Summer Enrichment Opportunities
MN Private Colleges-Summer Opportunities
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Well before students can enroll in college, there are summer options at Minnesota’s private colleges. Some are for high schoolers, others for younger kids. Whatever their age, they’ll find new ways to explore existing passions or develop new ones — from sports to music to languages. Some are away camps, others run during the day. See for yourself how our colleges are offering something unique, helping teens, tweens and younger kids get more out of summer.
Note: Applications for some camps are due as early as February or March.
UW Madison-Pre College
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What can young learners do at UW–Madison this summer? Just about anything. Badger Precollege offers an array of academic programs for students ages 7-18 — from advanced learning programs and STEM classes to music clinics and college readiness conferences.
Whatever you choose, your student will enjoy the university’s outstanding facilities, resources, faculty and staff — all while getting to know the UW–Madison campus, pursuing their passions and meeting new friends. Financial assistance is available for most programs.
St. Paul College Summer Camps
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Check out some available college summer programs for high school students in the St. Paul area!
-Scrubs Camp: Career Exploration in Healthcare July 21-24th, 2025
-Trade & Tech Innovation Summer Camp June 23-26, 2025
-Cosmetology Camp: Summer Beauty Camp June 24-26, 2025
MN State Colleges & Universities Summer Camps
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities host numerous summer camp opportunities! Register HERE
University of St. Catherine's Business Entrepreneurship Camp
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This free, five-day summer workshop empowers high school students entering 11th and 12th grade in the fall semester to see themselves as leaders and learn from women in professional business careers while experiencing life at St. Catherine University’s St. Paul campus.
When: June 16th - 20th, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Girls Who Code: Virtual Summer Program
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Level up by becoming a coder this summer. Get the skills, network, and community you need to change the world with our two free programs.
University of Minnesota STEM Summer Programs
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According to the US Department of Labor, there were nearly 10 million STEM occupations in 2021. That number is likely to increase by almost 11% by 2031. Wages in STEM careers are higher too. In May 2021, the median salaries for STEM occupations were $95,420, compared to $40,120 for non-STEM occupations.
The U of M offers several STEM-related camps and many of them are free. A few of the camps listed need the 2024 refresh, so check back often and apply early.
WHO: Students in grades K - 12
COST: Often FREE. Check each camp/program for details
DEADLINE: Varies
Healthcare Summer Internship
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For students 17 or older and interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, there is an exciting opportunity coming up THIS SUMMER!
This is a two week summer internship program that takes place from June 9-18 where students will have 40 hours of a paid internship in St. Paul or Stillwater (earn $18/hr). Experiences are being developed in areas such as lab, pharmacy, surgical services, guest services at both clinic and hospital settings. In addition to the two weeks, interns will be required to attend the May 1st orientation for their onboarding and tour of the facility.
Interns will be placed at one of three sites for their 40 hours of paid internship:
1. Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN
2. Healthpartners Clinic Stillwater Lakeview Campus in Stillwater, MN
3. Regions Hospital in St. Paul
Lastly, if transportation is needed, it will be provided.
Applications close on March 31, 2025