Summer Programs
Summer Programs Information
Summer Programs for high school students, particularly pre-college summer programs are located on college campuses. While some are located off campus for hands-on, in-field experiences. Most summer programs are fee based and transportation is not included. Many of the programs require an application process to be completed by students and parents. Below is a list of summer programs designed to give high school students an opportunity to engage and expand students’ interests and exploration beyond the school year. Please know, these programs are not conducted by CUSD.
CTE Summer Academy (Clovis Unified)
Opportunities in California
- Loyola Marymount University Pre-College Summer Programs
- Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
- UC San Diego Academic Connections
- UCLA Summer Sessions
- USC Summer Programs
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Summer Residential Program
- USC Bovard Scholars
- Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS)
- The Intern Project
- Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement (AYA)
- CAMP CHLA
- Eva and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program
- UOP Pre College Summer Program
The 2024 USC Bovard Scholars application is now OPEN!
Do you or someone you know fit these requirements?
- Junior in high school (11th grader) at time of application
- Currently hold a 4.0 GPA or above
- Enrolled in Algebra II, Trigonometry or above
- Demonstrate financial need
Apply HERE (Application opened November 1st, 2023. Deadline is January 12th, 2024, by 5:00 PM PT
View for more information on the USC Bovard Scholars program.
Opportunities Outside of California
Visit the Outward Bound website for more information
General Academic Summer Programs for High School Students
STEM Summer Programs for High School Students
- Research Science Institute (RSI)
- Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)
- Simons Summer Research Program
- Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)
- The Summer Science Program (SSP)
- Michigan State University High School Honors Science/Engineering/Mathematics Program (HSHSP)
- Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
- Research in Science and Engineering Program (RISE)
- Ross Mathematics Program
- CODING, SISTERHOOD, BRAVERY
- Perimeter Institute International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)
Military Academies Summer Leadership Programs
Medical Summer Programs for High School Students