2025

ETIP Summer Experience

The ETIP Summer Experience provides rigorous day programming for K-8th grade students at the Paul Quinn College campus during the month of June and July.

Program Overview

Prepare students for above-level academic coursework.

Improve equitable and diverse admissions processes at academically competitive schools.

Inspire student leadership, community engagement and social advocacy.

Support the expansion of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at academically competitive schools.

Beliefs & Values

Excellence

We strive for excellence.

Innovation

We solve problems creatively.

Tenacity

We do not give up during trials or hardships.

Collaboration

We celebrate each other’s successes - a win for one is a win for all.

The ETIP Summer 2025 Program

The 2025 ETIP Program will build upon ETIP core subjects while exposing students to the knowledge and skills that will equip them to understand the inequities that impact their own communities. Kindergarten-8th grade students will participate in daily activities from 9:00-5:00pm including arts and athletics experiences, academic classes and hands-on workshops.

June 9-June 14, 2025 

Environmental Justice and Sustainability

Students will explore both local and global perspectives on environmental challenges and solutions and the role of communities in promoting environmental justice.

June 16-June 21, 2025 

Global History, Including Juneteenth

Students will explore a comprehensive overview of global history, from ancient civilizations to modern times.

June 23-June 28, 2025 

True STEM Education

Students will tackle real world problems, enhancing their critical thinking and problem solving skills by integrating math, science, technology and engineering principles in engaging, interactive projects.

July 7-July 11, 2025

Computer and Reading Literacy

Students will focus on enhancing both digital literacies and traditional reading skills, enhancing their proficiency in basic computer functions and software applications while improving reading comprehension across genres.

June 30- July 3, 2025 

Civic Engagement and Community Leadership

Students will assess the current state of their communities and explore ways to address challenges through civic engagement.

July 14-July 18, 2025  

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 

Students will learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, including basic economic principles and how to identify and solve community or industry problems through innovative business ideas.

ETIP Summer 2025 Admissions Details

The ETIP application opens on April 14, 2025. The application deadline is May 30, 2025.

Tuition for the program has been adjusted to $225.00 per week or $1,300 for full-time summer enrollment (six weeks).

Please email etip@pqc.edu for more information.