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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, MAFree189 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 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–$1,499154 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–$2,99962 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–$2,999111 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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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–$2,999142 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–$2,999172 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 SignalHarvard UniversitySelective

Harvard University: Two-Week Program for High School Students

An intensive two-week residential summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering nearly 30 non-credit courses across humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Students live on Harvard's Cambridge campus, attend 3 hours of daily classes with 2–4 hours of homework, and participate in college readiness workshops and social activities.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, MA$3,000–$6,99958 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership
SubjectsCreative Writing, Journalism, Psychology, Biology, Medicine, Public Health, Anthropology, Law, Politics, Philosophy, History, Business, Economics, Digital Media, Management, Race and Gender Studies, Ethics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,100
Websitehttps://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/pre-college-program/
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Bronze SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes

A selective online summer program offering live virtual instruction in academics including mathematics, humanities, and biomedical sciences for middle and high school students in grades 8–11. Courses meet 2 hours daily with instructor office hours and asynchronous assignments.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999123 days
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Engineering, Mathematics, Philosophy, Humanities
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,200
Websitehttps://summerinstitutes.spcs.stanford.edu
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Bronze SignalBrown University

Brown University Pre-College Programs

An umbrella of summer programs for high school students offering over 300 courses across STEM, humanities, and leadership tracks. Programs range from 1 to 6 weeks and serve over 6,000 students annually from all 50 U.S. states and 75+ countries.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineProvidence, RI$1,500–$2,999186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership
SubjectsEnvironmental Studies, Pre-Med, Visual Art, Leadership, Law, Psychology, Mathematics, Creative Writing, History
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,816
Websitehttps://precollege.brown.edu/
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Bronze SignalBoston UniversityCredit

Boston University Summer Term High School Programs

Boston University offers four pre-college summer programs for high school students, including High School Honors (6 weeks, 80+ college courses), RISE Internship (6 weeks, STEM research), Academic Immersion (3 weeks, specialized topics), and Summer Challenge (2 weeks, seminars). Programs are available in residential, commuter, and online formats with opportunities to earn college credit.

Jun–Jul · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBoston, MARolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsPsychology, Business, Medicine, Creative Writing, STEM Research, Scientific Research
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
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Purdue UniversitySelective

Purdue University: Summer Programs at the Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute (GER2I)

A selective residential summer program for gifted students in grades 5–12 offering rigorous STEM, humanities, and interdisciplinary courses taught in small, fast-paced classes at Purdue University. Students live on campus in residence halls and participate in recreational and enrichment activities.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialWest Lafayette, IN<$50084 days
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsEngineering, 3D Printing, Coding, Circuitry, Creative Writing, Philosophy, History, Shakespeare, Environmental Design, Sustainability Design
Cost<$500 · $350
Websitehttps://www.education.purdue.edu/geri/youth-programs/
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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<$500203 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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Hollins UniversitySelective

Hollinsummer: Pre-College Program for Girls

A one-week pre-college residential experience for rising 9th–12th grade women featuring four specialized tracks: creative writing, leadership development, equestrian training, and science exploration, with workshops, guest speakers, and campus facilities access.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterRoanoke, VA$500–$1,49983 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsCreative Writing, Leadership Development, Equestrian/Hunter-Jumper, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Cost$500–$1,499 · $550
Websitehttps://www.hollins.edu/academics/pre-college-experiences-camps/hollins-summer-program/
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NC State UniversitySelective

NC State University: Annual Teen Writers' Workshop

A two-week in-person creative writing workshop for rising 9th–12th graders and recent high school graduates. Students select from courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, dramatic writing, and genre fiction, taught by experienced faculty in small classes of 9–14 students.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterRaleigh, NC$500–$1,499222 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Playwriting, Genre Fiction
Cost$500–$1,499 · $376
Websitehttps://english.chass.ncsu.edu/research-and-engagement/young-writers/
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Sarah Lawrence Summer Precollege Programs

An umbrella of intensive summer precollege programs taught by Sarah Lawrence faculty and guest experts, including Writers Week for Teens, Visual Arts, Hudson River Ecology, Musical Theater, Young Writers Studio, and Science Research. Programs offer college credit and employ a seminar-based, project-driven learning model.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBronxville, NY$500–$1,499231 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Visual Arts, Musical Theater, Ecology, Science Research
Cost$500–$1,499 · $950
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/
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Susquehanna University Summer Pre-College ProgramsSelective

Susquehanna University: Summer Writers Workshop

A one-week residential creative writing program for experienced writers entering grades 10–12. Students choose from three genres—fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction—and work with Susquehanna faculty to develop craft skills, write 10–30 new pages, and prepare work for publication in the program anthology.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialSelinsgrove, PA$500–$1,499235 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075
Websitehttps://www.susqu.edu/academics/summer-pre-college-programs/writers-workshop
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Centauri Summer Arts CampSelective

Centauri Summer Arts Camp

Arts-focused summer day camps offering intensive four-hour daily sessions in creative writing, fine art, digital art, film-making, and design disciplines. Programs serve ages 9–17 with both in-studio and virtual options.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineToronto, Canada$500–$1,499Rolling
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Painting, Pastels, Sketching, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Art, Animation, Graphic Novel Creation, Film-making, Screenwriting, Acting, Architecture, Interior Design, Comic Creation
Cost$500–$1,499 · $349
Websitehttps://www.centauriarts.com/academy/toronto/summer-day-camps/
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Point Park UniversitySelective

Point Park University: Youth & High School Summer Programs

Point Park University offers multiple summer programs for youth and high school students in arts, business, communication, dance, film, animation, theatre, and STEAM. Programs run 1–3 weeks during June through early August with access to industry-standard facilities.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterPittsburgh, PA$500–$1,499
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Business/Entrepreneurship, Academic, STEM
SubjectsCreative Writing, Forensic Science, Accounting/Finance, Sports Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports Broadcasting, Dance, Choreography, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, STEAM, Robotics, Animation, Film, Screenwriting, Sound Design, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting
Cost$500–$1,499 · $800
Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/about/aboutpittsburgh/livingandlearninginpittsburgh/community-and-summer-programs/youth-and-high-school-students/index
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Cleveland Institute of ArtSelectiveCredit

Cleveland Institute of Art: Artists-in-Residence Pre-College Program

A two- or four-week summer program offering hands-on instruction in visual arts disciplines including glass studio, 3D design, digital drawing, animation, jewelry and metal, and creative writing. Students choose between residential and commuter options and may earn optional college credit.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterCleveland, OH$1,500–$2,99962 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsVisual Arts, Glass Studio, 3D Design, Digital Drawing, Animation, Jewelry and Metal, Creative Writing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,950
Websitehttps://www.cia.edu/pre-college/
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Interlochen Center for the ArtsSelective

Interlochen Arts Camp

A world-class residential arts camp on a 1,200-acre campus in Michigan offering intensive instruction in creative writing, dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts, and interdisciplinary arts. Sessions range from one to six weeks with selective audition and portfolio requirements varying by program.

Jun–Aug · 1–6 wk sessionsResidentialInterlochen, MI$1,500–$2,99966 days
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsCreative Writing, Dance, Film & New Media, Interdisciplinary Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,050
Websitehttps://www.interlochen.org/summer-arts-camp
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Sarah Lawrence CollegeSelectiveCredit

Young Writers Studio at Sarah Lawrence College

An intensive one-week creative writing program for high school students featuring genre-specific workshops (Poetry, Fiction, or Speculative Fiction & Fantasy) taught by Sarah Lawrence College MFA alumni and graduate students. Students receive one-on-one mentorship, attend guest author talks, participate in electives, and earn one college credit upon completion.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialBronxville, NY$1,500–$2,999172 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Speculative Fiction & Fantasy, Writing Craft
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500
Websitehttps://www.sarahlawrence.edu/precollege/young-writers/
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University of Maryland, A. James Clark School of EngineeringSelectiveCredit

University of Maryland: Terp Young Scholars | A. James Clark School of Engineering

A three-week summer program offering 40+ university courses for rising high school sophomores through graduating seniors, with options for on-campus or online participation. Students earn 3 college credits posted to their UMD transcript.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineCollege Park, MD$1,500–$2,999203 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Computing, Engineering, Data Science, Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Theater, Creative Writing
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,420
Websitehttps://tys.umd.edu
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92Y Unterberg Poetry CenterSelective

92Y Poetry Center Young Writers Workshop

Two-track creative writing workshop for young writers ages 12–18, offering instruction in poetry, fiction, and narrative forms. The ages 12–14 track offers two-week and four-day sessions with open registration; the ages 15–18 track is a three-week intensive program (July 12–29) with competitive admission.

Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineNew York, NY$1,500–$2,999223 days
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic
SubjectsCreative Writing, Poetry, Fiction, Prose, Journalism, Personal Essay, Narrative History
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,400
Websitehttps://www.92y.org/writing-program/young-writers-workshop.aspx
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Atlas Summer CoursesSelective

Atlas Summer Courses - Summer Programs in Oxford & Cambridge

Award-winning summer programs in Oxford, Cambridge, and Harrow offering courses across arts, humanities, business, medicine, sciences, and engineering for students ages 9–24. Limited spaces fill quickly; flexible payment plans and scholarships available.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialOxford, Cambridge, Harrow, United Kingdom$1,500–$2,999Rolling; apply early for limited places
Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare
SubjectsPhilosophy, English Literature, Creative Writing, Art History, Business, Economics, Law, Marketing, Media, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, International Relations, Politics, Sociology, Leadership, International Development
Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,985
Websitehttps://atlassummercourses.com/
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