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.
Click here for the DVC Summer Academies website. For questions, email dvccareeracademies@dvc.edu.
Las Positas CTE Summer Camps
Career Technical Education Summer Camps are an excellent way for students to gain hands-on experience in a field they are interested in, to get a tast of college life, and to expand their horizons. All camps are $150, unless stated otherwise.
Current Postings
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) at the Department of Navy, Due Nov. 1
Location: Positions are offered at multiple lab locations across the country
Cost/Stipend: Free to join. New participants get a $4,000 stipend, and returning participants receive $4,500.
Program Dates: The internship spans eight weeks during the summer, with an option to extend for up to two additional weeks
Eligibility: High school students who’ve completed at least 9th grade, are 16 or older, and U.S. citizens can apply. Graduating seniors are eligible.
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) offers high school students the chance to intern in STEM fields, providing hands-on research experience in Department of Navy (DoN) labs. Over eight weeks, you’ll work on real naval research projects in areas like earth science, applied mathematics, meteorology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, environmental science, oceanography, biology, engineering, computer science, and more.
The Bronfman Fellowship, Due Dec. 2
Eligible applicants will be in 11th grade in the fall of 2026, be from the U.S. or Canada, and identify as Jewish. Those accepted will participate alongside 26 intellectually adventurous North American teenagers on an immersive, all-expenses-paid summer in Israel and the U.S. during the summer, monthly virtual experiences, and a winter and spring seminar in the Northeast U.S.
Kaiser Permanente Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Opens Nov. 17, 2025
The Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH (Learn About Unlimited New Careers in Health Care) High School Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a Community Benefit program, is a paid internship program that combines working at one of our KP facilities with weekly Education Days, providing a valuable, multifaceted experience in a health care-related career field and may qualify students to receive ROP credit. Program runs June 16-Aug. 1. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 20 and either currently enrolled in high school or recent high school graduates. Priority is given to junior or senior high school students, but this should not discourage others from applying. Applications are available at local Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers. Find out more about the program and application
University of Virginia 36th Annual High School Diplomats Program Application due Jan. 15, 2026
Ten-day cultural exchange program for American and Japanese high school students. Full Scholarship. Current high school sophomores and juniors RE encouraged to apply. Click here for the organization's website.
Air Force Academy Summer Seminar Application opens Dect. 1, Due Jan. 15
Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy gives students the opportunity to experience life on campus firsthand. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year, Summer Seminar allows participants to live like a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet for four days. Click here for more information.
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
