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CAMPS AND PROGRAMS
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Summer Pre-College Programs at Marist College
University of Memphis University of Memphis Summer Programs
Bridge Builders Memphis
OBAP's Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace and aviation through week long summer camps. Sponsored by FedEX Express
Architecture Camp This week-long program is designed to begin with basic concepts and conclude with several architectural design projects. Camp participants will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Scholarships go fast!
Sports Science Camp, conducted by faculty and staff from Auburn University's School of Kinesiology in the College of Education, is an opportunity for students nationwide interested in the field of health science, physical activity, and sport performance.
Northrop Grumman's summer STEM High School Internship Program
Paid Internship! If you love math and science, are creative and hardworking, and desire a STEM-related career, then this is the internship for you! Students selected for Northrop Grumman's summer STEM High School Internship Program will work alongside our top engineers and scientists in a fun and challenging environment. Apply
Bridge Builders COLLABORATE
The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is the first step in navigating your future to becoming one of our nation's next generation of leaders. https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel1-Steps-For
The United Naval Academy Summer STEM Camp
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/STEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending
The Summer Writing Institute at Rhodes College At the end of the session, students receive a grade for their work and class participation, earn two college credits (transferable to most colleges and universities), and will complete a portfolio of college-level writing.
University of Memphis iD Tech, kids and teens of all skill levels discover coding, AI, machine learning, film, robotics, and game design, developing the in-demand skills needed to compete at top Memphis companies like EMC, Nike, Archimania, and more.
Southern College of Optometry Summer Camp
Success in Sight (High School Program)
https://www.sco.edu/success-in-sight
Tennessee Tech University Engineering Summer Camps
Explorations in Engineering and Computing Summer Camp in June https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/academic-programs/eng-summer-camps/
Christian Brother Accounting Career Awareness Summer Camp
All expenses paid. Apply at https://www.cbu.edu/acadp
www.cbu.edu/acadp
2021 Brandeis Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine (GYS) is a prestigious and challenging program for rising high school junior and senior students with a passion for medicine and science. June 24 – June 30. Financial Scholarships are available. Please see your counselor.
Bridge Builders COLLABORATE Application
Air Force Academy Summer Camp
Do you want a chance to experience cadet life?
Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy offers a unique opportunity to get the Academy experience first-hand. Summer Seminar is specially designed for high school juniors allows participants to see themselves as a cadet. https://admissions.usafa.edu/gateway/gateway.aspx
VetCAMP http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp will house up to 52 high school students on UGA’s campus for seven days. At VetCAMP, students will be involved in various activities aimed at evaluating their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, providing mentorship and helping them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. Click here to view the VetCAMP multimedia story on YouTube
University of Memphis Will Offer STEM Academy for High School Students June 5-17 You do not need to be a STEM academy student to apply. Deadline is Saturday, April 1. All expenses paid and a stipend.
National Flight Academy provides high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace and aviation through week long summer camps. Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has served a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aviation. All expenses paid. Space is limited. Click here for Applications.
OBAP's Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace and aviation through week long summer camps. Endorsed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), OBAP has served a leading role in establishing ACE Academies nationwide to introduce, educate and guide diverse students towards careers in aviation. All expenses paid through the courtesy of Fred Smith /Fed EX. You may contact Frank Wallace. Click here for an application
Engineering Summer Academy at University of Arkansas The College of Engineering is excited that you are interested in our summer camps. These camps will expose you to the various types of engineering through hands-on projects while having fun. Scholarships are available
If you have busy summer and not much time for a camp? Christian Brothers Gadomski School of Engineering is offering the following 2 day summer camps that pack a huge punch.
Princeton's Summer Journalism Camp. The program's goal is to encourage students to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. The application can be found at www.princeton.edu/sjp due soon.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Business Summer Business Experience is a 6-day residential summer program designed for academically talented rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in business.
Applications are due now. Bridge Builder Collaborate is a one year program focused on leadership, diversity and community action. Bridge Builders Summer Camp
MEMPHIS Parent Guide to summer camps 2021
In the Great Jewish Books Summer Program, students read, discuss, argue about, and fall in love with modern Jewish literature.Session 1: July Applications are due March . Acceptance decisions will be announced by the end of April.
A World of Music: Berklee
Spend your summer making music with students from all over the world who share your passion. Study with renowned faculty who are the very best at what they do and get a taste of what Berklee, Boston, and college life are all about.
Memphis Communiversity is hosting a series of 10-hour precepts (five days, two hours a day) at CBU, during the week of July. Aimed towards intellectually curious high school students; these courses will provide students with an opportunity to learn about interesting subjects that run outside a normal high school curriculum, in a stress-free and collaborative environment.
Georgetown University summer programs for high school students: www.summer.georgetown.edu/hoyas
Junior Statesman Summer School: JSA is one of the best programs for young people we have on Capitol Hill. They’re able to question America’s political leaders on every issue…it’s a significant opportunity for young people.
www.jsa.org/summer
International students enjoy SCHS and the Intensive
English Program at the University of Mississippi.
The University of Mississippi Summer College Camp
University of Notre Dame: Go to http://precollege.nd.edu for applications. A summer seminary program is also offered for men who are feeling the call to priesthood. Precollege.nd.edu/seminaryimmersion
Murray State University is pleased to announce Commonwealth Honors Academy. Last summer the Academy brought together 117 gifted high school juniors from throughout MSU's service region for three weeks in an interdisciplinary living-learning environment. Academy participants will:- All expense paid
- receive 6 hours of university studies credit
- be awarded a four-year $2000 per year housing scholarship to MSU.
Union University's Rising Senior Program is designed for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year and want to "try out" college. Offered during the month of June, this intensive summer program allows students the opportunity to earn up to 7 semester hours of college credit.
Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 30 years. Financial Aid is available.
UTK Engineering Summer Camps
Annual Summer Pre-college Programs during for rising 9th through 12th grade students.
Reach Memphis provides students an opportunity to experience learning in different environments while helping prepare each to attend and graduate from college. If selected, all expenses will be paid. Application due January 30
Governor's School
Tennessee provides 12 summer programs for gifted and talented high school students. - See more at: http://tn.gov/education/topic/tdoe-governors-schools/#sthash.UDcDqY68.dpuf
UT Sneak Peak
This program is designed to educate rising sophomores and juniors about the college application process, college success, and introduce them to the skills it takes to be successful in earning a degree.
NYU PreCollege
Summer break is an excellent time for high school students to make new friends and experience New York City as a real college student. A number of programs are offered for students who would like to experience NYU. Scholarships are available.
HOBY Hugh O'Brian Youth
HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide students selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. - See more at: http://www.hoby.org/about/what-is-hoby#sthash.WYvkeoHf.dpuf
MEMPHIS Parent Guide to summer camps 2020
Volunteer
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Volunteer Odyssey is committed to helping you find your ideal volunteer experience based on your interests, skills, and talents.
Interested in becoming a new volunteer for the Humane Society Helping out can be (tail-wagging, ear-scratching) fun!Pink Palace Volunteer Volunteering with the Pink Palace Family of Museums can offer students more than just a place to” rack up” volunteer hours, students who volunteers with us can:
- gain some new experiences
- meet new people
- give back to their community
- develop a sense of accomplishment
- test out possible career paths
Youth Volunteer Program at The Children’s Museum of Memphis: Contact: Brad Laney at Brad.Laney@cmom Download the CMOM Application
Memphis Children MuseumVisit www.memphiszoo.org Click careers at the very bottom of the page, create a profile, and select Explorer Intern as the job posting. Memphis Zoo Interns
Regional One Health- Volunteer Opportunity
Teenteers participate in an enriching and educational summer experience as part of this program, teens receive hands-on volunteer experience and become familiar with the hospital setting while assisting staff. The Teenteer Program runs two three-week sessions during the summer, June and July, and is open to high school students, ages 16 -18.
Volunteer Memphis
https://www.volunteermemphis.org/#/
INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS
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City of Memphis Youth Program
Northrop Grumman's summer STEM High School Internship Program
Paid Internship! If you love math and science, are creative and hardworking, and desire a STEM-related career, then this is the internship for you! . Apply
Williams-Sonoma has grown, into one of the largest retailers in the country. Their Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. Apply at www.wsapplymemphis.com
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners are proud to announce their County Commissioner’s Summer Youth Internship. The County Commissioner’s Summer Youth Intern Program provides opportunities for students in Shelby County to develop constructive work habits, positive attitudes, and valuable job skills necessary to enter the workforce. Each student will receive $8.00 per hour at 37.5 hours per week. Please submit your application online (click here) or by mail, fax or email
Memphis Bar Association Internship
The program this year will be 4 weeks from June to July 1. The interns also receive a stipend of $500.00.
Sponsored by the Memphis Bar Association Diversity Committee. Applications due March 31.
Law Intern Application
University of Knoxville- Veterinary summer experience https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/outreach/veterinary-summer-experience/
- Application due March 8th
- Business: http://diversity.bus.utk.edu/
- Design Matters Camp: http://archdesign.utk.edu/news-events/desing-matters-camp/
- Summer science institute: http://www.uthsc.edu/HCP/descriptions.php
American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen.
Intern Opportunities in the Memphis Area. Intern Match
Girl's State May 29-June 9: A program that provides girls the opportunity to form and run a mock government by meeting, living and working with other young female leaders across the state. Two students from WSH may attend.The cost is $250 plus $50 registration. See Mrs. Brown-Malone if you are interested. Girl's State Brochure
Memphis Light Gas and Water Weekend Academy
MLG&W need two eager students to work with small groups of students: Teaching study skills, life lessons and traveling to various Memphis Land Marks.
St. Francis Health Explore Internship
Students if your are interested in an internship in a health related field, St Francis Hospital is sponsoring Health Explore Post. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who want hands on experiences in the health care field.
MPLOY: Memphis City Employ Youth Summer Experience
Don't let youth in your life miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable career building skills this summer as part of the MPLOY Youth Summer Experience through the City of Memphis' Office of Youth Services.