Best Summer Programs for High Schoolers
Top summer programs for high school students ranked by prestige tier and acceptance rate.
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Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences
MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions10-week summer research program for Texas high school seniors interested in allied health careers, featuring hands-on laboratory experience at MD Ande...
Simons Summer Research Program
Simons FoundationSummer research program for high school students conducting original scientific research with faculty mentors.
Dr. Charis Eng Monell Science Apprenticeship Program
Monell Chemical Senses CenterEight-week paid summer research apprenticeship for high school students in biomedical science, with focus on underrepresented groups.
A-LIFT: Director's Apprenticeship Program (IPMLDS)
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryProject-based summer STEM program for 10th-11th graders in Bay Area providing hands-on research, computer science courses, and professional mentoring.
Great American Leadership Program
Ronald Reagan FoundationPremier leadership experience at Pepperdine University in Malibu with exclusive access to Reagan Presidential Library
Brown Pre-Collegiate Program
Brown UniversityPre-collegiate enrichment program for high school students at Brown University
Harvard Summer College Programs for High School Students
Harvard Summer SchoolImmersive summer programs offering college-level academics, credit and non-credit courses, with 2-, 4-, and 7-week options for high school students.
Harvard Summer School High School Programs
Harvard Summer SchoolImmersive summer college programs for high school students offering credit and non-credit courses in 2-, 4-, and 7-week options.
PROMYS Italia
University of PadovaSix-week summer program in mathematics for talented high school students at University of Padova, Italy.
Seattle Children's Summer Scholars Program (SSSP)
Seattle Children's Research InstituteNine-week summer research program for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical and health sciences with mentored research,...
PROMYS
Boston UniversitySix-week summer program for high school students to explore mathematics through number theory in a supportive community with peer mentors and research...
Wolfram High School Summer Research Program
Wolfram ResearchIntensive 2.5-week project-based research program for high school students to advance programming, computational thinking, and AI skills under expert ...
PROMYS - Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
PROMYS6-week intensive summer program in mathematics for highly motivated high school students from the U.S. and around the world.
Summer Science Program (SSP)
SSP InternationalImmersive summer program for high schoolers to learn science, conduct research, and experience college life at top universities.
Canada/USA Mathcamp
MathcampImmersive summer experience for mathematically talented students ages 13-18 from around the world.
TGen Bioscience Leadership Academy
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Two-week intensive bioscience and leadership program for Arizona high school students focusing on biomedical research, precision medicine, and STEM pr...
Mathcamp Qualifying Quiz
MathcampA 5-10 problem qualifying quiz for Mathcamp summer program application, designed to assess mathematical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Great American Leadership Program 2026 Summer Sessions
Ronald Reagan FoundationSummer leadership program for high school students focused on American leadership and civic education.
Wolfram Summer Research Institute
Wolfram ResearchSummer research program for students to develop original computational projects under mentorship from Stephen Wolfram and experts.
Summer Science Program (SSP International)
SSP International, Inc.Five-week residential summer research experience in astrophysics, biochemistry, bacterial genomics, and synthetic chemistry for high school juniors.
Mathcamp
MathcampResidential summer math program for high school students featuring advanced mathematics classes, problem-solving, and community-based learning.
Harvard Summer School
Harvard UniversityImmersive summer programs offering 300+ college-level courses for high school students, taught by Harvard faculty with on-campus and online options.
Mathcamp 2026
Mathcamp34th summer mathematics camp at Champlain College in Burlington, VT for high school students
Berkeley Lab Summer 2026 High School Programs
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySummer STEM internship and educational programs including quantum computing, data science, and research apprenticeships for high school students.
Summer Science Program (SSP) - University Partnerships
SSP InternationalImmersive residential summer research programs for high school students at partner universities, offering hands-on scientific experiences with leading...
Summer Science Program - Campus Living
Summer Science ProgramFive-week residential summer program for high school students featuring research, lectures, and community living on college campuses.
SSP International
SSP InternationalInternational summer program for high school students focusing on STEM and global engagement
Horizons
Hack ClubA summer program for high school students to learn computer science and build projects with mentorship from industry professionals.
Brown University Pre-College Programs
Brown UniversitySummer programs for high school students offered on campus, online, or at domestic and international locations.
Secondary School Program
Harvard Summer School4- or 7-week academic program for motivated high school students to earn college credit in 200+ courses taught by Harvard faculty.
Harvard Pre-College Summer School Program
Harvard UniversityIntensive two-week residential pre-college program offering college-level courses for high school students exploring academic interests before college...
AwesomeMath Summer Program (AMSP)
AwesomeMathIntensive three-week online advanced mathematics training program featuring daily lectures and problem-solving in Algebra, Combinatorics, Geometry, an...
Mason Science ASSIP (Aspiring Scientist Summer Internship Program) and Aspiring Inventors Programs
George Mason University - College of ScienceHighly competitive summer research internship and innovation fellowship for high school and early undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge scien...
Brown Experiential Education (BEE)
Brown UniversityImmersive, rigorous academic programs combining classroom learning with experiential education at carefully selected locations worldwide.
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - STEM Track
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college courses in STEM fields including biology, environmental studies, marine science, and biotechnology for high school students.
Math League International Summer Tournament
Math LeagueAnnual summer tournament featuring lectures by renowned mathematics professors and Fields medalists.
Institute for Speech and Debate (ISD) - Carolina
Institute for Speech and DebateWeek-long residential and commuter speech and debate summer camp at UNC Chapel Hill with specialized instruction in speech events and debate.
Brown University Pre-Baccalaureate Program
Brown UniversityHighly selective summer program for rising/recent HS seniors to take credit-bearing undergraduate courses alongside Brown students.
STEM for Rising 9th and 10th Graders
Brown University Pre-College ProgramsTwo-week summer STEM program for rising 9th-10th graders featuring hands-on research projects, experiments, and design challenges.
Monell Science Entrepreneurship Program for Healthy Aging (MSEP-HA)
Monell Chemical Senses Center3-week immersive program combining workshops, seminars, and presentation coaching focused on science entrepreneurship and healthy aging.
Reagan Foundation Summer Program 2026
Reagan FoundationSummer program held July 8-10, 2026. Currently accepting waitlist registrations for available spots.
Brown University Pre-College Leadership Institute
Brown UniversityPre-college leadership program offered through Brown University's Pre-College program.
WPI Summer Programs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)Pre-collegiate summer programs in engineering, robotics, music, and other topics for high school students
Congressional Debate
ISD (I Speak and Debate)Students compete in mock legislative sessions, developing leadership and communication skills through bill proposal, research, debate, and voting on c...
Brown Environmental Leadership Labs (BELL)
Brown UniversitySummer program combining environmental studies, ecology, and leadership development for high school students interested in environmental sustainabilit...
ISD (I Speak and Debate)
I Speak and DebatePremier speech and debate summer camp with individualized coaching from top faculty, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Institute for Speech and Debate Summer Programs 2026
Institute for Speech and DebateSummer speech and debate programs including Congressional Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum, Interpretation, Oratory, and Foundations.
Brown Pre-College Programs
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college programs at Brown University offering academic adventures and enrichment for high school students.
Yale Summer Session
Yale UniversityCredit-bearing summer courses taught by Yale faculty for high school students seeking academic enrichment and global connections.
Hack Club Summer of Making 2025
Hack ClubSummer program for high school students focused on making and building projects
Model United Nations Summer Program
Learn Model UNSummer program where students role-play as world leaders, debate current events, and learn public speaking and leadership skills.
Institute for Speech and Debate
Institute for Speech and DebateNationally recognized speech and debate summer camp with day and overnight programs for middle and high school students.
Native American Arts Center - Summer Workshops and Festival
Idyllwild Arts5th annual celebration of Native American arts and culture featuring workshops, performances, and a week-long festival with Indigenous artists and sch...
Extemporaneous Speaking
ISD (Institute for Speech and Debate)2-week residential summer program teaching extemporaneous speaking skills, research, and argumentation for competitive debate.
JCLC & STEM Camps
U.S. Army JROTCImmersive 4-7 day leadership camps at military installations with STEM components including robotics, drone piloting, coding, and engineering challeng...
Summer@Brown
Brown UniversityOver 230 non-credit college-level courses for high school students, offered in 1-3 week sessions on Brown's campus in Providence, RI.
BU Summer Term
Boston UniversitySummer academic programs at Boston University with 600+ courses across 70 subjects for high school students and others.
Boston University Summer Term
Boston UniversitySummer sessions with 600+ courses across 12 schools and colleges. Six-week sessions available on campus and online.
EntreX Lab Dual Enrollment Program
University of Delaware Horn EntrepreneurshipHigh school dual enrollment program offering entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable design courses with college credit opportunities.
The Model United Nations Institute at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Learn Model UN / Georgetown UniversitySummer Model UN camp at Georgetown University offering daily simulations, leadership training, and debate skills for middle and high school students.
Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp UCLA
Model United Nations InstituteWeek-long summer camp at UCLA for middle and high school students to learn Model UN, public speaking, debate, diplomacy, and global problem-solving th...
Brown Pre-College Online - Leadership Institute
Brown UniversityOnline blended leadership program for high school students focused on social justice advocacy and developing action plans for community change.
Interpretation of Literature
ISD (Institute for Student Development)2-week residential or commuter program teaching students to bring literature to life through performance across multiple interpretation events.
The Model United Nations Institute at Columbia University in New York City
MUN InstituteWeek-long summer camp for middle and high school students featuring Model UN simulations, public speaking training, and global leadership development ...
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Idyllwild ArtsSummer arts camp for teens and children featuring intensive workshops in visual arts, music, dance, film, creative writing, and more.
2025 MUN Institute
MUN InstituteModel UN summer camp for high school students interested in competitive Model UN and international affairs.
Weevil Jumpstart Program
University of Arkansas at MonticelloCollege transition program for first-time freshman providing academic enrichment, mentorship, and 6 college credits.
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - Computer Science & Engineering
Brown UniversityOnline summer courses in computer science and engineering for high school students through Brown's pre-college program.
MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop
MIPA (Michigan Interscholastic Press Association)Five-day residential summer program at Michigan State University for students grades 7-12 to explore journalism and media on campus.
SAGE Summer Camp
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (DOE National Labs)One-week summer camp for Northern California high school students to experience STEM careers through job shadowing, hands-on projects, and mentorship ...
The Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp at Georgetown University
Model United Nations InstituteWeek-long Model UN summer camp at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. for middle and high school students with daily simulations, leadership tra...
Summer@Brown Pre-College Courses
Brown UniversityOnline pre-college courses in medicine, health studies, neuroscience, and public health offered through Brown University's pre-college program.
BU Summer Term High School Programs
Boston UniversityPre-college summer programs for high school students at Boston University with 600+ courses across 70 subjects taught by faculty from 12 schools.
Sacred Heart Network Exchange Program
Carrollton School of The Sacred HeartDomestic and international exchange program allowing students to experience Sacred Heart education at partner schools for 1-4 weeks.
Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops
University of IowaSummer journalism workshops for high school students with scholarships available to offset costs.
Online Summer Problem Solving Course
CEMC (Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing), University of WaterlooOnline course developing mathematical problem-solving ability for high school students interested in mathematics, CS, engineering, or physical science...
BGSU Pre-College Programs
Bowling Green State UniversitySummer camps, workshops, youth athletic clinics, and College Credit Plus program for high school students to earn college credit.
Ignite Their Future - STEM Summer Workshops
ISU (Idaho State University) - Center for Excellence in Teaching and ResearchIn-person STEM summer camp with hands-on activities, multiple tracks, and competition opportunities for students
Brown University Pre-College Summer Programs - Writing & Literature Courses
Brown UniversitySummer pre-college courses in creative writing, English, world literature, and communications offered in hybrid and on-campus formats.
Bay Coding Club STEAM Camps
Bay Coding ClubK-12 STEAM camps during holidays offering coding, game design, and AI education with hands-on learning.
Summer Academy Camps
University of Georgia60+ hands-on STEAM and career exploration camps for middle and high school students at UGA Athens and Tifton locations.
Bearcat Debate Institute
McKendree University Speech & DebateSummer debate camp offering Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and novice tracks with practice debates, drills, and a camp tournament.
Wildcat Speech and Debate Camp
K-State Olathe CampusSummer speech and debate camp offering debate in AM and speech/forensics in PM with flexible half-day or full-day options.
Spirit of Math Summer Camps
Spirit of MathOnline and in-person summer math camps for Grades 2-9 featuring problem-solving, advanced concepts, and competition prep.
MUN Institute Summer Camp
MUN InstituteVirtual and on-campus Model UN summer programs for ages 9-18, building public speaking, debate, and leadership skills through diplomatic simulations.
Saint Mary's College Summer Session
Saint Mary's College of California5-week and 10-week college courses for high school students, June-August 2026, both online and in-person.
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) Summer Programs
National Student Leadership ConferenceHands-on summer leadership programs for high school students with experiential learning focus.
Marine Discovery Center Summer Adventure Camps
Marine Discovery CenterWeek-long summer camps (June-August) featuring marine science, boat exploration, island trips, and environmental activities for youth.
IEA Academy
Educational AdvancementSummer STEM and enrichment courses for middle/high school students including robotics, astronomy, architecture, science experiments, and mythology.
AquaCamps
The Florida AquariumScience-based summer and school year camps for kids ages 3-18 featuring hands-on learning, animal encounters, and aquatic education.
Davidson Young Scholars Program - Summer Opportunities
Davidson Institute for Talent DevelopmentFree summer programs for profoundly gifted students, including camps, summit, and Young Scholars events.
The STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Whispering Cedars
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX)Year-round STEM programs for girls including robotics, coding, botany, chemistry, and science of music through camps, workshops, and field trips.
Original Oratory and Informative Speaking
ISD (I Speak and Debate)2-week residential or commuter program where students write and deliver 10-minute original speeches from memory, developing their voice and persuasive...