Volunteer/Summer
Opportunities
Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio
University Health System Junior Volunteer
San Antonio Public Library Ambassadors
*This is a short list of volunteer opportunities available in San Antonio. Please do your research if you have other areas of interest! We are not affiliated with any organization listed!
UT Computer Science Summer Academies
St. Mary's University Tech Camps
Summer Program Opportunities
ARMY - AEOP STEM Program
The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science application is open and accepting applications. Students from elementary school through high school who are interested in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are eligible to apply to participate in GEMS at Army laboratories. LINK: AEOP
BANK OF AMERICA
Link: Bank of America Student Leaders Program is an eight-week summer experience for high school juniors and seniors. The program includes a paid internship with a local nonprofit organization as well as the Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. The program gives Student Leaders the opportunity to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on community work experience while discovering their own talents for serving their community and leading others.
BARNARD UNIVERSITY, NY
Link: Pre-College Programs provide great insight for rising junior and senior girls considering New York City or women's colleges for their college list. Six programs ensure they can find diversity in their course selections and unique program compositions. Students may immerse themselves in two classes as part of our Summer in the City program, sample one course during our Liberal Arts Intensive, focus on performance and theory during Dance in the City, hone leadership skills with the Young Women’s Leadership Institute, dive into the sciences during the Summer Science Seminar, or build their brand with Entrepreneurs-in-Training
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Link: Computer/Electrical Engineering Program
Aerospace Engineering Program
Aerospace ASTRO Engineering Program
Aerial Robotics and Control
Flight Exploration
Global Security & Intelligence Spy
NHI - Link: THE GREAT DEBATE (for 9th Graders)
The Great Debate allows high school freshmen the opportunity to test and improve their written and verbal communication skills through organized discussions and debates about issues that impact today's Latino community. Students gain confidence in public speaking and an appreciation of communication as a powerful tool of leadership. Scholarship opportunities available.
NHI - Link: THE LORENZO DE ZAVALA (LDZ) YOUTH LEADERSHIP SESSION (for 10th Graders)
is the most recognized tenth and eleventh high school age leadership program of the National Hispanic Institute. Started in 1983, the overall challenge of the LDZ is for the students to envision themselves as part of the future leadership of a 21st Century community. Scholarship opportunities available.
NHI - Link: COLLEGIATE WORLD SERIES (CWS) LEADERSHIP SESSION (for 11th Graders)
NHI is familiar with the fact that from one day to the next, high school seniors are expected to make the transition to independent adult life. The CWS prepares students for the emotional ups and downs of adapting to life away from their parents, making large financial investments, managing time effectively, understanding various cultures and lifestyles different from their own, and making critical decisions that eventually chart the course of their life journey. Scholarship opportunities available.
OBERLIN COLLEGE, OH
Link: Foresight Prep is a national/international summer, experiential learning program dedicated to equipping the next generation of sustainability-focused leaders with the skills, knowledge and relationships to ensure success. Participants are introduced to fresh sustainability insights, develop as leaders, and become part of an ongoing network to support their future education and career paths.
University of Pennsylvania: Engineering Summer Academy
For more information visit: https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/apply/
Highly talented and motivated high school students are invited to apply to Engineering Summer Academy at Penn for an intensive, three-week academic experience like no other! With one of our six courses, you can take your STEM interests to the next level.
ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY STEM CAMPS
All Summer Click here for more info and registration
Our summer camps give currently enrolled middle and high school students an opportunity to explore engineering as a career through hands-on learning and fun. The camps have three components: robotics, programming, and operations research. Sessions feature robotics programming and problem solving using Lego Mindstorm NXT kits. The camps include field trips to observe professional engineers at work, and bringing them to camp to share their experiences.
ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY PRE-MEDICAL CAMP
In 2010, the St. Mary’s University Department of Biological Sciences received funding to hold its first pre-medical summer camp. Both the “Career Explorations Workshop” and “Pathways into Medicine” summer camp are JAMP Summer Camp funded by JAMP specifically for high school students and has two goals: (1) Recruit and educate potential JAMP students about the JAMP program and the opportunities it provides, and (2) Present students with a unique, hands-on experience with healthcare professionals in a medical school environment.
LINK: JAMP @ ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY
Sam Houston State University
Criminal Justice Summer Camp 2018
HS Student age 15-17 interested in Criminal Justice
http://www.shsu.edu/academics/criminal-justice/camps/index.html
SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Link: Summer EDGE program for school age students.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Bearkat STEM SUMMER CAMPS
“These camps are a lot of fun and there is a lot of spirit. It gives students a college atmosphere while they have fun.
In particular, consider the Link: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUMMER CAMP
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY - LYLE ENGINEERING CAMP AT SMU
The Lyle School of Engineering at SMU offers summer camp programs for students in Engineering for students entering 7th through 12th grades and CSI camp for students entering the 6th and 7th grades. Camps provide a creative environment for students to learn and apply their knowledge: Crime Scene Investigation; Engineering, etc. Click link for details: LYLE ENGINEERING SUMMER
NASA High School AEROSPACE SCHOLARS
Link: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/high-school-aerospace-scholars/
TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, SEGUIN TX Summer Scholars Academy - www.tlu.edu/ssa
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Link: Pre-College Programs at UT Austin UTAustin is excited to offer summer experiences that immerse HS students in college life and gives them a head start in discovering their interests, lives, and careers beyond high school. During this three-week program, beginning June 29, students will sit in classes taught by some of the best teachers UT Austin. At the same time, they’ll be meeting other students from Texas and around the world.
Federal Internship Opportunities:
These URLs will take you to the main government website. To look specifically for internships or fellowships, conduct a search within the site. Many applications are due early in the year, so begin your search as soon as you can!
AT&T Labs-Fellowship Program www.reseaarch.att.com
Defense www.defenselink.mil
Education www.ed.gov
Energy www.doe.gov
Health & Human Services www.dhhs.gov
Housing & Urban Development www.hud.gov
Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov