(Free!!) (9th-12th Graders)
Explore how women across the spectrum of race, class, and sexuality exercised power and effected change. Be a digital changemaker and learn how to use HTML and CSS to design, code, and build your own websites to share powerful stories about women in history.

Program runs: July 21-25th (10am-3pm ET) Location: West 77th St & Central Park West

General Tech Scholars Info// Application Guide // Game Design Application Link

(Paid!!) (9th-12th Grade)

Summer 2025 STEM Program at The City College of New York includes hands-on learning, academic credit, and even stipends—all while experiencing life on a college campus!

Program Dates: July 7 – August 7, 2025
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Perks: Snacks & supplies included!

When you apply, be sure to pick your top 3 courses: Intro to Financial Management, App Development & Entrepreneurship, Modern & Quantum Physics, Intro to Electrical Engineering (Robotics), Algebra & Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus I, Intro To Electrical Engineering, Intro to Game Programming, English Dialog Through Philosophy, General Chemistry

Program Flyer // CCNY STEM Summer Website // Application Link

(FREE!!) (Current 9th-11th Graders)
Explore how to turn your passion for music into a possible profession in this hands-on summer program that includes music production and field trips to venues and sound production studios!!

Program Details: July 7 - August 1, 2025 (Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm) All graduates will be invited to participate in events next school year and invite-only College Now Courses in your 11th-12th grade year.

Sound Thinking NYC is a program of the CUNY Creative Arts Team and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, in partnership with NY is Music.

Sound Thinking Flyer // More Program Info // Application Link

(PAID! $16.50/hour) (Current 10th-11th Graders) No Prior Experience Necessary.
Park Avenue Armory is looking for high school interns to be part of the PAID Youth Summer Corps program. The Youth Corps is a group of NYC public high school students who are immersed in the art and creative processes of the Armory’s artists through project-oriented internships that provide job and career training, leadership development, and essential communication and life skills.

Dates: July 7th- August 14th (Mon.-Thursdays from 10:30am-4:30pm)

Park Armory General Info // Application Link

(Free!!) (9th-12th Grade)

Collaborate with other teens to create a season of The New York Historical's teen podcast: Through Fresh Eyes. Hone your skills in script writing, recording, and editing as you research art and history. Interview an artist or an expert on your topic and create your own podcast episode!

Pick One Session (Must attend all 5-days):
Session 1 Runs: July 7th - July 11th (M-F 10am-4pm)
Session 2 Runs: Aug 18th- Aug 22nd (M-F 10am-4pm)
Location: West 77th St & Central Park West

General Information // Application Guide // Application Link

(PAID!!) (Current 9th-12th Grade)

The Bell is hosting a three-week summer podcasting academy that offers immersive, hands-on training that students use to create their own podcast episodes! This is perfect if you’re interested in journalism, audio production, or storytelling! Dates, Times & Location: August 4th-22nd Weekdays 10am-3pm at The Bell's office in lower Manhattan.

What exactly will I do? Work alongside industry professtionals & learn audio journalism skills (interviewing, script writing, audio recording, editing & marketing) What will I get out of it? One professionally produced podcast episode (great for future applications or resumes,) $500 stipend, & future opportunities at The Bell!

Program Details Here // Application Link Here

(Free!) (9th-12th Grade) Young Women interested & excited about Law, Criminal Justice, or Government Careers!

Scales of Justice Academy is a unique and special legal education academy for young women in 9-12th grades! This 2-week program is free and will be in-person at Fordham University Law School: 150 W 62nd Street, New York NY.

Heads Up: You’ll need a letter of recommendation from a teacher AND a personal statement. Please see Charan in Room 406 for guidance on what to include in your personal statement!

Program Dates: July 14th - July 25th (Mon-Fri from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Full attendance is required.

Learn More About Scales of Justice// Download Application// Email all application materials to: scalesofjusticeacademy@gmail.com

(Ages 12-18) (Must enroll in Civil Air Patrol)
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a non-profit civilian program of the U.S. Air Force. As a CAP cadet, you will participate in a year-round program where you fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape and push yourself to new limits. The program transforms youth into dynamic citizens and aerospace leaders through four elements: leadership, aerospace, fitness and character. 

General Information // Eligibility FAQ’s // Parent Info Page

(PAID!!) (Ages 13-25 years old)

National Queer Theater is seeking a group of talented 13-25 year olds [actors, singers, dancers, and deep thinkers] to participate in a four day developmental workshop for a new musical play. During the workshop, students will get to try on roles and songs from the show, share their own insights on the characters, and foster queer community dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ voices throughout history.  Learn more about the new play here!

Workshop Dates: June 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th at the Hetrick-Martin Institute (2 Astor Place, New York, NY) from 4:30-6:30pm.  Attendance for all 4 dates is required. Payment will be minimum wage!

If you’re interested, please fill out this quick google form linked below as soon as possible, and we’ll be in touch about a potential group info session/callback date and any next steps!

Submit Your Interest Form Here

(Free!!) (10th-12th Graders)

Vaughn College’s Computer Engineer Summer Academy is ideal for anyone with a desire to pursue a future careers in cybersecurity or information technology. This 3-week academy will cover four topics: Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity, and Research

Classes are in-person at Vaughn College (Flushing, Queens) July 14 to August 1, 2025 (Mon-Fri) from 10am-4pm with a lunch break.

Program Details Here // Application Link Here

(PAID) (Current 10th & 11th Graders) America On Tech is excited to be hosting our FREE, 3-week hybrid program where you will learn about the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence. This program will help you develop knowledge, skills, and mindsets for understanding AI.

Helpful Program Details:
— Hybrid program (in-person attendance is required for 2 workshops and everything else is virtual!)
— No prior coding experience required
— $500 stipend upon completion (students must attend all sessions to complete the program)

*Sessions run Mon-Thursday 11:00am-3:00pm and there are two cycles to choose from: Cycle 1:June 30 - July 17 OR Cycle 2: July 28 - August 14.

Tech360 Program Flyer // Full Program Details // Application Link Here

(Earn Community Service Hours!)
As a Discovery Guide, you will engage zoo visitors in fun, educational activities throughout the park; assist with education programs; and support wildlife and the environment through WCS campaigns. There are many exciting opportunities for you to take advantage of, and opportunities to grow within the program throughout the seasons.

Additional Perks! Earn school community service hours, discount on food and retail items, complimentary admission to all WCS Zoos & Aquarium while you are volunteering.

Learn More Here // Volunteer Guide FAQs // Application Link Here

(Free!!) (Current 9-11th Graders!) Vanguard has been given EARLY ACCESS to this amazing program!!

Urban Arts College offers a FREE multi-year college-preparatory Game Design program where students learn to code in C# with the Unity3D engine, work with experienced instructors and play games & connect with fellow gamers!

📅 Program Details: Monday July 7 - Friday August 15 (6 weeks) 10am-5pm (Monday-Friday) Virtual or in-person classes available. In-person classes are on 19th street near Union Square. NBC News station visited last year’s summer program - see what it was like here!!

Game Design Summer Flyer // Full Summer Program Details Here // Application Link Here//

(PAID!!) (Current Freshman & Sophomores!!)

Artslife is a paid, six-week summer internship program for 10 rising sophomores and juniors who live in New York City and are currently enrolled in a New York City public or charter high school.

It combines art and design with leadership training, museum studies, and community engagement. Get exposed to museum careers and go behind the scenes at MAD, create digital content for the museum, take field trips to other cultural institutions in New York, and collaborate with other teens from around the city!

General Info Here // Application Link Here

(Saturdays!!) (Current 9th-11th Graders) The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a year-long Saturday program for high school students who have a strong interest in the sciences and mathematics.

Classes are Saturdays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Columbia University throughout the academic year. Courses are primarily in the physical, chemical, biological, behavioral, and computing sciences; and instructors are scientists and mathematicians who are actively engaged in research at the University.

Program cost is $350/semester. NOTE: Fee waivers may be available for students with documented financial hardships. Funds are granted after you’ve fully applied (so you won’t know until you’ve applied.)

Full Program Details // Application Link

(Free!) (Current 9th-12th young women and gender expansive students)

Summer Institute is an award-winning 6-week summer program where participants explore their own leadership skills and build a strong community with other Nashers…because at Sadie Nash we believe that all young women and gender-expansive youth are leaders NOW!

Participate in workshops about identity, social justice, leadership, and other topics to foster critical thinking and a sense of community! Attend field trips! Meet accomplished women & gender expansive leaders!

More Info About Summer Institute // Application Link Here

(Free!!) (Current 9th-11th Graders)

CUNY First Impressions Youth Legal Collaborative is excited to invite high school scholars to apply to our 2025 Summer Institute. High school students should review the attached flyer for admission and program criteria. We will welcome thirty-five students to attend the program held at CUNY School of Law.  

Program Details:
July-August 2025 (4-weeks) Mondays-Thursdays and lunch is provided. Applicants must have a 70 GPA or higher to be accepted into the program.

Program Flyer // More Info Here // Application Link //

(FREE!!) (10th-12th Grade of all gender identities)
A Perry Outreach Program (POP) is a one-day career exploration for high school students of all gender identities who are interested in careers in orthopedic surgery, engineering or both. Participants in a POP event will complete six hands-on mock surgeries and learn directly from local medical professionals & engineers.

Apply to attend the next POP event at NYU on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00am - 3:30pm!!

POP Event Flyer // Program FAQ’s // Application Link

(Free!!) (Girls/Non-binary 9th-12th Graders!!)

Girls Who Code has two different virtual summer programs available! No experience required to participate. Learn About Girls Who Code

Program Options:
*Virtual Immersion Program: Live virtual classes tolearn game design using 5p.js (javascript.) See Program Dates Here

*Pathways Program: Self-paced virtual coding classes in Cybersecurity, Data Science, AI, or Web Development. June 30th-August 8th.

Girls Who Code Website // Virtual Summer Program Details Here // Application Here // FAQ’s Here

(Free) (Ages 15-22)

Ever wonder how a political campaign operates? Keith Powers is running for Manhattan Borough President and his campaign is offering the KP for BP Fellowship for students ages 15 and up!

Program Details:
All students ages 15+ are eligible & the fellowship begins ASAP and ends on Election Day, June 24th 2025. Fellows will engage in petitioning, canvassing, phone banking, and visibility (communication) efforts. Special projects like social media, youth outreach, public speaking and more are available too!

KP’s Campaign Website // Fellowship Flyer // Application Link Here

(PAID!!) (Current 10th & 11th Graders)

This paid fellowship takes place in the heart of Chelsea and offers a unique opportunity for Teen Fellows to learn from a variety of curators, artists, and arts professionals. During the four-week program, Teen Fellows will learn about the many career opportunities available in the contemporary art world, from curator to educator, gallerist to art handler. The program will culminate with presentations of the Fellows’ independent written research with the larger arts community at the Foundation.

Program Info:
2.5 hours of weekly homework and $1089.00 stipend at the end of the program!

Read Full Program Info // Application Here

(Tuition-Free!!) (9th-12th Grade)

FilmLaunch by SOCAPA City Cinema is a 3-week fully-funded summer film-making opportunity for students any skill level!! Apply by March 15th for early decision!

FilmLaunch students will embark on a journey through the rich legacy of cinematic storytelling, exploring early film history to the digital media of today. The course emphasizes how stories can drive change in the world, analyzing works from revolutionary filmmakers, especially those rooted in New York City! As the storytellers of tomorrow, you will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on technical film-making, culminating in a collaborative project where you will work in teams to write, direct, and produce a short film together.

Program Schedule is Second Session:
Monday July 21 – August 8, 2025 and classes are held Monday through Friday from 10:30am - 4:30pm.

Learn more about SOCAPA & FilmLaunch // Application for FilmLaunch

(PAID!!) (Current 10th & 11th Graders)
Learn how to break into the media and entertainment industry with The Hearst High School Media Internship at The Paley Center for Media! Don’t s this 5-week, paid, best-in-class media-focused summer internship.

Accepting applications now through April 12th, for the 2025 program. Paid position ($16.50/hr) and Metro Cards provided. *Letter of recommendation needed.

Hearst Media Internship Information // Application Link Here

(PAID!) (Current 10th or 11th Graders)

Vera Justice Scholars will learn about a different stage of the criminal justice system. They will cover the history of the criminal justice system in the United States, life before prison (prosecution), life during prison (incarceration) and life after prison (release) in order to understand the entire chronology of incarceration.

Program Dates: July 28th - August 22nd (Mon-Fri from 9:30am-3:00pm) Scholars will be paid $340 per week.

Learn More About Vera Here // Application Link

(FREE!) (Current 9th-12th Graders!!)

Bossgirls is a summer entrepreneurship program from the Zahn Innovation Center at The City College of New York (CCNY) for high school (current 9th-12th graders) girls and nonbinary students.

If you’ve ever thought about running your own business, inventing something new, or being part of a movement to create change in the world, Bossgirls is for you!

Program Details:
June 30th-July 31st (Mon-Thurs) from 10:30am-1:30pm.

More Info Here // Application Here

(PAID!!) (9th-11th Graders!!) BioBus, Inc. seeks high school students with a passion for science exploration, and an interest in gaining research and teaching experience. Interns will receive training and mentorship by research scientists, while developing their own independent projects using research-grade microscopes.

Check out the 4 different Internship Programs: Read BioBus Internship Descriptions!

Internships start with orientation this summer with paid work through the 2024/25 school year! Info Application

(Free Scholarship Program) (Current Juniors)

Top colleges and universities are looking for students who have excelled academically despite financial hardship, and they partner with QuestBridge to find students like you. If you are a high-achieving high school junior from a low-income background, the College Prep Scholars Program can equip you with knowledge, confidence, and resources to connect with the nation's most sought-after colleges.

Eligibility:
- High school juniors studying at U.S. high schools regardless of citizenship
- Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered
- Strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
- Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets

Full Program Details // Application Here// Info on Application Process

(PAID!) (Current 10th-12th Graders Who Live In Manhattan)

The Manhattan District Attorney’s High School Internship Program is a rigorous five-week internship that provides students with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in workshops and discussions, participate in a mock trial program, develop professionalism in an office setting, and more. Interns will be paid minimum wage.

Eligibility:
- Applicants must live in Manhattan
- Must commit to attending the full five-week session from June 30, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (in-person Monday through Friday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Application Requirements:
- One-page resume
- 300-word essay discussing your interest in criminal justice (for example, you may submit an essay discussing what “one standard of justice for all” means to you)

Program Information Here // Application Here

(PAID!) (9th-12th Graders) Six-week paid internship with various School Authorty Construction. SIP is designed to expose students to careers in various industries including but not limited to architecture, engineering, construction management, information technology, business, and public administration.

Program Highlights:

• Students receive career exposure and guidance.

• Access to workshops, a design challenge and panel discussions.

• Students are paid $16.50 an hour for 30 hours a week during the six-week internship.

• College supervisor support who monitors their internship to ensure it’s moving smoothly.

General Info // Application Here // Application Guide // Letter of Rec Form