Enrichment Opportunities

Search local and national opportunities for high school students to explore their interests, build their resume, and visit college campuses. For information sharing purposes only; NPX does not endorse these programs.

Summer Camp & Pre-college Programs
Volunteer Opportunities & Internships

We encourage you to “test the waters” by exploring enrichment and volunteer opportunities related to your major of interest. Pay close attention to application/registration deadlines. Please contact College Counseling to access your transcript, letters of recommendation, or essay feedback. These activities can be a great way to gain experience, build your resume and write a better “why this major” essay for college applications.

Business

ASU Camp Cronkite, Downtown Phoenix campus
Camp Cronkite, a residential summer enrichment media camp, allows high school students to dive head-first into media at the Cronkite School. Participants explore numerous fields within journalism and mass communication, such as sports journalism, broadcast journalism, and digital marketing.
Session 1: Sports Media program dates June 8 – 13 ($899; scholarships available)
Session 2: Media program dates June 15 – 20 ($799; scholarships available)

Application deadline: April 1
https://cronkite.asu.edu/community/high-school-programs/camps/

ASU Fleischer Scholars Program, Tempe campus
Use and provide feedback on a new mobile app, guided by an AI tutor, Captain Success. The program AI tutor is designed to inspire, guide and support students through a gamified learning system and model that encourages creative, strategic thinking — and assists students in developing an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset.
Program dates: June 9 – 13

Registration deadline: March 15 (free program!)
https://asu.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=2N7qMktNmHkECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

ASU Logic, Leadership & Life Skills, Tempe campus
Hosted at Arizona State University, the Logic, Leadership, and Life Skills summer camp for teens is the only place where students can complete licensed professional development training. We’ve taken college-level curriculum and turned it into a fun and interactive 4-day youth camp.

Registration deadline: April 20 (scholarships available)
https://leadaz.org/2025-arizona-youth-summer-camps/

AZYouthForce
Contribute to your community by learning about and working in a local business. AZYouthforce trains and connects Valley teens to be successful in paid internships with diverse employers located throughout the Valley.
https://azyouthforce.org/current-internships/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Data Science Camp
In this camp, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines; you’ll be diving deep into the mathematical and computational foundations that make data science tick.
Program dates: July 20 – 25

Registration deadline: until seats are filled
https://www.enrole.com/eraucamps/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=PR0625-DATA-F1&courseId=DATA&categoryId=9AC49D68

University of Arizona Business Careers Awareness Program
EY, an international public accounting firm, teamed up with the UA to provide students who are under-represented in college business classes with an opportunity to explore business careers, learn about UA, and become involved in the Eller community. BCAP participants will be ready to launch into college with confidence and connections.
Program dates: June 1 – 6 residential

Registration deadline: March 2
https://eller.arizona.edu/departments-research/schools-departments/accountancy/bcap

Additionally, explore opportunities to volunteer at a local business firm or shadow a business professional currently working in the field!

Fine Arts

Note: many fine arts and architecture programs require portfolio submission. Begin assembling your favorite pieces now and ask to take Studio Art IV in the fall semester.

Camp Taliesin West
Half-day and day campus featuring architecture, interior design, urban planning and photography. Program dates vary.

Registration deadline: until seats are filled ($240-400/camp; scholarships available)
https://franklloydwright.org/camp/

ASU Camp Broadway, Tempe campus
Camp Broadway is for kids aged 10–17 who love theater. It helps them build confidence, character, and presentation skills through group performances.
Program dates: June 16 – 20

Registration deadline: until seats are filled
https://www.asugammage.com/community/community-programs/camp-broadway

ASU Camp Cronkite, Downtown Phoenix campus
Camp Cronkite, a residential summer enrichment media camp, allows high school students to dive head-first into media at the Cronkite School.
Session 1: Sports Media program dates June 8 – 13 ($899; scholarships available)
Session 2: Media program dates June 15 – 20 ($799; scholarships available)

Application deadline: April 1
https://cronkite.asu.edu/community/high-school-programs/camps/

ASU Digital Culture Summer Institute, Tempe campus
Open to students of all levels of experience, we offer a variety of interdisciplinary classes infused with ideas and practices from the arts, music, digital media, computer science, technology and engineering.

Check back in March for details and registration information (TBA)
https://summer.digitalculture.asu.edu/

ASU Popular Music Camp, Downtown Phoenix campus
Discover the art of performance, songwriting, production, engineering and music entrepreneurship at ASU’s Popular Music Program summer camp.

Registration deadline: until seats are filled ($1,100 commuter/$1,600 residential; scholarships available)
https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/resources/summer/middle-high-school/popular-music-summer-camp

ASU Summer Art Camps, Tempe campus
These four- and five-day camps—which are open to students with all levels of experience—reflect a wide variety of studio art practices and provide students with an art immersion experience. Topics include comics to stop motion animation to painting portraits and more! Program dates vary.

- Comics and Storyboards
- Stop Motion Animation
- Painting Portraits
- Clay Camp
- Pop Culture Still Life Painting
- Figures in Motion
- Graphic Design Through the Art of Screenprinting
- Art Under the Microscope
- Through the Lens: The Art of Analog Photography
- Carve, Stamp and Print: An Exploration through Printmaking
- Art of Woodworking

Registration deadline: until seats are filled ($450-550/camp; scholarships available)
https://art.asu.edu/resources/summer/art-camps

ASU Young Adult Writing Program, Tempe campus
A component of the Central Arizona Writing Project, YAWP (Young Adult Writing Program) is designed to offer young writers a non-evaluative environment in which to explore the power of writing.

Registration deadline: May 23 for session 1; June 6 for session 2 ($325/session)
https://english.asu.edu/yawp

NAU Curry Summer Music Camp
The NAU Curry Summer Music Camp is back again for our 5-day, musical mountain experience for choir, band, and orchestra students from Arizona and all around the Southwestern United States.
Program dates: June 17 – 21

Registration deadline: May 9 ($370 commuter – $635 residential)
https://nau.edu/music/programs-events/community-outreach/curry-summer-music-camp/

Scottsdale Artists’ School
Scottsdale Artists’ School offers weekly classes and workshops for everyone from the absolute beginner to the professional artist. The School’s programs are taught by working, professional artists who are also experienced instructors.
https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org

Shemer Art Center, Phoenix
Youth classes at the Shemer Art Center offer creative learning opportunities for young artists ages 6 – 17, after school, during school breaks, and over the summer!
https://shemerartcenter.org/happenings/youth-classes/

Additionally, explore opportunities to shadow an architect or conduct an informational interview with an artist currently working in the field!

Law

Arizona Governor’s Youth Commission
The Governor’s Youth Commission (GYC) is a council under the GOYFF that aims to encourage high school students in grades 10-12 from all 15 counties in Arizona to participate in volunteerism and service learning. Through these activities, the GYC aims to promote healthier communities, raise awareness of community issues, and encourage civic participation among the youth.

Application deadline: opens Spring 2025
https://goyff.az.gov/gyc/faq

Southwest Speech & Debate at Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix campus
Southwest Speech and Debate Institute is a not-for-profit camp held on the campus of Arizona State University each summer. SWSDI at ASU brings together some of the best coaches and former competitors from Arizona and states across the country. Our mission is to create not just great competitors, but excellent leaders, and to make that opportunity available for everybody (entering grades 9-12).

Application deadline: May 15 (scholarships available)
https://swsdi.org/

St. John’s College Summer Academy, Santa Fe/Annapolis or Virtual
St. John’s offers two great options for high school students: our on-campus Summer Academy program and our Summer Academy Online Series. The Online Series is ideal for students 14–18 who seek intellectual challenges from anywhere in the world!
Program dates: June 16 – 19 or June 23 – 26

Application deadline: May 1 priority or April 1 for financial aid
https://www.sjc.edu/summer-academy/

Medicine

Arizona State University’s Summer Health Institute
Students who have completed their junior year are eligible to stay for a week on the Downtown Phoenix campus, where they will enjoy an immersive college experience while learning about what it means to be a physician, dentist, physical therapist, optometrist, physician assistant, occupational therapist and health care provider.
Program dates: Camp 1 June 15 – 21 or Camp 2 June 22 – 28

Application deadline: April 1
https://chs.asu.edu/future-students/summer-programs/summer-health-institute

Barrow Neurological Institute High School Summer Internship
This program allows for high school volunteers to participate in hands-on lab work with cutting-edge technology throughout the entire year.

2025 Application closed (check back in January 2026)
https://www.barrowneuro.org/for-physicians-researchers/research/training-programs/high-school-research-program/

Burton Family Foundation Summer Health Institute
Rising Seniors stay for a week on the Downtown Phoenix campus, where they will enjoy an immersive college experience while learning about what it means to be a physician, dentist, physical therapist, optometrist, physician assistant, occupational therapist and health care provider. Participants enjoy three hours of daily simulation at Creighton University School of Medicine with activities like suturing, IVs, intubation and injections.

Complete the interest form; application not yet open
https://chs.asu.edu/future-students/summer-programs/summer-health-institute

Dignity Health Summer Junior Volunteer
At Dignity Health, Junior Volunteers help with various tasks around the hospital, including helping in the nursing areas, answering phones at the information desk, assisting with miscellaneous office duties, making patient beds and helping visitors and patients get around our campus.

Application deadline: February 29
https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/ways-to-give/volunteer-information/junior-volunteer-summer-program

Midwestern Health Careers Institute
Join Midwestern University faculty and students for a FREE 8-day hands-on program to learn about health professions – from Biomedical Sciences to Optometry to Veterinary Medicine!
Program dates: July 10, 11 & July 14 – 19

Application deadline: April 1
https://www.midwestern.edu/community-media/health-careers-institute-az

University of Arizona’s Summer Scrubs
With this program, students will get the opportunity to participate in professional lectures, health-related field trips and hands-on lab experiences. “Scrub in” this summer at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix!

Application deadline: March 3
https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/scrubs

Additionally, explore opportunities to volunteer at a local hospital or shadow a health professional currently working in the field!

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

ASU Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Bootcamp, Tempe campus
Students design, build, and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organizations.
Program dates: June 23 – 27

Registration deadline: April 19
https://outreach.engineering.asu.edu/2022/07/epicsbc/

ASU Robotics Camp, Tempe campus
The program will cover robot construction, visual programming language programming, C# programming, Web programming in Service-Oriented Computing, Phone app programming, and a robotics challenge.
Program dates: June 30 – July 11

Registration deadline: until seats are filled
https://venus.sod.asu.edu/roboticscamp/

ASU Science & Engineering Experience (SCENE), Science lab or field site
Students work in state-of-the art labs at Arizona State University, under the guidance of professors and university students, to answer their own original research questions and compete in regional and national science competitions.

Applications available: May 17 – July 31
https://eoss.asu.edu/access/scene

ASU Summer Engineering Explore (SEE), Tempe campus
Our residential program provides the unique experience of living on campus while participating in hands-on learning activities that emphasize human-centered engineering principles.
Program dates: June 1- 6 (residential)

Registration deadline: April 1
https://outreach.engineering.asu.edu/2022/07/seeasu/

ASU SUCCESS Survey of Computing, Coding & Engineering Software Systems, Polytechnic campus
Each day, participants will experiment with a different field of computing, including AI, Augmented/Virtual Reality, Mobile/Web development, Game development, Embedded Systems, and Cybersecurity.
Program dates: May 27 – 30

Registration deadline: until seats are filled
https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/summer-camps/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Summer Campus
From summer overnight camps to summer day camps, ERAU summer programs introduce the technology of today to the aviators, engineers, and astronauts of tomorrow.

Registration deadline: until seats are filled
https://summercamps.erau.edu/

University of Arizona College of Engineering Summer Camps
For more than 30 years, the Arizona Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) has offered summer outreach programs for rising 9th through 12th graders who want to learn more about engineering – and get a taste of life as a Wildcat! This year, SEA will be offering day camps which are four-days long and bringing back two residential programs.
Program dates: June – July (varied)

Registration deadline: March 28 https://www.engr.arizona.edu/k12/k12_SEA#:~:text=SEA%202024%20Schedule

Check out a list of 20 Top Engineering Camps for High School Students around the US. Additionally, explore opportunities to volunteer at a local engineering firm or shadow an engineer currently working in the field!

Fly-in, Pre-college & Honors Programs

Barrett Summer Scholars
Barrett Summer Scholars is a residential summer enrichment program for academically talented and motivated students. Students participate in the Human Event course (like Humane Letters) and an elective taught by university faculty or staff to prepare them for enrollment and success at ASU and Barrett, the Honors College.
Program dates: June 22 – 25, Polytechnic campus

Application deadline: March 2 ($800/participant; scholarships available)
https://eoss.asu.edu/bss

Explore Fly-in Programs & Diversity Programs
Overnight or multi-day events, often known as Fly-in Programs and Diversity Programs, let you experience campus up close, so you can get to know the students and faculty who bring the college to life. For prospective students, these programs typically occur in the spring of junior year or fall of senior year before you submit your college applications. Please review the criteria and application deadline for each program.

Explore Pre-College Summer Programs
A Pre-college Summer Program is a great opportunity to study a favorite subject, get ahead in your chosen field, or try out something completely new. These programs may take place online or in-person on a college campus. Classic Learning Test (CLT) Partner Colleges also offer a variety of summer programs and some may even offer college credit.

Note: attending a Pre-College Program does not necessarily improve your chances of admission at the participating institution. Please review the criteria and application deadline for each program.

Diversity

ASU Rise Summer Leadership Institute, Tempe campus
The RISE Summer Leadership Institute is a residential career and college readiness program for students entering their junior or senior year in Fall 2025. The program focuses on leadership, college preparation, career exploration, and community engagement. Students will participate in workshops and interactive sessions featuring professionals and educators whose work reflects the history, achievements, and contributions of Black and African American leaders. RISE encourages all students to embrace their strengths and take meaningful steps in their leadership and academic journey.

Priority application deadline: February 26
Application deadline: March 31
https://eoss.asu.edu/summer-program/riseleadershipinstitute

ASU César E. Chávez Leadership Institute, Tempe campus
The César E. Chávez Leadership Institute seeks to improve access to higher education for Arizona high school students entering their junior and senior year by providing a variety of enriching experiences emphasizing leadership development and civic engagement, while advocating for the completion of high school, attending college and educational opportunities at Arizona State University.
Program dates: June 22 – 25 (free registration)

Priority application deadline: February 26
Application deadline: March 31
https://eoss.asu.edu/access/cesar-e-chavez-leadership-institute

ASU Asian Pacific Advocacy, Culture & Education (APACE) Academy, Tempe campus
APACE Academy students engage in activities which help them find connections between their cultural identity, history, and their own professional development. APACE is a space for high school students (entering grades 9 – 12) to make new connections with similarly aged peers, professionals, ASU faculty and students, and community organizations and mentors.
Program dates: June 2 – 5

Application deadline: May 2
https://sst.asu.edu/apace-academy

ASU Inspire, Tempe campus
INSPIRE is a week-long college readiness program for American Indian high school students from Tribal Nations. INSPIRE students will participate in a variety of college going activities that will enhance their academic experience through culturally-relevant learning projects.
Program dates: TBA

Registration TBA
https://eoss.asu.edu/access/programs/summer/inspire