University of the Pacific Pre-College
Pacific's two-week Summer High School Institute in Stockton includes humanities and social-science tracks.
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Local county contest for National History Day; students from Alameda County submit projects in February and compete at the county event on March 7, 2026.
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Hoover Institution History Skills Academy
Two-week intensive summer program at Stanford's Hoover Institution that trains high school students in historical research methods.
National History Day – California (NHD-CA state contest)
NHD-CA is the state-level round of National History Day, where county champions present exhibits, documentaries, websites, performances, or papers on the annual NHD theme; it's one of the largest state history contests in the U.S.
National History Day – National Contest
National finals for NHD, held June 14–18, 2026 at the University of Maryland, College Park, where 3,000+ students present projects and compete for medals, scholarships, and special prizes.
San Francisco Historical Society Internship
SFHS internship roles for high school students to support the Museum of San Francisco, archives, and educational programming.