For Motivated Middle and High School Students
Experience life on RWU's beautiful Bristol campus or engage in remote learning with our dynamic, hands-on summer programs. Earn college credit, build connections, and develop skills to support strong college applications while exploring your passions. Discover which program is right for you!
This day-program is designed for middle school students who are interested in learning more about the importance of law in daily life. Your child will learn from practicing attorneys, members of the Rhode Island judiciary, and community leaders.
Weekly Sessions July 13-24, 2026
Discover engineering in action at RWU’s waterfront campus, where creativity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving come together. High school juniors and seniors spend the week building prototypes, exploring cutting-edge tools, and learning from experienced faculty in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Cap it all off with unforgettable activities and a final showcase that highlights your innovation.
July 11-16
Rising high school Juniors and Seniors earn three college credits through a variety of Architecture studio, seminar, field work and extracurricular activities. Students understand Architecture as a possible area of college study, and as a career.
July 11 - Aug. 7
Our Marine Biology Camp is specifically for high school-aged students, and is a one-week introduction to coastal ecosystems. In addition to our state-of-the-art facilities, campers immerse themselves in the dynamic, thriving marine environments of the Southern New England coast. Campers will learn about coastal ecosystems through exploration of food webs, productivity of the sea, plants and animals in the coastal zone as well as current events in the field of marine biology and much more.
Weekly sessions July 4 - Aug. 1
Calling all aspiring forensic scientists! Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at Roger Williams University's Forensic Science Summer Camp for students in grades 10-12. Embark on a journey of discovery into the fascinating world of crime-solving, and experience the thrill of investigating mysteries just like the pros.
July 11-16 & July 18-23
Scholarships Now Available
The RWU Entrepreneurial Summer Experience will challenge 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to grow personally and academically through participation in a series of innovative and interactive workshop sessions designed for the entrepreneurs of the future.
June 20-25
High school students explore careers in residential construction through two one-week, hands-on sessions. Working with RWU Construction Management faculty, participants learn how homes are planned and built; practice framing, drywall, roofing, and carpentry; use virtual reality and digital construction tools; and build a mass timber mock-up in RWU’s construction lab.
July 11-16 & July 18-23
In its third year, the RWU Law program welcomed 39 students, including 18 returning campers, for two weeklong sessions focused on justice, advocacy, elections, and civic engagement.
A group of supporters from Ghana stayed on RWU’s Bristol campus as Rhode Island served as Ghana’s home base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Through hands-on site visits, lively debates, and conversations with legal and political leaders, 34 Rhode Island students received a transformative learning experience envisioning their roles as future changemakers.
The annual RWU camp offers high school students an immersive introduction to the study of Marine Biology, featuring hands-on fieldwork and laboratory experiences.
The 28th annual academy offered students a comprehensive exploration of design principles and practices through immersive workshops, faculty mentorship, and collaborative projects.
