Summer Programs

Summer Programs for Teens

Whether it’s an overnight precollege program, a local day camp, or a sleepaway adventure experience, summer programs for teens are a great to pursue new interests, improve existing skills, and make new friends outside of the classroom.

On this page, we’ve collected and curated some of the best summer programs for students in middle and high school. These one-of-a-kind programs come in all shapes and sizes — some are academically focussed, others are skills-based, and still others are similar to a traditional summer camp experience. However, all of these programs offer vital enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.

What Is A Summer Program?

Summer programs allow teens to find opportunities to gain experience and build their resume outside of the traditional learning framework. Taking place in between school years, there are all kinds of different summer programs, from academic programs to outdoor adventure camps and everything in between! What they all have in common however, is a focus on real, out-of-the-classroom enrichment.

For many students, summer programs can also serve as a “trial run” of sorts for adult life. A summer program can confirm whether or not a student is actually passionate about a certain topic. It can also reveal whether or not they’re ready to spend extended time away from the house. In short, summer programs are a fantastic way to explore and expand one’s interests while also offering numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How Do I Find Summer Programs?

On this page, you can browse all of our available summer programs at once, filtering and sorting them as you like. Using the options on the left side of the screen, you can narrow down your search until you find the perfect program for you. You have the option to filter by delivery method, location, cost, length, start date and more. For more information on summer programs, check out TeenLife’s brand new 2022 Guide to Summer Programs!