Summer Opportunities Seminar (Part i)

Who: 7th-12th grade students, families, counselors and other educators.

What: Learn the FACTS to enhance the high school summer experience.

Where: Virtual.

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Why: Hear college admissions officers and other experts share their advice on how students can plan their summers.

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Fun: Relax, spend time with family and friends, read, exercise, and explore!

 

Academics & Activities:

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• Learn a new subject, learn more about a subject you love, or take a class to fill in a gap.

• Learn a new sport or improve your skills.

• Join a music group, take an art, dance, or theatre class.

• Learn more about the hundreds of academic and other summer programs, both online and in-person, that are available on college campuses in Colorado, around the country, and internationally and understand how these fit in with a well-rounded summer. Many are free or offer scholarships. Click here for more information.

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Career/Summer Job/Internship: See how a part-time summer job or internship can help you learn new skills and learn more about yourself! Click here for a list of local opportunities.

 

Travel: Can be as simple as visiting your grandparents or other family. Attend a program on a U.S. college campus. You are a global citizen, attend an international program. Go beyond your comfort zone!

 

Service: Give back, there are 500+ nonprofits in the Western Slope of Colorado, many in your backyard, see how you can help others! Click here for a list of local non-profits.

 

Summer is over 10 weeks long. What are you going to do?