Off Campus Opportunities
Updated 5/23
See below for student opportunities off-campus. Below you will find links to college campus visits, internships, summer opportunities, and more. Please check back regularly for updates. Also, you can go to the website of just about any University and see if they offer summer programs not listed below.
11/1 Service Academy Information If you are interested in learning more about the U.S. service academies (U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Coast Guard Academies) please contact the Representative Kim.
Representative Kim’s contact information
Contact them through email: abigail.fachtmann@mail.house.gov or phone: 714-984-2440
2/9 AMDA The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Welcome to the AMDA High School Conservatory! We are currently entering our 9th year for our On-Campus programs and our 3rd year for our online programs, with new additions to each division! The AMDA High School Conservatory is an immersive program that provides extraordinary performing arts training for passionate artists. This program offers cutting-edge learning opportunities that are uniquely personal and specifically designed for today’s emerging performing artists. The High School now offers 3 different programs that all offer pre-college training from our world-class faculty, performing arts centered cultural activities, an opportunity to audition for the college and alternative High School Conservatory programs & culminates in an original final presentation to share with your family and friends. Please select the program you are interested in below to find out more about the exciting programs we have to offer High School students here at AMDA! https://www.amda.edu/highschool
10/5 Ball State Interior Design program has offered high school workshops/camp experiences where high school students of all levels learn about interior design in a hands-on way. The workshop explores fundamentals of 2D and 3D concepts, basic drawing and illustration skills, use of color and light effects, and how interior environments affect human behavior. This inclusive program seeks to blend tradition and innovation in creative learning.
At the end of the workshop, students have new friends, new perspectives, and a personal portfolio full of ideas!
This year we will be offering four flexible workshops:
• Two ten day on-campus workshops during the summer
• Two three week on-line workshops during the summer
Registration for summer Youth Interior Design Forum is now open. See pdf below. For more information, including tuition, dates and registration please go to our website https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/workshops/ysdw
This year we will be offering four flexible workshops:
• Two ten day on-campus workshops during the summer
• Two three week on-line workshops during the summer
Registration for summer Youth Interior Design Forum is now open. See pdf below. For more information, including tuition, dates and registration please go to our website https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/cap/workshops/ysdw
1/20 Boston Leadership Institute The Boston Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for Summer 2022 STEM programs designed for high-achieving high school students. We offer both in-person and remote options. Participants engage in experimental research with faculty experts in cutting-edge areas of science. Programs are offered in fields that generate high demand STEM careers. See pdf below
Programs provide:
• Hands-on, in-depth research experience that can be included in college admissions essays
• Research skills that afford students an edge in obtaining internships and research positions
• A platform to explore potential college majors and careers
• An opportunity for students to demonstrate initiative, drive, and mastery of upper level STEM subject matter
• Hands-on, in-depth research experience that can be included in college admissions essays
• Research skills that afford students an edge in obtaining internships and research positions
• A platform to explore potential college majors and careers
• An opportunity for students to demonstrate initiative, drive, and mastery of upper level STEM subject matter
1/5 Boston University Summer High School Programs
-High School Honors is a six-week residential, commuter, or online program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while experiencing life on a college campus. This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; and Creative Writing. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2022.
-RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit residential program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic while experiencing life on a college campus. This summer we are offering three AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; and Creative Writing. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with experiential learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Summer Challenge is a two-week residential or online program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2022.
-Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit residential or commuter program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2022.
California Conservation Corps. Get Paid while you train and earn scholarships. Open to individuals 18-25 years of age. See pdf below.
Cal State Los Angeles Early Entrance Program is for high school students who must be under the age of 16 by June 1st of the year in which they apply. EEP students, upon graduating from high school, pursue their baccalaureate degrees as full-time students at Cal State LA. The EEP IS NOT A TRANSFER PROGRAM. Students are expected to earn their degrees at this University. To find out more about the EEP please visit our website at https://www.calstatela.edu/academic/eep Please also feel free to contact the EEP office at 323-343-2287 or by e-mail at eepstaff@calstatela.edu.
5/11 Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) @ Fairplex. Summer Courses.
The summer term for CTEC courses will begin on June 13th and will conclude on July 21st.
CTEC’s mission is to offer (at no cost) career and technical education courses to high school students which help prepare them for real-world careers through hands-on teaching and learning. In partnership with the San Antonio Regional Occupational Program (SAROP), all of our classes are offered for credit. CTEC courses are open to all students – Whether they are thinking about pursuing a technical career, have a general interest in new learning opportunities, or are in need of additional credits for graduation.
For the summer tem, CTEC will offer three pathways in addition to an option centered on agricultural field trips.
To review the 2022 summer course schedule, please click extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https
To apply, please click https://form.jotform.com/221154419431145
To apply, please click https://form.jotform.com/221154419431145
11/15 Carnegie Mellon University: Summer Pre-College Programs We are in-person for the summer of 2022, and our application is open! For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare them for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/index.html
Coalition for Responsible Community Development. Paid Internship $15 hour. Are you between the ages of 14-24 and part of a low-income household? Gain 120 hours of meaningful and paid work experience in a professional setting. See CRCD youth at Work Flyer below.
4/7 Columbia University Summer Immersion Programs. We are continuing to accept applications from your students for the Commuter and Online programs, on a first-submitted, first-reviewed basis.
SUMMER IMMERSION: NEW YORK CITY https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool/summer-immersion-new-york-city/new-applicants
County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty?keywords=student%20worker
1/18 Ed100 Academy for Student Leaders The Ed100 Academy for Student Leaders is a free, year-round membership program for students who have an interest in leadership. To join, students complete this brief application for students. There is no cost. The Ed100 Academy is for students who serve in a leadership role *or who aspire to do so in the future.* Leadership isn't just about holding a traditional office. This program is meant to include diverse students from each grade level. Students age 13 and above are invited to apply. We work hard to reach out to each high school community in California, but students from other states are welcome, too. https://ed100.org/blog/student-leader-academy
5/2 Future Doctors Program and Future Lawyers Program by Harvard Student Agencies at Harvard University. Want your students to experience a Harvard class while still in School?
The Future Lawyers Program and The Future Doctors Program have been one of our most popular programs with ~1000 budding lawyers and doctors exploring their passion and bolstering their interests with Harvard Student Agencies at Harvard University.
Learn with Leaders is glad to invite applications for the Future Doctors Program and the Future Lawyers Program by Harvard Student Agencies at Harvard University for its May 2022 cohort.
Future Lawyers Program information, visit: https://learnwithleaders.com/futurelawyersprogram-may
Future Doctors Program information, visit: https://learnwithleaders.com/futuredoctorsprogram-may
2/25 Georgetown University Georgetown’s Summer High School Programs offer an immersive learning experience that prepares you with the tools needed for college success. Ranging in length from one to eight weeks, our programs span a wide range of subjects, covering everything from forensic science and politics to creative writing and data science. You'll have the opportunity to meet classmates from around the world and earn college credit. https://summer.georgetown.edu/all-programs?mkt_tok=MjYxLURGRC05OTMAAAGC0F4tUe-byt3-ZlzGaBEjQmnxUovecWqQ1X-0TEUqL3u2LIcaZpORgQ74Sng7_Ucw92Z3bq2b4bBGW4xvZ0WmKotMaQVPXbKfb0wmDKKCkS7zDg
PSAT/NMSQT Did you know that PSAT/NMSQT results can help you save time studying for the SAT? When you sign up for Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy and link your College Board account, we’ll create a practice plan just for you that will keep you focused on the areas you need to study most. https://learn.khanacademy.org/sat-kickoff-week/?utm_source=cbemail-01763-084-edu-signup&utm_medium=cb418-email&utm_campaign=educator&SFMC_cid=EM262308-&rid=71366279
2/2 Rider University High school students are invited to take a step toward achieving their academic and artistic goals by attending a Pre-College Summer Program from Rider University's Westminster College of the Arts. We offer a variety of programs in voice, theatre, organ, piano and musical theory. https://www.rider.edu/admissions/pre-college
10/13 RISE Climate Solutions Campaign is a guided school year long program that runs from Fall 2021 to spring 2022 in which students create and roll out their own environmental project. In this virtual leadership program, we guide teams of students through a four-phase program to learn, plan, lead and take action in their communities to fight the climate crisis. In addition to environmental action participating teams will have the opportunity to learn valuable leadership and project building skills. Each team is paired with a Grades of Green advisor to help them create a successful and impactful project in their community. Our most impactful teams will be eligible to win eco-grants of up to $1,000 to further their projects. Ongoing through May. https://gradesofgreen.org/join-the-climate-solutions-campaign/
4/19 San Gabriel Valley ROP Summer School classes. Our Courses are designed with flexibility in mind. Experienced career technical educators provide support and instruction to students in an asynchronous online model.
Frequently asked questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P1KgVsuFsH4T9-9O2QoVSPzPwMQJ5ihC/view
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQlp34IMQf3ymZNXRR1q8q9WzuHql55z8RWJT2-7NJcOJElA/viewform
4/26 Stanford University - Virtual Admission Events We are not conducting any travel or in-person events at this time, but we are conducting many virtual programs where students can learn more about the admission process and Stanford University. Please check this website regularly for new events or last minute changes. A series of virtual events beginning May 10th and concluding on May 26th. https://apply.stanford.edu/portal/virtual-admission-events
University of California (UC) List of all k-12 UC programs
10/28 UMass Winter and Summer Programs Get a taste of the college experience, build your resume, and earn college credit. Discover pre-college opportunities available this winter and summer for high school students from UWW. Championing new approaches and breaking down traditional barriers to education, UWW strives to provide revolutionary access to all learners. https://www.umass.edu/uww/programs/pre-college