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There are several local opportunities this summer to enrich your learning, prepare for college, or explore a hobby! Visit the websites for each option for more information on schedules, pricing and other details.

Pre-College and Academic Programs

Zoo Teens

  • Must complete an interview

BEST Healthcare Institute

  • High school students

SLU Visiting Scholars Program

  • Juniors and seniors for upcoming school year 
  • Gives students a chance to take college courses and receive college credits

Washington University Pre-College Programs

  • 9th-12th graders
  • Application deadlines and requirements vary by program
  • https://precollege.wustl.edu/fees-scholarships

UMSL Summer Academy 

  • 9th-10th graders 

Maryville University Summer Programs 

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy HealthCare Immersion Program

  • 10th-12th graders

Northwestern University Pre-College Summer Programs

Cornell University Summer Engineering Program

  • Rising high school seniors who are African/Black American, Latino, Native American/Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander and/or first-generation college students are automatically considered for a tuition waiver 
  • Also provide other need-based financial assistance 

Telluride Association Summer Seminar Classes

  • For rising Juniors and Seniors
  • 100% free 

Girls Who Code Virtual Programs

  • For HS students who identify as female or non-binary
  • No previous coding experience required 
  • 100% free

Sleepaway Math Camp

  • 13-18 years old 

Onecity Stories Summer Writing Program

  • 9th-12th graders 

iD Tech and Coding Classes 

  • Ages 7-17

Variety of Summer Pre-College Programs 

Teen Medical Summer Camp

  • Ages 12-15 (also have options for younger students)

Washington University Arts & Sciences Middle School Summer Challenge

Wharton Sports Business Academy

Theater and Arts Camps 

Metro Theater Company Camps

  • Options for 6th-12th graders 
  • Registration opens in early February
    • Scholarship application link opens shortly after general registration 
  • Reach out to karen@metroplays.org (Karen Bain) with any questions about the camp or scholarship opportunities 

COCA Summer Arts Camps

  • K-12

Circus Harmony Summer Camp at City Museum

  • Ages 7-15 
Overnight Camps 

YMCA Sleepaway Camps

  • Ages 8-16

Club Creek Animal Sleepaway Camp (Rolla, MO)

  • Ages 7-17

Overnight Engineering Camps 

  • Ages 13-17 
  • Four campuses across the country (Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, California)

Camp Manitowa Overnight

  • 2nd-9th grade
  • Sleep away camp 
Therapeutic Camps

Camp Encourage 

  • Ages 8-18 
  • Overnight camp for children/youth who are on the autism spectrum
  • Near Kansas City, MO

Camp Courage

  • Camp Courage (ages 6-11)
  • Camp Courage Teens (ages 12-18)
  • Overnight camp for children and youths grieving a death  
Other Camp Options/Databases

Nature Works Internship with Forest Park

  • 9th-12th graders

SLU Summer Programs (Ages 4-19)

  • Registration dates vary by program 

Bayer YMCA Summer Day Camp

  • Ages 13-17
  • Registration now open. The earlier you register, the cheaper it is.

All YMCA Summer Camps

American Camp Association Search Engine

City of St. Louis Summer Camps

  • All ages 
  • Registration varies by camp

City of Bridgeton Teen Camp

  • Ages 12-15 (also have a day camp for ages 5-12)

St. Louis Public Library

  • Camps for kids and teens
  • Free

Many colleges and universities, as well as other organizations, offer opportunities to enrich your studies in any field. If you are looking for something specific not listed here, contact Jennifer Glassmeyer to see if we can help.

As you are completing your college applications and FAFSA, these resources are a starting point for finding additional aid. Please contact Jennifer Glassmeyer at JGlassmeyer@CityAcademySTL.org if you need assistance with any of these platforms or applications.


Scholarship Platforms
  • College Bound Village
    • Be sure to follow their page on Facebook, as they are always posting new scholarships and helpful information.

Other Scholarship Opportunities

If you are struggling, there are several resources available to you, many at low or no cost.

Crisis Text Line – Text “HOME” to 741741

National Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Mental Health Services
More Information and Other Resources