Academic Enrichment and Summer Camp Programs
Academic Enrichment & Summer Camps
Bank of America Student Leadership Program
These summer programs help students gain a greater understanding of how non-profits create impact in the community.
Center for Talent Development Summer Program
Northwestern University offers rigorous academic adventures with life-changing impact for students age 4 - Grade 12
Cook County State's Attorney's Office Internship Contest
Summer internships at a Cook County State's Attorney's Office with a $1,000 scholarship from State Farm Insurance for college students and graduating high school seniors. Contestants must be of Asian Pacific, African American, or Hispanic Heritage. Please see you school counselor for an application if you are interested.
Cornell University Summer College Programs for High School Students
How would you like to spend six weeks this summer on a breathtakingly beautiful college campus in one of New York State's premier vacation spots, taking fascinating classes with world-renowned faculty while meeting students from around the world?
IACAC Camp College
A free opportunity for rising seniors to learn about aspects of college search and the application process from high school and college counselors. Students will be provided food and lodging free of cost.
Illinois Institute of Technology Summer Camps
If you're interested in technology, business, architecture, science, engineering, or computers, you'll find plenty to keep you both busy and excited at the IIT summer camp programs for high school students.
Indiana University Northwest Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs
Phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, study skills, speed reading, and love of reading. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level. Ask about their family discount. For more information or to register call 1-800-979-9151.
Marist College Summer Pre-College Programs
Get a taste of campus life and earn three college credits while in high school. You'll learn from experienced professionals and talented faculty, while spending 14 days on the banks of the Hudson River or in Florence, Italy.
Murray State University Commonwealth Honors Academy
Participants must have completed Junior year of high school, have a composite ACT of 25, and a 3.5 GPA. Upon completion of the Academy students will receive six (6) hours of university credit, have the opportunity to take six additional hours of tuition-free courses during senior year, and be awarded a four-year $2,000 per year housing scholarship to Murray State.
Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Summer Camps
A variety of camps for grades 9-12. Please visit webpage for additional details.
Northern Illinois University Summer in the Arts Camps
Join fellow jazz artists, visual artist, and thespians for the arts experience of your life.
Notre Dame Summer Programs
The Office of Pre-College Programs at the University of Notre Dame offers exceptional students the unique opportunity to experience the life of Notre Dame students.
Saint Xavier Summer Media Camps
Are you a high school student who is interested in the world of radio broadcasting, print journalism, or multimedia communication? If so, please visit the website for more info.
South Suburban College High School Tuition Waiver
TF North students can take a class at South Suburban College "tuition Free" during their senior year or the summer before or after. A second tuition waiver may be available to students earning an "A" or "B" in the first class. Please see your counselor for the tuition waiver and eligibility requirements.
SSC College and Career Readiness Program
This free program offered by South Suburban College (SSC) will help junior students prepare for college and career. Below are some of the program highlights:
1. Writer's workshops to improve writing skills - Weekends in February
2. Parent information night on college readiness - March
3. Math diagnostic testing - Spring
4. Math Interventions - Spring & Summer
For additional information, please contact Jazaer Farrar (SSC Counselor) at 708-596-2000, Extension 2511, jfarrar@ssc.edu or Beth Beno (CCR Program Coordinator) at 708-596-2000, Extension 2333, mbeno@ssc.edu
SIU-E Summer Engineering Camps
The goal of the Engineering summer camps is to introduce various engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to young, aspiring high-school students through a set of activities that are fun, challenging, and thought-provoking.
Stanford University Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Stanford offers two programs, Summer Institutes and Summer College, for highly motivated and intellectually curious students to explore and discover topics not typically taught in secondary schools. Please visit webpage for additional information.
Sullivan University Culinary Camp
Expose your Junior or Senior to the dynamic, rewarding and growing field of Hospitality. Sullivan University is one of the top four culinary schools in the country.
Target H.O.P.E. College Preparatory Academy
A non-profit organization with a mission to enhance educational opportunities for minority students attending school in the Chicago metropolitan area. Academy members take college-style courses at a Saturday Academy.
TeenLife provides the web's most comprehensive directory of STEM, gap year, pre-college, overnight summer and community service programs for students in grades 7-12. The print and online content helps teens, parents, and educators make strong enrichment-program decisions. This website includes links to over 15,000 teen enrichment programs.
University of Illinois Summer STEM Programs
College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) provide research apprentice programs for ethnic minorities and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Programs are for grades 9-12.
University of Missouri Business Academy
The Trulaske Business Academy is a pre-college summer program for minority students interested in business.
YFU - Intercultural Exchange Program
Expand your world and discover intercultural opportunities through studying abroad program during high school.
This program fosters the academic, personal and career development of African-American and Latino youth enrolled in the 7th - 12th grades. Please visit website for additional information.