Deerfield Academy: EXP Summer Program
Overview
A 3-week residential and day summer program for middle school students (grades 6–8) featuring project-based courses in humanities, STEM, and creative arts, emphasizing collaboration, creativity, and leadership development.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 183 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Deerfield, MA
Cost
$7,000+from $7,000
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th
Acceptance
Rolling admission; not explicitly stated as selective but application includes video and teacher recommendation
Application requirements
Application Portal
Complete CampDoc application
Short Essays
Open-response questions answered by student
Teacher Recommendation
Required
School Report & Transcript
Required
Video
Brief introductory video required showing student's passion
English Proficiency
English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency required; program not designed for beginning English learners
Cost & sessions
Boarding program $7,000; day program $6,000. Tuition covers courses, room and board (boarding), meals, linens, laundry, books, course equipment, on-campus activities, off-campus excursions, and Internet access. Application fee $85. Does not include health insurance or personal spending money.
Financial aid
Limited financial aid available for domestic students only, based on need. Most cases cannot cover entire program cost. Aid decisions made together with admission decisions for those applying by February 1 deadline.
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