Summer Programs
Summer Opportunities -- other
Summer Opportunities -- other![]()
Summer Opportunities -- other
Diablo Valley College Summer Career Academies
DVC Career Academies are short-term college courses designed with high school students in mind. They allow students to explore various career fields while earning college credit through hands-on activities and field trips. They fill on a first come first serve basis. Apply through a three-step process:- Apply to DVC for summer by creating a CCCOpen account and completing the DVC application, after which you will receive a DVC ID number and sign-in credentials.
- STARTING IN MARCH: Submit the Special Admissions Recommendation Form with the course number and section that you are enrolling in. This must be signed by the student, parent, and high school counselor unless you are graduating this spring.
- STARTING IN MAY: Register for the class you would like to take through your InSite Portal.
Summer programs are a great way for students to explore various major and career interests while gaining skills and experience that are valued by colleges and employers. Many summer programs are offered by colleges, but they can also be available through the government. The programs can range from one week to several weeks.
Please note that per the district, nothing posted here has a price tag (more than a nominal amount). If you are interested in such programs, I recommend beginning your independent search with programs associated with colleges.
Current Postings
Boys & Girls State, Due Feb. 3
This civic-minded coed leadership summer program is for juniors only. An interest in civics, political science, or government is highly encouraged. Participants will be required to attend for the full length of the program, June 21-28 at California State University, Sacramento. Interviews in mid-Feb. See Ms. Harding for an application. Read more about the program. See the Wikipedia entry about the program. See application.
UCSF Summer Student Research Program (SSRP), Due Feb. 14
Paid 9-week internship open to Bay Area juniors and seniors who have at least one completed year in math and biology, are at least 16 by June 1 of year of program, and come from a background considered underrepresented in the sciences (individuals from racial/ethnic groups typically underrepresented in the sciences, individuals with disabilities, first-generation college students, individuals who reside with families who are low income or otherwise considered disadvantaged). Participants will receive mentorship, participate in research, attend weekly seminars, weekly journal club meetings with science discussions, take part in leadership activities, and present findings at a Research Symposium. Additionally, eligible students will receive a stipend of $3,000-$4,300. Submit your application
Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS), App opens Jan. 8 and closes Feb. 24
The Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford is a 6-week internship (June 16-July 25) focused on learning about science, medicine, and research careers that is open to high school rising juniors and seniors who live in the Bay Area. Participants will have a 30 hour per week commitment to this program. Admitted students who can demonstrate financial need are eligible for a $3,000 stipend for participating in this program. Submit your application
$695 C-SIP, $735 EIP, $795 H-SIP, Due March 1
Saturday afternoon Zoom STEM immersion programs, from March 8-May 3. In the Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP) high school students hear from health professional speakers as they learn about the academic, research and professional care settings of the health sciences field. In the Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP), students explore the changing world of technology as we hear from tech professionals and explore fields such as coding, web development, software and user design. In the Engineering Immersion Program (E-IP) students explore subjects such as chemical, civil and computer engineering. All programs are free for students whose families qualify for the Free and Reduced lunch program. Learn more.
CMU Computer Science Scholars, Due March 1
This June 21-Jul 19 program provides students who have been historically excluded in the field of computer science an opportunity to explore the subject with full-time faculty, staff and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising juniors only.) Learn more.
CMU AI Scholars, Due March 1
This June 21-Jul. 19 program provides opportunities for students who have been historically excluded in STEM to study artificial intelligence with full-time faculty, staff, and researchers who are leaders in the field. (4-week program, rising seniors only.) Learn more.
CMU Summer Academy for Math and Science, Preferred deadline: Feb. 1, Final Deadline March 1
This June 21-Aug. 2 program allows students from underrepresented communities to develop a deeper understanding of STEM via traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and sustained engagement with world-renowned faculty and skilled staff mentors. (6-week program, rising seniors only.) Learn more.
APAPA Tri-Valley Chapter Summer Leadership & Internship Program, Due March 1
The APAPA (Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs) internship is for students interested in public service with elected officials. The program is designed to prepare students to become future leaders in the state of California by providing an opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain public policy experience, and become civically engaged. Apply here.
Brain Camp at UCSF, Due March 15
Brain Camp @ UCSF is a free one week (July 22-27) summer program hosted at the UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. The program covers a number of different topics across the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, pathology, and more as well as a comprehensive overview of the UC application process through the very popular college prep workshop. Students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Submit your application
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, Due March 17
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week (June 23-July 25) immersive enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, first-generation high school juniors who live in Northern California. Submit your application
Youth Mental Health Academy, Due March 31
The academy runs for five weeks during the first summer, June 23 – July 25, 2025, regularly throughout the school year, and concludes with a paid internship in the summer of 2026. It aims to provide high school students with an opportunity to participate in a community-based career development program and gain knowledge in mental health-related fields. This career development program is designed to give students hands-on experience in a professional work environment, help them develop new skills, and expose them to potential career paths. You can view a flyer here. Students receive a stipend up to $2,000. Learn more.
UC Davis Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success (SHINES)
9-3:30 p.m. M-F June 17-28
Current high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Students are exposed to a rich curriculum that provides in-depth insights into the role of nurses, how to navigate academia and how to prepare a professional portfolio. Students receive daily breakfast and lunch and a monetary completion award.
Application opens March 1 and closes April 1: submit your application
West Point's Summer Leadership Experience, Opens Feb. 1, Due in April
- SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
- Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
- Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.
- Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
- Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
- Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
- Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.
North Bay Health Nurse Camp for High School students, Due April 15
This three-day camp runs June 17-19, 2025 and July 29-31, 2025 from 8:30am -2:30pm and students may apply to attend either session. The camp is intended to help students learn about nursing and decide if it's the career they want to pursue by giving them a first-hand look at the nursing profession through the use of on-site demonstrations, hands-on skills labs, interactive presentations, observation of actual patient/nurse interactions, and many other learning activities. $150 fee upon acceptance. Apply here.
Inspiring Future Scientists through Shadowing (IFSS), App closes in April or May
This June program provides rising high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years of age by the start of the program (no exceptions can be made to the age cut-off) with the opportunity to learn more about cutting-edge chemical research through shadowing multiple researchers. Throughout the two-week program, participants will observe and converse with a number of different graduate students in the chemistry department. There are many different types of research, therefore shadowing a couple of different researchers will allow you the chance to learn broadly about a wide array of scientific topics and techniques. This approach enables a broader understanding of the field and fosters a well-rounded scientific perspective. Submit your application
Coming soon
Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program
Contra Costa County ROP IGD Summer Virtual Internship Experience
Danville Police Youth Summer Academy
Simons Summer Research Program in New York
Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) at George Mason University
SeA at Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Clarks Scholars at Texas tech
UCSF Summer Student Research Program in the Bay Area
Stanford Institute of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) in the Bay Area
National Youth Science Camp in Monongahela National Forest
UCSF Summer Researchers in Global Health in the Bay Area
APAPA Tri-Valley Summer Internship Program in the Bay Area
Lawrence Berkeley SAGE Summer Camp in the Bay Area
Joint Bio-Energy Institute iCLEM Summer INtensive in the Bay Area
UCSF AI4ALL (Artificial Intelligence for ALL) Summer Program (online)
Wistar Fellowship in Biomedical Research in Philadelphia, PA
Lawrence Berkeley Lab Experience in Research in the Bay Area
Tufts University Biomedical Engineering Research Scholars (TUBERS) in Massachusetts
Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Quantum, Computing, Mathematicism and Physics (QCaMP) Camp in the Bay Area
Bay Area Cyber League CyberCamps
Contra Costa County Sheriff's Junior Women's Academy
UCSF ImmunoExplore Camp in the Bay Area
Southern Exposure's Mission Voices Summer Art Intensive
Select Brown Pre-College online
