Summer Opportunities

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:

• 3 paid positions at $20/hr, 12hrs/wk, 3 days/wk

• 8 Weeks starting July 10th

• Hybrid: 1 in-person work day at Seagen in Bothell, + 2 remote/virtual work days

• Laptops provided that students can keep

• Transportation stipend provided

• Food stipend provided

• $5,000 scholarship at the completion of the internship

• No experience necessary!

• Resources and mentorship

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 May 21st 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?
7/7/25-7/11/25
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

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 2025 PacTrans-WSDOT Summer High School Transportation Camps.

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.

http://www.museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/

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.  

http://www.agcbio.com/

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

Butterfly Pediatrics

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. 

https://www.campblazefirecamp.org/

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

Check out the pre-college programs offered by Carnegie Mellon University.

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Programs

Experience what it's like to be a college student for seven transformative weeks. You'll get a true taste of college life as you thrive in an academically rigorous environment and engage with fellow high school and college students in and out of the classroom. 

Harvard Summer School for High School Students

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 July 6 - August 1, 2025

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’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.

Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program for High School Students

Young adults ages 14-21 interested in learning more about law enforcement, participating in community events and police training. It also is a great way for high schoolers to fulfill their community service hours, however it is a large time commitment.

www.kingcountypoliceexplorers.org

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. 

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. 

Microsoft High School Internship

This annual educational program gives high school students behind-the-scenes access to the fashion industry. To join the Nordstrom fashion ambassador program, you must be starting your junior or senior year in high school and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the United States. 

https://shop.nordstrom.com/content/fashion-ambassador

Camp Patterson seeks volunteers ages 14+ to help with our special campers for a minimum commitment of two weeks. Counselor training is provided. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 425-257-8300 ext. 2

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.

https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/

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) 

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.

https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/r/regional-medical-center/donate-and-volunteer/volunteer/summer-opportunities/high-school-summer-program

• 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.

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).

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. 

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates

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.

Stanford Summer Programs for High School Students

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 Nursing Summer Symposium

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.  

Robinson Center Website

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. 

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

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.

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

Check out these upcoming summer opportunities:

425.261.4395

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.

Contact:  doit@uw.edu or 206.685.3648

Below is a link to TIPS (Teens in Public Service).  This is a local organization that connects teenagers with local, paid internships at various non-profit organizations.  

https://teensinpublicservice.org/tips-mission

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.

Questions?
Dan Olson, Research Analyst
UDOC High School Summer Program
Email: Dan Olson
Phone: 206 543 9733

Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP)

9 Sunday Afternoons (4pm to 7pm PST) – June 7th to August 2nd

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 18th, 2025

Questions? – Contact us at info@impactinternships.org. Impact Internships is an independent 501c3 non-profit not affiliated with any academic institution.

Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)

9 Saturday Afternoons: June 7th to August 2nd 

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 2025, 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?

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 18, 2025

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 19, 2025.

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:  spa@psrc.org

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 

• paid positions at $20 per hour 

• transportation stipend

• food stipend

• $5,000 scholarship

• 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

• Runs 8 weeks starting July 10, 2023

• Students commit to work 12hrs/week, 3days/week

• 1 in-person day in Bothell, Washington (transportation stipend)

• 2 remote work days per week (laptop provided for students to keep)

• We will provide a food stipend for the students, even when working from home.

• We are offering up to three internships

• The internship comes with a $5,000 scholarship upon completion in addition to the $20/hr pay and stipends.

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!