Preparing Tomorrow’s Counselors, Social Workers, and Community Leaders, Today!
What Is Future Helpers Summer Academy?
Future Helpers Summer Academy is a virtual, pre-professional summer program designed for high school students (grades 9–12) who are curious about careers in counseling, social work, psychology, and human services.
This is not a therapy group, and students are not asked to share personal experiences. Instead, participants learn about the helping professions, how professionals are trained, what ethical practice looks like, and how helpers support individuals and communities in responsible, healthy ways.
Through interactive workshops, career exploration, skill-building activities, and a final capstone project, students gain early exposure to a field they may one day pursue academically and professionally.
Who Should Apply
- Students interested in helping professions or community service
- Teens considering majors such as psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, or human services
- Students who enjoy learning, leadership, and meaningful career exploration
Students who enjoy learning, leadership, and meaningful career exploration
Summer 2026
Academy Schedule
Morning Cohort
Mondays & Thursdays
10:00 am-11:30 am
Evening Cohort
Mondays & Thursdays
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
June 29, 2026 - August 21, 2026
TUITION
$300 per scholar
*Discounted sibling rates available
Future Helpers Summer Academy is a specialized, pre-professional training experience designed to expose high school students to counseling, social work, psychology, and human services careers in a way that typical summer camps do not.
Students receive over 26 hours of structured instruction, professional development, and career exposure led by a licensed mental health professional, in addition to personalized feedback, a capstone project, and a hands-on graduation experience.
Select from one of two classes to meet your scholar's summer availability
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F.A.Q. & Scholarship Information
Have questions about the academy? We have compiled a few frequently asked questions to help! Click HERE to visit our F.A.Q.s page. We will also be providing 8 scholarships ( 3 merit based and 5 financial needs based). To explore scholarship opportunities or to apply for a scholarship, please click HERE. Otherwise, we invite you to register your scholar below for general tuition.