UCLA High School Summer Programs

Join us in Los Angeles, California.

Discover careers and explore your passions through immersive pre-college summer programs for teens in the Los Angeles area. The National Student Leadership Conference blends experiential learning with real-world simulations, giving high school students the opportunity to test-drive future careers while experiencing college life.

More than a typical youth summer camp, NSLC combines hands-on academic exploration with professional insight, connecting students with mentors and peers who share their ambitions. Each program is designed to build leadership skills and empower students to envision their future with confidence.

Life on a College Campus

Dates, Programs, & Tuition

NSLC provides a dynamic pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

High School Programs

Aerospace

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Aerospace Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • SpaceX
  • Northrop Grumman
  • UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
  • California Science Center
  • Santa Monica Pier
Animation

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Animation Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Warner Brothers Studio/Cartoon Network
  • California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
  • Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Santa Monica Pier
Engineering

High School

$4,395 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Engineering Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Northrop Grumman
  • UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
  • California Science Center
  • Port of LA
  • NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
  • Santa Monica Pier
Film Production & Screenwriting

High School

$4,595 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Film Production & Screenwriting Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Warner Brother Studios
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
  • Dolby Theatre
  • Trailer Park Group Studio Tour
  • Laemmle Monica Film Center Visit
  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Westwood
Game Design

High School

$4,295 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Game Design Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Nant Studios
  • Gnomon
  • Glitch City
  • Escape Room
  • Santa Monica Pier
Music Industry & Production

High School

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 23 - Jul 1

Jul 5 - Jul 13

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

Music Industry & Production Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • The Grammy Museum
  • The Village Studios
  • The Peacock Theater
  • Herb Alpert School of Music
  • L.A. Live
  • Crypto.com Arena
  • Santa Monica Pier

Introducing Day Programs

Looking for a non-residential summer experience? NSLC’s Day Programs in Los Angeles are designed to introduce high school students to a variety of careers while fitting into your summer schedule. Get a hands-on introduction to your future in Medicine, Business, STEM & Engineering, or Law and gain the confidence to pursue the next steps of your education – wherever it may lead.

Explore Day Programs

* The NSLC is not sponsored by UCLA.

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