TeenLife 2024 Guide to Summer Programs

Middle School Summer Programs
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.CAREER EXPLORATION
& LEADERSHIP
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
nslcleaders.org/middle-schoolsummer-programs
Location(s): Washington, D.C. &
San Francisco, CA
Since 1989, the National Student Leadership
Conference's inspired, interactive summer
programs have allowed students to explore
their academic and career interests. Students
in our middle school programs explore an
academic concentration through hands-on workshops
and simulations and behind-the-scenes
field trips. NSLC programs provide an immersive
experience letting students study in university
classrooms, navigate a campus, and experience
living with roommates. Each NSLC program also
contains a leadership curriculum designed to
teach skills that can apply to all areas of life.
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POLYGENCE: PATHFINDERS
CAREER DISCOVERY
polygence.org/pathfinders
Location(s): Online
Pathfinders introduces students to different
colleges, degree fields, and professions by
experts currently working in those fields.
Students walk away from this program with
a clearer sense of their career and academic
interests, and ideas for further exploration.
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iD TECH CAMPS FOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
idtech.com
Location(s): 65 USA Locations
Build foundational tech skills with the
nation’s original and most trusted
youth STEM educator! Whether your
kids know exactly what they want to
be when they grow up or their dream
changes monthly, this age is about
exploration. Learning on campus
or online with iD Tech promises
personal growth, the foundation for
vital STEM skills, essential life skills,
and forever friendships. With topics
in coding, game design, robotics, and
more, they’ll have a head start for
high school. Learn More »
UC SAN DIEGO EXTENDED
STUDIES: SALLY RIDE SCIENCE
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 »
TRAVEL & CULTURAL
IMMERSION
WESTCOAST CONNECTION
westcoastconnection.com
Location(s): Multiple Locations
Westcoast Connection has 41 years of
experience operating outstanding summer
programs for teens. For students
completing 7th and 8th grade, we offer
exclusive Middle School departures
on select Active Teen Tours, Global
Adventures and Community Service
programs in exciting destinations like
California, Greece, Italy, Costa Rica and
beyond! Many of our summer programs
are also open to Middle School
students in addition to high school
students, where special care goes
into assigning age-compatible, co-ed,
and socially comfortable groups.
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STEM
CAMP INTEGEM: HOLOGRAPHIC
AR CODING, AI, ROBOTICS, 3D,
GAME, ART & ANIMATION
camp.integem.com
Location(s): Multiple Locations & Online
Enroll in the #1 AI & AR Program! Boost your
skills, unleash your potential, earn school credits
with our ACS WASC accredited K-12 & techleadership
programs. Dive into AI, Robotics,
Holographic AR Coding, STEM, 2D/3D Game
Design, Digital Art, 2D/3D Animation, Space/
Nature Exploration, and more. Step into your
creations with Holographic AR to experience
the magic. Explore & Innovate with future tech.
Beginner to Advanced Levels. Register now to
secure your spot. Since 2018, we’ve taught
students from 20+ countries. Learn More »
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