Our Programs
Wishbone works with program providers to deliver transformational impact to our students. Learn more about our Wishbone Recommended programs.
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Highly motivated high school students can challenge themselves this summer at UC Berkeley’s Academic Talent Development Program. ATDP offers a range of courses, from First-Year Japanese, to Cognitive Neuroscience, to meet the interests of any academically talented high school student. Read More
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Students can preview life in the Ivy League with the Summer@Brown: Pre-College Program! This program attracts students from around the world seeking a college experience at one of the top institutions in the nation. With nearly 200 courses to select from, every student can find an exciting course to attend! Read More
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Ready for college? Prove it at Barnard this summer! Students spend a week on Barnard’s leafy campus in Morningside Heights, taking a liberal arts course that meets in the morning and spending afternoons enjoying summer in New York and studying. Read More
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Experience college life—and a college-level class—on Ithaca College’s beautiful campus. This three-week program lets students choose one course from a variety of liberal arts offerings. At the end of their time, they can even receive college credit for having successfully completed the class! Read More
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SuperCamp Senior Forum offers a taste of college life to high school students from around the country. Students have the opportunity to spend ten days on campus at some of America’s top universities while participating in a number of enrichment activities. Students will learn academic, life and career skills that will ensure their success in post-secondary education. Read More
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SuperCamp Senior Forum offers a taste of college life to high school students from around the country. Students have the opportunity to spend ten days on campus at some of America’s top universities while participating in a number of enrichment activities. Students will learn academic, life and career skills that will ensure their success in post-secondary education. Read More
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Part of the Future Stars Summer Camps network, this academic enrichment camp at Purchase College in Purchase, New York, helps prepare high school students for the SAT and ACT with its week-long programs. Perfect for students who want an edge when taking these important tests! Read More
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Let the world know how passionate you are about sports! One of the only schools to offer a program dedicated to the field of sports communication, Marist College offers this two-week summer program to students interested in careers in sports media. Read More
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From front pages to homepages, this intensive, one-week summer program will introduce students to the world of contemporary journalism. Students will explore print, broadcast journalism, and digital media, getting a great overview of this fast-changing industry! Read More
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The Center for Talented Youth offers students a chance to enrich their education with topics not typically covered in high school curriculum. During Academic Explorations, students will engage in advanced courses that range from Engineering Design, to Mystery and Suspense in Literature and Film. Read More
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A+ Summer Pre-College is designed to meet the needs of high school upperclassmen who want to prepare for college life. Students will spend two weeks on campus at the prestigious Stanford University as they hone their reading, writing, and presentation skills. Read More
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A+ Summer High School challenges gifted high school freshmen and sophomores to think critically as they tackle advanced academic activities. Students will spend one week on campus at the prestigious Stanford University as they hone their reading, writing, and problem solving skills. Read More
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The American Legal Experience offers valuable insight into the judicial system for students interested in pursuing a career in law. During this one-week program, students will hone their public speaking skills under the guidance of esteemed speaking instructors and professional attorneys. Read More
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The college admissions process is an intimidating, albeit exciting, time for all college-bound students. At the College Admission Prep Camp, students will spend 11 days covering all aspects of the process, adequately preparing to enter into the world of post-secondary education. Read More
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The college admissions process is an intimidating, albeit exciting, time for all college-bound students. At the College Admission Prep Day Camp, students will spend two weeks covering all aspects of the process, adequately preparing students to enter into the world of post-secondary education. Read More
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The college admissions process is an intimidating, albeit exciting, time for all college-bound students. At the College Admission Prep Camp, students will spend two weeks covering all aspects of the process, adequately preparing students to enter into the world of post-secondary education. Read More
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Newsflash: this intensive summer program at the New York Film Academy is a great opportunity for students who are interested in digital media, film production, journalism—or all of the above. Read More
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Stanford National Forensic Institute, one of the longest running debate institutes in the nation, allows students to hone their policy debate skills under the guidance of a talented and passionate staff. Students will learn to think critically and analytically during this three-week program. Read More
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Stanford National Forensic Institute, one of the longest running debate institutes in the nation, allows students to hone their policy debate skills under the guidance of a talented and passionate staff. Students will learn to think critically and analytically during this four-week program. Read More
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Students with an interest in debate can learn the fundamentals at Stanford National Forensic Institute’s Beginners’ Policy Debate Lab. This two-week program takes place on campus at Stanford University and is perfect for any student, regardless of experience. Read More
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For students looking to succeed at debate, being able to construct and perform an argument is key. Stanford National Forensic Institute’s Critical Argument Lab provides students with the knowledge and practice they need to compete at the high school and college level. Read More
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The Sophomore Scholars Policy Debate Lab seeks to create the next generation of great debaters. Students will work closely with first-rate instructors to develop critical arguments during this three-week program on campus at Stanford University. Read More
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An intensive summer program in French cinema? Mais oui! This two-week session offers a survey of twentieth-century French film, from Jean Renoir to Éric Rohmer. Read More
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Parliamentary debate is the most popular form of debate in the world. Serious students or those new to this form of argumentation are invited to attend the Stanford National Forensic Institute’s 1-Week Parliamentary Program. Attending students will get an in-depth look at parliamentary debate. Read More
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The 2 – Week Core Lincoln-Douglas Program is open to all high school students interested in learning the art of debate. This program mixes high-caliber instruction with carefully crafted curriculum to prepare students for the upcoming year of competitive debate. Read More
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Students interested in gaining experience in parliamentary debate can do just that with the Stanford National Forensic Institute’s 2 – Week Parliamentary Program. This program provides the opportunity for students to study the theory of debate while allowing ample time to apply what is learned. Read More
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Students who want to dive deeper into public forum debate can do just that with the Stanford National Forensic Institute’s Core Public Forum Program. This program provides the opportunity for students to study the theory of debate while allowing ample time to apply what is learned. Read More
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Avid writers can push their creative limits this summer with Education Unlimited’s Emerging Writers Institute. During this two-week program, students will attend daily workshops where they will learn to write at a professional level and perfect their personal voice. Read More
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Avid writers can push their creative limits this summer with Education Unlimited’s Emerging Writers Institute. During this two-week program, students will attend daily workshops where they will learn to write at a professional level and perfect their personal voice. Read More
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Avid readers can delve into renowned literary classics with the Great Books Summer Program. Students will meet in small groups to discuss and debate themes and topics found in the assigned literature. The interactive nature of this reading program allows students to develop critical reading skills. Read More
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Students can master the art of public speaking and get a leg up on the competition with the Stanford National Forensic Institute’s Individual Events Program. During this two-week program, students will work closely with experienced staff as they study a course of their choosing. Read More
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In collaboration with Stanford Law School, LeadAmerica offers high school students insight into one of the nation’s top law schools with the Law & Trial Conference. Students will spend ten days engaged in mock trials, debates and more as they learn what it takes to practice law. Read More
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In a world that is constantly connecting, learning the art of mass communication is key! Newsroom by the Bay at Stanford University employs top journalism educators to teach its students to write and think critically as they address current, real-world issues. Read More
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Being able to successfully argue one’s point can lead to success in many fields, including politics, law and business. Students new to debate can master this skill and more at the Stanford National Forensic Institute’s Novice & Intermediate Public Forum Program. Read More
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In a world that is always connected via social media, learning to successfully communicate is key! Students attending the National Student Leadership Conference on Journalism, Film & Media Arts will immerse themselves in the field of communication and learn to share stories with the world. Read More
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Students eager to get to college can preview university life at one of America’s top institutions with Stanford University’s High School Summer College program. Students will attend classes alongside undergraduate students and are eligible to receive college credit for their work. Read More
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Students eager to study at a top university can get a taste of college life at the Stanford Summer Humanities Institute. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to study a challenging course of their choosing during this three-week, liberal arts intensive program. Read More
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With the support of Education Unlimited, high school students can enroll in college-level courses at the University of California, Berkeley. Students will spend six weeks on campus and can earn college credit for work completed during this pre-college experience. Read More
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Academically gifted high school students can spend their summer furthering their knowledge in a multitude of subjects with the Summer Institute for the Gifted at UC Berkeley. Students will spend three weeks on campus studying courses of their choice while getting a taste of life as a college student. Read More
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Every CEO starts somewhere! At this week-long summer program, students will get a comprehensive overview of the basics of doing business, from brainstorming to business-building. Read More