The application for Teens in Public Service (TIPS) is now open! TIPS provides paid summer internships at nonprofit organizations for high school students passionate about leadership and service. Our internship placements range from museums to nature preserves, food banks, summer camps, and more! 

TIPS interns gain…

• A summer’s worth of impactful work experience
• Exposure to the “behind the scenes” of nonprofit orgs carrying out community-centered work
• Mentorship, networking opportunity, and support from TIPS and their nonprofit supervisors / coworkers

• Up to $3,300 in earnings - all TIPS interns are paid Seattle’s minimum wage, which will be $21.30/hour in 2026. Interns can work a maximum of 160 hours over the summer.

If you are interested in applying, you can access the application here: https://teensinpublicservice.org/apply-to-intern

The 2026 Application is due Monday, March 2nd, 2026

When: April 26th, 2025, from 9am-5pm

Students will have the opportunity to...

1. Network with healthcare professionals, advisors, and students across various career fields such as medicine, PA, dentistry, nursing, biomedical research and more!

2. Connect with Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at UW, graduate school admissions, community organizations in healthcare, and volunteer opportunities at our Resource Fair.

3. Attend workshops to broaden students' perspectives on what "healthcare" means, and how to be well-rounded healthcare professionals. Examples include:

   1. Learning hands-on techniques with a suturing workshop, dental workshop, as well as learning how to take vital signs and read diagnostic images.

   2. Preparing for medical school by learning about the admissions process and the MCAT.

   3. Understanding the impacts Social Determinants of Health have on underrepresented communities.

   4. Learning about the differences between the many areas of healthcare in various healthcare professions panels! 

For more info go to: website

Click HERE to sign up 

If you are interested in a career in public sector infrastructure (transportation, engineering, planning, computer science, and more), this is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job work experience, build your resume, and work side-byside with professional mentors!

INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS • Duration: Up to 3 months (completed before June 30) • Work Hours: 8-16 hours per week (up to 40 hours/week allowed during school breaks) • Pay: Earn up to $4,000 depending on hours and length of time worked

REQUIREMENTS Must be either a high school (junior or senior) or college-level (freshmen, sophomore, or junior) student.

Visit www.bit.ly/wa-internships-2025 to submit your application (resume and recommendation letter).

The NIH High School STEP-UP Program is a nationally recognized program that connects underrepresented students with local institutions and mentors to gain firsthand research experience. This is a paid opportunity- limited to high school Juniors and Seniors- that will introduce students to local professional, collegiate-level settings where they will create and conduct their own research project, garnering essential experience before they enter college.

Our team is also hosting a virtual open house this December 12th to provide more information about STEP-UP. If you or your students are interested in attending, please REGISTER HERE.   

For any questions about our application process or program expectations, please contact Elizabeth Delgado (EVDelgado@mednet.ucla.edu). We hope to hear from you soon!  

Full-time, paid 8-week Internship - Application Due:  February 15th, 2025

A complete application includes:

• Completion of online Application Form & Application
• Essay (600 Words)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Official School Transcript

Our application is online @ http://stepup.niddk.nih.gov A complete application includes Travel to NIH After the program, students will have the opportunity to present their work at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. All travel will be covered by the program.

STEP-UP Application

The Boeing Academy for STEM learning has a variety of camps, experiences, apprenticeships and more for all ages of students. Current programs are: ACE Aerospace Camp Experience, Aeronautical Science Pathway, Connections, Museum Apprentice Program, Private Pilot Ground School, Women Fly and more.  See the link below for complete information and current dates.

http://www.museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/

• The Biomanufacturing Training Program: has replaced BioPath (though structure and learning outcomes are pretty much the same) and is the 3-quarter long program twice a week after school. The students are not paid anymore, unfortunately, but we have several industry partners that provide mentors, tours, etc. No biotech experience required. Open to rising juniors and seniors.
• Fred Hutch Lab Technician Certificate: A career launch program designed to get students working in the field a year after high school, with options for continued education. They begin by taking the same three quarter sequence above (Bioman Training Program), which makes them eligible to apply for the Hutch pathway. This pathway consists of:
  • Senior year: Biomanufacturing Training Program
  • Summer after senior year: Paid 6-week internship at Fred Hutch
  • Year after graduation: Full time classes at SCC designed to prepare the student as a lab technician
  • After completion, students are guaranteed an interview for lab tech positions at the Hutch.

Fire Service Instruction

While Camp Blaze is offered in the fire service setting, it is merely our medium. The intent of Camp Blaze is not to recruit firefighters (though we secretly hope every camper falls in love with our profession)!  It is our mission to EMPOWER, INSPIRE, and SUPPORT STRONG WOMEN LEADERS. There is no greater reward for us than to see Camp Blaze campers return to their community and make the world a better place. Our track record is strong and we invite you to join our Camp Blaze family. 

https://www.campblazefirecamp.org/

Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship

The Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP) is a competitive, eight-week, full-time paid internship for students between 11th and 12th grade. The program is specifically designed for students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science. The internship begins with two weeks of hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs.  For the remaining six weeks, interns are paired and immersed in mentored activities in a Fred Hutch research group in Seattle. Interns also participate in research seminars, attend professional development workshops focused on college and careers, and enjoy social activities with their teams and peers. The program culminates with presentations to the Fred Hutch community.

Experience what it's like to be a college student for seven transformative weeks. You'll get a true taste of college life as you thrive in an academically rigorous environment and engage with fellow high school and college students in and out of the classroom. 

Harvard Summer School for High School Students

VOLUNTEERS IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
at the Brightwater Education Center Overview:

IslandWood invites children and adults alike to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1 st grade through 6th grade at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. Running from July through mid-August, these programs provide experiences which further IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Position Summary:

Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership (VOLs) assist our staff in delivering educational programming for students in our day camp programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville. VOLs partner with a field group of campers for the week, serving as an extra set of hands and modeling excitement for campers. Duties can include logistical support around art projects, teaching short lessons, leading games, and overall working directly with campers and our staff to better learn about the world of environmental education. VOLs are meant to be support and are not responsible for delivering programming on their own, nor do they oversee the safety of campers. Ideally, VOLs commit to a minimum of two weeks of programming.

Qualifications:

• Status as a rising Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent high school graduate
• Interest in working with children in the outdoors
• Creative, flexible, and able to work closely with a Summer Programs Instructor
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong work ethic, punctual, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, children, and parents

Compensation: Although this opportunity is unpaid, VOLs can receive up to 80 hours* (up to 40 hours per week) of community service credit from IslandWood. *maximum hours may be dependent on your school

To apply: https://islandwood.org/

Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH (Learning About Unlimited New Careers in Healthcare) Internship Program offers young adults a variety of paid internship opportunities in our Oakland headquarters and administrative offices, as well as medical offices across northern California. Our goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future. To achieve that goal, we reserve our intern positions for young people that would otherwise lack the resources to explore a career in health. By providing these young people a chance to learn from inspiring health care professionals and leaders, they can build a valuable professional network. They also gain practical skills and work experiences by focusing on projects that matter. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns are helping Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health care.

Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH Program for High School Students

Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft's High School Program. Get hands-on experience and on-the-job learning as you work on technology projects that make a difference in people's lives around the world.

The High School Internship is open to current senior high school students that live within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington who have a demonstrated interest in technology. 

Microsoft High School Internship

The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level. The academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Work with leading faculty while earning college credit, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new friends from around the world.

https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/

The summer program is a key component to Providence’s mission of caring for the poor and vulnerable. Additionally, we hope that this experience will help the students:

We are confident that after completion of the high school summer program, students will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in having achieved a goal while enriching the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.

https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/r/regional-medical-center/donate-and-volunteer/volunteer/summer-opportunities/high-school-summer-program

• Increase their awareness of the healthcare field as a potential career path.
• Apply sound decision-making and problem-solving skills within their volunteer position while receiving supportive coaching and mentoring from staff.
• Practice key communication skills in a diverse environment made up of patients, family members, visitors and staff from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.

Youth Ocean Advocates must be enrolled in grades 9–12 in a high school, Running Start or homeschool program at time of application.

We have a limited number of positions to fill each school year and summer. Potential Youth Ocean Advocates must attend one of our orientation sessions. After you attend the online orientation, you’ll receive an application to fill out and return to the Aquarium. From the applicant pool, we’ll select individuals to interview for the program. Positions are filled based upon the applicant’s interview performance and application. We will be hosting orientation sessions in early spring to prepare for our summer volunteer session. Please check back here for updates as we finalize the schedule. If you’d like to be notified when summer orientation dates are set, please email aquateens@seattleaquarium.org. Please include your name, email, school and grade level. 

http://www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates

This five-day camp is an opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing.  The goal of the program is to provide high school students with a background that is historically underrepresented in nursing an opportunity to engage in learning activities at Seattle Children’s that introduce them to nursing career pathways. 

• Dates: Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, 2025
• Times: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Seattle Children’s Hospital Campus, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
• Provisions: Lunch is provided to campers each day of camp.
• Housing and Transportation: The program does not provide or arrange housing or transportation for students.

Scrubs & Scopes

High school students will learn about the nursing profession from talking to current nursing students and attending a nursing panel online and other activities and many more:

• Learn about the different nursing programs by attending a Student Nursing Panel
• Learn about the nursing profession by attending a Nursing Panel
• Learn about Social Determinants
• Learn about admissions and the application process
• Be mentored by current students
• Network with the School of Nursing students, alumni and staff
• Make new friends
• Be inspired

UW Nursing Summer Symposium

UW Summer Stretch offers both accelerated courses and courses for enrichment.

UW Summer Stretch Program - Grades 9-10

The Robinson Center hires a number of teacher's aides (TAs) for their programs.  Check the Robinson Center website in early March 2021 for application instructions.  

Robinson Center Website

Washington Business Week is conducting virtual and in-person programs for students 14-18 years of age.  

Career Pathways for students include:  Business, Clean Energy, Telehealth/Healthcare, and Advanced Business for our Alumni.    Students earn 2 elective college credits from Renton Technical College and receive direct instruction on Leadership, Teamwork, and Business 101.  Students have a chance to win a $1500 college scholarship at all programs. 

• The program includes Financial Literacy and College Application Prep speakers along with speakers on emotional intelligence, grit, and overcoming obstacles. 
• In-person programs will be day programs conducted at Renton Technical College & University of Washington-Tacoma. 
• Virtual program will happen for Spring Break for the majority of schools in Washington and also in June and July. 
• Robust financial assistance is available through an easy, less than 5 minutes, application.   No student will be denied access to WBW if they want to attend.  Also, we have full tuition assistance for BIPOC students along with school districts and private donors sponsoring students – list of all sponsorships is below but the bottom line – is we will break any financial barriers for students to attend who otherwise could not.  WBW and the sponsors of the organization are dedicated to access and inclusion for all students.  

Scholarships - https://www.wbw.org/our-programs/tuition-assistance/ 

Leadership Program

Telemedicine and Health Care

Clean Energy Program 

Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP)

Impact Internships

Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP)

Impact Internships

Summer Learning Opportunities for high school students -- In-Person and Online

• Algorithmic Thinking: Programming Fundamentals
• Art of Cinema: A Survey of Film Over Time
• Coding in Java and Coding in Python
• Digital Photography: Camera, Composition & Beyond
• Entertainment & Media Writing
• Esports, Gaming & Broadcasting 
• Nature Watercolors
• Podcasting: The Art of Storytelling
• Screenwriting Workshop
• Sharpen Your Writing Skills
• Writers Workshop
• Writing Arguments That Matter
• Writing for College Readiness

Youth & Teen Programs

Boston University Summer Programs:

• High School Honors
• RISE Internship/Practicum
• Academic Immersion (AIM)
• Summer Challenge
• Summer Preview

Summer High School Programs

2024 Computational Biology Research
Camps for High School Students

Location: Online/In-person
Audience: High school students (including incoming freshmen)
Camps Offered: Computational Biology (CB), Biotechnology Sequencing
(BTS), R Programming & Machine Learning (R Camp)

Students will learn to do computational biology
research using clinical data to identify genes related to certain diseases!

June 17 – June 21
June 17 - June 21
June 24 – June 28
June 24 – June 28
July 8 - July 12
July 22 - July 26
July 29 - Aug 2

Visit miRcore website for more information and registration!

More Information

PREFACE 2024 PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER ENGINEERING PROGRAM

July 28 – August 10

An experience for talented high school students from groups that have been historically and traditionally underrepresented or underserved in science, engineering, and technological fields.

Preface 2024

Our team led by doctors, pharma experts and industry researchers have designed an Extended Research Program (ERP) that provides high school students with exposure to research and development in medical biology. Students learn about discoveries and breakthroughs and have the opportunity to conduct their research to showcase their potential and aptitude.

PROGRAMS/FEES: 

• Application fee is $29 (non-refundable)

• Accelerator Track Online Program : $1075

• Extended Research Program: $1975

• Foundational Track Online Program: $575

• Commute On-Campus Program: $3295

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships for tuition waivers are awarded to high-achieving and financially-deserving students, ensuring accessibility and providing a rewarding opportunity.  

ERP alumni have presented their research in national science competitions and science fairs. Examples of competitions include the Massachusetts State and Engineering Fair, the Regeneron competition, the Siemens Competition, and the Medical Marvels.

Please take a minute to see the remarkable projects our students undertook last year: https://elioacademy.org/student/recent-selected

For More Information

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes!

This two-week online enrichment program is designed for academically motivated and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8-11. Each online course provides an in-depth exploration of a single subject, allowing students to enrich their academic interests while meeting other students who share their passions and abilities. Students join our community from around the world, and challenge themselves with advanced content not typically found in the high school curriculum. 

Please direct students and their families to our website to learn more about our program. You can also share this digital flyer. The application deadline is March 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

We are thrilled to introduce you to a new program specifically designed for high school students who are interested in becoming leaders in the areas of animal care and climate solutions! Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet (LEAP) offers community building, leadership training, and hands-on learning that focuses on animal rescue and care, introductory veterinary medicine, ethics, the impacts of the current food system on the environment and human rights, as well as climate solutions and the future of animal welfare.

As part of the LEAP program, participants will be presented with monthly collaborative curriculum modules at Pasado's Safe Haven along with opportunities to learn from professionals in fields such as animal law, food science, veterinary medicine, sanctuary management, renewable energy, and more. 

With former teachers amongst the LEAP founding members, we understand the importance of giving young people the chance to build community with like-minded peers as well as providing opportunities for interactions with role models in their areas of interest. By working together, sanctuaries across the country are excited to offer students the chance to collaborate and build relationships with people who share their interests and values. 

Along with an interactive monthly lesson and hands-on workshop at the sanctuary, students will participate in four service hours per month and get training in sanctuary responsibilities, animal care, gardening, rewilding the land, and more. They will also learn basic entrepreneurial skills and will practice public speaking and leadership by learning to effectively educate the community via tours, events, and educational presentations.

The LEAP program will run from October to June each school year, and students will have the opportunity to complete a year-end project and compete with other participants across the country for scholarship money.

https://leapforanimals.org/sanctuaries/pasados-safe-haven/ 

We are a 501c3 organization in the city of Lynnwood that works with young women of color to empower and encourage them through a holistic lens to maximize their authentic potential.

Click HERE to explore their different programs

Gain hospital experience and learn more about healthcare.

Commit to 100 service hours during the months of July & August

Applications accepted through March 31st, 2025.

Evergreen Health Summer Volunteer Program

Program Dates: July 20-July 25 2025

Priority Application Deadline: April 4 2025

Cost: This program is 100% free and includes housing in campus dorms, food, and all activities. 

Who is Eligible: The Accounting Career Awareness Program ’s summer Residency Week program is for students enrolled in high school throughout Washington State who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors during the school year immediately following the summer program. Admission is prioritized for applicants that considered to be underrepresented in the accounting field.

More about: Introduces participants to accounting and the many opportunities offered in a career field actively seeking to diversify its workforce. Participants reside on campus, learn in and out of the classroom, visit accounting firms, build valuable life skills, and network with other students and diverse professionals while enjoying a taste of campus life.

Apply Here:2024 Residency Week program are being accepted now