Most Colleges offer Summer Opportunity Programs. There are a number of schools who also offer financial aid/scholarships in order to reduce fees and make these programs more accessible to all. If there is a specific college you are interested in, attending and participating in a summer program there can open doors for you! You will have the opportunity to meet their staff, become familiarized with their campus, as well as build your resume!
The age range varies from school to school, you can start as early as your freshman year to attend!
The age range varies from school to school, you can start as early as your freshman year to attend!
Helpful Websites on Summer Programs
Summerfuel: Personalized to help you find a pre-college program throughout the U.S and abroad!
SummerDiscovery: Pre-College Enrichment and study abroad programs
Summer College Programs for High School Students
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Free summer theatre Shakespeare program for students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Five week program, prior experience is not required. To schedule an interview, call 212-689-0087 M-F 11am to 1 pm, Sat. 11am- 1pm.
Deadline to call: ***Check for updated deadline
www.stellaadler.com
Barnard College Pre-College Programs
Students from around the globe come to Barnard College to pursue their passions in a rigorous, academic setting. With five distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple!
https://precollege.barnard.edu/
Iona College Pre-Summer Program
Courses available: Business, Psychology, Theatre, Web Design, Speech Language Pathology, and Broadcast Media & Sports Communication
https://www.iona.edu/admissions-financial-aid/high-school-students/pre-college-program
NYU: Tisch Summer High School Program
The Tisch Summer High School Program includes programs like Dance, Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Film Studies, Game Design, Photography & Imaging, Production & Design, and Recorded Music. The summer program is open to high school sophomores and juniors. There is a tuition cost, but scholarships are available for students who demonstrate the most financial need.
The New School: Parsons Academy Summer Intensive Studies
Study art and design in this academically rigorous and artistically stimulating three-week, three credit program. This immersive course prepares students to apply for college and features thought provoking, skill building, and project based learning. There are art and design field trips, guest speakers from the industry, and portfolio reviews. Tuition scholarships are available for students who are motivated and for financial reasons may be unable to attend.
Pratt Institute
Spend the summer on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in intensive art, design, architecture, or creative writing courses, informed and inspired by the backdrop of New York City. During this four-week full-time program, students develop technical skills and create strong portfolio pieces for college admission, while earning elective college credits.
https://www.pratt.edu/continuing-and-professional-studies/precollege/summer-precollege/
The Cooper Union: The Stem Saturdays Program
STEM Saturday Students develop design, engineering and entrepreneurial skills as they create "Technology for Good" to solve a current or emerging problem or opportunity for their community. NYC students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade can apply. Classes meet for seven Saturdays starting in October. Applications due September 21, 2022.
https://cooper.edu/engineering/stem/saturdays
Weill Cornell Youth Scholars Program: For JUNIORS
The main purpose of the Weill Cornell Youth Scholars Program (WCYSP) is to expose underprivileged, underrepresented students, especially from inner city high schools, to the vast educational resources and opportunities at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital.
https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/opportunities/high-school-programs
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
RPI In Troy, NY Engineering/Science
https://info.rpi.edu/pre-college-initiatives/virtual-black-families-technology-awareness-day-2022/#2022ProgramOfferings
Science - Various University of California Campuses
http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/
Carleton College Liberal Arts program- FREE for those who identify as Black or African American
http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/
Math, Science and Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
https://www.wpi.edu/academics/pre-collegiate/summer-programs/frontiers-grades-11-12
Calvin University- College Access Programs
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/entrada/
Miami U in Oxford Ohio, Interdisciplinary Service Based Learning, scholarships available.
https://miamioh.edu/visit-miami/summer-scholars/index.html
USC Summer Seminars
https://summerprograms.usc.edu/
Columbia University: Double Discovery Program. For students who live or go to school in Manhattan
https://ddc.college.columbia.edu/
Additional Programs to Explore
Ace Mentor Program of Greater NY:
Join a team led by mentors who are architects, engineers, and construction managers. Learn about the design and construction industry, be trained in design software, visit active construction sites, and more. Teams meet once a week, late October through May. ACE GNY is free.
Boston University: Summer Honors Program
bu.edu/summer/highschool
BroadReach: International courses in many locations such as Australia, France, Peru, Thailand....
www.gobroadreach.com
Fordham University: Pre-College Program
https://www.fordham.edu/info/20187/pre-college_program
Ithaca College: Pre-College Programs
Including theatre intensive, young writers institute, music academy, and piano institute.
https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/extended-studies/pre-college-programs
The Cooper Union STEM Program: Aimed at giving students an experience in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing students on the right track for careers in technological innovation
https://cooper.edu/engineering/stem/saturdays
Penn Engineering: For students interested in STEM
esap.seas.upenn.edu
Summerfuel: Personalized to help you find a pre-college program throughout the U.S and abroad!
SummerDiscovery: Pre-College Enrichment and study abroad programs
Summer College Programs for High School Students
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Free summer theatre Shakespeare program for students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Five week program, prior experience is not required. To schedule an interview, call 212-689-0087 M-F 11am to 1 pm, Sat. 11am- 1pm.
Deadline to call: ***Check for updated deadline
www.stellaadler.com
Barnard College Pre-College Programs
Students from around the globe come to Barnard College to pursue their passions in a rigorous, academic setting. With five distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple!
https://precollege.barnard.edu/
Iona College Pre-Summer Program
Courses available: Business, Psychology, Theatre, Web Design, Speech Language Pathology, and Broadcast Media & Sports Communication
https://www.iona.edu/admissions-financial-aid/high-school-students/pre-college-program
NYU: Tisch Summer High School Program
The Tisch Summer High School Program includes programs like Dance, Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Film Studies, Game Design, Photography & Imaging, Production & Design, and Recorded Music. The summer program is open to high school sophomores and juniors. There is a tuition cost, but scholarships are available for students who demonstrate the most financial need.
The New School: Parsons Academy Summer Intensive Studies
Study art and design in this academically rigorous and artistically stimulating three-week, three credit program. This immersive course prepares students to apply for college and features thought provoking, skill building, and project based learning. There are art and design field trips, guest speakers from the industry, and portfolio reviews. Tuition scholarships are available for students who are motivated and for financial reasons may be unable to attend.
Pratt Institute
Spend the summer on Pratt’s Brooklyn campus in intensive art, design, architecture, or creative writing courses, informed and inspired by the backdrop of New York City. During this four-week full-time program, students develop technical skills and create strong portfolio pieces for college admission, while earning elective college credits.
https://www.pratt.edu/continuing-and-professional-studies/precollege/summer-precollege/
The Cooper Union: The Stem Saturdays Program
STEM Saturday Students develop design, engineering and entrepreneurial skills as they create "Technology for Good" to solve a current or emerging problem or opportunity for their community. NYC students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade can apply. Classes meet for seven Saturdays starting in October. Applications due September 21, 2022.
https://cooper.edu/engineering/stem/saturdays
Weill Cornell Youth Scholars Program: For JUNIORS
The main purpose of the Weill Cornell Youth Scholars Program (WCYSP) is to expose underprivileged, underrepresented students, especially from inner city high schools, to the vast educational resources and opportunities at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital.
https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/opportunities/high-school-programs
FREE OR REDUCED PRICE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
RPI In Troy, NY Engineering/Science
https://info.rpi.edu/pre-college-initiatives/virtual-black-families-technology-awareness-day-2022/#2022ProgramOfferings
Science - Various University of California Campuses
http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/cosmos/
Carleton College Liberal Arts program- FREE for those who identify as Black or African American
http://apps.carleton.edu/summer/clae/
Math, Science and Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
https://www.wpi.edu/academics/pre-collegiate/summer-programs/frontiers-grades-11-12
Calvin University- College Access Programs
http://www.calvin.edu/academic/entrada/
Miami U in Oxford Ohio, Interdisciplinary Service Based Learning, scholarships available.
https://miamioh.edu/visit-miami/summer-scholars/index.html
USC Summer Seminars
https://summerprograms.usc.edu/
Columbia University: Double Discovery Program. For students who live or go to school in Manhattan
https://ddc.college.columbia.edu/
Additional Programs to Explore
Ace Mentor Program of Greater NY:
Join a team led by mentors who are architects, engineers, and construction managers. Learn about the design and construction industry, be trained in design software, visit active construction sites, and more. Teams meet once a week, late October through May. ACE GNY is free.
Boston University: Summer Honors Program
bu.edu/summer/highschool
BroadReach: International courses in many locations such as Australia, France, Peru, Thailand....
www.gobroadreach.com
Fordham University: Pre-College Program
https://www.fordham.edu/info/20187/pre-college_program
Ithaca College: Pre-College Programs
Including theatre intensive, young writers institute, music academy, and piano institute.
https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/extended-studies/pre-college-programs
The Cooper Union STEM Program: Aimed at giving students an experience in hands-on engineering design and problem-solving, thereby placing students on the right track for careers in technological innovation
https://cooper.edu/engineering/stem/saturdays
Penn Engineering: For students interested in STEM
esap.seas.upenn.edu
