Our camps focus on developing critical thinking skills while providing direct exposure to English in authentic American cultural settings
Program Name | Duration | Description |
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TIP (The Intern Project) | 8주 | For high school students in LA County. Opportunities to gain diverse career skills in arts, media, engineering, business, healthcare, sports, and government sectors. High academic achievement required. |
SMYSP (Standard Medical Youth Science Program) | 5주 | Provided to low-income students, $1,200 clinical research stipend, 30 hours per week. Participate in lectures by Stanford faculty in public health and medicine. |
SIMR (Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program) | 8주 | Provides laboratory experience for medicine-focused projects. For 11th-12th grade students. Offers in-depth learning opportunities for students interested in biology and medicine. |
PIPS (Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford) | 6주 | Introduction to science, medicine, and research careers. For 11th-12th grade students. Conduct research projects with in-depth practical experience and research methodology. |
SUMaC (Stanford University Mathematics Camp) | 3주 | Available both online and in-person. Provides opportunities for mathematically talented students to explore mathematics. Students are given advanced learning and engaging assignments. |
SAGE (Science Accelerating Girl's Engagement in STEM) | 1주 | One-week residential camp for public high school students. Offers career networking, scientific discovery, engineering projects, and STEM career exploration. Aims to increase female participation and foster leadership and creativity. |
PAYS (Pomona College Academy for Youth Success) | 4주 | Provides elite college preparation for 90 students in grades 10-12. Targets low-income and underserved students. Participants stay in dorms, attend faculty classes and lectures, participate in research projects with opportunities for global research outcomes. |
COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) | 4주 | For grades 8-12. Offers STEM topic exploration at UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UCSD, UCSC campuses. Research opportunities with renowned faculty in state-of-the-art labs. Minimum 3.50 GPA required. |
CSSSA (California State Summer School for the Arts) | 4주 | Supports future artists and builds talent pipeline for California's entertainment industry. Residential program offering exploration in music, theater, visual arts, dance, creative writing, and animation. |
CAMP CHLA | 1주 | For grades 9-11. Provides healthcare experience development opportunities. Students spend 5 days at Los Angeles Children's Hospital learning, observing, and participating in various activities while meeting medical professionals. |
Eve and Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program | - | Summer medical career program designed to strengthen high school students' medical career choices. Includes daily sessions, presentations, and college classes covering surgery, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, ophthalmology, radiology, and therapy. |
UC Santa Barbara Summer Research Academies | 4주 | For grades 9-11, minimum 3.6 GPA. Scholarships available for eligible students. Earn 4 college credits completing research in chosen track. Learn research report writing and presentation techniques. Choice of 12 tracks. |
University of the Pacific Summer Camps | 2주 | Offers 5 tracks: performing arts, visual arts, health sciences, engineering & technology, business & society, and athletics. Provides technical cases, lab access, and hands-on experience preparing for college life. |
embARC | 4주 | Hosted by UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design. For grades 11-12. Immersive experience in architecture, urban design, and sustainable urban planning. Participate in college-level curriculum with challenging design tasks. |
B-BAY | 2주 | Entrepreneurship-focused program. Learn various business topics, build skills, attend classes, and conduct research. Collaborate with professors through projects for academic understanding and personal statement writing. |
University Summer Programs (Summer Session/Summer School) - Programs where students can take courses offered by universities to earn credits or experience college life early. Both major-specific and general education courses are offered. While generally aimed at college students, some programs are available for high school students. Pre-College Programs for High School Students - Programs designed for college-bound high school students, including college course sampling, campus life experience, and college application preparation. Some programs focus on specific fields (e.g., science, arts). English Language Programs - Programs aimed at improving English proficiency for students of various levels. Options range from short-term intensive courses to long-term programs, often including cultural activities. Online Summer Programs - Academic programs conducted online, allowing for flexible learning without location or time constraints.
Camps - Various themed camps (sports, arts, science, etc.) primarily for children and youth. Generally includes accommodation and offers diverse activities and recreation. Specialized Focus Programs - Programs providing intensive education and training in specific fields like Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), arts, or sports. Volunteer Programs - Programs allowing participants to contribute to American society through volunteer work. Activities can include environmental protection, community development, and more. Internship Programs - Programs for college students or graduates to gain practical experience in specific fields. Participants can gain real-world experience by working at companies or organizations. Travel Programs - Programs offering travel experiences to various regions in the US for cultural immersion. May include educational components.