Summer Opportunities
Washington Network for Innovative Careers
WANIC has a summer skills academy where 9-12 students can earn high school credit! Please see the link below:
Programs that may be renewed in 2024
- National Opportunities
- Paid Internship Fighting Cancer this Summer
- GENOME HACKERS is back again in 2024!
- Applications are being accepted for FREE overnight transportation camps this summer
- Boeing Academy for STEM, Museum of Flight
- BioPath Internship
- Butterfly Pediatrics
- Camp Blaze - Fire Camp For Young Women
- Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program
- Carnegie Mellon University - Pre-College Programs
- Harvard Summer School
- HungerCorps Associates
- Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive
- Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program
- King County Sheriff's Police Explorer Program
- Little Bit Riding Center Internship
- Microsoft Summer Internship
- Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador
- Patterson Camp Counselor
- Penn Engineering Summer Academy
- Pennsylvania School for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences
- Providence Summer Program - High School
- School of Business at Stevens Institute of Tech
- Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocate
- Stanford Summer Program
- UW Nurse Camp
- UW Summer Stretch Grades 9-10
- Seattle Children's Nursing Camp
- Islandwood Outdoor Leadership Volunteers
- Pre-college Artificial Intelligence Program - MIT Graduates
- City of Kirkland
- Providence Medical Center
- UW - Do-It Scholars Program
- Teens in Public Service
- UDOC - Summer Health Science Program
- High School Physician Online Shadowing
- Impact Internship - Computer Science
- Impact Internship - Health Science
- Summer Planning Academy (SPA)
- Unified Summer Internship
- Star Tech GA - Full STEAM Ahead Project
- Volunteer - Blyth Park Day Camp
National Opportunities
Duke
WHAT: Summer Session at Duke University
WHO: Students in grades 9-12
MORE INFO:https://summersession.duke.edu/
Yale
WHAT: Yale Young Global Scholars Program
WHO: Current 10th and 11th graders
MORE INFO: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
Harvard
Gettysburg
WHAT: Gettysburg College Summer Programs
WHO: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
MORE INFO: Click here for the link to Gettysburg Summer Opportunities!
Georgetown
WHAT: Georgetown University Summer Programs
WHO: Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors
MORE INFO: Please click here for more information!
Student Leaders
Rutgers
WHAT: Pre-Engineering Summer Academy
WHO: Mostly Juniors and Seniors
MORE INFO: Please click here for additional information!
Paid Internship Fighting Cancer this Summer
On behalf of the STEM & STEAM equity nonprofit Star Tech Global Academy, I am excited to share our Full STEAM Ahead program! We are partnering with Seagen, a local biotechnology company leading the fight against Cancer, to provide a summer internship opportunity for high school students aged 16+, with a focus on at-risk and underrepresented youth.
Part-time summer internship details:
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3 paid positions at $20/hr, 12hrs/wk, 3 days/wk
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8 Weeks starting July 10th
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Hybrid: 1 in-person work day at Seagen in Bothell, + 2 remote/virtual work days
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Laptops provided that students can keep
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Transportation stipend provided
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Food stipend provided
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$5,000 scholarship at the completion of the internship
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No experience necessary!
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Resources and mentorship
GENOME HACKERS is back again in 2024!
Genome Hackers is a hands-on science and coding summer camp for high school girls and gender minorities that introduces participants to basic computer programming and bioinformatics tools. Genome Hackers is run by graduate students in the Genome Sciences department at the University of Washington. We hope to show students what it is like to be a researcher in a lab and we have designed lots of hands-on lab and computational experiments. As a camp in the summer time, we try to keep it low-stress - no homework!
During camp, participants will:
- Work with a set of genes that are common among many species in the animal kingdom
- Get exposure to different model organism systems that we use in genetics
- Learn tools that are used to understand how genes compare across species
- Develop basic programming skills (great for beginners!)
- Use common bioinformatics tools that you can use at home
- Discuss ethics in science
- Learn how to design and present scientific projects
Applicant requirements:
- High school student (starting 9th-12th grade this fall; students starting college in the fall will also be considered)
- Identify as female or a gender minority (example: Woman, Non-binary, Two-spirit, etc.)
- Excited to learn more about biology, genetics, and computer science
When is the application due?
Please submit your application by July 1st at 11:59 PM PDT. If there are still spots available, we will extend this deadline and continue to accept applications until the remaining spots are filled.
When is camp?
8/7/23 - 8/11/23
9:15am - 3:30pm
Link to application: https://genomehackers.org/applying/
If you have any additional questions about the camp or about the application please email: genomehackersuw@gmail.com
Applications are being accepted for FREE overnight transportation camps this summer
Are you a high school student curious about how we decide where highways go, what we’re doing to help the earth by reducing our carbon footprint or how we plan for the future of transportation while keeping people and goods moving? Ever just wanted to get a behind the scenes tour of a bridge or other parts of our state transportation system? Know a teenager who does?
If so, we have a summer camp experience for you. For the first time ever we’re offering high school students a chance to spend a week exploring the transportation field with statewide experts, agency leaders and university professors at our 2024 PacTrans-WSDOT Summer High School Transportation Camps.
Learn more here: https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2023/05/high-school-transportation-camps.html
Boeing Academy for STEM, Museum of Flight
The Boeing Academy for STEM learning has a variety of camps, experiences, apprenticeships and more for all ages of students. Current programs are: ACE Aerospace Camp Experience, Aeronautical Science Pathway, Connections, Museum Apprentice Program, Private Pilot Ground School, Women Fly and more. See the link below for complete information and current dates.
BioPath Internship
Launch your career in Biotech. AGC Biologics is offering a BioPath Internship Program that will provide a combination of theoretical training and hands-on floor work. Theoretical and practical activities include GMP basics/concepts, a general understanding of science, operations basics, and planned experiments. They offer hourly compensation, plus school credit - approximately 180 hours per school year. Applications open April 1 for the following school year. Internship link will be provided once it is available.
Butterfly Pediatrics
We are a pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Bellevue, WA. We have openings for volunteer and shadow opportunity at our facility for students currently enrolled in educational programs related to child development or need hours to apply to school for such programs.
You will have the opportunity to observe children with special needs from age 0-13 yrs, and their treatment process at our clinic. Our highly skilled therapist can provide valuable learning to someone looking at a future career in child development or related fields. Diagnoses served Autism ADD/ADHD Developmental Delay Downs Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Learning Disorder DCD/Dyspraxia Sensory Processing Difficulties Chromosomal abnormalities Treatment Areas Sensory Processing Feeding challenges Fine motor and Gross mot
Camp Blaze - Fire Camp For Young Women
Fire Service Instruction
While Camp Blaze is offered in the fire service setting, it is merely our medium. The intent of Camp Blaze is not to recruit firefighters (though we secretly hope every camper falls in love with our profession)! It is our mission to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and SUPPORT STRONG WOMEN LEADERS. There is no greater reward for us than to see Camp Blaze campers return to their community and make the world a better place. Our track record is strong and we invite you to join our Camp Blaze family.
Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program
The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is an eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders. Selected interns attend an orientation day, then begin the internship with one week of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs. The remaining seven weeks consists of supervised shadowing and training in a Fred Hutch host mentor’s research lab. Interns also attend weekly workshops and seminars and make a presentation during the final week. SHIP gives students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research the opportunity to explore, clarify, and strengthen their research-related career interests.We encourage all applicants to learn more about our research areas and scientific divisions. Applicants should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements (below) and we recommend assembling application materials early, even before the application opens.
November: Program information posted
February 1: Online application opens
March 31: Online application closes - All materials, including references, are due by 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
Summer program
http://www.fredhutch.org/en/careers/internship-opportunities/high-school-internship.html
Carnegie Mellon University - Pre-College Programs
Harvard Summer School
HungerCorps Associates
Brief Description:
Summer HungerCorps Associates help to fight food insecurity by helping families and youth access healthy meals during the summer. Members will deliver meals directly to families’ doors at an apartment complex, serve Grab and Go meals at a community center, or distribute groceries to families at a neighborhood food pantry. Training will be provided in site management, marketing, community engagement, and data tracking – meaningful skills that will both serve our community and be powerful on a resume. Service placements include Seattle, Tukwila, Renton, Auburn, East King County, Kent, and Federal Way.
Personal referrals go a long way so if you know anyone who would be a great fit for one of these roles, please encourage them to apply! Here is the application link: https://bit.ly/HungerCorps2021.
Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive
Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive June 26 - July 23, 2024
Learn how to think like an entrepreneur and recognize problems as opportunities. Expand your leadership potential and global network. Join a group of emerging leaders from from across the U.S. and around the world. Work with a diverse team to solve a real problem facing a company or organization.
During this intensive summer experience from Lehigh University’s Iacocca Institute, international and U.S. high school students come together for dynamic learning opportunities, workshops and design labs, a team project with a real client organization, and visits to companies and start-ups. Students will select from focus areas like Sustainability, Technology, Population Health, or Marketing and Branding, with the unique opportunity to pursue a “deep dive” within the entrepreneurship intensive. The curriculum includes faculty from across the university and throughout the worldwide Iacocca Institute network, as well as collaboration with Lehigh’s Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation; Lehigh@NasdaqCenter; and the Mountaintop Initiative.
About the Iacocca Institute: For more than 30 years, the Iacocca Institute has been creating transformative, hands-on leadership experiences that develop and empower the next generation of global leaders. Collectively, its programs have hosted participants from more than 150 countries. It is part of Lehigh University, recognized among the U.S.’s premier research universities and located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Program Cost The program is $4250. This includes program fees, room and board, instructional materials, field trips, and all curriculum-related activities. Limited scholarships and discounts are available.
Early Decision Deadline: February 18, 2024. After February 18, we will admit qualified applicants on a rolling basis until program maximum is reached. Questions? Contact us at gesummer@lehigh.edu or (610) 758-3401.
Lehigh University, https://global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/high-school/lehigh;
Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program
Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH (Learning About Unlimited New Careers in Healthcare) Internship Program offers young adults a variety of paid internship opportunities in our Oakland headquarters and administrative offices, as well as medical offices across northern California. Our goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future. To achieve that goal, we reserve our intern positions for young people that would otherwise lack the resources to explore a career in health. By providing these young people a chance to learn from inspiring health care professionals and leaders, they can build a valuable professional network. They also gain practical skills and work experiences by focusing on projects that matter. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns are helping Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health care.
King County Sheriff's Police Explorer Program
Little Bit Riding Center Internship
Little Bit Riding Center Internship - Open NOW!
Do you enjoy volunteering your time, skills, and energy on fundraising events that make a difference? Join us! Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center is planning for our next auction on April 24, 2024. Join our volunteer team of people who are passionate about the Little Bit mission. Today, our greatest need is procurement help, i.e. respectfully asking businesses and individuals to donate an item, service, or sponsorship for the auction. Recognizing that many businesses are struggling due to the impacts of COVID, we will focus on those businesses who appear to be navigating today's challenges successfully. We have letters, forms, and guidance to help. Your efforts will directly impact the mission of Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Redmond, Washington. Learn more about our mission at www.littlebit.org. For more information or to get started, please contact Director of Volunteer Involvement Lindsay Shepard at lshepard@littlebit.org.
Microsoft Summer Internship
Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft's High School Program. Get hands-on experience and on-the-job learning as you work on technology projects that make a difference in people's lives around the world.
The High School Internship is open to current senior high school students that live within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington who have a demonstrated interest in technology.
Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador
Patterson Camp Counselor
Camp Patterson seeks volunteers ages 14+ to help with our special campers for a minimum commitment of two weeks. Counselor training is provided. Volunteer Application Packet For more information, call the Recreation Office at 425-257-8300 ext. 2
Penn Engineering Summer Academy
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level. The academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Work with leading faculty while earning college credit, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new friends from around the world.
Pennsylvania School for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences
Program Dates: July 10 - August 5, 2024
The Pennsylvania School for Excellence in the Agricultural Sciences is a four-week residential summer program held primarily at University Park campus for academically talented and gifted high school rising seniors from throughout Pennsylvania.
This program hosts a variety of opportunities to learn more about Penn State and Agricultural Sciences, through classes, labs, workshops, field trips and other activities.
- Penn State, College of Agricultural Sciences, https://agsci.psu.edu/school-for-excellence. (only accepting high school juniors)
Providence Summer Program - High School
The summer program is a key component to Providence’s mission of caring for the poor and vulnerable. Additionally, we hope that this experience will help the students:
We are confident that after completion of the high school summer program, students will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in having achieved a goal while enriching the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
- Increase their awareness of the healthcare field as a potential career path.
- Apply sound decision-making and problem-solving skills within their volunteer position while receiving supportive coaching and mentoring from staff.
- Practice key communication skills in a diverse environment made up of patients, family members, visitors and staff from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
This program is offered only during the summer, with 100 hours of service to be completed during an 8-10 week period from June to August. Students will be placed in various departments in the hospital, including one week at Camp Prov.
Providence.org/VolunteerEverett
Application Due: April 16th, Program runs: June 28th - August 31.
School of Business at Stevens Institute of Tech
The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a paid virtual summer research program for high school students. In this six-week program, students will have the opportunity to work alongside a faculty member from the School of Business and assist them with research in their area of study such as entrepreneurship, marketing, management, economics, and finance. At the conclusion of the program students will complete both a written and oral presentation. The written report will include a literature review, and the oral presentation will include a 5-minute video of a PowerPoint presentation detailing their research findings. Students will receive a $500 stipend after completing the program.
Eligibility - Applicants must currently be in their junior year of high school (no exceptions).
CLICK HERE for application form.
The completed Google application form which will include all of the following items:
- 1-page essay in which you describe yourself and detail what you hope to gain from this experience
- a copy of your current resume
- a copy of your unofficial high school transcript
- one letter of recommendation from a teacher, a guidance counselor, or a work supervisor
Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocate
Youth Ocean Advocates must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start or homeschool program at time of application.
We have a limited number of positions to fill each school year and summer. Potential Youth Ocean Advocates must attend one of our orientation sessions. After you attend the online orientation, you’ll receive an application to fill out and return to the Aquarium. From the applicant pool, we’ll select individuals to interview for the program. Positions are filled based upon the applicant’s interview performance and application. We will be hosting orientation sessions in early spring to prepare for our summer volunteer session. Please check back here for updates as we finalize the schedule. If you’d like to be notified when summer orientation dates are set, please email aquateens@seattleaquarium.org. Please include your name, email, school and grade level.
Stanford Summer Program
Renowned for entrepreneurial innovation and academic excellence, Stanford enriches your curiosity, creativity, and knowledge with a wide variety of courses, to help you reach your full potential. Study with a dynamic, diverse student body from more than 40 countries in small classes with dedicated instructors, with the opportunity to earn credit and an official transcript from Stanford.
UW Nurse Camp
High school students will learn about the nursing profession from talking to current nursing students and attending a nursing panel online and other activities and many more:
- Learn about the different nursing programs by attending a Student Nursing Panel
- Learn about the nursing profession by attending a Nursing Panel
- Learn about Social Determinants
- Learn about admissions and the application process
- Be mentored by current students
- Network with the School of Nursing students, alumni and staff
- Make new friends
- Be inspired
UW Summer Stretch Grades 9-10
UW Summer Stretch offers both accelerated courses and courses for enrichment.
UW Summer Stretch Program - Grades 9-10
The Robinson Center hires a number of teacher's aides (TAs) for their programs. Check the Robinson Center website in early March for application instructions.
Seattle Children's Nursing Camp
This five-day camp is an opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing. The goal of the program is to provide high school students with a background that is historically underrepresented in nursing an opportunity to engage in learning activities at Seattle Children’s that introduce them to nursing career pathways.
Visit our webpage for more information about the camp, including how to apply. Please note that not all who apply will be accepted, as we have a limited number of spots. However, we strongly encourage all who are interested to apply. There is no registration fee for this camp, but campers will need to provide their own transportation to and from camp at the Seattle Children’s Hospital Campus each day.
Please reach out to nursecamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions.
Islandwood Outdoor Leadership Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
at the Brightwater Education Center Overview:
IslandWood invites children and adults alike to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1 st grade through 6th grade at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Running from July through mid-August, these programs provide experiences which further IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.
Position Summary: Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOLs) assist our staff in delivering educational programming for students in our day camp programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. VOLs partner with a field group of campers for the week, serving as an extra set of hands and modeling excitement for campers. Duties can include logistical support around art projects, teaching short lessons, leading games, and overall working directly with campers and our staff to better learn about the world of environmental education. VOLs are meant to be support and are not responsible for delivering programming on their own, nor do they oversee the safety of campers. Ideally, VOLs commit to a minimum of one full week of programming. Qualifications: • Status as a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduate • Interest in working with children in the outdoors • Creative, flexible, and able to work closely with a Summer Programs Instructor • Ability to work as a team member • Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable • Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, children, and parents Compensation: Although this opportunity is unpaid, VOLs can receive up to 80 hours* (up to 40 hours per week) of community service credit from IslandWood. *maximum hours may be dependent on your school
To apply: Online at https://islandwood.org/outdoor-summer-day-camps/
Pre-college Artificial Intelligence Program - MIT Graduates
Inspirit AI is a live online 25-hour pre-college AI program that prepares students across disciplines for an AI-driven future, guiding them to build socially impactful projects like pneumonia diagnosis, stock market prediction, and criminal justice reform! Students learn in small-group classrooms, and cohorts for beginner and advanced coders are available. Please find the high school application here.
City of Kirkland
The City of Kirkland will be offering paid high school internship positions this summer within our Parks and Community Services Department. Interns will spend their time assisting with outdoor programs, hiking, leading games, conducting research, and completing training and education workshops with fellow interns. We are asking for your assistance in getting the word out about this opportunity to your students ages 14-18, particularly those that have been historically underserved in our community (i.e. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low SES, homeless/highly mobile). The job description and application can be found here.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions/concerns. We greatly appreciate any help you are willing and able to offer to promote this effort!
Regi Schubiger, MEd² (she/her)
City of Kirkland
Youth Services Coordinator
Office: 425.587.3323
Cell: 206.295.4707
Providence Medical Center
UW - Do-It Scholars Program
The Do-It Scholars program serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. There is no cost to families for Do-It programs.
We are seeking students who:
- are sophomores or juniors in high school
- have an aptitude for and interest in studying at a college
- have any type of disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including both those with or without IEP or 504 plans
- are motivated to participate and interested in interacting with other students with a variety of disabilities
Do-It Scholars attend a live-in Summer Study program on the University of Washington Seattle campus.
https://www.washington.edu/doit/
Contact: doit@uw.edu or 206.685.3648
Teens in Public Service
UDOC - Summer Health Science Program
UDOC is a free, residential three-week summer education program that aims to foster, affirm, and encourage high school juniors interested in health careers. UDOC runs from the University of Washington Seattle campus.
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled high school student in WA state.
- Demonstrates an interest in health sciences
- Comes from a background (economic, geographic, education, race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA2S+) or group that is currently underrepresented in the health professions
Requirements:
- Current High School Transcript
- Proof of immunizations will be required for participants including the COVID-19 immunization.
https://equity.uwmedicine.org/udoc/
Questions?
Dan Olson, Research Analyst
UDOC High School Summer Program
Email: Dan Olson
Phone: 206 543 9733
High School Physician Online Shadowing
Program Price: $ 749
40+ hours of small group lectures & discussions, student hands on experiences with mentors and experienced doctors & specialties
● Departments including Internal medicine, General surgery, Neurology, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Oncology, Public Health, Chinese medicine, and more
● Gain insight into the medical professions while learning about Chinese healthcare system
● Firsthand information from premed & medical school students about how to prepare yourself for the medical journey, pursue healthcare related careers, obtain information on higher education
● Gain professional experience and teamwork skills through the end of student group presentation program
● Build up your health care career experience portfolio, help you spark the interest of any college admission officers and stand out from the crowd of other applicants
● Complimentary online meditation classes such as Tai Chi & Tea meditation
● Our program follows AAMC Guidelines
www.shadowinchina.org
https://shadowinchina.org/about-us/
Impact Internship - Computer Science
Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP)
9 Sunday Afternoons (4pm to 7pm PST) – June 11th to August 6th
Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
Our world is being rapidly transformed by the impact of technology and the effect it has on our society. Individuals in the computer science field work every day to develop new products, software and digital narratives that are actively reshaping every aspect of our world. Over the course of 9 Sunday afternoons in Summer 2023, high school students will learn about their future opportunities in the computer science field as it relates to education, a career and making a positive impact on our changing world. Students will hear career presentations from working professionals engaged in computer science jobs and career fields such as web design, software development, user design as well as the business operations of technology companies. Through workshops and discussions, student will learn more about how their unique personal and academic interests can relate to a possible career future in computer science.
❖ Engage during talks from 10+ working professionals such as a web designer, UX engineer, product manager and technical artist about their computer science/ technology related careers
❖ Prepare for college admissions as well as career options & pathways in our program facilitated workshops
❖ Work collaboratively on a small team project where we explore website design, user experience and basic software programs
❖ Learn more about your potential career opportunities to make a positive impact on the world around you using technology
Interested? – More Info and the Application are at www.impactinternships.org/csip
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Questions? – Contact us at info@impactinternships.org. Impact Internships is an independent 501c3 non-profit not affiliated with any academic institution.
Impact Internship - Health Science
Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)
9 Saturday Afternoons: June 10th to August 5th (1 - 4 pm OR 4 - 7pm PST)
Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
From science research in a laboratory to medical care in a hospital, there are many health science professionals who are transforming society’s health outcomes. In Summer 2023, we will give high school students an introduction to the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences field. A key focus of HSIP will be helping students consider their future college experience as well as career opportunities through hearing from speakers, engaging in workshops and taking part in a group research article project. Over the last four years over 975 high school students have been introduced to the health sciences field with HSIP.
❖Engage in lectures from 12+ speakers including Science Professors/ PhD Graduate Students from institutions including UC San Francisco, UCLA, Columbia University & Cal State LA about their research as well as health professionals such as a dentist, medical resident physician, respiratory therapist, medical communications manager & pharmacist about their careers
❖ Prepare for college admissions in our facilitator led workshops and engage in our career options and pathways workshops
❖ Work collaboratively on a small group research project to build science inquiry and public communication skills
❖ Be Part of a Community That Values Learning and Mentorship!
All current high school students (grades 9 -12) with an interest in the health sciences are encouraged to apply! Interested?
More Info and the Application are at www.impactinternships.org/hsip
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 21 st, 2023
Summer Planning Academy (SPA)
The Summer Planning Academy (SPA) is a free program for high school students in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties that introduces them to planning topics through engaging sessions, activities, and site visits led by regional planning experts at Puget Sound Regional Council, colleagues from partner agencies, and leaders from the community. The program encourages students to think creatively about how better planning can help people lead better lives and how to set a career path to become a planner.
It is a four-day program in July and August and includes a $500 scholarship for successful completion. More details about SPA including the dates and the application can be found on our website. The application deadline is May 15, 2023.
A little about Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). PSRC develops policies and coordinates decisions about regional growth, transportation, and economic development planning within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties. PSRC is composed of nearly 100 members, including the four counties, cities and towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies, and Tribal governments within the region.
Contact: Kristin Mitchell (She/Her)
kmitchell@psrc.org
Unified Summer Internship
Unified Summer Internship: Building the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Hands on, interactive, six-week PAID internship program.
Must be 18 years or older.
Interns gain knowledge in the following topics:
- Healthcare
- Communication
- Digital Technology
- Growth
- Community Engagement
These interns will be MyChart ambassadors and help our patients manage their health! Interns will be available on-site over the summer to help teach, guide, and answer questions for our patients (and staff) the tools within this application. During their internship, they will learn valuable customer service and community engagement skills by helping our patients navigate our applications. We will provide the training!
Barbara Eckiss: barbara.eckiss@npnwa.net
Star Tech GA - Full STEAM Ahead Project
Here is some more information regarding Star Tech Global Academy's Full STEAM Ahead project that I mentioned on our phone call:
We are partnering with Seagen, a leading biotechnology company, to provide an annual summer internship opportunity for high school students aged 16 years and above. Our company is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) fields by offering an internship program that targets at-risk and underrepresented youth.
The summer internship program will offer
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paid positions at $20 per hour
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transportation stipend
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food stipend
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$5,000 scholarship
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resources and mentorship
To gauge interest and identify potential candidates, we will be conducting outreach days after school on each Wednesday & Friday in the month of May, where we will provide information about the program and answer any questions. Our staff will be in person, providing snacks, and walking students through a mobile Interest List sign-up at https://www.startechga.org/seagen
Here are some key points that you can share with your students:
The internship program
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Runs 8 weeks starting July 10, 2023
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Students commit to work 12hrs/week, 3days/week
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1 in-person day in Bothell, Washington (transportation stipend)
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2 remote work days per week (laptop provided for students to keep)
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We will provide a food stipend for the students, even when working from home.
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We are offering up to three internships
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The internship comes with a $5,000 scholarship upon completion in addition to the $20/hr pay and stipends.
Volunteer - Blyth Park Day Camp
Looking for a new adventure this summer? Volunteer with Camp Fire at our summer Day Camps and join our team in providing empowering and inspirational experiences to campers - and have a lot of fun doing it! Go to our website to learn more about how you can become a part of our summer day camp experiences, and get ready to learn more than you expected while having an incredible outdoor summer!
Blyth Park Day Camp - July 24th-28th, 2023
CAMPFIRESEATTLE.ORG/VOLUNTEER
LWSD Summer School Programs
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The Arts
Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center |
Culinary camps in Seattle https://www.blueribboncooking.com/
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Seattle Children’s Theatre Drama School |
SCT Drama School is led by professional artists and offers year-round classes, camps and workshops for young people interested in theater education and theatre art training. https://www.sct.org/ |
Studio East – Kirkland Performing Arts
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One- and two-week camps are a great way to get a taste of theater, learn something new or improve existing skills for students ages 4-19. https://studio-east.org/summer-camps/ |
Youth Theatre Northwest |
Learn how to sing, dance and perform. http://youththeatre.org/
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Youth in Focus |
Learn about photography at many different levels in these fun, interactive summer camps. https://youthinfocus.org/ |
The 5th Avenue Theatre |
Develop your skills and train with some of Broadway’s finest performers at a nationally recognized theater. Take classes in voice, dance and acting. www.5thAvenue.org |
KUOW
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KUOW is offering a PAID summer workshop for teens to learn about radio journalism and storytelling skills. Learn more. |
ROC Nation Summer Academy |
The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment invites aspiring music and sport entrepreneurs to attend one of our four week-long camps and join in this unique and exclusive summer experience. Roc Nation Summer Academy | Long Island University (liu.edu) |
TeenTix.org |
ANY teenager (13-19 years old) can sign up for a FREE TeenTix pass! The pass entitles teens to purchase $5 day-of-show tickets at any of our 100+ partner organizations in the greater Puget Sound region. Plus, we make sure teens know WHERE they can use their TeenTix pass once they get it - explore the TeenTix.org Calendar for all the events available to you on a specific day, or in a specific genre - and subscribe to our weekly E-Newsletter for updates on what's happening each week. |
WANIC Summer Skills Academy |
WANIC offers art courses in animation, culinary arts & radio broadcasting. Earn .5 high school credit for a three- week course for only $50. Register early! https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/summer-courses |
UW Camps
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Find camps from Digital Photography, Film Appreciation to Screenplay workshops and more! https://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/ |
STEM
Coding for Medicine |
Coding for Medicine is an innovative organization dedicated to teaching coding skills to young people based on real-life problems. https://coding4medicine.com/ |
DigiGirlz High Tech Camp by Microsoft (not showing yet fore 2024) |
DigiGirlz High Tech Camp is a multiday experience that gives high school girls an in-depth look at Microsoft and careers in technology and works to dispel stereotypes of the high-tech industry. We continue to look for opportunities to give young people a chance to experience, firsthand, what it is like to develop cutting-edge technology. During the camp session, the girls listen to executive speakers, participate in technology tours and demonstrations, network, and learn through hands-on experience in workshops. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/hightechcamp.aspx
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DigiPen Summer Programs
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DigiPen Academy’s Summer Programs offer exciting learning experiences for students of ages 5-18. Under the encouraging guidance of our talented teaching staff, students learn, create and collaborate on hands-on projects in video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and music and sound design. Summer Workshops Online | DigiPen Academy, Redmond WA |
Fred Hutch High School Pathways Explorers Program (applications due March)
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The Pathways Research Explorers Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, supports rising 10th and 11th grade students (especially those furthest from opportunity) in a two-week introductory summer program at Fred Hutch. We run two sessions in August of approximately 16 students each. Students must have completed a high school biology course to participate. High School Explorers Program | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
Fred Hutchinson Summer High School Internship (applications due March)
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The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is an eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders, with special consideration given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science. Summer High School Internship Program | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
Girls Who Code Summer Programs (2)
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The Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a live, virtual, 2-week introductory computer science course for current eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th grade US students and international students ages 14-18. SIP participants learn web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while getting an inside look into the tech industry through incredible company partners. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $500 and tech support for qualifying students. The Self-Paced Program is a 6-week flexible computer science course for current eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade US students (including SIP alumni and graduating seniors) and international students ages 14-18 who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. Self-Paced Program participants can choose to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity. Students will also have the opportunity to build community through weekly live advisory sessions and Girls Who Code activities. |
Health Care Week by Washington Business Week |
At Healthcare Week, students are divided into teams and are responsible for running a safe, ethical, and affordable healthcare clinic. Teams are challenged to answer the question—how will we solve some of the world’s greatest healthcare crises and still keep our clinic fiscally viable to ensure care for those who need it? Each team is assigned a major illness or issue, such as breast cancer, diabetes, or AIDS, and are tasked with the challenge to invent an innovative new preventative method, treatment, or cure. Students learn about the gamut of healthcare careers and healthcare technology. Students visit the nursing skills centers at major universities and practice hands-on learning with modern medical equipment. https://www.wbw.org/our-programs/summer/healthcare/ |
INSIGHT High School Program
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Join us this summer for a hands-on introduction to public health, biomedical research and medicine at the University of Washington’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center in Seattle, WA. The INSIGHT High School Program is an intensive four-week program designed to introduce students to public health and biomedical research and medicine. Students will take a deep dive into injury prevention research through various activities. The program is open to high school students entering grades 10-12 or recently graduated. http://depts.washington.edu/hiprc/education/insight-hs/#1471390062902-1c45631d-78ce |
Institute for Systems Biology Summer High School Internship
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ISB internships offer faculty mentoring of high school student interns throughout the year. Paid internship programs are offered each summer. These internship positions are highly competitive and offer unparalleled experience in the emerging field of systems biology. https://systemsbiology.org/about/careers/internships/ |
Museum of Flight – Aeronautical Explorations |
Aeronautical Explorations is a three-week online learning program for Washington State rising 9th – 12th graders who want to explore careers in the aviation industry. An aviation-focused exploratory course, this unique program includes a sampling of topics designed to explore careers in the aviation industry. Topics may include navigation, instrumentation, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather/meteorology, aeronautical careers, unmanned aerial systems, and more! |
Museum of Flight – Virtual and Remote Programs |
The Boeing Academy for STEM Learning is where students chart a path in air and space by engaging in camps, classes, and programs. These education programs capture the excitement of a museum experience and bring aerospace and STEM topics directly to learners – wherever they may be. |
OSU Summer Veterinary Experience (Applications due April 15th) |
The OSU Summer Veterinary Experience is a hands-on and engaging experience for academically talented high school students interested in veterinary medicine. This is a residential program and participants will stay on the OSU campus for the duration of the program. There is a competitive application process as we receive far more applications than have spots in the program. OSU Summer Veterinary Experience | Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine | Oregon State University |
Seattle Children’s Summer Nurse Camp (Applications due Mar 29th)
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During this free five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. (Students will not provide patient care.) Summer Nurse Camp (seattlechildrens.org) |
Seattle Children’s Science Education Department Research Training Program for High School Students
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During the summer, our Science Education Department offers high school students from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research the opportunity to apply for a competitive position in the Research Training Program at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. |
Clean Energy Week by Washington Business Week
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At Clean Energy Week, students are divided into teams and are responsible for designing a Clean Energy company and launching a product that will benefit the climate. Teams are challenged to answer the question—how can we continue to bring innovation into the clean energy industry and handle competition? Like our other pathways, each team will have a company advisor mentoring and advising their team. Students learn about the clean energy industry and how it is an imperative and emerging career. Students will hear from industry leaders about the unique challenges facing the Clean Energy industry. https://www.wbw.org/our-programs/summer/technology/ |
U-DOC High School Summer Program (for juniors) (Applications due February) |
Are you currently a junior in high school and have an interest in exploring the health professions? If so, the UDOC program may be of interest to you. U-DOC is a free, residential two-week summer education program that aims to foster, affirm, and encourage high school juniors interested in health careers. UDOC - Healthcare Equity (washington.edu) |
UW Medicine
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The Summer Teen Volunteer Program takes place June through August and is open to teenagers aged 16 through 18, who have not yet graduated from high school. Teenagers who participate in the program build leadership, teamwork and customer service skills and gain valuable exposure to the hospital environment in a nationally recognized academic medical center. https://www.uwmedicine.org/volunteering |
UWMC Nurse Camp
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Free week-long day camp geared towards increasing access and opportunities in nursing to minority and low-income high school sophomores and juniors. Students will learn how to take blood pressure and vitals, how to prepare for college & getting into nursing school and more! https://nursing.uw.edu/community/nurse-camp/ |
UW School of Pharmacy STEP 2024
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Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a customized program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people’s health—in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications. https://sop.washington.edu/pharmd/admissions/step-summer-program/ |
UW Tech Exploration Not showing yet for 2024 |
UW Tech Exploration Summer Program, is an immersive four-week program starting this July. This program is ideal for anyone interested in computers, playing with sensors, iterating on ideas to make them better, robots, drones, programming, finding creative ways to use technology, creating music, or playing with sounds! Tech Exploration Summer Program - Global Innovation Exchange (gixnetwork.org) |
WANIC Summer Skills Academy |
WANIC offers STEM courses in programming, robotics, animation and more. Earn .5 high school credit for a 3-week course for just $50. Register early. |
Business
Seattle University Summer Business Institute
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Summer Business Institute (SBI) provides 1 college credit after the completion of the program. SBI provides the opportunity to explore subjects such as entrepreneurship, marketing, economics, management, and more all taught by Albers School of Business and Economics professors. Throughout the week, scholars develop a social entrepreneurship business plan, as a team of six, with an undergraduate counselor from Seattle University. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to go on corporate headquarter visits and fun activities such as ice cream socials! https://www.seattleu.edu/business/centers-and-programs/summer-business-institute/ |
Washington Business Week |
Washington Business Week (WBW) creates a hands-on experiential environment to educate, empower and encourage a diverse population of high school students to recognize and achieve their potential. Business leaders, educators, high school students and community volunteers teach and inspire one another to be responsible employees, employers and citizens. https://www.wbw.org/ |
Young Women’s Leadership Summit |
The UW Foster School of Business’ Young Women’s Leadership Summit is targeted for rising high school seniors interested in business. The three and half day, overnight program brings young women to the University of Washington Seattle campus. Students in this program will learn about professionalism and what to expect in a college business setting. Over the course of the program, students will interact with faculty, alumni, and employers in the areas of finance, operations and supply chain management, and information systems, while learning about the different fields of business they can study and careers they can pursue. |
YouthForce |
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s unique approach to workforce readiness prepares youth for success in their first jobs and creates a clear pathway to their chosen career goals. YouthForce Teen Jobs | Boys & Girls Clubs (positiveplace.org) |
Healthcare
Coding for Medicine
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Summer enrichment course for high school students. Coding for Medicine is an innovative organization dedicated to teach coding skills to young people based on real-life problems. Coding for Medicine for High School (coding4medicine.com) |
Evergreen Hospital |
Provide behind-the-scenes support for hospital departments, gift shops, information desks and emergency department. Support patients with compassionate presence, companionship and/or practical assistance. https://www.evergreenhealth.com/volunteer |
Fred Hutch High School Explorers Program
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The Pathways Research Explorers Program, funded by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, supports rising 10th and 11th grade students (especially those from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science) in a two-week introductory summer program at Fred Hutch. We run two sessions in August of approximately 16 students each. Students must have completed a biology course to participate. High School Explorers Program | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
Fred Hutchinson Summer High School Internship
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The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is an eight-week, full-time paid internship for rising 12th graders, with special consideration given to students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science. Summer High School Internship Program | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center |
Healthcare/ Telehealth Week by Washington Business Week
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At Healthcare/Telehealth Week, students are divided into teams and are responsible for running a safe, ethical, and affordable healthcare clinic. Teams are challenged to answer the question—how will we solve some of the world’s greatest healthcare crises and still keep our clinic fiscally viable to ensure care for those who need it? Each team is assigned a major illness or issue, such as breast cancer, diabetes, or AIDS, and are tasked with the challenge to invent an innovative new preventative method, treatment, or cure. Students learn about the gamut of healthcare careers and healthcare technology. Students will interact with the medical skills centers at major universities and practice hands-on learning with modern medical equipment. https://www.wbw.org/our-programs/summer/healthcare/ |
INSIGHT High School Program
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Join us this summer for a hands-on introduction to public health, biomedical research and medicine at the University of Washington’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center in Seattle, WA. The INSIGHT High School Program is an intensive four-week program designed to introduce students to public health and biomedical research and medicine. Students will take a deep dive into injury prevention research through various activities. The program is open to high school students entering grades 10-12 or recently graduated. http://depts.washington.edu/hiprc/education/insight-hs/#1471390062902-1c45631d-78ce |
Institute for Systems Biology Summer High School Internship
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ISB internships offer faculty mentoring of high school student interns throughout the year. Paid internship programs are offered each summer. These internship positions are highly competitive and offer unparalleled experience in the emerging field of systems biology. https://systemsbiology.org/about/careers/internships/ |
Overlake Medical Center Summer Volunteer Program |
Overlake Medical Center is offering summer volunteering opportunities for teens ages 16-18 years old currently enrolled in high school or a high school program! Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. Volunteer | Overlake Medical Center & Clinics (overlakehospital.org) |
Seattle Children’s Summer Nurse Camp
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During this free five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. (Students will not provide patient care.) Summer Nurse Camp (seattlechildrens.org) |
U-DOC High School Summer Program (for juniors) |
Are you currently a junior in high school and have an interest in exploring the health professions? If so, the UDOC program may be of interest to you. U-DOC is a free, residential two-week summer education program that aims to foster, affirm, and encourage high school juniors interested in health careers. UDOC - Healthcare Equity (washington.edu) |
UW Medicine
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The Summer Teen Volunteer Program takes place June through August and is open to teenagers aged 16 through 18, who have not yet graduated from high school. Teenagers who participate in the program build leadership, teamwork and customer service skills and gain valuable exposure to the hospital environment in a nationally recognized academic medical center. https://www.uwmedicine.org/volunteering |
UWMC Nurse Camp |
Free week-long day camp geared towards increasing access and opportunities in nursing to minority and low-income high school sophomores and juniors. Students will learn how to take blood pressure and vitals, how to prepare for college & getting into nursing school and more! https://nursing.uw.edu/community/nurse-camp/ |
Seattle Children’s Scrubs & ‘Scopes Camp Allied Health Careers Apps due Apr. 12th |
We are offering local high school students the opportunity to participate in our free Scrubs & ’Scopes Camp at Seattle Children’s. During this five-day camp, students will explore various allied health careers by job shadowing medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, pharmacy technicians and radiology technologists in a clinical environment, observing as they provide patient care. Students will also work through interactive, hands-on simulation labs to learn and practice various skills on models such as taking blood pressure and blood oxygen levels; simulating medication compounding for oral and IV medications; using microscopes; and taking X-rays, among other experiences. Summer Scrubs & ’Scopes Camp - Seattle Children's (seattlechildrens.org) |
UW School of Pharmacy STEP 2024
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Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a customized program designed to inspire high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people’s health—in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications. https://sop.washington.edu/pharmd/admissions/step-summer-program/ |
Veteran’s Administration |
Offers a summer youth volunteer program. Volunteers provide many important functions throughout the hospital and help make patients’ stay more enjoyable. Volunteer Or Donate | VA Puget Sound Health Care | Veterans Affairs |
WANIC Summer Skills Academy |
WANIC offers medical courses in dentistry, health, nursing, dynamic DNA and medical careers. Earn .5 high school credit for a three-week course for just $50. Register early. https://wanic.lwsd.org/academics/summer-courses |
Leadership
Association of Washington Student Leaders |
Through a wide variety of workshops, retreats, camps and conferences, the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) serves students in grades 9 through 12 with its high school programs. Students participating in high school programs learn the necessary skills to prepare for everything from a spirited homecoming week in the fall, to a successful anti-bullying campaign in the spring. Each program is designed around AWSL Goals and Objectives: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, Social Management, Self-Efficacy, Social Engagement. https://awsleaders.org/high-school |
Boys and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development
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Geared specifically for kids ages 11-18, our expeditions will take you to some of the most beautiful and natural places in the Pacific Northwest. Not only are these trips full of natural beauty, but they’ll also inspire youth to be their most courageous and confident selves as they learn new skills, make lifelong friends and challenge themselves to run towards adventure. Plus, with expeditions leaving straight out of The Cascade People’s Center in South Lake Union, the outdoors have never been easier to get to! https://www.seattleymca.org/BOLDGOLD |
Girls Rock Math Camp Counselors & CITS
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Girls Rock Math offers leadership programs for middle and high school students. High school students spend two weeks working with girls in 1st-6th grade at one of our math camps working with campers as Intern-Counselors. Graduated campers entering 7th and 8th grade may gain leadership skills by volunteering as a CIT with 1st-3rd graders in our Girls R.O.C.K Leadership program. https://www.girlsrockmathematics.com/volunteer.php |
Kirkland Parks and Rec |
Several opportunities to volunteer and get involved with the Kirkland community. Volunteer – City of Kirkland (kirklandwa.gov) |
One World Now |
Language learning, leadership development and study abroad opportunities. https://oneworldnow.org/ |
Teens in Public Service (TIPS) |
Teens In Public Service is a not-for-profit dedicated to developing future leaders committed to their communities. TIPS selects teenage leaders for paid community service internships and pairs them with charitable organizations over the summer. |
YMCA Teen Leadership Camps |
Leadership camps, different locations. https://www.seattleymca.org/orkila/teen-leadership |
Young Women’s Leadership Summit
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The UW Foster School of Business’ Young Women’s Leadership Summit is targeted for rising high school seniors interested in business. The three and half day, overnight program brings young women to the University of Washington Seattle campus. Students in this program will learn about professionalism and what to expect in a college business setting. Over the course of the program, students will interact with faculty, alumni, and employers in the areas of finance, operations and supply chain management, and information systems, while learning about the different fields of business they can study and careers they can pursue. |
Study Skills
Bellevue College High School Programs |
Students in grades 9 through 12 have an opportunity to earn college credit while completing their graduation requirements without leaving their high school campus through Bellevue’s College in the High School program! These rigorous, college-level courses are taught by high school teachers who have been approved by the college and who work closely with college faculty. Center for High School Programs @ Bellevue College |
Emotional Support
Camp Erin – King County
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Camp Erin is a traditional, high energy camp that emphasizes fun while also providing support and education to kids who are grieving the loss of a loved one. https://washington.providence.org/services-directory/services/c/camp-erin |
Cancer Pathways’ Camp Sparkle |
Camp Sparkle is a free summer day camp offered to children ages 6-12 who have been impacted by cancer. Campers experience a week of learning about cancer, participating in therapeutic activities, and making friends with campers and counselors just like them. A week at Camp Sparkle is a week filled with laughter, friendship, and fun! |
General
King County Internship |
Internships give motivated people the opportunity to get experience working within King County, one of the nation’s best-run governments, and introduces them to perspectives, techniques and opportunities available through public sector work. https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/internships.aspx |
Kirkland Parks and Rec Camps |
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Girl Scouts of Western Washington |
From archery to horseback riding, marine biology to backpacking, at Girl Scouts of Western Washington Summer Camps, campers challenge their limits in unforgettable ways. |
Northwest Youth Corps |
Northwest Youth Corps offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Our programs include residential conservation crews for both youth and young adults, local community crews, an internship program for college aged participants, a fully accredited high school, and a two-acre organic farm. |
Seattle U Pre-Collegiate Programs
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Seattle University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Camps provide middle and high school aged youth the opportunity to explore different career options while gaining exposure to university life in the Seattle area. Our summer opportunities include overnight and daytime programs that cover a variety of different topics. Our high school summer camps provide rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors an opportunity to experience college classes, live in the dorms, participate in social activities, and engage with staff and faculty from Seattle University. We invite you to spend your summer with us for a one-week, two-week, three-week, or four-week program. https://www.seattleu.edu/precollege/ |
Spark Summer Internship Program
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Spark Summer Internship Program for high school students is a 501c(3) non-profit organization. We are based in Redmond, WA. We connect local high school students to companies, mentors and universities for summer opportunities. |
Summer HungerCorps |
Everyone deserves consistent access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. But, since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, local leaders estimate that hunger in our community has tripled. Low-income families and families of color have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and are experiencing hunger at unprecedented rates. United Way of King County’s Fuel Your Future program connects families with critical food resources – including school meals, food banks, and public benefits programs like SNAP and WIC – with a particular focus on low-income communities of color. United Way of King County - Committed to a just recovery (uwkc.org) |
UW Youth & Teen Programs |
https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/&data=04|01|mshay@lwsd.org|f24a8326cf9440472f3508d8f2de4471|1fd4673fdf9646218638a1d88c4c85d7|0|0|637526383731963229|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=euF4k/mOo0gn9Z0sMcfmMotx+lXcVWFMgB044GmZnBg=&reserved=0University of Washington's Youth & Teen Programs are for students who love to learn year-round. From coding and writing to everything in between, we offer a variety of interesting STEM and humanities courses to choose from throughout the year. Explore a passion, discover a new interest, and even get ready for college. UW Youth & Teen Programs at the University of Washington - Seattle & Online |
WANIC Summer Skills Academy |
15+ Career Exploration courses, 3 weeks long. Earn .5 high school credit for just $50. Register early. |
Western Washington University Summer Session |
https://oce.wwu.edu/youth-programs Home | Summer Session | Western Washington University (wwu.edu) |
The Great Outdoors and Animals
King County Clean Water Ambassadors Program |
For high school age youth in the King County region. Four-week program exploring environmental topics, learning about water systems, salmon streams, sustainability, and local issues. Internships and career exploration - King County |
North Cascades Institute Youth Leadership Adventures
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Youth Leadership Adventures are for motivated high school students seeking a fun and challenging summer adventure in the North Cascades! Our 8- and 12-day long backpacking and/or canoe camping field courses connect 9th-12th grade students to the natural world while giving them the knowledge and skills to understand how climate change is affecting the North Cascades. In partnership with North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, high school aged participants canoe, backpack, camp and complete stewardship projects in the North Cascades while receiving hands-on training in outdoor leadership, field science, communication skills and public speaking. No experience is necessary and scholarships are widely available! |
Hidden Valley Camp |
A traditional outdoor camp experience for boys and girls, 7-16 years old. www.hvc-wa.com |
Pacific Science Center Science Educators in Training |
Camps for Curious Minds offers over 100 exciting camp experiences for kids in grades PreK–8 across multiple locations, including Seattle and Bellevue. With all kinds of camps for all kinds of kids, you’re sure to find options your camper will love! Camps for Curious Minds - Pacific Science Center |
Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocates |
Youth Ocean Advocates use their time, talents, and passion to conserve our marine environment. https://www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates |
Seattle Audubon Society |
Seattle Audubon's Junior Naturalist program provides volunteer leadership opportunities at Nature Camp for high school teens entering 10th-12th grade. Junior Naturalists work closely with staff Naturalists to teach about birds and nature. They help supervise campers, lead games and songs, read stories, and lead at least one group activity per week. Learn more here. |
Student Conservation Association
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Since 1984, SCA has been connecting Seattle-area youth with hands-on conservation programs in Seattle and the greater Northwest region. Thanks to numerous public agencies, environmental organizations, schools, youth development organizations, and community groups, SCA continues to provide conservation opportunities to over 150 young people from the Seattle area each year. Our Programs | The Student Conservation Association (thesca.org) |
Sports
Arena Sports Camps |
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Nike Sports Camps |
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Seahawks Youth Empowerment |
Seahawks Youth Empowerment | Seattle Seahawks – Seahawks.com |