What to do over the summer that doesn't require $$

<p>Are there any summer programs where you don't pay to participate? E.g.) volunteer, teach English in another country (all expense paid), etc...</p>

<p>& besides summer programs, what are some alternatives to it? E.g.) Summer job, summer school, ...</p>

<p>Yes, please, any input.</p>

<p>My son did not get the summer job he was hoping for.</p>

<p>We did a couple of summer programs last year, but can’t afford to do that again. </p>

<p>Any ideas for something for a 17 year old to do?</p>

<p>Carnegie Mellon Summer Programs for diversity</p>

<p>Second the Carnegie Mellon program, deadline March 31. Carleton Liberal Arts Experience, for rising juniors (current sophomores) interested in African-American culture, is also open until April 1. There’s TASS/TASP, of course, but those deadlines are long past.</p>

<p>I’m taking a Computer course outside of school for 3 weeks and getting credit for it, just because computer is a required course at my school and I don’t want to take that class for a full year.</p>

<p>Also learning more advance Calc (past BC) and Physics with my dad. Also may get a part-time job, and will continue to regularly volunteer at a Alzheimer’s community center that I’ve been volunteering at for 2 years now.</p>

<p>OH and I’m applying to NYSWI - but it’s only available for students living in NY.</p>

<p>Here is your chance to volunteer and make a difference. environmental issues (check out sierra club and other environmental organizations), tutoring, working with underprivileged kids and adults, music lessons - be creative and think outside the box. many non profits and museums welcome volunteers. Start a program to assist seniors in yard cleanup or food delivery or computer applications. the possibilities are endless if you put your mind to it and it will cost you next to nothing.</p>