Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Baylor's Pre-College Programs are designed specifically for high school students. Visit https://events.web.baylor.edu/summer-programs for additional information.

Beacon College offers specialized summer programs designed for students who learn differently, providing the tools, confidence, and support to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Whether students are preparing for the transition to college or still exploring what success can look like after high school, Beacon’s summer experiences are built to meet them where they are—and help them get where they want to go.  Summer for Success is a three-week on-campus experience designed for current high school students (freshmen through graduating seniors) to develop the skills and confidence necessary for college success. Through hands-on classwork, independent living workshops, and plenty of fun, students develop real skills and lifelong friendships. To be eligible for the Summer for Success program, you must be a current high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2025–26 academic year and have a diagnosed learning disability such as dyslexia, ADHD, or a related condition. Camp Dates are July 12 - July 31, 2026. College Edge is a two-week on-campus program for graduating seniors and continuing college students designed to build the academic, social, and daily living skills that are essential for college success. Students practice college-level coursework, strengthen executive functioning, and build confidence before the fall semester. Camp dates for this program are June 20 to July 3, 2026. Scholarships are available. Please visit https://www.beaconcollege.edu/college-readiness-programs/summer-programs/ for more information. 

Summer Programs for High School Students at BU include:

High School Honors
Rise Internship/Practicum
Academic Immersion
Summer Challenge

Residential, commuter, and Online options available.
Please visit https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/ for additional information.    

Drake University's BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare camp will introduce you to careers in the health profession. You will get to participate in hands-on laboratory experiences, educational sessions, and interactive discussions with students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to understand how to best prepare for a career in healthcare. This camp takes place from Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11, 2026. Please visit the camp website (linked) for details.

Drexel's summer academic programs are summer camps open to highly motivated high school students who wish to explore what a university-level program is all about. Workshops are led by Drexel faculty and utilize Drexel's labs, facilities, and the city of Philadelphia's many resources.

Summer camps are offered in the following areas:

• Arts and Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business
• Computing and Informatics
• Design, Arts, and Media
• Engineering 
• Entrepreneurship
• Medicine
• Nursing and Health Professions
• Public Health

Please visit https://drexel.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/summer-institutes for additional information.

For more information about Lindenwood's camps and clinics visit https://www.lindenwoodlionscamps.com/. 

Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri holds a summer workshop for sophomore, junior, and senior high school students interested in Anatomy and the Health Sciences. This year, the workshop is scheduled for July 13-17, 2026. Students will receive real dissection experience and other hands-on learning. 

Additional information is available at https://www.logan.edu/admissions/visit/aces/. 

This week-long program is tailored for rising seniors (currently juniors). Participants will live on campus (Manhattan and Dobbs Ferry Campuses), gaining first-hand university life experience while exploring potential careers in business. Students will also visit Fortune 500 Companies and engage with faculty in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, and more. Participants can choose from three one-week sessions in 2026:

• July 5 - July 11
• July 19 - July 25
• August 2  - August 8

Please visit https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-business/business-leadership-academy for more detailed information about the program. 

Missouri State's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is offering CSI Summer Camp for high school students in grades 9-12. CSI Camp covers topics like basic criminal investigation, forensic analysis techniques, crime scene processing, and collection and packaging of evidence. Camp activities include lifting and examining fingerprints, casting tread impressions, identifying and examining blood spatter/stains, and much more. Camp takes place from June 8-11 and July 27-30, 2026.  Please visit  https://criminology.missouristate.edu/csi-camp.htm for more information.  

Download CSI Summer Camp Flyer 2026

Missouri S&T offers a variety of Summer Camps. Campers have the opportunity to learn about explosives, tour a nuclear reactor, explore diverse engineering careers, create art, serve as environmentalists, travel to the edge of space, and prepare to become future STEM leaders. Please visit https://summercamps.mst.edu/ for additional information.

NYU offers immersive academic experiences for students grades 5–12 during the summer and throughout the academic year spanning everything from weekend workshops to 1- to 2-week intensive programs through 6-12-week courses.  Choose from more than 50 unique programs that fit your academic interests, goals, and schedule.  Visit https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-and-middle-school-programs.html for more information.  

Choose from two-week classes offered in a range of exciting topics on campus (IN FOCUS) or two- to four-week classes online (pre-college online program), or take an undergraduate course for college credit. Sessions in all options are taught by Northwestern faculty members. Please visit https://sps.northwestern.edu/college-preparation/ for more information. 

For more than 60 years, Syracuse University’s Office of Pre-College Programs has been giving high school students the opportunity to explore potential college majors and careers in its pre-college programs. On campus, on location, online, hybrid, and research immersion programs are available. Discounts and scholarships are available.  Students who successfully complete their course leave with a Certificate of Completion and a Syracuse University transcript.  Please visit https://precollege.syr.edu/ for details.

This is a structured, three-week pre-college experience for highly-motivated high school students to earn UCLA credit while building skills in a focused area of study. Students can choose an on-campus (commuter) or virtual course format, earn official UCLA credit, and build skills in economics, investing, and data. High school students born on or before June 23, 2011, with a minimum 3.2 GPA are eligible. This program does not require previous economics or programming experience.  Please visit the website (linked) for more information.  Payment is due in full by May 1, 2026.

Download UCLA 2026 Precollege Booklet

During this six-day, five-night academic enrichment program, students will stay the week at the university, taking part in academic and college prep programs during the day and experiencing campus life and the city of St. Louis by night. Participants will engage in a series of activities ranging from academic and research programming to skill- and leadership-building workshops. Students will engage in hands-on, college-level academic and lab experiences, such as anatomy dissection, organic chemistry, infectious diseases, microbiology, and pharmacy compounding.   Session dates are July 19 - July 24, 2026. Please visit https://www.uhsp.edu/why-uhsp/community-engagement/summer-camps-and-programs-at-uhsp/health-care-summer-immersion-program/ for more information.     

This course was created with high schoolers in mind. No prior coding experience required!  All courses are online and self-paced, so students can fit them into their schedule. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of accomplishment from the University of Michigan Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to include in college applications.  This course takes place from June 17 to July 31, 2026. Please visit  https://joyofcoding.eecs.umich.edu/ for more information.

Any student who has completed 9th grade or above is encouraged to attend a one-day, activity-packed experience giving students a glimpse of what it's like to be a pharmacist, as well as an opportunity to see firsthand what it's like to study at one of our three UMKC Pharmacy campuses. There are three dates to choose from.

June 5, 2026 — Columbia (University of Missouri campus)
June 26, 2026 — Springfield (Missouri State University downtown Brick City campus)
July 24, 2026 — Kansas City (UMKC downtown Health Sciences campus)

Please visit https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/news-and-events/pharmacy-camp.html for details. 

The Bridge Summer Academy offers free academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development, and activities that support college planning. The Bridge Program Summer Academy begins 6/22/26 and ends 7/10/2026 for students in grades 9 through 10. Classes meet weekly on UMSL's campus Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Please visit https://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/programs/summer.html for more information on this program. 
 

The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management hosts an annual summer camp for high school students interested in computing.
Innovate: The Raikes School Way is designed to provide students with a foundation in core programming concepts and is ideal for students with little to no computing experience. Additionally, there is a separate curriculum and instruction for students with moderate or advanced experience as they aim to expand their computing skills. Students who expect to enter college in the fall of 2027 will be given priority based on total applications. Students who expect to enter college in the fall of 2028 will also be considered if they have completed pre-calculus before the start of camp. 

Tentative Camp Dates: July 19-August 1, 2026

Cost covers all housing, meals, instruction, and activities associated with the camp.
Full and partial scholarships are available to students who submit a camp application.

Final Application Deadline: May 1 (applications received after May 1 will be considered on a space-available basis). Please visit https://raikes.unl.edu/summer-camp/ for additional information.

Students can explore different career paths and majors, live on a university campus, and challenge themselves with Rochester’s Pre-College Programs. On-site and online options are offered More information is available at https://admissions.rochester.edu/pre-college/ and https://rochesteronline.precollegeprograms.org/.

Summer camp at Webster University expands beyond traditional summer camp experiences. From music to sports camps, there is something for everyone! With a passion for the arts and STEM and a commitment to innovation, creativity, sportsmanship, and skill building, Webster camps promote individual excellence, connection, and friendship! 

Please visit https://www.webster.edu/summer/index.php for more information. 

Banson NYC is a full-service company devoted to creating an educational "real-life" experience to inspire students to pursue their career dreams in the fashion industry. Holland Grumieaux, President/Founder, spent almost twenty years in this field prior to launching Banson NYC.  She personally designs 1-5 day itineraries in New York that complement the learning experience in the classroom. Each camp is a week long.  The in-person one is 5 full days, and the virtual one consists of 18-20 hours.  They accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please visit https://www.bansonnyc.com/content.html?page=3 for more information on camp dates, registration, and deadlines.  

FBI St. Louis Teen Academy
Date: May 28-29, 2026
Where: FBI St. Louis Field Office
Cost: Free
Visit this website to apply: https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/outreach-applications/2026-st-louis-teen-academy-application.pdf/view

Deadline to apply: May 8, 2026

Registration is now open for the Great American Leadership Program for High School Students. This is a transformative, hands-on experience designed to inspire and equip the next generation of leaders. Set against the stunning backdrop of Malibu, California, this immersive program invites students to develop leadership skills, explore American values, and walk in the footsteps of President Ronald Reagan. Registration includes lodging, meals, program materials, and all activities throughout the session.  Please note:  Travel to and from Malibu, California, is not included in the program fee.  A limited number of full scholarships are available for students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential.  Session dates are: June 14th - June 17th, June 28th - July 1st, and July 13th - July 16th. Please visit https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/great-american-leadership-program for more information.  

Download LHS Summer 2026 Camp Program Specific Information

OBAP’s ACE Academy introduces middle and high school students ages 13 to 18 years old to careers in aerospace through immersive, week-long summer programs. Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP leads ACE Academies nationwide, guiding diverse students toward careers in aerospace. Please visit https://obap.org/outreach-programs/ace-academy/ for more information.

Download St. Louis OBAP Ace Academy Flyer

This camp is open to 9th- and 10th-graders and takes place June 1-5, 2026.  It will include one or more trips to partner organizations for service opportunities. Through workshops and activities, students will explore strengths, practice fundamental skills such as goal setting and public speaking, and learn the importance of effective communication and collaboration to unlock leadership abilities and develop potential.  Please see the attached flyer and visit https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/ for more information.

Download Youth Leaders in Conservation Flyer

Please visit the website https://vetmed.worldstrides.com/#all-programs for additional information. 

Download 2026 Veterinary Academy by WorldStrides Catalog