Below is an alphabetical listing of summer opportunities for high school students. Click on each title for more information.
The PHS Counseling Department advertises summer opportunities as we receive information. There are many more opportunities out there if you do a little searching. We do not promote one summer program over another but are sharing information with you.
Carnegie Mellon
For over 100 years, Carnegie Mellon has offered students unique and hands-on educational programs from the fine arts to technology and everything in between. Through Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs, rising juniors and seniors in high school have the opportunity to experience a world-class education on a beautiful, vibrant college campus. Our programs prepare students for their upcoming college experience, help them narrow their career focus, and build critical knowledge and skills. 2024 programs are offered in the areas of architecture, art, computational biology, design, drama, music, national high school game academy, writing and culture, math and science.
Cornell College
Cornell College offers One Course Summer Institute, which is designed for talented and motivated high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who want to get a jump start on earning some college credits. Courses available include topics in the areas of basic neuroscience, biodiversity, art, computer science, chemistry and engineering. The 17-day program is from June 7-24th, 2024. Students who complete the institute will receive a $4000 scholarship to attend Cornell as a full time student.
HOBY's State Leadership Seminars
Hoby's State Leadership Seminars are for high school sophomores who want to learn what it means and what it takes to lead others; participate in interactive workshops and leadership activities; have meaningful discussions with other smart, passionate students throughout the state; have fun making new friends and staying on a college campus; and develop leadership skills that will serve them long into the future.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School offers a variety of online summer courses to help students get a jump start on college credits. The flexibility of online learning allows you to learn anywhere, anytime.
Marian University - Nurses Camp
The week-long camp is offered exclusively to high school students entering their junior or senior year. Participants are given a variety of hands-on opportunities to explore the nursing and health care professions. Take a step towards exploring careers in health care. The camp is limited to 20 students and fills quickly. Any student who participates in nurse camp and later enrolls at Marian will receive a $2000 scholarship for having attended and completed the camp.
Michigan Tech Pre-College Explorations
Programs are week-long explorations for students interested in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Courses are offered in the topics of business, law, humanities, computing, engineering, science and technology. These programs allow academically talented youth to explore various fields of engineering through hands-on projects and classroom investigations.
MSOE Summer Camps
With MSOE’s Summer Programs, students will be able to determine if Engineering, Nursing or Business is a good fit for them as well as what is important to them in their college search. Explore, Discover, and Focus camps in the area of Engineering, Nursing, or Business are offered to students who have completed their freshmen, sophomore, or junior year. Programs take place during the month of July.
St Norbert Bridge Pre-College Program
The St. Norbert Bridge Pre-College Porgram is a transformative experience designed to engage high school students in innovative and creative ways. The first two weekks are virtual, and the last week will be held in person, overnight, on the campus of St. Norbert College. Thois program is at no cost to any student who is eligible for free and reduced lunch, and offers a unique opportunity to ear college credits, receive a free laptop, and participate in a range of enriching activities.
Stanford University
Stanford offers engaging academic programs designed for high school students. The link will take you to information about all of the pre-collegiate opportunities, including single subject course offerings in areas such as humaniites, science, math and business, Summer Humanities Institute, Stanford University Mathematics Camp, University-Level Online Math and Physics Course.
Sullivan College Culinary Camp
This summer camp is running from June 9-14 at Sullivan College of Culinary in Louisville, KY. Students can participate in a Culinary Camp, Advanced Culinary Camp, Baking and Pastry Art camp or Advanced Baking and Pastry Arts Camp. Students stay on campus. Meals and evening activities to explore the city and visit local attractions are included.
Sullivan College Med Camp
Sullivan College is offering a summer Med camp from June 9 - 14. The Med camp gives students the opportunity to experience a variety of popular healthcare careers. Camp options are located in Louisville or Lexington, KY. Meals and evening activities to explore the city and visit local attractions is included.
Sullivan College NASA Hunch Camp
Sullivan College is offering a summer NASA Hunch Camp from June 4-14th. Sullivan University is proud to partner with NASA and their HUNCH Culinary program to bring an exciting week of learning and discovery revolving around how food is produced for space.
University of Alabama
UA Early College allows high school students to take college courses over the summer. Students will live in a residence hall on campus, take two classes with other college students, participate in fun and engaging social activities, and meet other UAEC students from across the country.
University of Wisconsin-Madison-Badger Precollege Programs
Badger Precollege offers an array of academic programs for students ages 7-18 — from advanced learning programs and STEM classes to music clinics and college readiness conferences. Whatever you choose, your student will enjoy the university’s outstanding facilities, resources, faculty and staff — all while getting to know the UW–Madison campus, pursuing their passions and meeting new friends. Financial assistance is available for most programs.
University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering
The College of Engineering offers a variety of programs. The Leaders in Engineering Excellence and Diversity Scholars program is competitive scholarship program, designed to attract academically talented women and students from groups historically underrepresented in the field of engineering. WiscAMP-Wisconsin Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is a demanding 6 week program that enables early-career undergraduates from groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM to deepen their understanding of science and math and to become more competive candidates for graduate school or other science or engineering careers. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) is a 10 week program for undergraduate students to build on their interest in science and engineering careers by conducting laboratory research. Students work closely with laboratory research teams and faculty mentors, culminating in each student presening their research in an interdisciplinary poster session. Check out the link for more opportunities too.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Various camps are availabel at UWSP, including a health careers camp, Point Music camp from June 9-13th, and a summer Dance Intensive Camp, Deadlines for camps vary and space is limited for some of these programs. Please check the link in the title for more information on each opportunity
Wisconsin Lions Camp
Wisconsin Lions Camp provides camp experience for children and teens with the following disabilities: blind and visually impaired, diabetes, intellectual disabilities or educational autism, deaf or hard of hearing. Campers will swim and boat on Lions Lake, explore in the environmental education program, hit a target in archery, climb to new heights on our climbing tower, high ropes and zip line, create lasting art and performance projects, enjoy a campfire and wallow in our mud pit. Campers will met other children and teens from Wisconsin and build lasting friendships in a safe environment. This quality camping experience is provided free-of-charge to eligible children and adults with disabilities from Wisconsin.