Summer Programs in Kentucky
If you’re looking for something to do this summer, there are a variety of summer educational opportunities in Kentucky and out of state. Below are some examples of summer programs you may find interesting. This is not an exhaustive list and we encourage you to see opportunities through your church, community organizations, etc. to enrich your summer experience.
The Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University
The Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is an exciting, challenging three-week academic, social and personal growth program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year. Students will be selected from the Commonwealth and surrounding region.
For more information, go to: https://www.murraystate.edu/cha/
Inter-County Energy Washington Youth Tour
Inter-County Energy is offering six juniors from our area a one-day trip to Frankfort and a once in a lifetime opportunity to tour Washington DC. Applicants must submit a Washington Youth Tour Application, Transcript and an Essay of 500 words or less. https://www.intercountyenergy.net/washington-youth-tour
Sullivan University Summer Camp
With so many disciplines to choose from, Sullivan University has a camp that’s perfect for you! With housing and food included in the cost of the camp, you’ll have everything taken care of. We look forward to seeing you there! https://sullivan.edu/summercamp/#about
University of Kentucky Summer Teen Volunteer Program
Teens are able to choose an assignment from many different departments
Ex: Nursing, Children’s Hospital, Markey Cancer Center, Mail & Flower, Gift Shop
Interested students must be 14 years old by summer
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/wellness-community/volunteer-observe/volunteer
Out of State Programs
Below are a few examples of programs for high school students at colleges around the country and abroad:
Boston University High School Programs:
Choose from one of the four programs – High School Honors, RISE Internship, Summer Challenge, Summer Preview. For more information go to www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
Cornell University School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions
Cornell’s Summer College provides high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to work with faculty members and Cornell graduate and undergraduate students in several programs.
For more information visit our website at www.summercollege.cornell.edu
Gettysburg College Summer Programs Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA offers several opportunities for high school juniors and sophomores to attend academic camps over the summer months. Subjects include psychology, American government, creative writing, or information technology.
- Camp Psych - Campers will get hands-on experiences that introduce them to research in psychology during this fun, challenging, and engaging introduction to the field.
- Writing Camp - Students gain an in-depth introduction to all four genres of creative writing: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for stage and screen.
- 3D Object Modeling and Printing Camp - Students will study 3D object modeling and printing starting with the basics of a 3D printer. After learning the fundamentals, they will practice designing objects.
- Civil War Institute Summer Conference - The High School Student Scholarship component of Gettysburg College's annual Civil War Institute summer conference provides high school students an opportunity to explore the history of the Civil War era on the site of the war's most decisive battle.
https://www.gettysburg.edu/summercamps
George Washington University Pre-College Program:
A variety of options are available. This program is for high school students grades 9 – 11.
For more information go online at https://summer.gwu.edu/precollege
OxBridge Academic summer programs in Europe:
The Oxford Tradition and The Cambridge Tradition (grades 10-12)
L’Academie de Paris and L’Academie de France in Montpellier (grades 9-12)
La Academia de Espana in Barcelona (grades 10-12) and La Escuela Preparatoria de Barcelona (grades 8-9)
The Oxford Prep Experience and The Cambridge Prep Experience (grades 8-9)
For more information, visit www.oxbridgeprograms.com
United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point, New York
The Summer Leaders Seminar provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military, and leadership-development programs at a service academy. To apply go to
https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
The University of Chicago Summer Programs
This program is designed for rising 10th, 11th & 12th graders. During Summer Session, students my take undergraduate courses for college credit while sitting alongside other high school and college students from around the globe. For more information go to
https://summer.uchicago.edu/high-school-students
NYU Pre-College Curriculum
With NYU Precollege, rising juniors and seniors can apply to take college-level courses for credit and experience life as an NYU student. Credit-bearing courses are available in more than 30 subjects to fit every interest and academic need.
http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs/precollege.html