Summer Programs Spotlight
Dear DVD Families,
Here is a list of a few Summer Programs your student may be interested in. Summer Programs are an opportunity to experience life on a college campus or career-related field while updating your resume. Application due dates are listed and other information can be found using the program’s website:
UCLA’s Summer Math and Science Honors Program, SMASH (Application due March 1st):
Program Cost: Free
The Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is a free of cost, STEM-intensive college preparatory program for underrepresented high school students of color.SMASH boasts a rigorous 5-week, 3-year summer, fully residential STEM enrichment program which provides access to STEM coursework and access to mentors, role models, and support networks of students of color.
Website: http://www.lpfi.org/programs/smash/
UCLA’s Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program (Application due March 2nd):
Program Fee: $500
The Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program is an intense, one-week, primarily educational program incorporating medical guest speakers and hospital-related tours and activities giving the Summer Scholar an involved sense of working within the field of medicine. This is not a “summer camp-like” program and housing accommodations are not included.
Website: https://www.uclahealth.org/volunteer/pre-med-summer-scholar-westwood
Girls Who Code (Application due March 16th):
Cost: Free
Free 7-Week Summer Programs For Current 10th and 11th Grade Girls to Learn Coding and Get Exposure to Tech Jobs
Website: https://girlswhocode.com/summer-immersion-programs/
SCI-Arc’s Design Immersion (Application due May 15th)
Need based Scholarships are available.
SCI-Arc’s Design Immersion Days (DID) is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school sophomores and juniors of varying backgrounds to the academic and professional world of design and architecture.
Website: https://sciarc.edu/admissions/apply/design-immersion-days
For other activities, check out this information sheet: Miscellaneous Summer Activities
Thanks,
The College Counseling Team