Summer Programs

United Planet Global Citizen Leadership Program

Program Grades: Ages 16+

The Global Citizen Leader Internship Program is an extraordinary opportunity for high school students to engage in virtual internships with social enterprises and nonprofits in over 20 countries, all from the comfort of their homes. This fully funded program not only provides valuable work experience but also offers comprehensive training in global citizen leadership.

Civics Unplugged Programs

Program Grades: High school students

Civics Unplugged Programs are designed for high school aged leaders who are passionate about solving community issues and want to channel their passion into innovative action. Participants will join a global community of civic leaders, learn from leaders, and get hands-on experience with new ideas and technologies that are changing the world. Graduates get access to funding, paid opportunities, and mentorship that turns education to action.

City of Little Rock Summer Youth Employment Opportunity (SYEO)

Program Grades: Ages 16+

The Summer Youth Employment Opportunity provides City of Little Rock's youth between the ages of 16-21 with paid summer employment, including training, for up to six weeks during the summer months. SYEO also provides training on job readiness, career exploration, financial literacy and opportunities to continue educational and social growth.

U.S. Senate Page Program - Summer Session

Program Grades: Juniors; Ages 16-17

The Senate Page Program allows students a unique opportunity to learn about Congress while continuing with their coursework. Page responsibilities center around their work assisting Senators in the Senate Chamber when Congress is in session. Page duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional Complex.

CHCI NextGen Latino Leadership Program

Program Grades: Current Sophomores & Juniors

The NextGen Latino Leadership Program provides current 10th and 11th grade students the opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C., exploring the city, learning about the legislative process and developing their leadership skills as emerging leaders.

U.S. Senate Youth Program

Program Grades: Rising Juniors & Seniors

USSYP is an intensive week-long educational experience and scholarship sponsored by the United States Senate for outstanding high school juniors and seniors, who may qualify to apply through leadership positions they currently hold per the USSYP official criteria for the current academic year.

Congressional Youth Cabinet

Program Grades: Juniors

Senator John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet will provide selected high school students in Arkansas with an opportunity to influence the policymaking process and better understand how Congress works. 

Congressional Award

Program Grades: 10th-12th

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.

United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar

Program Grades: Juniors

During the six-day session, you will live in Bancroft Hall, participate in academic and leadership workshops, and experience a variety of other activities on the campus. You will have an opportunity to see firsthand what USNA has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs.

NYU Collegiate Seminar Program

Program Grades: Juniors

The NYU Collegiate Seminar Program offers high school juniors the opportunity to experience college-level classes at a top-tier research university. Selected students will participate in one or more two-hour seminar-style classes taught by leading NYU faculty in a variety of academic subjects.

Indiana University - High School Journalism Institute (HSJI)

Program Grades: Entering grades 9th-Freshman in college

The High School Journalism Institute is a summer program inviting student journalists to the IU campus for a week of skill development. Their workshops provide a chance to connect with journalism professionals, meet student journalists and award-winning advisers, and produce engaging work.

Arkansas and the World: International Affairs Summer Camp

Program Grades: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders

High school students attending the summer camp participate in educational workshops and experiential learning activities that enhance their knowledge and understanding of international affairs, diplomacy, and organizations. 

Accelerated Career Awareness Program (ACAP)

Program Grades: 10th - 12th

ACAP strives to increase the understanding of accounting and business career opportunities among high school students from underrepresented ethnic groups.

Fun with Economics Youth Camp

Program Grades: 9th-12th grade

Enjoy a one day camp with economics Kahoots, competitions, and lectures!

Wake Forest University Online Immersion Program 

Program Grades: 9th-12th grade

Wake Forest's Online Immersion Program allows students to explore their interests before college.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y): Academic Year 

Program Grades: Born between August 30, 2006 - June 30, 2010

Through the NSLI-Y Academic year program, students will travel to a country of their choice for the duration of the academic school year.

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Summer Scholarships

Program Grades: Born between August 30, 2006 - June 30, 2010

Through the NSLI-Y Academic year program, students will travel to a country of their choice for the duration of the academic school year.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y): Summer Program 

Program Grades: 15-18 years old

For six weeks, selected students have the opportunity to study abroad in a country of their choice. Students take language classes every day while living with a host family.

AgDiscovery Program 

Program Grades: 9th-12th grade; varies by university

AgDiscovery is a free summer outreach program to help teenagers explore careers in agricultural sciences. As an AgDiscovery student, you’ll live on a college campus for 2–4 weeks and learn from university professors and USDA experts—plant and animal scientists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, administrative professionals, and others.

Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) 

Program Grades: 15-18 years old

For novice language learners with an interest in other cultures, Virtual NSLI-Y is a 10-week program where students get to meet people from a specific culture and learn the language. Students meet in a virtual classroom for two, 90-minute sessions with another ten students and a language teacher.

Idyllwild Art Summer Teen Programs

Program Grades: Depends on program chosen

Engage in various enriching programs in STEM, art, film, music, and more.

Badger Precollege

Program Grades: High school students

Badger Precollege is an immersive college-prep program that allows students in grades 9-12 to take college-level courses in an area of interest of their choosing.

Economics for Leaders

Program Grades: Sophomores and Juniors

A selective summer program that teaches student leaders to integrate economics into decision making.

Kelly Young Women's Leadership Institute

Program Grades: Sophomores and Juniors

Offers young women an introduction to business through workshops, and offers them the opportunity to design their own business case project.

Interlochen Arts Camp

Program Grades: Open to All Students (Limited Space)

The Interlochen Arts Camp is for students who want to study music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, film and new media, dance, and interdisciplinary arts.

Summer Stage

Program Grades: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders

The program offers a unique exposure to nontraditional methodologies of creating theatre, placing them in the dual role of writer and performer. Students work with professional playwrights, poets, directors, musicians and actors to explore the process of creating a unique performance. 

Envision 

Program Grades: Elementary school students through high school students

Explore different career opportunities.

Summer Scholarships - Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Program Grades: Teens in grades 7–11 who receive a Gold or Silver Key are eligible to apply for a SAS Scholarship

The Scholastic Award Summer scholarship program proves teenagers who have been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their artwork in order for them to partake in summer art programs on a full-tuition scholarship.

CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange)

Program Grades: High school students ages 15 to 18 ½ on August 1 of the program departure year 

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. The CBYX program additionally offers vocational and young professional scholarship opportunities; visit the Programs page to learn more. No German language study/knowledge is required to apply.

Asian American Journalists Association - JCamp 

Program Grades: Sophomores and Juniors

AAJA’s JCamp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students. The six-day training camp brings together culturally diverse students from across the nation to learn from veteran journalists and leading media executives. JCamp participants will receive hands-on training and produce multiplatform news packages for the program’s news site, JCamp Live.

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

Program Grades: Sophomores and Juniors

This program prepares and inspires students to lead and serve through educational experiences rooted in critical thinking and a democratic community.

USC Bovard

Program Grades: Juniors

This program is designed to assist you to gain admission to top-tier universities, navigate the complex admissions and financial aid process, explore potential careers and ignite professional passions, connect occupational goals to academic pursuits, provide an immersive residential experience on USC’s campus, & learn test-taking strategies and boost their entrance exam scores. 

Bank of America Student Leaders

Program Grades: Juniors and Seniors

An opportunity to intern at local nonprofit organizations and serve the community as well as attend the Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., to gain practical experience and advance employability skills.

Benefits to Attending: This paid eight-week internship will connect a diverse group of more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors that are united by their drive and commitment from over 100 communities to employment, skills development and service. 

University of Notre Dame Leadership Seminar

Program Grades: Juniors

Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day program on Notre Dame's campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities and strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities.

Bezos Scholar Program 

Program Grades: Juniors

Exceptional students participate in a leadership development program that amplifies youth voices and action. Scholars act on their passions and develop sustainable community change projects. 

Iowa Young Writers Studio

Program Grades: 10th-12th Grades

Workshops and seminars at the University of Iowa, with the goal to study and appreciate poetry and creative writing. In addition to sharing writing and receiving criticism from teachers and peers, students also attend readings and other literary events.

Arkansas Governor's School

Program Grades: Rising Seniors

The Arkansas Governor’s School is a four-week summer residential program for upcoming high school seniors who are residents of the state of Arkansas. Students are selected on the basis of their special aptitudes in one of the nine fields: Choral Music, Development Engineering, Drama, English/Language Arts, Instrumental Music, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, and Visual Arts.

Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

Program Grades: Must be at least 17 years old and a Junior or Senior

Get hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty at Texas Tech University.

Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PJSP)

Program Grades: Juniors

The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) offers a free, year-long college preparation and journalism program for high school juniors from limited-income backgrounds.

U.S. High School Diplomats

Program Grades: Sophomores & Juniors

HSD U.S. is an eight-day program providing 20 American students the opportunity to engage in academic and social pursuits, and forge lifelong friendships with 20 Japanese students of the same age. During the eight-day program hosted on the grounds of the University of Virginia, each American student is paired with a Japanese roommate. 

Pre-College High School Summer Scholars Program at WashU

Program Grades: Juniors

The High School Summer Scholars Program allows students to have the opportunity to enroll in courses for credit and study alongside undergraduates.

United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar

Program Grades: Juniors

During the six-day session, you will live in Bancroft Hall, participate in academic and leadership workshops, and experience a variety of other activities on the campus. You will have an opportunity to see firsthand what USNA has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs.

High School Summer Launch at WashU

Program Grades: Current Fre shman or Sophomore

High School Summer Launch is a one-week noncredit program designed to challenge and inspire students through innovative lectures, workshops, and seminars.

ALA Arkansas Boys State

Program Grades: Juniors

This program is a civics education program for young men. Students participate in mock government. The program is designed to offer practical instruction on the duties and responsibilities both of a citizen and of public officials.

Arkansas Model Government

Program Grades: High school students & up

The Academy for Public Service was created to create a new class of leaders that are focused on solving problems. Having political parties is not allowed. It was created to teach civic engagement, public service leadership, ethics in public service, and to teach people how to maintain our democracy. 

ALA Arkansas Girls State

Program Grades: Current 11th Graders, Rising Seniors

This program is a civics education program for young women. Students participate in mock government. The program is designed to offer practical instruction on the duties and responsibilities both of a citizen and of public officials.

Arkansas Newspaper Foundation (ANF) Student Internship Program

Program Grades: High school or above

A paid internship for students who are interested in the newspaper industry.