Summer Internships/Activities/Programs for OC (CA), or residential?

<p>Hello all.</p>

<p>I’m interested in summer activities that are slightly on the prestigious side. My current grade level is 10th grade, and unfortunately, I have little research experience. I am, however, taking Calc BC AP and Bio AP this year as a sophomore, so hopefully it’s a plus.</p>

<p>I come from a low income household, so it would be great if programs were either free (funded by other people) or offered financial aid. Furthermore, opportunities should be located in the general Orange County, California area. (I am open to suggestions that provide room & board though.)</p>

<p>I hold an interest in science along with art/graphic design. I am also a bit attracted to entrepreneurship along with business, so any programs along any of the subjects mentioned above would be great.</p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone had ideas on program(s) based on the criteria above. I’d be interested in opportunities offered to both incoming juniors and incoming seniors, as I can get a head start on potential activities for summer 2010.</p>

<p>On a related note, is it possible to get into RSI without a research background?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>