Pre-college
Picture yourself on a college campus, living like an undergraduate as you enjoy a preview of university life. You’ll be inspired by active, engaging curricula designed to help you think critically, explore new subjects and discover your passions.
Classes are balanced by a full schedule of afternoon activities, evening events and excursions intended to offer fun, interesting ways to connect with new friends and make the most of your time on campus.
Oxford,
UK
- Dates:
- July 1 – 27, 2013
- Price:
- $7,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Surround yourself with history, tradition, and achievement that goes back 900 years, and explore one of the world’s most celebrated universities.
UC Berkeley
CA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 27, 2013
- Price:
- $6,695
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Hip, progressive, and strikingly beautiful, Berkeley offers a wonderful environment to live and learn. Extensive sports facilities and proximity to San Francisco make a summer at UC Berkeley unforgettable.
Boston
MA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 27, 2013
- Price:
- $6,895
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Live on an iconic campus, and become part of a lively summer community and meet fellow peers from all over the US and around the world for an enriching experience full of learning and fun.
Amherst
MA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 13 (2 weeks)
- June 30 – July 27 (4 weeks)
- Price:
- $3,495 (2 weeks)
- $6,495 (4 weeks)
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Amherst is a fun, funky town with unique eateries and great live music spots. Amherst offers fully air-conditioned, apartment style living plus access to a brand new, state of the art athletics facility.
Language & Cultural Immersion
For thirty years, Summerfuel has offered high school students a unique way of visiting Europe. Rather than a whirlwind visit to major tourist destinations, we give students the chance to settle into one country and study its culture, language, people and traditions as an insider – not a tourist.
Summerfuel study abroad programs strive to facilitate global understanding for high school students by offering programs that emphasize: cultural engagement, travel, exploration, recreation, language study, academic enrichment, social engagement, responsibility independence and personal growth.
Residential:
Barcelona
Spain
- Dates:
- July 1 – 27, 2013
*Madrid extension, July 27 – 31 - Price:
- $7,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Barcelona is a magical city that enjoys a reputation for being cutting edge and cosmopolitan. Improve your language skills and gain an intimate knowledge of Barcelona’s history, culture, people and customs. From the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter to the modern shops and cafes of Gràcia, Barcelona possesses a unique energy and style that make it an exciting place to be.
Nice
France
- Dates:
- June 1- July 27, 2013
*Paris Extension, July 27-31 - Price:
- $7,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
A four-week French language program located in the spectacular city of Nice in the heart of the French Riviera. Daily language instruction is supplemented by full access to the cultural and recreational resources of this beautiful city.
Florence & Venice
Italy
- Dates:
- June 22 – July 19, 2013
- Price:
- $8,295 + airfare
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Experience Italian culture in the spectacular city of the Renaissance. Live in two spectacular villas and take classes in the arts and humanities and enjoy activities and excursions throughout Tuscany and beyond.
Homestay:
Cádiz
Spain
- Dates:
- June 28 – July 28, 2013
- Price:
- $6,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Family homestay
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 12
The magnificent city of Cádiz is steeped in history as the oldest inhabited city in Europe. Located on the beautiful Atlantic coast of Andalusia, Spain’s southernmost region, the city forms a natural island and you are constantly surrounded by breathtaking beaches and water.
Conil
Spain
- Dates:
- June 28 – July 28, 2013
- Price:
- $6,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Family homestay
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 12
The picturesque Andalusian seaside town of Conil de la Frontera has a rich history with whitewashed houses and narrow streets that provide an atmospheric setting for a true taste of Spanish life and culture a world away from mass tourism.
Nerja
Spain
- Dates:
- June 28 – July 28, 2013
- Price:
- $6,895 + airfare
- Housing:
- Family homestay
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 12
The spectacular town of Nerja is perched on a stunning stretch of the Spanish Mediterranean coast and offers students a unique geographic area to discover and explore, with easy access to Granada and Ronda and stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Social Entrepreneurship
More than ever, the world needs clear-sighted business leaders who have the passion and ability to take action towards solving key social issues. Summerfuel’s Social Entrepreneurship programs aim to develop the skills that students need to build effective and efficient social ventures and introduce young entrepreneurs to business concepts that they can utilize immediately in their communities and continue to develop as they grow in experience and education. Hosted on two premier campuses, SE programs empower social entrepreneurs to find creative solutions to key social issues in the communities and around the globe.
Stanford
USA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 20, 2013
- Price:
- $5,295
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Discover life as a Stanford student. Boost your leadership skills, engage in dynamic workshops and soak up the California sunshine.
Yale
USA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 20, 2013
- Price:
- $5,295
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 9 – 12
Enjoy Yale’s stunning Ivy League campus while building leadership skills. Take in New York city sights, relax on the quad and bond with friends from around the world.
College Admissions Prep
Our College Admissions Prep programs prepare students for the competitive and demanding college admissions process through one-on-one college counseling, instructive college admissions workshops, intensive SAT preparation with the Princeton Review, and excellent essay writing instruction.
In a community of their peers, students dedicate themselves to the development of vital self-presentation skills and a clear application strategy. In two short weeks, students gain the tools and experiences to enter the college admissions process with greater confidence and focus.
Columbia
USA
- Dates:
- July 14 – 25, 2013
- Price:
- $3,995
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 11
Surround yourself with history, tradition, and achievement that goes back 900 years, and explore one of the world’s most celebrated universities.
UC Berkeley
USA
- Dates:
- July 14 – July 25, 2013
- Price:
- $3,995
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 11
Hip, progressive, and strikingly beautiful, Berkeley offers a wonderful environment to live and learn. Extensive sports facilities and proximity to San Francisco make a summer at UC Berkeley unforgettable.
Tufts
USA
- Dates:
- June 30 – July 11, 2013
- Price:
- $3,995
- Housing:
- Residential
- Grades:
- Completing grades 10 – 11
Live on an iconic campus, and become part of a lively summer community and meet fellow peers from all over the US and around the world for an enriching experience full of learning and fun.
