The Summer Institute, an initiative of the John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, welcomes rising 7th and 8th graders from archdiocesan, charter, and public schools who have a variety of talents and interests. Student applicants must maintain a target 3.0 GPA+ or the standard based equivalent.

Summer Institute 2026

July 6th - 24th

One Program. Six Sites.

Bishop Mora Salesian High School

906 S Soto St. Los Angeles, 90023

Program Director

Mrs. Yvette Serrano

yvette.serrano@onward2highschool.org

Sacred Heart
High School

2111 Griffin Ave. Los Angeles, 90031

Program Director

Mr. Angel Yanes

angel.yanes@onward2highschool.org

St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy

7851 Gardendale St, Downey, 90242

Program Director

Mrs. Vanessa Yanez

vanessa.yanez@onward2highschool.org

Cathedral High School

1253 Bishops Road. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Program Director

Ms. Edna Ramirez

edna.ramirez@onward2highschool.org

St. Anthony High School

620 Olive Ave. Long Beach, CA 90802

Program Director

Mrs. Katie Pierce

katie.pierce@onward2highschool.org

St. Mary’s Academy

701 Grace Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301

Program Director

Ms. Katie Vahl

katie.vahl@onward2highschool.org

Important Dates:

Summer Institute Dates: July 6th -24th 2026