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Due
Date
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Name
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Description
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Cost
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Grades
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| late March |
ASM International Materials Camp @ Drexel
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This week-long commuter academic camp features highly interactive, lab-based, and hands-on activities to introduce students to materials science and engineering. Industry tours and a group project enhance the experience.
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FREE-No charge for students accepted to this program. |
Rising high school juniors and seniors |
| late March |
POP (Play On Philly) Summer Program |
Summer participants have the opportunity to learn or deepen their skills on an instrument, play incredible music in an orchestra or other ensemble, and foster meaningful friendships.
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fees vary per program
Financial Aid is available
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grades 1-12 |
| mid March |
Kode With Klossy Camp |
Two-week coding-intensive camps designed for student of traditionally underrepresented genders in STEAM fields. No prior coding experience is requited. The program will teach students the fundamentals of coding and spark a lifelong passion for STEAM! |
FREE |
- ages 13-18
- girls, gender non-conforming, and trans students
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| early March |
The Documentary History Project for Youth at Scribe Video Center |
The Documentary History Project for Youth is an annual after-school, weekend and summertime digital media production workshop for middle and high school students. Each year, youth participants create short documentary films as a way to explore some aspect of the social, political and cultural history of Philadelphia. |
YOU GET PAID! |
current grades 8-11 |
| late March |
Penn Carey Law Pre-College Academy |
A three-week program exploring U.S. Law, the legal profession, and topics such as business law, legal advocacy, human rights, and sports/entertainment law. |
$9,499 (Residential) $5,999 (Commuter)
*full scholarships available here
|
9-12 |
| early March |
Wilkes University RxExperience Camp |
High school students will get a behind-the-scenes look at pharmacy through educational sessions and fun, hands-on lab activities, all from the comfort of their own home! We'll send everything students need for lab activities and hands-on learning. Virtual sessions take place on four Wednesday evenings starting in mid-March. |
$50 |
9-12 |
| early March |
Neubauer Phoenix STEM Summer Scholars at the University of Chicago |
The Neubauer Phoenix STEM Summer Program offers the opportunity for a diverse cohort of outstanding high school students with an interest in STEM-related areas to be exposed to UChicago’s distinctive approach and abundant research and academic opportunities in STEM fields. |
FREE
including tuition, room and board, and roundtrip transportation!
|
11
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| early January for Winter term, late March for Spring Term |
Fleisher Art Memorial - Saturday Young Artists Program |
In the Saturday Young Artists Program, Fleisher offers low-cost classes for young people ages 5 to 18 designed to develop artistic skills, foster engagement with the arts, encourage self-expression, and build confidence as a creative person. Over 100 classes in a range of media are offered throughout the year, allowing children and youth to experience hands-on art-making in a supportive and enriching environment.
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$60 per course
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ages 5-18
*Spaces are limited. You must enter the lottery to be randomly selected for the program.
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| mid March |
NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering |
NovaEdge Diversity in Engineering is a one-week, on campus program to introduce a diverse population of students from different ethnic and social backgrounds to the traditional fields of engineering, including Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. |
$300
*If you have a special financial circumstance, please email a letter describing your financial challenges to Dr. Jones at s.jones@villanova.edu.
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rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders |
| late March |
The UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT Academy's Love & Learning Labs- Spring Session
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TheUNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT Academy’s Love & Learning Labs are a safe, virtual space for Black girls to be nourished in an environment that fosters love of self, and emanates love of, for, and toward Black girls. And this Spring, UYSA is offering 5 virtual weekly Love & Learning Labs for Black girls in high school, and a two-part Master Lab for high school juniors and seniors. |
FREE |
9-12
-Black girls
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| late March |
Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) |
The Stanford Middle School Scholars Program (SMSSP) instructs students in the skills needed to succeed in an academically rigorous high school. Middle School Scholars build community with Stanford Online High School instructors and students from across the United States. |
FREE |
current grades 6 and 7
- This program serves low-income students.
|
| mid March |
Joint Science and Technology Institute for Middle School Students (JSTI-MS) at Towson University |
JSTI-MS is a one-week, fully-funded, residential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research program that provides middle school students the opportunity to solve and complete STEM challenges and projects. The hands-on projects provide students with opportunities to develop problem-solving and collaboration skills. |
FREE |
current 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
- must be at least 11 years old by the start of the program
|
| mid March |
Joint Science and Technology Institute for Students (JSTI-HS) at Towson University |
JSTI-HS is a two-week, fully-funded, residential STEM research program for current high school students in the United States and Department of Defense schools around the world. Students will participate in research projects mentored by Department of Defense research scientists and other subject matter experts. |
FREE |
current 9th, 10, and 11th graders
- must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program
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| mid March |
Project SEED from the American Chemical Society |
Project SEED is a summer research program for economically disadvantaged students. If you are a junior or senior year in high school, learn how you can work alongside scientists in a research laboratory. |
YOU GET PAID! |
current sophomores and juniors
*must meet income guidelines
|
| early March |
Living History Youth Summer Institute |
In July and August 2022, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer its inaugural Living History Youth Summer Institute. This six-week program is an intensive course for young adults interested in interpreting the lives of people of African ancestry in the Revolutionary era and involves guest speakers, research projects, and field study. It will prepare participants to explore careers in cultural heritage, museum, and theater fields.
|
YOU GET PAID! |
age 15 and older |
| early March |
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective Student Advisory Council |
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective is calling for nominations for its 2022-23 Student Advisory Council. The goal of this Council is to guide the efforts of the Collective through the student voice. The twelve members of the Student Council will help guide strategies and provide feedback on their effectiveness for the beneficiaries of the Collective. Student participation is so important that two students from the council will be part of the Collective's Steering Committee. |
FREE |
currently in grades 9-11 |
| early March |
Pre-College Programs at Carnegie Mellon |
- AI Scholars: Provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (rising seniors only)
- Computer Science Scholars: Provides students who have historically been excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the field of computer science with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (rising juniors only)
- Summer Academy for Math and Science: Allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (rising seniors only)
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FREE
(These 3 programs are free. Other pre-college programs at Carnegie Mellon charge a fee.)
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current sophomores and juniors |
| late March |
U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar |
Thinking of a career as a coder, game developer, designer, or robotics engineer? Then start with the experience of a world-class program like the Naval Academy’s Summer STEM Program.
STEM is all about exploring, creating, building, and making things better, and at our Summer STEM Program, you’ll do just that. You’ll work with students from all over the country as you test your problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. This is a one-week program.
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$900
includes program, room, and board
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rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders |
| applications accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full |
NAIOP-Drexel Summer Program |
NAIOP-Drexel Summer Real Estate Program is a 10-day residential program, open to current high school sophomores and juniors of color, designed to introduce teens to careers in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) including architecture, development, investment, construction, brokerage, and urban planning/design. |
FREE |
10-11
- BIPOC students
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Late March
|
At the Well-Young Women’s Leadership Academy |
At The Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy seeks to empower young women locally to become effective leaders globally. By promoting excellence in education, young talent will transform their communities. We encourage girls to live beyond their limitations, achieve beyond their dreams, and impact communities beyond their reach. |
$399
|
- one program for 9th and 10th graders
- one program for juniors
- young women of color
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| Mid March |
Washington University at Saint Louis Pre-Collegiate Business Programs
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The Olin Business School offers a variety of immersive programs for high school students. Each programs allows you to experience Washington University in St. Louis and gain skills in and outside of the classroom. Explore each program we offer.
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programs range from FREE -$750- includes housing, meals, program, and activities
* you must provide your own transportation to and from the program
*A limited number of scholarships are available
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varies per program |
| Late March |
PMAY Artists Initiative |
The PMAY Artists’ Initiative supports 5th through 12th grade students from backgrounds that are underrepresented within the professional orchestra field. We are a highly selective and intensive musical training program. Applicants must be highly driven, dedicated, and interested in pursuing a professional career in orchestral music. |
They give you financial support for music lessons |
5-12 |
Early March
|
Teen Research and Education in Environmental Science (TREES)
at The University of Pennsylvania
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During the first two weeks of the program, students receive hands-on instruction in basic laboratory skills, skills they will use later in their projects. The remainder of the program is an independent research project. Through their projects, scholars learn to take a scientific approach towards an environmental problem, conducting in-depth library research, training in scientific methodology, carrying out hands-on bench science and where possible, fieldwork. |
FREE
|
Currently in grades 9-11
|
| Rolling admission |
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) Teen Club |
The PCDC Teen Club is an Out-of-School-Time program that aims to close the academic resource gap for Philadelphia’s low-income, minority, and limited-English proficient students. Established in 2001, the program provides free SAT prep, college trips, leadership events, and internships. |
FREE |
9-12 |
| Late March |
Women in Computer Science (WICS) Day |
Each year, the CIS Department and WICS host a day for girls in high school who are interested in computer science and engineering to show students what computer scientists and engineers do, and to encourage them to study these subjects in college. |
FREE |
9-12 |
| Apply soon-rolling admission until the program is full |
Summer Teen Volunteer Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania |
The Summer Teen Program is designed to expose students interested in healthcare access to the operations of a world-class medical center. Volunteers will have a chance to interact with patients, observe clinicians and support hospital staff. |
FREE |
ages 14-18 |
| Apply soon-rolling admission until the program is full |
AJC Leaders For Tomorrow |
Today’s high school students are tomorrow’s Jewish leaders. Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT), AJC’s education and advocacy program for teens, empowers young Jews to speak up for Israel and the Jewish people. |
FREE |
current 9th and 10th graders |
mid March
|
iCamp Academy |
iCamp is a free media academy held at West Chester University . We invite high school juniors and rising seniors from the Philadelphia School District to join us in making media that matters. We produce films, games, podcasts & audio, and web sites, but our passion is working with youth to effect social change.
Learn new skills. Make new friends. Live in a college dorm. Work on challenging and fun projects. Craft media that represents your voice and your perspective. There are 4 media tracks. No prior experience necessary!
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FREE
- Includes free room and board!
|
current juniors |
early March
|
Penn State's Business Opportunities Summer Session (BOSS) |
BOSS is a two-week program for high school students interested in pursuing a business education in college. It’s an opportunity for these students to take college prep and business fundamentals courses taught by Penn State faculty. Participants will also get a glimpse of what college life is like by living in residence halls during their two-week stay on Penn State’s University Park campus. |
$50 registration fee after acceptance
tuition, room, and board are FREE
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current juniors only |
| mid March |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Summer PREFACE Program |
The Rensselaer PREFACE Program is a two-week residential summer experience for talented high school sophomores and juniors, who will enter 11th or 12th grade in the fall of the coming year and who have expressed a strong, early interest in pursuing a career in the engineering and technological professions. It is for serious high school students from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields. |
$800
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current 10th and 11th grade |
Early March
|
Penn GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science
|
One-week, hands-on science, math, and engineering program at the University of Pennsylvania, including topics such as bioengineering, nanotechnology, materials science, mechanical engineering, graphics, and computing.
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$650
*Some scholarships are available. Contact the camp Director.
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Girls finishing grades 6, 7, or 8 this year. |
Early March (early bird deadline) and Early April (final deadline)
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Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
|
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) is a one-of-a-kind summer program that offers in-coming high school juniors and seniors a unique and challenging opportunity to see what it is like to run their own business.
*After completing the application you must print out a signature page for your counselor!
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$295 registration fee
*Financial aid is available
|
10-11 |
| Late March |
The Wistar Institute Summer Fellowship Program in Biomedical Research
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Students will enhance their understanding of current biological/biomedical theory and research tools and techniques. Each student is assigned to work in a specific laboratory during the program; under the direction of the laboratory head, the student works on a unique research project related to the research goals of that particular laboratory. |
FREE + you receive a $1,250 stipend at the end
|
Age 16 or older
|
| Late March |
U Penn Summer Mentorship Program
|
Choose a major and study Dental Medicine, Engineering/IT, Law, Medicine, or Nursing during this 4-week program at the University of Pennsylvania.
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FREE + you receive a stipend at the end
|
current 10th and 11th grade
"underrepresented, first-generation, minority students"
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Rolling admissions until positions are full
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Free Library of Philadelphia- Teen Leadership Assistant
|
Work at a branch of the Free Library. Help students with homework, provide computer assistance to patrons, read aloud to children, etc. Job requires 8 hours of work per week, 3:30 to 6pm.
Contact your local free library branch to see if they are hiring.
|
YOU GET PAID
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9-12
|
| Rolling Admissions |
JSA Summer Programs
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The JSA Summer School offers an academic experience for students who want to be the civic leaders of their generation. JSA Summer Programs prepare students to tackle the challenges facing their communities, our nation and the world. Some locations for the programs are at Georgetown, Stanford, and Princeton. |
Tuition varies: $2500-$4500
Scholarships available
|
9-12 |
| Register by Early March to receive discounted price |
Arden Drama School |
You've got the passion for acting and drama, now develop the skills. You can become a better artist (on stage or behind the scenes) by spending time with amazing professional actors and designers. |
Cost Varies: $30-$815 |
9-12 |
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