Students are always looking for things to do over the summer. I encourage students to pursue activities they really care about—don’t worry about what they think will “look good” to college admissions officers. Reading, going to the pool, hanging out with friends, family vacations, and just being a kid are super important for summer break. Plan for your future, but don’t forget to enjoy your youth!
I want to share some of the things my current students are doing this summer. I’m proud of them and their accomplishments. They are a great group of kids from all different parts of the country, different socioeconomic backgrounds, and different academic abilities. I’m lucky to get to work with them! Maybe this list will give other students and families some ideas about summer options.
Summer Programs/Camps:
Brevard College Summer Music Institute
Film/Acting Camp in NYC
George Mason University Summer Program
High School Diplomats at Princeton University
Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program
Lexington, Kentucky Sister Cities Student Exchange Program, Ireland
Notre Dame Summer Scholars Program
Soccer Conditioning and Camp
Volleyball Conditioning and Camp
Yale Young Global Scholars Program
Summer Jobs:
Babysitting
Chick fil-A
Lifeguard
Panera Bread
Papa Murphy’s Pizza Company
Working for Mom and Dad
Travel:
Austria
Germany
India
Ireland
Switzerland
Volunteering:
Historic Home Restoration
Hospital Volunteer
Humane Society Volunteer
Translator (Swahili, French)
