Free · July 6–23, 2026 · Patterson Hall, University of Memphis

Your summer.
Leveled up.

Three weeks of real academics, college-campus mentoring, and afternoon sessions built around your whole self — not just your GPA. No cost. No catch.

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Success Coaches on the University of Memphis campus near the tiger statue
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 2:15 PM
3
Weeks on campus
4
Sessions every day
$0
Always free
The Program

A college campus.
Real teachers. Real coaches.

Summer Bridge Camp 2026 combines hands-on, project-based academic instruction with personal development programming and daily activities.

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A Success Coach guides a student through material in a book during a tutoring session

Students receive instruction led by high-rated Memphis teachers who connect content to the next school year, paired with mentor sessions led by Success Coaches and community partners focused on personal development, confidence, and goal-setting. Each day includes field trips, outdoor games, and creative activities alongside academic content.

The Signature of Bridge Camp

The part scholars remember.

Every afternoon, we put the pencils down and go deeper. These sessions aren’t filler — they’re identity work. Career exploration. Emotional vocabulary. The kind of programming that shows up in who you become, not just what you score.

Creativity Super Power

Tap into what makes you uniquely you.

Even Stars Fight

Adversity isn’t the end of your story — it’s the setup.

How’s Your Mental

A real check-in on how you’re actually doing.

Failure into Fuel

What to do when things don’t go the way you planned.

Passion Pulse

Find out what drives you before someone else decides for you.

Perspective Switchup

See the situation from the other side — and change how you move.
Who It’s For

Rising to the next level?
This is built for you.

Bridge Camp is for rising middle and high school students in Memphis who are ready to take the next step — academically, personally, and professionally. No experience required. Always free.

Rising middle schoolers

Heading into high school and want a head start? Bridge Camp gives you the academic grounding and the community to walk in confident.

Rising high schoolers

Already in high school and want to level up before the next year starts? Three weeks of focused work on a college campus will change your trajectory.

Students ready for something different

If you’re tired of summers that feel like waiting — and you want real skills, real mentorship, and real experience — you found it.
Success Coaches on the University of Memphis campus near the tiger statue

Spots fill up.
Apply early.

July 6–23, 2026  ·  Patterson Hall, University of Memphis
Monday–Thursday  ·  8 AM–2:15 PM  ·  Always free.

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