Things to do during the summer

Academic summer programs

Below is a list of summer programs that students can apply to and attend if accepted. These programs are great opportunities to network with professionals, academics and other students, socialize with students from across the region, see new places, gain knowledge and experience regarding college and careers, and even get college and high school credits (depending on program and courses taken). Click on the following links or use one of the search engines at the end of this page to learn about additional programs. Remember, each program has different eligibility requirements, costs, program dates, application deadlines and capacities so check them out early enough to ensure you have adequate time to apply.

Middle School

• Grand Canyon In Focus (sponsored by Udall Foundation and Grand Canyon National Park Service) (must apply through NAU Talent Search Program; Dates TBD for Summer 2024)
• Indian Youth of America

 High School Freshmen – Juniors

• Nizhoní Academy at NAU
• University of California – Irvine: American Indian Summer Institute
• College Horizons (Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and Alaskan Natives)
• The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program at ASU
• Phillips Exeter Academy
• University of Arizona Med-Start in Phoenix
• University of Arizona Med-Start in Tucson
• Crow Canyon Archaeological Center High School Camp (Must be 14 years of age & Freshmen through Graduated Seniors may apply)      
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University(costs apply but scholarships may be available)
• National Native American youth Initiative (NNAYI):(Open to sophomores, juniors & seniors)
• Catalyst Academy at Cornell University: (Open to rising sophomores, juniors & seniors)

• STAR (Successful Transition and Academic Readiness) at NAU
• Graduate College Horizons
• The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program(Seniors may apply IF accepted to ASU & are attending in Fall of 2015)
• University of Arizona New Start Summer Program(Must be a first-time college freshmen and/or have been admitted to U of A)
• University of Arizona Honors Summer Academy(must have completed senior year and costs apply)
• Challenge – Colorado School of Mines (Must be accepted into CSM as a Freshman)
• Summer Design Primer at ASU: (Must be accepted and will be attending ASU in the Fall)