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For a Comprehensive list of Low Cost to Free Summer Programs select here. 

Are you looking to attend a low cost summer program that will look great on your college applications?
 
Take a moment to explore this list that includes anything from Stem, Political Science, Journalism, to business and more! 
 

Getty Center Internship

Are you looking for a Summer-Fall Paid Internship and interested in pursuing a career in the Arts? Graduating Seniors may also apply! 
 
There are TWO weeks left for high school students to apply to Student Gallery Guides at The Getty Center!
 
All applications are due on 10 PM by Sunday, April 17th. 
The Getty Youth Development Team is gearing up to host STUDENT GALLERY GUIDES, a hybrid (virtual & on site) paid internship opportunity for 15 teens at the Getty Museum. The 2022 iteration of Student Gallery Guides has been extended to a summer through fall internship. Sessions will follow a hybrid model with some virtual over Zoom and in person meetings at the Getty Museum. Over the course of the internship, Student Gallery Guides will learn strategies for discussing and analyzing artwork to lead guided gallery experiences for visitors of all ages with the Getty Museum's permanent collection and special photography exhibition, Working Together: Louis Draper and the Kamoinge Workshop. This is a great opportunity for teens who are interested in art, working in community with teen peers, building public speaking skills, and exploring museums spaces or creative career pathways. 
 
Eligibility:
Applicants must reside or be enrolled in high school in Los Angeles County.
Teen interns must be 16 years old at the start of the program in June 21, 2022.
 
Time Commitment: 
The summer through fall internship starts June 21, 2022 and ends on October 8, 2022.
June 21 to August 11, interns will meet three days each week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM either onsite or online. 
August 20 – October 8, the internship will be held onsite on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Interns must be available to continue the internship on Saturdays at the Getty Center. 
 
All transportation to and from the program at the Getty Center will be provided. A stipend total of $2,400 is awarded to each intern based on successful completion of the program.
 
Click the button below for the application and full program details or visit getty.edu/teens. 
 
All applications are due on 10 PM by Sunday, April 17th. 
 
Questions? Please email us at [email protected].
HIP HOP / STREET DANCE SUMMER INSTITUTE
Application closed 
 
The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance’s Hip Hop/Street Dance Summer Institute is a seven-day program for students who love Hip Hop dance and want to take their technical abilities to the next level.
 
The program provides introductory level classes in Hip Hop and street dance technique, choreography and freestyle, and prepares students for a college-level dance learning environment. It is offered by The UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance (WACD), in partnership with UCLA Summer Sessions and Versa-Style: Performance • Education • Community (VS:PEC), an operating foundation dedicated to empowering young artists through Hip Hop and street dance learning.
 
The program is open to students who are high school sophomores and juniors at the time of the application. Offered by a combination of WACD’s acclaimed dance faculty and VS:PEC Teaching Artists, who are experienced, world-renowned professionals from the Los Angeles Hip Hop and street dance community, the curriculum at the Hip Hop/Street Dance Summer Institute includes daily technique classes ranging from forms such as Popping, Locking, Hip Hop and House, to classes dedicated to the origins of Hip Hop in West African and Latin dance. Further, students will study dance composition, a class where they will get the opportunity to create their own choreography, as well as a course dedicated to the art of freestyle. The program also offers a range of other classes in spoken word/poetry, Hip Hop history and college readiness.
 
After each day of dancing, training, sharing, and studying, the students return to their dorms and participate in fun and engaging evening activities hosted by Program Counselors who are all undergraduate UCLA Dance majors. This provides students with the opportunity to experience what it’s like to live in a college dormitory. At the end of the week, students will showcase what they learned in a one-hour community showcase. Open to parents and friends at no charge, this culmination celebration provides a chance for the students to share what they have learned during the seven-day program. 
 
When determining admission, the committee evaluates students based on the following: 
 
Written responses to the application questions
Overall effort put into the application process as a whole
Level of experience and training as displayed in video submission
In addition to partnering in the program, Versa-Style: Performance • Education • Community offers a limited number of scholarships to students who demonstrate the following: a) significant financial need, b) residence in Los Angeles Supervisorial Districts 1, 2 or 3, and c) evidence of high quality Hip Hop and/or street dance training.
 

Interested in Pursuing a Career as a Writer or Journalist? 

Below are a list of Summer Writing Internships: 
 

LAUSD PAID INTERNSHIP! 

Are you looking for a summer job? LAUSD is looking for a student intern! 
 
LAUSD is looking to hire a student intern for this coming summer to support the general operations of the BD4 team. The position would be paid, hybrid, and with flexible hours. They are looking for a current high school student or recent graduate that would be interested in joining our team and learning more about the role of the Board Office.
 
Attached at the bottom of the page is their flyer, which includes more information and details on how to apply. You can also find the job description here. 

Interested in a Career in LAW? 

As the nation’s largest local prosecutorial agency, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office offers a wide range of important volunteer opportunities.
 
Volunteer positions are available for high school students. For more information click here 
 
Youth Volunteer Internship – 
Volunteer student worker: The minimum age requirement to participate in the volunteer program as a high school student is 16 years of age. All high school students must be 16 years of age at the time the application is submitted. Students must be currently enrolled in high school and have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Volunteer positions for high school students will be limited for each session. A high school volunteer student worker can be expected to assist with any of the following: 
 
Dates of Volunteer Internship: 
 
Spring Internship dates: January 1-May 31 Application Deadline November 15
Summer Internship dates: June 1-August 31 Application Deadline April 15 
Fall Internship dates: September 1-December 31 Application Deadline July 15
 
duties:
  • Scanning, photocopying, and/or shredding of documents
  • Answering telephones, typing, filing, delivering documents 
  • Assembling reports, documents or manuals
  • Other duties depending on education and skills

-Stem Majors- 

This summer, USC is excited to offer three Summer Programs for students through our Viterbi K-12 STEM Center. All programs are FREE to students. The application materials (Part I and Part II) deadline for the above three summer programs is May 15, 2022.  
 
Select the attached links to explore! 
 

HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM

This Summer, our non-profit is again running our Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP). It will follow the same 9 Saturday afternoon format where high school students gain an introduction to the health sciences field. Students will be hearing from a great array of graduate students, research professors and health professionals as they learn more about the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences. They will also have the opportunity to take workshops on various topics like college admissions and work on a group research project. The program takes place from June 11th to August 6th through Zoom, and all class years can apply. Students can choose from two sessions (1 - 4pm or 4 - 7pm) and the Summer application deadline is May 21st. The program is free for all students whose families qualify for the Free and Reduced lunch program.
 
Attached to this email is the flyer and the program snapshot that showcases the curriculum for HSIP. Students can also learn more/apply at (impactinternships.org/hsip). If possible, we hope that you can share this information again with your students. Feel free to let me know if you or anyone has any questions. Thanks! 
 
The 5 W's of HSIP
Who: All High School Class Years (9-12) Can Apply
 
Where: Zoom Virtual Classroom
 
When: 9 Saturday Afternoons (June 11th to August 6th) // 1pm - 4pm OR 4pm - 7pm
 
What: Hear from Science Professors, Graduate Students and Health Professionals While Also Completing Leadership Workshops, a Group Research Project and Discussions
 
Why: Learn More About the Academic, Research and Professional Aspects of the Health Sciences Field as Well as Your Potential Future Within It
 
Attached are the Flyers with more information! 

Looking for a part time job this summer? 

Applications due April 15th! 
 
The City of West Hollywood is currently recruiting for several part-time summer positions in our Recreation Division. The positions are open to anyone age 14 or older who can attain a valid work permit and we would like to invite the interest of the students at Fairfax High School. We are accepting applications until Friday, April 15th and will host an evaluation (group activities and interviews) on Saturday, April 23rd. Those interested may refer to the link below or to the attached flyer for additional information and to apply.

-Summer Job Opportunity-

Here is a youth job opportunity for those of you students who will conclude tutoring hours or simply want to have summer employment through the City's Summer Night Lights program.
 
The Summer Night Lights program is a public and private partnership undertaken by the City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development and the GRYD foundation which is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
 
Summer Night Lights (“SNL”) will operate at 40+ parks across the City of Los Angeles, keeping recreation centers and parks open between the hours of 7 pm – 11 pm during the summer and adding extended programming. SNL expands the menu of activities at each park beyond what is traditionally offered. As a result, community members can participate in free sports, arts and recreational activities, resource fairs, health screenings, workshops, and connections to resources that they can utilize year round. Summer Night Lights focuses on areas most impacted by gang violence, unemployment, and with high concentrations of youth and young adults.
 
Please see attached the flyer for the YOUTH SQUAD job opportunity available this summer through the Summer Night Lights program.
 
Hourly Pay Rate: $15/hour
 
Employment Period: 6/20/22 - 8/27/22
 
Youth Squad Job description can be found HERE.
 
They are currently hiring at various parks across the City and students can APPLY HERE.

Do you love to read? 

Check out the Great Books Summer Programs:
 
 
Here's a list of where the programs will be:
 
 
And here's information about financial aid/scholarships available:
 

AI4ALL

AI is everywhere. Help create the future by learning how to use AI to solve problems you care about. At AI4ALL Summer Programs, you’re immersed in hands-on learning, mentorship by top AI practitioners, and supportive peer networks at top universities. We aim to serve the following high school students from groups historically excluded from AI.
 
  • 15+ campuses
  • Hybrid
  • June, July, August
  • Two Weeks, Three Weeks
  • Free
  • All AI4ALL Summer Programs are either free or offer extensive tuition assistance, and the majority of our students receive tuition assistance in the form of scholarships. Read about financial aid and fees on each program’s website.
  • https://ai-4-all.org/summer-programs/
  • Rising Tenth Grade Student, Rising Eleventh Grade Student, Rising Twelfth Grade Student, STEM Focus
Amherst College: The Commons Summer Writing Program
 
The Common Young Writers Program welcomes high school students passionate about creative writing to join us for two inspiring weeks dedicated to the craft of fiction. Students will learn and experiment with the building blocks of fiction (scene, character, plot, image) and be guided through the process of writing and revising their own short stories. Students will learn to read like a writer, by closely examining short stories published in The Common, and engage with their peers. At the end of the program, students will emerge more confident in their skills and more connected to a supportive writing community.
 
  • Where? Amherst, MA
  • How? Virtual
  • When? July : Two Weeks March
  • Single Deadline 
  • Cost: $725
  • Full and partial need-based tuition waivers are available for both levels. 
  • Tuition waivers will be awarded to students with strong applications who cannot attend the program without financial assistance. 
  • In the application, students will have the opportunity to briefly describe their financial circumstances and state the amount they could afford to pay, if any, if accepted into the program. No tax returns or other documentation is required. https://www.thecommononline.org/the-common-young-writers-program/
Arizona State University Cronkite School Journalism and Mass Communication: 
 
Summer Enrichment Camps Our summer enrichment camps allow high schoolers to dive head-first into media right here at the Cronkite School. By day, Cronkite faculty, staff and student counselors lead campers in hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art building on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus; then, campers retreat across the street to Taylor Place, our residential dormitory, for supervised R&R. Focus: Writing & Athletics 
 
Where: Tempe, AZ
How: Virtual
When: June Two Weeks
Application Due: January 
Cost: $0 
Sign up here: https://cronkite.asu.edu/community/high-school-programs/camps/

Bard College: Young Writers Workshop

"Students finishing grades 9-11 have the opportunity to build their writing skills in the Young Writers Workshop at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. This three-week program is designed to build confidence and develop greater fluency in writing in areas ranging from fiction to nonfiction. The program consists of small groups of students meeting in three, 90-minute sessions each day. Portfolio progress checks occur each week. Students live on campus in the dorms along with the staff and are able to experience campus life.
 
Applications are reviewed until the program is full, typically sometime in late April to early May. Early application is highly recommended.
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Unlike conventional workshops in expository and creative writing, Simon's Rock's focuses on using informal, playful, expressive writing as a way to strengthen skills of language and thinking. Out of these informal writing activities, using techniques of peer response, students develop more polished pieces, ranging from personal narratives to stories, poems, and exploratory essays.
 
The workshop sections are small (12 students). This allows for individual attention to each student and helps to foster the sense of belonging to a supportive learning community in which students can feel comfortable exploring new directions in their writing and thinking. Trusting one's own language and voice, learning to think for oneself and in collaboration with others— these are the qualities and skills that the workshop strives to develop."
 
Where: Great Barrington, MA
How: In Person
When: July Three Weeks January Rolling Admission
Cost: $0 - $3,025
 
  • Modest financial aid is available for students with demonstrated financial need. 
  • Requests for financial aid should be submitted along with the application materials.
  •  Students of color with demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply for the Dorothy West Scholarship (an externally endowed scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition and room and board). 
  • A number of runners-up will also be chosen and will be eligible for lesser financial aid awards.
  • https://simons-rock.edu/academics/beyond-the-classroom/young-writers-workshop/index.php
  • Who is eligible? Rising Twelfth Grade Student, Rising Eleventh Grade Student, Rising Tenth Grade Student
  • Writing Focus 
  • Residential/Overnight
Barnard College: Pre College Stem Focus 
 
Experience Summer in New York City at Barnard. With distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to STEM, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the city that never sleeps!
 
  • Where: New York City, NY
  • Mode: In Person
  • When: June, July, August
  • Three Weeks, Four Weeks, Seven Weeks
  • Application open: December
  • Deposit: $75
  • Rolling Admission, Multiple Deadlines 
  • $8,795 Need-based financial aid applications for domestic students, like program applications, are reviewed on a rolling basis. 
  • Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible if they wish to apply for financial aid.
  •  The deadline to submit an application for financial aid for all institutes is Friday, February 11th, 2022. (Financial aid is not available for Kode with Klossy Powered by Barnard.)
  • https://precollege.barnard.edu/
  • STEM Focus, Business Focus, College Credit, Rising Eleventh Grade Student, Rising Twelfth Grade Student, Residential/Overnight, Commuter
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