# High School Summer Programs in Pennsylvania

> Summer programs in Pennsylvania for high schoolers: 14 listed, 1 free; next deadline Jan 31, 2027; cities include Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Rockledge.

These summer programs are the ones whose published location is Pennsylvania — not every program a student from there could join.

A listing appears when its category and state both match. Missing fields stay blank.

Open a listing for the details we have. Apply on the program's own site, and recheck dates before you spend time or money.

### How to use this catalog view

1. Start with the listing details and compare the fields that matter to you.
2. Use category and interest tags to narrow the catalog.
3. Apply through the program's application link and recheck time-sensitive details before submitting.

### Catalog entries

14 published entries match this catalog view.

- [Rankin Fellowship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/fox-chase-rankin-fellowship) — Catalog organization: Fox Chase Cancer Center
- [Public Health Science Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pitt-public-health-science-academy) — Catalog organization: University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
- [Young Civil War Historians Conference](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/young-civil-war-historians-conference) — Catalog organization: Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College
- [UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/upmc-hillman-cancer-center-academy) — Catalog organization: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh — Cost: Free
- [Drexel LeBow Camp Business](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/drexel-camp-business) — Catalog organization: Drexel University LeBow College of Business
- [Alpha Workshop for Young Writers](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/alpha-workshop-for-young-writers) — Catalog organization: Alpha Workshop for Young Writers, Inc. — Cost: $1,950
- [Penn State Science-U STEM Camps](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-state-science-u-stem-camps) — Catalog organization: Penn State Eberly College of Science — Cost: $335–$875
- [Penn Arts and Sciences High School Summer Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-summer-high-school-programs) — Catalog organization: University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- [Drexel University Summer Institutes](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/drexel-summer-institutes) — Catalog organization: Drexel University — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- [Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/bucknell-academy-summer-experience-base) — Catalog organization: Bucknell University
- [Carnegie Mellon Architecture Pre-College](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carnegie-mellon-architecture-pre-college) — Catalog organization: Carnegie Mellon University
- [National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/carnegie-mellon-national-high-school-game-academy) — Catalog organization: Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs
- [Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pennsylvania-governors-school) — Catalog organization: Carnegie Mellon University Mellon College of Science — Deadline: January 31, 2027
- [Wharton Global Youth Summer Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-business-institute-upenn) — Catalog organization: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania — Cost: $329–$11,899

### Frequently asked questions

#### How do I find high school summer programs in Pennsylvania?

Use the listings below, then filter the full directory by category, cost, grade, and deadline if you need a wider search.

#### Are these programs only for residents of this state?

Some require local residency or commuting distance; others accept students nationwide. Eligibility on each listing states what we have on record.

#### What should I verify before applying?

Confirm the current cycle's deadline, cost, dates, format, and eligibility on the official program page, then apply through that page's link.

### Related guides & pages

- [Browse all summer programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-programs)
- [Browse the full catalog](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars)
- [Take the Find My Fit quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit)

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Last updated: 2026-10-15.
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