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Baylor School

Baylor Summers: Enrichment Day Camps

Multiple week-long day camp sessions offering 22 enrichment activities including arts, STEM, outdoor skills, and life skills for students in grades K–11. Half-day sessions run from late May through mid-July 2026.

May–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterChattanooga, TN<$500Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArt, Creative Writing, Dance, Theater, Sewing, Woodworking, Photography, Music, STEM Building, Lego, Minecraft, Podcasting, Archery, Marksmanship, Cooking, Forensic Science, Magic

Cost<$500 · $245

Websitehttps://www.baylorschool.org/summer/enrichment-camps

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Kendall College

Kendall College Summer: Culinary Camp for Teens

A summer culinary program for teenagers featuring hands-on cooking instruction and culinary skill development.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL<$500Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCulinary Arts, Cooking

Cost<$500

Websitehttps://nl.edu/kendall-college/taste-of-kendall/teen-classes/

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Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center: Summer Art Camp

A multi-week summer art program offering over 100 classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography, fashion design, cooking, and drama for ages 3–17, with flexible session formats from early care through full-day attendance.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterWayne, PA<$500Rolling; scholarships require 30-day advance notice

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry Making, Fashion Design, Photography, Drama, Cooking

Cost<$500 · $275

Websitehttps://www.wayneart.org/camp/

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Boston College High SchoolCredit

Summer Programs at BC High

Comprehensive summer program portfolio for grades 4–12 including day camps, academic courses, sports camps, specialty enrichment programs, and swim instruction. Multiple sessions run June–August with options in STEM, arts, athletics, and innovative skills.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,49957 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsChemistry, Mathematics, Writing, SAT/ACT Prep, Sports, Swimming, Coding & Robotics, Art & Design, Cooking, Animation, Artificial Intelligence

Cost$500–$1,499 · $225

Websitehttps://www.bchigh.edu/summer-camps#:~:text=Our%20summer%20camps%20and%20programs%20run%20from%20June%2016%20%E2%80%93%20August,our%20air%20conditioned%20dining%20hall.

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Bancroft School

Bancroft School Summer Programs

A day camp program serving grades K–8 on a 34-acre lakeside campus in Worcester, MA, offering day camps, academic camps, specialty camps, athletic camps, and individualized instruction with weekly themed activities, swimming, enrichment classes, and special events.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuterWorcester, MA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsArts & Crafts, STEM, Cooking, Sports, Team Building, Music, Ceramics, Robotics

Cost$500–$1,499 · $425

Websitehttps://bancroftsummer.org/

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Cambridge School of Culinary Arts

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts: Teen Techniques of Cooking

A 5-day hands-on cooking program for teens ages 12–17 covering knife skills, soups, salads, braising, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and master sauces. Designed as the perfect first step into culinary arts with no prerequisites required.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterCambridge, MA$500–$1,499Rolling; registration opens on announced dates

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCulinary Arts, Cooking

Cost$500–$1,499 · $595

Websitehttps://cambridgeculinary.com/cooking-classes/teenager-cooking-classes/

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Congressional School

Congressional Day Camp: Specialty Camps

Themed, hands-on day camp program offering week-long sessions for rising Pre-K through rising 9th graders, with activities including engineering, robotics, cooking, and creative play.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFalls Church, VA$500–$1,499

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsEngineering, Robotics, Cooking, Creative Play

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://www.congocamp.org/programs/specialty-camps/

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SummerGATE

SummerGATE SF

A summer day camp offering STEM-based classes, sports clinics, cooking, music, and art for students in grades K–8, with specialized Teacher Assistant Programs for grades 8 and 9+.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterSan Francisco, CA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsSTEM, Sports, Cooking, Music, Art

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,200

Websitehttps://summergatesf.org/

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The Real Food Academy

The Real Food Academy: Cooking with Kids Summer Camp

A hands-on cooking and baking summer camp for children ages 5–16 in Miami, Florida. Students learn cooking fundamentals, baking, nutrition, knife skills, and world cuisine through daily instruction and culinary challenges.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMiami, FL$500–$1,499Rolling (spots fill quickly)

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsCooking, Baking, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Food Preparation, Knife Skills, World Cuisine

Cost$500–$1,499 · $650

Websitehttps://therealfoodacademy.com/summer-camp/

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William Penn Charter School

William Penn Charter School: Summer Camps

Multi-week day camps offering diverse programming in sports, performing arts, STEM, and creative subjects for children ages 3–17 throughout the summer.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership

SubjectsSports, Swimming, Archery, Performing Arts, Dance, Studio Arts, Robotics, Drones, Science, Minecraft, Cooking, Skateboarding, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer

Cost$500–$1,499 · $515

Websitehttps://www.penncharter.com/summercamp

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JCC Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston: Camp Kaleidoscope

A premier arts and science day camp for grades K–9 offering fully-staged musical theater productions, visual arts, sports, STEM, and more in a pluralistic Jewish setting that welcomes all backgrounds and beliefs.

Jun–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuterNewton, MA$1,500–$2,99983 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM, Academic

SubjectsMusical Theater, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Sports, Science, 3D Printing, Photography, Journalism, Video Production, Cooking, Creative Writing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,760

Websitehttps://www.bostonjcc.org/program/camp-kaleidoscope/

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Wayland AcademyCredit

Summer Experience at Wayland Academy

A two-week residential and day summer program for grades 7–11 offering courses in ceramics, English language exploration, rocketry, and video production, plus evening activities and day trips to Wisconsin destinations.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBeaver Dam, WI$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCeramics, English Language, Rocketry, Video Production, Athletics, Cooking, Dance, Soccer

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://www.wayland.org/academics/summer-experience

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EXPLO

EXPLO Middle School (Ages 12-14) at Wellesley College (MA)

A two-week summer program for ages 12–14 at Wellesley College offering 40+ hands-on workshops in STEM, engineering, forensics, design, arts, and more. Students can choose their own curriculum (EXPLO 360°) or enroll in focused tracks like Medical Rotations or Veterinary Science. Available as residential (overnight) or day program.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWellesley, MA$3,000–$6,999142 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare

SubjectsEngineering, Architecture, Forensics, Design, Comedy, Cooking, Medical Rotations, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Arts

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,045

Websitehttps://explo.org/

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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

French Woods: Festival of the Performing Arts Summer Camp

A residential performing arts summer camp in Hancock, New York, offering 3-week to 12-week sessions with instruction in music, drama, dance, fine arts, film, and numerous other performing and recreational activities for students of various ages.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsResidentialHancock, NY$3,000–$6,999295 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsClassical Music, Jazz Music, Fine Arts, Crafts, Video and Film, Musical Theater, Drama, Tech Theater, Radio and Music Production, Dance, Circus, Tennis, Challenge Course, Zipline, Magic, Horseback Riding, Rock and Roll, DJ, Skateboarding, Fitness, Cooking, Lake Activities

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,400

Websitehttps://frenchwoods.com/dates-and-rates.htm

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Independent Lake Camp

Independent Lake Camp is a coed sleepaway camp in Pennsylvania serving ages 6–17. The camp features a choice-based, individualized program model where campers select activities across circus arts, sports, fine arts, adventure, and performing arts, with flexible 2–8 week sessions throughout the summer.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsResidentialThompson, PA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesOutdoor Adventure, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCircus Arts, Gymnastics, Sports, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Digital Arts, Cooking

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,450

Websitehttps://www.independentlake.com/

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Lovell Camps

Lovell Camps: Summer in Switzerland

International summer camp in Switzerland welcoming 200 children from 20+ nationalities. Offers English language immersion, sports, arts, and outdoor activities with boarding and day camp options in Schönried.

Jul–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSchönried, Switzerland$3,000–$6,999

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesLanguage, Outdoor Adventure, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsEnglish Language Immersion, Tennis, Golf, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Hiking, Arts and Crafts, Music, Cooking

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,200

Websitehttps://lovellcamps.ch/summer-camp/

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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/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Greek Islands

A 10-day travel program to Greece featuring SCUBA diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, volcano hiking, and cultural exploration of Athens, Naxos, and Santorini for middle and high school students.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsTravel, Cultural Exploration, SCUBA Diving, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Hiking, Cooking

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,499

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/global-adventures/greek-islands-10-days/

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Bold Earth Adventures

Bold Earth Adventures: Thailand's Best

A 19-day international adventure trip to Thailand featuring rock climbing, cultural immersion, elephant sanctuary visits, and environmental service work across multiple regions including Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Khao Sok National Park.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service

SubjectsRock Climbing, Cultural Immersion, Environmental Service, Cooking, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Sanctuaries

Cost$7,000+ · $7,188

Websitehttps://boldearth.com/teen-adventure-camp/thailands-best/

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Santa Catalina School

Summer at Santa Catalina

All-girls day and residential summer camp in Monterey, California offering one-week mini camps, two-week sessions, and a five-week musical theatre program for grades 2–9, featuring STEM, arts, sports, marine biology, and leadership opportunities.

Jun–Jul · 1–5 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMonterey, CA$7,000+Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsSTEM, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Cooking, Ceramics, Dance, Art, Marine Biology, Musical Theatre, Leadership

Cost$7,000+ · $9,600

Websitehttps://www.santacatalina.org/summer-at-sc

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Pre-College Enrichment Florence

A 14-day residential summer program in Florence, Italy for high school students offering morning courses in subjects like architectural design, cooking, digital photography, fashion, studio arts, art history, Italian language, and travel writing, combined with afternoon activities and excursions to iconic Italian landmarks.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialFlorence, Italy$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitectural Design, Cooking, Digital Photography, Fashion, Studio Arts, Art History, Italian Language, Travel Writing, Journalism

Cost$7,000+ · $6,999

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/learn/pre-college-enrichment/florence-14-days/

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