TeenLife 2024 Guide to Summer Programs

Summer Programs
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UC SAN DIEGO EXTENDED
STUDIES: PRE-COLLEGE
PROGRAMS
extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/
courses-and-programs/
pre-college
Location(s): San Diego, CA
UC San Diego Division of
Extended Studies Pre-College
programs provide 3rd-12th
graders with immersive, intellectually
enriching experiences.
With online and in-person
credit-bearing programs yearround,
our world-class faculty
offers cutting-edge coursework
and career development. Empowering
students to become
changemakers, we equip them
with sought-after skills for college
admissions and internships.
Engage in unparalleled
educational opportunities at an
internationally ranked research
university—your future starts
here! Learn More »
UC SAN DIEGO EXTENDED
STUDIES: SALLY RIDE SCI-
ENCE ACADEMY
sallyridescience.ucsd.edu/
academy
Location(s): San Diego, CA
The Sally Ride Science Academy
offers fascinating and fun
summer STEAM workshops
for students entering grades
3 through 12. Our workshops
let students investigate coding,
acting, space science, marine
biology, robotics and more, as
they immerse themselves in
hands-on projects. This year,
students will earn 1.5 pre-college
credits for each workshop.
Top-notch STEAM instructors
incorporate real-life stories
of vibrant women conducting
research in each field inspiring
students and making STEAM
careers more accessible.
Learn More »
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
SUMMER STEM
usna.edu/Admissions/Programs
Location(s): Annapolis, MD
The United States Naval Academy Summer
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math) is designed to encourage rising 9th-
11th graders to pursue a course of study in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
During this residential program,
campers will create, build, and explore in
world-class lab facilities while experiencing
real-life application and learning at one of
the Top 5 "Best Undergraduate Engineering
Programs" in the country, as ranked by
U.S. News and World Report. Learn More »
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY: IMPACTLAB
wit.edu
Location(s): Boston, MA
ImpactLab is an innovative two-week
residential summer experience for rising
juniors and seniors in high school. This
hands-on program will give students a
chance to explore their passions in science,
engineering, and design. Program highlights
include: getting to know like-minded peers
from around the globe as you preview
college life, experiencing our beautiful
Boston campus and all this city has to
offer, and learning alongside our engaging
faculty using our state-of-the-art studios
and labs. Learn More »
TRAVEL & CULTURAL
IMMERSION
AFS-USA
afsusa.org/study-abroad
Location(s): Multiple Locations
AFS study abroad programs are
transformational! Discover new people,
places, and perspectives while becoming
a global citizen. Whether you want a
two-week dive into sustainable development
or a two-month language-learning
program, you’ll find our summer study
abroad options pack a lot into a little time.
AFS offers immersive experiences that
you'll remember for a lifetime. Start
your journey today! Learn More »
ARCC PROGRAMS
arccprograms.com
Location(s): Domestic & Global Programs
For over 40 years, ARCC has offered
extraordinary travel experiences for young
adults with the mission of providing unique,
life-changing opportunities in some of the
most amazing places around the world.
By traveling to locations rarely visited by
tourists, we are able to provide unique,
immersive, and educational experiences for
our students. We have 24 summer program
options on six continents. Our summer
travel programs for teens take place
between June and August and last from
two to four weeks. Learn More »
ARCOS JOURNEYS ABROAD
arcosjourneys.com
Location(s): Spain, Costa Rica, Argentina,
Peru, & Mexico
Arcos Journeys Abroad specializes in
transformative international enrichment
opportunities for teens in Spain, Argentina,
Peru, Mexico and Costa Rica. Each session
is carefully planned to deliver the very best
of what these destinations have to offer.
Program Types include Active Discovery,
Cultural Discovery and Spanish Immersion.
All program components support, enhance
and prepare for the main focus of the
chosen program. Transformation awaits!
Learn More »
GLOBAL ROUTES: INTERNATIONAL
ADVENTURES FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
globalroutes.org
Location(s): Over 8 Countries
Spend your summer on immersive,
meaningful, and tech-free journeys across
the globe! Global Routes is a pioneer in the
world of value-driven, experiential-based,
international programming. Since 1967, we
have led over 10,000 students, ages 14-18,
around the globe on meaningful, fun, and
growth-oriented summer programs.
We offer our students an unparalleled
opportunity to immerse themselves into
small rural communities, develop long-lasting
cross-cultural relationships, and make
positive contributions that will last
a lifetime. Learn More »
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