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Smith CollegeSelective

Smith Precollege Summer Programs - Women, Gender and Representation

A two-week residential precollege program exploring gender studies through discussion-based courses. Students take morning and afternoon seminars on topics including reproductive justice, environmental justice, and queer narratives, with opportunities to receive recommendation comments for college applications.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNorthampton, MA$3,000–$6,999186 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic
SubjectsGender Studies, Social Justice, Environmental Justice, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,985
Websitehttps://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/precollege-programs/women-gender-representation#reproductive-justice-and-post-roe-worldmaking-0
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Where There Be DragonsSelective

Where There Be Dragons: Bhutan 10-Day Experience

A 10-day immersive travel program to Bhutan offering cultural exploration and adventure for high school students. Students experience authentic Bhutanese culture, monasteries, and mountain landscapes while developing global awareness and leadership skills.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsResidentialThimphu, CO$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership
SubjectsCultural Studies, Travel, Global Leadership
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $7,546
Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/programs?page=1&category=all&location=618
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School Year AbroadSelective

School Year Abroad: France Summer Program

A five-week French language immersion program based in Rennes with homestay accommodation, morning classes in French language and culture, afternoon activities including excursions to Paris and Normandy, and a Loire Valley orientation. Open to rising 10th–12th graders with one year of French.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialRennes, MA$7,000+69 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsFrench Language, Cultural Studies
Cost$7,000+ · $9,950
Websitehttps://www.sya.org/programs/summer
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LITASelective

LITA: A Unique Approach to Language Immersion in Spain

A Spanish language immersion program in rural Spain combining homestay experiences with intensive Spanish language study and comprehensive cultural exploration. Small groups are customized and limited in size.

Jun · 1–3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+82 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Language
SubjectsSpanish, Language Immersion, Cultural Studies
Cost$7,000+ · $8,350
Websitehttps://www.experiencelita.com/summer-programs
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Experiment in International LivingSelective

Experiment in International Living: Spanish Language & Culture in Spain

A 15-day immersive Spanish language and cultural program in Spain featuring intensive language training in Granada, homestay placement, and cultural exploration across Madrid, Andalucía, and Toledo.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+156 days
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsSpanish Language, Cultural Studies
Cost$7,000+ · $7,676
Websitehttps://www.experiment.org/program/spain-spanish-language-culture/
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XMandarin

XMandarin Chengdu MiniCamp

An immersive Mandarin Chinese language program in Chengdu, China, combining classroom instruction with cultural exploration and local activities.

Jun–AugResidentialChengdu, China$500–$1,499222 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Academic
SubjectsMandarin Chinese, Language Immersion, Cultural Studies
Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,250
Websitehttps://xmandarinchinese.com/learn-mandarin-chinese-chengdu/
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Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture

Portsmouth Abbey Summer Program Oxford

A residential summer program in Oxford, England offering English literature seminars with University of Oxford professors, museum visits, and cultural exploration including punting, theatre, and historic site visits.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialOxford, United Kingdom$3,000–$6,99976 days
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsEnglish Literature, History, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,000
Websitehttps://portsmouthinstitute.org/oxford/
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Academic Programs International (API)Credit

Academic Programs International (API): High School French Language and Culture Immersion Program

A high school immersion program focused on French language and culture study abroad.

Jun–JulResidentialFrance, TX$3,000–$6,999141 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Academic
SubjectsFrench, Language, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,990
Websitehttps://connect.apiabroad.com/program-page/063ddcf1-c25a-4fb9-8e10-e9c7d514685f?page=1
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Common Ground International LLCCredit

Summer Spanish Immersion Programs for Teens

A travel-based Spanish immersion program for high school students in Costa Rica and Ecuador. Students stay with host families, attend Spanish classes taught by native speakers, participate in community service projects, and enjoy adventure activities like surfing, zip-lining, and volcano visits across 2–6 week sessions.

Jun–Jul · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999142 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service
SubjectsSpanish Language, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,875
Websitehttps://commongroundinternational.com/spanish-immersion/high-school-spanish-immersion/
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Bold Earth Adventures

Bold Earth Adventures: Ultimate Costa Rica Summer Trip

A 14-day international adventure trip to Costa Rica featuring surfing, whitewater rafting, hiking, ziplining, snorkeling, and cultural immersion with community service components.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialSan José, Costa Rica$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure, Community Service
SubjectsSurfing, Whitewater Rafting, Hiking, Ziplining, Snorkeling, Canyoning, Kayaking, Spanish Immersion, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,588
Websitehttps://boldearth.com/teen-adventure-camp/ultimate-costa-rica/
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Swiss Boarding Schools

Swiss Boarding Schools Disentis & Zurich Summer Camps

A 2-week residential summer program split between mountain and city campuses in Switzerland, combining German or English language instruction with outdoor activities (hiking, climbing, biking) and cultural experiences for international students ages 13–15.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialDisentis and Winterthur/Zurich, Switzerland$3,000–$6,999Rolling
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesLanguage, Outdoor Adventure, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership
SubjectsGerman Language, English Language, Mountain Sports, Cultural Studies
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,990
Websitehttps://www.sbs-disentis-zurich.ch/summer-camps/
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Spanish Gap Year

Spanish Gap Year - Summer In Spain Program: Spain By Train

A 4-week immersive travel and cultural experience through Spain visiting Seville, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Barcelona. Students stay with local host families, practice Spanish, participate in guided cultural visits, workshops, and adventure activities including flamenco, cooking classes, and paddleboarding.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+17 days left
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Language
SubjectsSpanish Language, Cultural Studies, Travel
Cost$7,000+ · $7,200
Websitehttps://spanishgapyear.com/mini-programs/
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Where There Be DragonsCredit

Where There Be Dragons: Japan Summer

A 3-week immersive program in Japan combining contemporary and traditional arts, Japanese culinary traditions, language study, and cultural exploration across Wakayama, Kyotango, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Students participate in independent study projects, homestay experiences, and learning service activities focused on social and environmental justice.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+201 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Language
SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Art, Culinary Arts, Cultural Studies, Zen Buddhism, Environmental Justice
Cost$7,000+ · $9,970
Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-japan-food-culture
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BBYO (Brit Tzedek V'Shalom Youth Organization)

BBYO Passport: International Leadership Seminar in Israel (ILSI)

A 22-day residential leadership program in Israel for high school students focusing on Jewish identity, global Jewish peoplehood, and Israel's complex society. The program includes accommodations in hotels, kibbutzim, and desert tents, with all meals, programming, transportation, security, medical insurance, and staff gratuity included.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+Registration for 2026 closed; interest form for 2027
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesLeadership, Travel/Cultural Immersion
SubjectsLeadership Development, Jewish Identity, Israeli Studies, Cultural Studies
Cost$7,000+ · $6,950
Websitehttps://bbyosummer.org/trips/summer-experiences/destinations/international-leadership-seminar-in-israel/
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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Greece, the Islands & Italy

A 25-day residential travel program exploring Italy and Greece, featuring cultural immersion, outdoor adventures like SCUBA diving and hiking, historical site visits, and cooking classes across multiple destinations.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure
SubjectsCultural Studies, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Hiking, Culinary Arts, History
Cost$7,000+ · $10,799
Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/global-adventures/greece-islands-italy-25-days/
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Where There Be DragonsCredit

Where There Be Dragons: Indonesia Summer

A 4-week immersive program in Indonesia combining marine conservation, cultural immersion, and language study across three distinct regions: Java, the Dieng highlands, and Sulawesi. Students live in homestays, conduct independent research projects, and engage in learning service while studying Bahasa Indonesia and traditional crafts.

Jun · 1–4 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+Rolling
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service, Academic
SubjectsMarine Conservation, Indonesian Language, Cultural Studies, Environmental Justice, Leadership Development, Ethical Volunteering
Cost$7,000+ · $8,970
Websitehttps://www.wheretherebedragons.com/program/summer-abroad-indonesia
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