When I find a resource that is PACKED FULL of information for parents and students, I can’t help but share it. TeenLife.com is just that resource. According to their “About” page:
TeenLife provides the web’s most comprehensive directory of STEM, gap year, pre-college, overnight summer and community service programs for students in grades 7-12. Our print and online content helps teens, parents, and educators make strong enrichment-program decisions.
TeenLife is passionate about teen success. We know that teens who’ve had a range of meaningful outside-the-classroom experiences are more likely to succeed in school, in college, and beyond.
Our mission is to make it simple for teens (along with their parents and educators) to develop a meaningful personal experience portfolio, no matter the makeup of their individual interests, talents and resources.
Let’s face it: today’s teens live a good portion of their lives through the lens of the internet, and under the ever-watchful eyes of parents who worry a great deal about their safety. That’s why it’s more important than ever to require middle and high school students to engage in activities that connect them to real people in the real world, at home or abroad.
Their site is divided into three specific areas:
Programs and resources for teens
TeenLife.com provides parents and students with a list of over 15,000 programs and resources. These are “outside the classroom” opportunities to help students find the ones that best suit their interests and their pocketbook.
The TeenLife blog
The TeenLife blog offers a multitude of posts directed toward teens, college students and parents. The blog is updated daily with relevant topics and extensive information on the college prep process.
TeenLife’s Digital Publications
TeenLife’s FREE digital publications offer a variety of information for parents and students and can be easily read online or printed to make notes and review. The publications include:
- Guide to STEM Programs
- Life with Teens
- Guide to Overnight Summer Programs
- Guide to Gap Year
- Guide to Special Needs Schools and Programs
- Guide to Performing and Visual Arts Colleges
- Guide to Finding Jobs and Internships
- Guide to College Admissions
- Guide to Community Service
- Guide to Specialized Schools and Programs
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Spend some time on TeenLife.com and browse their articles, their programs and delve into their digital publications. It’s a wealth of information available for parents and college-bound teens.