Your Future in Hospitality.
Go behind-the-scenes at iconic hotels, lunch with industry leaders, and master the basics of hotel management in this immersive 10-day summer enrichment program limited to 30 high school students.
Program Dates: July 14-23, 2026
Early Application Deadline January 30
A TASTE OF COLLEGE LIFE
An immersive 10-day program hosted at Malibu’s Pepperdine University for 30 ambitious high school students nationwide.
EARLY CAREER ADVANTAGES
Behind-the-scenes site visits to luxury hotels, speaker sessions with industry leaders, valuable connections, and access to future internship opportunities.
A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM
Through classroom instruction led by a hospitality instructor, to case studies and team projects, master the foundations of hotel management while building teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
DISCOVER LOS ANGELES
Visit key Los Angeles sites, from the Griffith Observatory and Santa Monica Pier to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Malibu’s famous hiking trails.
FORGE NEW FRIENDSHIPS
Connect with like-minded peers from across the country who share similar journeys ahead and join the YHA Alumni Network.
“We’re honored to welcome these future hospitality leaders and provide an inside look at the operations that make the Viceroy Santa Monica a leader in lifestyle luxury hospitality.”
Diyami Gonsalves
Director of Operations, Viceroy Santa Monica
“As a former Assistant Dean of Admissions, experiential learning programs like this are an opportunity for candidates to stand out and demonstrate passion and drive.”
Rebekah Lewin
Asst. Dean of Strategic Partnerships, University of Rochester; Top 50 University in the United States