Summer Resources for Families

This page is designed as a practical resource for Wolcott families seeking job, internship, summer program, and volunteer opportunities for their students. It brings together a range of local and national organizations across fields such as arts, academics, leadership, and community service to help students explore interests, build skills, and gain real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Disclosure

Please note that Wolcott does not endorse, sponsor, or vet any of the organizations or programs listed on this page. Families are encouraged to conduct their own research and due diligence to determine whether a specific opportunity is an appropriate fit for their student.

Note that some websites will display last year’s date, so check often for the latest information.

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This list is meant to grow. If you know of a program, organization, or opportunity that could be a valuable addition for Wolcott students and families, we invite you to share it with us by emailing info@wolcottschool.org.

Wolcott’s Summer Enrichment Program

This summer, keep the momentum going with Wolcott’s Summer Enrichment Program—a mix of skill-building and genuinely engaging courses taught by Wolcott faculty. Students can strengthen core academics (like Algebra Bridge, Analytical Writing, Spanish, and Summer Reading support) and also choose fun, hands-on electives like Animation, Acting/Improv, Dungeons & Dragons, Minecraft, Songwriting, and Team Sports. There are also targeted options like Bridge to High School for incoming 9th graders and a College Essay Workshop for older students who want a structured head start. Space is limited, so families should register soon.

Jobs and Programs Directories

Internship and Jobs

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Government institutions, community-based organizations and companies that offer
employment and internship opportunities to youth and young adults ages 14 to 24.

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Various programs offered in collaboration with One Summer Chicago, CHA residents ages 13-24 can get paid to explore careers

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Open to Chicago teens ages 14-18 in high school, learn new skills, make friends, and stay active, programs for the arts, communication & leadership, sports & STEM.
Summer:Late June — Early August
Summer application opens in April”

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Work 20 hours a week in the summer in sustainable farming and food systems, this program is in partnership with After School Matters

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Summer opportunities in the parks for Chicago youth ages 13-19

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Employment, mentorship, and training opportunities for young adults ages 16-24, Opportunity Works with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Conservation Corps with the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

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Summer internships are offered in partnership with After School Matters, 16 +.

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Prepares City of Chicago high school 11th grade and graduating seniors, 16 + for the workplace by providing job readiness training, as well as, substantive paid summer internship opportunities with local businesses and not-for-profits in Chicago.

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Paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity, must currently be a junior or senior in high school.

Arts Program

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Offers studies in Theatre Arts, Film & Video, Debate, and Playwriting, admissions and eligibility criteria varies by program.

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Intensive four-week program for high school students, ages 15–18, interested
in exploring the arts, media, and communications fields.

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One-, two-, and four-week sessions, college-level curriculum with day-long studio courses, critiques, workshops, and a final exhibition, must be 15–18 years of age and have completed sophomore year of high school by the start of the program.

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Arts camps for grades 5th-12th , located in Twin Lake, MI.

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Arts camps for grades 3–6, 6–8, and 9–12, located in Interlochen, MI

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Students ages 16 years and older, dive into the beauty and magic of film, television, animation, and game design, located in Los Angeles, CA.

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5 different summer institute programs exploring the arts, technology, media, gaming and architecture.
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Three-week intensive focused on storytelling and theatre for social change.
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Academics Program

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Academic summer day and residential camps, leadership and service learning programs, grades 6-12.

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Kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game development, robotics, and more, ages 7-17.

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Rising high school senior with a strong interest in STEM fields, particularly research.

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1-4 week residential programs & remote programs, grade level depends on the program, offerings for 9th-12th grade.

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Scientific research and medical internships, grade levels vary based on the program.

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16 years old and must have completed sophomore year of high school

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Two-week program, gives rising high school seniors the opportunity to discover business from the inside out.

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One week summer academy grades 7-12, two week summer institute grades 11-12

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10 day program, must be a current high school junior entering senior year in the fall of 2026 and planning to attend college immediately after high school, deadline January 21st.

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Three-day immersive non-residential program is open to students entering 10th-12th grade in the fall and offers high school students an introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as a potential major and career path.

Volunteering

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Must be current high school student at the time of application,
Applications are open from January 2026 to February 28th, 2026, demonstrate a strong interest in the sciences and/or early childhood education

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Youth volunteers 13 and up, under 16 needs a guardian, various locations to volunteer in warehouses and food pantries.

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Youth volunteers 11 and up, under 16 needs a guardian, various locations to volunteer in warehouses and food pantries.

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Volunteers ages 5 and older, under 16 needs a guardian, sorting donations for children’s clothing, toys, books, etc.

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Contact your neighborhood location about possible volunteer opportunities.

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Welcomes youth volunteers without a dog once they turn 12 years old, assisting the Library Services Coordinator and community outreach events.

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Some positions open to high school students, selection process takes place in April

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