Overview
High school students explore various career paths during one-week, hands-on courses while being introduced to the college experience. The Summer Academies are fun too!
We’ve added two new academies – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Academy and Future Teachers Academy – plus 12 returning academies in cyber security, democracy in action, coding, engineering and robotics, fashion, fire and emergency services, forensics, biotechnology, health, law enforcement, multimedia journalism, and theater and performing arts.
“The biggest ‘wow’ factor for me of the academy was the field trip.” – Jessica Henderson. Summer Academies participant
The week-long academies run:
- June 25 – June 29
- July 9 – July 13
- July 16 – July 20
- July 23 – July 27
Benefits
- Explore educational and career opportunities in various fields
- Work with other students on real-world projects
- Become immersed in the college campus experience
- Learn from Sacramento State faculty and professionals in different fields
Audience
Open to high school students who have completed the 8th grade.
Structure
Classes are offered on weekdays, Monday through Friday, in week-long sessions each summer.
Orientation
An orientation will be held prior to the Summer Academies. Each student will receive the Summer Academies t-shirt and general information about policies and procedures. Students will also turn in their required forms at this time. Refreshments will be served.
