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Cathleen Stone Island Outward BoundSelective

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound: Green Ambassador Program

A 6-week paid employment program for Boston residents ages 15–18 combining outdoor work, environmental conservation, leadership development, and Outward Bound expeditions on Boston Harbor Islands.

Jul · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MAFreeApplications closed for 2026; check early 2027

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership

SubjectsEnvironmental Conservation, Natural Resource Management, Carpentry, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Green Jobs

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://cathleenstoneisland.org/programs/green-ambassadors

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Lafayette CollegeSelective

Lafayette College's Sustainability Leadership Program

An immersive week-long residential program for high school students focused on food justice, regenerative farm systems, environmental innovation, and civic leadership. Students explore sustainability challenges through design thinking and the UN Sustainable Development Goals while visiting Lafayette College's farm, local gardens, and downtown Easton.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialEaston, PA$1,500–$2,999118 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Community Service

SubjectsFood Justice, Regenerative Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Civic Leadership, Design Thinking

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,100

Websitehttps://sustainability.lafayette.edu/sustainability-summer-program/

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ONE Lab (Terreform ONE)Selective

ONE Lab Summer Studio

A two-week in-person summer program for high school students focusing on architecture, environmental design, and sustainable urban planning. Students choose between concentration tracks and complete hands-on design projects addressing environmental challenges.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterBrooklyn, NY$1,500–$2,999158 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Environmental Design, Sustainable Fashion and Materials, Urban Design, Biomaterials Design, Design Thinking, Environmental Justice

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,475

Websitehttps://www.onelab.org/precollege-summer-programs

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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Sustainable Futures

A two-week residential program exploring sustainable agriculture, food systems, and environmental science through hands-on fieldwork, farm tours, and community garden visits in the New England region.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service

SubjectsSustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Change, Food Systems, Ecology, Soil Science, Environmental Justice

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985

Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/precollege-programs/sustainable-futures

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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Women, Gender and Representation

A two-week residential precollege program exploring gender studies through discussion-based courses. Students take morning and afternoon seminars on topics including reproductive justice, environmental justice, and queer narratives, with opportunities to receive recommendation comments for college applications.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsGender Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Cultural Studies

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985

Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/precollege-programs/women-gender-representation#reproductive-justice-and-post-roe-worldmaking-0

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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)SelectiveCredit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Environmental Science & Sustainability

A 9-day residential program at UC Berkeley focused on environmental science, sustainability, and conservation strategies. Students engage in hands-on activities including green building design, renewable energy projects, and environmental justice campaigns, alongside leadership development workshops.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBerkeley, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Leadership

SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Systems, Conservation, Environmental Justice, Green Building Design, Renewable Energy, Soil and Water Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,495

Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/environmental-science-sustainability/

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Where There Be Dragons

Where There Be Dragons: Senegal

A 2-week immersive study abroad program in Senegal focusing on youth leadership, arts, and culture. Students live in village homestays, study local languages (Wolof, French, Pulaar), and engage with themes of social justice, environmental sustainability, and West African spiritual traditions through drumming, dance, and independent projects.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesLeadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Performing & Visual Arts, Community Service

SubjectsYouth Leadership, Arts & Culture, Environmental Justice, Social Justice, Language Study, Wolof, French, Pulaar, Drumming, Dance, Visual Art

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,690

Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-africa-senegal-culture

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Where There Be DragonsCredit

Where There Be Dragons: Japan Summer

A 3-week immersive program in Japan combining contemporary and traditional arts, Japanese culinary traditions, language study, and cultural exploration across Wakayama, Kyotango, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Students participate in independent study projects, homestay experiences, and learning service activities focused on social and environmental justice.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+201 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Language

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Art, Culinary Arts, Cultural Studies, Zen Buddhism, Environmental Justice

Cost$7,000+ · $9,970

Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-japan-food-culture

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Where There Be DragonsCredit

Where There Be Dragons: Bolivia Summer

A 4-week immersive summer program in Bolivia combining Spanish language study, homestays with Quechua farming families, high-altitude trekking through the Andes, and independent study projects focused on indigenous social movements, environmental justice, and cultural diversity.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades12th, College

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Language, Community Service, Academic

SubjectsSpanish Language Immersion, Quechua, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Justice, Andean Ecology, Social Movements

Cost$7,000+ · $8,150

Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-south-america-bolivia-trekking

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