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1 | SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Inclusion on this list does not constitute or imply endorsement by Worthington Schools of any camp or program. Please research summer opportunities you might be considering to determine if they would be enriching experiences for the student. Based on original documents created by Columbus City Schools and Gahanna Jefferson Schools Gifted & Talented Divisions. Modified with permission. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Category | Active in 2026 | Name | Format | Description | Website | Gr. K-2 | Gr. 3-5 | Gr. 6-8 | Gr. 9-12 | ||||||||||||||||
3 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | 4-H Camps | Day and Residential | Various outdoor education and youth development activities throughout Ohio and the Midwest for 4-H members and non 4-H members. | https://ohio4h.org/camp | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual | Accounting Careers Awareness Program | Residential | A free week-long program in June, gives students from underrepresented groups an opportunity to explore careers in accounting and business. Applications opens January 1st and closes March 30. | https://www.ohiocpa.com/quick-links/the-ohio-cpa-foundation/recruiting-students/acap | X | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | AIR Camp | Day and Residential | Air Camp, Inc. provides students with a variety of opportunities to learn about aviation and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in aeronautics. Every event is packed with activities from the beginning until the end. Air Camp students explore exciting aviation sites around Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright Brothers invented and perfected manned, powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight. | https://aircampusa.org/ | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
6 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Arise | Day | The ARISE Scholars Program will provide teens who are currently in grades 9-12 with the opportunity to earn 25 service hours, to volunteer in the community, and to experience how the fine arts can be used as a tool for wellness. | https://www.capa.com/education/arise-everyone-has-a-story-to-share | X | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | ATW Young Women’s Leadership Academy Programs | Residential | At The Well seeks to empower young women locally to become effective leaders globally. Sessions are weekend intensives by grade band. Application due at the end of March. | https://atthewellconferences.org/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | B-Wiser Institute | Residential | For academically talented girls who are interested in earth science, energy conservation, physics, life science, or robotics. The camp is at the College of Wooster, located about two hours from Columbus, some need-based scholarships available. | https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
9 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Be-Wise Camp | Day and Residential | Camp for girls who are interested in technology, math or science. The camp is at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. | www.bewisecamp.org | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Beyond the Classroom | Day | Activity-based math camp held in June. Students use problem-solving skills in lessons led by math professionals. Participants may attend optional monthly workshops following the camp, if they choose. Applications open January through April. | https://u.osu.edu/mathoutreach/btc/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | BOLD@Olin | Residential | BOLD@Olin is an exclusive week-long program for rising high school juniors and seniors who identify as women and are eager to learn more about leadership development and opportunities in business. Application due mid-March. | https://olinundergrad.wustl.edu/pre-collegiate/boldolin/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Boston University Pre-College Programs | Residential | Offerings include scientific research practicums, credit-bearing academic courses, non-credit focused academic intensives, seminars, and exploraatory sessions. Programs range from one to six weeks in length. | https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | General/ Mixed Programming | Virtual and Onsite | Bowling Green Summer Camps | Residential and Day | BGSU offers a variety of programs for grades 3-8 to propvide academic enrichment and opportunties to delve deeply into specialized topics in the arts, STEM fields, and humanities. | https://www.bgsu.edu/pre-college-programs/summer-academic-and-youth-programs/academic-summer-programs.html | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
14 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Buckeye Pre-College Programs | Day and Residential | These two-week programs held at Ohio State offer courses in a vareity of disciplines and topics. | https://oaa.osu.edu/buckeye-precollege | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Buckeye Vet Med Exploration Camp | Residential | The five-day camp exposes students to the diverse career options in veterinary medicine. | https://vet.osu.edu/prospectivestudent/buckeye-vet-camp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Camp 4 | Residential | Three week program at Kenyon College for rising juniors and seniors with courses in the himanities and sciences | https://www.kenyon.edu/offices-and-services/camp-4/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Camp Architecture (OSU) | Day | The sessions introduce campers to the world of architecture and design through the use of hands-on activities, field trips, walking tours, presentations by professionals, and imaginative games. Sessions are held at the Knowlton School of Architecture at OSU. | https://www.columbuscfad.org/camp-architecture/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Camp CAR | Day | Various outdoor education and youth development activities throughout Ohio and the Midwest for 4-H members and non 4-H members. | https://car.osu.edu/camp-car | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Camp Chaverim and Hoover | Day | Located on the Jewish Community Center's 30-acre campsite, it boasts beautiful woods and waterfronts with canoes and kayaks, a high ropes course with a zip line, swimming pool, a pavilion, basketball court, athletic fields, archery range, an art area, nature trails, and outdoor sanctuary. Camp Hoover offers traditional camp activities, specialized programming, and hands-on experiences with an emphasis on community. Grades 4-7. | https://columbusjcc.org/summer-camp/ | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite and Virtual | Camp Invention | Day | June and July, one week camps. The nationally-acclaimed program inspires creative, inventive thinking and allows children to solve problems together. Various locations throughout greater Columbus, including Bexley City Schools. | https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
21 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Carnegie Mellon STEM and Computer Science Opportunities | Residential | A range of courses are offered in te arts, architecture, sciences, writing, technology, math, and more. | https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/index.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | General/ Mixed Programming | Undetermined | City of Columbus Summer Camps | Day | Center activities and outdoor camps available. Summer Fun brochure available online mid-February | https://www.columbus.gov/residents/Youth-Programs/ | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
23 | General/ Mixed Programming | Virtual, onsite, and off site | Columbus Academy | Day | Week long camps June-August, various camps for each age group in academics, arts, and athletics, prices vary, application opens in February | https://www.columbusacademy.org/summer | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
24 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Onsite | Columbus Metropolitan Library | Day | Library volunteer opportunities. Applications available online. | www.columbuslibrary.org/about/volunteer | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
25 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Onsite | Columbus Zoo Aides | Day | Must commit to 60 volunteer hours over the summer. Application is due in March. | https://columbuszoo.org/home/about/volunteer | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Columbus Zoo Summer Experience | Day | Camps in June and July. Campers will visit all of the Zoo's regions and get an in-depth opportunity to learn about our natural world. | https://reservations.columbuszoo.org/Info.aspx?EventID=506 | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Davidson THINK Summer | Residential | Three-week residential program for exceptionally gifted students to earn six college credits taking courses designed for this group at the University of Nevada-Reno, courses vary, scholarships available. Applications available January through March. | http://www.davidsongifted.org/think-summer | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
28 | Non-Ohio Sites | Virtual and Onsite | Duke Pre-College Programs | Day and Residential | Formerly the Duke Talent Identificaiton Program, Duke now offers virtual day, and residential programs on a variety of subject areas and for students in middle and high school | https://learnmore.duke.edu/precollege/all-programs | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
29 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Eastland Career Center Summer Camp | Day | Free three-day camp where students explore careers related to the training programs offered at the Career Center. | https://www.eastlandfairfield.com/page/summer-camp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
30 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Explorations in Neuroscience | Day | Camp for rising juniors and seniors to explore brain research and spinal cord health within the Wexner Medical Center. Applications open January through May. | https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute/departments-and-centers/departments/department-of-neuroscience/outreach-and-events/explorations-in-neuroscience-summer-camp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Falcon Camp | Residential | Typically June - August, campers take a hands-on role in learning about Ohio’s native wildlife, including the care of the resident animals, hikes, biosurveys, nest box monitoring, and other conservation activities. | http://www.falconcamp.com/campers.asp | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
32 | Non-Ohio Sites | Undetermined | Fire Leadership Academy for Young Men | Residential | The program includes curriculum to help young men advance personally and profressionally through leadersip development, coaching, and mentorship. The program is aimed towaard black males, but they accepts anyone based on their chosen identity. | https://www.fromthefireacademy.org/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Foreign Language Camp (Camp OFLA) | Residential | Usually mid-June, the camp will include learning Arabic, Chinese, and Russian, ethnic cooking, dancing, singing, sports, arts, and crafts, campfires, games, and swimming. | http://www.campofla.org/about-us.html | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Franklin Park Conservatory | Day | Daytime programs in nature and art for students. Dates and prices vary according to selected camp. | https://www.fpconservatory.org/education-programs/camps/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | GenCyber | Residential | The GenCyber camps are designed for students who are interested in exploring the field of cybersecurity through interactive, hands-on activities and discussions. | https://www.onu.edu/camps-and-events | X | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | GERI Purdue Summer Residential Programs | Residential | One or two week long classes designed for gifted students cover a wide range of topics and subject matter; focus on in-depth exploration of topic. Registration opens February. | https://www.education.purdue.edu/geri/youth-programs/summer-residential/ | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
37 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Gettysburg College Camps | Residential | Camp sessions include options in psychology, civil war studies, and writing. | https://www.gettysburg.edu/offices/conference-event-services/summer-programs?utm_source=slate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=reach-counselor-secondary-w#young-writers-workshop | X | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual | Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program | Day | Two week camp that focuses on skills in computer science and an look into the field of technology. Cost is free. Mark Ohio Department of Education as community partner. | https://girlswhocode.com/programs/summer-immersion-program | X | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Glen Helen Eco-Camp | Day and Residential | Science, Outdoor, Nature-based, hands-on learning experiences. Prices vary. Scholarships available. Early bird discounts - apply by Feb. 1st. | https://www.glenhelen.org/ecocamp | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
40 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Grammy Camp | Day | GRAMMY Camp® is a 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Students from across the country can apply to one of the many career tracks offered during the 2021 session. GRAMMY Camp faculty of music professionals as well as guest industry professionals provide valuable insight to give the campers the best chance at achieving success in their chosen career. Application due at the end of March. | https://grammymuseum.org/education/grammy-camp/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
41 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | ID Tech Camp | Day and Residential | Scratch, and more, app development with iPhone® and AndroidTM, Minecraft, molding, FPS and RPG game design, robotics engineering with VEX® and LEGO®, 3D modeling & animation, filmmaking, photography, and web design. Course offerings vary by site; Ohio sites include Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University. | https://www.idtech.com/summer-camps | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
42 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual | Inspirit AI Camp | Day | AI Scholars Live Online is a 10 session (25-hour) artificial intelligence bootcamp that exposes high school students to fundamental AI concepts and guides them to build a socially impactful project. | https://www.inspiritai.com/liveonline | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
43 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Camp | Residential | Located in northwest Michigan, students from all over the world go to Interlochen to study music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, motion picture arts, and dance. Campers live and learn in age appropriate divisions. Applications available now. | https://camp.interlochen.org/summer-arts-programs | X | |||||||||||||||||||
44 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual | Junior Achievement BizTown | Day | Two, one-week sessions, mid-June. Role-playing focused on business ownership, investing, spending and charitable giving. | http://centralohio.ja.org/programs/ja-biztown-virtual-summer-camp | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Onsite | Law and Leadership Institute | Day | Free program in partnership with Ohio law schools to prepare for high school and college study of law and politics. Program, lunch, and transportation is free. A year round program is also available. Students apply spring of 8th grade to participate in summers for the next four years. Application deadline is early Spring. | https://www.lawandleadership.org/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
46 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual and Onsite | Math Plus Academy Programs | Day | Standard courses include enrichment programs and math challenge team classes. Summer camps have been offered in the past. | https://www.mathplusacademy.com/ | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
47 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | MD Camp | Day | An intensive three-week program for students interested in the health professions and biomedical research. | http://medicine.osu.edu/students/diversity/programs/md_camp/pages/index.aspx | X | |||||||||||||||||||
48 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Miami University Summer Scholars | Residential | For rising 11th & 12th graders, and provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare students for college and future success. | https://miamioh.edu/visit-miami/summer-scholars/index.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | Non-Ohio Sites | Virtual and Onsite | Northwestern University Center for Talent Development | Day and Residential | One to three-week programs, classes designed for gifted students cover a wide range of topics and subject matter; focus on in-depth exploration of topic. Applications are currently available. | https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer-programs | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
50 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Onsite | Ohio Leadership Institute | Residential | This is a 3-day conference for high school students held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. During the leadership conference students experience keynote speaker sessions, leadership skill workshops, leadership learning sessions, visit exhibits, entertainment venues, dances and enjoy the networking experience of a leadership conference with their peers. | http://www.ohioleader.com/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Virtual and Onsite | Ohio State Buckeye Student Leadership Academy | Day | BSLA is a special summer program for high-achieving rising seniors from Ohio high schools who are first-generation, rural or underrepresented-minority students. Students apply for the program during their junior year. The program gives participants the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, and how to make the college experience work for them. They will learn about resources that support their success and consider how their leadership style can positively contribute to their college experience. Application due at the beginning of March. | https://admissions.osu.edu/bsla/index.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
52 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Onsite | Ohio State Newark Buckeye Student Leadership Academy | Day | This leadership camp is a day program with OSU Newark. Workshops are onsite during the day. | https://newark.osu.edu/youth-programs/buckeye-leadership-camp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
53 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Ohio Supercomputer Residential Center Summer Institute | Residential | A two-week program at Ohio State that gives Ohio students project-based, hands-on learning using supercomputers for solving complex problems, conducting network forensics to catch hackers, and designing computer games. Application deadline is in April. | https://www.osc.edu/education/si | X | |||||||||||||||||||
54 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism High School Journalism Workshop | Residential | Writing workshop where students and teachers can interact with the faculty and professional journalists while learning the latest techniques for doing journalism. Diversity scholarships awarded. Registration open February – June. | https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/journalism/special-programs/hsjws | X | |||||||||||||||||||
55 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Ohio Wildlife Center Camps | Day | Ohio Wildlife Center’s wildlife-based, summer nature camps offer unique experiences for getting up-close to wildlife and back to nature. | https://ohiowildlifecenter.org/learn-with-us/camps/ | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
56 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Olin Fleischer Scholars Program | Residential | The Olin Fleischer Scholars Program is a free week-long educational experience for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in business and entrepreneurship. This program, which helps prepare students for college and career planning, is designed for students with limited financial resources, those from underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students. Application due mid-March. | https://olinundergrad.wustl.edu/pre-collegiate/ofsp/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
57 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | OSU Camp Recky | Day | Includes topics such as diving, rock climbing, adventure, photography, arts, environment, culinary arts, teen leadership. | https://recsports.osu.edu/programs/summer-camp | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
58 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | OSU Data Science Summer Camp | Day | Introduces students to data science and analytics to discover new knowledge from data. Camp is free. | https://tdai.osu.edu/data-science-summer-camp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
59 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | OSU Ma2JIC Summer Internship | Day | Paid summer internship program for high school students which matches high school students with current graduate students to assist with an on-going research project related to Welding Engineering. | https://ma2jic.osu.edu/resources/aws-foundation-m2jic-high-school-internship-program | X | |||||||||||||||||||
60 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | OSU Marion STEM Summer Camp | Day | One week program in June working with faculty and student on four STEM projects. | https://osumarion.osu.edu/academics/majors/biology/stem-summer-camp.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
61 | General/ Mixed Programming | Cancelled until 2024 | OSU Newark Summer Enrichment Camp | Day | Weeklong camp in June held as OSU Newark. Participants select two academic classes designed for kids and taught by OSU professors and also participate in recreational and art activities. | https://newark.osu.edu/outreach/youth-programs | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
62 | Visual/ Performing Arts | Onsite | OSU Youth Summer Music Programs | Residential | The School of Music at Ohio State offers a diverse series of summer programs open to HS students specifically designed to further students' understanding of — and love for — music. | https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp | X | |||||||||||||||||||
63 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Otterbein University Summer Camps | Day | Camps offered in music, arts, athletics, STEAM, equine and more. | https://www.otterbein.edu/events-conferences/summercamps/ | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
64 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | OU Dublin Medical Academy | Day | Central Ohio junior and senior high school students interested in working alongside professional students in OHIO's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health Sciences and Professions are eligible. | https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses/dublin/reach | X | |||||||||||||||||||
65 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | OWjL | Day and Residential | Academic camp for students who score in the 95th national percentile in math or reading on measures of academic achievement, or who have otherwise demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, or leadership. Program is a day camp for elementary studnets and residential for middle schoolers. The camp is located at the Ohio Wesleyan University Campus, about 40 minutes north of Columbus. Applications must be postmarked by January 31st. | https://www.owu.edu/about/offices-services-directory/owjl-camp/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | Visual/ Performing Arts | Onsite | OWU Summer Music Camp | Day and Residential | Discover your passion in the performing arts, train your talent as a musician, and make beautiful memories on Ohio Wesleyan’s scenic campus in Delaware, Ohio. Expert guidance from our staff helps students succeed in large ensemble rehearsals every day at camp in band, choir, or orchestra. | https://sites.owu.edu/summermusiccamp/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
67 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | PAST Foundation | Day | June, Week long programs in Robotics, CAD & 3-D Printing, Photography, Minecraft Math, Science, Fashion and Technology, and other science related activities. | https://www.pastfoundation.org/summerprograms | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
68 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Pathways to STEM | Residential | Weeklong program for rising juniors and seniors to explore STEM careers through a multidisciplinary lens. | https://www.onu.edu/camps-and-events | X | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Pharmacy Camp | Residential | Week long program at Ohio Northern University to explore the role of pharmacists through classes and hands on activities. | https://www.onu.edu/camps-and-events | X | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Philosophy and Critical Thinking (PACT) Summer Camp | Day | Day camp with projects and activities centered around philosophy. Activities include projects, debate, excursions, media viewing, and more. Registration opens in January. | https://philosophy.osu.edu/pact | X | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Pills, Potions, and Poisons Summer Scientist | Day | A week-long camp allowing students to discover the science behind drugs and learn about careers in biomedical science. | https://pharmacy.osu.edu/pills-potions-and-poisons | X | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University | Residential | This is an 8-day writing program led by university faculty. Sessions incude writing workshops and visiting authors, plus the residential program includes recreational activities. Application deadline March 1. | https://reynolds.denison.edu/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
73 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual and Onsite | Robot Academy Amazing LEGO Robot Camps | Day | Robotics, technology, math and competitions. Learn engineering, programming, and inventing. Camps availabe throughout Central Ohio, including in Gahanna. | https://www.robot-academy.com/shop-ra-parents/ | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
74 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Ross Mathematics Program | Residential | An intensive six-week experience at Otterbein that immerses honors students in a world of math emphasizing experimentation, conjecture, and proof. | https://people.math.osu.edu/ross/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
75 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Smith College Pre-College Programs | Residential | Workshops include topics such as college adminisions, creative wriiting, science and engineering, and women/gender/representation. Application due at the beginning of March. | https://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/summer-programs | X | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Stratford Ecological Farm Camp | Day | Various outdoor education and youth development activities throughout Ohio and the Midwest for 4-H members and non 4-H members. | https://stratfordecologicalcenter.org/summer/ | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
77 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Summer Engineering Experiences at University of Dayton | Day | Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a specific engineering discipline from our faculty and using this knowledge to develop solutions for challenges our world faces today. Through engagement with current School of Engineering students and immersive, hands-on activities in our labs, participants will adopt new perspectives and skills used by engineers each day. | https://udayton.edu/engineering/k-12-programs/see-ud/index.php | X | |||||||||||||||||||
78 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual and Onsite (Hybrid) | Summer Institute for Future Nurses | Day | The three-day program includes lectures, skill labs, and an on-site visit for students who are considering a career in nursing. | https://nursing.osu.edu/offices-and-initiatives/office-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/summer-institute-future-nurses | X | |||||||||||||||||||
79 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Summer Institute for the Gifted | Day and Residential | Three-week long academic camps offered at sites around the country. Students select courses from an array of options across various disciplines. Elementary program is a day program, and middle/high school is residential. | https://www.giftedstudy.org/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||
80 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Virtual | Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS) | Day and Residential | Late June through mid-July. Pronounced ‘SLICE’ – a weeklong program focused on the scientific study of language. Scholarships are available. Application deadline is in May. | http://linguistics.osu.edu/sliys | X | |||||||||||||||||||
81 | General/ Mixed Programming | Virtual and Onsite | Summer Pre-Enrollment Programs | Day and Residential | Trips and programs to ease the transition to college by connecting participants to peers and allowing them to find a place and passion at Ohio State - all while participating in fun and challenging activities. | http://fye.osu.edu/programs/index.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
82 | Citizenship/ Leadership/ Volunteer | Unknown | The City Leaders Program | Day | This program was established to develop the city leaders of tomorrow by providing an orientation of the City of Columbus to include science, technology, arts, history, education, health & nutrition, social services, law enforcement, safety, government, economic development, and community service through hands-on learning opportunities and meetings and mentoring by current city leadership. Applications typically open in April. | https://www.columbus.gov/recreationandparks/programs/City-Leaders-Program/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
83 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | The Summer Leaders Experience at West Point Military Academy | Residential | A week-long immersion in academic, military and social life for those considering the United States Military Academy. Application open January through early March. | https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program | X | |||||||||||||||||||
84 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Thurber Summer Writing Camp | Day | Daytime summer creative writing camps of solving mysteries, uncovering hidden talents and tackling puns, prose and poetry. Need-based scholarships are available. | https://www.thurberhouse.org/current-events-programs | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
85 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | United States Naval Academy Summer STEM Program | Residential | For students curious about engineering and other STEM fields. Applications now available. | https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/S TEM.php#fndtn-panel1-Attending | X | |||||||||||||||||||
86 | Non-Ohio Sites | Virtual and Onsite | University of Chicago Summer Programs | Residential | A range of courses in a variety of disciplines are offered for high school students. Application due in late February. | https://summer.uchicago.edu/course-finder | X | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | Non-Ohio Sites | Virtual and Onsite | University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs | Residential | The program offers a variety of on site and virtual programs on a range of topics, with some providing options to earn college credit. There are many course options with smoething for everyone. | https://precollege.nd.edu/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | Non-Ohio Sites | Virtual and Onsite | University of Pennsylvania Summer High School Programs | Residential and Day | Programs range from 2 to 6 weeks. Program choices include interdisciplinary college prep experiences, indepth focused workshops in STEM fields and social justice, coding, and data anlytics. | https://summer.sas.upenn.edu/programs/high-school?utm_source=fred&utm_campaign=summer_hs_counselor_connect&cmp=1&utm_medium=email | X | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | University of Toledo Pharmacy Camp | Residential | For HS Juniors & Seniors who are interested in becoming community pharmacists, cosmetic scientists, forensic scientists, research chemists, clinical pharmacists, drug developers, and more! | https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/camp/pharmacy-camp.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
90 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Virginia Tech Black College Institute | Day and Residential | Various outdoor education and youth development activities throughout Ohio and the Midwest for 4-H members and non 4-H members. | https://www.jcu.edu/academics/english/undergraduate/special-programs/yww | X | |||||||||||||||||||
91 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Virginia Tech Black College Institute | Residential | While this program is designed to attract underrepresented and/or first-generation students, VT welcomes the participation of any student who has a potential interest in Virginia Tech. The weeklong program activities are planned using a multicultural perspective, though they place special emphasis on the African-American identity. Application due at the beginning of April. | https://vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute.html | X | |||||||||||||||||||
92 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | Virtual Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Camp | Day | For students in grades 10-12 who are interested in learning about the process of creating makeup and personal care products. | https://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/camp/coscicamp/ | X | |||||||||||||||||||
93 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Wellington School Summer Options | Day | Usually June - August, Half day and whole day options available, camp options in arts, drama, technology, aerial arts, music, science, gardening, riding, and sewing. | http://www.wellington.org/summer | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
94 | Non-Ohio Sites | Onsite | Wesleyan Summer Gifted Program | Residential | Students in grades 5 through 12 particpate in multiple courses during the two-week, university-based camp. | https://www.wvwc.edu/summergifted | X | X | X | |||||||||||||||||
95 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Wright State University Discovery/Odyssey | Day and Residential | Some programs are specifically for academically and artistically talented students. Courses offered in archaeology, engineering, computer technology, creative writing, leadership, mathematics, photography, science, theatre arts, digital design, and more. Wright State is located near Dayton, about 1 1⁄2 hours from Columbus. | https://www.wright.edu/student-affairs/pre-college-programs | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
96 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | YMCA Summer Camps | Day and Residential | Traditional day camps, sports camps and Teen Camps with a variety of activities. | https://ymcacolumbus.org/school-age | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
97 | General/ Mixed Programming | Onsite | Young Chefs Academy Culinary Camp | Day | Cooking camp teaching the art of cooking and science of baking, culinary tips and techniques, and tailored to a range of skill levels. | https://gahannaoh.youngchefsacademy.com/camps?mobile=false&options%5Bids%5D=1113&options%5Bsite_id%5D=172772&version=0 | X | X | X | X | ||||||||||||||||
98 | Literature/ Writing/ Humanities | Onsite | Young Writers Workshop | Residential | A five-day camp that offers students in-depth writing experience. | http://english.osu.edu/grad/mfa/young-writers-workshop | X | |||||||||||||||||||
99 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Virtual | Summer Science Series Classes | Day | Exposes young people (high school and undergraduate students) to the scientific method and careers in medical research at Children’s Hospital. Also includes options for internship programs. | https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/courses-for-parents-and-kids/student-education-opportunities | X | |||||||||||||||||||
100 | Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math | Onsite | The Works | Day | Half-day camps, usually in June and July. The Works offer fun hands-on experiences with art, glass, science, and technology. | https://attheworks.org/summercamps/ | X | X | ||||||||||||||||||