Explore A Major. Discover a Career Path. Enjoy College Life.
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Campus-based and online courses are available.
Our mission is to help pre-college students increase their self-awareness so they can make decisions about college selection, academic majors, and careers that reflect their personal vision for success.
Speak with our Admissions Team
Kevin Khy, Director of Admissions
TWO WAYS TO FIND YOUR PERFECT SUMMER PROGRAM
by Campus
We are proud to locate our program at some of the nation’s—and the world’s—leading colleges and universities to offer students a rich taste of life on a major campus.
Each campus has been selected for our summer enrichment programs based on outstanding academic excellence and rigor, reputation for safety and comfort, and capacity to inspire students to reach their full potential.
by Course
With over 60 available courses across our campuses, you’ll be sure to find something that matches your academic interests, or that gives you the chance to discover something new.
Considering a career in a specific field? Having trouble deciding if an academic major is the right fit for your teen? It’s a major decision that can influence the next four or more years of your life! Our courses can help you find career clarity.
Featured Summer 2026 Courses
PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE
Barnard, Berkeley, Cambridge/MIT, Duke, UCLA, UC San Diego, Washington, Yale
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Barnard, Berkeley, Cambridge/MIT, Duke, Georgetown, UCLA, UC San Diego, Washington, Yale
Campus Locations
Selecting the right campus location for your Summer Springboard program is a cornerstone of creating a transformative experience.
The campus sets the stage for academic exploration, personal growth and daily life, making it much more than a backdrop—it’s an active part of your experience.
A thoughtfully chosen location provides access to world-class facilities, inspiring surroundings and unique opportunities tied to the area’s industries and culture. Whether it’s the vibrancy of an urban hub, the intellectual legacy of a renowned university, or the tranquility of a suburban campus, the right setting amplifies learning, connection and discovery, turning a summer program into a springboard for the next stage of your life journey!
Academic Tracks
Every Academic Track features multiple courses across various Summer Springboard campuses, so there’s something for everyone to explore!
Summer Springboard offers five outstanding academic tracks that cater to diverse interests and career aspirations, ensuring that students gain valuable skills, knowledge and insights in their chosen field.
Why Choose Summer Springboard?
EXPLORE A CAREER PATH
- Outstanding instructors with deep industry experience
- Courses with hands-on group projects
- Notable guest speakers and academic excursions
PREPARE FOR CHOICES AHEAD
- Structured reflections on well-suited college majors and top-choice universities
- Series of college readiness workshops
- Guided mentor group discussions
EXPERIENCE REAL COLLEGE LIFE
- Daily life on campus
- Broad range of evening activities
- Fun local excursions
Online Programs
Summer Immersion Academy
About Summer Springboard
Look Inward. Go Upward.
As a high school student or middle school student, your journey to success and life achievement is complex and deeply personal. Your aspirations may be very different from another’s.
At Summer Springboard, we believe goals can best be realized when you have a true sense of what makes you unique—your strengths, weaknesses, interests and dreams. Armed with this knowledge, you will have the tools and skills you need to leap forward, reach your academic and personal goals, and profoundly impact the world around you.
A Summer Program That Prepares You for Life
There’s a reason some of the most popular courses at leading colleges, like Harvard University and Stanford University, focus on happiness and crafting a fulfilling life. Hungry to learn how to be their best selves, students seek out the knowledge and insights they need as they set out on their own personal life adventures.
Our summer program is designed to provide middle and high school students with tools that can help make that happen, for the rest of their high school years, in college and beyond.
Career and Academic Exploration
With Summer Springboard, you won’t sit in a lecture hall all day. Our middle and high school summer programs blend a rich academic curriculum with dynamic workshops and projects that foster self-discovery.
You’ll spend the summer partnering with like-minded students, working together on stimulating real-world projects, reviewing the latest research findings on personal development, learning from leading industry experts in your field of interest, and exploring careers and personal passions.
Hands-on Learning with Outstanding Instructors
Dive deep into our academic immersion courses taught by industry professionals. Imagine learning Law from someone who argued before the Supreme Court or writing under the guidance of a published author.
Beyond theory, there will be excursions and guest speakers for students to hear firsthand from experts in their field of interest. Past company visits included Google, Bloomberg, and the United Nations Foundation.
College Prep for Teens
Through campus visits and college readiness workshops, we provide a deeper understanding of the college admissions process. Students also make new friends from around the world and learn to live as a college student.
Summer Springboard empowers teens through an unparalleled college prep experience by combining hands-on academic exploration with personalized guidance from industry professionals.
About Us
Summer Springboard was founded to give college-bound teens a supportive environment where they can explore their personal and academic passions. Our innovative pre-college summer program combine the benefits of an academically challenging summer experience with tools and frameworks for personal leadership development and self-discovery.
Leveraging the years of success enjoyed by our sister organizations, Global Leadership Adventures and Discover Corps, Summer Springboard aims to continue the tradition of providing unique and compelling summer experiences for college-bound teens as they look to grow, expand and impact their communities.
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