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Silver SignalYiddish Book CenterSelective

Yiddish Book Center: Great Jewish Books Summer Program

An intensive residential program for rising juniors and seniors featuring college-style seminars on modern Jewish literature in multiple languages, with optional creative writing component. All admitted students receive full scholarships covering tuition, room, board, books, and activities.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialAmherst, MAFree188 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Language, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsModern Jewish Literature, Literary Analysis, Creative Writing, Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish Literature
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/educational-programs/great-jewish-books-summer-program
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Silver SignalThe Harvard CrimsonSelective

The Harvard Crimson's Summer Journalism Academy

A 10-day summer journalism program offering workshops, panels, and mentorship from Crimson editors. Students develop a journalism portfolio, learn reporting practices, and receive college admissions guidance from Harvard undergraduates.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCambridge, MAFree234 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsJournalism, Reporting, News Writing, Multimedia Journalism
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.gp.thecrimson.com/
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Silver SignalHarvard Graduate School of DesignSelective

Harvard Graduate School of Design: Design Discovery Youth

A free 3-week design program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from the Boston/Cambridge area. Students explore architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, graphic design, industrial design, and fine arts through workshops, design assignments, and site visits, culminating in a portfolio of work.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuterCambridge, MAFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArchitecture, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Fine Arts Design, Drawing, Digital Media
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://earlydesigneducation.gsd.harvard.edu/harvard-gsd-design-discovery-youth/
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Silver SignalSan Francisco Ballet SchoolSelective

San Francisco Ballet: Summer Programs

San Francisco Ballet School offers multiple summer programs including ballet classes for ages 2–13, pre-professional four-week sessions for ages 12–18, an adult workshop, a pianist workshop, and a free community dance camp in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs.

Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSan Francisco, CAFree
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsBallet, Dance
CostFree · $3,495
Websitehttps://www.sfballet.org/the-school/summer-programs/
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Silver SignalKenyon ReviewSelective

Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop Online

A selective one-week online summer workshop for rising high school juniors and seniors focusing on multi-genre writing craft, revision techniques, and peer feedback in small groups via synchronous Zoom sessions.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499153 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Multi-Genre Writing, Poetry, Short Stories, Essays, Writing Craft
Cost$500–$1,499 · $995
Websitehttps://kenyonreview.org/high-school-workshops/
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Silver SignalDenison UniversitySelective

Denison University: Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

A 10-day residential creative writing workshop for entering high school juniors and seniors, featuring small-group instruction in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, individual faculty conferences, visiting author readings, and a supportive community of young writers.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialGranville, OH$1,500–$2,99961 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Writing Craft
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,700
Websitehttps://reynolds.denison.edu/
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Silver SignalUniversity of the SouthSelective

Sewanee Young Writers' Conference

A selective two-week residential summer conference for high school writers in grades 9–11, featuring small creative writing workshops (max 12 students) led by professional authors, one-on-one faculty conferences, and evening readings by guest authors.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSewanee, TN$1,500–$2,999110 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Prose, Zine Making
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,600
Websitehttps://new.sewanee.edu/sywc/
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Silver SignalUniversity of IowaSelective

Iowa Young Writers' Studio (IYWS): 2-Week Summer Residential Program

A 2-week residential summer program for young writers offering instruction in fiction, poetry, playwriting, and TV writing taught by Iowa Writers' Workshop and University of Iowa MFA graduates. The program includes craft workshops, readings by published writers, collaborative projects, and open mics.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialIowa City, IA$1,500–$2,999
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsFiction writing, Poetry writing, Creative writing, TV writing, Playwriting
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500
Websitehttps://iyws.program.uiowa.edu/2-week-summer-residential-program
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Silver SignalNorthwestern UniversitySelective

National High School Institute at Northwestern University

A prestigious summer program offering intensive training in theatre arts, film and video, debate, and playwriting for high school students on Northwestern University's Evanston campus.

Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineEvanston, IL$3,000–$6,999Rolling (Applications open in November)
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsTheatre Arts, Film and Video, Debate, Playwriting
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,400
Websitehttps://nhsi.northwestern.edu/
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Silver SignalBoston University College of Fine ArtsSelective

Boston University Tanglewood Institute: Summer Program

An intensive residential music program for ages 14–20 offering two-week workshops and longer Young Artists Programs in orchestral instruments, voice, piano, composition, and chamber music. Held at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, with partnerships to Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts and performances.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLenox, MA$7,000+71 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsMusic Performance, Orchestral Instruments, Voice, Piano, Composition, Chamber Music, Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, Percussion, Harp
Cost$7,000+ · $4,055
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood/
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Bronze SignalCarnegie Mellon UniversitySelectiveCredit

Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs

A comprehensive summer program suite for rising 11th and 12th graders offering college-level instruction in STEM, arts, design, leadership, and humanities on Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus. Programs range from 3 to 6 weeks with residential and commuter options, with several full-scholarship tracks available.

Jun · 3–6 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PAFree82 days
Entering grades10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Architecture, Art, Computational Biology, Design, Drama, Global Cultures, Leadership Development, Music, Game Development, Mathematics, Writing
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/
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Bronze SignalYale UniversitySelective

Yale Pre-College Summer Session: Yale Young Writer's Workshop

A selective week-long creative writing program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering intensive workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other genres. Available both on-campus (residential) in New Haven and online.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineNew Haven, CT$1,500–$2,999141 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Memoir
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,380
Websitehttps://summer.yale.edu/academics/yale-young-writers-workshop
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Bronze SignalSmith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs

Smith College offers selective residential summer programs for high school students featuring interdisciplinary courses including creative writing, science and engineering, theatre, sustainability, and women and gender studies, designed to explore academic interests and prepare for college.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$1,500–$2,999171 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCollege Readiness, Creative Writing, Science & Engineering, Sustainable Futures, Theatre, Women/Gender/Representation
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,726
Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/precollege-programs/homepage
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Bronze SignalUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)SelectiveCredit

UCLA Arts: Design Media Arts Summer Institute

A three-week summer program for high school students in UCLA's Department of Design Media Arts that creates portfolio-ready work across four course tracks: 2D Image, Net Art, 3D Worldbuilding, and Motion Graphics, with options for in-person residential or virtual attendance.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999216 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsDesign Media Arts, 2D Image, Net Art, 3D Worldbuilding, Motion Graphics, Multimedia
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,591
Websitehttps://summer.arts.ucla.edu/
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Bronze SignalTufts UniversityCredit

Tufts University Pre-College Programs

Tufts offers multiple summer and year-round pre-college pathways including 6-week residential programs, 2-week intensives, and dual enrollment courses taught by Tufts faculty. Programs span engineering, arts, business, health sciences, and social impact with flexible residential, commuter, and hybrid formats.

Jun–Jul · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMedford, MA$500–$1,499171 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsEngineering, Computer Science, Studio Art, Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, International Relations, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Leadership, Climate Science, Chemistry, Writing
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,300
Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college
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Wingspan ArtsSelective

Wingspan Arts: Summer Conservatory

A tuition-free, audition-based summer theater conservatory offering in-person training in musical theater and dramatic arts for middle and high school students, culminating in full-scale theatrical productions performed by students across two tracks.

Jun–JulCommuterNew York, NYFree20 days left
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsTheatre, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://wingspanarts.org/conservatory/
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Kansas State UniversitySelective

Kansas State University: Summer Choral Institute

An immersive 6-day residential choral program for high school freshmen through juniors featuring rehearsals, masterclasses, private coachings, recitals, and concerts. Full scholarships covering room, board, and instruction are provided to all 50 invited students.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialManhattan, KSFree157 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsChoral Music, Leadership
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.summerchoralinstitute.com/info
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ARTEFFECT (Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes)Selective

ARTEFFECT Student Visual Arts Summer Competition

A free, juried national visual arts competition for high school students to create original artwork inspired by Unsung Heroes who were innovators. Students submit visual art in any medium along with a reflective 500–1,000 word Impact Statement and documentation of their creative process.

MayOnlineFree308 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsVisual Arts, Art History, Innovation
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.arteffectlmc.org/competition/summer
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Phillips Academy / Andover Bread LoafSelective

Andover Bread Loaf Lawrence Student Writers Workshop

A free, three-week residential summer program for grades 8–12 students from Lawrence, Massachusetts, focusing on writing and the arts. Participants apply through their schools and may have opportunities to return as paid Writing Leaders in subsequent summers.

3 wk sessionsResidentialAndover, MAFree
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsWriting, Arts
CostFree · $0
Websitehttps://www.andover.edu/about/outreach/andover-bread-loaf
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Boch CenterSelective

Boch Center: Summer Leadership Employment Program

A summer leadership and arts program where students explore personal identities as leaders through performing arts, create community advocacy projects on social justice, and develop professional skills through workshops and networking.

Jul · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MAFree
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Performing & Visual Arts, Community Service
SubjectsLeadership, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Advocacy
CostFree
Websitehttps://www.bochcenter.org/education-community/city-spotlights-teen-leadership/summer-employment-program
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San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSelective

San Francisco Conservatory of Music: Summer@SFCM

Summer@SFCM offers multiple residential and online summer music programs for students ages 12 and up, including instrument-specific intensives, composition courses, and an arts leadership institute.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineSan Francisco, CA<$50020 days left
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsMusic, Harp, Percussion, Guitar, Vocal, Bass Clarinet, Music Composition, Arts Leadership
Cost<$500 · $375
Websitehttps://sfcm.edu/summer
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Manhattan School of MusicSelective

Manhattan School of Music Summer: Camp MSM

An intensive day program for young musicians ages 8–17 offering classical, jazz, composition, and musical theater instruction with daily classes, weekly private lessons, and performance opportunities at MSM venues in New York City.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY<$50082 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM
SubjectsMusic, Classical, Jazz, Composition, Musical Theater, Brass, Strings, Woodwinds, Piano, Percussion
Cost<$500 · $2,940
Websitehttp://www.msmnyc.edu/Instruction-Faculty/Programs/Special-Programs/Camp-MSM
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Ohio UniversitySelectiveCredit

OHIO Summer Music Academy: Voice

A one-week residential summer intensive for high school vocalists focusing on vocal technique, choral music, contemporary a cappella, and vocal performance. Students receive individual instruction and participate in daily ensemble rehearsals, master classes, and seminars, culminating in a final concert.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterAthens, OH<$500170 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsVoice, Vocal Music, Choral Music, Music Performance, Music Theory
Cost<$500 · $395
Websitehttps://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs/summer-arts-high-school
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North Carolina State UniversitySelective

NCSU Summer Writing Programs: Teen Writers

A two-week intensive creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students enroll in two courses chosen from poetry, dramatic writing, genre fiction, creative nonfiction, fiction, and special topics, with craft talks by working writers and small-group instruction.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC<$500202 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Dramatic Writing, Genre Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction
Cost<$500 · $376
Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/teen-writers-workshop/
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