Summer Academy

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In this hands‑on summer program, high school students dive into the exciting world of 3D design and digital fabrication. Using industry‑grade modeling software, campers learn how to bring their ideas to life and transform digital designs into real‑world objects with modern 3D printers. As they gain confidence with core design concepts, they move on to exploring major 3D printing technologies—such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA)—through engaging, practical lab activities.

Throughout the program, students discover how material selection influences performance, practice preparing and optimizing files for printing, and ultimately design, print, and test their own functional 3D parts. Along the way, they build skills in design thinking, problem‑solving, and rapid prototyping through projects ranging from functional gadgets to mechanical components. By the end, students gain a strong foundation in how 3D printing supports product development and modern manufacturing. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to create.

Daily Experience
Each day is structured to mirror a true college lab and design environment, blending technical instruction with hands-on creation:

• Morning: 3D design instruction and concept development
• Midday: Applied modeling labs and guided software practice
• Lunch: Informal design critiques and peer collaboration
• Afternoon: 3D printing labs, prototyping, and testing
• Closing: Iteration, troubleshooting, and design portfolio development

Signature Experience
The program culminates in a 3D Design & Fabrication Capstone, where students design, prototype, and present a functional 3D-printed project—demonstrating their ability to move from concept to creation using real-world tools and processes.

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This summer automotive program introduces high school students to the automotive service industry through a balance of classroom instruction and hands-on shop experience. Students gain an understanding of how vehicles work, explore career opportunities in the automotive field, and learn the importance of safety, responsibility, and professionalism in a shop setting. The program is designed for beginners and focuses on building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while exposing students to real-world automotive technology.

A major focus of the program is hands-on experience. Under instructor supervision, students work directly with vehicles, tools, and shop equipment to perform basic, maintenance, and service-related tasks. These practical activities allow students to apply what they learn in class, develop mechanical skills, and become comfortable working in a professional shop environment. By the end of the program, students will have gained valuable real-world experience and a clearer understanding of automotive technology, automotive career pathways, and post-secondary opportunities.

Daily Experience
Each day mirrors a real automotive training environment, combining classroom learning with hands-on shop experience:

• Morning: Automotive fundamentals and system overviews (engines, brakes, electrical)
• Midday: Guided demonstrations and tool training in the shop
• Lunch: Peer collaboration and informal discussions on automotive careers
• Afternoon: Hands-on service tasks, diagnostics, and maintenance work on vehicles
• Closing: Reflection, skill review, and applied problem-solving discussions

Signature Experience
The program culminates in an Automotive Service Capstone, where students diagnose, service, and present a vehicle-based project—demonstrating their understanding of core systems, safety practices, and real-world automotive skills.

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The Farmingdale State College Summer Leadership Academy is a two-week, immersive college-prep experience for high-achieving high school students ready to lead. Blending business and leadership frameworks with hands-on learning, students engage in leadership labs, case studies, simulations, and executive-led discussions, gaining real-world insight into how leadership works across industries and society.

Participants build essential skills in communication, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and personal leadership style, while developing a professional portfolio and completing a team-based capstone presentation. Students also have the option to earn Farmingdale State College credit, giving them a meaningful head start on their academic journey.

This is not a typical summer program, students are treated as emerging leaders and college scholars from day one.

Daily Experience
Each day is structured to mirror a true college learning environment:

• Morning: Leadership seminar (theory + discussion)
• Midday: Applied leadership lab or case work
• Lunch: Round table decisions with emerging leaders
• Afternoon: Simulations, field experiences, or team challenges
• Closing: Reflection, journaling, and leadership portfolio development

Signature Experience
The program culminates in a Leadership Capstone Presentation, where students apply leadership theory to real-world challenges, present their insights, and reflect on their personal leadership growth.

The experience concludes with an Executive Roundtable Luncheon and Recognition Ceremony, connecting students with professionals and celebrating their achievement.

Academic Component

Students who opt into the credit-bearing track will:

• Earn Farmingdale State College credit
• Receive Business elective credit applicable toward future degree pathways
• Engage in additional academic assignments and assessments aligned with college standards

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The SURI Scholar Program is a summer-long, immersive research experience at Farmingdale State College designed for high school juniors and seniors who are ready to explore hands-on, real-world research in a college environment.

During this 6-week program, beginning July 6th, you will work alongside FSC faculty and college students on authentic research or creative projects. This leading pre-college research program offers high school students an opportunity to:

• Experience college-level research and academic culture
• Build technical and analytical skills beyond the high school classroom
• Explore potential majors and careers through hands-on learning
• Strengthen college applications and essays with meaningful experience

Each summer, SURI High School Scholars are placed into faculty-mentored research clusters across STEM, health sciences, business, technology, arts, and humanities. Depending on your project, you might:

• Assist with experiments or lab work
• Design or prototype a creative or technical project
• Collect, organize, and analyze data
• Conduct background research
• Support community-focused collaborative projects

SURI uses a small cohort model consisting of:

• 2 Farmingdale SURI Fellows (college students)
• 2 SURI Scholars (high school student)

This structure gives you close mentorship, the chance to learn directly from college students, and a supportive research team where questions, curiosity, and collaboration are encouraged.

Please note, SURI Scholars will be joining into a project beginning July 6th. The schedules listed on the mentors pages may reflect the full 12 week program, not just the portion you will be joining into. 

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The Farmingdale State College Strategic AI & the Future of Business Academy is a three-week, immersive college-prep experience for high-achieving high school students interested in technology and the future of business.

Students begin with a foundational introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including how generative AI and large language models work at a conceptual level. From there, participants explore how AI is applied across business functions such as marketing, finance, human resource management, supply chain operations, and strategic decision making.

Through structured design challenges, real-world case scenarios, and hands-on application using no-code AI tools, students learn how to analyze business problems and develop human-centered AI-enabled solutions.

This program challenges students to think beyond technology and examine how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of business and work. Participants engage in strategic analysis, hands-on application, and professional collaboration, developing the mindset and skills of emerging business leaders and college scholars from day one.

Daily Experience

Each day mirrors a college learning environment:

• Morning: AI Foundations or Business Strategy Seminar (discussion + concept learning)
• Midday: Applied AI Lab (hands-on tool exploration)
• Lunch: Innovation Roundtable Discussions
• Afternoon: Business Case Simulation or Design Sprint
• Closing: Reflection and Project Development

Students strengthen their understanding of AI technologies while building strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills for the future of business.

Signature Experience

The program culminates in a Strategic AI Capstone Presentation, where student teams present a human-centered AI business solution to a panel of faculty and invited professionals.

Students demonstrate:

• Strategic analysis of a real business challenge
• Clear understanding of AI tools and applications
• Structured AI workflow design
• Ethical, workforce, and sustainability considerations
• Business value and decision-making justification
• Professional communication and executive presentation skills

The academy concludes with a Strategic AI Showcase & Recognition Ceremony, celebrating student achievement and connecting participants with industry professionals to discuss the future of AI in business and leadership.

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Venture Creation & Entrepreneurship is a strategy-focused, non-credit experience! Students develop real-world entrepreneurial thinking skills, venture design capabilities, and problem-solving confidence.

In this immersive summer program, high school students explore the world of entrepreneurship and venture creation. Through hands-on workshops and collaborative team challenges, participants learn how to identify meaningful problems, generate innovative solutions, and transform ideas into structured business concepts. Students apply creative problem-solving (CPS) frameworks and design thinking principles to evaluate opportunities and assess feasibility.

Throughout the week, students explore how successful ventures are built from understanding customer needs and defining value propositions to designing business models and crafting persuasive pitches. They learn how entrepreneurs test assumptions, evaluate risk, and adapt their ideas through iteration. By the end of the program, students will have developed and presented a venture concept grounded in strategic thinking and real-world business fundamentals. No prior business experience is required, just curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to think boldly.

Daily Experience

Each day is structured to mirror a true college entrepreneurship studio environment, blending strategy instruction with hands-on venture development:

• Morning: Entrepreneurial mindset and venture strategy seminar
• Midday: Applied venture labs (problem discovery, ideation, business modeling)
• Lunch: Founder case discussions and peer feedback sessions
• Afternoon: Team studio work (validation, prototyping concepts, financial basics)
• Closing: Reflection, iteration planning, and venture development milestones

Signature Experience

The program culminates in a Venture Strategy Capstone, where student teams design and present a structured business concept to a panel of faculty and invited professionals.

Students demonstrate their ability to:

• Identify and analyze a real-world opportunity
• Apply creative problem-solving and design frameworks
• Develop a clear value proposition and business model
• Evaluate feasibility and risk considerations
• Deliver a professional business pitch

The experience concludes with a Venture Showcase & Recognition Ceremony, celebrating student achievement and encouraging future entrepreneurial exploration.

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No. Summer Academy offers both credit-bearing and non-credit program options. Students enrolled in credit-bearing tracks will earn official Farmingdale State College credit, while non-credit programs focus on skill development and academic exploration. This structure reflects national pre-college models where students may choose between credit and enrichment experiences. Each Summer Academy will disclose if it is credit or non-credit bearing.

Yes, Farmingdale State College credits transfer to most SUNY and CUNY schools with many privates also accepting these credits. 

No. For Summer 2026, FSC Summer Academy is a commuter-only experience. Students attend daily on campus but do not reside in campus housing. This model is similar to many pre-college offerings that provide commuter options for local students. 

Please contact uhs@farmingdale.edu if you are interested in residential opportunities.

Students attend Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, totaling approximately 60 instructional hours over one week, two weeks, or three weeks (pending on the Session selected). Outside of class, students may spend additional time on projects, assignments, or collaborative work similar to a college course structure. 

No. Summer Academy is a college-preparation academic program, not a recreational camp. Students engage in structured coursework, critical thinking, and applied learning designed to mirror real college expectations.

Yes. Students learn on Farmingdale State College’s campus, interact with faculty and peers, and gain familiarity with college environments, an important step in building confidence before enrolling full-time.