A World of Choices

With 18 pre-college & youth programs to choose from, we're confident that you'll find what you're looking for. To view a full program description just click on any program title below.

Pre-College Programs

High School Honors Program
A 6-week program that offers talented high school students a rich environment for personal growth through academic achievement, interaction with motivated faculty, and exposure to the city of Boston.

Research Internship in Science & Engineering
Provides academically motivated rising high school seniors with the opportunity to conduct university-level research in state-of-the-art laboratories, under the guidance of a Boston University research mentor.

Institute for TV, Radio and Production
A 5-week program for high school students interested in the many aspects of TV studio production, video field production, filmmaking, broadcast journalism, and radio programming.

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists
A 6-week program designed to encourage motivated high school students to explore the world of mathematics in a community of peers, counselors, research mathematicians, and visiting scientists.

SummerLab
A 1-week program that enables motivated high school students to develop a deeper understanding of the basic techniques and concepts related to DNA science.

Summer Challenge Program
An ideal opportunity for high school students to preview college life and coursework in a non-competitive setting. Students can participate in two seminars in the area of their choice.

Summer Preview Program
An opportunity for rising high school freshman and sophomores to enroll in one, non-credit seminar, choosing from four exciting subjects.

Summer Theatre Institute
A 5-week program for serious and mature high school students who wish to test their artistic abilities in a professional training environment.

Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)
An outstanding educational opportunity for talented high school artists to immerse themselves in music and learn from distinguished professionals; 2–6 week program.

Upward Bound
A federally funded, college-preparatory program for potential first-generation and low-income Boston Public High School students.

Visual Arts Summer Institute
A 4-week, portfolio-building program that prepares high school students for college-level. Focuses on drawing, painting and sculpting.

Youth Programs

U-Design
Get hands-on laboratory and workshop experience that gives you the opportunity to learn about science and technology by engaging in the real work of scientists and engineers.

Summer School Vacation Camp
A 2-week program created to help parents provide quality vacation time during summer break. Activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and more.

Swimsport Camp
A 2-week program offering swimming, sailing, tennis, basketball, tumbling, and other activities designed for instructional and recreational play.

Children's Reading Program
Choose from eight different reading skills and speed reading programs each emphasizing lessons in reading skills and comprehension.

Summer Reading and Writing Clinic
The Boston University School of Education Reading and Writing Clinic provides diagnostic assessment and intensive, individualized and small-group tutoring to elementary school students who are experiencing difficulty learning to read and write.

Apprenticeship Dance Program
Under the guidance of professional dancers and college interns, sixteen teen age apprentices will create a 45 minute dance performance and go "on tour" to day camps in the Greater Boston area.