Alpha High · Summer 2026

You've already chosen Alpha.

This summer, push further.

Five days in Austin. A hackathon, expert workshops, and the rest of the Alpha High network in one room. Pick a week — or come back for both.

  • Free for Alpha High students
  • 201 Colorado St, Austin
  • Jun 22–26 · Jul 20–24
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The Program

A summer that earns its place.Not a camp. Not a brochure week.

A special Alpha High summer opportunity combining daily academics, a week-long hackathon-style experience, skill workshops, and social outings — in Austin, on the high school campus, with the guides you already trust.

Built for current and incoming Alpha High students from any campus. Two five-day sessions. One cohort. The whole network in the same room.

What fills the week

Four parts.One serious week.

Same shape across both sessions. Different teams, different builds.

  • The centerpiece

    Week-Long Hackathon

    Five days. One real project. Pitch on Friday to a room that’s actually listening — the kind of work colleges want to hear about.

  • Afternoons

    Skill Workshops

    Public speaking, applied AI, design, deal-making. The afternoons that aren’t filler.

  • Mornings

    Two Hour Learning

    Same model you already know. Continues every morning so you come back September a level up, not rusty.

  • Evenings

    Social Outings

    Austin food. Live music. Hill-country runs. The reason a week becomes a cohort.

Logistics

What we cover.What you cover.

What's included

  • All meals

    Breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day.

  • Program tools & materials

    Laptops, kits, lab supplies — we’ve got it.

  • Skill workshops

    Hands-on afternoon tracks across speaking, AI, design, and deal-making.

  • Alpha guides

    Full-time, all in. You’re genuinely known.

  • Hackathon showcase

    End-of-program demo day and pitch session.

  • All social outings

    Transportation, tickets, food — covered.

Not included

  • Flights

    Families book and pay for travel to Austin independently.

  • Housing

    We share a vetted list of nearby hotels and short-term rentals when you’re accepted.

Apply

One form. One student.

One summer that changes the trajectory.

Rolling admissions. We respond within a few business days. Seats are limited — especially if your travel needs locking in.

Application form

Apply for Alpha High Summer 2026

For current and incoming Alpha High students from any campus.

Submitting confirms the student is a current or incoming Alpha High student. Please complete one form per student.

Frequently asked questions

Can students from any Alpha High campus apply?
Yes — that’s the point. Current and incoming Alpha High students from every region are invited, with the whole cohort assembling in Austin for the week.
Is it really free?
Yes. The program itself — academics, hackathon, workshops, meals, materials, outings — is fully covered. Flights and housing are on the family.
Can my student attend both weeks?
Absolutely. The two weeks share the same workshop structure, but teams reshuffle so the projects differ. Some students apply for both to get a second swing at a bigger build.
How is housing handled?
Families coordinate independently. Once your student is confirmed, we share a vetted list of hotels and short-term rentals within a short walk or rideshare of the downtown campus.
How do I apply?
Submit one application form per student per week. We review on a rolling basis and respond within a few business days. Seats are limited.

Something else? Email contact@alpha.school and we'll get back to you fast.