ResedaHighSchoolCollege Office
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Summer Programs 2015 (and beyond)
A sampling of what is available in CA, the US, & Study Abroad
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*UC/CSU/CA Sponsored Programs and California
AmericanAcademy of Dramatic Arts
3-week program for students interested in acting, singing, improvisation
July 8– Aug 2 $1,950+ in Los Angeles. Other programs available in New York. Apply by May 1.
(800) 222-2867 (323) 464-2777
CaliforniaCollege of the Arts, Oakland
4 week program in the arts, architecture, writing, etc.
June 24 – July 19, $4,000 including housing
Apply by March 11 (800) 447-1ART
CaliforniaState Summer School for the Arts - CSSSA
Animation, creative writing, dance, film & video, music, theatre, visual arts. 4-week program in visual and performing arts and creative writing July 12 - Aug. 8 $1,550
Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 28
916-229-5160
CaliforniaStateUniversity Northridge CSUN
Summer session: 3 different sessions available. Registrations begin April 1
CaliforniaStateUniversity Northridge CSUN
Summer Academic Enrichment Program for high school credit or enrichment
June 22 – July 24 $575+
Registration begins March 1
(818) 677-6300
CSUN Writing Project
The Write Stuff: A Camp for Young Writers
July6-24, 2015. $450 for 3 weeks. Workshops for high school students, includes material, snack, T-shirt. For full details and to register, go to
Cal Poly EPIC Summer Camp at San Luis Obispo
One week programs to introduce students to “Engineering Possibilities in College.” Live on campus, hands-on experiences. $1,400
Grades 9th – 12th: July 14- 19
Grade 12th: July 28 – Aug. 2
Children’s Hospital CAMP - CHLA
1 week program for students to explore nursing & health care professions! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a health care professional? CampCHLA is your chance to explore these exciting careers at Childrens’ Hospital.
Applications opensDecember 2, 2014 and closesJanuary 22, 2015.
Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided, and public transportation reimbursement.
Camp #1 June 22–26, 2015Camp #2 August 3-7, 2015
8am – 4:30pm8am – 4:30pm
For more information visit CHLA.org/CampCHLA or call 323-361-7534 or email
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP)
Once in a lifetime opportunity for California’s youth in Sacramento. Every summer the CLYLP brings 120 high school students from throughout the state to participate in the Sacramento Leadership Conference. A week-long, intensive leadership program
Participants are housed on a university campus and attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government. Housing, meals, program materials and transportation to and from the conference are provided at no cost to the participants or their families.
1 week program July 19 – 26, 2015
Deadline April 11, 2015
College Bound Summer Program
8 week program summer program offered at CanogaParkHigh School from June 15-August 7. Program includes college campus tours, presentations from UCLA Admissions Counselor, Test Prep, Academic Support, fun field trips. This program is free! Space is limited. Deadline to sign up in June 5. Call 818-836-4994 or email
ColumbiaCollegeHollywoodSchool ofFilm, Television, & Liberal Arts
4-week Summer Youth Filmmaking Workshop
July 8 – Aug 3 or July 22-Aug. 17; $2,495 + housing
(800) 785-0585 (818) 345-8414
COSMOS - California State Summer School for Math and Science
4-week residential programs in math and science held on the campuses of UC Davis, UCSD, UCSC, and UCI
June 23 – July 20; July 7 – Aug. 3; July 14 - Aug. 10
$2,950 includes room and board
Applications due February 22, 2015; very competitive
Earth Watch Institute
Ignite your brain! The program provides creative students with the opportunity to participate in hands-on, scientific research in beautiful landscapes around the United States.
Apply by December 8, 2014. For more information visit
Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles
Summer Programs & Internships for High School Students
Opportunities to work at various locations such as Cal. Science Center, LA Superior Court, and summer programs at UCLS, USC, etc.
For more information, dates, deadlines, go to
IdyllwildArtsAcademy
2 and 3-week programs in the arts including music, dance, film, creative writing, poetry, etc.
Various dates and schedules
July – August, approximately $2,500+
(951) 659-2171
Junior States of America Foundation
3 or 4-week summer program on politics and debate
Offered at Stanford, Georgetown, Princeton, University of VirginiaBeijing.
Various dates and programs available
$4,750+ including room & board (800) 334-5353
Kaiser Permanente Summer Youth Employement Program
Eligible 11th and 12th graders may apply for summer employment at Kaiser Permanente from June 15-July 24, 2015. For full details, rules, and application go to
Applications must be received by March 2, 2015
Los Angeles Pediatric Society-Eve and Gene Black
2, 3, or 4-week programs for students interested in medical careers. Students work with medical professionals in hospitals around the LA area.
July 1 – July 29. Application deadline Feb 21
(310) 347-8087
Mt. St. Mary’s University-Downtown Campus
July 26-31
One week curriculum development in Gr.9-12. for students with creative career such as business, graphic design, and advertising. Full scholarships available to deserving students.
For more information and to apply go to
NatureBridge Field Research-Yosemite
Two-week field research and backpacking in YosemiteNational Park. $1,950
June 30 – July 13; July 27 – Aug. 9
OtisCollege of Art and Design
4-week, intensive Summer of Art at Los Angeles campus
July 7 – August 1 Approximately $3,000. Applications due in June. Check website for more info. Scholarship available, deadline to apply for scholarship is April 22. Also, $100 off if you register before May 1st for the summer program.
800-527-68470
Santa ClaraUniversity Summer Programs for High School Students
These include the Summer Engineering Seminar and the Young Scholars Program. For full details, explore their website.
Stanford EPGY Summer Institutes
2, 3 & 4 week programs in business, math, engineering, science & writing.
June 23 – July 12; July 15 – Aug. 3; July 15 – Aug. 8
$5,400 - $6,900 Apply by March 13; highly competitive
StanfordHighSchoolSummerCollege
Regular Stanford courses for college credit. Highly selective program for high school students ages 16-17.
8 and 10-week programs, June 24 – August 23.
Apply early but no later than June 10.
$12,800 including room & board (650)725-7250
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Open to rising juniors and seniors explore the humanities.
Summer Academy at St. John’s Collge
This is a 1-week session which offers rising high school juniors and seniors the experience of a life-time-self-discovery, friendship, and intellectual growth.
(800) 727-9238
Summer Discovery Programs
3, 4, 5, or 6-week, pre-college enrichment programs for high school students; held on various college campuses: UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, University of Michigan, Georgetown, University of Pennsylvania, Northeastern, Cambridge, Italy, Madrid/Valencia, and Barcelona. Operated by Summer Discovery. Programs of study and dates vary by location $3,400 - $13,300+
(888) 878-6637
Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
3-week residential programs for gifted and talented students; held on various campuses including UCLA, UC Berkeley, Yale, Dartmouth, Amherst and others. Operated by SIG; Dates and deadlines vary by location; $5,000+ including room & board
(866) 303-4744
UC Berkeley Cal’s Historic lair of the Golden Bear Camp
June 16-20, June21-25, Aug. 18-22
In Pinecrest, CA is an exciting and valuable college search and application workshop for rising juniors and seniors. Staff consists of UC Berkley admission specialists, AP English instructors, and current UC Berkley students. Cost is $960 includes all instruction, food, and lodging.
Emal:
Web:
510-900-8255
UC Davis Young Scholars Program
6-week program including university laboratory research experience within the biological & natural sciences.
June 22– Aug 2. $6,200 including room & board
Applications due March21. 5 units of college credit
(530) 752-0622
UCLA Writing Program & Workshop for High School Students
There is a scholarship also available for this workshop for high school students. For information and to apply go to:
UCLA Extension
Summer program for 7th – 12th grade students
Various courses with differing lengths
Generally June - Aug $500 – $620 + per class
(310) 206-7229
UCLA Summer Institutes & Architecture and Design
1, 5, & 6-week programs in writing, arts, languages. Also, Teen Archstudio, UCLA Architecture & Urban Design.
Dates and fees vary by program; some residential
(310)825-4101. Some offer college credits.
UCLASummerCollege Program for HS Students
Summer college level courses as part of UCLA’s summer quarter. College credit. Varying schedules
$339 per unit or about $1,250 + per course
(310)825-4101
UCLA-SummerMath & ScienceHonorsAcademy (SMASH)
A free 5-week science, technology, engineering, & math summer enrichment program. For high-achieving, underrepresented, economically disadvantaged 9th grade high school students.
Registration deadline 2/15/14. Application deadline 3/01/14
Catherine Douglas 310-267-4416 or
UCSBSummerPre-College Programs
Academic, Early Start, Research Mentorships, and Enrichment. Dates and deadlines vary by program.
$8,000-$9,000 including room & board.
(805)893-2377
UCSBSportsIndustryAcademy, High School Summer Program
One week intense summer program from July 19-26, $1495
Apply at
UC San Diego Academic Connections
3-week residential, academic program covering a variety of subjects to prepare students for college
July 7 – 27; $3,700 includes room & board
Other programs in Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico
Apply by June 7
USC - University of Southern California
4 or 2 week summer courses for college credit offered in 11 different subject areas including the arts, engineering, writing, etc.
2-week non-credit options available. Apply by May 8.
Apply by April 1 for financial aid.
July 7 – Aug 3; $2,700 - $7,200+ per session
(213) 740-5679
WoodburyUniversityHighSchoolAcademy
June 8-July 23, Day program
Only for students entering 11th and 12th grades
$250 per course
*Programs Offered Outside of California*
American University, WashingtonDC
Discover the world of communication through 2, 3, and
4-week programs in writing, broadcasting, film, etc.
June – July; $1,500 - $3,000+ depending on course
(202)885-2098
AdelphiUniversity, Garden City, NY
Residential summer program for upcoming juniors and seniors
July 19-August 1, 2015
BarnardCollege, Summer in New York City
4-week liberal arts program: June 22-July 19
1-week intensive liberal arts program: June 22-June 28
1-week young women’s leadership institute: July 6-13
Programs in dance and entrepreneurship also available.
212-854-8866
Bezos Scholars Program
Upcoming juniors participate in a leadership program in AspenCO to discuss creative ideas to bring positive change in their communities.
Apply by February 17, 2015
Boston Conservatory, Boston, MA
Intensive 2 & 3-week programs in music and dance
July – August,$2,250 plus housing & travel
Apply by April 15 (617) 912-9203
BostonUniversity, Boston, MA
6-week High School Honors Program for college credit
June 30 – Aug 9$7,000+ Apply by May 13
2-week Summer Challenge:3 sessions available from
June 16 – Aug 2 $3,500+ Rolling admissions
(617) 353-5124
BostonUniversity, Boston, MA
Investigative Journalism Workshop offered by the New EnglandCenter for Investigative Reporting at BU. Three 2 week workshops starting June 29. For more information, visit
CarletonCollege, Northfield, Minnesota
Programs for sophomores and juniors including science, quantitative reasoning, writing, and computer science.
July – August, costs vary by program
Apply by April 1 (866) 767-2275
CarnegieMellonUniversity in Pittsburgh
Various precollege programs for high school students in architecture, arts, drama, music, video game design. Apply by May 1, very competitive. (412) 268-2082
June 29 – August 9 $7,000 - $8,500+
Columbia University, New York City, NY
Pre-college programs for students entering grades 9-12
New York City Program
2 sessions: June 23-July 13 and July 15-Aug 3
$9,000+ Apply by April 3
Barcelona Program
July 7 – 27 $12,000+ Apply by March 13
(212) 854-9666
CornellUniversity, Ithaca, New York
Programs offered in architecture, art, business, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, etc. for students in 10th-12th grades. College credit
3 week programs: June 22-August 3
$6,000 - $10,000+ Apply by May 3
(607) 255-6203
Embrey-Riddle Aeronautical University
One week summer camps in Prescott, AZ including
Aeronautical Engineering, Chemical/Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Flight Exploration.
Dates vary by program, $1,750
Georgetown University, WashingtonD.C.
Various programs, institutes, and courses offered throughout the summer. Dates, costs, application deadlines determined by program.
June – Aug (202) 687-8600
Harvard this Summer
Wondering what college is like? Experience it yourself this summer. Take college courses in subjects that interest you, meet people and make friends from all over the word, prepare for college through workshops, and admissions talks, use many facilities including gyms, labs, and libraries.
Secondary program June 21-August 9
617-495-3192
JSA-JuniorState of America
Pre-collegiate Summer Program. Students get up close and personal with today’s leading politicians, journalists, and other political opinion leaders during our highly interactive speakers program.
*GeorgetownUniversity, $4,850
Session I: June 15-July 160
Session II: July 13-August 3
*PrincetonUniversity $4,850
July 6-July 27
*StanfordUniversity $4,850
June 29-July 20
University of Virginia $5,250
June 28-July 26
*CapitalNormalUniversity – Beijing $6,500
June 25-July 20, Shanghai July 20-23
MarylandInstituteCollege of Art (MICA)
Pre-college studio art residency program in Baltimore
June 22 – July 20 $4,500+
Pre-college session in Tuscany, Italy
June 22 – July 14 $5,900+
(410) 225-2222
MiamiUniversity Summer Scholars Progra:July5 thru July31 Deadline: May 1
Summer Programs for high-achieving, rising high school juniors and seniors to spend two weeks on campus exploring a topic of their choice. For dates, cost, and other details, visit the college website at . Explore University Honors Program and the University Academic Scholars Program.
National Youth Leadership Forum
5 – 10 day programs held throughout the US on Medicine, Law/Criminal Investigations, or National Security. Requires nomination from teacher or counselor before applying. $1,695 - $2,700.
NortheastCollege Tour: June 20-27, 2015
Visit some of the most popular colleges in the northeast on this 8day/7 night tour. You will go on campus tours, meet admissions officers, lots more. For cost, scholarship info, and other details,
go to
Northwestern University in Chicago
3, 4, 6, 8, 9-week college prep programs and institutes including medical, debate, journalism.
June 23 – August 24 $5,000+ Apply by April 5
(847) 467-6703
Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago
Cherubs Program in Theater, Film, and Debate, summer program for high school students. Contact Adam Joyce at 847-491-3026
OhioStateUniversity, College of Veterinary Medicine
Vet Prep Camp, June 14-June 19, 2015
For current high school students. Go to
PrattInstitutePre-College Summer Program 2015
Classes in art, architecture, creative writing, or cultural studies, and much more. July 6 – July 31, 2015
PROMYS at BostonUniversity
Program in Math for Young Scientists
6-week residential program, intensive math exploration and scientific study, run by the Math Dept. at BU
June 30 – Aug 10 $3,300 Applications due by May 15 but apply early, very competitive. (617) 353-2563
SmithCollege for High School Girls
The program offers intellectually stimulating and unique opportunities for high school girls and international students who wish to pursue their academic interests in the classroom and beyond. Apply online at or contact Sarah Craig 413-585-2165 or at
St. John’sCollegeSummerAcademy June 21 thru July 19
One week sessions for rising juniors and seniors at either Santa Fe or Annapolis campus. For more information on cost and other details check the website
Summer Study Programs
2, 3, 4, or 6-week pre-college enrichment programs held on the campuses of PennState, University of Colorado, Boulder. Operated by Summer Study Programs. Programs and dates vary by campus; $2,595 - $9,000+
(800) 666-2556
SusquehannaUniversity
Business July 6 - 12
Creative Writing July 6 - 12
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion June 22 - 28
(800) 326-9672
SyracuseUniversity,SummerCollege
June 30 - August 9. Various programs
6-week credit programs $7,500-$8,500
2-week noncredit studio art $2,500-$4,000+
(315) 443-5000 Apply by May 15
The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Pre-Collegiate Summer Program in Early American History; college credit
Two 3-week sessions June 23–August 3 $4,200+
(757) 221-7652 Apply by April 18
The GeorgeWashingtonUniversity
College Intensive:
6 week session 7/06-8/15
3 week session 7/06-7/25
1 week session 7/06-7/11
Summer Immersion
Session 1 7/13-7/25
Session II 7-27-8-08
The SummerAcademy at St. John’s College
Offer rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the distinctive community of St. John’sCollege.
Tuition $990 each week includes room and board, books, off-campus excursions, and transportation.
For more information contact Santa Fe campus at 800-331-5232 or visit
The Summer Science Program- SSP
SSP is an independent, residtntial, non-credit enrichment program operated in cooperation with Caltech, MIT, New Mexico Tech, and Westmont Colege. Visit for complete information and application instructions.
University of Notre Dame
Two-week programs that introduces students to college-level academics.
2015 Summer Scholars Potential Courses appl. Due 1/13/14
2015 Leadership Seminars appl. Due 1/27/13
2015 Study Abroad – Rome, Italy appl. Due 12/13/13
Applications available at precollege.nd.edu
WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis
Summer Scholars for college credit, $7,000+
Architecture Discovery: July 12 – 25Apply by May 3
Portfolio Plus Program: July 12- August 1, Apply by June 7
Summer institutes also available in premed, pre-engineering, writing & global studies.
(866) 209-0691
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Frontiers
On campus, residential, research, and learning experience that challenges soon to be high school juniors and seniors to explore the outer limits of knowledge in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Session I – July 6 – July 18, 2015
Session II – July 20 – August 1, 2015
Tuition for Session I or II $2,595
Tuition for both Sessions $4,495
Applications available wpi.edu/+frontiers
YaleUniversity Young Global Scholars
July 13 – 26 Politics, Law, Economics
Apply by March 1 (early) or April 18 (regular)
Aug. 3 – 16 History & International Relations
Apply by March 8 (early) or May 3 (regular)
2015 Summer ScholarsJune 28 – July 12, 2015
Summer Scholars is a two-week program that introduces students to college-level academics in fields ranging from the liberal arts to the sciences and business.For rising high school juniors and seniors. Application deadline: January 13, 2015.
2015 Leadership SeminarsJuly 19 – July 30, 2015
Leadership Seminars is a 10-day, all expenses paidprogram for advanced students who wish to hone their critical thinking and expressive skills in the company of dynamic peers.For rising high school seniors only. Application deadline: January 27, 2015.