Summer internships, summer camps, and volunteer opportunities

Summer Camps & Programs

Seattle Children’s Nurse Camp– During this five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. Camp dates: July 13-17, 2026. Visit our Seattle Children’s website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to nursecamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions. 

Seattle Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Camp – During this five-day camp, students will explore careers within the mental & behavioral health field. By participating in hands-on skills and observing the day-to-day workflow of professionals, students will gain insight into various roles within pediatric mental health. Camp dates: July 27-31, 2026. Visit our Seattle Children’s website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to MBHCamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions.

Seattle Children’s Scrubs & Scopes Camp – During this five-day camp, students will explore various allied health careers by job shadowing medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and technicians/technologists in Pharmacy, Radiology, Surgery, Sterile Processing and Anesthesia in a clinical environment, observing as they provide patient care. Camp dates: Aug. 10-14, 2026. Visit our website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to sscamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions.

Global Citizen Summer Language Program – Do you know a current 8-12 grade student that would like to learn Arabic or Korean this summer? Dates: July 6-July 31 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Location: Summit Sierra School, Seattle. Cost: $25 (Includes 20 days of classes, workshops, field trips, and daily catered lunch!) Sign up before May 31st to lock in your spot!

Level Up: Youth & Young Adult Conference– The Y Social Impact Center is hosting our 6th annual Level Up: Youth & Young Adult Conference on Friday, August 7th at our Matt Griffin YMCA branch. Level Up is a high-energy, full-day conference designed to equip youth and young adults with real-world skills, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities. The event features a dynamic mix of workshops and an engaging resource fair that brings together public and private partners—including employers, educators, and service providers.

Last year, we welcomed more than 125 participants. This year, we’re expanding our workshops and growing the resource fair to include more trade-focused employers, apprenticeship programs, and speakers who reflect the rich multicultural diversity of our community. Level Up is 100% free for participants. They will receive free give aways, a chance to win raffle prizes, and free lunch from one of the food trucks available.

Summer Youth Ambassador Program– students ages 13–18 can gain meaningful volunteer experience, service-learning opportunities and leadership development. Participants earn 25+ community service hours, build leadership skills, strengthen college applications, and make a positive impact in their communities through shoe collection and donation. Our program is free, fully online, offered year-round, and requires no prior experience.

Seattle Skills Center Summer Program– Introductory Classes: Summer Skills Center classes are introductory versions of what we typically offer during the school year. Classes are available to incoming 9th-12th grade Seattle Public Schools students. These free Skills Center summer classes provide students the chance to earn a .5 CTE credit this summer and explore college and career options. 

See a list of the courses and locations below.

Apply for Skills Center Summer Program (please thoroughly read course descriptions and requirements first): 

Internships

Washington Neurodiversity Project – a private foundation based in Seattle, is looking for autistic and ADD/ADHD youth aged 18 to 21 who are interested in a supported 4-week paid internship at South Seattle College library in West Seattle. Please contact Executive Director, Laurie Ackles at laurie@waneurodiversityproject.org for more information about eligibility.

Pre-College Programs

It is not too late for your students to apply for our Pre-College Programs. As a reminder our priority application deadline is (for non arts programs) April 25, 2026. The application will remain open until all spots are full. Students can start their Seattle University free application today.

Albers Summer Business Institute: Business Fundamentals
Dates: July 19-25, 2026
Credits: 2 college credits
Program Fee: $1,500 (financial aid available) 
Deposit: $50 non-refundable (if admitted into the program) 

AI4Equity: Criminal Justice and Artificial Intelligence 
Dates: July 12-17, 2026
Credits: 3 college credits 
Program Fee: $1,500 (financial aid available) 
Deposit: $50 non-refundable (if admitted into the program) 

Urban Sustainability: Environmental Studies and Justice
Dates: July 26-31, 2026
Program Fee: $1,500 (financial aid available) 
Deposit: $50 non-refundable (if admitted into the program)