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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSelective

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Summer@Rensselaer Architecture Career Discovery Program

A two-week studio-based program for high school students interested in architecture and design, featuring hands-on model building, digital design tools (Rhinoceros, Adobe Creative Suite), and lectures on architectural practice. Students create portfolio-ready work while exploring design fundamentals.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineTroy, NY$1,500–$2,999186 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArchitecture, Design, 3D Modeling, CAD, Drawing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,850
Websitehttps://pre-college.admissions.rpi.edu/summerrpi/architecture-career-discovery
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)SelectiveCredit

WPI College Credit for High Schoolers Virtual Program

A pre-college STEM program offering 100+ courses where rising high school juniors and seniors earn real college credit through in-person, live online, or on-demand synchronous and asynchronous instruction at WPI.

May, Jul · 5 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineWorcester, MA$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsCalculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Physics, Biology, Environmental Biology, Engineering, CAD, Economics, Psychology, Music, Art History, Writing, Music Technology, Music Theory
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,695
Websitehttps://www.wpi.edu/academics/pre-collegiate/summer-programs/jumpstart
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University of PennsylvaniaSelectiveCredit

Wharton Global Youth Program: Management & Technology Summer Institute (M&TSI)

An intensive 3-week on-campus program integrating technology and management principles through courses taught by Wharton and Penn Engineering faculty. Students engage in team-based product development, prototype projects, and field trips to leading tech companies and venture capital firms.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPhiladelphia, PA$7,000+TBA
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Business/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration
SubjectsEngineering, Business Management, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, CAD, Technological Innovation
Cost$7,000+ · $12,000
Websitehttps://fisher.wharton.upenn.edu/management-technology-summer-institute/
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University of Miami School of ArchitectureSelectiveCredit

University of Miami: Explorations in Architecture & Design

An intensive three-week studio-based course in architecture and design for high school students, featuring hands-on coursework in design, graphics, theory, and CAD, complemented by urban tours of Miami architectural landmarks.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterCoral Gables, FL21 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Urban Planning, CAD
Websitehttps://www.arc.miami.edu/academics/summer-programs-for-high-school-students/index.html
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Triton College

Triton College: GADgET (Girls Adventuring in Design, Engineering and Technology)

A grant-funded summer program for female youth ages 12–16 that introduces manufacturing, computer-aided design (CAD), and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects, site visits to manufacturing facilities, and teamwork development.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, ILFree
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship
SubjectsManufacturing, CAD, Entrepreneurship, Engineering
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.triton.edu/about/dept/academic/school-of-business-and-technology/engineering-technology/#gadget
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SCI-Arc (Southern California Institute of Architecture)

SCI-Arc: Design Immersion Days Summer Program

A four-week college-level architecture studio experience for high school students featuring hands-on design training, portfolio development, field trips to architectural sites, and mentorship from SCI-Arc faculty and leading architects.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999205 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArchitecture, Design, CAD, Digital Fabrication, 3D Modeling, Portfolio Development
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,350
Websitehttps://sciarc.edu/academics/summer-programs/design-immersion-days
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Envision Experience (WorldStrides)Credit

Envision by Worldstrides: NYLF - Engineering & Technology at the University of Michigan

An 8-day residential engineering program for high school students featuring hands-on design challenges in CAD, 3D printing, robotics, drone programming, and artificial intelligence, culminating in a service-driven capstone project aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAnn Arbor, MI$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsEngineering, Technology, CAD, 3D Printing, Robotics, Drone Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, Circuit Design
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,599
Websitehttps://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/national-youth-leadership-forum-engineering-and-technology
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Envision by WorldStridesCredit

Envision by Worldstrides: NYLF - Engineering & Technology at University of California - Berkeley

An 8-day residential engineering program for high school students featuring hands-on design labs, robotics, AI, and a capstone challenge focused on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Includes 2 college credit hours from George Mason University.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Leadership, Career Exploration
SubjectsEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, CAD, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, 3D Printing
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,599
Websitehttps://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/national-youth-leadership-forum-engineering-and-technology
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