Saint Mary’s College Summer Academy for High School Students
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at Saint Mary’s College Summer Academy, where high school students explore their passions while experiencing the vibrant campus life at a top West Coast college.
Our program offers more than just an educational experience—it’s an investment in your future. By participating in our summer academy, you’ll demonstrate your commitment, drive, and readiness to take on challenges, setting yourself apart to colleges and universities. Not only will you earn college credit and refine your skills, but you’ll also forge invaluable connections with peers and mentors that can propel you towards success.
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2025 Summer Academy
June 9–June 27, 2025
2 Classes
Three Weeks
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APPLY BY MAY 1 FOR PRIORITY REGISTRATION
2025 Courses
| An introduction to problem-solving concepts and program design. Topics covered include top-down design with a structured programming language, bottom-up testing, control statements and structured data types. No prior knowledge of programming is required. The language for the course is Python; students with knowledge of another programming language will find the course valuable. |
| This course introduces students to the academic discipline and profession of Kinesiology. It examines the historical events, philosophical positions, sociological theories, and contemporary science that concern the human being in motion. Particular attention is devoted to the cultural place and developmental potential of the corporeal actions known as sport, athletics and exercise. American health behaviors (particularly physical activity and food decisions) and how they relate to major U.S. public health issues are examined. Students will spend the latter half of the course in the Kinesiology Department's Human Performance Laboratory, gaining hands-on proficiency in the measurement of health and fitness parameters during resting and exercising conditions, including but not limited to heart rate, blood pressure, VO2max, lactate threshold, anaerobic power, and body composition. Through the framework of the scientific method, students will have the opportunity to conduct a mini-experiment examining a variable of their choice (such as dehydration, caffeine, or heat exposure, as examples). The course will culminate in an oral presentation that summarizes their learning outcomes in the course. |
Monday–Friday (Schedule A)
| 9:00–11:30 am | Class (150 min) |
| 11:30–12:20 pm | Lunch (50 min) |
| 12:20–2:30 pm | Study Hall (130 min) |
| 2:30–4:00 pm | Campus Activities (90 min) |
Monday–Friday (Schedule B)
| 9:00–10:30 am | Study Hall (90 min) |
| 10:30–1:00&²Ô²ú²õ±è;±è³¾ | Class (150 min) |
| 1:00–1:50 pm | Lunch (50 min) |
| 1:50–2:30 pm | Study Hall (40 min) |
| 2:30–4:00 pm | Campus Activities (90 min) |
Program Cost & Scholarships
Full enrollment in Saint Mary’s College Summer Academy is covered by a single $2,100 payment, which includes:
- Tuition
- Lunch
- College Credits
- Campus Activities
- Rec Center Amenities
- College Application Prep
- Access to Faculty
If you require financial assistance, Saint Mary’s College has up to 40 scholarships available for enrolled Summer Academy students, each covering one third of the program fee. Early applicants and students with the highest need will receive priority for scholarship funding.
Final payment due Friday, May 23.
Campus Life
Contact
S. Marshall Perry, PhD (he/they)
Vice Provost, Academic Innovation
Professor, Leadership
(925) 631-4586