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Find the Future Through Saint Mary’s Summer Programs!
Whether exploring career paths, strengthening musical skills, or developing better tools to engage with the world around them, high school students connect deeply with the ideas and interests that matter most to them through Saint Mary’s summer programs. Students prepare for the future through these supported, on-campus sessions that provide experiential opportunities to build confidence and learn more about themselves. The complete listing of programs for high school students is available below.
Business and Marketing Summer Institute
Residential program for girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: July 20-25
Spark your marketing mind and earn college credit! This week-long residential summer program will help students understand the latest marketing tools and techniques. Students will learn important concepts for building a marketing plan in a digital universe, creating a brand, and developing engaging content from Saint Mary's College faculty.
Dialogue and Democracy Summer Institute
Residential program for girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: July 20-25
Want to make the world a better place? This six-day residential summer program is designed for girls who want to learn how to speak up and be heard. Here, participants will learn the building blocks for constructive dialogue by practicing how to listen to and respect those with different views.
Fine Arts Camp
Dates: Week 1 | June 23-27 (Day) For girls entering grades 4-8 as of September 2025
Dates: Week 2 | July 13-18 (Overnight) For girls entering grades 5-9 as of September 2025
Professionally-trained instructors guide campers in art exploration, storytelling, dance, music, and theatre. Fine Arts Camp focuses on educating young girls and developing their communication, critical, and analytical thinking skills. At the end of the week, campers present their work in a Performing Arts Forum on the Saint Mary’s College stage.
Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive
Dates: June 9-13
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association and Saint Mary’s College present a summer chamber music program to support young musicians as they dive deeply into the world of chamber music. Pre-college musicians will work closely with Fischoff’s quartet-in-residence and professional musicians in a variety of settings such as ensemble coaching sessions, masterclasses, workshops, and community outreach events.
Forensic Science Summer Institute
Residential program for girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: Week 1 | July 13-18
Dates: Week 2 | July 20-25
On the first day, participants arrive at a staged murder scene. Teams of investigators will gather physical evidence, such as fingerprints, fiber, and hair samples, in their quest to find the murderer. The teams solve the mystery by interviewing culprits and applying biology, chemistry, mathematics, and deductive reasoning.
Healthcare Summer Institute
Residential program for girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: Week 1 | July 13-18
Dates: Week 2 | July 20-25
This six-day residential summer program is designed for girls interested in understanding what it means to have a career in the health sciences. Saint Mary’s College faculty will lead participants in our newly renovated Center for Integrated Healthcare Education, providing a best-in-class, high-tech atmosphere for learning and engagement in many heathcare disciplines.
Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Camp
For girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: July 14-19
Tennis participants will focus on fine-tuning and improving groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, and other specialty shots. Instruction on advanced shots as well as strategy and tactics used in both doubles and singles will be taught through competitive situations and point play.
Intermediate/Advanced Volleyball Camp
For girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: July 14-17
Volleyball participants will focus on fine-tuning their serving, passing, setting, and attacking skills. Participants will be appropriately challenged and receive instruction on defensive and offensive systems of play while learning strategy and tactics taught through competitive situations and scrimmages.
South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra Summer Camp
Dates: June 16-20 For students ages 12-22
The South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra (SBYSO) and Saint Mary's College present a summer camp designed for musicians ages 12-22, seeking a fun and enriching opportunity to make great music with like-minded students. Enjoy recreational activities between rehearsals on the lively Saint Mary's College campus.
Sustainable Living Summer Institute
Residential program for girls entering grades 9-12 as of September 2025
Dates: July 20-25
Change the world! This new summer program provides hands-on experience at the Saint Mary’s College Sustainable Farm on campus. Participants will learn about the environment and real-world applications of sustainable practices. Imagine the next generation knowing the next steps towards a greener future before us. Saint Mary's environmental studies professors are masters in botany, biology, and bees and will guide participants through the week!