Berkshire Hills Culinary Camp is a small, co-ed camp at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, complete with brand new culinary studios and super comfortable dorm style housing. We teach culinary skills while building a strong positive community. After a summer at camp, your child will come home more confident in the kitchen, more independent and connected to a completely new group of friends.
Berkshire Hills Culinary campers spend half the day building culinary competence with friends in our state-of-the-art kitchens. Trips to local farms, specialty food makers, and restaurants will add to the fun and expand their knowledge.
Buck’s Rock Camp is a freedom-of-choice creative and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 11 to 17. Every summer at Buck’s Rock is completely different. The campers who join us each year make the summer their own adventure, and the camp constantly evolves and changes to meet the needs of that year’s campers. So to answer the question “What is Buck’s Rock?” is simple: it is a safe space where young people can grow into whatever they want and need to be.
The day at Buck’s Rock starts at 7:30am and ends at 10:15pm. What happens in between is as varied as our campers and as friendly as our beautiful campus. Every day at Buck’s Rock is different. What doesn’t change: our stunning pastoral setting, committed, professional counselors, and a camper-to-counselor ratio of 2:1.
Every day at Buck’s Rock is a new opportunity for self-discovery and creative expression. From the professionally-equipped studios and exciting performance spaces, to the state-of-the-art recording facilities and pool, campers are free to try anything and everything! Over 30 world-class programs await our artists every day, including everything from glassblowing to dance to painting to sketch comedy to radio to weaving to gardening and so much more!
Many generations of Buck’s Rockers, including campers, their parents, and decades of dedicated staff make up our unique community. Just one summer at Buck’s Rock will make you a life-long member of our big, creative family. We can’t wait for you to join us!
Camp Stonewall is a co-ed sleepaway camp nestled on the Marianapolis Prep School campus in CT. We offer 40+ daily activities in athletics, performing & visual arts, and outdoor adventure - campers create their own schedules every day, getting to choose what they want to do! Our community values promote character, resilience, independence, and inclusion among our campers and staff who come from all around the globe. CSW serves kids ages 7-15 for sessions of 1-7 weeks. Everyone lives in the comfort of Marianapolis' school dorms which provides the welcoming, nurturing environment that helps kids adapt quickly to being away from home. We cannot wait to welcome your family into ours!
CRS Summer
CRS Summer provides fun and enriching programs for kids between the ages of 4 and 14 on its beautiful 16-acre campus. The renowned Charles River Creative Arts Program ('CRCAP') features a variety of performing and visual arts, STEM, traditional day camp sports, nature, and more! Campers can spend time in the outdoor Wetlands Lab, on the fields playing games, and in the swimming pool.
CRS Summer also offers weekly Athletic Intensive programs, a Minis program for caregivers and toddlers, and a structured Leadership/CIT experience. CRS Summer prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all campers.
Harvard Summer School
In Harvard's Summer 2-, 4-, and 7-week college programs for high school students, you’ll enroll in college coursework and gain the confidence, and skills to help you prepare for college.
Early Application and Priority Financial Aid Deadline — January 10, 2024
Regular Application and Financial Aid Deadline — February 14, 2024
Late Application Deadline — April 10, 2024
Each summer Harvard welcomes nearly 3,000 academically exceptional students to experience college life at Harvard. Students live in Harvard dorms, commute, or take online courses. In addition to Harvard courses, students engage in college prep activities, athletics, dances, college visits and trips around Boston and New England.
Courses are college-level and range from STEM, to the arts and humanities, to business, to government and ethics. All courses are taught by Harvard faculty and esteemed visiting faculty passionate about teaching driven, curious high school students.
3 Options to Choose From
7-Week, College-Credit Secondary School Program (Residential, Commuting, or Online)
4-Week, College-Credit Secondary School Program (Residential)
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities rich with integrity due to top-notch facilities, and talented staff.
Established over 30 years ago, ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity, and empowering individual growth with our individualized, elective scheduling. Campers will learn worthwhile skills in 2-8 week sessions while making everlasting memories & friends. Each camper chooses from: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & more
Contact: info@independentlake.com | 1-800-399-2267
Summer pre-college programs at Loyola Marymount University are an engaging opportunity for motivated high school students to get a sneak-peek at college life through a unique two- or four-week experience designed to challenge their critical and creative ways of thinking. These courses are so much more than summer school. These are transformative summer experiences that provide students the opportunity to explore academic passions, evolve as individuals, and discover what it truly means to have the heart of an LMU Lion. Join us this summer to study the subjects you love in the heart of Los Angeles – the creative and cultural capital of the world!
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A small, inclusive camp community, led by a staff of experienced, professional instructors and mature dorm counselors. 3:1 camper/staff ratio. Located at The White Mountain School in Bethlehem, NH, a compact and modern campus perfect for an overnight camp community. Maine Arts Camp has exclusive use of the facility, which includes many visual arts & dance studios, film photography lab, classrooms for film making, writing, along with several dorms for living spaces. Dorm rooms are doubles or triples. The White Mountain School also has a variety of outdoor spaces for individual sports and more. Some of the spaces at the school are air conditioned.
*2 or 4 week sessions in July.
*Dorm living and food service at The White Mountain School.
*Overnight camp for ages 9-16 – non-competitive and nurturing.
*Limited enrollment of 90 campers – lots of personal attention.
*Experienced teachers and professionals leading most activities.
The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) was established to motivate young leaders toward careers that feel inspiring, impactful, and deeply purposeful. Our pre-college summer programs allow students to test out a college major while developing critical leadership skills, meeting professionals, and exploring prestigious university campuses.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a surgeon, a diplomat, or performing on Broadway, each of our hands-on programs is designed to fully immerse them in their passion and empower them to make confident decisions in their academic futures.
Take a look at our full list of 2025 Programs, Dates, & Locations, and be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Experience is everything - and no one does it quite like NSLC.
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Plugged In Band Program is a Needham-based non-profit that offers young people an outlet to participate in music education while engaging in philanthropic efforts. We meet musicians where they are, welcoming students of all skill levels and abilities to join us. Through polishing their performance and songwriting abilities, students leave as more assured musicians with a keen sense of how their art is of value to their local communities.
Music That Matters is our in-person summer day camp with band class, songwriting, recording a song, music video, workshops, offsite events, and performance opportunities. Each session ends with a benefit concert that raises money for a charitable organization chosen by the students. An extended day is available. Students are grouped into bands by age, skill level, and musical interest. Other classes include Youth Rock Band, private music lessons, and virtual STEM in Music like Digital Audio Production, Creating Music With Coding, and more. Youtube
Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College
For five weeks every summer the Powerhouse Theater comes to life on the Vassar College campus to provide a nurturing environment for both students and professional practitioners to learn from one another. The Powerhouse Theater Training Program provides aspiring theater professionals a chance to immerse themselves in the study of acting, directing, or playwriting. The Training Company also offers free performances throughout the season. The Professional Season produces developmental workshops of plays, musicals, and readings of works-in-progress.
Whether in-person or online, join RISD this summer to build your portfolio and develop as an artist and individual!
At RISD Pre-College, our five-week residential summer immersive, rising high school juniors and seniors can live like a RISD student and work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students who will inspire them to push their limits and produce their best work. You’ll participate in courses led by reputable teaching artists, learn to manage time and self-motivate and develop concepts, sketches, and finished pieces. Leave with a portfolio that can be a major asset in your college application. In addition to foundation courses in drawing, design, and critical studies in art, you'll choose a major, which will allow you to explore a field of design or art that already interests you, or take the opportunity to try something new.
Can't make it to campus this summer? Rhode Island School of Design's Advanced Program Online is a year-round online intensive. This immersive online experience is designed for those interested in pursuing art and design in college and want to learn best practices in developing their work. We call on creative young people to access a more ‘flexible mindset’—applying art and design methods to chart new territories of creation and problem-solving. Students shake up the ‘traditional’ ways of making, encourage full-blown experimentation and fresh, forward-thinking that leads to real innovation.
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Contact: precollege@risd.edu
School of Fashion Design Pre-college Program in Fashion Design
Our program, specifically for high school students, provides an introduction to the fashion design process, from conception to garment completion. The curriculum is a taste of SFD’s adult Certificate program and is taught by our expert faculty. If you are interested in fashion and sewing as a hobby or are considering post-secondary fashion degree programs, this is the program for you!
Our curriculum is designed to take you from design to finished product with no prior experience necessary. In the mornings, students in our sketching classrooms will create a mood board of inspiration and fashion plate illustrations of an original garment collection. Following a lunch break, students then go to our sewing and pattern making workrooms and create a fashion garment from a commercial pattern.
Students will learn:
How to take measurements
The safe and correct operation of an industrial sewing machine
Textiles and materials sourcing
Design development
Pattern manipulation
Sewing and garment construction skills
Design theory
Fashion terminology
Inspiration sourcing
Fashion garment sketching
“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed this summer’s class and had so many positive things to say about her experience at the School of Fashion Design. She wore her dress when we went to see Hamilton on Broadway a few weeks ago! Thank you for creating a stellar program for the young fashion enthusiasts in Boston.”
— Twyla, parent OF 2023 summer participant
Stamps Pre-College Programs, University of Michigan
Our virtual and in-person Pre-College Programs are offered to current high school students (grades 9 – 12) interested in building new skills for their creative pursuits and learning more about the Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Students will receive personalized training and advice from Stamps faculty and staff on building a competitive portfolio, in a variety of formats — virtual and in-person; after-school, weekend, and residential — that work with any schedule.
Questions? Contact us at: stamps-precollege@umich.edu
The Story School is an educational nonprofit live-action role-play summer camp located in the woods of Nature’s Classroom in Charlton, MA. A trained staff of educators, game designers, and counselors immerse campers ages 8 - 18 in a an epic adventure story pulled from history, mythology, and literature. By day, our campers become heroes battling fantastical monsters, solving interactive STEM puzzles, and applying roleplaying skills to level up and save the world. By night, our campers play board games, gather around campfires, and build crafts with their roommates forging friendships that last a lifetime. In an open community embracing neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ campers, The Story School weaves together social education, leadership training, and hands-on learning into the fabric of our fantastical adventures. Spend your summer in a story and discover the hero within!
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Experience summer on the hill! Walnut Hill’s summer programs are designed to mirror the immersive experience of school year programs, but without the homework! Offerings in Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Art, and Writing, Film, and Media Arts are taught by Walnut Hill’s own world class faculty and special guest artists. With day and boarding options available, students are cared for by a residential life team of dynamic young creatives. Boarding students are housed in air conditioned dormitories on campus, providing a taste of independent college life. Our small, inclusive community attracts talent from around the globe, ensuring a supportive environment that keeps connections alive long after summer ends. All programs include excursions into the city that enhance programming, such as visits to museums, exhibits and concerts. Dive into a vibrant world of creativity and unlock your artistic potential this summer at Walnut Hill School for the Arts!
Wellesley Theatre Project
Wellesley Theatre Project is a nationally recognized, award winning, nonprofit arts academy offering year round classes and productions for students 4 years through 12th grade. Join us this summer for a wide range of summer camps for both beginners and experienced stage performers - including Production Camps: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, Kids, James and the Giant Peach, Jr., Spring Awakening, and BeatleJuice, Jr.. From audition preparation to Opening Night, all students will learn what it takes to produce a stage show. Each camp will conclude with performances of a fully realized production professionally produced and ticketed for the public. WTP also offers specialty one week camps!
Contact: info@wellesleytheatreproject.org | 781-235-1550
