And while colleges like to see initiative and kids doing things during the Summer, most kids do the same type things (often based on socio-economics in fact). Wealthy kids are going to expensive programs and middle class and low-income kids are working. Going to an expensive prestigious college thing rarely is “impressive” The caveat being, programs which are usually free and very difficult to get into.
We have a friend who is in admissions at a school with a subpar 10% acceptance. She said the most impressive thing is a wealthy kid with a menial job!