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  1. Euler Circle

    Euler Circle Summer ClassesRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Up to grade 12
    Additional eligibility
    Requirement: Open to grades up to 12; Requirement: Mathematical maturity of an advanced high-school student
    Session dates or duration
    Not published
    Format
    Online
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    Live online classes scheduled in Pacific time
    Selection and application
    Selection: Applicants must persuade Euler Circle that they are prepared and a good instructional fit; Euler Circle says ordinary seat scarcity usually is not the main constraint and does not publish acceptance statistics.
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 20, 2026

  2. Meadowmount School of Music

    Meadowmount School of Music Summer SessionRemove
    Application deadline
    January 20, 2027
    Cost
    $5,640
    Financial aid
    Merit scholarships, financial support and work study
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Room and board (7 weeks, on-campus students): $4,170. A double room reduces room and board by $800 per student; students under 13 must live off campus; Refundable security deposit: $65; Enrollment deposit (credited toward tuition): $1,500; Application fee: $105. A waiver can be requested through Acceptd; Merit scholarships, financial support and work study
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Not published
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 10–30; Requirement: Violin, viola or cello players; Requirement: Age is measured on June 26, 2027; students must be 13 by then to live on campus
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends August 13, 2027; 7 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Westport, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: Admission is by faculty review of solo and chamber audition videos. Meadowmount reports roughly 200 students and substantial aid, but does not publish current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: Unedited solo audition video(s)
    Official sources
    Source 1 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 2 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 3 · checked Oct 24, 2026Source 4 · checked Aug 21, 2026Source 5 · checked Aug 21, 2026Source 6 · checked Aug 21, 2026Source 7 · checked Aug 20, 2026

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  • DigiPen Institute of Technology

    DigiPen Academy Pre-College Summer Programs

    Four-week online game-art, design, programming, and sound tracks for students 16+ entering grades 11-12 or recently graduated; 2027 registration opens in fall.

    Cost
    $2,995–$3,195
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jul 6–30, 2027 · 4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay program
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Students who graduated from high school within the last 18 months are also eligible; Requirement: Game Programming track: Algebra 2 completed; Requirement: Instruction is in English, live from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time

    Selection and application: Selection: Paid registration subject to track capacity and eligibility; DigiPen does not publish current capacity, application count, acceptance rate, completion rate, or grade distribution.

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  • Dakota State University

    DSU Cyber Camp for High Schoolers

    Dakota State University’s residential Cyber Camp for High Schoolers runs June 6–11, 2027 in Madison, South Dakota.

    Cost
    $250
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 6–11, 2027
    Where
    In person · Madison, SD
    STEMResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12

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  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI)

    One-, two-, or four-week in-person SAIC studio institute for ages 15-18 who completed sophomore year; 2026 ended July 31 and 2027 is unannounced.

    Cost
    $1,908–$7,632(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 11–12
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠4 weeks
    Where
    In person · Chicago, IL
    ArtsResidential
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: SAIC Merit Scholarship: Up to $1,200. Open to all students; requires a 6-10 piece portfolio and the deposit option at registration; SAIC need-based financial aid. US residents only; first-come, first-served; covers a percentage of tuition only.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable tuition deposit (part of tuition): $100. Paid at registration when applying for aid or scholarships; included in the full tuition; Housing and meal plan: $655–$2,620. $655 for 1 week, $1,310 for 2 weeks, $2,620 for 4 weeks; on-campus students get $105 a week for campus dining; Art supplies (estimate): $150–$450. Approximate, by session length; Incidentals and personal spending (estimate): $150–$600. Approximate, by session length; SAIC Merit Scholarship: Up to $1,200. Open to all students; requires a 6-10 piece portfolio and the deposit option at registration; SAIC need-based financial aid. US residents only; first-come, first-served; covers a percentage of tuition only.

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Must have completed sophomore year of high school by the time of the program

    Selection and application: Selection: Eligible students registered directly into limited course space on a first-come, first-served basis. The 6-10-work portfolio was evaluated for merit aid, not program admission. Application materials: Optional: portfolio of 6-10 artworks for merit scholarship consideration

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  • 21st Century Leaders

    EarthCare: The Leadership Challenge for the 21st Century

    EarthCare combines environmental learning and leadership through 21st Century Leaders.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 7–12, 2026 · 1 week(2026)
    Where
    In person · Milledgeville, GA
    LeadershipResidential
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: GA; Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Live in the state of Georgia

    Selection and application: Selection: Historical 2026 programme information: The official 2026 page said 85 accepted students and limited places, with nonselected applicants waitlisted; it did not publish applicant totals or an acceptance rate. Application materials: Recommendation Form from a teacher or supervisor (students new to 21st Century Leaders)

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  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

    Eight-week paid Seattle biomedical internship for Greater Seattle rising seniors age 16+; 2026 ended and 2027 details arrive in November.

    Cost
    Free
    Who can apply
    Grade 12 (rising)
    Program dates
    Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2026 · 8 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Seattle, WA
    STEMDay programInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: Free ORCA transit card for commuting in greater Seattle: $0

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Must currently live in Greater Seattle or surrounding areas (no out-of-state or international students); Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: At least 16 years old by the start of the program; Requirement: Completed the equivalent of 11th grade but not yet graduated from high school; Requirement: Strong scientific interest and academic background; Requirement: Available for the entire eight-week program in Seattle

    Selection and application: Selection: Fred Hutch calls SHIP highly competitive and uses applicant materials, two recommendations, and Zoom interviews; applicant volume, cohort size, acceptance rate, and detailed rubric are not published. Application materials: Online application with short-response essays (200 words each); Two recommendations submitted on the program's online form; Zoom interview with the selection committee

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  • Stony Brook

    Garcia SUMMER at Stony Brook

    Garcia is an in-person materials and polymer research program at Stony Brook University. The official pages describe the completed June 24–August 7, 2026 session; no 2027 dates, application deadline or updated terms are established. Students could commute or arrange optional housing.

    Cost
    $4,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 24 – Aug 7, 2026 · 7 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Stony Brook, NY
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable registration fee: $50. Payable by check or wire transfer with the application; Student Health Services fee (flat), listed with the room package: $66; Optional prepaid meal plan: $600. Refill-as-you-go is also possible.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; Requirement: Unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0); Requirement: Standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/IB/Regents) at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology; Requirement: International students must already hold documents to be legally present in the US for the program; no visa support

    Selection and application: Application materials: Three letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher, submitted by the writers

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  • Stony Brook University Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces

    Garcia Summer Research Program for High School Students

    Intensive in-person seven-week research program at Stony Brook; Summer 2026 is closed, and no official 2027 application deadline has been announced.

    Cost
    $4,000(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    Jun 24 – Aug 7, 2026 · 7 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Stony Brook, NY
    STEMResidentialResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable registration fee: $50. Payable by check or wire transfer with the application; Student Health Services fee (flat), listed with the room package: $66; Optional prepaid meal plan: $600. Refill-as-you-go is also possible.

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: At least 16 years old on or before July 4 of the program year, with no exceptions; Requirement: Unweighted GPA of 95/100 (3.8/4.0); Requirement: Standardized test scores (PSAT/SAT/ACT/AP/IB/Regents) at or above the 60th percentile; Requirement: At least three of English, Chemistry, Mathematics/Calculus, Physics and Biology; Requirement: International students must already hold documents to be legally present in the US for the program; no visa support

    Selection and application: Selection: Non-rolling review after the deadline using demanding age, GPA, test, coursework, transcript, recommendation, leadership, and application criteria. Application materials: Three letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher, submitted by the writers

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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Entrepreneurship Academy

    Georgetown’s Entrepreneurship Academy uses the Summer High School Academies application for grades 8–12; admission and reserving a seat are separate.

    Cost
    $5,075(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 7–19, 2026 · 2 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    BusinessResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Non-refundable application fee: $50. Waived for applications received by the Early Bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $90; Need-based tuition scholarship for admitted students. Limited and competitive; requires a separate application with essays.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA; Requirement: International students need no visa or TOEFL score for the Academies

    Selection and application: Selection: Earlier Academy admissions described rolling review and first-come seat registration; next-cycle availability is not established. Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

    Georgetown Pre-College Program: International Relations

    , with residential and commuter options.

    Cost
    $3,095–$3,725(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1 week
    Where
    In person · Washington, DC
    LeadershipResidentialPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee (international students only): $45; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Pre-College Summer Programs

    Georgetown’s Hoya Summer High School Sessions include noncredit Academies, College Prep and Summer College credit options. A separate year-round online program is also available. The site is planning summer 2027 and asks applicants to return November 16 for offerings and applications; the online program is open now.

    Cost
    $3,095–$9,540
    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (current)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Costs beyond tuition: Pre-college fee (credit programs): $780; Optional housing (credit programs): $2,542; Residential College Prep fee (College Prep seminars): $1,726; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications received by the early-bird deadline; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; for admitted Summer College, College Prep and Academy students.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 8–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing; Requirement: Minimum 2.0 GPA for the Academies; Requirement: Summer College open to current 10th-12th graders with at least a 3.0 GPA

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal statement; Recommendation letter or School Official Reviewer Form

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  • Georgetown University

    Georgetown Summer College

    Georgetown Summer College lets eligible high-school students take credit-bearing courses with undergraduates, through campus and online options.

    Cost
    $7,113(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12 (current)
    Program dates
    5⁠–⁠8 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Washington, DC
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Pre-college fee: $780; Optional housing per session: $2,542; Application fee: $50. Non-refundable; waived for applications submitted before the early-bird deadline; Health insurance fee per session (international students only): $225; Need-based tuition scholarship. Limited and competitive; admitted students apply separately with essay responses.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–12 when applying; Requirement: Good academic standing with at least a 3.0 GPA; Requirement: Minimum TOEFL 90, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 115 when English is not the main language of instruction at the student's high school; Requirement: International students in on-campus classes need an F-1 visa and at least 6 credits

    Selection and application: Application materials: 300- to 500-word personal statement; One letter of recommendation

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  • Georgia Tech CEISMC

    Georgia Tech CEISMC Summer P.E.A.K.S.

    Georgia Tech’s CEISMC Summer PEAKS offers one- to two-week STEAM day programmes on the Atlanta campus.

    Cost
    $400–$550
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    1⁠–⁠2 weeks
    Where
    In person · Atlanta, GA
    STEMDay program
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%). Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.

    Costs beyond tuition: Need-based tiered scholarship (25%, 50% or 75%). Based on free/reduced lunch or Pell Grant eligibility; Georgia residents; one scholarship per student per summer.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12

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