Summer Opportunities

 DownCity Design's Summer Design Studios (our paid internship program) is now accepting applications! We have an exciting summer planned!

This summer, we are offering two different programs: Design/Build Studio and Creative Change Studio. 

You can find more information about our Summer Design Studios, along with a link to our application form, on our website: https://www.downcitydesign.org/summer

Applications open on March 2 and close on April 5. 

The application is a Google Form that takes about 20 minutes to complete. You can preview the application questions here: Summer Application Questions

Attached to this email is a copy of the flyer.  Please share the information with interested students.

DownCity Design | Summer Design Studios

DATES: July 6 - August 14, 2026

TIMES: Monday - Friday (no Wednesday) | 9:00am - 3:00pm (students can arrive as early as 8:30am for breakfast)

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE: Providence County High School Students currently in 8th-11th grade (2025-2026)

**Eligible students will receive compensation for program participation**

Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship
High-school juniors and seniors, we encourage you to apply to the Generation Teach Summer Teaching Fellowship.

The fellowship includes an amazing summer of fun, learning, teaching, and creating community. Fellows receive a $3,000 taxable cash scholarship and over 275 hours of teaching and leadership experience.

Deadlines are the 15th of each month through April 15.

Learn more through this flier and apply here today. Email info@genteach.org with any questions or for more information.

Students will have the opportunity to work closely with Bryant University faculty during an immersive, five day, in-person experience.

By the end of the program, students will have learned both basic and advanced economic concepts and have the ability to analyze current policy issues.

All students who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Bryant University Economics Department.

The program will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, August 3^th through August 7^th.  This is an in-person program.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus each day.  However, all materials and lunch will be included in the cost of tuition.

The entire program costs $600 and there is no application fee.

Students can apply online at: https://www.bryanteconsummerprogram.com/.

Contact Dr. Laura Beaudin at lbeaudin@bryant.edu for more information or with any questions.

Apply for the RI Teen Institute – April 2026

Central students are invited to apply for the Rhode Island Teen Institute, a powerful five-day overnight leadership program for high school youth happening April 20–24, 2026 at Camp JORI in Wakefield, RI.

Students will participate in workshops focused on team building, leadership, action planning, and personal growth, while connecting with teens from across the state.

This is a great opportunity for students who want to strengthen their leadership skills, make new friends, and build confidence in a supportive environment. To learn more or apply, use the QR code on the flyer or email riteeninstitute@gmail.com.