Enrichment Opportunities

Open to rising high school seniors.

Living Classrooms Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen communities and inspire young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms”. Through our unique learning environments, Living Classrooms provides access to more equitable education, workforce, health, and wellness opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their goals and build
safer, stronger, and healthier communities for all.

Living Classrooms Foundation is hosting its annual cohort of “Inspired to Serve” Summer Interns. There are over 10 internship positions available, with placement options at several programs in Baltimore and Washington, DC. Once chosen, each intern will have a specific and meaningful project to complete over the course of the summer. Interns will also have the experience of meeting with their cohort over the course of the summer to reflect on and learn from one another’s experiences.

More information and application available here.
 

West Point develops Leaders of Character, and they are looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves.

SLE is a one-week program for current High School Juniors (Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June. Students spend the week with West Point cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall. They participate in academic workshops, learn about military training, conduct physical training, and participate in sports. More information available here. Applications accepted through April 15, 2024.

Since 1965, AMIGOS has provided authentic service and cultural immersion experiences across Latin America. Join AMIGOS this summer and volunteer with local organizations, practice your Spanish, live with a host family, and experience life, adventures, and connection in a new country! Financial assistance may be available. Learn more here.

Every summer for nearly three decades, talented high school juniors and seniors to-be have been welcomed to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, for the acclaimed Reynolds Young Writers Workshop. The workshop is an eight-day residential program that incorporates small creative writing workshops, group sessions with Denison creative writing faculty and notable visiting writers, and much more. Only 48 students get the chance to come to The Hill to participate each June. That means students experience small, intimate writing workshops and one-on-one interactions with people who have made writing their career. It's a great way to connect with a close-knit community of writing teachers, mentors, and peers from around the world. The program runs from June 22 through June 29, 2024. Financial assistance is available to families who qualify, and information about the program is online at reynolds.denison.edu. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59pm.

STEMcx summer high school internships are intense 8-week long pipeline development programs. These internships offer underrepresented minorities hands on experience working in STEM fields in six unique disciplines. At the conclusion of the internships, all interns will participate in a final program with community leaders. Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Interns will participate in 160 hours of engagement from June 17 through August 10 and will receive a stipend. The internships are competitive and applications require 400-500 word (minimum) personal statement and two references. The applications close February 25. Email stemcx@gmail.com with any questions. Apply here.

Port Discovery is always looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join their volunteer team! They are now accepting applications to volunteer in a variety of roles. Volunteering at Port Discovery is perfect for people looking for a fun, positive environment where they can help children and families learn through play. Port Discovery is seeking volunteers for roles including: Greeters, Exhibit Facilitators, Storytellers, Art Studio Aides, and more. You must be 15 years of age to volunteer independently. Schedules are flexible, but volunteers must be able to commit to working at least 50 hours. For more information or questions, contact Kathryn Schmitt at kschmitt@portdiscovery.org or 410-864-2722. The volunteer application is live on the Port Discovery website at this link.

What's summer without stimulation for the brain and engaging in amazing activities? Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs are perfect for talented high school math and science students. Students solve problems, test theories, and ultimately learn to think like engineers. Learn more here.

YouthWorks is a program within the Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development, Youth Services Division. They provide a 5-week job opportunity to thousands of Baltimore City young people between the ages of 14-21.

YouthWorkers will be introduced to workplace experiences, financial literacy development, career exploration opportunities, and skills training. More information is available here.

The summer programs at WashU offer highly motivated students the chance to explore academics and campus life at Washington University in St. Louis.

Looking for an opportunity to develop or expand your leadership skills? The Art of Leadership program brings together a diverse group of students from all around the Baltimore area to develop leadership skills and engage in dialogue about social justice issues. Through guest speakers and experiential learning opportunities, students explore community challenges and gain perspective on how to address them. The program strives to support a new generation of leaders in Baltimore, and to create an inclusive and safe community. It is an excellent opportunity for students to grow their networks, step out of their comfort zones, and demonstrate their dedication to civic engagement and working for equity. Learn more about Art With a Heart’s Art of Leadership Program.

IGEI is a highly interactive summer entrepreneurship program that combines real-world learning opportunities and intercultural experiences.

Students select from focus areas like Sustainability, Technology, Population Health, or Marketing and Branding.

Learn more here.

The Drexel University Digital Development Camp is a summer program led by College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) faculty and student leaders. More information available here.

AI Scholars Live Online is a 10 session (25-hour) program that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. Taught by a team of graduate students from Stanford, MIT, and more, students receive a personalized learning experience in small groups with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Learn more and apply here.

Great Books is thrilled to announce their summer 2022 On-Campus and Online programs. They will offer Great Books Seminar and Discussion programs and Writer's Workshops at multiple on-campus locations.

More information and registration is available at greatbookssummer.com

This summer, you can explore the world of economics, conduct meaningful research, analyze 52-million-year-old fossils, and enjoy the excitement of college life at the University of Chicago.