OUT NOW: TeenLife’s Guide to Gap Year Programs 2024!
TeenLife is excited to announce our 2023 Guide to Summer Programs!
Use the filters below to get a better look at all of the opportunities that are featured in it.
You can filter by cost, interest, entering grade, start date and more. There’s sure to be a summer program that matches you or your teen’s interests! We can’t wait to hear about your summer!
Want to reach out to the programs in our latest Guide to Summer Programs? Reach out to the Online Summer Programs, Main Summer Programs, and Middle School Summer Programs!
Combine education and travel, to make the most of your summer. Students live in a beautiful college at Cambridge University, and study courses to prepare them for college. There are multiple trips to explore England and an optional Paris trip...(more)
Arcos Journeys Abroad is a premier summer study abroad program for high school students. It is the division of Arcos Learning Abroad dedicated to working with participants ages 14 to 18 years of age. Join us for the summer of your life!..(more)
Designed for high school students who are curious about starting a career in architecture, interior design, landscape design, and more, The Boston Architectural College’s (BAC) Early College Program helps you launch your future in studying design with leading professionals and peers from around the globe...(more)
Explore the issues that impact the world, make headlines and are important to you. Summer Academy gives students the opportunity to pursue their passions and learn from New York Times journalists and other thought leaders who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Our courses help students develop their intellectual curiosity...(more)
Take part in award-winning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) teen academic virtual programs. These remote programs provide students with hands-on lab experience that is rarely accessible to them in school. ..(more)
Fusion Global Academy (FGA) provides a complete, accredited middle and high school program in a live, one-to-one virtual environment. Our 100% virtual school is open to students nationwide and those outside of the United States who would like to graduate with a U.S. diploma...(more)
Future Physicians America (FPA) helps students achieve their dream of becoming a physician. Taught by board-certified practicing physicians on medical school faculty, FPA programs are especially good for students who want a combined BS/BA-MD program. You'll get hands-on clinical experience, and work on an individual project that will be published in a peer-reviewed pubmed indexed medical journal. We have mentored hundreds of students over the last 20 years!..(more)
Learn how your passion could become a career. Choose a field of study that interests you, and spend a week on Calvin's campus investigating your career options! In the mornings, you'll participate in hands-on sessions led by Calvin faculty. You'll engage directly with people in your field of study through job site visits and career workshop sessions by Calvin's Career Center. Choose the overnight option and experience college living first-hand by staying in the dorms on Calvin's campus...(more)
The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University offers students a fully immersive, creative experience in our state-of-the-art studios for students to bring their stories to life. Led by industry professionals and experienced Penn State faculty, these week-long camps feature hands-on experiences for students interested in Social Media & Content Creation, Broadcast Journalism, and Film Production...(more)
Get outside to study the volcanoes, rocks, streams, forests, ocean and sky of the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn science by experiencing it first hand, up-close and personal. Great summer programs for teens ages 13-17, international students welcome. ..(more)
Looking for a highly interactive exploration of leadership, identity, justice, action, and imagination? Join The Ethical Leadership Experience for an intimate, international 2-week virtual experience as we explore some of the most fascinating open problems outside of the standard curriculum, from robot judges to sustainable futures. Join a global community of ethical leaders that spans 90 years...(more)
Pacific Discovery is a global leader in experiential education, offering transformative gap year and summer programs abroad since 2001. Programs are overland journeys combining authentic immersion, meaningful service, wilderness adventure. Students leave with a deepened sense of their identity, passion, and purpose...(more)
Are you an academically advanced high school student looking for a fast-paced college-level learning experience and a chance to engage with like-minded peers? Summer at Hopkins offers an unrivaled opportunity to learn from Hopkins’ world-renowned instructors and connect with academically oriented students from around the globe...(more)
The Carnegie Mellon Pre-College programs provide learning and development opportunities for high school students both inside and outside of the classroom. ..(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 while learning life skills within a safe and trusted environment. Teen programs are about adventures, personal growth, fun activities and new friends...(more)
We welcome a diverse community of young artists to our beautiful hillside campus for unique workshops where students are inspired to express their truest selves through art. With more than 20 workshops to choose from, students spend four weeks in a tight-knit, supportive community. We stress the importance of practice, exploration and finding joy in art-making, which organically leads to a portfolio that is an authentic representation of a student’s passion, skill and growth. ..(more)
The Boston College Experience (BCE) Six-Week Honors program allows academically qualified rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to enroll for credit in two (2) undergraduate courses during the summer. The courses are online and will run during Boston College Summer Session's Term 2...(more)
Combining intensive Spanish classes, local homestay accommodation, daily cultural activities, and weekend adventure tours, the Teen Spanish Summer Camp fully immerses students in Costa Rica’s culture, language, and natural beauty.Students will not only walk away with an increased confidence in speaking Spanish, but also with a worldly and cultural perspective on life… and an adventure to share with everyone back home!..(more)
This summer, immerse yourself in the fine arts with Ohio University’s Pre-College Programs in the Fine Arts—intensive, hands-on explorations in the Schools of Art + Design, Music, Dance, Film, and Theater. Students aged 14–18 choose from courses in any area of the Fine Arts, work with faculty and visiting artists to improve their skills, hone their creative vision, and create meaningful personal work–all while living on our beautiful campus in Athens, Ohio...(more)
Take your summer to the next level. At Illinois Tech, we offer middle and high school students an opportunity to elevate their summer through Elevate College Prep. Through our one-of-a-kind program, you can take part in more than just a summer college prep programs—you’ll broaden your knowledge and skills through an array of academic offerings, hands-on experiences, and mentorship...(more)
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