Summer in The Heights

Critical Thinking & Current Debates: Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability, and Medical Ethics

In this program, you will receive an introduction to controversial issues in three of the world’s most exciting industries: AI, environmental sustainability, and medical ethics. John Carroll University faculty from these fields will accompany you through activities that demonstrate new technological concepts and challenge you to understand all sides of the issues (even the ones you disagree with!)

HeatSeekers: Drone Imaging for Future Scientists

In this program, you will build technical and experimental skills in drone imaging through experimental design, data modeling, data/image analysis, and the communication of results. You can expect to learn how to use a drone to capture images using a thermal camera, create heat maps to explore the impact of greenspace, and discover the presence of urban heat islands.

Building Future Business Leaders

Learn all the business basics while solving a fun problem. At John Carroll’s Boler College of Business, you learn by doing, so you'll have fun developing entrepreneurship, leadership, management, marketing, accounting, and finance skills while building a business. At the end of this program, you'll pitch your business to a panel of investors.

Young Writers Workshop

Are you looking for a leg up on college applications? Do you want to hone your writing skills? Do you need some inspiration to write and want to get feedback from peers and published writers? Do you want to have a pre-college experience at a big-time university? The John Carroll Young Writers Workshop is looking for students like you!

Criminal Courts & Trials

Learn about the criminal court system in the United States as part of our pre-law program. Hear from professors, lawyers, judges, and other court actors about their roles within the court system. Work with your classmates throughout to develop critical legal skills and engage in a mock trial to complete your week.

Health for the Whole Person

Students will have the opportunity to explore different aspects of health and healthcare in this interdisciplinary program. Faculty from around the College of Health will partner to do a deep dive into self-care and resilience, components of physical fitness, disease prevention and infection control, and more! This immersive experience will leave students with a broader and deeper understanding of what it means to work in the world of health.