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Additional External Summer Opportunities
Please see the links below for enrichment opportunities over the summer. Note that these opportunities are not managed by New Albany Plain Local Schools, and the information is provided as a resource for parents and students
Humanities and Cognitive Sciences High School Summer Institute (HumCog) Center for Cognitive & Brain Sciences at The Ohio State University
HumCog is a week-long summer program (July 14-18, 2025) designed for curious high school students to explore the fascinating intersection of brain sciences and the humanities.
CREATES High School Summer Program - OSUCCC – James
The CREATES HS program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) offers a unique opportunity for your students to explore cutting-edge research and connect with leading scientists. Here's what CREATES offers:
- Summer Research Internship: A paid, mentored summer internship where students work alongside OSUCCC – James researchers on innovative projects.
- Job Shadowing: Opportunities to shadow healthcare professionals and researchers in various cancer-related fields.
- Lab Tours: Immersive experiences that provide a behind-the-scenes look at state-of-the-art research labs.
- Workshops and Seminars: Engaging sessions on diverse topics in cancer research, career pathways, and professional development.
Ohio State University Data Science Camp
The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. It is an exciting, fast-growing field centered on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services
Biotechnology Bootcamp - Columbus State Community College
Biomanufacturing technicians are in high demand, and to address this need, Columbus State Community College has launched a Biotechnology Bootcamp. With this short-term program, you can gain the skills necessary to pursue an exciting, well-paying career at the forefront of scientific innovation in just 12 weeks.
Pharma Manufacturing Bootcamp - Columbus State Community College
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in your community are looking for skilled workers. To meet this demand and create new career pathways for Central Ohioans, Columbus State Community College launched the Pharma Manufacturing Bootcamp—a 12-week, no-cost program designed to prepare you for a high-paying career in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Ohio State University Data Science Camp
The Translational Data Analytics Institute hosts a free summer camp designed for students in rising grades 7, 8, and 9 to explore data science and analytics. It is an exciting, fast-growing field centered on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data. Students who learn these skills can combine them with an unimaginably wide range of interests, from business and biology to health care and education, to city planning and social services.
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Paid Youth Employment Program - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children’s is seeking youth and young adults (ages 16 - 24) to participate in paid summer work learning experiences! Students will have the opportunity to learn, build their skills and gain valuable work experience within a health care setting.
Summer Scientist Education Series - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM - Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:00 PM, Nationwide Children's Hospital Education Center.
Nationwide Children's Summer Work Experience
Nationwide Children’s is seeking youth and young adults (ages 16 - 24) to participate in paid summer work learning experiences! Students will have the opportunity to learn, build their skills and gain valuable work experience within a health care setting.
SHE Program: Summer Healthcare in Oncology - American Cancer Society
The SHE program provides a 2-week virtual experience for young women who are currently in their freshman and sophomore years of high school. The program will include a series of virtual workshops, panels, and hands on research activities, with science research kits which will be sent directly to the participant’s home.
ARISE (Arts through Intergenerational Social Engagement) - CAPA
ARISE (ARts through Intergenerational Social Engagement), a collaboration between CAPA, GrowIN, and The Ohio State University is a five-week intergenerational summer program focused on storytelling through the fine arts. Participants in this program will include teens from central Ohio, undergraduate volunteers, and older adults living in residential facilities and participating through community centers.
Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Program - Lebanon Valley College
The Health and Biomedical Sciences camp will provide a fun, challenging and engaging college environment in which students will develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist and health professional.
At The Core Summer Opportunities
Additional academic and career-minded summer camps for students.