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PrequelSelectiveCredit

Prequel Cohort

An online entrepreneurship and business program for middle and high school students focused on building real-world projects across business, audience/distribution, and AI-first thinking. Students develop startups, content platforms, or research projects designed to stand out in college applications.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Business Planning, AI and No-Code Tools, Content Strategy, Social Media, Personal Branding, Product Development

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.joinprequel.com/

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VisionnaireX Future Leaders FoundrySelective

VisionnaireX: Custom 1:1 Passion Projects with Industry Leaders & Endorsements from CXOs

A global 1:1 mentorship program pairing high school and university students with industry leaders (CXOs, VPs, subject-matter experts) for custom passion projects in business, technology, AI, innovation, design, and emerging fields. Participants receive mentor-endorsed letters of recommendation, professional portfolios, and pitch day presentations.

Jun–Aug · 3–8 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999139 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, STEM

SubjectsDigital Marketing, Strategy Consulting, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, UX Research & Design, Product Development, HealthTech, Climate & Sustainability, No-Code AI, Data Science & Analytics, Machine Learning & NLP, Consumer Insights, Space Technology, Psychology, Economics & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation & Design, Life Sciences & Medicine

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,295

Websitehttps://www.visionnairex.com/

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Venture CampSelective

Venture Camp: Explore Entrepreneurship By Launching a Real Business

A high school entrepreneurship program where students launch real businesses with actual customers and revenue. Offered as a 4-week virtual immersive or 1-week in-person intensive with mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and instruction from founders.

Jun–Aug · 1–4 wk sessionsOnline / CommuterMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Business Launch, Startups, Market Research, Product Development, Pitch Deck Creation, Leadership, Teamwork

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://www.venturecamp.org/

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LaunchXSelective

LaunchX In-Person San Diego Exploration Program

A 2-week in-person entrepreneurship program at UCSD where high school students ages 14–18 develop and prototype products through ideation, iteration, and implementation phases, culminating in a Demo Day showcase.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuterSan Diego, CA$3,000–$6,999114 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Product Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,495

Websitehttps://www.launchx.com/programs/san-diego-in-person-exploration

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VisionnaireXSelective

VisionnaireX - Guided 1:1 Projects with Industry Mentors

A global online 1:1 mentorship program pairing students with industry professionals and C-suite leaders on real-world passion projects in business, technology, innovation, design, data science, and emerging fields. Students receive mentor-endorsed recommendations, a Global Certificate of Achievement, and showcase their projects at an Annual Global Summit.

Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct · 2–8 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999139 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesCareer Exploration, STEM, Business/Entrepreneurship, Leadership

SubjectsDigital Marketing, Strategy Consulting, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, UX Research & Design, Product Development, HealthTech, Climate & Sustainability, No-Code AI, Data Science & Analytics, Machine Learning & NLP, Consumer Insights, Space Technology, Economics & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation & Design, Life Sciences & Medicine, Economics & Finance

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,500

Websitehttps://www.visionnairex.com/

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Young Founders LabSelective

Young Founders Lab: Summer Startup & Non-Profit Incubator

An elite online summer incubator for high school students founding startups and non-profits. Students develop and launch actual businesses or organizations, culminating in a demo day pitch to investors and industry experts.

Jun, Aug · 3 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999223 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Startup Development, Non-profit Development, Pitch Development, Product Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,990

Websitehttps://www.youngfounderslab.org/

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Worldstrides (Envision)SelectiveCredit

Envision by Worldstrides: NYLF - Business Innovation

An 8-day residential or commuter business program for high school students featuring case studies, simulations, and hands-on entrepreneurship challenges at Yale University, Georgia Tech, or UC Berkeley, with college credit awarded.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsBusiness Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Product Development, Design Thinking, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,499

Websitehttps://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/national-youth-leadership-forum-business-innovation

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Radiical SystemsSelective

First Ventures at Radiical Systems in NYC

A venture studio for young builders in NYC that teaches students to turn ideas into real projects with social and business impact using case study methodology. Offers three tracks: Prototype (6-week cohort), Builder (3–6 months 1:1 advisory), and Venture Build (9–12 months scoped engagement).

Jul · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNew York, NY$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Venture Design, Problem-Finding, Pitching, Product Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,750

Websitehttps://firstventures.radiical.systems/#program

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Go SuperlativeSelective

Go Superlative: Launch a business in 4 weeks this summer

A 4-week online entrepreneurship program for ambitious teens ages 13–18 to launch a real business, build an MVP, develop a pitch, and present to investors at a demo day.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Startup Building, Design Thinking, Product Development, Business Strategy, Marketing and Branding, Sales, Financial Literacy, Data Analysis, AI Tools and Automation, Public Speaking, Pitching

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,900

Websitehttps://www.gosuperlative.co/summer-program

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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)SelectiveCredit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Business & Entrepreneurship

A 9-day residential summer program for high school students (ages 14–18) focused on business creation, entrepreneurship, finance, and professional development. Students participate in hands-on simulations, hear from industry leaders, and may earn college credit through American University partnership.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling; applications accepted if space available

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

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Career Exploration, Career Exploration

SubjectsBusiness, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Product Development, Professional Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,195

Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/business-entrepreneurship/#section-9

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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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The Governor's Institutes of VermontCredit

The Governor's Institutes of Vermont

Residential summer programs across eight institutes (Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, Technology & Design, Weather & Climate Science) for high school students on Vermont college campuses.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locationsFreeSee Apply page for 2026 dates

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsTheater, Music, Writing, Painting, Film, Dance, Comics, Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sustainability, Social Justice, Climate Change, Political Leadership, General Medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Research, Dentistry, Statistics, Programming, Geometry, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design, Meteorology, Weather Forecasting, Atmospheric Science

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://giv.org/summer-institutes/

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Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University: Summer Entrepreneurship Institute

A 5-day intensive program where high school students develop entrepreneurship fundamentals, create their own product concepts and business ideas, and gain hands-on experience in startup development, market research, and business pitching.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSouth Orange, NJ$500–$1,499172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration

SubjectsEntrepreneurship, Startup Development, Business Models, Product Development, Market Research, Marketing, Pitching and Presentations

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,000

Websitehttps://www.shu.edu/summer/pre-college-summer-courses#entrepreneur

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University of Connecticut (UConn)

UConn Pre-College Summer: Nutrition - Food Science & Technology

A one-week pre-college summer program exploring food science and technology through lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments. Students learn about food microbiology, safety, quality assurance, food chemistry, product development, packaging, and food regulations.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare

SubjectsFood Science, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Chemistry, Product Development, Food Engineering, Food Marketing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,250

Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/food-science-technology/

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Marist CollegeCredit

Marist College: Summer Fashion Merchandising A to Z Institute

A two-week pre-college program offering comprehensive instruction in fashion merchandising, including retailing, buying, visual merchandising, and e-commerce. Students participate in field trips to NYC cultural institutions and flagship retail locations, attend industry guest speaker sessions, and gain hands-on experience in the Marist Maker Lab.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterPoughkeepsie, NY$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsFashion Merchandising, Retailing, Visual Merchandising, E-commerce, Product Development, Retail Marketing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,650

Websitehttps://www.marist.edu/admission/pre-college/fashion-merchandising

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Polimoda

POLIMODA: Pre-College Summer Programs

A 2-week immersive summer program in Florence, Italy where high school students study fashion design, production, and business while creating a portfolio-ready trend book and exploring the city's fashion heritage and artisan culture.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialFlorence, Italy$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsFashion Design, Fashion Production, Fashion Business, Product Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,990

Websitehttps://www.polimoda.com/courses/pre-college/fashion-system-design-production-and-business/

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Dana Hall School

Dana Hall School: Girls Summer Entrepreneurship Program

A team-based summer enrichment program where rising juniors and seniors develop business or product ideas and pitch them in a competition called 'The Dragon's Lair,' gaining real-world entrepreneurship and leadership experience.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWellesley, MA142 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Leadership

SubjectsBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Product Development

Websitehttps://www.danahall.org/academics/signature-programs

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