Summer Enrichment Programs

Summer is a wonderful time for students to participate in many interesting, exciting and enjoyable educational programs. They provide students with an avenue to expand on potential areas of interest and help develop leadership qualities. Some may also provide Community Service opportunities. Please browse through to find a program that might be right for you! (However, please note that these extra opportunities would never come before or replace, any requirements, assignments or responsibilities that you have here, at Sacred Heart Academy.)

(Most Recent at Top as of  2/25/21)

American Pool Summer 2021 Lifeguard Needed!  

*Multiple pools throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, and Queens*

See attached flyer for more information!

Click here !

Villanova University NovaEdge: Virtual Engineering Summer Program

Villanova University is offering a five-day program that introduces 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

When: July 12^th - July 16^th

Participants will attend virtual classes online during this summer program.

The program is open to rising sophomore, junior and senior high school students.

The program cost of $300 must paid in full when the student is selected into the program weekly until the program payment deadline July 1, 2021.

Registration is not complete until required forms are received.

Payment must be made online for the full amount of $300 by the deadline which is July 1, 2021.

Participation in the program will be capped at 40 students

Click here to apply!

American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece Summer Program:

 An odyssey for high school students that combines culture, travel, and community service. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year our program will go virtual, bringing the beauty and glory of Greece to you.

Our two-week program will feature many of the exciting elements of the in-person version, including:

DATES AND PRICES:

The cost of the virtual program is $450. A deposit of $150 is due with the application.

June 28th through July 9th, Monday through Friday, for 3 hours per day. 

DEADLINE: Applications due May 31

Click here to apply! 

Manhattan College: Summer Program in Engineering and Science

• Ten Day Program: July 6th -9th
• Six-Day Program: 1: June 25th and June 26th July 12-16th and 19th
• Six-Day Program 2: July 20th- July 23rd 
• and July 26th and July 27th 
  8:30 AM-3:00 PM

Place: Leo Engineering Bulding 8 AM to 3 PM
Room 236
Manhattan College

Click here to apply 

Boston University: Summer Journalism Academy

Boston University is offering a Summer Journalism class for those who are thinking about a career in communications or simply enjoy writing, we have just the thing: the Boston University Summer Journalism Academy. 

***If students are accepted to the program and pay the registration fee by April 24, they will receive a special discount of $200 off the tuition using this discount code online: 21BUADMISSIONS

When: Two-week sessions begin on June 21, July 5, and July 19. 

Click here to apply!

Gettysburg College: Summer Program

 Gettysburg College is excited to offer several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend virtual academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, history, and creative writing. 

• Virtual Camp Psych: Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.When: JULY 19-JULY 22
• Civil War Era Studies Virtual Camp: Campers will get to enjoy historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania while studying American Civil War History through unique learning experiences. Students will explore the circumstances leading to the war, investigate significant battles during the war, and explore the condition of the United States after the war.When: JULY 5- JULY 9. 
• Young Writers Virtual Workshop: Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen. When: JULY 12-JULY 16

Click here to apply!

Pace University: Precollege Immersion Program

This year Pace University is offering five major academic tracks:

• Business
• Digital Film Production
• Environmental Studies
• Psychology 
• Theater Arts 

When: July 12–July 23.

Deadline:  until April 19, 2021. 

Click here to apply!

NYU University; Pre-College Programs

For six dynamic weeks, high schoolers can take online college-level courses for credit, develop their essay-writing skills, and learn how to manage their time, all while connecting with NYU Precollege and undergraduate students from around the world.

When:  July 5 to August 13

Deadline: April 1, 2021

Click  here to apply!

Stony Brook University: Stony Brook’s Summer Journalism Program

Applications for the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists at Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism- The Greene Institute is a one-week program for aspiring reporters in their sophomore or junior year of high school.

When: July 18-24, 2021

Click here  to apply!

Cornell University: Precollege Summer Program:

Due to COVID-19, is offering courses exclusively online this summer.

When: June 1 and August 3, 2021.

Click here to Learn More!

Tufts University: Pre College

***How to apply: Student must be nominated by her counselor. Please see your School Counselor for more information***

Session I: May 26-July 2, 2021 | 6 Weeks

Session II: July 6-August 13, 2021 | 6 Weeks

July 5-August 13, 2021 | 6 Weeks

July 5-August 13, 2021 | 6 Weeks

July 25-August 6, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 11-23, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 25-August 6, 2021 | 2 Weeks

August 1-6, 2021 | 1 Week

July 11-23, 2021 | 2 Weeks

Session 1: July 11-23, 2021 | 2 Weeks

Session 2: July 25-August 6, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 18-30, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 11-23, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 12-July 24, 2021 | 2 Weeks

July 11-30, 2021 | 3 Weeks

City College of New York (CCNY): Summer Entrepreneurship Program for High School Girls at City College:

 Free entrepreneurship program we offer during the summer called Bossgirls. The program will be virtual for Summer 2021.

Bossgirls, a free entrepreneurship camp for high school girls from the Zahn Innovation Center at the City College of New York, is now taking applications for Summer 2021 (virtual). Students work on their own startup ideas as they learn to build a business from the ground up. They'll gain new skills, develop greater confidence, and make new friends along the way. As an added bonus, students are provided mentorship through our sponsors at Standard Chartered, and they hear from women entrepreneurs throughout the program. Find the application & more info here: http://www.zahncenternyc.com/bossgirls/

Subjects/skills covered:

•  Ideation/Design Thinking
•  Customer Discovery, Research, and Interviewing
•  Business Model Development
•  Marketing
•  Competitive Analysis
• Financials
• UI/UX Design & Prototyping
• Presentation skills, and more!

*No prior experience is required, but we do require a completed application form to be considered. You can find the application & more info here:http://www.zahncenternyc.com/bossgirls/

*If you have questions or would like to talk more about how this program contact

katherine@zahncenternyc.com

UMass Amherst: Summer Pre- College Programs:

All programs will be fully online and taught by UMass Amherst faculty and graduate students, combining live video instruction, independent project / group work, and check-ins with faculty and TA’s. Each course includes a minimum of 8 hours/week of live instruction plus offline assignments. Students will earn college credits and will be able to request an official UMass transcript. 

New for Summer 2021:

• Creative Coding & Data Visualization
• Isenberg Business Ethics Academy
• Equine Science Intensive: Horse Pregnancy & Foaling
• Programming for Aspiring Scientists: Python with Applications to Physics
• Research Intensives in Psychology - Labs include the Deater-Deckard Lab andMandalaywala Lab

*Click here to learn more about UMass Amherst’s Summer Pre-College Program List

   Click here to apply!

Stevens Institute of Technology: Pre College Programs:

Stevens Institute of Technology's Virtual Summer Pre-College Programs. 

• Conduct Evening Research Projects 
• Attend Professional Workshops 
• Leave with a Stronger College Application
• Explore a Potential Major
• Make new friends through Social Activities

*You can view our Pre-College offerings here.

Click here to apply!

Deadline: March 1st, 2021

*If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at (201) 216-3683 or email summer@stevens.edu. 

Adelphi University: This Summer Experience College Life at Adelphi

This summer, students can experience Adelphi's personalized approach to education and enroll in one of many one-week noncredit and two-week for-credit programs offered either in person or online. Choose From 14 In-Person, For-Credit or Noncredit Programs

(will also be offered online, depending on guidance from public health officials)

When: July 11–July 24, 2021

 * Pre-College Certificate Program: Choose From 13 Virtual, Noncredit Programs: From Monday, August 2, through Thursday, August, 5, 2021 (For rising high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors)

Click here to learn more!

STEM & Medical Work Experience:

Register now for a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, doctors, psychologists, vets and others this term. Students can attend 'Live Online' and gain immersive career experiences all from the comfort of their own home.

• Architecture | Computer Science | Dentistry | Engineering | Investment Banking | Medicine | Psychology | Veterinary Medicine

Click here to register! (ages 12-14)

Click here to register! (ages 15-18)

Wake Forest University: Summer Immersion:

Adelphi University

The Summer Immersion Program is an opportunity for high school students (9th - 12th grade) to pursue their passions, immerse themselves in a career pathway or field of study, and engage with Wake Forest faculty and professionals. With 20 unique Institutes being offered on-campus and online, we are excited to offer options for everyone.

• STEM (Medicine, Biosciences and Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Virtual Reality)
• Civic Engagement (Law, Leadership, Policy and Politics, Debate and Public Advocacy
• Business (Entrepreneurship, Finance and Investing, Sports Marketing)
• Creative (Animation, Film, and Writing for Life)

Click here to apply!

University of Delaware: Edge Summer College Program at the University of Delaware:

The Edge summer college program is a five-week, credit-bearing college experience

When:  July 11 – Aug. 14, 2021

Edge is designed for high school students moving into their junior and senior years. Students in Edge will have the opportunity to attend college courses taught by University of Delaware faculty, participate in on- and off-campus curricular and co-curricular activities, and live in a UD residence hall.
 *Please note that while we are planning to host the program on UD’s campus this summer, we are monitoring public health conditions and will follow the guidance of the CDC, health officials, and the leadership of the University. Should our plans need to change, we will be sure to send updates promptly.*

If you have any questions please contact edge@udel.edu

Click here to apply!

Boston University: Summer Term Programs:

Boston University is offering five pre-college programs for students to choose from. All five provide rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. BU is planning for a safe and rewarding summer by giving students the option to attend any of our programs remotely or in person by commuting to campus. Residential options will be assessed in early 2021.

• High School Honors is a six-week program in which students take Boston University undergraduate courses and earn up to 8 transferable college credits. In addition to remote or commuter options, we also offer online courses through High School Honors Online. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2021.
• RISE Internship/Practicum is a six-week, non-credit program in which students conduct scientific research in a university lab under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students must be entering their senior year of high school in fall 2021.
• Academic Immersion (AIM) is a three-week, non-credit program for students to focus intensively on a single academic topic. This summer we are offering four AIM tracks: Introduction to Experimental Psychology; Introduction to Medicine; Global Studies: Security, Statecraft, and Spycraft; and Creative Writing. Each track combines classroom work in the subject area with project-based learning activities. Students must be entering their junior or senior year of high school in fall 2021.
• Summer Challenge is a two-week program in which students take two non-credit seminars of their choice and experience college life. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2021.
• Summer Preview is a one-week, non-credit program in which students explore one subject of interest while previewing the college experience. Students must be entering eighth grade or their freshman or sophomore year of high school in fall 2021.

If you have any questions please contact summerhs@bu.edu.

Click here to apply!

University of Notre Dame: Five Distinct Pre-College Programs:

Global Scholars
Program Dates: March 15 - April 24, 2021

Application Deadline: February 8, 2021

• Choose from one of 13 online courses, all taught by Notre Dame International faculty from the ND Global Gateways. Gain an international perspective on popular course topics. 

Summer Scholars
Program Dates: June 26 - July 10, 2021

Application Deadline: February 16, 2021

• Study one of 25 program tracks on Notre Dame's campus. You'll experience the world-class academics, community, and spirituality that make ND so unique.  

Summer Scholars Online
Program Dates: July 14 - 27, 2021

Application Deadline: February 16, 2021

• Get an introduction to college-level academics in one of 20 online course tracks all taught by ND faculty. Participate in fun virtual activities with other students from around the world.  

Leadership Seminars
Program Dates: July 17 - 28, 2021

Application Deadline: January 25, 2021

• Live and learn on campus with other like-minded student leaders from across the globe. Participate in one of four seminars focusing on current issues. Tuition, room, and board are funded by the University in this highly competitive program.  

Study Abroad
Program Dates: June - August 2021

Application Deadline: January 25, 2021
(Dates vary by program. Please see website for details.)

• Travel abroad to Italy, Ireland, or South Africa for a taste of the global ND community. 

*Participants receive one college credit upon completion of any Notre Dame Pre-College program*

Click here to apply!

*University of Notre Dame: Pre- College Programs- Study Abroad in South Africa, Italy, or Ireland

Notre Dame Global Gateways in Italy, Ireland, or at our newest destination in South Africa! Spend two weeks abroad in one of these fascinating destinations with new friends from around the country! Dig into the architectural history of Rome, explore the divide between traditions and modernity in Ireland, or examine the turbulent cultural history and incredible beauty of South Africa. 

When:

• Study Abroad Italy: June 5 - 19, 2021
• Study Abroad South Africa: July 11 - 26, 2021
• Study Abroad Ireland: July 24 - August 7, 2021

Each summer study abroad program allows students to earn one college credit. 

Click here to check out application eligibility and requirement, program costs, and a “Day in the Life of a ND Pre- College Study Abroad Student!

*University of Notre Dame: Leadership Seminars 2021: New Courses

The University of Notre Dame is offering Leadership Seminar taught by professors from Mendoza College of Business with guest speakers from Wall Street, the course The Power of Investing: The Wealth Gap, Financial Literacy, and the Miracle of Compound Interest will address the relationship between the wealth gap and declining financial literacy. Students will pose potential solutions to improve the quality of life of those impacted,especially low- and middle-income households.

Leadership Seminars
Program Dates: July 17 - 28, 2021

• Tuition, room, and board are funded by the University in this highly competitive program 
• Live and learn on campus with other like-minded student leaders from across the globe
• Participate in one of four seminars: The Power of Investing: The Wealth Gap, Financial Literacy, and the Miracle of Compound Interest; Global Issues: Violence and Peace in the Modern Age; The Environment: Science Policy and Ethics; The State of Race in 21st Century America

*Participants receive one college credit upon completion of Leadership Seminars

Deadline: Applications are due January 25, 2021

Click here to apply!

University of Massachusetts at Amherst: UMassAmherst Summer Programs:

 The UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College Program Fairs, is a series of virtual events that provide students, families, and education professionals like you the opportunity to learn about academic summer programs at top US college and universities.

When:

•  Saturday, January 9, 2021, 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern
•  Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00pm Eastern
•  Saturday, February 20, 2021, 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern
•  Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 7:00 – 9:00pm Eastern
•  Saturday, April 10, 2021, 11:00am – 1:00pm Eastern

*Registration for the January 9, February 3, and February 20 events is now open.

Registration is FREE to attendees.

Click here to apply! 

*We also encourage you to visit SummerStudyintheUSA.org, where you can search participating programs by student grade level, financial aid, academic interests, and more.

The University of Miami: University of Miami Summer Scholars Programs:

 University of Miami Summer Scholars Program enables students to discover their academic passion while preparing for college success. Students in the 2021 Summer Scholars Program will explore possible career paths, learn from renowned UM faculty, and connect with other high-achieving high school students in one of the following options delivered in a synchronous, remote format:

When: The three-week option will run from July 4, 2021, to July 23, 2021, and provide high school sophomores and juniors the chance to earn six college credits

When: The two-week option will run from July 4, 2021, to July 16, 2021, and provide high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors a noncredit, immersive experience

Receive a $25 application fee waiver*When students enter the “GUIDANCE” waiver code on page five of the application.

Click  here to apply!

Deadline: February 1, 2021

Carnegie Mellon Pre-College: Summer Pre-College Programs in the Fine Arts:

Carnegie Mellon's Pre-College Programs in the fine arts are six-week residential experiences that provide high school students with the opportunity to develop their skills in a conservatory or studio setting. For years, Carnegie Mellon has been recognized for the quality of education that is provided within our College of Fine Arts. Through the Pre-College program, high school students have access to this instruction and mentorship from full-time faculty members.

Our summer Pre-College program options in the fine arts include the following:

• Architecture, provides students architectural experience within the studio, supported by integrated coursework in analog drawing, digital media, seminars and workshops.
•  Art, where students will hone their craft through challenging courses, critique, workshops, and portfolio development.
• Design, for students who would like to receive a foundation of Design skills through studio learning, lectures, and critiques.
• Drama, for students who would like to build their audition repertoire and portfolio with acclaimed faculty.
• Music, where students participate in a conservatory-style curriculum and experience life within a research university.

Click here to apply!

***Mellon Pre-College is launching a Virtual Information Session Recordings***

Stevens Institute of Technology: Paid Virtual Summer Research Program: