2026 Summer Pre-College Camps at Lehigh University

Connect your curiosity to real-world impact this summer at Lehigh. Spend a week living on our campus in the heart of Bethlehem, Pa. and immerse yourself in one of four specialized programs: Blockchain in Business, Race Cars & Sensors, Journalism or Sustainability. Your experience will extend beyond the classroom, giving you a look at what student life is really like through campus tours, admissions workshops and social events designed to connect you with our community and your peers.

 

Lehigh University Pre-College Programs

Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17
1 Week Residential Camp
Open to rising 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Graders

Lehigh Pre-College Programs FAQs

Registration is now open! Click here to get started.

Note: Space is limited and registration will close on April 30 for all four programs.

All programs are $1,750. Fee includes instruction, supplies, housing, meals and activities. 

Rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders can attend. All participants should be in good academic standing with their school and be ready to engage with challenging ideas. 

Sure! Let us know before April 30 for a full refund. After April 30 we can refund 50% of the registration fee.

You will stay in one of our residence halls. During your stay, you will experience campus life just like a Lehigh student! You will dine at Lehigh's dining halls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some meals may come from local restaurants. 

All academic programs are delivered by Lehigh faculty. Check out their bios in the program descriptions.

Lehigh student-staff will be with the cohorts at all times leading participants through the daily agenda.

We will send you a complete packing list in the summer. Here are some things you can think about bringing in the meantime:

  • Twin Bedding
  • Shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirt, pajamas
  • Comfy shoes (Lehigh is built on a mountain!)
  • Shower kit (soap, towel, shampoo, etc.)
  • Fan 

 

Jill Forrest, Director of Academic Outreach
610-758-4802 or jsf212@lehigh.edu