Washington University in St. Louis (Pre-College Programs)
Dates:
Jun 21–25, 2027
Length:
5 days
Cost:
$885
Location:
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Grades:
Current 8th graders from the St. Louis area (entering high school in fall 2027)
Format:
Commuter
Five-day commuter program at Washington University in St. Louis for St. Louis-area students about to start high school, with daily leadership and academic-planning workshops and afternoon sessions exploring literature, art, history, and the environment.
Residency restriction: St. Louis area students only
Junior National Young Leaders Conference – Bentley University
Envision by WorldStrides
Dates:
4 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 23, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)
Length:
5 days–6 days
Cost:
$2,799–$3,199
Location:
Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Grades:
Students currently in grades 5–6
Format:
Residential / Commuter
Leadership program for students finishing grades 5–6 on a college campus, with hands-on challenges such as running mock presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects, plus visits to local landmarks, offered residential or as a day program.
Junior National Young Leaders Conference – Emory University
Envision by WorldStrides
Dates:
2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)
Length:
5 days–6 days
Cost:
$2,799–$3,199
Location:
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Grades:
Students currently in grades 5–6
Format:
Residential / Commuter
Leadership program for students finishing grades 5–6 on a college campus, with hands-on challenges such as running mock presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects, plus visits to local landmarks, offered residential or as a day program.
Junior National Young Leaders Conference – University of California, Berkeley
Envision by WorldStrides
Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 20–Jul 2, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)
Length:
5 days–6 days
Cost:
$3,199–$3,499
Location:
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Grades:
Students currently in grades 5–6
Format:
Residential / Commuter
Leadership program for students finishing grades 5–6 on a college campus, with hands-on challenges such as running mock presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects, plus visits to local landmarks, offered residential or as a day program.
Junior National Young Leaders Conference – University of Maryland, College Park
Envision by WorldStrides
Dates:
6 sessions between Jul 11–Jul 30, 2027 (5 days and 6 days options)
Length:
5 days–6 days
Cost:
$2,899–$3,299
Location:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Grades:
Students currently in grades 5–6
Format:
Residential / Commuter
Leadership program for students finishing grades 5–6 on a college campus, with hands-on challenges such as running mock presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects, plus visits to local landmarks, offered residential or as a day program.
Washington University in St. Louis (Pre-College Programs)
Dates:
Jul 5–9, 2027
Length:
5 days
Cost:
$785
Location:
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Grades:
Current 6th and 7th graders from the St. Louis area
Format:
Commuter
Five-day commuter program at Washington University in St. Louis for St. Louis-area middle schoolers, with daily leadership workshops, team challenges, and hands-on exploration activities focused on building confidence, collaboration, and resilience.
Residency restriction: St. Louis area students only
Entering 9th grade (fall 2027) through college age
Format:
Online
Six-day live-streamed leadership and entrepreneurship program for high school and college-aged students, with daily speaker sessions, goal-setting and life-skills workshops, and small-group meetings over Zoom.
Entering 9th grade (fall 2027) through college age
Format:
Residential
Six-day leadership and entrepreneurship program at UCLA for high school and college-aged students, with motivational speakers, entrepreneur panels, goal-setting and communication workshops, a mentor workshop with more than 100 professionals, and daily small groups of same-age participants.
8 sessions between Jul 4–Aug 28, 2027 (1 week options)
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,625
Location:
Edmonds, WA (Puget Sound)
Grades:
8-9 at time of registration
Format:
Residential
Weeklong overnight marine science and water-adventure camp on Puget Sound for the oldest campers, who drive outboard Zodiacs, sail, foil board, and (weather permitting) sea kayak across the Sound to Whidbey Island, and can earn service-learning hours on marine mammal science projects. Sessions run Sunday to Saturday, and campers can attend one or more weeks.
5 sessions between Jun 12–Aug 7, 2027 (9 days options)
Length:
9 days
Cost:
$3,399
Location:
Costa Rica
Ages:
14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
One of three themed tracks within the Beachside Service Adventure program, all sharing the same base itinerary/dates but with a distinct service focus.
2 sessions between Jun 23–Jul 15, 2027 (9 days options)
Length:
9 days
Cost:
$3,395
Location:
Marrakech & the High Atlas Mountains
Ages:
14-18 per program site (matches completed grades 8–12 in search filters)
Format:
Group Housing
~18 hours of community service in a High Atlas Amazigh (Berber) mountain village (light construction, gardening, pathway work), including a traditional tea ceremony, bread-making in a clay oven, and a carpet-weaving workshop, followed by a Marrakech medina tour (Bahia Palace, souks, Jemaa el-Fna) and a farewell evening with Gnawa music and henna. Max 18 students.
2 sessions between Jul 15–Aug 14, 2027 (10 days options)
Length:
10 days
Cost:
$3,150
Location:
Paul Smiths, NY (Adirondack Mountains)
Ages:
12-13 per program site (matches completed grades 6–7 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
10-day backpacking expedition in the Adirondack Mountains designed for 12- and 13-year-olds: scrambling up rocky peaks, map reading, bear-safe camping, and teamwork on and off trail.
Costa Rica (Central Valley, Rincón de la Vieja & Flamingo Beach)
Grades:
Completing grades 7-8
Format:
Residential
10-day Costa Rica service and adventure program with 30 service hours - home-building and beautification with Siempre Amigos in Flamingo and volunteering at the Refugio Animal wildlife sanctuary - plus whitewater rafting, ziplining, mud baths, and surf lessons, on an exclusive middle-school departure.
2 sessions between Jun 30–Aug 12, 2027 (11 days options)
Length:
11 days
Cost:
$4,135–$4,595
Location:
Costa Rica
Grades:
Current grades 7-8
Format:
Residential
Overnight whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River (rated among the world's top rivers for rafting) plus community service, tailored for first-time middle school travelers.
