UC Davis Vet Med Summer Academy (VMSA)
A week-long academy at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where high schoolers explore veterinary careers through hands-on activities, clinical skills labs, and facility tours.
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NSLC Veterinary Medicine
A residential pre-college summer program where students practice clinical skills, tour veterinary facilities, and meet veterinary professionals to explore the field of veterinary medicine.
WildCare Youth Hospital Volunteer Program
A San Rafael wildlife hospital and education center program where volunteers under 18 support wildlife-patient care through prep, cleaning, and enclosure work, gaining close exposure to wildlife rehabilitation.
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Junior Volunteer Program
A shelter volunteer program in Burlingame for teens ages 13-17 (13-15 must volunteer with a parent), providing direct animal-care support experience and exposure to animal welfare work.
Oakland Zoo Teen Summer Internship (California Trail Interpretation)
A selective seven-week, roughly 200-hour summer internship at Oakland Zoo for rising 10th-12th graders focused on wildlife education and guest interpretation along the California Trail exhibit.
Camp SEA Lab (Marine Biology)
Marine science summer camp in Monterey featuring sailing adventures, snorkeling, and ocean conservation education.
LINC Summer High School Program (Parks Conservancy)
Environmental stewardship program with conservation service projects in Bay Area parks.