A five-week residential summer program at The Lawrenceville School for academically talented rising seniors in New Jersey. The program offers interdisciplinary seminars, cultural excursions, and full coverage of room, board, and academic expenses. Application Deadline: Early January 2025.

A two-year mentorship initiative by Condé Nast and the Educational Alliance Edgies Teen Center for NYC public high school sophomores interested in arts, media, design, or journalism. Participants engage in weekly sessions, hands-on workshops, and potential travel opportunities, receiving stipends every four months. Application Deadline: Early September 2025.

A two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn, and grow at a top university. Program Dates: June 2 - June 12, 2025, and June 17 - June 27, 2025.

A real-world start-up bootcamp founded by Harvard entrepreneurs, where students build revenue-generating start-ups addressing real-world problems. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers paid internships for high school juniors and seniors in the Tri-State area to gain experience in museum careers. Program Dates: June 22 – August 9, 2025. Application Deadline: March 8, 2025.

A free program for high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds interested in journalism, including housing, food, and transportation. Application Deadline: February 24, 2025.

A free, three-week summer program for high school students interested in computer science and cybersecurity. Application Deadline: Varies.

Connects motivated high school students with expert mentors from top universities for one-on-one research projects. Application Deadline: Varies.

A six-week summer enrichment program for low-income public school students, offering academic, cultural, and recreational activities. Application Deadline: Varies by location.

Lists various free and low-cost summer camps in NYC, including arts, sports, and educational programs. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers Newark residents (ages 7-13) a free summer camp including swimming, boating, sports, and art activities, with meals and transportation provided. Registration: Open as of March 26, 2025.

Empowers high school students through real-world experiences, robust academics, and mentorship to discover their passions and clarify future pathways. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides in-school and out-of-school youth (ages 16–24) with valuable summer work experiences to aid in their transition to the workforce. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free community event featuring live music and dance instruction, promoting community engagement. Event Date: May 17, 2025.

A free virtual program for high school girls interested in computer science, offering coding instruction and exposure to tech jobs. Application Deadline: March 22, 2025.

Offers high school students who have developed a research proposal in science, technology, or engineering the chance to receive mentoring and support. Application Deadline: January 1, 2025.

Offers AI-focused summer programs for high school students, with financial aid available for those in need. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides a list of free and low-cost summer camps in NYC, including arts, sports, and educational programs. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides free picture day services for low-income students in NYC and offers photography programs to inspire and develop youth in photography. Application Deadline: Varies.

Administers scholarship funds benefiting college-bound graduating high school seniors in New Jersey. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides a variety of online programs for high school students that explore subjects like computer science, data science, mathematics, and more. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free, three-week residential summer program at the University of Southern California for high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers trimester-long research programs for high school students across various subjects, providing mentorship and research experience. Application Deadline: Varies.

Helps low-income NYC high school students attend summer programs by providing funding and support. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers arts programs for inner-city youth in Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, including summer workshops in various art forms. Application Deadline: Varies.

Identifies high-achieving students of color in NYC and prepares them for placement in top independent schools, offering academic and leadership development. Application Deadline: Varies.

A two-year program for NYC public high school sophomores interested in media, arts, and journalism, offering mentorship and experiential learning. Application Deadline: September 2025.

A summer mentorship program for low-income high school students, focusing on confidence-building through structured mentorship and project-based learning. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides service-learning opportunities for K-12 students in New Jersey, including summer programs that promote community engagement and leadership. Application Deadline: Varies.

A 2-4 week hands-on research experience for high school students interested in STEM fields, working alongside faculty on cutting-edge projects. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free virtual program for high school girls interested in computer science, offering coding instruction and exposure to tech jobs. Application Deadline: March 22, 2025.

Offers high school students who have developed a research proposal in science, technology, or engineering the chance to receive mentoring and support. Application Deadline: January 1, 2025.

Offers AI-focused summer programs for high school students, with financial aid available for those in need. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides a list of free and low-cost summer camps in NYC, including arts, sports, and educational programs. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides free picture day services for low-income students in NYC and offers photography programs to inspire and develop youth in photography. Application Deadline: Varies.

Administers scholarship funds benefiting college-bound graduating high school seniors in New Jersey. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides a variety of online programs for high school students that explore subjects like computer science, data science, mathematics, and more. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free, three-week residential summer program at the University of Southern California for high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers trimester-long research programs for high school students across various subjects, providing mentorship and research experience. Application Deadline: Varies.

Helps low-income NYC high school students attend summer programs by providing funding and support. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers arts programs for inner-city youth in Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, including summer workshops in various art forms. Application Deadline: Varies.

Identifies high-achieving students of color in NYC and prepares them for placement in top independent schools, offering academic and leadership development. Application Deadline: Varies.

A two-year program for NYC public high school sophomores interested in media, arts, and journalism, offering mentorship and experiential learning. Application Deadline: September 2025.

A summer mentorship program for low-income high school students, focusing on confidence-building through structured mentorship and project-based learning. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides service-learning opportunities for K-12 students in New Jersey, including summer programs that promote community engagement and leadership. Application Deadline: Varies.

A 2-4 week hands-on research experience for high school students interested in STEM fields, working alongside faculty on cutting-edge projects. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers high school students who have developed a research proposal in science, technology, or engineering the chance to receive mentoring and support, including a four-day immersive visit to MIT. Application Deadline: January 1, 2025.

A free virtual program for high school girls interested in computer science, offering coding instruction and exposure to tech jobs. Application Deadline: April 16, 2025.

A six-week program for high school sophomores and juniors from underrepresented communities, focusing on math and science. Application Deadline: March 15, 2025.

A free, six-week residential summer program at MIT for high-achieving high school juniors interested in STEM research. Application Deadline: Typically in December.

A seven-week research program for high school juniors (ages 14+) from NY, NJ, or CT with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Students gain hands-on experience in biomedical sciences and receive a $2,100 stipend. Program Dates: June 30 – August 22, 2025. Application Deadline: February 2025.

Offers motivated high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in one to three weeks while advancing their academic careers. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers extraordinary summer programs for teens, providing unique, immersive, and educational experiences through travel and cultural exchange. Application Deadline: Varies.

Matches high school students with online internships in various industries, providing real-world experience and mentorship. Application Deadline: Varies.

A tuition-free opportunity for high school seniors in NYC to explore topics in democracy and governance, including meetings with congressional members. Program Dates: July 7 - July 27, 2025. Application Deadline: April 14, 2025.

A free virtual program for high school girls interested in computer science, offering coding instruction and exposure to tech jobs. Application Deadline: March 22, 2025.

A free, 10-week summer program introducing high school students to STEM research, including remote workshops and in-person lab work. Application Deadline: Varies.

A non-profit research program tailored for gifted students from low-income backgrounds, providing access to independent research experiences at no cost. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides information on free and affordable summer camps for low-income families across various states, including New York and New Jersey. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides free summer camps for NYC children, offering a range of outdoor activities and experiences. Registration: Open as of February 19, 2025.

A free program aiming to train and mentor disengaged teenage youth to become responsible and productive citizens. Next Class: July 2025.

Offers various summer programs, including arts and sports camps held at New York University for grades 2-8. Program Dates: July 20 - 27, 2025. Application Deadline: April 18, 2025.

Offers Morris County teens (ages 14–18) free summer employment opportunities to develop job skills and gain work experience. Application Deadline: Varies.

A nonprofit leveraging snowboarding and skateboarding to empower underserved youth through free action sports instruction, mentorship, and career exposure. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free, three-week summer program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering for high school students interested in computer science and cybersecurity. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides one-on-one research opportunities for high school students, with financial aid available for low-income students. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers information on free summer camps for low-income families, including programs in New York and New Jersey. Application Deadline: Varies.

Helps families find free Vacation Bible School programs in their area, offering faith-based summer activities for children. Application Deadline: Varies.

Supports organizations in NYC and Northeastern New Jersey that provide programs and services in social welfare, education, and health. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers high school students an opportunity to engage with a wide range of humanities topics, including journalism and creative writing. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.

Offers high school students the opportunity to experience university life and develop skills for academic success through college-level courses. Application Deadline: Varies.

Connects motivated high school students with expert mentors from top universities for one-on-one research projects. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers college access support to low-income students, including summer events and workshops to prepare for college applications. Application Deadline: Varies.

Empowers urban youth in Northern New Jersey through law-related and educational programs, including a summer law institute. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides programs to help girls develop skills and tools to become strong, smart, and bold, including summer camps and leadership programs. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free summer math program for underserved students in NYC, focusing on problem-solving and mathematical thinking. Application Deadline: March 2025.

Offers targeted educational programs for 8th to 12th-grade students in New Jersey, aiming to close the achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequities. Application Deadline: Varies.

A six-week summer enrichment program for low-income public school students, offering academic, cultural, and recreational activities. Application Deadline: Varies by location.

Federally funded programs offering academic enrichment and youth development activities during non-school hours, including summer, for students in high-poverty areas. Application Deadline: Varies by district.

A prestigious, free residential program at Rutgers University for high-achieving high school juniors in New Jersey, focusing on engineering and technology. Application Deadline: Typically in January.

A free, three-week summer program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering for high school students interested in computer science and cybersecurity. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides one-on-one research opportunities for high school students, with financial aid available for low-income students. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers information on free summer camps for low-income families, including programs in New York and New Jersey. Application Deadline: Varies.

Helps families find free Vacation Bible School programs in their area, offering faith-based summer activities for children. Application Deadline: Varies.

Supports organizations in NYC and Northeastern New Jersey that provide programs and services in social welfare, education, and health. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers high school students an opportunity to engage with a wide range of humanities topics, including journalism and creative writing. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.

Offers high school students the opportunity to experience university life and develop skills for academic success through college-level courses. Application Deadline: Varies.

Connects motivated high school students with expert mentors from top universities for one-on-one research projects. Application Deadline: Varies.

Offers college access support to low-income students, including summer events and workshops to prepare for college applications. Application Deadline: Varies.

Empowers urban youth in Northern New Jersey through law-related and educational programs, including a summer law institute. Application Deadline: Varies.

Provides programs to help girls develop skills and tools to become strong, smart, and bold, including summer camps and leadership programs. Application Deadline: Varies.

A free summer math program for underserved students in NYC, focusing on problem-solving and mathematical thinking. Application Deadline: March 2025.

Offers targeted educational programs for 8th to 12th-grade students in New Jersey, aiming to close the achievement gap caused by socioeconomic inequities. Application Deadline: Varies.

A six-week summer enrichment program for low-income public school students, offering academic, cultural, and recreational activities. Application Deadline: Varies by location.

Federally funded programs offering academic enrichment and youth development activities during non-school hours, including summer, for students in high-poverty areas. Application Deadline: Varies by district.

A prestigious, free residential program at Rutgers University for high-achieving high school juniors in New Jersey, focusing on engineering and technology. Application Deadline: Typically in January.

A non-profit research program providing gifted students from low-income backgrounds with access to independent research experiences at zero cost. Application Deadline: May 11, 2025.

A 10-day intensive residential program for high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds interested in journalism. Application Deadline: February 15, 2025.

A seven-week residential summer research program at Texas Tech University for high school juniors and seniors, offering hands-on research across various disciplines. Application Deadline: February 24, 2025.

A free, six-week residential program for high school sophomores and juniors focusing on critical thinking and leadership through college-level humanities and social science courses. Application Deadline: December 3, 2024.