The very name, Colorado, invokes contrast and ecological, geological, and climatological diversity. The defining landscape patterns that emerge are interwoven and complex. This class is an invitation to experience and explore the rich natural history of the Pike’s Peak Region, from the eastern plains to the alpine meadows. On a large scale, the landscape is dominated by mountains and vast horizons. But to get to know the distinctiveness of Colorado, we must get to know the micro scale. This field-focused class will define climate zones in the Pike’s Peak Region: from grasslands to woodlands to montane to subalpine to alpine. We will journey together from eastern El Paso County to the top of Pikes Peak and the Continental Divide. Along the way, we will learn how to visually map the geology, ecology, and microclimates in which we live.

An exciting summer camp experience full of science, engineering and math awesomeness, with STEM opportunities that allow high school juniors or seniors to reach into robotics, or do cool things like brew biodiesel or make a machine from scratch.

Advanced Studio Concepts gives students the opportunity for a focused studio experience that reflects the dynamic environment of MIAD's First-Year Experience. Students are challenged to ask deep questions about the nature of contemporary art and design, media, materials, influences and processes. Students craft answers that they feel are important to their visual identity and focus on new ways of seeing, thinking, creating and communicating. Inquiry and research-based modes of teaching help students connect and contextualize the work they create.

Spend a week at Saint Mary’s College exploring the world of community organizing, politics, and leadership through our Dialogue and Democracy Summer Institute—an overnight program for high school girls who want to lead change and constructively use their voice for good. Ever wonder what it takes to argue a case, influence a policy, or change the conversation? At Dialogue and Democracy, you’ll learn how to use your voice to make things happen. Campers will learn the building blocks for constructive dialogue, develop skills for effective communication, and practice exercising these skills with peers and members of the local community. Campers will also get a taste of what a career in politics and community leadership is like. During the week, campers will work closely with Saint Mary’s students and professors as they develop and refine their dialogue skills, engage in hands-on learning, and build relationships with peers. Campers will also experience what campus life is like at Saint Mary’s College as they sleep in dorms, eat in the dining hall, and attend sessions in campus classrooms.

Do you have a passion for helping and caring for others? This week-long overnight program is designed for high school girls interested in a career in the health sciences industry. Campers will get hands-on experience working in the College’s state-of-the-art healthcare simulation lab, as well as have the opportunity to tour South Bend’s Memorial Hospital and have a chance to learn from the MedFlight Emergency Transport team. Campers will also work with the American Red Cross to become CPR certified. During the week, campers will work closely with Saint Mary’s students and professors as they begin their training in the health science field. Lessons and guest speakers will cover a range of topics across all areas of the industry, allowing campers to explore a variety of healthcare careers. Campers will also experience what campus life is like at Saint Mary’s College as they sleep in dorms, eat in the dining hall, and attend sessions in campus classrooms.

Summer fun starts HERE! Our camps keep kids moving, laughing, learning, and making memories all summer long. Let the adventures begin! Open play, crafts, themed games and activities, obstacle courses, quiet time, snack time, and more!

Summer fun starts HERE! Our camps keep kids moving, laughing, learning, and making memories all summer long. Let the adventures begin! Open play, crafts, themed games and activities, obstacle courses, quiet time, snack time, and more!

Enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) for ages 15–18 at the nation's most influential art and design school! Guided by our faculty of professional artists, students develop a body of work that will give them a competitive advantage in their applications for higher education programs in art and design.

Enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) for ages 15–18 at the nation's most influential art and design school! Guided by our faculty of professional artists, students develop a body of work that will give them a competitive advantage in their applications for higher education programs in art and design.

What is wilderness? The American West tells its own story, and over the course of a week in Santa Fe, students will encounter authors of nature and wilderness, as well as investigate the rich landscape right outside their doors. Authors include Wordsworth, Maclean, Thoreau, Twain, Cather, and Goethe. We will ask such questions as: What is the relationship between civilization and nature? Is the human being a part of or apart from nature? How do we sensuously and temporally experience our environment? What does wilderness mean historically in America and to American identity? Why do we care about conservation? Is it possible to conserve the wild?

Pre-College Study Abroad: Rome is an exciting program that invites students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 to travel to Rome, Italy to experience what life would be like as an undergraduate student at Temple University Rome. Home to one of the oldest and most prestigious US university programs in Italy, Temple University Rome prepares students to become global citizens by equipping them with enhanced cross-cultural, linguistic, analytic, and problem-solving skills. Through this unique 10-day program, you will learn from Temple Rome faculty as a member of a small group of American and international students, using Rome itself as your classroom. You'll explore Italy's past, present, and future through interdisciplinary, hands-on lessons and activities and discover why Rome is known as the Eternal City. This program allows you to survey multiple topics, with workshops that change each day. Topics may include Italian history, Italian art and architecture, Italian language, Roman mythology, the Mafia in modern Italy, photography, environmental sustainability, food culture, and international business. Workshops (with the exception of Italian language) are taught in English by multi-lingual Temple Rome professors.

Students will explore finding their unique voices as artists through Texas State’s innovative teaching methods.

Welcome to Engineering of Music! Engineering plays a vital role in multiple facets of music creation and delivery – from the design of the instrument, to the room it is performed in, to the technology used for recording, mixing, and reproduction. The Engineering of Music program offers exposure to the engineering process, exploration of multiple intersections between music and engineering, and perspective on meaningful career paths that can integrate academic and extracurricular interests. It is designed with a wide range of students in mind, without any required prior knowledge of engineering, physics, music, or musical instruments. Curiosity and creativity are the only prerequisites!

The Tufts Pre-College International Relations Program immerses rising high school juniors and seniors in the dynamic world of global affairs. In just two weeks, you’ll analyze, debate, and solve pressing international issues—from conflict and trade to public health and diplomacy—alongside peers and Tufts’ world-class faculty.

Join Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life for a two-week, hands-on summer program designed for students who want to build leadership skills and drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Through interactive workshops and collaborative projects, you’ll analyze systemic social issues, develop civic strategies, and emerge as a confident leader ready to inspire others.