Summer Programs

Spend Your Summer at Manhattan University.

Discover engaging summer camps and enrichment programs designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in learners of all ages. Join a welcoming and diverse community of students, educators, and mentors as you explore hands-on learning, build new skills, form lasting friendships, and experience the vibrant academic and campus life of Manhattan University in the heart of New York City. Options available throughout the summer. Residential, commuter, and online options.

Space is limited, contact us now: ezavala01@manhattan.edu ; aclarkson01@manhattan.edu 

Children's Summer Day Camps

  • Science & Engineering Camp (5-7 graders)

    The Engineering Summer Camp at Manhattan University introduces 5th, 6th, and 7th grade learners to engineering science.

    Tuition:

    5 weeks = $665/week
    3-4 weeks = $689/week
    1-2 weeks = $699/week

Pre-College Programs for High School Students

  • Summer On The Quad

    The James Patterson Enrichment Program is a four-week, non-residential college readiness program designed to strenghten local student's ability to think critically, write powerfully, and speak persuasively. 
    Length: Four weeks, M-TH; 9 am - 2 pm
    Dates: July 6-31, 2026

    For more information contact Dr. Kerri Mulqueen, at kmulqueen01@manhattan.edu 

    Tuition: $50 Registration Fee for Accepted Students.

  • Summer Engineering Awareness Program

    This 10-day intensive program for rising juniors and seniors is offered free of charge, and geared toward minority and female students in the New York City metro area. The program is directed by Walter P. Saukin, Ph.D., associate professor of civil engineering, and sponsored by the ACE Mentorship Program, the Metropolitan Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the New York Building Foundation, the General Contractors’ Association, The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation, the New York Power Authority, in addition to individual and corporate sponsors.

    Tuition: No cost to the participant.

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Program

    From Circuits to Artificial Intelligence: Electrical & Computer Engineering's Week

    The 2026 Electrical and Computer Engineering Summer Program is an exciting, hands-on experience designed especially for high school students curious about the world of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). 

    Tuition: $400 before May 1st; $500 before July 1st

  • Mechanical Engineering Summer Program

    Manhattan University's 2026 Mechanical Engineering Summer Institue program is designed for high school students who wish to learn about mechanical engineering from engineering students, faculty members, and professionals in the field. Participants will explore one of the sub-areas of mechanical engineering each week.

    Tuition: $500/week

  • Chemical Engineering Summer Program

    The goal of this four-day Summer Program is to introduce the rising seniors and juniors of area high schools to the exciting discipline of Chemical Engineering.  

    This workshop will help participants gain an appreciation for the broad-array of fields in which chemical engineers play a vital role. These include: biotechnology and biochemical production, green and sustainable engineering, electronics and semiconductor materials processing, biomedicine and biomedical device manufacturing, food-engineering, renewable energy production, cosmetic, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical production.

    Tuition: $400 prior to June 1 and $450 prior to the July 1.

  • Residential Summer Engineering Program

    While living on campus, participants will learn the fundamentals of chemical, civil, environmental computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines, and explore New York City. In addition to meeting industry professionals for career development, students will also participate in hands-on activities in the engineering labs.

    Tuition: $2,500 

  • Entrepreneurship Camp

    During this three-week program, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will develop a business venture, starting with an idea and ending with an actual product or service. 

    Tuition: $1,400

  • Non-Credit Courses - One-Week

    Designed for rising 11th–12th graders, these one-week experiences introduce students to exciting academic fields through hands-on, interactive learning. These experiences include: psychology, marketing, leadership, management, finance, coding and innovation.

    Tuition: $1,350

  • Credit Business Courses - Two Weeks

    Experience the dynamic world of business this summer at Manhattan University's Pre-College O'Malley School of Business Program. This immersive program offers hands-on learning in key business fields, guided by our esteemed faculty. Participants earn 3 credits upon successful completion that may be transferred to other institutions upon matriculation.

    Tuition: $2,800

  • Research in Business College Course - Six Weeks

    Are you an ambitious high school student interested in earning 3 college credits in business, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship? Do you want to build real research skills, work with college professors, and strengthen your college applications?

    This summer, the O’Malley School of Business at Manhattan University invites you to join a selective, high-impact 3-credit business research program designed just for motivated high school students.

    Tuition: $6,000

Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Teachers

  • Advanced Placement Summer Institute

    Each summer, the Advanced Placement Institute offers advanced placement high school teachers the opportunity to improve their skills through a series of short workshop courses for university credit or audit.

    Tuition:

    For Online:
    Tuition Audit: $940
    Tuition For Credit: $1,598

    For In Person:
    Tuition Audit: $1,400
    Tuition For Credit: $2,295