Middle and high school students can find a wide range of summer programs in Los Angeles, from traditional summer camps to pre-college academics on college campuses. Some of these programs may offer a residential option but all welcome day students. Students can learn a language; discover STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); work on stage or behind the scenes in theater; make a film; do community service; or learn to surf, among other activities. Some programs offer internships to high school students in the Los Angeles area.
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 and cultural discovery. Choose from 14 languages. Engage with native speakers live via video chat on your schedule...(more)
Loyola Marymount University offers a unique 2022 summer program with courses that range from Acting for the Camera to Entrepreneurship. Be sure to check our site for additional program details. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Explore how biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering intersect to inform urban ecologists on the ever evolving threats that face local environments. LMU's Summer Pre-College applications are currently closed. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
The "Political Science: Race Relations" program will focus on political and social issues that Black and Latinx groups, as well as their Asian and White counterparts, encounter -grounding political issues around theories of contact and group positioning, among others. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
In addition to camera basics, students will learn about working with lighting, microphones and editing programs. Daily opportunities to perform on camera, review the takes and have one’s work critiqued are supplemented with script analysis and discussions on crafting strong acting choices. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Learn innovative business concepts through a variety of in-class and on-site lessons, panel discussions and group work! 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
This course is designed to introduce students to the practice and techniques of costume, and set design for theatre and film. LMU's Pre-College Summer Program applications are currently closed. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Spend the summer learning about the history of comics and graphic novels, and creating your own comic! This course will provide an opportunity to explore visual storytelling, learning various genres and comic vocabulary as well as the process of creating comic books. LMU's Pre-College Summer Program applications are currently closed. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Creating media that is socially responsible and highly effective, students in this four week intensive film program will gain experience in production and delve into media literacy. LMU's Pre-College Summer Program applications are currently closed. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Programs outcomes include: explore a passion that drives you and gain insight into your own entrepreneurial spirit, learn how to work closely with peers on group prjects, and gain the leadership skills necessary to be successful in business school and beyond. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Engage in a series of functional art and sculptural design projects. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
Coupled with analytical viewings of movies students will have the chance to discuss the art, craft, and business of being a writer in the film industry. Ideal for the highly motivated, students should enter this program open to meaningful collaboration, a willingness to offer and receive constructive criticism, and the desire to learn. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
An introduction to the basic principles of visual design, daily lessons will be applied to communication problems involving message and audience. 2022 applications will open November 15, 2021...(more)
