• Fusion Academy:  A personalized summer experience for middle and high school students looking to move forward with purpose. Fusion Academy Miami offers flexible, one-to-one learning and small-group programs designed to help students strengthen academics, explore passions, and prepare for college—all tailored to their individual goals and pace. Programs include: • Passion Projects • Research & Technical Writing (with publication potential) • College Essay Bootcamp • College Match Advising • Remedial or Accelerated Classes - Ages: Grades 6–12 Location: South Miami, Dadeland Format: 1:1 or small groups. Dates: Flexible (Summer 2026) Cost: Varies by program.  Contact: 305.831.0041/cdelcampo@fusionacademy.com 

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• Junior Naturalist@ Deering Estate:   🌊 Outdoor focus 🎯 Great for teens - A five day training course at the Deering Estate that encourages youth to take an active role in environmental stewardship and education and prepares them to serve as peer mentors. The course includes certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Adult/Child CPR, in addition to an introduction to basic canoeing, South Florida ecosystems, and Leave No Trace. This counselor- in-training program provides service learning hours to participants and prepares the Junior Naturalist for experiences, internships, and other opportunities in environmental studies, natural sciences, nature based recreation, and volunteerism.  This course also allows youth to assist staff and enjoy being mentors to the Summer Camp participants during Summer Camp Sessions after they have completed the week-long training. After the training session has been completed, participants must be available to volunteer for an entire camp session (Monday through Friday) at a time. Dates: June 8 - June 26 Ages: 15 years - 18 years. Contact: 305 235 1668.​​

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• AI Tools Summer Camp@ Miami Dade College: 🚀 Future-focused 🎯 Great for teens - FREE! -  for students ages 14-17,  from 8:00-3:00 pm. This hands-on program covers AI concepts, real-world applications, and interactive projects—no prior coding experience needed. Lunch is included, but transportation is not provided. Camp locations: North Campus (June 15-19), Homestead (JUne 22-26) and Kendall Campus (August 3-7). Dates: June 15 - August 7  Ages: 14 - 17 Register here (space is limited) 

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•  ​ICA Miami Summer Portfolio Prep: 🎓 Skill-building - Portfolio Prep is a week intensive summer course designed to prepare students ages 11 to 14 who intend to apply to magnet and charter arts schools. The program prepares students for the competitive art school application process through sketchbook building exercises, skill-based lessons on technique, and creating and selecting work for personal portfolios. Students will review foundational drawing and observational skills as well as experiment with different mediums.  Throughout the program, instructors provide an overview of art magnet schools’ application and audition requirements as well as assist participants to understand the level of performance expected if accepted.  Dates: June 22 Contact: education@icamiami.org 

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• RE Academics and Sports Programs @ Ransom Everglades: Ransom offers many interesting and diverse options from academics to sports and hybrid opportunities. Middle schoolers as well as high schoolers can choose from a variety of sports: basketball, volleyball, scuba-diving, soccer, baseball, etc. Academically the menu offers all levels of math and writing as well as other more college intensive to creative offerings..  Dates: June 9 - July 28  Ages: 6 Grade - 12 Grade Contact: 305.460.8874.

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• Windsurfing  at Key Biscayne Yacht Club: F🌊 Outdoor focus 💰 premium 🎓 Skill-building - For experienced windsurfers on traditional boards who want to take their windsurfing skills to a higher level, the club offers an intermediate, advance windsurfing course. This course builds on the sailors’ skills, helping to advance their technique, as well as prepare students for racing. Dates: June 8 - August 7 (2 week -programs). Ages: 10 years - 15 years. Contact: 305.361.9171.​

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US -Summer Pre-College & Academic Immersion Opportunities/

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• Wharton Global Youth Program (University of Pennsylvania) /Philadelphia, PA. A business and leadership experience for students exploring finance, economics, and entrepreneurship in an Ivy League environment. Duration: 2–3 weeks (varies by program) Estimated Cost: $6,000–$8,000 (varies by program) Application Window: December–February (competitive) Selectivity Level: Highly Competitive.

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• LaunchX: Multiple U.S. locations (varies). Entrepreneurship-focused program for students interested in building startups, innovation, and product thinking.

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• Harvard University – Pre-College Programs /Cambridge, MA. Residential academic immersion—students take one intensive course while experiencing college-level expectations. Duration: Typically ~2 weeks (varies) Estimated Cost: Varies (see website)​ Selectivity Level: Competitive.

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• Columbia University – Pre-College Programs / Summer Immersion New York, NY. NYC-based academic immersion offering university-level coursework across multiple subject tracks. Duration: 1–3+ weeks (varies by track) Estimated Cost: $3,000–$8,000 (varies by program) Application Window: January–April (varies by track) Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective​.

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•  University of Pennsylvania – Pre-College Programs /Philadelphia, PA. University-level coursework in business, liberal arts, and STEM with a strong academic environment. Duration: Varies by program, Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective to Competitive (varies).

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US - International Relations, Policy & Leadership/

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• Georgetown University – Summer Programs (High School) /Washington, DC. Strong focus on international relations, politics, global affairs, and public policy in a Washington-based setting. Duration: Varies (often 1–2+ weeks) Estimated Cost: Varies (see website)​Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective.

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• Georgetown University – International Relations Academy / Washington, DC. A focused, short-format program for students curious about diplomacy and global policy. Duration: 1 week Estimated Cost: $2,000–$3,000 - Application Window: January–April - Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective.

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• The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) U.S. locations (varies by program). A leadership and ethics immersion for students interested in public policy, civic impact, and thoughtful leadership development. Duration: Varies - Estimated Cost: Varies (see website)Application Window: Varies; early application recommended - Selectivity Level: Selective.

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US - STEM & Advanced Academics /

 

• Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies / Stanford, CA (and online options vary). Advanced coursework in STEM, humanities, and interdisciplinary subjects for strong students seeking academic rigor. Duration: 2–8 weeks (varies) Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Application Window: January–March (varies by program) Selectivity Level: Competitive.

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•  MIT – Research Science Institute (RSI)/Cambridge, MA. Extremely selective research program combining advanced coursework with hands-on scientific research. Duration: Typically ~6 weeks Estimated Cost: No tuition (highly selective; confirm current details) Application Window: Varies; typically winter deadlines Selectivity Level: Extremely Selective

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• Boston University – RISE Boston, MA. A lab-based research experience for motivated STEM students who want real research exposure. Duration: Varies (often multi-week) Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Application Window: Varies; typically winter–spring Selectivity Level: Competitive.

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US - Florida-Based Academic Alternatives/

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• University of Miami – Pre-College Programs /Coral Gables, FL. Residential and commuter options with academic and creative offerings—strong local alternative for Miami families. Duration: 2 or 3 weeks Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Application Window: Varies; typically winter–spring Selectivity Level: Open to Moderately Selective (varies).

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• Florida International University – Pre-College Programs /Miami, FL. Local academic enrichment and exposure opportunities—often a practical option for commuters. Duration: Varies Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Application Window: VariesSelectivity Level: Open to Moderately Selective (varies)

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• University of Florida – Youth & Pre-College Programs /Gainesville, FL. Summer academic enrichment programs across disciplines—good for students seeking structured coursework exposure. Duration: Varies - Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) - Application Window: VariesSelectivity Level: Open to Moderately Selective (varies)

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EUROPE - Business & Economics/

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• EU Business School – International Summer School  / Barcelona Business, entrepreneurship, and international management exposure in a European setting. Duration: Varies (often 2–3 weeks - July 5 - July 18/July 19-August 1/August 2-August 15) Cost: $3,850 Euros (mention BKB Moms) - Selectivity Level: Selective.

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• IE University – Summer Program /Segovia & Madrid, Spain. Business, law, architecture, and international-focused options with a global perspective and cohort experience. Duration: 2–4 weeks (June–July) Estimated Cost: $3,000–$6,000 Application Window: January–April Selectivity Level: Selective.

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• Bocconi University – Summer School for High School Students Milan, Italy. Economics/finance immersion for academically strong students exploring business, markets, and analytical coursework. Duration: 2 weeks (typically July) Estimated Cost: $3,000–$4,500 - Application Window: January–March Selectivity Level: Selective.

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• ESADE Business School – Pre-College Programs Barcelona, Spain. Business and leadership experiences with an international campus feel—useful for students exploring management and global business. Duration: Varies - Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) - Application Window: Varies; typically winter–spring - Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective to Selective.

 

EUROPE  - International Relations & Social Sciences/

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• London School of Economics (LSE) – Summer School/ London, UK. Highly regarded program focused on economics, global policy, and social sciences—best for academically mature students. Duration: Varies (often 3 weeks) Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) Application Window: Varies; typically winter–spring Selectivity Level: Selective.

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• Immerse Education – International Relations Track Oxford / Cambridge, UK. An IR-focused track hosted in classic university settings—good for students exploring global affairs, law, or policy. Duration: 2–3 weeks (varies) - Estimated Cost: $4,500–$7,500 (varies) - Application Window: Rolling (early spring recommended) - Selectivity Level: Moderately Selective.

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• Oxford & Cambridge–Style Academic Immersion University of Oxford /Pre-University Programmes Oxford, UK. Academic enrichment offering exposure to Oxbridge-style learning and tutorial-inspired instruction. Duration: Varies - Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) - Application Window: Varies Selectivity Level: Competitive.

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• University of Cambridge – Summer Programmes Cambridge, UK. Traditional academic immersion within a historic UK university setting—strong for students who thrive in seminar-style learning.Duration: Varies Estimated Cost: Varies (see website) - Application Window: Varies - Selectivity Level: Competitive.

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EUROPE - Creative & Design/

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• NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (Summer Courses) Milan & Rome, Italy. Creative immersion for students exploring fashion, design, and visual arts with a European creative-school environment. Duration: 2-week modules (combinable) Estimated Cost: $2,500–$5,000 - Application Window: January–April - Selectivity Level: Open to Moderately Selective (varies)

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