Summer Programs, Pre-College Programs, and Camps for Middle & High School Students

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Summertime is THE PERFECT TIME for students to jump-start their futures! Summer enrichment camps and programs give students opportunities to  . . .

  • discover their passions and learn about their interests.
  • sample college life academically and socially.
  • explore career options.
  • broaden their knowledge.
  • cultivate demonstrated interest in a college/university.
  • enhance their college resume. (Great SAT/ACT scores can help with college admissions, too!)

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Howard University Summer Enrichment Entrepreneurship. Actuary science, accounting, business, college prep, enrichment
University of Virginia Youth Summer Program Design, architecture, construction
Hampton University Pre-College Summer Program leadership, academics, college prep, and more
University of Southern California Architecture • Business • Engineering & Information Technology • Global Studies • Communication & Journalism • Performing Arts: Summer Theatre Conservatory • Pre-Health & Science • Pre-Law • Writing & Critical Thinking
Virginia Tech Black College Institute academics, enrichment
Niner Academy at UNC-Charlotte game design, robotics, finance, engineering, creative writing, leadership, drone usage, AI, and more.
Clemson Summer Scholars health, biology, biotechnology, engineering, veterinary science, music engineering
Columbia University Summer Immersion: New York City architecture, engineering, photography, music, arts, film, business, economics, college prep, math, philosophy, science
Wake Forest Summer Immersion Pre-college, AI, biology, coding, debate, cancer medicine, engineering, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, finance, health and exercise science, law, leadership, neuroscience, policy and politics, medicine, screenwriting, sports medicine, technology, women’s health, sports business, writing, women’s medicine
University of SC Master Scholars law and crime, robotics, filmmaking, graphic design, journalism, forensic  science, photography, nursing, marketing medicine, criminal justice
Georgia Tech Summer Peaks STEM/STEAM
Georgia Tech Summer Engineering Institute Engineering
CFNC Summer Enrichment List of Programs Interest areas in these programs range from Marine Science to Engineering, Music to Writing, American Sign Language to Cake Decorating and many more. You can choose from residential camps to day programs, programs located near home or across the state.
NC A&T Summer Youth Programs Engineering, business, agriculture
NC State Pre-College Programs Entrepreneurship. Actuary science, accounting, business, college prep, enrichment
Boston College Summer Programs for HS Students photography, languages, chemistry, economics, math, computer science, film, hospitality, and more
UNC-Asheville Pre-College Summer film, music, writing, pottery, climate, robotics, meteorology, wildlife, Esports, game design, pre-med, river ecology, geology
Spelman College Summer Programs STEM, pre-med, heath, pre-college, art history, college prep
Cornell Summer Residential Program leadership, college admissions, college prep
University of South Carolina STEM, arts, career, academic skills
NC State Design Camp students about the study of design and raises awareness of the impact of design on all aspects of our everyday lives.
NC State/ECU Summer Outreach veterinary, math, STEM, leadership
UNC Sports Journalism Camp sports journalism
Thrive Scholars provides high-achieving students of color from low-income communities the opportunities they need to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers.
Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth grades 1-12; career and college prep
Campbell STEM Days STEM
UNC-Charlotte Summer Architecture Institute one-week program that introduces high school students to the discipline and study of architecture
Duke STAR Program provides a high-quality research experience for undergraduate students, high school students, and middle and high school teachers during the summer academic break.
LEDA (Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America) Program leadership, college admissions, college guidance

Click here to see a complete list of over 125 programs