Summer Programs

Get Busy over your break

Find ways to stay busy this summer- consider taking advantage of one of these programs over the summer. There are so many programs out there- this is just a taste of what is out there.

Auburn Youth Programs
Summer camp registration opens December 1st for the upcoming summer. Some program fill up quickly, so don’t delay.

Augusta University VolunTeen Program
Wellstar MCG Health’s VolunTeen program is designed to provide students, ages 15 to 18, access to the operation of a world-class medical center. Wellstar MCG Health offers volunteer opportunities for high school students in a variety of settings to support the patient experience in clinical and non-clinical departments, clerical work and wayfinding.

This year’s summer program will run from June to July. Applications and required forms are due by Feb. 29. For more information and application forms, click here.

Contact volunteer services with questions at 706-721-6838 or wellstarvolunteers@augusta.edu. If your department at Wellstar MCG Health is interested in hosting a VolunTeen this summer, please email wellstarvolunteers@augusta.edu for more information.

Augusta University GenCyber Program
Sponsored by the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, GenCyber is a 6-day, residential summer camp open to students with diverse cybersecurity experience. If accepted to the yearly camp cohort, campers will enjoy engaging, hands-on learning opportunities including classroom activities and field trips to NSA Georgia and the Fort Gordon Cyber Center of Excellence.

Augusta University LeadHERship Program
For rising high school junior and senior young ladies.
James M. Hull College of Business of Augusta University is hosting the summer LeadHership program again and have two sessions this year

Session 1: June 9th, 2025 through June 13th, 2025 (excluding June 11)
Session 2: July 7th, 2025 through July 11th, 2025 (excluding July 9)

This program will be facilitated by Dr. Stacy Roberts and look to teach young ladies about professionalism, conflict resolution, effective communication, interview skills, networking and so much more! If interested in attending, please fill out the link HERE.

Bank of American Student Leaders Program
Since 2004, Student Leaders® has been part of Bank of America’s ongoing commitment to youth employment and economic mobility. They are helping to prepare a diverse pipeline of community-minded young students to be successful in the workforce through leadership training and work experience.

By driving responsible growth, we deliver for clients and address pressing societal issues, including advancing employment opportunities for youth and young adults. Through our Student Leaders® program, we annually connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from over 100 communities to employment, skills development and service.

The students hail from many diverse backgrounds, but are united by their drive and commitment. Through paid internships with local nonprofits and participation in a national leadership summit, they gain practical work and life experience.

Learn more about their eligibility criteria.
Browse the FAQs on the Student Leaders program.

Applications for the 2025 program are now being accepted through January 15th, 2025. Students who have submitted applications will be notified of their application status spring 2025. Apply Now

Carolina Masters Scholars (USC Summer program)

Christendom Best West Ever Summer Program
This highly acclaimed program, designed for rising high school seniors, offers participants a unique educational, cultural, spiritual, and fun-filled experience, all for the incredibly low cost of $600.Each year, more than 300 rising high school seniors take part in the program, and leave campus with a new appreciation for the liberal arts, Catholic culture, true friendship, and the beauty of God’s creation evidenced in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Students from Aquinas High School can attend The Best Week Ever on a full $600 scholarship with the code AQUINASHIGH. That means they can attend completely FREE of charge!

Clemson Summer Scholars
Is your rising 7^th to 12^th grade child (up to the age of 17 at time of camp) exploring different college paths? Give them a sneak peek at what college life is all about, and different subjects they can explore, through a Summer Scholars course this summer!

Every summer, the Summer Scholars program at Clemson University welcomes hundreds of campers who enjoy a one-week introduction to a variety of university learning options, while being immersed in our campus culture.

Duke Pre-College Programs

Emory Youth Theological Initiative

Georgia Boys State
Georgia Boys State is a comprehensive one-week course in state and local government and is a program of the American Legion Department of Georgia. The date for the program is June 8-14, 2025 and will be held at Valdosta State University in Valdosta.It is a “leadership action program” where qualified male high school rising seniors (current juniors) take part in a practical government course. It is designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon the citizen the fact that our government is just what we make it. Along the way delegates have the opportunity to learn the political process by organizing a mythical 51st state. Each level of government is run by those delegates who are elected to serve. Instruction is presented on the law and court system, parliamentary procedure and Georgia political history.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Career Academy
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the next generation of DNR employees who will care for Georgia’s natural and cultural resources. This summer, DNR invites high school students to a week-long summer camp where students will have the opportunity to explore future career options, receive training and education, and make connections with current DNR employees. Attendees will work alongside field professionals and receive hands-on training from game wardens, park managers, and wildlife, fisheries, and marine technicians while traveling across the state visiting wildlife management areas, state parks, fish hatcheries, historic sites, and Georgia’s coast.
To apply, visit the DNR Career Academy website. Application closes November 15.

Global Citizen Program
The Global Citizen Program is a series of international and domestic student travel programs designed and curated for middle, high school and college students. Students will learn what it means to be a global citizen, not just by traveling abroad, but by stepping out of their comfort zone, engaging in meaningful conversations and being immersed in new cultures.

Georgia Tech Pre-College Summer Program
Open to rising juniors and seniors in high school, the College of Design will offer two sessions of its Pre-College Summer program. Programs include Architecture, Industrial Design, Music Technology and Building Construction. Students get to experience living on campus for two weeks and gain insight into what it means to study at Georgia Tech.
Session 1: June 15 to June 27
Session 2: July 6 to July 18
For more information, and to apply please click here.

LeadHERship Program
For rising high school junior and senior young ladies.
James M. Hull College of Business of Augusta University is hosting the summer LeadHership program again and have two sessions this year
Session 1: June 9th, 2025 through June 13th, 2025 (excluding June 11)
Session 2: July 7th, 2025 through July 11th, 2025 (excluding July 9)

Naval Academy Summer STEM Program
Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.

STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. The application will close on March 31, 2025.

NC School of the Arts Summer programs

NC State High School Summer Programs

Notre Dame- Pre-College Programs
High school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors can apply to take a college-level class on campus or online with Notre Dame in the summer! Summer Scholars and Summer Scholars Online students have the unique opportunity to learn from Notre Dame faculty and meet other students from across the globe. Applications are due in February.

Piedmont Hospital Junior Volunteer Program
Teens aged 16-18 may participate in our Junior Volunteer program. Since the annual program begins in early summer, interviews are held in April, with an orientation in early June. Interested young people should contact the Volunteer Services Office at 706.774.8877 by the end of February each year to be put on a contact list. Students will be emailed the application that outlines the program requirements. Completed applications must be turned in by March.

Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College

Samford’s Summer Programs
Samford’s summer programs are designed to help students find and develop their passions. They currently have two residential summer camps this year. More info about each can be found at the links below.

Bulldog Pharmacy Camp
Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy invites current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to apply for its Bulldog Pharmacy Camp this summer to explore careers in pharmacy. 2025 camp dates are June 22 – June 27, 2025. Learn More

Sports Business MVP Boot Camp
The Sports Business MVP Boot Camp is designed for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are passionate about pursuing a career in the dynamic world of sports business. 2025 camp dates are July 13 – July 18, 2025. Learn More

Savannah College of Art and Design: Pre-College Summer Programs

Sewanee Pre-College Programs
Sewanee has a wide range of opportunities for high school students looking for early first-hand experience working with college professors or even living on a college campus. Check out their pre-college programs.
Popular programs available to high school 9-12 graders:
NEW – Sewanee Young Writers’ Conference – WINTERIM
StarTalk – Sewanee Chinese Language Camp
Sewanee Young Writers’ Conference
SUMMA Theological Debate Society
Sewanee Spanish Language Camp
Sewanee Summer Music Festival
Sewanee Environmental Institute

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute allows participants to dive deep into the humanities, exploring rich fields of inquiry that are rarely taught at the high school level.

UGA Summer Academy

UGA VetCAMP
Camp typically takes place in June; Application Due in January.

US Naval Academy Sumer Program
Summer STEM is for current 8th, 9th and 10th graders and is a six-day residential camp here at the Academy. Attendees get to do hands-on math and science activities in our labs with our faculty and midshipmen. The program fee is $800. Summer Seminar is for current 11th graders and is a great opportunity for attendees to see what it would be like to be a student at the Academy. The program fee is $550. Need-based scholarships are available for both programs, including fees and/or travel.

Vanderbilt Summer Academy
VSA is an intentionally designed, accelerated residential program for academically advanced 7th through 12th grade students offered through Vanderbilt University’s Programs for Talented Youth. VSA offers one-week and two-week summer courses that are grounded in academic rigor and scholarly exploration, while also focused on fostering community and friendship. Not interested in a residential experience? Programs for Talented Youth also offers online experiences for rising 11th and 12th grade students through our Mentor Immersion program.

Virginia Tech’s Black College Institute/ Peddrew-Yates Institute
The Black College Institute (BCI) has officially been renamed the Peddrew-Yates Institute (PYI). While our name has changed, our commitment to inspiring, empowering, and supporting future leaders remains unwavering. This change honors the legacy of Irving Peddrew and Charlie Yates, the first Black students to attend Virginia Tech, and reflects our continued dedication to excellence and inclusivity. Originally known as the Black College Institute from 2017 to 2024, this academic summer enrichment program by Virginia Tech has evolved while maintaining its core mission. The program hosts talented, high-achieving, and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. For 2025, all three sessions will be held in person over a 3-day period for rising juniors and rising seniors. While the program is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students, we welcome the participation of any student who has a potential interest in Virginia Tech. All activities are planned to use a multicultural perspective, with a special emphasis on the African American identity

Application closes: March 21, 2025
Notification of acceptance: April 25, 2025

Virginia Tech’s Summer Science Program
Explore the world of science through action-packed, fun, thought-provoking summer camps in the College of Science at Virginia Tech. In the camps, you can DO science— carry out experiments, work with cutting-edge technology, and solve real-life problems. Talented professors and staff will inspire and prepare you for a great future in science!

West Point Summer Program– Summer Leader Experience (SLE) View Flyer
The United States Military Academy at West Point is excited to offer opportunities for high school students to experience the Academy this summer. This one-week program is designed for current high school juniors, offering them a unique opportunity to experience life as a Cadet at West Point. The action-packed week will be both challenging and rewarding, with participants taking part in:

Four hands-on academic workshops selected from 17 different options, taught by West Point faculty.
Physical and mental challenges, including indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, intramurals, and the Candidate Fitness Assessment.
Leadership and character development through team challenges, the Leader Reaction Course, and ethics discussions led by West Point Cadets.

Check out the SLE 2024 VIDEO to learn more about the experience. Students can choose between two SLE sessions: May 31- June 6 OR June 6-13

Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. Completing this application also fulfills the first portion of the application to West Point.

West Point provides scholarships to cover the costs of SLE fees and travel expenses for students who have proven financial need. Learn more here: West Point Summer Leader Experience

Apply to SLE: SLE Application