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George Washington UniversitySelectiveCredit

George Washington University: Caminos al Futuro

A fully-funded 3-week residential program for rising high school seniors focused on Hispanic/Latino leadership, community engagement, and policy. Participants earn three college credits and receive college preparation support while exploring social, economic, and political issues affecting the Hispanic/Latino community.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DCFree
Entering grades12th
CategoriesLeadership, Academic
SubjectsHispanic/Latino Leadership, Policy, Community Service, College Preparation
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://summer.gwu.edu/caminos
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Drexel UniversitySelective

Drexel University: Public Health Leadership Institute

A five-day summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering immersive instruction in public health careers, including lectures, field trips, site visits with policymakers, and hands-on projects exploring advocacy, policy, epidemiology, and health administration.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA<$500221 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsPublic Health, Pre-Med, Policy, Epidemiology, Health Administration
Cost<$500 · $450
Websitehttps://drexel.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/summer-institutes/dornsife
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PolygenceSelectiveCredit

Polygence Summer Research Program

Online research mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD-level experts for independent research projects across 150+ subject areas. Students produce research papers, prototypes, or other deliverables over 3–12 months with one-on-one mentor support.

Jun–Aug · 3–8 wk sessionsOnline<$500309 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsResearch Methodology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Psychology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Policy
Cost<$500 · $495
Websitehttps://www.polygence.org/
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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSelective

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate, Equity, and Health

An 8-day residential summer program where high school students explore climate change, public health, and equity through workshops with Harvard scientists, health practitioners, and policymakers. Participants develop a Community Action Plan to address climate and health issues in their home communities.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Community Service
SubjectsClimate Change, Public Health, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Policy, Sustainability
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,890
Websitehttps://hsph.harvard.edu/climate-health-c-change/events/harvard-chan-c-change-youth-summit-on-climate-equity-and-health-2/
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The School for Ethics and Global LeadershipSelective

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership: Summer Institute

A six-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors focused on ethics and global leadership. Students live near the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court, engage in policy work, meet guest speakers including former presidents, and complete three capstone projects including a social venture business plan.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DC$7,000+97 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Academic
SubjectsEthics, Leadership, Policy, Public Speaking, Political Communication
Cost$7,000+ · $17,990
Websitehttps://www.schoolforethics.org/programs/summer-institute-in-washington/
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The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)

FIRE Free Speech Forum

An immersive one-week residential civics program in Washington, DC focused on free speech education, leadership development, and advocacy. Students engage with expert faculty, participate in workshops, and complete hands-on projects while earning a FIRE Free Speech Leadership Certificate.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DCFree151 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesLeadership, Academic
SubjectsFree Speech, Civics, Leadership Development, Policy
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://camp.thefire.org/
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Washington Workshops Foundation

Washington Workshops

A 6-day residential program in Washington, DC where high school students participate in a Model Congress simulation, meet with Members of Congress and government officials, and visit major sites including the Capitol, White House, and Smithsonian museums.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DCRolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Career Exploration
SubjectsU.S. Government, Politics, Civics, Policy, History
Websitehttps://www.workshops.org/
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