John Carroll Young Writers
The John Carroll Young Writers Workshop (for students grades 8-12) will take place on July 14-18, 2025, on John Carroll University's campus. The camp is directed by award-winning creative writing faculty from John Carroll University.

Students participate in a rigorous and inspiring program that provides an introduction to the art and craft of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. In morning and afternoon sessions, students study with acclaimed writers, engaging in writing-intensive exercises designed to address the elements of craft: form, voice, character, image, scene, and setting.

IACAC Summer Enrichment Database - Great Resource!
Find a complete list of summer enrichment opportunities created by the Illinois Association for College Admissions Counseling here. These opportunities are provided by a variety of colleges and universities from across the country.

Exelon STEM Academy
The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is designed to give young women in high school hands-on experience in STEM, energy, and sustainability. We hope this experience: Engages and prepares students to consider STEM academic & career paths; Builds STEM knowledge and skills; Practices leadership, communication, and presentation skills; Provides students access to authentic experiences at STEM institutions and Exelon energy facilities; Expands students network with others who are interested, pursuing, and working in STEM fields.

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Unlock your potential while having fun this summer! Get a taste of the college experience, explore your interests, and experience campus life.

Discover pre-college opportunities available this summer for rising 10th-12th graders at UMass Amherst. Offering academic intensives in over 25+ topics including STEM, art & design, business and more, plus unique six-week lab research experiences.

Our year-round college prep workshops offer students the practical skills and knowledge to confidently navigate the college application process.

University of Wisconsin Badger Scholars
Learn what it is like to be a badger and gain valuable experience living and learning in a dynamic and challenging environment, all while interacting with UW–Madison faculty at a top-ranked university. You will choose one academic track to focus on during the academic day. Class sizes are kept small to allow for an engaging course and are taught by UW–Madison instructors. Need-based scholarships are available.

After class blocks are over, you will participate in a series of college preparatory workshops, designed to help you become familiar with the college application process and college life.

Bank of America Student Leader Program
The program helps Junior and Senior students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders.

St. Jude Leadership Society
St. Jude Leadership Society (SJLS) is a unique opportunity for students to make a difference in the battle against childhood cancer, while getting the tools and resources they need to be strong advocates and future leaders. SJLS is a leadership development opportunity for high school students who share in our commitment to give back to our country and community through service and leadership; by promoting and supporting the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The admittance process includes an online application and a phone interview. There is no fee to participate! Students will distinguish themselves on college applications by developing skills including: strategic leadership development, effective communication, and exposure to career possibilities.

The St. Jude Leadership Society is a leadership experience that consists of four in person sessions in the greater Chicago-land area and culminates in Memphis in July, where SJLS members from all over the country will gather together to be recognized for their achievements and to tour and witness up close the lifesaving work being done at St. Jude.

Duke Summer Session
Earn college credit alongside academically-motivated students from around the world in Duke University’s Summer College for High School Students. If you are a student currently in grades 10 – 12, you are eligible to apply. This 4-week credit-bearing summer program offered by Duke University attracts students who represent the next generation of leaders from around the world. Immerse yourself in an international college experience by enrolling in this élite program designed to provide high school students with an academic and residential environment conducive to collegiate success.

Rustic Pathways: Education. Travel. Philanthropy

Rustic Pathways has been the leader in global teen adventure travel and community service programs since 1983. Through purposeful design, we create culturally-immersive travel programs for students ages 12 to 22, customizable teacher-led trips for school groups, and gap year semesters for recent high school grads.

Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program
The Northwestern Medicine Discovery Program aims to create a pathway for the next generation of NM leaders by drawing on the talents of our incredible team of healthcare professionals to provide STEM career exposure. Throughout the two-year Program, students will be exposed to a broad range of health care careers through activities including tours, guest speakers, group discussion, and hands-on projects. In addition, the Program fosters character and professional development, cultivates life skills, provides community service and leadership experience, and offers mentorship and networking opportunities.

Abbey Road Summer Program
Founded by Stanford alumni in 2000, Abbey Road’s study abroad summer programs continue to deliver excellence. Our mission is to provide quality academic summer programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding, personal growth and academic enrichment. Abbey Road was created through a collaboration of the best young professionals and educators from top schools and esteemed institutions. Our curriculum developers and staff come from places such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Duke, Cambridge, La Sorbonne, the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Parliament and the State Department ….. just to name a few.

Veterinary Internship
Every year, The Anti-Cruelty Society in downtown Chicago joins forces with The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to offer Chicagoland students that are interested in becoming veterinarians the chance to learn more about the field directly from the experts in our Veterinary Mentoring Program.

The program meets at The Anti-Cruelty Society one Saturday per month from September – April. Each session covers a different field within the world of veterinary medicine, presented by a practicing professional that either works at the university or is closely affiliated with it.

Their goal is to introduce students to the types of subjects that they will encounter on the road to becoming a veterinarian and to give them a better idea of what their college-level course work will be like. Because of this, the Veterinary Mentoring Program is geared toward passionate, driven students that already have a strong interest in the field of veterinary medicine.

The requirements for this program are as follows:

Students must be enrolled in 10th through 12th grade (during the program) and have completed at least one high school-level biology course.
Students must have at least a 3.00 overall grade point average (or equivalent) that is verified by a teacher or guidance counselor via email.
Students must be able to attend a two-hour seminar one Saturday per month at The Anti-Cruelty Society.

Denison University's Young Writers Workshop
Every summer for more than two decades, talented high school students (current sophomores and juniors) have been welcomed to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, for the acclaimed Reynolds Young Writers Workshop. The workshop is an eight-day residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers, and much more. This is your students' chance to work with award-winning authors whose work has appeared in publications like The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and SB Nation; who have published books; who care deeply about storytelling; and who love to teach.

Boston Univ Academy of Media Production
At Boston University, summer represents a unique opportunity to explore what you truly love doing. The pre-college and youth summer programs at Boston University allow middle and high school students the opportunity to gain valuable academic experience, enhance their existing skill sets, and have fun over the summer. FitRec also offers recreational camps for elementary and middle school students. Boston University hosts many exciting and challenging programs, covering a wide range of interests and disciplines.

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