Internships and Camps

Students are encouraged to challenge themselves outside of the classroom with available internships and camps. This page acts as a resource for students and parents and will be updated on a continual basis as new opportunities become available.

Abbey Road Summer Study Abroad

• There are various program concentrations offered in various locations across the world

Adelphi University Pre-College Program

• A top-ranked pre-college summer program open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Alfred University Portfolio Preparation for College-Bound Artists

• Rising juniors and seniors who plan to apply to an art program in college

Almost Authors Summer Writing Workshop

• Students in all grades

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Advocacy Institute

• Students ages 15-18 who are looking to hone their advocacy skills and passion for social justice

American University Community of Scholars Pre-College Program

• Rising juniors and seniors who have above a 3.0 GPA and are interested in international affairs 

University of Alabama Early College

• Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
• Choose from over 80 different online and on-campus courses to earn college credit

Beloit College Center for Language Studies Summer Programs

• Open to rising juniors and seniors
• Programs offered in Chinese, Japanese & Russian

Boston University's Academy of Media Production

• Students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2021

Boston University Summer Journalism Institute

• Students ages 15-18 interested in journalism, communications, or writing
• Choose from three 2-week sessions 

Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE)

• Rising juniors and seniors

Campbell University PGA Golf Management Summer Experience

• Students interested in learning about Campbell University and their PGA Golf Management program

University of Chicago Summer Pre-College Programs

• Various program options to choose from

City of Pittsburgh Student Police Academy

• Open to students in any grade

College of William & Mary Pre-College Program in American History

• Hosted by the National Institute of American History & Democracy (NIAHD) 
• Rising juniors & seniors

Cornell College's One Course Summer Institute

• Open to sophomores, juniors, or seniors who want to take a college course

Cornell University Summer College

• They offer more than 40 precollege programs that are either 2, 3, or 6 weeks long
• Potentially earn college credit

University of Dayton Summer Engineering Experiences

• Rising juniors and seniors interested in engineering

University of Delaware Edge Summer College Program

• A five-week, credit-bearing college experience designed for high school students moving into their junior and senior years

Denison University - Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

• A residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers
• Open to current sophomores and juniors

Drew University Institute of Study Abroad Ireland

• Students ages 15-17

Drexel University's Summer Institutes

• Dates vary by program

Franklin University Switzerland High School Summer Programs

• Open to rising seniors interested in Alpine Ecology or International Economics

GRAMMY Camp

• A 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in a music career

Hillman Cancer Center Academy

• 8 weeks of cutting-edge research and STEM career preparation for high school students.
• Open to all high school students over 15 years of age

Hillsdale College High School Summer Study & Travel Programs

• There are various programs, dates, and locations

Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive

• Held at Lehigh University
• Current sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply

Ithaca College Summer Pre-College Programs

• Dates & programs vary

John Carroll University Young Writer's Workshop

• Students in grades 8-12

Keystone Boys State

• A free week-long leadership camp held at Shippensburg University
• Open to rising seniors only

Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program

• Students ages 14-21 who are looking ot earn money and gain work experience to become college and career read

Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) 2021 Summer Virtual Internship Program for High School Students

• This program provides the opportunity to participate in basic science or clinical research projects
  

Marist College Summer Pre-College

• Choose from over 20 different programs
• Rising juniors and seniors

Miami University (OH) Summer Scholars Program

• Rising juniors and seniors
• Two options for 2-week sessions

University of Miami’s Summer Scholars Program

• Earn college credit while spending 3 weeks on campus or spend two weeks on campus in a non-credit program
• Open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors

Moore College of Art & Design - Summer Art & Design Institute (SADI)

• Rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors

Muskingum University High School Summer Music Theatre Camp

• Students currently enrolled in grades 9-12

NYU Precollege Summer Program

• Rising juniors and seniors

Northeastern Accelerate

• Nine summer pre-college programs offered during two 2-week sessions

University of Notre Dame Career Discovery in Architecture

• 12-day program for students to learn about the field of architecture
• Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Oxbridge Academic Programs

• Many dates and locations available

PA American Legion State Police National Guard Youth Camp

• A six-day camp held at York College of Pennsylvania for students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or a branch of the military 
• Must be between 15 and 17 years old prior to the camp start date

PA Governor’s School for Global and International Studies

• 4-week residential program for sophomores & juniors, held on Pitt's campus

PA School for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences

• Held at Penn State (University Park campus)
• Current juniors are encouraged to apply

University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy

• Current sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply

UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Scholarship Program

• Open to rising seniors with a substantial interest in a career in sports medicine.
• 6-week summer internship at the UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

• A free 7-week research program for any student over the age of 15 who has an interest in STEM, biomedicine, or research

Pitt Pharmacy Career RXPloration

• Open to rising juniors and seniors

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute PREFACE Summer Program

• Rising juniors and seniors interested in science, engineering, and technology

University of Rochester Pre-College Programs

• Various programs ranging from 1-6 weeks, some offer credit, some do not offer credit

SAME Engineering & Construction camps

• Must be at least 15 years old and interested in exploring STEM skills & careers

Skidmore College Pre-College Program

• Options to study liberal arts or study art

Susquehanna University Pre-College Programs

• Dates & programs vary

University of Vermont Pre-College Programs

• Various programs with the option for online or on-campus learning

University of Virginia Cornerstone Summer Institute

• Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors

Washington University in St. Louis Pre-College Programs

• Earn college credit while spending 2-8 weeks on WashU's campus

Waynesburg University CSI Camp

• Open to rising juniors & seniors interested in forensics

York College Global Education Initiative Summer Program

• College-bound students going into grades 10-12