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Quinnipiac’s summer programs & camps are designed to provide more than just the chance to explore your interests, but a means to expand your skills and accomplishments using project-based experiential learning. Programs operate over one to two weeks on all 3 of our campuses, across 600 acres in Hamden and North Haven, Connecticut with both commuter and resident attendence available...(more)
The Healthcare Career Exploration Academy is designed for high school students who want to learn about career opportunities within allied health professions, gain certification in health-related skills, and earn two credits that will transfer to Quinnipiac University...(more)
Business education at Quinnipiac is distinctly different. Our outstanding faculty, many with industry experience, provides real world classroom experiences of the highest quality. Small classes from freshmen through senior year, provide students with a consistent supportive and stimulating learning environment. As a Quinnipiac business student you will get to know your faculty and your peers...(more)
Ever wonder how Barbie became the biggest movie of the year? Or how the March For Our Lives changed the debate on gun violence forever? In this one-week boot camp, attendees will learn how to combine the power of public relations and social media as they work for an actual client alongside a public relations professional...(more)
Do you love science but can’t decide which branch of science is your favorite? Do ancient civilizations, geological rock formations, engines, chemical reactions, the nervous system, and solar system excite you? The Physical and Life Sciences Exploration Academy introduces high school students to a variety of disciplines and fields to make it easier to decide which degree program matches their skills and interests...(more)
This 2-week program provides a deep, 360-degree understanding of how computer and digital information works, its connection to the field of cybersecurity and how you can protect yourself and your information. This program will help build the foundation and concepts to later pursue studying and preparing to take the official Certified Hacker Analyst certification exam, sponsored by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies (ISECOM)...(more)
Modern Storytelling: Movie-Making is open to high school students of all abilities who dream of telling important stories across different media platforms. Participants will learn how to create film and shows in our on-campus production studio, where they will develop, shoot, edit and share their stories using our field camera equipment and editing labs...(more)
This one-week intensive program for high school students offers hands-on learning in medical microbiology, including culturing microbes, analyzing results, and diagnosing infectious diseases. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the functions and importance of the human microbiome in health and disease and will learn more about the topics of antibiotic resistance and disease outbreaks...(more)
Introduction to Photography is perfect for high-school students looking to upgrade their photography skills. This 1-week program provides an immersive, hands-on digital photography curriculum focused on both the creative and the technical, as well as post-production editing techniques to make your photos shine. ..(more)
Embark on an exploration of the Graphic and Interactive Design realm by delving into the intricacies of designing posters, websites, apps and animations — the very elements that capture your attention. Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating a diverse range of projects, from printed posters and banner animations to apps, websites and more...(more)
This program is designed for high school students who want to learn about the rapidly growing field of data science. Data science is an interdisciplinary field that uses math, statistics, and computer programming to analyze data, detect patterns, solve problems, and influence the decisions we make. A foundation in data science is useful for a wide range of careers found in almost every industry!..(more)
Come explore the industry of sports journalism. Sports journalism professionals lead this program with the focus of helping students get hands-on experience as sports journalists while developing an understanding of potential career opportunities. You will collaborate with other high school students to develop your own stories by writing, recording, editing and producing sports-related journalism...(more)
This series of summer experiences takes high school students out of the classroom and gives them a front-row seat to the natural world. Throughout each 1-week camp, our instructors provide hands-on learning experiences on our campus and across the street at Sleeping Giant State Park...(more)
At Quinnipiac, you'll find over 100 undergraduate programs and over 30 graduate programs including those in health and medicine. You can study Behavioral Neuroscience, Biomedical Marketing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Global Public Health, Medical Imaging, Nursing, Psychology, and more. Then continue your education at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine where we are committed to teaching patient-centered medicine...(more)
This 2-week summer program introduces high school students to academic game design and eSports as potential career paths. Participants will spend the mornings learning the process of brainstorming, designing, developing and testing games before shifting their attention in the afternoons and focusing on how to participate in and manage eSports teams and competitions...(more)
An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to three core values: high-quality academic programs, a student-oriented environment and a strong sense of community. The University prepares undergraduates for achievement and leadership...(more)
In partnership with the Connecticut Invention Convention, middle school students from across the US will have the opportunity to dive deep into the invention and entrepreneurship process, from problem definition through ideation to a design and prototype. The camp will culminate with the exciting Invention Convention event where students will present their inventions. ..(more)
