SUMMER PROGRAMS

Instead of sitting around during the summer, participating in summer enrichment activities can make your summer fun while also working towards going to college.  A summer program does not need to be academic at all, because there are many different types including various sports, sailing, camping, drama, religious and even cooking camps.   Of course there are all sorts of academic programs including science, math, engineering and several career oriented programs, such as the pre-med program at Cal-State LA.   

As with college, don’t let financial constraints deter you from participating in summer programs.  Although many of the camps do have a program fee, you can get sponsored from several external organizations.  These include the Shriners club, rotary clubs, the elks club and any other private benefactors. 

The links for many of the sites with summer program opportunities are listed below:

•  Go City Kids

• The California Camp Page

• The LA Library Reading Fund

• The Cal-State LA Hospital Cooperative Program

• Oak Park High School Summer Activities

• Summer Opportunities from Family Education

• ACA Summer Camps

• Summer Opportunities from Petersons

• Summer Camps

• Summer Camp Search Engine

• Summer Opportunities at Allen’s Guide

Just as important as exploring new opportunities is continuing your extracurricular activities through the summer.  While fun, it would also be rewarding to continue playing a sport or continue your club activities whether in a camp or simply on your own time. You can continue working with your local Key Clubs or other community service organizations during the summer as well.   Whatever the case, make sure that you keep busy during the summer because it is a fun way of working toward college.