STUDENT SUMMER PROGRAMS: If your child is interested in pursuing a summer program,
there are many opportunities for enrichment, skill development and/or college credit taking place
on college campuses across the U.S.
there are many opportunities for enrichment, skill development and/or college credit taking place
on college campuses across the U.S.
For a general idea of what is available, a simple online search for “summer programs for high school
students” will get you started.
students” will get you started.
For something more specific, such as an area of specialty, conduct a search such as “summer art
programs for high school students”
STEM jobs and internships: https://capecodstemnetwork.org/work
programs for high school students”
STEM jobs and internships: https://capecodstemnetwork.org/work
GAP YEAR A "gap year" is a period between completing high school and beginning college.
This time can either be a semester or a full year away from traditional classroom studies.
Gap years come in all shapes and sizes. They include participating in organized gap year programs
abroad or domestically, working in a field of interest, civil service in the military or a national service
organization, pursuing arts or athletics, and traveling the world as a tourist.
Gap years come in all shapes and sizes. They include participating in organized gap year programs
abroad or domestically, working in a field of interest, civil service in the military or a national service
organization, pursuing arts or athletics, and traveling the world as a tourist.
When it comes to choosing a gap year program, there are many options: you can choose a pre-made
gap year program, combine short-term programs, or make your own custom experience at home or
abroad (or both!).
gap year program, combine short-term programs, or make your own custom experience at home or
abroad (or both!).
Article regarding GAP year:
Guide to the GAP year:
Best Gap Year Programs 2019-2020:
USA Gap year fairs:
Listing of GAP year programs:
Accredited GAP year programs:
