, humanities and arts. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, unique lab research opportunities, and the #1 ranked campus dining in the U.S. Explore potential majors while working with UMass faculty, and experience life as a UMass student. Topics include sport management, engineering, architecture, animal science & much more.
Contact: precollege@umass.edu | (413) 577-2112
URochester's pre-college not only offers students a wide range of academic programs, but they can also expect to have an unforgettable summer! They’ll join other high-achieving high school students from around the globe on our riverside campus in Upstate New York to:
Explore their interests at a top research institution: Student will take college-level courses taught by supportive professors who are renowned in their fields.
Gain a competitive edge for college admissions: Workshops on college application preparation are built in, so students can be ready sooner.
Students will get an authentic preview of university life.
Find clarity and build confidence for the future with a clearer sense of what students may want to pursue for a career or major.
Select from over 20 programs spanning fields like medicine, business, engineering.
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Viswise Academy & SCISS
Viswise Academy is a global education organization offering programs in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, and AI-enhanced learning. SCISS is its flagship international summer program, located in Springfield, Massachusetts.
SCISS provides immersive 2-week boarding programs for students in Grades 4–12, combining academic enrichment, real-world projects, and leadership development. Students build critical thinking, communication, and AI application skills, learning how to use artificial intelligence for research, analysis, and presentations.
Our students have won top awards in major international competitions, including the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition and the Diamond Challenge.
SCISS Programs:
Wall Street Investment Program (Grades 8–12)
Students learn the fundamentals of investing and financial markets, including asset classes, stock analysis, portfolio management, financial modeling, and corporate valuation.
Students use AI tools for company research, financial data analysis, and market trend evaluation, and participate in a virtual investment competition, managing simulated portfolios and presenting their investment strategies.
Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program (Grades 6–12)
This program develops entrepreneurial mindset and leadership through the complete startup process, including idea generation, user research, market analysis, business model design, and product development.
Students apply AI tools for user insights, competitor research, business planning, and pitch deck creation, and conclude the program with a startup pitch challenge.
Elite Leadership, Arts & English Program (Grades 4–12)
Students develop communication, confidence, and creativity through public speaking, debate, English immersion, leadership training, and arts & music activities.
Students also use AI tools for writing, speech preparation, content creation, and presentations, strengthening language skills and leadership presence.
Washington Square Academy is a day school in Newton for Gifted & Talented students in Grades 4 - 8, with summer course offerings for students in Grades 6 - 12. We provide AP-level academic instruction with an emphasis on creativity and problem-solving. Philanthropy is also central to our mission. WSA students are encouraged to develop empathy, resilience, and strong character in preparation for leadership roles now and in the future. Summer course offerings are designed to inform, enrich, and delight, while also giving students an academic head start on the school year ahead. Check out our course offerings.
Grades 6-8:
Session I (June 16 – June 27) The Science & Artistry of Chemistry: Learn the Foundations of Chemistry With an Eye to Its Artistic Beauty!
Session II (July 7 – July 18) Art Appreciation Through Writing: Improve Composition Skills While Studying Masterpieces of Art.
Session III (July 21 – August 1) The Building Blocks of Life: Animal & Plant Biology.
Grades 9-12:
All Sessions: August 4 – August 22
Mornings: Get Ready For AP* Biology
Afternoons: Get Ready for AP* US History
Mornings: Get Ready For AP* Physics
Afternoons: The College Essay: Brainstorm, draft, and edit with guidance from the experts.
*Get Ready for AP courses are not affiliated with the College Board.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Summer Programs
WPI is offering three summer programs focused on building STEM networks, exploring cutting-edge technology, and hands-on learning. Participants will connect with peers from around the world and WPI community members while engaging in classroom and lab projects. The programs offered in 2026 are:
Ignite – Grades 6 – 8, a series of 1-week commuter programs geared towards helping students begin their exploration of a STEM topic. Programs run weekly in July.
Launch - Grades 9 – 11. 1-week commuter program, taught by WPI faculty and TAs that is designed to immerse students in a college-like experience.
Frontiers - Grades 10 – 12, A non-credit, two-week residential program. Students will learn alongside peers from around the globe, sample a STEM or business major and humanities, arts, or business minor, engage in a college readiness program, and explore what WPI’s campus has to offer outside of the classroom.
Detailed overviews of all programs can be found via the on-demand info sessions located on WPI’s Summer Programs home page.