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Gold SignalTelluride AssociationSelective

Telluride Association: Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

A free, residential five-week college-level seminar program for high school sophomores and juniors focusing on humanities and social sciences. Students engage in intellectual exploration of topics including history, politics, literature, and art through daily three-hour seminars, community-based learning, and democratic decision-making.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialIthaca, NYFree23 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsHumanities, Social Sciences, History, Politics, Literature, Art
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.tellurideassociation.org/our-programs/high-school-students/
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Silver SignalJohns Hopkins UniversitySelective

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) On-Campus Summer Programs

CTY offers intensive on-campus summer programs for intellectually gifted middle and high school students, featuring advanced coursework in STEM, humanities, and other subjects with residential and commuter options.

Jun–Jul · 2–5 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBaltimore, MD$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsMathematics, Science, Engineering, Writing, Literature, History, Foreign Languages, Computer Science
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,149
Websitehttps://cty.jhu.edu/programs/on-campus
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Bronze SignalWesleyan UniversitySelectiveCredit

Wesleyan University: Summer Session

An intensive, in-person summer program offering semester-long courses completed in compressed four-week sessions with college credit awarded. Courses span subjects including writing, literature, government, biology, and data analysis.

May–Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterMiddletown, CTFree146 days
Entering grades11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsWriting, Literature, Government, Biology, Data Analysis
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.wesleyan.edu/summer/
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Alabama A&M UniversitySelective

Alabama A&M University: Upward Bound

A federally funded program serving eligible high school students from target schools in Huntsville City and Madison County. The program combines a residential summer component (up to 6 weeks) with academic year weekend sessions to help first-generation and low-income students develop skills needed to complete high school and succeed in postsecondary education.

Jun–Jul · 6 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHuntsville, ALFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership
SubjectsComposition, Literature, History, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Test Preparation, College Preparation
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.aamu.edu/administrativeoffices/trio/Pages/Upward-Bound.aspx
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US Naval AcademySelective

US Naval Academy: Summer Seminar

A 6-day residential introduction to the Naval Academy for prospective applicants. The highly competitive program includes coursework in engineering, sciences, humanities, and military leadership, with approximately 800 spaces available per session.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAnnapolis, MD<$500141 days
Entering grades11th
CategoriesSTEM, Leadership, Career Exploration
SubjectsInformation Technology, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Microcomputer Design, Seamanship & Navigation, Ethics & Character Development, Oceanography, Mathematics, History, Meteorology, Literature, Chemistry, Political Science, Language Studies, Martial Arts, Economics
Cost<$500 · $575
Websitehttps://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/index.php
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Summer Springboard (Terra Education)Selective

Summer Springboard

A residential and online summer program offering university-based courses across healthcare, engineering, computer science, business, media, and humanities for middle and high school students at prestigious campuses across the US and internationally.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,499188 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsPre-Med, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Immunology, Kinesiology, Medical Research, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Marine Biology, Physics, Quantum Computing, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Game Development, Web Development, UX Design, Extended Reality, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Law, Sports Management, Financial Technology, Filmmaking, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Animation, Branding, Fashion, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Literature, Writing, Theater, History, Communication
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,498
Websitehttps://summerspringboard.com/
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Great Books Summer ProgramSelective

Great Books Summer Program

A 25-year-old residential, commuter, and online program offering literature, philosophy, writing, leadership, and entrepreneurship courses for middle and high school students, with domestic on-campus sessions at Amherst College, Stanford University, and Haverford College, plus international travel programs.

Jun–JulResidential / Commuter / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,499
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Business/Entrepreneurship, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsLiterature, Philosophy, Writing, Essays, Poetry, Short Stories, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Government, Law
Cost$500–$1,499 · $895
Websitehttps://www.greatbookssummer.com/
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St. John's CollegeSelective

St. John's College Summer Academy

An interdisciplinary humanities program offering one-week seminars in literature, philosophy, history, and art for high school students ages 15–18. Led by St. John's College faculty using discussion-based pedagogy with a maximum of 20 students per class, available online and at campuses in Annapolis and Santa Fe.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsGreat Books, Literature, Philosophy, History, Art, Classics, Mathematics, Physics
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400
Websitehttps://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy
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St. John's CollegeSelective

St. John's College Summer Academy, Santa Fe

A one-week residential and online program for high school students (ages 15–18) centered on Great Books seminars covering classical and contemporary texts. Students engage in Socratic discussion of philosophical, literary, and intellectual topics.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineSanta Fe, NM$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsGreat Books, Literature, Philosophy, History, Art, Shakespeare, Classics, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400
Websitehttps://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy
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Syracuse University: Pre-College ProgramsSelectiveCredit

Syracuse University Summer College: Psychology, Social Sciences & Humanities

Syracuse University Office of Pre-College Programs provides exceptional and transformative pre-college experiences to high school students from around the world. All pre-college courses are taught by Syracuse University faculty and instructors.

Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineSyracuse, NY$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsLiterature, Writing, Psychology, Humanities
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,020
Websitehttps://precollege.syr.edu/programs-courses/
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Irish Life ExperienceSelective

Irish Life Experience: Summer Program

A 4-week residential study abroad program in Ireland for high school students (grades 9–12) featuring Gaelic language, Irish history, literature, drama, and dance with immersive cultural experiences in multiple Irish locations.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999142 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Language, Academic
SubjectsGaelic Language, Irish History, Irish American History, Irish Studies, Literature, Drama, Dance
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,050
Websitehttps://irishlifeexperience.com/
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Scholar LaunchSelective

Scholar Launch: Customized One-on-one Research Practicum

A fully customizable online research program where students work one-on-one with faculty advisors to design and conduct independent research projects in any discipline, culminating in a college-level or high-school-level research paper or product.

3–4 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsResearch Methodology, STEM, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Psychology, History, Literature, Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Public Health
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,500
Websitehttps://www.scholarlaunch.org/
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Stanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute

A selective three-week residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors that offers immersive instruction in humanities topics including literature, philosophy, art, history, and politics, taught by Stanford faculty and Ph.D. graduate students on Stanford's campus.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPalo Alto, CA$7,000+84 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsLiterature, Philosophy, Art History, History, Political Science, Humanities, Writing
Cost$7,000+ · $8,850
Websitehttps://summerhumanities.spcs.stanford.edu/
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Lawrence UniversitySelectiveCredit

Lawrence University Odyssey Immersion Program

A three-week, faculty-led residential immersion program combining small college-level classes with place-based learning experiences across multiple locations including Wisconsin, Door County, and international destinations.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialAppleton, WI$7,000+142 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsMathematics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Arts, Performance, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Physics, Astronomy, Cosmology, Literature
Cost$7,000+ · $10,799
Websitehttps://www.lawrence.edu/summer-lawrence
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Boston UniversitySelectiveCredit

Boston University: High School Honors Online

An online summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering up to two college-credit courses taught by Boston University instructors. Students engage in live lectures, discussion boards, and assignments on a flexible weekly schedule with peers globally.

May, Jul · 6 wk sessionsOnline$7,000+200 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsBusiness, Literature, Writing, Psychology, Arts
Cost$7,000+ · $6,760
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/high-school-honors/high-school-honors-online/
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Pioneer AcademicsSelectiveCredit

Pioneer Research Institute

An online research program for high school students (grades 9–12) offering independent mentorship with university professors across 23+ disciplines. Students conduct original research, earn 4 transferable college credits accredited by Oberlin College, and produce undergraduate-level research papers.

Feb, Jun · 8 wk sessionsOnline$7,000+Spring-to-Summer: Rolling (3rd week of October); Summer: Rolling (2nd week of January)
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsAnthropology, Architecture, Art History, Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, Culture Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Gender Studies, History, International Relations, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Cost$7,000+ · $7,465
Websitehttps://pioneeracademics.com/
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Montclair State UniversitySelectiveCredit

Montclair State University Early College Programs

An early college program allowing academically ambitious high school students to earn transferable college credits through courses taught in high school, on campus, or online by university professors.

Jan, May, Aug, Sep · SemesterCommuter / Residential / OnlineMontclair, NJ35 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsAthletic Training, Yoga, Nutrition, Health, Fitness, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance, Karate, Education Foundations, Children's Literature, Economics, Personal Finance, Spreadsheet Modeling, Speech, Communication, Film, Television, Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Literature, Women's Studies, Law, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Creative Thinking
Websitehttps://www.montclair.edu/early-college-program/
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Boston UniversitySelective

Boston University: Summer Challenge Program

A 2-week summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students choose two seminars from an extensive list and participate in college life immersion with daily social activities, lectures, discussions, and field trips.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBoston, MA186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsBusiness, Journalism, Law, Literature, Politics and Diplomacy, Communications, STEM, Writing, Arts
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/summer-challenge/
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Boston UniversitySelectiveCredit

Boston University: High School Honors Program

A 6-week residential and commuter program for high school juniors and seniors offering two undergraduate courses from 80+ offerings, with the opportunity to earn up to 8 college credits while studying alongside BU undergraduates and students from other colleges.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBoston, MA200 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsAstronomy, Literature, Politics and Diplomacy, Communications, STEM, Writing, History, Arts
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/high-school-honors/
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University of Rhode IslandCredit

University of Rhode Island: Summer Session

URI offers flexible summer sessions with on-campus and online courses, plus faculty-led study abroad programs. Students can earn college credits during 5- or 10-week sessions at the Kingston campus or entirely online.

May–Jun · 2–5 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineKingston, RIFree98 days
Entering grades12th, PG, College
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsLiterature, Engineering, Humanities
CostFree
Websitehttps://web.uri.edu/summer/
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Berea College

Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning: Summer Camp

A multi-week residential and day camp offering creative arts, science, humanities, leadership, and practical arts classes for rising 3rd–12th graders at Berea College in Kentucky.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBerea, KY$500–$1,499141 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Leadership
SubjectsCreative Arts, Storytelling, Theater, Music, Poetry, Visual Arts, Filmmaking, Biology, Environmental Science, History, Literature, Language, Leadership, Community Service
Cost$500–$1,499 · $590
Websitehttps://appalachianinstitute.org/summercamp/
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University of Wisconsin-Madison: Badger Precollege Programs

Growing Early Minds (GEM) at Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth

Growing Early Minds (GEM) exposes students to advanced concepts and encourages development of a growth mindset. Find out more!

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMadison, WI$500–$1,499171 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsLiterature, STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, History, Psychology
Cost$500–$1,499 · $503
Websitehttps://wcaty.wisc.edu/gem/
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Washington College

Washington College Summer Conferences: Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference

A summer intensive for young writers featuring creative writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and journalism, craft panels, and college preparation guidance. Currently offering a one-day interim studio (July 2026); full four-day conference resumes July 2027.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuterChestertown, MD$500–$1,499230 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Journalism, Creative Nonfiction, Literature
Cost$500–$1,499 · $849
Websitehttps://www.washcoll.edu/learn-by-doing/lit-house/cherry-tree/the-cherry-tree-young-writers-conference/index.php
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Auburn University

Auburn University: Summer Creative Writing Studio

We invite you to join us for an intensive writing course at Auburn University, dedicated to feeding your hungry muse and sharpening your writing skills in three genres – fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Camp participants will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAuburn, AL$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsLiterature, Writing
Cost$500–$1,499 · $880
Websitehttps://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/auburnyouthprograms/creativewriting.htm
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