To perform a custom search for free summer programs visit https://insideschools.org/resources/free-programs
STEP Fordham University

The Science & Technology Entry Program (Step)
at Fordham University is an exciting and rigorous academic enrichment program designed to help prepare junior high and high school students for licensed professions and scientific, technical and health-related careers. STEP also seeks to increase the representation of historically underrepresented minorities and economically disadvantaged people in these fields. To visit the STEP Fordham Web Site click here.
at Fordham University is an exciting and rigorous academic enrichment program designed to help prepare junior high and high school students for licensed professions and scientific, technical and health-related careers. STEP also seeks to increase the representation of historically underrepresented minorities and economically disadvantaged people in these fields. To visit the STEP Fordham Web Site click here.
Free Programs at NYU

Visit https://www.nyu.edu/admissions/high-school-programs.html to locate free summer and academic year programs. You will have to sort through to find the free ones.
NYU ASPIRE PROGRAM
NYUSPS Aspire is a (FREE) scholarship program for rising high school juniors and seniors from underrepresented communities who will be first-generation college students. Aspire is a two-year college prep and mentoring program that features a variety of classes and workshops, which will prepare you for the college admissions process and experience. The program begins with a one-week college immersion intensive in the summer and continues with support throughout your junior and senior year in high school. To apply click here
Futures and Options pre-internships, internships, and college counseling
Overview
By partnering with New York's business community, Futures and Options opens doors for underserved youth to build meaningful professional careers. We also provide businesses with a trained, educated, and diverse young workforce.
Futures and Options offers three key programs:
The Pre-Internship Program: Our Pre-Internship Program provides career readiness training to students who have not yet reached the skill level - or age - to be placed in internship positions. Futures and Options' engaging, interactive Pre-Internship workshops help students learn to sharpen public speaking, time management, goal setting, and interviewing skills.
Field trips to companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers and Colgate-Palmolive Company bring career exploration to life; students also get to meet corporate volunteers who share success stories and career information. The program will support more than 100 students, including 40 middle school students, during the
2010-2011 school year.
To learn more about the Pre-Internship Program and to apply, please visit our Pre-Internship Program page.
The Internship Program: Through our acclaimed Internship Program, students gain vital hands-on experience to prepare for the workforce. They also gain entry to blue-chip corporations, thriving small businesses, and dynamic nonprofits. Our unique program tailors internships to match interests of both students and business partners. We also provide ongoing, dedicated support for both interns and supervisors throughout the internship term. As part of the program, interns commit to attending year-round workshops on work-readiness and life skills.
To learn more about the Internship Program and to apply, please visit our Internship Program
page.
The College Guidance Initiative: Futures and Options works with students in both their junior and senior years of high school to prepare them for the college application and selection process. Since many schools lack
resources to provide guidance around higher-education opportunities, we help students better understand the college search, application process, and selection. Participating students get the opportunity to learn from each other, share experiences with peers, and get college guidance materials. We also provide one-on-one counseling.
To learn more about the College Guidance Initiative and how to get involved, please visit our College Guidance page.
By partnering with New York's business community, Futures and Options opens doors for underserved youth to build meaningful professional careers. We also provide businesses with a trained, educated, and diverse young workforce.
Futures and Options offers three key programs:
The Pre-Internship Program: Our Pre-Internship Program provides career readiness training to students who have not yet reached the skill level - or age - to be placed in internship positions. Futures and Options' engaging, interactive Pre-Internship workshops help students learn to sharpen public speaking, time management, goal setting, and interviewing skills.
Field trips to companies like PricewaterhouseCoopers and Colgate-Palmolive Company bring career exploration to life; students also get to meet corporate volunteers who share success stories and career information. The program will support more than 100 students, including 40 middle school students, during the
2010-2011 school year.
To learn more about the Pre-Internship Program and to apply, please visit our Pre-Internship Program page.
The Internship Program: Through our acclaimed Internship Program, students gain vital hands-on experience to prepare for the workforce. They also gain entry to blue-chip corporations, thriving small businesses, and dynamic nonprofits. Our unique program tailors internships to match interests of both students and business partners. We also provide ongoing, dedicated support for both interns and supervisors throughout the internship term. As part of the program, interns commit to attending year-round workshops on work-readiness and life skills.
To learn more about the Internship Program and to apply, please visit our Internship Program
page.
The College Guidance Initiative: Futures and Options works with students in both their junior and senior years of high school to prepare them for the college application and selection process. Since many schools lack
resources to provide guidance around higher-education opportunities, we help students better understand the college search, application process, and selection. Participating students get the opportunity to learn from each other, share experiences with peers, and get college guidance materials. We also provide one-on-one counseling.
To learn more about the College Guidance Initiative and how to get involved, please visit our College Guidance page.
STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program)

The Baruch College STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) Academy is a pre-college program for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in science and health related professions. The program invites qualified students to participate in workshops and college courses in math and science as well as SAT and college preparatory workshops. To apply click here.
CUNY Creative Arts Team (CAT) Youth Theatre
Who:Middle and high school students
Details: Participants meet weekly during the school year to explore their ideas and build skills through theater games, improv, scene work, rehearsal, critical reflection and group discussion. Each spring, high school participants present a full production of their original work; middle school participants present their original work three times a year
Cost: FREE
How to Apply: Students are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. An application form may be found on the website, so apply early
Who:Middle and high school students
Details: Participants meet weekly during the school year to explore their ideas and build skills through theater games, improv, scene work, rehearsal, critical reflection and group discussion. Each spring, high school participants present a full production of their original work; middle school participants present their original work three times a year
Cost: FREE
How to Apply: Students are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. An application form may be found on the website, so apply early