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 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. 

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.

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/ (linked) for more information on 2027 camp dates, registration, and deadlines.  

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