BOSTON COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
The BCE Two-Week Non-Credit Program is an academically intensive program open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 15* and older) and covers areas such as business and leadership, economics, history, government, history, philosophy, forensics, design thinking, and college and creative writing. There are select courses offered fully online asynchronously with no on-campus component as well.
*Students must be 15 years old by June 29, 2025
Session 1: June 30 – Friday, July 11
Session 2: July 14 – Friday, July 25
Session 3: July 28 – August 8
Cardigan’s Summer Session offers a vibrant mix of academic and extracurricular activities designed to inspire and engage students. Mornings are dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning across diverse subjects, including ceramics, forensics, creative writing, coding, and wilderness survival, along with traditional offerings like SSAT Prep and English as a second language. Wallach, our innovative makerspace, serves as a hub for design, engineering, and creative arts, preparing students for academic success beyond the summer. With a low student-faculty ratio, classes are personalized to meet individual needs. Afternoons and evenings feature activities such as mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, tennis, drama, and model rocketry, all set against the stunning New Hampshire mountains. Students entering 10th grade can participate in our Leadership Program, focusing on teamwork, goal-setting, and mentorship, as they guide younger peers. Many students return year after year to reconnect with friends and deepen their bond with this special community. Parents frequently share stories of their children’s growth, independence, and self-confidence upon returning home.
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Futures Forge
Become prepared to take on the toughest challenges in your future with panache! Develop the skills that are critical to success in college and your career — and will impress the heck out of college and job recruiters.
Rapidly accelerate your development, working with exceptional peers in dynamic, challenging, and exciting projects that prepare you for a powerful college experience and a high-flying career, regardless of the role. Through hands-on challenges, presentations and feedback, reflection, and cognitive exercises, students improve their ability to perform in cognitively challenging future endeavors in school and work.
2024 participants highlighted that they improved most in the following areas:
Teamwork and leadership
Complex problem-solving and critical thinking
Communication and presentation
Adaptability, motivation, and grit
Learning from giving and receiving feedback
Residential at Boston University (Boston, MA), Summer 2025 2 Week Sessions:
June 15 – June 27
June 29 – July 11
July 13 – July 25
The course exists to give students an introduction to developing key attributes and increasing their rate of learning throughout their lives. Over these two weeks, students learn the answers to the following questions:
How does each key skill and attribute affect their performance and development?
How will they use these skills & attributes to succeed in the workplace?
What can they do in their own lives to most effectively grow stronger in these?
How can they increase their total rate of learning in any situation?
How can they iteratively explore and test what they are motivated and passionate about?
Students consciously practice and reflect on using these attributes throughout the course to accelerate their development for years to come.
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KTBYTE Academy
Who We Are:
KTBYTE Academy is an online coding school that empowers students to master computer science through a progressive, project-based curriculum. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by teaching essential coding skills, problem-solving techniques, and advanced concepts like artificial intelligence and robotics.
What We Offer:
KTBYTE provides a range of courses designed for students of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners.
Our Core Classes are ideal for students starting their coding journey. These classes cover programming basics, computational thinking, and problem-solving. To ensure every student thrives, core classes include help hours, where students can receive extra guidance on challenging concepts or spend additional time mastering material.
For students seeking to dive deeper, we offer Specialized Classes in areas such as AI, robotics, web development, game design, and data science. These courses encourage exploration and creativity while focusing on real-world applications of computer science.
Our Competitive Programming classes prepare students for coding competitions like USACO. These courses emphasize algorithm design, problem efficiency, and critical thinking, equipping students to excel in competitive environments.
For high school students, our College and Career Prep courses focus on advanced projects that build impressive portfolios and provide guidance for pursuing computer science-related college programs or careers.
Why Choose KTBYTE?
KTBYTE’s curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of each student, allowing them to progress at their own pace. From foundational coding to advanced specializations, students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on projects.
Our project-based learning fosters creativity and problem-solving, while our expert instructors provide personalized support. With our live, interactive online format, students can learn from anywhere in a dynamic, engaging environment.
Additional Opportunities:
In addition to our main courses, KTBYTE offers several other learning opportunities:
1:1 Private Lessons for customized, individual support.
Free Trial Classes to experience KTBYTE’s teaching style.
Workshops and Camps for short-term, focused exploration of specialized topics.
Contact Us:
Email: info@ktbyte.com
Phone: (818) 748-8848
Join KTBYTE Today!
At KTBYTE Academy, we empower students to master coding, explore cutting-edge technologies, and achieve their full potential. Whether your child is just beginning their coding journey or looking to advance their skills, KTBYTE provides the tools, support, and inspiration they need—all from the comfort of home.
Newton Community Education: A self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools
Our Summer Camps run from June 30-August 22, 2025. We offer AM, PM and Full Day Programming. With a wide variety of programs to choose from there's something for everyone! Check out our STEM, Creative Arts, Sports, Theater, Off-Site Tours, High School College Prep programs and more!
June 30-August 8 at Newton North High School
August 11-22 at Angier Elementary
1/2 day $335
Full day $635
Full Day Sports $525
5-week theater program: $3000
Scholarships Available!
NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON SUMMER
NMH Summer - Northfield Mount Hermon - July 5 to August 2, 2025
Prepare for high school, college, and beyond at NMH Summer, where learning meets passion, purpose, impact, and fun!
We offer two- and four-week sessions for grades 7 to 12 in a vibrant, welcoming community on our beautiful Massachusetts campus.
At NMH Summer, you’ll:
Select from over 100 courses for advancement, enrichment, or immersion.
Take part in STEM and AI classes, intensives and fellowships, arts and athletics, test-prep, our Spain-Morocco travel experience, and amazing excursions.
Get ahead for next year’s courses, fill in gaps, strengthen skills, prepare for college.
Build confidence working with supportive mentors.
Learn and play in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Make lifelong friends with students from around the world.
Opt for day-student, boarding with weekends at home or seven-day boarding options.
International students: Check out our globally respected English-Language Immersion Program, where you’ll have fun and enjoy memorable adventures while you build your English skills, fluency, cultural competence, and confidence in our inclusive, caring community.
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Join us — apply now!
NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY
Join New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) this summer for this one-of-a-kind pre-college program with the #1 ranked College in Entrepreneurship, Babson college.
Designed to help ambitious high school students explore what it means to be entrepreneurial and prepare for what is next in the real world, this three-week boarding experience delivers the foundation for a successful career. Learn entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, and team-building—through classes, workshops, and networking experiences on NEIA’s unique campus with full time Babson professors. Students will also have the opportunity to visit innovation hubs, startup companies, and learn entrepreneurial mindset through real-world practitioners’ lens.
The program concludes with Rocket Pitches of innovative ideas (products, services, solutions) based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a clear market in mind. All students will receive a certificate of completion from the Babson Academy for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurial Learning.
Students will also learn intimate deals about college application process with an expert College Counselor and experience firsthand what schools are really looking for by visiting the campuses and meeting with faculty.
Spend Two Weeks in New England this Summer at Smith!
Explore STEM, Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies, Sustainability and more – all while experiencing the energy of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dates vary between July 5-August 2, 2025. Learn more and apply on smith.edu/summer.
🌟 Program Highlights 🌟
- Small, interactive classes with topics you won’t find in high school
- No grades, no tests, no credits – just pure learning and exploration
- Supportive staff and faculty who are here to guide you through your experience
- Access to Smith’s Campus: Explore the brand-new Neilson Library, enjoy the art museum, botanic garden, and acres of scenic spots
Applications open Dec. 10, 2024, with an early application deadline of February 1, 2025. Financial aid deadline is Mar. 1, 2025.
Have questions? We’re here for you every step of the way – just reach out to us at summerprecollege@smith.edu. We can’t wait to see you at Smith!
Summer Springboard
Summer Springboard offers college-bound teens a unique and enriching experience where they dive deep into specific subject areas guided by creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors, and seasoned professionals. Proudly partnered with esteemed institutions such as Yale University, UC Berkeley, Oxford, Georgetown, UCLA, UC San Diego, Fordham, Simmons, and others, Summer Springboard provides students with a taste of life on major campuses in locations like New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Each campus is carefully chosen for its outstanding academic excellence, safety, and comfort, inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Our programs seamlessly blend hands-on learning, exciting excursions, career shadowing, and expert instruction, particularly in the medical field. Founded with the mission to create a supportive environment for college-bound teens to explore both personal and academic passions, Summer Springboard's Pre-College summer programs offer a unique combination of academic challenge, personal leadership development, and self-discovery. Join us for an innovative summer experience at some of the nation's leading colleges and universities, setting the stage for a future of academic and personal success.
Join the UConn Pre-College Summer community where we provide high school students educational opportunities to explore, create, and pursue their passions through a residential summer program. Students enroll in a course taught by UConn faculty or industry professionals, participate in exploratory workshops intended to help students prepare for college both academically and socially, and engage in social activities designed to assist with the transition to college. 30 courses in Fine Arts, Digital Media, STEM, and Social Sciences!
Washington Square Academy
Washington Square Academy is a day school in Newton for Gifted & Talented students in Grades 4 - 8, with summer course offerings for students in Grades 6 - 12. We provide AP-level academic instruction with an emphasis on creativity and problem-solving. Philanthropy is also central to our mission. WSA students are encouraged to develop empathy, resilience, and strong character in preparation for leadership roles now and in the future. Summer course offerings are designed to inform, enrich, and delight, while also giving students an academic head start on the school year ahead! Check out our course offerings and reach out today for more information.
Grades 6-8:
Session I (June 16 – June 27) The Science & Artistry of Chemistry: Learn the Foundations of Chemistry With an Eye to Its Artistic Beauty!
Session II (July 7 – July 18) Art Appreciation Through Writing: Improve Composition Skills While Studying Masterpieces of Art!
Session III (July 21 – August 1) The Building Blocks of Life: Learn the Foundations of Animal & Plant Biology!
Grades 9-12:
All Sessions: August 4 – August 22
Mornings: Get Ready For AP* Biology!
Afternoons: Get Ready for AP* US History!
Mornings: Get Ready For AP* Physics!
Afternoons: Writing Seminar on The College Essay: Brainstorm, draft, and edit your college application essay(s) with guidance from the experts!
*Get Ready for AP courses are not affiliated with the College Board and are designed only to provide students with a preview of foundational, AP-level concepts.
Wentworth Institute of Technology's Pre-college Programs
Description: The Wentworth Pre-College Programs offer a diverse range of immersive summer experiences for high school students to explore STEM fields, design, engineering, and more. These programs combine hands-on learning with real-world applications to build critical skills and help students discover their passions.
ImpactLab: A dynamic two-week residential program for rising juniors and seniors, where participants live on Wentworth’s campus and dive deep into disciplines across science, engineering and design. Providing them with the opportunity to try on a major before college begins.
Momentum: This exciting pre-college exploratory program for students entering grades 9-10 provides an interdisciplinary approach to science, engineering, and design, allowing participants to explore various career pathways while developing essential skills for the future.
SummerFAB: A four-week commuter program focused on the built environment, where high school students collaborate with Wentworth faculty and architecture students to design and construct community-driven solutions to local challenges.
Each program provides a unique opportunity to engage with hands-on learning and real-world projects, while fostering connections with peers and mentors in a collaborative, creative environment. For more information about our program and how to apply, please visit wit.edu/precollege. If you have any questions, please email us at precollege@wit.edu.