Summer Springboard invites ambitious high school students to join us for a two-week, pre-college SUMMER program!
This program is held on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Students will dive deep into a specific subject area with creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors and professional experts.
As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston is also a wonderful location to explore during site visits and weekend excursions! We also leverage resources from top institutions including Harvard and Brigham and Women’s Hospital to create an elite learning experience in the college capitol of the United States. Students will hear from guest speakers and industry experts from the Boston community. Students will also hear from guest speakers and industry experts from Harvard.
Cambridge, where the program is located, is an idyllic place for Summer Springboard students to experience college life.
There is so much to do in the area besides coursework and electives! The city is full of history, charm and endless attractions. Additional highlights include shopping at Quincy Market, walking the Freedom Trail, and exploring the interactive exhibits at top museums.
Choose from one of these sessions to attend this summer:
Session 1:
June 22, 2025 – July 04, 2025
Session 2:
July 06, 2025 – July 18, 2025
OUR PROGRAM COURSES + ACADEMIC TRACKS
At the heart of your Summer Springboard program is the academic track you choose. Depending on your field of interest, you will take a course, led by an expert instructor, that is designed to give you a taste of the real-world college experience at a competitive university.
Each course is designed by educators and real-world experts to allow high school students to quickly grasp core concepts in an easy and enjoyable way.
You can choose from these Academic Tracks when you attend our program in Cambridge, MA this summer:
• Business & Law
• Engineering & Science
• Medicine & Healthcare
You can choose from these Courses when you attend our program in Cambridge, MA this summer:
• Fundamentals of Engineering
• Engineering – A Project Based Introduction
• Neurobiology
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Cybersecurity (Session 2 only)
• Artificial Intelligence (Session 1 only)
• Biotechnology
• Dentistry
Why Choose SSB This Summer?
On a Summer Springboard pre-college academic program, teens are invited to explore a major and find a future career path, on elite university campuses in the United States and abroad.
We are proud to hold our programs at some of the nation’s – and world’s – leading colleges and universities to offer students a rich taste of life on a major campus.
Each campus has been selected for our programs based on outstanding academic excellence and rigor, a reputation for safety and comfort, and capacity to inspire students to reach their full potential. With an outstanding university as your home and real-world classroom for two weeks, you’ll experience a true taste of college student life.
Each instructor has been chosen for their expertise in their field of study, their academic achievement, and their exceptional ability to teach and connect with high-achieving, college-bound high school students. Whether you’re working with a professor from the university, a scientist who runs their own lab, or any other number of extremely qualified instructors, this is a learning experience not to be missed.
If you live within driving distance of Cambridge or the greater Boston area, you can opt to be a commuter student. Simply arrive on campus for the start of the program each day and depart during commuter check-out, when your course and day activities conclude. This flexible option is perfect for local families, and by choosing to commute, you can even save on program tuition.
Summer Springboard holds programs on the campuses of the following locations:
Yale University, Berkeley, UCLA, Georgetown University, UC San Diego, Cal Poly SLO, Duke University, Georgia Tech, University of Michigan, University of Washington, New York School of Interior Design, Oxford, Boston, Barnard College and Columbia University. More campus locations are also on their way!
THE SUMMER SPRINGBOARD EXPERIENCE
Hands-on Learning
Dive deep into our academic immersion courses taught by industry professionals. Imagine learning Law from someone who argued before the Supreme Court or writing under the guidance of a published author.
College Prep
Through campus visits and enrichment electives, we provide a deeper understanding of the college admissions process. Students also make new friends from across the United States and around the world and learn to live as a college student.
Career Exploration
Beyond theory, there will be excursions and guest speakers for students to hear firsthand from experts in their field of interest. Past company visits included Google, Bloomberg, and the United Nations Foundation.
Weekend Excursions
Whether it’s Central Park, the Golden Gate Bridge or even a pristine California beach, students visit the must-see sites of the region. Also, students will have a fun day with friends at an amusement park, National Park or other nearby attraction.
Summer Springboard
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Explore A Major. Discover a Career Path. Enjoy College Life.
Testimonial
“I learned so much and had a wonderful time immersing myself in the academic program. I was presented with many amazing opportunities that I never would have been exposed to had it not been for Summer Springboard. Last but not least, I made lifelong friends. I owe so much to this program. Thank you for these extraordinary opportunities.”
-Summer Springboard Alum
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners. Universities and their affiliated departments are not responsible for the Summer Springboard program in any way.