The variety of summer programs available to students is almost endless. Check Naviance Family Connection for  summer program information that LHSS  receives each year.  Skimming the list makes one aware that summer programs offer interesting and unique opportunities for growth, exploration, and enrichment in many areas.

Participating in summer programs can also be considered part of the college application process. How high school students spend their summers can help build a strong student profile for college applications. Sometimes attending a summer program at a college to which a student wants to apply has a positive influence with the admissions committee during the application process. Summer programs also tell colleges that students have an authentic desire to learn and that students are willing to accept new challenges and are willing to venture into new experiences. Students can use summer programs to pursue something they have a strong interest in or a real passion for. Participating in summer programs can help students explore various career possibilities. Attending programs in different parts of the country can help students stretch their understanding and appreciation of regional and cultural differences and similarities.

Although some summer programs follow a familiar classroom format, most are interactive programs with a very low student to teacher ratio. A sense of adventure tends to be woven into the learning experiences. Summer programs strive to be focused, fun, and challenging in a way that is usually difficult to achieve in the regular classroom. Frequently, the rigor of summer programs helps students understand what colleges will expect of them, and how they need to apply themselves in high school in order to prepare for college. Some programs also provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits.

Students meet and interact with excellent role models and meet talented local, national, and international students with similar interests.