Summer Programs
2013 Summer Law Camp
Free one day Law camp sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona for High School students. Click Here for Application.
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Academy offers four-week and two-week summer intensives. Information is available at www.aada.org
The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program. February deadline. See Mrs. Miller in the counseling office for details. http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/
The American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy
A 7-Day law enforcement training program for teenagers ages 11-17 that have an interest in and may be planning for a career in law enforcement. http://www.orgsites.com/az/legionalleca/
Arizona Ag Discovery Program – 2 week summer program for 14-17 yr. olds
AgDiscovery is an outreach program to help teenagers learn about careers in plant and animal science and wildlife management. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture. Applications and brochures are available on www.asphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery
Arizona State University – César E. Chávez Leadership Institute (CCLI)
CCLI is a high energy, interactive one-week leadership program at ASU for sophomores and juniors. Selected students participate is workshops, exploring higher education, develop leadership skills, and participate in a community service project while living on the ASU campus. http://outreach.asu.edu/ccli
Arizona State University - College of Technology and Innovation
Startup Academy is an immersive entrepreneurship experience open to juniors and seniors from any Arizona high school. Students will propose ideas, vote to select the best ideas, form teams, and develop the selected ideas into viable business models under the guidance of CTI faculty and experienced entrepreneurship mentors. technology.asu.edu/startupacademy
Arizona State University - Community Connect Summer Programs
Arizona State University has 73 summer programs for kids, teens and adults. Browse by grade level, category or see a complete list of programs. http://community.asu.edu/summer/
Arizona State University - Be an Engineer for a Week
Arizona State University The Summer Engineering Experience, SEE@ASU, is a one week immersion into the world of engineering and the university campus experience for high school juniors. You'll visit labs, meet faculty and work on team projects to solve real problems. hthttp://engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/seeasu.html
Arizona State University - Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program
The JBMSHP is an intense program that allows students to take university-level math courses at ASU during the summer while residing on the Tempe campus. The program pays all student expense including housing, meals, tuition, and supplies. An application is required. See Ms. Cramer in the counseling office for more information.
http://mshp.asu.edu/summer-program
Arizona State University – Reading Skills and speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults
Programs are offered for children 4 yr of age and entering Kindergartners and for grades 1st through 12th, college students and adults. Tuition and material fees vary by program level. Please Ask about our family discount. Programs meet once a week and are available in Northeast and Northwest Phoenix and Glendale. For more information or to register call 1-800-978-9596 or pick up a flyer in the counseling office.
ASU Ira A Fulton Schools of Engineering Programs
For rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and will introduce participants to engineering fields involved with all aspects of transportation. This program is available at no cost to selected participants.
ASU Summer Engineering Experience for Juniors
SEE@ASU, will run for one week, twice in July, and is for soon to be Seniors in high school. Students will get a taste of the university experience, visit research labs, meet faculty and work on team projects to solve real problems. Both programs will provide participants with opportunity to learn about professional opportunities in various fields of engineering. Interested parties can access information through our summer program website http://engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/seeasu.html
ASU Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults
For more information or to Register
Call 1-800-470-3728
ASU Summer Transportation Institute
Learn what it takes to make traffic flow in a safe and effective way Spend three weeks, June 2-June 21, 2013 (excluding weekends), on the ASU Tempe campus and learn how traffic engineers plan and maintain our systems of transportation around the state.
Tour locations and traffic systems not typically accessible to the general public
Meet with professional engineers from around the state
Learn what engineers do to make our transportation system work effectively and safely
Engineers make a world of difference and you might find a career opportunity that you never knew existed.
See what ADOT has to say about the ASU STI program
This opportunity could pave the way to your future. Participation in the Summer Transportation Institute is free of charge.
To apply for this opportunity:
You will need to be a next-year junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
A letter of recommendation from your counselor, science or math teacher.
An essay—maximum of 300 words—to explain why you want to participate in this program. Please include any relevant information, such as your interest in transportation planning or issues that you recognize, that have sparked your interest in transportation as a possible career area.
Priority Application Due Date: April 16, 2013
ASU W. P. Carey Fleischer Scholars
The Fleischer Scholars program is a week-long residential program for students entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 2013, aimed at exposing them to various aspects of business education.
Click below to apply:
wpcarey.asu.edu/summerscholar
AZ Central Summer Camps
Search for summer camps in Arizona. Search by city or by type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Music, Religious, Sports & Outdoor, or general. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/kids/summercamps.php
Banner Boswell Medical Center - Junior Volunteer Program
Banner Boswell’s Junior Volunteer program provides teenagers with the opportunity to learn more about health care and give back to the community and our patients. Junior volunteers work in dozens of roles in nearly all departments, including Pharmacy, our Child Development Center, nursing units and even at our coffee bar. The eight-week program is open to young adults age 14 and older. Applications are mailed to interested teens each spring for the summer program. For more information on volunteering, please call Volunteer Services at (623) 876-5387.
Boston University – Summer Programs
High School Honors Program, Research Internship in Science & Engineering, Summer Challenge, Summer Preview
Information and Applications are available at www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
Emory Pre-College Program
The Emory Pre-College Program gives college-bound high school students an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. Applications are available at www.college.emory.edu/pre-college
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
3 non-stop days of fashion, fun, and learning! Not only will you participate in hands-on workshops taught by renowned FIDM Instructors, you'll mix and mingle with industry professionals, giving you the competitive edge you want. Explore exciting careers like Trend Forecaster, Fashion Stylist, Set Designer, Event Planner, Buyer, Fashion Desinger, and Boutique Owner. Check out all 3 days for only $250. http://fidm.edu/en/news+and+events/3+days+of+fashion/ct-days+of+fashion
Hispanic National Bar Foundation
Are you considering a career as an attorney or in the legal field? The Future Latino Leaders Law Camp hosts 25 high school students from around the nation in Washington, D.C. July 13-21, 2013. This is a FREE week-long high impact program. Applications are due March 8, 2013.
Hoby Youth Leadership
HOBY's 2013 seminar season has begun! Be a part of the nation's premiere leadership organization by registering your sophomore for a once in a lifetime experience as a HOBY Ambassador. http://www.hoby.org/
Midwestern University – Arizona Summer Medical Programs for High School Students
http://www.midwestern.edu/azhealthcareersinstitute.html
http://www.midwestern.edu/Glendale_AZ_Campus/Summer_Opportunities.html
Northern Arizona University – STAR Program (Successful Transition and Academic Readiness)
The STAR Program is innovative and exciting and helps NAU freshmen make the important transition from high school to college. All applicants will have to complete the STAR Interest Form found online at www.nau.edu/star
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
The Oxford Advanced Studies Program offers a superb academic curriculum in a range of subjects, taught through stimulating small group seminars and weekly one-on-one tutorials. For more information, visit www.oasp.ac.uk
Paradise Valley Community College
Kids College and Teen College http://www.paradisevalley.edu/ce/
Society of American Military Engineers
The Society of American Military Engineers offers a very unique series of engineering camps designed for High School students who excel in math, science and technical courses and are interested in pursuing engineering in college. These one–week camps are high energy, hands–on events for students from across the country and around the world. The camps are led by a professional staff of engineers from both private industry and the military services. http://samecamps.org/
Southwest High School Scholars
A summer enrichment program for rising high school seniors from CO, NM and AZ. Applicationsare available at www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege
University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix
This is a five-week academic enrichment and health career exploration program for high school students between their junior and senior year.
College level English course
Introduction to Healthcare Fundamentals course
Clinical skills training
Special lectures on health careers
Tours of health care and research facilities
College 101: college and preparation skills and lectures
Apply Online: www.medstar.arizona.edu
University of Arizona Engineering Academy
The Summer Engineering Academy is a week-long residential camp held on the UofA campus. Three sessions are available, open to students entering grades 11 and 12.
Application is available at http://www.engr.arizona.edu/future/index.php?ID=69
University of Arizona Eller College of Mangement
Ernst and Young has teamed with The University of Arizona's Eller College of Mangement Accounting Department to provide students who are underrepresented in undergraduate business classes with an opportunity to explore the business field and become involved in the Eller Community. This program is for high school juniors. Flyer and application are available here.
University of Arizona Summer Opportunities
New Start Summer Program
New Start is a comprehensive, six-week summer bridge program designed to help incoming freshmen succeed in the transition from high school to college.
http://www.newstart.arizona.edu
Summer Engineering Academy
Students who attend the Summer Engineering Academy will investigate careers available in engineering. This is a weeklong residential program for High School students. Cost ~$485| Scholarships available
http://www.engineering.arizona.edu/future
Summer of Excellence
This is a 5-week program for high performing high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students earn college credit. Cost~ $2,000 (room, meals, tuition) Scholarships available
http://soe.honors.arizona.edu/
Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance
This is a 7-week, paid research program for high school sophomores and juniors. Students who are financially, educationally, and/or socially disadvantaged are paid the minimum federal hourly wage for 40 hours a week for the duration of the program.
http://www.ignorance.medicine.arizona.edu
Astronomy Camp
Arizona’s longest running summer camp! This program is for middle and high school students. Campers reside in "Sky Island" environments at the summits of Mt. Lemmon and Kitt Peak National Observatory
http://astronomycamp.org
Business Careers Awareness Program
This is a free program for high school juniors. On campus housing, meals, and transportation are provided.
http://accounting.eller.arizona.edu/bcap/
Camp Architecture
CAMP Architecture is a five-day sequence of highly orchestrated workshops. The program is designed for middle and high school students. Cost: $385 (does not include accommodations or food.)
http://cala.arizona.edu/
Med-Start Program
This is a 5-week program for minority, low income, & first generation students interested in health careers. Students must be High School Juniors.
Approx. $2,100 (Includes registration fees, meals, residence hall, books and supplies.) Financial aid is available
http://www.medstart.arizona.edu
Washington University in St. Louis
Sophomores and Juniors
Washington University's high school summer programs provide academically talented high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year with a unique opportunity-the chance to try out college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living and bonding with fellow students from around the country and the world. As a stduent in our High School Summer Experiences, you will develop important skills to give you a head start toward your college career.
[email protected]
866-209-0691
2013 Summer Law Camp
Free one day Law camp sponsored by the State Bar of Arizona for High School students. Click Here for Application.
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Academy offers four-week and two-week summer intensives. Information is available at www.aada.org
The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program. February deadline. See Mrs. Miller in the counseling office for details. http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/
The American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy
A 7-Day law enforcement training program for teenagers ages 11-17 that have an interest in and may be planning for a career in law enforcement. http://www.orgsites.com/az/legionalleca/
Arizona Ag Discovery Program – 2 week summer program for 14-17 yr. olds
AgDiscovery is an outreach program to help teenagers learn about careers in plant and animal science and wildlife management. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture. Applications and brochures are available on www.asphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery
Arizona State University – César E. Chávez Leadership Institute (CCLI)
CCLI is a high energy, interactive one-week leadership program at ASU for sophomores and juniors. Selected students participate is workshops, exploring higher education, develop leadership skills, and participate in a community service project while living on the ASU campus. http://outreach.asu.edu/ccli
Arizona State University - College of Technology and Innovation
Startup Academy is an immersive entrepreneurship experience open to juniors and seniors from any Arizona high school. Students will propose ideas, vote to select the best ideas, form teams, and develop the selected ideas into viable business models under the guidance of CTI faculty and experienced entrepreneurship mentors. technology.asu.edu/startupacademy
Arizona State University - Community Connect Summer Programs
Arizona State University has 73 summer programs for kids, teens and adults. Browse by grade level, category or see a complete list of programs. http://community.asu.edu/summer/
Arizona State University - Be an Engineer for a Week
Arizona State University The Summer Engineering Experience, SEE@ASU, is a one week immersion into the world of engineering and the university campus experience for high school juniors. You'll visit labs, meet faculty and work on team projects to solve real problems. hthttp://engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/seeasu.html
Arizona State University - Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program
The JBMSHP is an intense program that allows students to take university-level math courses at ASU during the summer while residing on the Tempe campus. The program pays all student expense including housing, meals, tuition, and supplies. An application is required. See Ms. Cramer in the counseling office for more information.
http://mshp.asu.edu/summer-program
Arizona State University – Reading Skills and speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults
Programs are offered for children 4 yr of age and entering Kindergartners and for grades 1st through 12th, college students and adults. Tuition and material fees vary by program level. Please Ask about our family discount. Programs meet once a week and are available in Northeast and Northwest Phoenix and Glendale. For more information or to register call 1-800-978-9596 or pick up a flyer in the counseling office.
ASU Ira A Fulton Schools of Engineering Programs
For rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and will introduce participants to engineering fields involved with all aspects of transportation. This program is available at no cost to selected participants.
ASU Summer Engineering Experience for Juniors
SEE@ASU, will run for one week, twice in July, and is for soon to be Seniors in high school. Students will get a taste of the university experience, visit research labs, meet faculty and work on team projects to solve real problems. Both programs will provide participants with opportunity to learn about professional opportunities in various fields of engineering. Interested parties can access information through our summer program website http://engineering.asu.edu/summerprograms/seeasu.html
ASU Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults
For more information or to Register
Call 1-800-470-3728
ASU Summer Transportation Institute
Learn what it takes to make traffic flow in a safe and effective way Spend three weeks, June 2-June 21, 2013 (excluding weekends), on the ASU Tempe campus and learn how traffic engineers plan and maintain our systems of transportation around the state.
Tour locations and traffic systems not typically accessible to the general public
Meet with professional engineers from around the state
Learn what engineers do to make our transportation system work effectively and safely
Engineers make a world of difference and you might find a career opportunity that you never knew existed.
See what ADOT has to say about the ASU STI program
This opportunity could pave the way to your future. Participation in the Summer Transportation Institute is free of charge.
To apply for this opportunity:
You will need to be a next-year junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
A letter of recommendation from your counselor, science or math teacher.
An essay—maximum of 300 words—to explain why you want to participate in this program. Please include any relevant information, such as your interest in transportation planning or issues that you recognize, that have sparked your interest in transportation as a possible career area.
- Download and complete the application (Flier also available in Spanish)
- Download the Summer Transportation Institute flier (Flier also available in Spanish)
Priority Application Due Date: April 16, 2013
ASU W. P. Carey Fleischer Scholars
The Fleischer Scholars program is a week-long residential program for students entering their senior year of high school in the fall of 2013, aimed at exposing them to various aspects of business education.
Click below to apply:
wpcarey.asu.edu/summerscholar
AZ Central Summer Camps
Search for summer camps in Arizona. Search by city or by type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Music, Religious, Sports & Outdoor, or general. http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/kids/summercamps.php
Banner Boswell Medical Center - Junior Volunteer Program
Banner Boswell’s Junior Volunteer program provides teenagers with the opportunity to learn more about health care and give back to the community and our patients. Junior volunteers work in dozens of roles in nearly all departments, including Pharmacy, our Child Development Center, nursing units and even at our coffee bar. The eight-week program is open to young adults age 14 and older. Applications are mailed to interested teens each spring for the summer program. For more information on volunteering, please call Volunteer Services at (623) 876-5387.
Boston University – Summer Programs
High School Honors Program, Research Internship in Science & Engineering, Summer Challenge, Summer Preview
Information and Applications are available at www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
Emory Pre-College Program
The Emory Pre-College Program gives college-bound high school students an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. Applications are available at www.college.emory.edu/pre-college
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM)
3 non-stop days of fashion, fun, and learning! Not only will you participate in hands-on workshops taught by renowned FIDM Instructors, you'll mix and mingle with industry professionals, giving you the competitive edge you want. Explore exciting careers like Trend Forecaster, Fashion Stylist, Set Designer, Event Planner, Buyer, Fashion Desinger, and Boutique Owner. Check out all 3 days for only $250. http://fidm.edu/en/news+and+events/3+days+of+fashion/ct-days+of+fashion
Hispanic National Bar Foundation
Are you considering a career as an attorney or in the legal field? The Future Latino Leaders Law Camp hosts 25 high school students from around the nation in Washington, D.C. July 13-21, 2013. This is a FREE week-long high impact program. Applications are due March 8, 2013.
Hoby Youth Leadership
HOBY's 2013 seminar season has begun! Be a part of the nation's premiere leadership organization by registering your sophomore for a once in a lifetime experience as a HOBY Ambassador. http://www.hoby.org/
Midwestern University – Arizona Summer Medical Programs for High School Students
http://www.midwestern.edu/azhealthcareersinstitute.html
http://www.midwestern.edu/Glendale_AZ_Campus/Summer_Opportunities.html
Northern Arizona University – STAR Program (Successful Transition and Academic Readiness)
The STAR Program is innovative and exciting and helps NAU freshmen make the important transition from high school to college. All applicants will have to complete the STAR Interest Form found online at www.nau.edu/star
Oxford Advanced Studies Program
The Oxford Advanced Studies Program offers a superb academic curriculum in a range of subjects, taught through stimulating small group seminars and weekly one-on-one tutorials. For more information, visit www.oasp.ac.uk
Paradise Valley Community College
Kids College and Teen College http://www.paradisevalley.edu/ce/
Society of American Military Engineers
The Society of American Military Engineers offers a very unique series of engineering camps designed for High School students who excel in math, science and technical courses and are interested in pursuing engineering in college. These one–week camps are high energy, hands–on events for students from across the country and around the world. The camps are led by a professional staff of engineers from both private industry and the military services. http://samecamps.org/
Southwest High School Scholars
A summer enrichment program for rising high school seniors from CO, NM and AZ. Applicationsare available at www.ColoradoCollege.edu/precollege
University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix
This is a five-week academic enrichment and health career exploration program for high school students between their junior and senior year.
College level English course
Introduction to Healthcare Fundamentals course
Clinical skills training
Special lectures on health careers
Tours of health care and research facilities
College 101: college and preparation skills and lectures
Apply Online: www.medstar.arizona.edu
University of Arizona Engineering Academy
The Summer Engineering Academy is a week-long residential camp held on the UofA campus. Three sessions are available, open to students entering grades 11 and 12.
Application is available at http://www.engr.arizona.edu/future/index.php?ID=69
University of Arizona Eller College of Mangement
Ernst and Young has teamed with The University of Arizona's Eller College of Mangement Accounting Department to provide students who are underrepresented in undergraduate business classes with an opportunity to explore the business field and become involved in the Eller Community. This program is for high school juniors. Flyer and application are available here.
University of Arizona Summer Opportunities
New Start Summer Program
New Start is a comprehensive, six-week summer bridge program designed to help incoming freshmen succeed in the transition from high school to college.
http://www.newstart.arizona.edu
Summer Engineering Academy
Students who attend the Summer Engineering Academy will investigate careers available in engineering. This is a weeklong residential program for High School students. Cost ~$485| Scholarships available
http://www.engineering.arizona.edu/future
Summer of Excellence
This is a 5-week program for high performing high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students earn college credit. Cost~ $2,000 (room, meals, tuition) Scholarships available
http://soe.honors.arizona.edu/
Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance
This is a 7-week, paid research program for high school sophomores and juniors. Students who are financially, educationally, and/or socially disadvantaged are paid the minimum federal hourly wage for 40 hours a week for the duration of the program.
http://www.ignorance.medicine.arizona.edu
Astronomy Camp
Arizona’s longest running summer camp! This program is for middle and high school students. Campers reside in "Sky Island" environments at the summits of Mt. Lemmon and Kitt Peak National Observatory
http://astronomycamp.org
Business Careers Awareness Program
This is a free program for high school juniors. On campus housing, meals, and transportation are provided.
http://accounting.eller.arizona.edu/bcap/
Camp Architecture
CAMP Architecture is a five-day sequence of highly orchestrated workshops. The program is designed for middle and high school students. Cost: $385 (does not include accommodations or food.)
http://cala.arizona.edu/
Med-Start Program
This is a 5-week program for minority, low income, & first generation students interested in health careers. Students must be High School Juniors.
Approx. $2,100 (Includes registration fees, meals, residence hall, books and supplies.) Financial aid is available
http://www.medstart.arizona.edu
Washington University in St. Louis
Sophomores and Juniors
Washington University's high school summer programs provide academically talented high school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year with a unique opportunity-the chance to try out college, the ability to earn college credit, and the excitement of living and bonding with fellow students from around the country and the world. As a stduent in our High School Summer Experiences, you will develop important skills to give you a head start toward your college career.
[email protected]
866-209-0691
Young Ambassadors Program: Smithsonian Latino Center
The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national program for graduating high school seniors aimed at fostering the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. YAP is a college preparatory and leadership program encouraging participants to explore various academic and career opportunities through the lens of the Latino experience.
http://latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm
http://latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm