Pre-College & Summer Programs
Pre-Collegiate Programs are incredible opportunities for students to experience residential college life and possibly earn college credit. Opportunities range from taking an English class to Acting to Archaeology. In addition to Pre-Collegiate programs, many schools and companies offer summer programs or career exploration experiences. These programs are an exciting opportunity to explore potential career paths and/or make connections for later in life. Please take a look at the attached opportunities. Note that this is not an exhaustive list and we will be updating the list as new opportunities arise.
Career Exploration Opportunities
Exploring St. Louis
Exploring is a career exploration program for students 14-20 years old. Exploring pairs students directly with local companies and organizations for career exploration. Youth participate in unique, real-life opportunities to experience various career fields.
Volunteer, LEADERSHIP & Internship Opportunities
St. Louis CAPS
Students have the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on work experience in professional work environments that relate to their academic and career interests, and prepares them for future jobs. The program is also designed to provide employers an opportunity to guide and evaluate future talent. Internships can take a variety of forms including short-stays or project-based, semester-long or summer opportunities. St. Louis CAPS strives to tailor a program that is mutually beneficial for their business partners and students.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program
Healthcare & Medical Opportunities
BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute
UMKC School of Medicine - Summer Scholars Program
STARS
Lab Research at UMSL
Engineering/STEM Opportunities
Missouri S&T Summer Camps
There are great opportunities to explore engineering at these weeklong camps covering a variety of different topics.
Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (U of I - Urbana-Champaign)
University of Missouri-Columbia High School Engineering Camp
Mizzou has a great came to explore a career in engineering.
Junior Internships at the St. Louis Science Center
Exploring St. Louis
Exploring is a career exploration program for students 14-20 years old. Exploring pairs students directly with local companies and organizations for career exploration. Youth participate in unique, real-life opportunities to experience various career fields.
SLU Parks Pre-College Programs
Our pre-college programs are designed to build interest in the fields of engineering and aviation among middle and high school students, and we are constantly adding new programs and events that showcase the field’s exciting possibilities.
Music, Film and ART Opportunities
University of Tulsa - Film Making Camp
UMSL Music Camps
This summer, UMSL is proud to offer three camps for student musicians: a Jazz camp; a Summer Keyboard Camp; Acappellooza Summer; and a String Orchestra Camp!
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Summer Programs
St. Louis ArtWorks 2021 Summer Program Application is officially open! Youth ages 14-19 can apply here: stlartworks.org/apply before the deadline on May 1st. The program dates are June 14- July 30th.