From the Galapagos Islands to a farm in Massachusetts, summer programs focused on animals and nature give pre-college students the chance to meld their passion for the environment and animals with a science-driven curriculum that will propel them toward success in higher education and beyond. Students can take part in rare animal observation, nature photography, birding, sustainable agriculture and many other types of study. The programs take place in a diversity of locations, from college campuses to farms, camps and international locations like the Andes, the Amazon basin and Costa Rica. Delving into topics like ecology, wildlife biology, geology, oceanography and botany, students receive hands-on and classroom STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. Programs also offer extracurricular activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing, horse riding, snorkeling and swimming.
Get a head start on college by earning credits from Cornell online this summer. You can choose from dozens of regular university courses, work with Cornell faculty, study alongside undergraduates, and improve your college study skills...(more)
The Montana Wilderness School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit outdoor education organization based in Bozeman, Montana, providing multi-week transformative and empowering wilderness expeditions for youth ages 14-18...(more)
Arcos Journeys Abroad is a premier summer study abroad program for high school students. It is the division of Arcos Learning Abroad dedicated to working with participants ages 14 to 18 years of age. Join us for the summer of your life!..(more)
This is truly the ultimate west coast teenage road trip! This program begins in San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Then cruise down the coast and fall in love with the beaches of Santa Barbara and the most famous hotspots in LA & San Diego. Next, this summer adventure takes you into the American Southwest exploring the majesty of dramatically changing scenery with a stay in Vegas and grand finale in beautiful Scottsdale. ..(more)
Travel to Costa Rica this summer for an unforgettable teen community service program, where you’ll volunteer alongside our long-standing service partners and support a variety of impactful projects. As part of the service-learning framework, our staff provide guidance and reflection on the impact of the work we do throughout the program. When not volunteering, you’ll be on amazing adventures like learning to surf, rappelling down a waterfall and zip-lining over the rainforest!..(more)
SEA - Sea Education Association is an internationally recognized leader in field-based environmental education at sea. SEA offers summer programs on shore in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole, MA, at sea on the SSV Corwith Cramer, and online for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors...(more)
BE MORE THAN A TOURIST! Global Routes is a pioneer in the world of immersive international programming for high school students. Our transformative program model combines meaningful community service, authentic community stays, and unparalleled adventures off-the-beaten-track...(more)
For 40 years ARCC has offered extraordinary programs for teenagers in some of the world’s most spectacular locations. Our mission is to provide unique, life changing educational experiences for teenagers in places rarely visited and seldom experienced...(more)
Learn about Summer 2023 Pre-College opportunities at UMass Amherst. Our residential and online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience, including college-level academics and being part of a learning community of high school students from all across the U.S. and the world. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and the #1 campus dining in the U.S., as ranked by the Princeton Review. Find out more!..(more)
Explore Christian summer camps for your 1st - 12th grader! We invite campers into a change of pace. Here, campers can ask big questions, learn how to navigate life away from home, and see God at work in new ways. This is what makes HoneyRock "a place apart" - a powerful learning environment for youth and young adults...(more)
Learn about Summer 2023 Pre-College opportunities at UMass Amherst. Our residential and online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience, including college-level academics and being part of a learning community of high school students from all across the U.S. and the world. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and the #1 campus dining in the U.S., as ranked by the Princeton Review. Find out more!..(more)
In this community service program on Hurricane Island, Maine, teens are truly part of sustainability in action! Whether it’s engaging with the sustainable systems that support the breathtaking off-the-grid campus, collecting data for fisheries and aquaculture research that really impacts communities, or helping to harvest food that will be directly incorporated into the island meals, students will be immersed in activities that prepare them to address global challenges...(more)
Learn about Summer 2023 Pre-College opportunities at UMass Amherst. Our residential and online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience, including college-level academics and being part of a learning community of high school students from all across the U.S. and the world. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and the #1 campus dining in the U.S., as ranked by the Princeton Review. Find out more!..(more)
Brandon Hall Summer School is great for high school students seeking to get a head start on next year's coursework or to remediate weaknesses and replace low grades...(more)
This is the perfect program for teens who want to learn about and help with conservation efforts! You will travel to both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica while working with like-minded peers in an effort to protect the country’s sea turtle population...(more)
This tour offers off-the-charts fun in one student trip to Australia. Included is a visit to the world’s largest sand bar on Fraser Island, take a once-in-a-lifetime journey diving and snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, visit the Crocodile Hunter’s Australia Zoo and their koalas, kangaroos and wallabies, and enjoy a private tour of the Sydney Opera House. Each day is better than the last on this fantastic high school adventure...(more)
On this student community service and environmental stewardship program in the Florida Keys, teens have the opportunity to make a difference by helping restore coral nurseries, preserving the marine environment, learning about proper dolphin care, and much more! You’ll also learn how to protect biodiversity and ocean life through partnerships with the scientific community. ..(more)
Bienvenidos! Come experience a fascinating visit in South America where you can visit the equatorial line in Quito, snorkel in the Galapagos Islands, zipline in the jungle, and hike on beautiful beaches. This summer program is designed for high school students and led by outstanding staff. This small-group adventure tour is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience...(more)
Learn about Summer 2023 Pre-College opportunities at UMass Amherst. Our residential and online pre-college programs are designed to give you a preview of the UMass student experience, including college-level academics and being part of a learning community of high school students from all across the U.S. and the world. Our programs feature faculty-led courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and the #1 campus dining in the U.S., as ranked by the Princeton Review...(more)
This Hawaii teen tour visits the islands of Maui, the Big Island, and Oahu where you can surf, snorkel and explore this lush, tropical paradise. Continue by jetting to Portland to start nine days in the Pacific Northwest to see everything from the natural beauty of Seattle and the vast sand dunes on the Oregon coast. This teen tour is led by our amazing staff who create a fun, inclusive, family-like group. ..(more)
