Enrichment Opportunities

Hello students and families! Stay tuned for Enrichment updates this year!

These opportunities will include:

Internships
Research opportunities
Week-long summer programs at colleges
After School Matters

...and many more! Reach out to your counselor with questions!

REEX JumpStart *Cost associated with program	This program is targeted to current high school Juniors (rising Seniors) and is an immersive 2-week residential program focused on introducing young scholars to core real estate fundamentals and opportunities within the Commercial Real Estate industry. Scholars will be provided training and exposure to entrepreneurs, industry executives, and classes will be led by college faculty. The 2022 host universities include: *The Host Institutes: New York University, Harvard University, M.I.T, Cornell University, Howard University & University of Miami*
The LEAD Global Summer Learning Institute (GSLI)	The LEAD Global Summer Learning Institute (GSLI) will be a 3-week immersive learning experience which will be virtual for the first week and scholars will spend two weeks on-campus during the residential portion of GSLI. Our program will provide diverse, high-achieving rising high school seniors exposure to business principles and the skill sets needed for successful business careers, along with the opportunity to explore finance, entrepreneurship, accounting, marketing, and technology, among other business sectors.
Girls in the Game Leadership Institute **May 7th 10am-2:30pm	A fun day of yoga, self-care and interviewing skills. Girls will also get to mingle with powerful women professionals. Teens who attend will get a chance to interview for and get priority acceptance for our summer employment programs. Lunch is included. Girls can sign up by going to this Eventbrite Link. There are buses across the city that they can sign up for that will bring them to the event.
Cradles to Crayons Teen Leadership Corps Program dates: July 11-August 12 Application due May 25	Cradles to Crayons’ mission is to provide children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive -at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting with different communities. Our TLC program provides teen leaders the opportunity to be a part of this mission and vision. The Teen Leadership Corps is an opportunity for students entering grades 10-12 to gain leadership skills through in-person service-learning projects, and then put those skills into practice by engaging their communities in product collections and by raising awareness about the need for and work of Cradles to Crayons
Latino Health Science Enrichment Program (LaHSEP) at UIC This program is for current seniors admitted to UIC and/or who will be attending a four year institution in the fall of 2022. Program dates: June 20-July 29 *Application due June 10	LaHSEP Track 3 is a six-week in-person summer academic enrichment program. The program provides participants the opportunity to prepare for college by taking Math, English, Chemistry and engaging in research. This is a great opportunity for first year undergraduate students with a career goal in medicine or the health sciences to get a jump start before the semester begins and make new friends, meet faculty, and work with staff. A wonderful benefit of participating in LaHSEP Track 3 is that it offers a $600.00 stipend for students who successfully complete the six-week program.
floChicago Application due April 25th	floChicago will select a cohort of high school juniors to participate in its flagship leadership program consisting of meetings and retreats throughout the 2022-23 school year. This diverse cohort of students will have the opportunity to engage with some of Chicago's most prominent leaders, work with diverse leaders from throughout the Chicago area, and gain exposure to a wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing Chicago. The program is offered at no cost to participants. To be eligible, students must be high school juniors and must have a demonstrable track record of leadership, the ability to work in a diverse group, a strong attendance record, and a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Mikva Summer Fellow Internship	We are seeking rising seniors or soon-to-be graduates interested in paid summer *internships in the office of a city, county, state or federal lawmaker.* Mikva Summer Fellows will be part of a *professional development cohort* focused on developing work readiness skills including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. Youth will work 30 hours a week for 6 weeks between late June and early August, and be paid $15 per hour. Youth must show proof of vaccination to participate.
Mikva Citywide Youth Council	We are seeking youth in grades 9-11who are passionate about making a change in their community and who want to make their voices heard. Citywide Youth Councils allow youth to have a voice in the formation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy; our councils address issues in public education, juvenile justice reform, teen health and youth-police relations. Youth will work 20 hours a week for 6 weeks from July 5 - August 12, and be paid $14-15 per hour.
DePaul College Connect Program dates: July 5-August 5 Application due May 15 **FREE opportunity	We’ll be back on the Lincoln Park campus after two summers of online instruction ! Current juniors (rising seniors in the summer) 6 college level courses to choose from Free tuition, Ventra cards for commuting to campus, free college credit for completion of course, lots of college prep workshops, field trips, guest speakers, and much more
Engineering Tomorrow's Careers Camp at UW Madison Program dates: June 20-24 *Cost associated with program, financial assistance available	ETC offers an incredible opportunity to grow young students’ passion for and knowledge of STEM topics while connecting them with professionals studying, teaching, and working in engineering fields to provide support and guidance. Activities include: Experiments and hands-on activities that explore STEM on UW Madison’s engineering campus Industry guests sharing about their careers in STEM, as well as leading workshops to challenge campers’ problem-solving skills Hear from professors from different fields in engineering about research and the many possibilities of academic paths within engineering Ask questions to a panel of students from engineering and beyond to learn more about college life and how to choose a college or major
MAPS Corp Summer Opportunities	The MAPSCorps Field Researcher & Mapper is a data scientist, community strategist, and motivated high school freshman who is devoted to the STEM field and closing the information gap in Chicago. The Field Researcher & Mapper is committed to learning how to produce high-quality data about community assets that everyone can use to improve the human condition through data analysis, research methods, advocacy building, and professional development. The Field Researcher & Mapper should be personally committed to professional development, educational attainment, and social justice. This is an in-person position, applicants must reside in the city of Chicago.

Howard University School of Business Summer Program July 18th-22nd free program	Howard University’s School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs introduces students to college life, teamwork, and fundamentals in four growing areas of business: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship.
Black Male Youth Summit May 21st **virtual	During the summit, students will experience non-traditional, creative and interactive presentations and seminars, discussing topics on leadership development, social skills, academic success and career exploration.
After School Matters **paid opportunities	Apprenticeships, internships, and assistantships!
One Summer Chicago **application will open up Spring 2022	Summer Job opportunities!
UIUC College of ACES PreCollege Programs	Discovering STEM in ACES USDA AG Summer Discovery Program
University of Chicago Summer Programs University of Chicago One Week Enrichment Cost associated with program Financial aid available	For Summer 2022, we are excited to host both residential programs and online courses.
Boston University Summer Journalism Academy *Cost associated with program Application due May 13	The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives students ages 14 to 18 the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Wash U Summer Programs *Cost associated with program	Variety of summer programs, allowing students to explore academics and campus life at WashU. Remote options available.
Badger Precollege @ University of Wisconsin-Madison Cost associated with programs Financial Aid available	Immersive college-prep programs for students completing grades 9-12. Students select a course or area of interest, explore campus and learn with their peers
Saper Summer Law Immersion Application due June 30 Cost associated with program * Financial Aid available	The Saper Law Immersio n Program is a week-long summer camp that offers high school and college students the opportunity to explore a variety of legal career paths. Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law Offices, will teach the 2022 Saper Immersion Program with the assistance of other Saper Law attorneys. In addition, guest speakers from start-ups, non-profits, and other law firms will also present to the class

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Cost associated with program Financial aid available	Online academic enrichment programs featuring a wide variety of disciplines—including business, computer science, humanities, math, science, social justice, and more—allowing students to investigate advanced topics beyond the typical high school curriculum. Students engage in discussion-based online classes with instructors who are scholars in their fields and passionate about teaching.
Inspirit AI *Cost associated with program	Interdisciplinary artificial intelligence program developed and taught by graduate students from Stanford and MIT. Spring program is best suited for students who are more interested in an immersive 10-week experience to explore the ins-and-outs of AI with their peers. Summer Program also available
Georgetown University Online Pre-College Cost associated with program Financial Aid available	The online Pre-College programs help students ages 13 and older explore their interests. Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.
Summer Leadership Academy with Mercy College School of Business	For High School Juniors (Rising Seniors): The Mercy College Business Honors Program is hosting a Summer Leadership Academy in July 2022 for high achieving Juniors/Rising Seniors (graduating 2023). There are THREE separate week-long experiences – CHOOSE ONE! If you know students who might want a program that allows them a live-in, week-long college experience

Chicago Teen Mentors	Are you looking for a flexible and fun way to volunteer online this school year? Sign up to tutor with Chicago Teen Mentors! We offer free Zoom tutoring to CPS 3rd to 10th graders! All tutors will receive volunteer service hours.
Anti-Cruelty Society Programs	Veterinary Mentoring Program After School Crafting Club (virtual) After School Advocates Teens Who Care
Drop-In Certifications at YouMedia	Stream On: Live Stream Certification, Mondays DSLR Camera and Photography Certification, Tuesdays Recording Studio Certification, Wednesdays Stitch Sesh: Sewing Machine Certification, Thursdays
Yale Young Global Scholars	A two-week summer program that facilitates discussions on cutting-edge topics in academia. Choose a session based on your academic interest, and meet like-minded students from around the world. YYGS offers sessions in the humanities, social sciences, STEM fields, and a cross-disciplinary track that incorporates all of the above.
Junior Economic Club Chicago	Junior Economic of Chicago (JEC) is a selective student-run organization whose members have access to exclusive networking events, internships, workshops, scholarships, volunteer opportunities, private tours, job shadows, and more
Inter-Acting Cost: $400 per course ** As part of our mission we are offering scholarship slots to students in need. With the start of the school year, we decided to expand the number of weekly courses we offer, resulting in a handful of scholarship spots available.	Inter-Acting is an 8 week long, online leadership course with an emphasis on SEL. Each week incorporates a different SEL principle: Self-Regulation, Self-Talk, Resiliency, Empathy, Assertive Communication, Taking Accountability, Inner Validation, and Gratitude. Video!
Blissful Coding Club	The Blissful Coding Club is proud to open student registration and Fall internships for the Fall 2021 session of our FREE VIRTUAL coding camps, classes, and workshops! We offer Scratch, Python, Cybersecurity, Personal Finance, and more, of all levels. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING WITH US AS A STUDENT: https://forms.gle/ww9DQt8pdPb9HVkP7 These classes have opened signups for all students of different levels, in grades 2-12. Parents can sign students up and learn more about the program using this form here IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN INSTRUCTING OR BECOMING A TA: https://forms.gle/TUaxEMM9csNxzn6E6 We are offering unpaid Fall internships and nonprofit volunteer opportunities as well for students in grades 10-12 as well as CS major college undergrad/grad students.
Pre-College Programs with Summer Discovery	For Summer Discovery, this year’s line-up includes our partner universities, including UCLA, UCSB, CU-Boulder, UT-Austin, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Cambridge University, and Hult International Business School, London, ready to deliver an unforgettable pre-college summer experience for middle and high schools students. Coming soon are the applications for the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. For SIG, this year’s line-up for Middle and High School students includes Bryn Mawr College, Emory University, UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Miami, University of Michigan, and Yale University, and for Elementary School students includes Bryn Mawr College, Boston University, Emory University, Fairfield University, and Montclair State University.