California Camps. The following camp. Santa Clara University Summer Engineering. Art NanoLab is a highly competitive summer program for high school juniors and. Pre-College and Academic Enrichment Programs. For High School Students. Wisconsin Engineering Summer Program. Santa Clara University Campus.

Summer Opportunities: Check back as we'll continually expand these listings. While not comprehensive, these lists offer students and parents ideas of summer learning and explorations opportunities available. Free Search Sites: • - more summer experiences, from academic to leisure activities.

• - search by topic, geography, duration, grade, and cost. • - search by day or residential camps, pre-college, community service, location, and duration. Summer Enrichment Programs: - Pre-college and leadership programs at 6 different college campuses, plus opportunities for summer abroad programs. - Enrichment programs at 8 campuses, each with a different academic and experiential feature such as marine biology and surfing at UCSB, law and government programs at Georgetown, Washington DC, and more. Study abroad also offered. - 4-week residential summer school programs for math and science through the University of California.

These programs are looked upon favorably on UC undergraduate applications. - a 5-week program for students entering junior and senior years. This is a mentorship and leadership-training program for exceptionally bright, low income students with interests in higher education, leadership, and professional careers. - for California residents enrolled in grades eight through twelve may apply for 4-week classes in film, creative writing, visual arts, music, dance, animation, and theatre. Held at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in southern California.

- a 5-week program for high school students. Check other colleges and universities for these types of summer 'pre-college' programs for high school students. (SES) - one week programs for high school students interested in science, math, and engineering. Apply early as these fill quickly. Jump And Jive With Hi-5. - one week summer day camp for high school students. Students must find their own housing, but a message board for housing is available. Also, parents or guardians are welcome to volunteer, but must pass a background check.

Register early as this fills quickly. - Join approximately 250 other high school students on Berkeley's campus for either 6 or 8 week programs. Enjoy courses, activities, and workshops, and earn college credits. - UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television holds 1, 2, and 3 week workshops: Acting for Movies and TV, Digital Film-making, Advanced Play-writing, Animation, or Musical Theater. - Six week intensive scholarship art program. - An amazing aray of offerings: music, engineering, bio-medical, health careers, jazz, math, great books, programming, leadership, performing arts, journalism, law & justice, government, computers, gaming, digital media, and environmental policies. Volunteer Opportunities: (some are year-round) - Volunteer at one of the largest food banks in the nation that connects people to nutritious food.

- Volunteer at an organization that offers a broad range of services to those in need including job training, older adult services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, assistance with food and clothing, and more. - Volunteer at a community organization committed to ensuring that every child and adult are free from poverty.

- Volunteer to be a 'Buddy Coach' where students ages 10+ are matched up to assist, role model, and provide friendship and support to a disabled student as they participate in a stage play. Training and guidance provided. Seasons typically run October through February or April. Applications start in September.

- the state office that manages programs aimed at increasing the number of Californians engaged in service and volunteering. - with job descriptions - Positions for adults and students (12 to 17 years old) who can commit for a minimum of 3 months or for a specific special event or project duration. - volunteer and employment opportunities - Summer camp counselor volunteers and other volunteer opportunities. - a youth-led organization in which creativity, initiative, and multicultural understanding are highly valued - volunteer opportunities for students with interests and backgrounds in science and technology. - volunteers must be 16 or an entering sophomore and able to commit to 50 hours per calendar year.