Summer Springboard
On the Campus of Berkeley
PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
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Summer Springboard
@ Berkeley
Dive deep into your passion at Berkeley this summer with creative and engaging instructors, who may be college faculty or industry professionals who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Choose from hands-on courses in Medicine, Engineering, Business, Media, and the Humanities, then apply your knowledge through practical projects that mirror professional work.
Take learning beyond campus with excursions to Silicon Valley innovators like Google, Tesla, and Netflix, plus a visit to Stanford University. Explore San Francisco’s iconic landmarks—from the Golden Gate Bridge to Fisherman’s Wharf and the historic Ferry Building—experiencing the city like a college student.
Prepare for your future with college readiness workshops designed to build confidence, strengthen financial and leadership skills, and demystify the admissions process. Through the True You program, you’ll uncover your strengths, values, and passions while gaining clarity about your academic and career path.
Live in Berkeley’s university dorms and experience authentic college life surrounded by motivated peers from across the Bay Area, the United States, and around the world.
No matter whether you’re local to Berkeley, San Francisco or the wider Bay Area, or are located elsewhere in the United States or abroad, you’ll experience the city through the eyes of a college student for the first time, even though you’re still in high school!
You can attend this program on-campus this summer as either a commuter or residential student:
Session 1:
June 14 – June 26, 2026
Session 2:
June 21 – July 3, 2026
Session 3:
June 28 – July 10, 2026
Session 4:
July 5 – July 17, 2026
Session 5:
July 12 – July 24, 2026
Session 6:
July 19 – July 31, 2026
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Our Program Located on the Campus of UC Berkeley
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.
Courses at this Campus
At Summer Springboard, we believe learning should be inspiring and interactive for students. Our wide range of courses, academic excursions, and guest lectures tap into the Bay Area’s unmatched resources—giving you access to the leading companies, experts, and opportunities that make this region the heart of innovation. Choose from these courses at Berkeley:
• AI Design & Media
• Architecture
• Astrophysics
• Biotechnology
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Design Thinking & Rapid Prototyping
• Ecology & Environmental Science
• Economics
• Emergency Medicine
• Fundamentals of Engineering
• Generative AI & Machine Learning
• Neurobiology
• Nursing
• Pediatrics
• Physics & Quantum Computing
• Pre-Med
• Psychology & Neuroscience
• Surgery
• Trial Law
Campus Overview
Immerse yourself in a transformative summer at one of the nation’s premier universities, where Summer Springboard’s program in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area invites middle and high school students to explore their passions, dive into subjects from STEM to the arts, and grow both intellectually and personally in an unforgettable season of learning, discovery, and inspiration.
Weekend Excursions
Beyond the classroom, dive into the incredibly fun activities the Bay Area has to offer. Enjoy California’s Great America’s Gold Striker and Railblazer roller coasters, hunt for social media-worthy shots across San Francisco’s most iconic spots, and discover Berkeley’s eclectic foodie hotspots and multicultural gems, including some of the best boba around. From cable car rides to Golden Gate Bridge views on a ferry ride, you’ll experience the city like a local—not a tourist. If you are a local, no worries! Enjoy seeing the city with fresh eyes with your new friends from around the world!
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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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Enrolling in this program or any other Summer Springboard program is quick and easy! Simply navigate to our online application form to get started.
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
• Cambridge, MA
• Oxford, UK
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!