TeenLife 2024 Guide to Summer Programs

Summer Programs
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BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL
COLLEGE: ON-SITE
& VIRTUAL SUMMER
ACADEMY
the-bac.edu/summeracademy
Location(s): Boston, MA
The Boston Architectural
College's (BAC) Summer
Academy is designed for high
school students curious about
starting a career in architecture,
interior design, landscape
design, urban design/planning,
and more. The BAC's Early
College Program helps students
study design with leading
professionals and peers from
around the globe. Students
around the world (grades
9–12) are welcome to participate
in this hands-on summer
program. No design experience
required! Offered onsite and
virtually, learn more about
how YOU can launch a future
in design. Learn More »
BOSTON COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE
bc.edu/content/bc-web/
sites/bc-experience.html
Location(s): Chestnut Hill, MA
The Boston College Experience
provides motivated high school
students the opportunity to live
and learn as students at Boston
College. Our programs focus on
exposing students to a rich and
rewarding college experience
through coursework, extracurricular
activities, and reflection.
Students will participate in
lectures and workshops
ranging from the college
admissions process, resume
writing and networking skills,
and cultural and social
outings all while enjoying
the beautiful city of Boston
over the summer.
Learn More »
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER
TERM HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
bu.edu/summer/highschool
Location(s): Boston, MA (Residential,
Commuter, and Online)
Join other high school students from
around the country and the world at one of
the nation’s most recognized universities.
Boston University offers one-, two-, three-,
and six-week programs that provide an
excellent opportunity to prepare for your
future, expand your horizons, and discover
your personal and academic potential.
Discover which of our five exciting and challenging
options is best for you by visiting
our website. Learn More »
BOSTON UNIVERSITY VISUAL
ARTS SUMMER INSTITUTE (VASI)
bu.edu/cfa/vasi
Location(s): Boston, MA
The Boston University School of Visual Arts’
Summer Institute offers students (ages
15–18) an intensive visual arts program
designed to help them build exceptional
portfolios and get a taste of the collegiate
art school experience. Whether preparing
portfolios for college admission or simply
working to improve technical abilities,
students are introduced to materials and
methods used in professional artistic
practice. Students also visit area museums,
participate in special workshops, and experience
life as a BU student. Learn More »
CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
SUMMER ACADEMY
centenaryuniversityacademy.com/
summeracademy
Location(s): Hackettstown, NJ
For over 10 years, Centenary University
has welcomed high school students from
all over the world to experience college
life. The Summer Academy is a high school
pre-college program for rising grades 9-12
offering courses in business, sciences, and
the arts. Courses are taught by Centenary
University Professors for an authentic
university experience. Each program offers
overnight accommodations with three
meals and evening activities. These noncredit
courses provide an in-depth study
designed for enrichment and exploration.
Learn More »
CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC SUMMER DAY AND
RESIDENTIAL CAMPS
ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs
Location(s): Evanston, IL & Chicago, IL
CTD's summer programming provides academic
adventures with lifetime impact! Check out our
wide variety of summer options for gifted students,
ranging from online courses to in-person,
academic day and residential camps, held on
Northwestern’s Evanston campus and at other
Chicago area sites. At CTD, learn from the best
instructors as you build on your strengths and
experience the joy of learning with a community
of like minded peers. Learn More »
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE: PRE-COLLEGE
SUMMER PROGRAMS
summer.champlain.edu
Location(s): Burlington, VT
Make the most of your summer with Champlain
College's academically rigorous residential precollege
summer programs. Students gain handson
experience and develop real skills in some of
the most in-demand fields including: Animation,
AI, Audio Engineering, Biotech, Cybersecurity &
Digital Forensics, Digital Media Production, Filmmaking,
and Game Development. We also offer
a credit-bearing Art & Design Portfolio Course.
Working in small teams, students learn from
our industry-expert faculty and come away with
portfolio pieces and an extra edge on college
applications. Learn More »
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRE-COLLEGE
PROGRAMS
precollege.sps.columbia.edu
Location(s): New York, NY
Columbia University invites the world’s top high
school students, grades 9–12, to deepen their
academic and college preparation through our
pre-college academic enrichment programs. Columbia
offers a wide variety of program options:
Summer Residential and Commuter Program
has 3–week and 1–week options. Summer Online
Programs have 2–week and 1–week options.
Academic Year Weekend is a 10–Week Program
held on Friday, Saturdays and/or Sundays. Why
Columbia? Learn from World-Class Experts and
Researchers, College Preparedness, and Join A
Global Community of Scholars. Learn More »
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