DATES

June 27, 2021 - July 9, 2021

July 11, 2021 - July 23, 2021

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Los Angeles, CA

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Campus Overview

Did you know that the U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of California, Los Angeles 1st among public universities and 20th overall among national universities? Its premiere location and elite academic status creates a fun and supportive environment for Summer Springboard students to learn and grow.

Students will dive deep into a specific subject area with creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors and professional experts. Experience Santa Monica Pier, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Six Flags Magic Mountain, as well as educational field trips to organizations working in your academic field.

Late June: June 27-July 9, 2021
Early July: July 11-July 23, 2021

Residential Tuition: $4,998 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Extended Commuter Tuition: $3,398 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Commuter Tuition: $2,798 USD (+ supplemental fees)

Academic Courses

At Summer Springboard we believe learning should be inspiring and interactive. We have worked hard to design courses, field trips and guest lectures that reflect the resources of the Los Angeles area. Whenever possible, classes are held outdoors, on-site or in a lab-type setting to allow students as many ’hands on’ opportunities as possible.

Each afternoon we break out into small groups based on your academic program. During this time, students will dive deep into a specific subject area with creative, dynamic instructors, engaging professors and professional experts. Field trips and guest speakers take the learning experience beyond the classroom and leverage all that Los Angeles has to offer.

Business & Entrepreneurship

Students will learn firsthand from business veterans about starting and running a business. Over the course of the program, they will develop a plan for a new venture and pitch their idea to real world investors. Along the way, meet with leaders from different areas of business and finance.

Excursions at UCLA – Visit multiple companies and meet with a range of business people, from small business owners and mid-level managers to high-ranking executives.

Computer Science

Do you wonder what it’s like to develop software for a living? Do you possess a natural curiosity towards computer technology and platform development? This program challenges students to think critically and creatively about today’s most pressing technology-related questions. Students will be exposed to the whole cycle of product development from database architecture and APIs to debugging.

Excursions at UCLA – include startups and other technology companies in Los Angeles.

The curriculum is tailor-made to the skills of each individual student so beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are all welcome.

Emergency Medicine

If your vision of your future self includes a white coat and a stethoscope or scrubs and a heart monitor, the best way to launch a career in medicine is to gain practical, hands-on experience.

Our summer medical program for high school students gives you a 360 degree view of the medical and healthcare field, as well as immersive learning through hands-on projects and simulations.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Imagine learning English, living with other American teens, and discovering all that sunny California has to offer! 

The ability to speak English is fundamental for real-life success wherever you are from. More than grammar, reading and writing, this program will integrate English language learning with topics in cross-cultural understanding and key global issues while giving you the confidence needed to communicate in English in any situation. Students will not only learn inside the classroom with a knowledgable instructor, but also outside the classroom with new American friends!

We are offering a project-based academic course designed for international students needing an extra boost before embarking on one of our academic programs. International students should consider enrolling in back-to-back programs to gain real exposure in an academic environment. You’ll even receive a 5% discount! 

The curriculum is tailor-made to the skills of each individual student so beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are all welcome.

Filmmaking

This course focuses on the fundamental elements of visual storytelling that enables students to direct their own projects. Whether you have little experience, or are a Steven Spielberg in the making, gain experience in the entertainment capital of the world. Over the course of this two week program, students spend 3 hours each morning doing in-class instruction, and the afternoons doing on-set production, so as to convert theory from the morning into practice and real experience. On the last day, students will get the opportunity to present their short film (5-15 minutes).

Excursions at UCLA – may include a visit to Warner Brothers studio or another film studio, production facility or a motion picture business in LA.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is an exciting field, offering jobs in almost every industry. Some of the top industries hiring mechanical engineers today include engineering services, R&D and manufacturing. This hands-on course will provide exposure to mechanical engineers who can share their personal academic and career paths. 

Psychology & Neuroscience

Through psychology simulations and hands-on neurology workshops, you will explore the relationships between the brain and human behavior. Whether you are interested in the physical aspect of the brain and central nervous system or more intrigued by human behavior and thought processes, connect with professionals that have a background in both psychology and neuroscience. 

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Activities & Trips

The lively city of LA is at your fingertips! Bordered by iconic neighborhoods — Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood — Los Angeles is a crossroads of cultures and experiences. The beach, Six Flags, and Hollywood are a short drive away too!

Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory

What could be a better place to observe the Hollywood Sign than at the famous Griffith Observatory? Perched atop a high hillside overlooking all of Los Angeles, there are few more spectacular views to be found in the city.

Santa Monica Pier

When one thinks of LA, the beach and Santa Monica pier comes to mind. Santa Monica Pier offers a full service amusement park, combined with plenty of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as an entertaining arcade with more than 200 games.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain is known as the “Thrill Capital of the World,” the 260-acre theme park features 19 world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions for the entire family and was voted by USA TODAY readers as America’s Best Theme Park.

Track-Specific Excursions

Each academic program may also take subject matter specific excursions to help round out the student experience.

Student Life

  • 8:00am

    Breakfast

  • 9:00am

    Academic Course

  • 12:30pm

    Lunch

  • 1:30pm

    Recreational Activity or Academic Excursion

  • 3:00pm

    Enrichment Elective

  • 5:00pm

    Commuter Students Depart

  • 6:00pm

    Dinner

  • 7:00pm

    Evening Activities

  • 8:00pm

    Extended Commuter Students Depart

  • 10:30pm

    Check-In

Your home with Summer Springboard @ UCLA will be actual university dormitories located on the edge of this vibrant and beautiful campus.

Housing

Just like a college student at UCLA, students share a dorm room with roommates and use a common bathroom. Floors are gender-segregated and rooms contain an extra-long twin size bed, desks, drawers, mirror and a closet.

Your Resident Advisor (RA) will live on your hall to create a community, provide support, plan activities and help you get the most out of your stay at UCLA. Other members of the Summer Springboard staff also live on campus and are available to support students and tackle emergencies, 24 hours a day.

Security

All dormitories have 24-hour security and uses electronic keys to enter each building and dorm room. University security is on 24-hour patrol and available to any student that may need assistance during the Berkeley summer program for high school students.

Facilities

Your dormitory is part of a complex of buildings around a courtyard. Each building has laundry facilities, lounges and high speed wireless internet throughout.

The university is committed to providing a healthy, smoke-free environment for students, faculty and staff. Accordingly, no smoking is permitted in student rooms or inside buildings, including lounges and balconies.

Dining

Most meals on campus will be at the local dining hall, conveniently located near our dormitory. We can accommodate diets such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, or specific food allergies.

Note: The program takes place in Los Angeles at the conference and training center on the University of California Los Angeles campus (UCLA). It is not run by UCLA and they are not responsible for the Summer Springboard program in any way.