# Extracurriculars & Programs in Ohio for High School Students

Ohio hosts two of the most respected academic summer programs in the country — the Ross Mathematics Program and Kenyon Review Young Writers — plus liberal-arts pre-college across Denison and Oberlin.

Columbus, Cleveland, and the college towns between them give Ohio students top-tier options without leaving the state.

10 verified programs match this page; 5 of the featured listings are free; 1 can be done online.

## Programs (10 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cleveland Institute of Music Young Artist Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/cleveland-institute-of-music-young-artist-program) | Cleveland Institute of Music | $3,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-01 |
| [Oberlin Conservatory Summer Voice Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/oberlin-conservatory-summer-voice-program) | Oberlin Conservatory | $4,500 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-15 |
| [Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/kenyon-review-young-writers-workshop) | Kenyon Review | $2,800 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 |
| [National Robotics Challenge (NRC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-robotics-challenge) | Marion Technical College | $100 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-26 |
| [Oberlin College Foresight Prep](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/oberlin-college-foresight-prep) | Oberlin College | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [Denison University Young Writers Workshop](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/denison-university-writers-workshop) | Denison University Writers Workshop | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-03 |
| [University of Toledo Cosmetic Science Summer Camp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/university-of-toledo-cosmetic-science-camp) | University of Toledo | Free | virtual | Grades 10–12 | Rolling |
| [Denison University Fly-In Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/denison-university-fly-in) | Denison University Fly-in Program | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2026-08-17 |
| [Denison University TUTTI Summer Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/denison-university-tutti) | Denison University TUTTI | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 |
| [Reynolds Young Writers Workshop](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/reynolds-young-writers-workshop) | Denison University | $1,700 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | Rolling |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many ohio programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 10 verified ohio opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these ohio programs free?

Yes — 5 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Denison University Fly-In Program (August 17, 2026); Cleveland Institute of Music Young Artist Program (December 1, 2026); National Robotics Challenge (NRC) (February 26, 2027). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do I have to live in Ohio to participate?

Most in-person programs based in Ohio accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.

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