Focuses on sports journalism and team storytelling. Camp Cronkite is where high schoolers from across the country come to grow their media skills—and get a taste of college! Students leave with real media skills and work to bolster (or kickstart!) their professional portfolios.

The César E. Chávez Leadership Institute seeks to improve access to higher education for Arizona high school students entering their junior and senior year by providing, at no cost to students, a variety of enriching experiences emphasizing leadership development and civic engagement, while advocating for the completion of high school, attending college and educational opportunities at Arizona State University. Since 1995 more than 1,300 students have benefited from participating in the program.

Join us for Summer Experience at West where students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2022 will participate in unique, college-prep experiences! Participants will enjoy interactive activities that may include research, presentations, seminars, college-major explorations and panel discussions led by current ASU SPARKS students. Participants will also attend learning communities taught by ASU faculty in Neuroscience, Psychology & Law/Forensics, STEM/Physics, Cognition & Leadership, Nutrition & Health.

The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The program is designed for academically talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in Fall 2023. BSS invites students to engage in college-level coursework and participate in a community of peers from across the state.

Join us for Summer Experience at West where students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2022 will participate in unique, college-prep experiences! Participants will enjoy interactive activities that may include research, presentations, seminars, college-major explorations and panel discussions led by current ASU SPARKS students. Participants will also attend learning communities taught by ASU faculty in Neuroscience, Psychology & Law/Forensics, STEM/Physics, Cognition & Leadership, Nutrition & Health.

The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The program is designed for academically talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in Fall 2023. BSS invites students to engage in college-level coursework and participate in a community of peers from across the state.

Summer Experience at Downtown is an interactive program that celebrates the vibrant ASU Downtown campus. Students in 9th-12th grade will explore college-readiness programing and have an opportunity to engage with successful ASU alumni and SPARKS members (current ASU students) and take part in seminars, presentations, and career and major explorations. Learning communities taught by ASU faculty will include nursing, journalism, and pre-law studies.

Focuses on writing, photography, graphics and multimedia journalism. Camp Cronkite is where high schoolers from across the country come to grow their media skills—and get a taste of college! Students leave with real media skills and work to bolster (or kickstart!) their professional portfolios.

The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The program is designed for academically talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in Fall 2023. BSS invites students to engage in college-level coursework and participate in a community of peers from across the state.

Summer Experience at Poly 2022 will provide highly motivated rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students the chance to explore Arizona State University Poly Campus through different communities in a four-day interactive model. Participants will enjoy and learn from multiple activities that may include presentations, seminars, college-major explorations and panel discussions led by current ASU SPARKS students. Finally, students will have the chance to attend learning communities in Education, Communications, Sustainability, and Psychology taught by ASU professors and graduate students.

Focuses on video, TV, audio and immersive journalism. Camp Cronkite is where high schoolers from across the country come to grow their media skills—and get a taste of college! Students leave with real media skills and work to bolster (or kickstart!) their professional portfolios.

The Barrett Summer Scholars (BSS) program provides students with the opportunity to experience college firsthand and prepare for enrollment and success at Arizona State University and Barrett, the Honors College. The program is designed for academically talented and motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in Fall 2023. BSS invites students to engage in college-level coursework and participate in a community of peers from across the state.

RISE Summer Leadership Institute is a leadership and college readiness program for rising 8-12th graders, that celebrates and continues the legacy of Black and African American Sun Devils of Arizona State University. The institute provides tools to help students cultivate their leadership abilities as they continue serving at their schools and in the community. Students will also receive resources that will help them navigate the college going process, while gaining insight from Black alumni, staff, students and community members. ASU is an inclusive community that is welcoming to all people of different backgrounds and is proud to offer this institute as we continue our outreach efforts, partners and commitment to Arizona’s Black community.

The PEAK summer programs introduce high school juniors and seniors to a community of learners and explorers. Students will spend some hours each day studying the Great Books, some hours in outdoor recreation unique to our college, and some time resting in prayer and the sacraments. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, rock-climbing, rappelling, and a 4-day backpacking trip. All ability levels are welcome!

The PEAK summer programs introduce high school juniors and seniors to a community of learners and explorers. Students will spend some hours each day studying the Great Books, some hours in outdoor recreation unique to our college, and some time resting in prayer and the sacraments. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, rock-climbing, rappelling, and a 4-day backpacking trip. All ability levels are welcome!