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30 programsMental Health & Well-Being
Inward Bound Mindfulness EducationSelective

Inward Bound Mindfulness Education - New Year's Northern California Teen Retreat

A 5-day residential mindfulness retreat for teens 15–19 held at Black Mountain Retreat Center in Northern California. Participants gain insight into life experience through mindfulness practice, social community-building, and ethical decision-making in a supportive environment.

Jan, Dec · 1 wk sessionsResidentialCazadero, CA$1,500–$2,99933 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsMindfulness, Meditation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $250
Websitehttps://inwardboundmind.org/teen-retreats/new-years-teen-retreat-norcal/
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Reset Summer CampSelective

RESET SUMMER CAMP for Digital Detox & Life Skills

Reset Summer Camp offers a fully immersive, clinical program in a fun-filled summer camp atmosphere. Participants are able to detox from their screen addictions while they learn valuable life skills and how to self-regulate, as they participate in individual and group therapy. Digital Detox for Gaming Addiction and screentime overuse habits.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialSanta Barbara, CA$7,000+185 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsHealth & Well Being, Digital Detox, Mental/Behavioral Health
Cost$7,000+ · $7,850
Websitehttps://www.resetsummercamp.com
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SEA Education AssociationSelective

Sea Education Association: High School/Pre-College Summer Programs

SEA offers two distinct high school/pre-college summer programs: SEA Expedition, a 2-week at-sea sailing research vessel program in Cape Cod Bay and the Gulf of Maine, and Pre-College Marine Biology, a 3-week shore-based college-level program in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Both programs combine hands-on research, oceanographic field work, and marine science education led by experienced scientists and USCG-licensed officers.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialWoods Hole, MA$7,000+Rolling (application cycle begins preceding fall; early application encouraged)
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Science, Navigation, Environmental Science
Cost$7,000+ · $6,975
Websitehttps://sea.edu/programs/high-school-pre-college-programs/
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Rooted Life AdventuresSelective

Supported Summer Camp for Teen Girls in Costa Rica

A 5-week residential summer camp in Costa Rica for teen girls ages 14–18 combining Spanish language immersion, volunteer service, adventure activities, and wellness curriculum with 24/7 on-site therapeutic support.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialDominical, Costa Rica$7,000+
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Language, Community Service, Mental Health & Well-Being, Leadership
SubjectsSpanish Language Immersion, ESL Internship, Adventure Travel, Volunteer Service, Wellness and Mental Health, Independent Living Skills, Leadership
Cost$7,000+ · $15,000
Websitehttps://rootedlifeadventures.com/costa-rica/
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East End Hospice

East End Hospice Camp Good Grief

A free bereavement day camp for grieving children and teenagers who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one. The camp provides support and community for youth in the New York Tri-State and Long Island areas.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterCenter Moriches, NYFree155 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsGrief Support, Bereavement Counseling
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.eehcampgoodgrief.org/
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Teachers College, Columbia University

Columbia University Teachers College: Project Belonging Online Summer Course

An asynchronous online training program for middle and high school students focused on preventing hate and educational displacement through building belonging and resilience in school settings. Participants learn to foster empathy, connection, and violence prevention while implementing community-based projects and receiving a $1,000 stipend.

Apr–AugOnlineFreeRolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Community Service, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsEducational Displacement, Belonging and Resilience, Community Building, Violence Prevention, Social Connectedness, Empathy Building, Leadership Development
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.projectbelonging.org/
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Comfort Zone Camp

Comfort Zone Camp

Free residential weekend camps for middle and high school students (ages 7–17, or 18 if still in high school) who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling. Programs include healing circles, recreational activities, and one-on-one Big Buddy volunteer mentoring to support grief processing and recovery.

May, Sep · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locationsFreeRolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being, Community Service
SubjectsGrief Support, Bereavement Counseling
CostFree · $0
Websitehttp://www.comfortzonecamp.org/
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ZGiRLS

Online ZGiRLS Confidence Program

A 4-week online confidence-building program for middle school girls (ages 11–14) led by Olympic and professional female athletes. Participants engage in live weekly sessions to develop growth mindset, self-worth, resilience, and self-advocacy skills.

Oct · 4 wk sessionsOnlineFreeRolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being, Leadership
SubjectsConfidence Building, Growth Mindset, Self-Worth, Resilience, Self-Advocacy
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://zgirls.org/
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Clemson University Learning Institute (YLI Camps)

Clemson University: Camp Voyager

A residential technology and outdoor adventure camp for middle and elementary school students featuring robotics, 3D printing, STEM labs, virtual reality, and outdoor activities like tubing, climbing, and zip-lining.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSunset, SC<$500Four weeks before program start
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
CategoriesSTEM, Outdoor Adventure, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsRobotics, 3D Printing, STEM, Virtual Reality, Video Gaming
Cost<$500 · $995
Websitehttps://www.voyagersummer.camp/
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Inward Bound Mindfulness

Inward Bound: Teen Mindfulness Retreats

Residential mindfulness retreats for teens and young adults featuring meditation, workshops, nature connection, and personal development in a supportive community setting.

Jan, Jul, Dec · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations<$500Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being, Leadership
SubjectsMindfulness, Meditation, Personal Development, Wellness
Cost<$500 · $250
Websitehttps://inwardboundmind.org/teen-retreats/retreat-experience/
Unverified
Indiana University Kelley School of Business

Indiana University - MEET Kelley

A pre-college business immersion program introducing high school students to business fundamentals, entrepreneurship, and leadership through hands-on learning and mentorship at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterBloomington, IN$500–$1,499155 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesBusiness/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsBusiness, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Cost$500–$1,499 · $0
Websitehttps://kelley.iu.edu/programs/undergrad/pre-college/meet-kelley/index.cshtml
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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute: Clinical Psychology Program (1 Week)

A one-week summer science program exploring clinical psychology, mental illness, major forms of mental disorders, and treatment interventions. Students participate in lectures, mindfulness activities, art therapy, field trips to psychiatric facilities, and academic labs.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$500–$1,499185 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesSTEM, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsClinical Psychology, Mental Health, Art Therapy
Cost$500–$1,499 · $699
Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/clinical-psychology-remote/
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NVEEE (National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment)

Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) at the University of Central Florida

A 7-day residential leadership summit at the University of Central Florida focused on communication, professional leadership, and career readiness. Participants complete 50 hours of community service through a team-based public service announcement project, earn a leadership certificate, and gain access to college preparation resources including resume building and essay brainstorming.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialOrlando, FL$500–$1,499202 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Career Exploration, Mental Health & Well-Being, Community Service
SubjectsPublic Speaking & Communication, Leadership & Personal Growth, College & Career Preparedness, Civic Engagement & Advocacy, Digital Literacy & AI
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,320
Websitehttps://www.nveee.org/pals-at-ucf/
Unverified
ReTribe Transformations, L3C

Adventure Game Theater

An 8-day overnight residential retreat for ages 12–19 combining improvisational theater, foam sword fighting, creative writing, wilderness skills, and transformative practices like shamanic journeying and meditation. Designed as a rites-of-passage experience emphasizing personal growth and healing in a supportive, non-judgmental community.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialUnderhill, VT$500–$1,499221 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership
SubjectsImprovisational Theater, Creative Writing, Wilderness Skills, Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Theater
Cost$500–$1,499 · $995
Websitehttps://www.retribe.org/adventure-game-theater
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Inward Bound Mindfulness

Inward Bound Mindfulness: Southern California Teen Retreat

A 5-day residential mindfulness retreat for teens ages 15–19 at Big Bear Retreat Center in the San Bernardino Mountains, designed to develop compassion, self-awareness, and ethical decision-making through mindfulness practice.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialBig Bear City, CA$500–$1,499240 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsMindfulness, Self-Awareness, Compassion
Cost$500–$1,499 · $250
Websitehttps://inwardboundmind.org/teen-retreats/southern-california/
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National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE)

Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) at Florida State University

A 6-day residential leadership summit for high school students focusing on business, branding, and entrepreneurial leadership. Participants engage in workshops on public speaking, entrepreneurship, leadership, and college prep, earn 50 verified community service hours, and receive a PALS Leadership Certificate.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialTallahassee, FL$1,500–$2,999202 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Business/Entrepreneurship, Career Exploration, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsLeadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Civic Engagement, Professional Identity, Emotional Intelligence, College Preparation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,320
Websitehttps://nveee.org/pals-at-fsu/
Unverified
Inward Bound Mindfulness

Inward Bound Mindfulness: Northeast Teen Retreat

A 6-day residential mindfulness retreat for teens ages 15–19 focused on developing compassion, self-awareness, and ethical decision-making through meditation and mindfulness practices in a supportive community setting.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialCharlton, MA$1,500–$2,999227 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being, Leadership
SubjectsMindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500
Websitehttps://inwardboundmind.org/teen-retreats/northeast/
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ReTribe Transformations, L.C.

Inner Journeys

A two-week overnight residential retreat for teens ages 14–19 focused on rites of passage, personal growth, and transformational experiences through meditation, mindfulness, wilderness immersion, creative arts, and spiritual exploration.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialUnderhill, VT$1,500–$2,999241 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesMental Health & Well-Being, Outdoor Adventure, Performing & Visual Arts, Leadership
SubjectsRites of Passage, Personal Growth, Meditation, Mindfulness, Wilderness Skills, Spiritual Exploration, Theater, Creative Writing, Music, Dance, Yoga, Breathwork
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,650
Websitehttps://www.retribe.org/inner-journeys
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Appel Farm

Appel Farm Arts Camp: Overnight Summer Program

A residential arts camp for ages 8–16 offering skill-building in music, theater, dance, visual art, and media arts with a focus on process-based learning, inclusivity, and mental health support in Elmer, New Jersey.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialElmer, NJ$3,000–$6,999171 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsMusic, Theater Performance, Technical Theater, Dance, Visual Art, Photography, Media Arts, Creative Writing, Sports & Swim, Environmental Arts
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,750
Websitehttps://appelfarm.org/camp/
Unverified
BroadreachCredit

Broadreach: Azores Whale and Dolphin Experience

A 16-day marine mammal research expedition in the Azores where students conduct hands-on fieldwork observing whales and dolphins, collect oceanographic data, and participate in acoustic research alongside marine biologists.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSão Miguel, Portugal$3,000–$6,999308 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsMarine Biology, Oceanography, Marine Mammal Research, Cetacean Biology, Acoustic Research, Data Collection
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,780
Websitehttps://www.gobroadreach.com/programs/dolphin-whale-summer-camp/
Unverified
Envision Experience / WorldStridesCredit

Envision by Worldstrides: NYLF - National Security

An 8-day residential summer program for high school students exploring national security careers through crisis simulations, government site visits, and hands-on workshops at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DC$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCareer Exploration, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsNational Security, Diplomacy, Intelligence Analysis, Defense Strategy, Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Policy Analysis
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,499
Websitehttps://www.envisionexperience.com/educational-experiences/national-youth-leadership-forum-national-security
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Landmark College

Landmark College: High School Summer Program

A 3-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering core academics (executive functions, writing, electives) and optional social pragmatics instruction with PEERS® social skills training. Students live on campus in Putney, Vermont with comprehensive support services.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPutney, VT$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsExecutive Functions, Writing, Study Skills, Self-Advocacy, Digital & Visual Storytelling, Field Ecology, Mixed Media Art, Creative Writing, Film Studies, Theatre, Wellness & Mindfulness, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,990
Websitehttps://www.landmark.edu/academics/summer/summer-programs
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Odyssey Teen Camp (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

Odyssey Teen Camp

A residential summer camp for teens ages 13–18 located on 416 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, offering a choice-based program with activities in arts, music, gaming, social justice, spirituality, and community building. The camp explicitly welcomes LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and all teens seeking a judgment-free environment.

Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsResidentialTolland, MA$3,000–$6,999Rolling; early registration and scholarship applications recommended
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Leadership, Community Service, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsVisual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Social Justice, Spirituality, Gaming, Cooking, Role-Playing Games
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,300
Websitehttps://www.odysseyteencamp.com/
Unverified
Gogi Abroad

PERU: Explore the Sacred Valley

A 12-day spiritual and cultural immersion program in Peru's Sacred Valley featuring participation in Andean ceremonies, temple hikes, yoga, and guided tours of Cusco and Machu Picchu with local shamans and guides.

Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialUrubamba, Peru$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Mental Health & Well-Being
SubjectsSpiritual Traditions, Andean Culture, Wellness, Yoga
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,500
Websitehttps://gogiabroad.com/
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