Summer Springboard
Pre-College Summer Programs on Top University Campuses for High Achieving Teens
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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Pre-College Programs for Teens
Summer Springboard empowers college-bound teens through immersive academics, hands-on learning, and real-world career exploration at top universities around the globe. Students discover their passions, build confidence, and gain the skills needed to thrive in college and beyond. It’s more than a summer program, it’s a launchpad for future success.
Summer Springboard was founded to give college-bound teens a supportive environment where they can explore their personal and academic passions.
Our innovative pre-college summer programs, offered at some of the world’s leading colleges and universities, combines the benefits of an academically challenging summer experience with tools and frameworks for personal leadership development and self-discovery.
The Summer Springboard leadership team brings together diverse backgrounds spanning several decades.
Our goal is to use our decades of experience in areas such as service learning, education, international travel, media, and program operations to create the most impactful domestic summer enrichment programs for college-bound teens.
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Summer Programs for Teens on the College and Career Ladder
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.
Our Mission and Values
Our mission at Summer Springboard is to help students increase their self-awareness so they can make decisions about college selection, academic majors, and careers that reflect their personal vision for success.
Summer Springboard has adopted six key values from the African Leadership Academy that sit at the heart of our mission.
ALA is at the root of the journey that eventually led to the formation of Terra Education and its programs around the world, including Summer Springboard, and these values continue to embody everything Summer Springboard represents as an organization.
★ Integrity: We are a people of our word, with the courage to do what is right.
★ Curiosity: We challenge the status quo and take the initiative to pursue new Ideas.
★ Humility: We are thankful for opportunities and are aware of our limitations.
★ Compassion: We empathize with and care for those around us.
★ Diversity: We respect all people and believe that difference should be celebrated.
★ Excellence: We set high standards for our own achievement and celebrate the achievements of others.
Our Instructors and Program Staff
From a Harvard educated doctor who works with Doctors Without Borders to a business instructor who is Founder and Principal of Silicon Valley Institute, students will hear firsthand from experts in their field.
Summer Springboard courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Every campus is run by a Campus Director. These are adult professionals with extensive experience working with teens, and they all hold a B.A. or M.A. degree.
Directors are selected for their expertise in the field of personal development and undergo background checks and rigorous training before the summer. The Campus Director oversees the team of Resident Advisors and also facilitates the delivery of the Springboard Leadership Personal Framework.
Our Mentors are the heart and soul of our program; they bring energy and inspiration to every student experience. They are selected for their experience working with youth, understanding of leadership theory, and dynamic personalities. All mentors undergo background checks and training on the unique needs of teenagers. Mentors live in single rooms on the same floor with students.
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About Summer Springboard
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 host 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, 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.
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.
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.
College Prep
Through campus visits and enrichment electives, we provide a deeper understanding of the college admissions process. Students also make new friends from around the world and learn to live as a college student.
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Curate Your Summer Springboard Experience
At Summer Springboard, both Commuter and Residential options are available.
If you live within the area, you can opt to be a commuter student. Each day, simply arrive at campus for the start of the program, and depart from campus when your course and activity schedule is complete. This is a phenomenal option for local families. You can even save on program tuition if you choose this option.
Whether you’re a local or live far away from campus, you can choose to be a residential student. Live full-time on-program and experience campus life, while staying overnight in our dorms. Residential students enjoy additional weekend excursions included with program tuition!
Choose a Campus
Summer Springboard hosts summer programs at the following university campus and city locations:
• Yale University
• Berkeley
• Duke University
• UCLA
• Georgetown University
• UC San Diego
• Barnard College, Columbia University
• UC Santa Barbara
• Georgia Tech
• Cal Poly
• University of Michigan
• University of Washington
• New York School of Interior Design
• UW Foster School of Business
• NYU
• Oxford, UK
• Vanderbilt University
Select an Academic Track
You can choose from these Academic Tracks when you attend a campus-based program:
• Business & Law
• Computer Science
• Engineering & Science
• Humanities & Liberal Arts
• Media & Design
• Medicine & Healthcare
Consider an Online Program
Choose one of our top courses that has been transformed into a customized and dynamic online learning experience. Discover your academic passions with a real-world professional, engage in interactive online learning, and learn about career paths for this major.
Summer Springboard
Get Your Free Program Catalog
The Summer Springboard program catalog is your best go-to resource for exploring programs by campus, course and more. We’ll send you one at no cost!