Whether it's an overnight precollege program, a local day camp, or sleepaway camp, attending a summer program is a fantastic way to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends. TeenLife has researched and curated the best summer activities and the best programs for teens in middle and high school. These one-of-a-kind programs tend to focus on specific pursuits like becoming a camp counselor or attending sports camps, academic summer sessions, art and theatre camps, high school science summer programs, study abroad, and more.
Summer programs for high school students allow teens to find opportunities to gain experience and build a resume. Teen summer educational programs are great for improving a teen’s knowledge base in a specialized area while providing the teen with a way to experience a subject that he or she may love. These educational summer programs for teens are perfect for exploring interests and choosing a future subject matter to specialize in.
College campus summer programs for teens allow high schoolers to experience living on a college campus, which can prepare them for college. Precollege summer programs for high school students are a great experience that can help the teen choose a college. Because teen precollege summer programs are typically on campus and away from home, teens gain new skills while meeting others who may be attending the same college later.
Travel For Teens believes that summer travel should be both fun and enriching. We offer cultural exploration, community service, language, and photography as well as ... (more)
The ACLU Advocacy Institute Virtual Program will bring high school students together to participate in a unique learning experience for the next generation of social ... (more)
Our two-week pre-college online courses bring the international art world directly to students for an unforgettable and interactive learning experience. (more)
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and ... (more)
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Erin Moses,
Summer Camp Director,
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Camp Ocean Pines.
Our Teen Adventure trips are designed to take the magic of Camp Ocean Pines on every single adventure. Teen have the opportunity to travel throughout ... (more)
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Nancy Finn,
Director Marketing and Communications,
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Boston Architectural College: Summer Programs.
Curious about design, a career in architecture, interior design, landscape design or working on a portfolio for college admissions? The Virtual Summer Academy at Boston ... (more)
High School Honors provides an opportunity for academically motivated rising high school juniors and seniors to experience undergraduate life, while earning college credit. (more)
Every summer, Smith College welcomes more than 250 young women in high school who want to pursue their academic interests in and outside of the ... (more)
YPI Summer Camp for the Creative Arts is a two-week, coed, residential program for young people ages 10-18 who wish to explore with Master Teachers ... (more)
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Owen Hooper
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University of South Florida Summer Programs.
Get a Head Start on Your College Career! USF Pre-College is offering online opportunities for high school students to engage with USF Faculty in an academic ... (more)
Learn a language abroad on the adventure of a lifetime. You will see the world, experience a new culture, and make friends from 100 countries ... (more)
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Jeanette Snider,
Director, Smith Summer Programs,
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University of Maryland: Robert H. Smith School of Business Summer Programs.
You don’t need to be an athlete or performer to have a great career in sports and entertainment. The Smith Sports and Entertainment Business Program ... (more)
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Lesley Nichols,
Executive Director, Professional Studies & Special Programs,
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Emerson College: Summer Programs.
Emerson College Pre-College Programs are still accepting applications and will transition to an online format for summer 2020. Enjoy summer in one of our challenging ... (more)
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Hilary Becker,
Marketing Strategist,
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Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS).
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a summer academic enrichment program that provides academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8–11 with intensive study ... (more)
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and ... (more)
Yale Young Global Scholars Program invites students from over 125 countries and all 50 U.S. states to spend two weeks at Yale University attending an ... (more)
Girls ages 10–15 tap into the power of technology, exploring leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact along the way. Ideas take shape in a unique, coffee ... (more)
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Beth Johns-Thomas,
Director of Summer Programs,
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BC High School Summer Programs.
BC High Summer Programs is open to girls and boys entering grades 5-12. We offer sports camps, academic courses, credit recovery classes, and specialty programs. ... (more)
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Julie Richter,
Interim Director, NIAHD,
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William & Mary Pre-College Programs.
NIAHD has decided that we cannot safely offer the Summer 2020 Pre-College Program. Our top priority is the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, ... (more)
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Dorey Veron,
Director of Early Engagement Programs,
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Adelphi University: High School & Pre-College Programs.
Pre-College, Personalized. Come to Adelphi this summer. Live on campus. Take an amazing class. Make new friends. Earn college credits. All in our summer program ... (more)
Located in Potosi, MO, Camp Lakewood's overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17 provides a well-rounded experience for campers by getting them outdoors having fun ... (more)
For over 30 years, the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) has invited a select group of outstanding high school students to participate in its fast-paced, ... (more)
This summer, teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills, and join a community of 450,000 alumni who are ... (more)
Phillips Academy Summer Session offers a rigorous, engaging academic program for middle and high school students, with day- and boarding programs available on its 500-acre ... (more)
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Aleschia Johnson- Velasquez,
Director,
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Barnard Pre-College Programs.
Immerse yourself in an online summer learning experience with other bold and brilliant young women from around the world! Summer 2020 Pre-College Programs are being ... (more)
Summer of Art is a four-week college preparation program for art & design. The program is designed to develop your artistic and creative skills. Serious ... (more)
Boston University presents a once-in-a-lifetime experience for high school students interested in journalism or writing to expand their news reporting skills, experience college life and ... (more)
Leaders 4 Social Change (4SC) is a set of two week-long workshops for middle school students on leadership, communication, decision-making, and advocacy. The workshop aims ... (more)
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Jane Bybee
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Boston Leadership Institute.
Take part in award-winning summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) teen academic programs. These online courses are offered: Pre-Med Task Force; Forensics; Origins of Mental ... (more)
This summer, experience the excitement of college life at Georgetown University. Our Summer High School Programs offer the opportunity to live on campus, explore a ... (more)
Each summer Harvard welcomes over 2,700 academically exceptional students who experience college life at Harvard. Students live in Harvard dorms, commute, or take online courses. ... (more)
Explore future study and career interests at Australia’s #1 university, ranked #26 in the world. Enroll for 1 – 2 weeks in STEM, humanities, business, ... (more)
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Amy Lacey-Plumley,
Director of Digital Marketing and Media Relations,
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Appalachian Mountain Club Teen Wilderness Adventures.
We offer exciting, rewarding outdoor adventure education for youth ages 12-18 ranging in length from 5-20 days. Teen Wilderness Adventures combine one or more outdoor ... (more)
iBme Retreats and Courses are a one-of-a-kind online experience. iBme retreats helps reduce stress and cope with normal school, life, and social demands in a self-empowering way. ... (more)
Summer@Brown offers more than 200 non-credit courses reflecting the wide range of Brown University’s Open Curriculum, and puts students in contact with ways of thinking, ... (more)
Students conduct biological research and explore the extremely hot topic of synthetic biology. This field aims to identify genes that cause genetic diseases, providing a ... (more)
USPA offers summer programs that give passionate and talented students the opportunity to hone their craft with the best professionals in the country while seeing ... (more)
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
SAIC's Early College Program is a great way to earn college credit and explore your passion for art at one of the most historically significant ... (more)
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Ned Clark,
Vice President & Program Director,
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Travel for Teens.
Join us this summer as we seek incredible experiences in five equally breathtaking national parks in the USA! This 11-day program includes action-acked adventure activities ... (more)
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Cristina Ovalles,
Program Manager,
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Boston University Summer Term.
Boston University Summer Term High School Programs invites you to preview the college experience at one of the world’s top universities in one of the ... (more)
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Casey Howard,
Admission Officer,
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Exploration Summer Programs.
All Exploration Summer Programs offer a unique and supportive learning environment that builds independence and teaches creative thinking. Led by a dynamic and engaging teaching ... (more)
For two weeks, immerse yourself in the excitement of college life and new academic challenges at Boston University through our residential summer program for rising ... (more)
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and ... (more)
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Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD).
Center for Talent Development's Summer Program has earned global recognition as a premiere learning experience. Academically talented students enjoy academic challenge through fast-paced enrichment, honors, and Advanced ... (more)
The Reach Cambridge experience from the comfort of your own home. A one-to-one course and tutor dedicated to you and your future, delivered online for 12-18 ... (more)
Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can earn college credit in undergraduate classes ... (more)
Baruch Leadership Academy is a dynamic and interactive summer program that brings talented students from around the world to study in the heart of NYC. ... (more)
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Carma DiCianni,
Director of Student Operations,
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The Blackbird Academy.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC & RECORDING SUMMER CAMPS in Nashville, TN. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: High School age musicians, music lovers, band members, singer, songwriters. All of ... (more)
UMass Amherst is a top research university located in the scenic Pioneer Valley. We offer courses in all kinds of topics with outstanding faculty. Our ... (more)
Acadia Institute of Oceanography's Advanced Sessions are pre-college summer courses offered to students age 15-19 who have completed one year of high school science, preferably ... (more)
The Brown Leadership Institute believes that young people are already making powerful contributions to their communities, and, through participation in this program, no matter your ... (more)
Are you a sophomore or junior in high school considering a career in medicine or bio-medical research? The Emory Pre-College Program is the perfect setting ... (more)
Summer Discovery is the leading pre-college program. For more than four decades we've been family-owned, operated, and supervised. We have collaborative partnerships with 15 of the world’s ... (more)
Study abroad in high school. Explore a new culture. Gain pre-college academic experience. Hone language abilities. Take on an engaging program abroad to start earning ... (more)
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Erin Sneller
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Oregon State University: Precollege Programs.
Oregon State University: School of Arts & Communication (SAC) Academy offers an online version of our JumpstART precollege program. JumpstART provides students ages 14-18 with ... (more)
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Ned Clark,
Director,
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Travel for Teens.
Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. That’s iD Coding & AI Academy, our two-week, pre-collegiate program for teens ... (more)
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Nadira Williams,
Director,
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Engineering Summer Academy at Penn.
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn offers a unique summer opportunity for a select group of motivated and talented high school students. Experience rigorous and ... (more)
Summer Academy Online gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to pursue their passions and study with experts in the fields of journalism, media, ... (more)
The Summer Academy offers participants a rich experience reading and discussing original texts in lively conversations led by St. John's faculty. Through collaborative inquiry, students ... (more)
Ready to build your college portfolio, learn something new, or explore an area in communication that you’ve never had an opportunity to before? American University ... (more)
This isn’t summer camp. It’s a one-of-a-kind deep dive into the world of video game design, development, and production—all on a prestigious university campus. In ... (more)
Get a head start on college by earning credits from Cornell online! You can choose from dozens of regular university courses, work with a Cornell faculty ... (more)
Wake Forest University’s Online Immersion Program offers flexible, online courses in Medicine and Business for high school students. You’ll learn from Wake Forest University or ... (more)
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Ashley Wilson-Okimoto,
Director of Summer Programs,
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Loyola Marymount University: Pre-College Summer Programs.
Explore how biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering intersect to inform urban ecologists on the ever evolving threats that face local environments. (more)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and informed by the most recent guidance from state and local authorities, we have made the difficult decision to cancel ... (more)
Software startup vibes. Peer collaboration. Elite staff. Intensive curriculum. A prestigious university setting. That’s iD Coding & AI Academy, our two-week, pre-collegiate program for teens ... (more)
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Ned Clark,
Vice President & Program Director,
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Travel for Teens.
BE MORE THAN A TRAVELER! Global Routes is a pioneer in the world of immersive international programming for high school students. Our transformative program model combines ... (more)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: After careful consideration and comprehensive discussions with many who are deeply invested in the health and education of our students, we have decided that ... (more)
The Sally Ride Science Junior Academy summer program offers science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) workshops for students entering the 4th-12th grade. Students will assume ... (more)
The exclusive ISSOS summer school program offers high school students from all over the world (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment ... (more)
In light of recent events and in support of the health and safety of our students, our instructors, and our staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, ... (more)
LanguageBird® creates a community of learners who master speaking new languages with confidence. Students connect one-to-one with an engaged instructor for accredited, self-paced language learning ... (more)
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Keeran Hariprasad,
Assistant to Dean of Architecture,
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Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The SummerFAB program at the Wentworth Institute of Technology connects thinking of architecture to making architecture. Students experience in a short time frame all phases ... (more)
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Lauren Nwagboli,
Enrollment Manager,
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XRTerra.
The High School Introductory VR Developer Program is a 6-week program teaches students the elements of immersive experience design while learning to use Unity, an ... (more)
Want to learn cutting-edge science from professional researchers working hands-on with stem cells in a biotech research lab? We offer this and more! Pathways to Stem ... (more)
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David Lowitz
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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC).
At the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) take part in exciting hands-on workshops and simulations as your explore a future in one of today's most ... (more)
Wellesley's one week Pre-College Exploratory Workshops are recommended for domestic high school women entering 9th to 12th grade. Explore one topic of interest in a ... (more)
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Jane Bybee,
Founding Partner,
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Boston Leadership Institute.
Take part in our award-winning summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) teen academic programs. Gifted students will engage in experimental research & take exciting field ... (more)
We have a summer in Storrs for you! UConn's Pre-College Summer, Pre-Med: Medical Anthropology and Global Health course provides high school students the opportunity to ... (more)
This summer, don't distance yourself from learning! Pittsburgh’s only Downtown University, Point Park is proud to offer an array of FREE webinars for students of ... (more)
SCI-Arc's Design Immersion Days (DID) is a 3-week online summer program that introduces high school students of varying backgrounds to design and architecture. The intention ... (more)
Illinois Tech offers year-round opportunities for high school students to explore their intellectual curiosity in STEM. This summer, flex your skills in game design and ... (more)
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Thomas Patterson,
Program Director,
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Duke University Youth Programs.
Duke Youth Programs, a part of Duke University Continuing Studies, has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 35 years. This summer ... (more)
This Summer, study at Brown University, an Ivy known for its embrace of independent thinkers, and be part of an increasingly diverse and inclusive community ... (more)
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The Brown Precollege Team
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Brown University Pre-College Programs.
All courses for this program are being offered online for the Summer of 2020. Summer@Brown Courses for English Language Learners (ELL) are two-week courses, offered in ... (more)
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Katherine Brand
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CESA Languages Abroad.
CESA Languages Abroad offers summer teenage courses in France, Spain, Germany and Japan. We know all of our language colleges personally and can draw on years ... (more)
Led by distinguished Stanford professors, Stanford Summer Humanities Institute lets rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of humanities. ... (more)
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The Brown Pre-College Program Team
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Brown University Pre-College Programs.
Brown’s pre-college online courses are rigorous, active learning experiences designed and led by Brown’s innovative, dedicated instructors for high school students around the world. (more)
Discover the World of Communication at American University offers interactive workshops for students entering grades 9-12 where you will learn to build a digital portfolio, ... (more)
Summer Academy Online gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to pursue their passions and study with experts in the fields of journalism, media, ... (more)
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The Brown Pre-College Program Team
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Brown University Pre-College Programs.
Academically ready rising or graduated high school seniors are invited to apply to Brown's Summer Pre-Baccalaureate Program, a selective program designed to engage college-ready high ... (more)
Your request will be sent directly to
Alison Koo,
Camp Director,
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INTO PREP.
INTO PREP is a premier college preparatory program that has helped students get into schools of their dreams for nearly a decade. Situated on Bryn Mawr ... (more)
We have a summer in Storrs for you! UConn Pre-College Summer's Pre-Med: Human Anatomy and Physiology course provides high school students the opportunity to explore ... (more)
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Office of Extended Studies
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University of Maryland: Office of Extended Studies.
Discover the challenge, excitement, and independence of campus life at the University of Maryland with Terp Young Scholars-Online. With other academically talented high school students, ... (more)
Wagner College’s Summer Pre-College Program provides students with an unforgettable experience in one of the most exciting cities in the world - New York. (more)
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Pre-College Advising
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Brown University Pre-College Programs.
The Wagner College Summer Pre-College Program provides students with an unforgettable experience in one of the most exciting cities in the world - New York. (more)
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