Summer break can be the perfect time to discover new experiences, friends, and passions. Below is a list of opportunities to explore a career you may be interested in, volunteer, or even study abroad. These opportunities can boost your college application by adding unique experience, and you could meet potential references.
IP/PiPES Summer Programs
Experience life as a student at the University of Tennessee while also visiting science and engineering labs. Transportation and meals are provided during this three-day summer program. Applications will be available in your school in February, and the program will be held in June. The camp is only open to students at our IP/PiPES schools.
Design Matters! Camp
Interested in architecture and design? This week-long camp offers high school students the opportunity to experience what it is like as a design student at the University of Tennessee. For an additional cost, students may stay overnight in a residence hall.
The University of Tennessee Kids U programs
Kids U provides a microbiology and forensic science summer camp for teens. These camps are held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Check the website for summer camp dates.
AIM – Accounting and Information Management Academy
Explore the different careers possible through accounting at this four-day residential program at the University of Tennessee. This program provides financial assistance, but students must have a 3.0+ GPA.
Engineering Volunteers for Tenth Graders
This is an opportunity for rising sophomores to spend a week exploring chemistry and engineering careers while staying in a residence hall at the University of Tennessee.
High School Introduction to Engineering Systems for Twelfth Graders
The Tickle College of Engineering provides an opportunity for rising seniors to explore engineering and campus life at the University of Tennessee. This is a week-long residential program, but there are some academic requirements to apply.
Business Education for Talented Students
BETS is a 10-day residential program at the University of Tennessee that provides students with the opportunity to explore the various fields of business. This program provides financial assistance for students with a 3.0+ GPA.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
Tremont offers three different camp experiences for ages 13-17, but all of them include being surrounded by nature while also learning about the environment. These camps are one week long and offered at different times throughout June and July.
Ciee – High School Study Abroad
Step far outside your comfort zone this summer by choosing from the diverse programs that Ciee has to offer. You can gain college credits or international community service hours while exploring the world. There are possible scholarships available on their website.