Summer Enthusiasts

Develop and hone critical skills in literary analysis and in developing and writing research papers and persuasive essays for high school and college. You’ll learn how to create strong thesis statements, build focused paragraphs, and look deeply at texts. 

You’ll also build a strong foundation through extensive freewriting, peer editing, note-taking, and reviews of grammar and punctuation rules, along with exercises designed to hone your individual writing voice. 

Two-week course. Periods 1 and 2.

Step into the shoes of a global diplomat in this hands-on intensive. Through simulations, crisis scenarios, and workshops, you’ll develop essential skills in debate, negotiation, and public speaking. This program offers the chance to hone your persuasive powers on high-stakes UN bodies such as the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council, while tackling pressing global issues such as climate change and human migration.

With the guidance of NMH’s global alumni network and local environmental initiatives, you’ll gain insights into international relations, conflict mediation,and brokering agreements under pressure. Whether you’re preparing for your next Model UN conference or aiming for a future in global diplomacy, this course will sharpen your leadership and critical thinking skills.

Two-week course. Periods 1 and 2.

Students attending the four-week program can combine this course with the Session 2 course, Model UN II: Diplomatic Strategy and International Relations, to experience the Model UN Fellowship.

Gearing up for the challenges of Algebra II or looking to reinforce your foundational Algebra I skills before the fall term? This course will provide a comprehensive review of essential algebraic concepts, such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, systems of equations, functions and relations, and exponents and radicals. Engaging activities, interactive problem-solving sessions, and practical applications that demonstrate the real-world relevance of algebra will help you move ahead with confidence and a solid understanding of fundamental algebraic principles. Reinforce your command of algebraic concepts and accelerate your algebraic journey. 

Two-week course. Period 1 and 2.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Taught by the Summit Educational Group, this course employs a three-pronged approach to standardized testing success including a proven combination of academic skill-building, test-taking strategy, and ongoing practice testing. Working with smart, caring tutors who know how to make learning fun, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to reach your true potential on test day and beyond. 

In addition, Summit’s vast network of resources — including proven proprietary course materials — will be accessible to you along the way. 

Two-week course. Periods 1 and 2.

See Tuition page for additional fees.

Explore economic forces that shape markets, choices, and the global economy.

Every decision has an economic side, and in this dynamic introduction to economics, you’ll discover how individuals, businesses, and nations make choices that shape the world. Through simulations, case studies, and interactive group projects, you’ll explore key principles such as supply and demand, market structure, inflation, and trade. You’ll also examine current global trends and the role of policy and technology in driving economic change.

In class discussions and mock decision-making exercises, you’ll practice critical thinking, data interpretation, and communication — core skills for success in any field. You’ll also hear from experts who connect these concepts to real-world challenges. Whether you dream of launching a start-up, working in global policy, or simply understanding how money moves, this course will lay the groundwork for both academic and career success.

This course can be taken with Finance II: Financial Decision-Making for Personal Success for the Finance Leading-Edge Fellowship.

An additional course fee applies for field trips.

Session 1. Periods 1 and 2.

How does the human mind work, and what drives the way we think, feel, and act? In this engaging introduction to psychology, you’ll explore the fundamentals of human behavior and the science behind personality, motivation, emotion, and learning. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and small-group experiments, you’ll examine topics like perception, memory, cognitive bias, and social influence, while testing your own powers of observation and analysis.

Working both in the classroom and lab, you’ll apply psychological principles to real-world scenarios, from designing simple experiments to exploring the psychology of teamwork and leadership. You’ll also meet practitioners in the field, gaining insight into diverse career paths such as counseling, forensic psychology, education, and behavioral research. Whether you’re fascinated by how the brain processes information or how people make choices, this course will sharpen your understanding of yourself and others — valuable tools for college, career, and life.

This course can be taken with Psychology II: Neuroscience in the Brain, Behavior, and Beyond for the Psychology Fellowship.

Session 1. Periods 1 and 2.

Discover your environment through hands-on exploration of ecosystems, landscapes, and the science of place as you step outdoors and into science.

In this immersive introduction to environmental studies, NMH’s 1,500-acre campus becomes your living laboratory. You’ll study the interconnected habitats of fields, forests, ponds, and streams while learning key concepts in ecology, biodiversity, and sustainability. Through fieldwork, lab analysis, and collaborative research, you’ll gain practical skills in data collection, mapping, and environmental observation.

From testing water quality to identifying native species and exploring land use, you’ll see how scientists and citizens alike study and protect their environments. Along the way, you’ll meet local conservationists and ecologists who bring this work to life. This course is ideal for students interested in biology, sustainability, or environmental advocacy — and for poets, artists, and scientists alike who want to understand the natural systems that shape our world.

This course can be taken with Environmental Science II: Connecticut River as a Living Classroom for the Environmental Science Fellowship.

Session 1. Periods 1 and 2.