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Gold SignalFreedom ForumSelective

Freedom Forum: Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference

A highly selective, all-expenses-paid 5-day residential journalism and multimedia storytelling conference in Washington, D.C. for high school juniors. Fifty-one participants (one from each state and Washington, D.C.) receive instruction from leading journalists, tour newsrooms, and are awarded $1,000 college scholarships.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWashington, DCFree125 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsJournalism, Multimedia Storytelling, First Amendment, Media Ethics, Photojournalism, Investigative Reporting, Digital Media

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.freedomforum.org/al-neuharth-free-spirit-and-journalism-conference/

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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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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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Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)SelectiveCredit

MassArt: Summer Pre-College & Intensives

Two summer art programs for high school students: Pre-College Summer Studios (4-week program with core art courses and college credit option for grades 11–12) and Summer Intensives (2-week program with flexible scheduling and varied electives for grades 10–12). Both programs are currently not running in 2026 and will return in 2027.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBoston, MA$500–$1,499172 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Illustration, Mixed Media, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Photography, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Digital Media, Architecture

Cost$500–$1,499 · $920

Websitehttps://massart.edu/youth-teen-programs/

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Bryn Mawr Film InstituteSelective

Bryn Mawr Film Institute: Summer Filmmaking Workshop

A 6-week intensive filmmaking workshop for high school students where participants write, produce, direct, and edit films using professional equipment. Students gain hands-on experience in pre-production, production, and post-production, culminating in a film premiere at the institute.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsCommuterBryn Mawr, PA$1,500–$2,999187 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsFilmmaking, Film Production, Digital Media

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,850

Websitehttps://brynmawrfilm.org/education/summer-filmmaking-workshop/

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Columbia Scholastic Press AssociationSelective

Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Summer Journalism Workshop

An intensive summer journalism program at Columbia University offering training in news reporting, writing, design, digital media, and broadcast journalism. Students can choose residential, commuter, or online formats across multiple one-week sessions in June and July.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineNew York City, NY$1,500–$2,999207 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsJournalism, News Reporting and Writing, Editorial Leadership, Design Concepts, Digital Media, Broadcast Journalism

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,100

Websitehttps://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/columbia-scholastic-press-association/cspa-summer-journalism-workshop

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New York Film AcademySelective

New York Film Academy: 3D Animation Summer Camps

Intensive summer camps and online modules in 3D animation for teens aged 14–17, featuring industry-standard software training (Maya) and hands-on projects that culminate in short animated films. Programs are offered in multiple formats (weekend, 3-week, and module-based sessions) across five locations including New York City, Los Angeles, Cambridge, Florence, and online.

Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999Rolling; early application recommended

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

Subjects3D Animation, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Animation

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $4,072.5

Websitehttps://www.nyfa.edu/3d-animation-summer-camp-for-teens/

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UConn Pre-College Summer (University of Connecticut)Selective

UConn Pre-College Summer: Animation Studio

A one-week immersive residential program exploring animation fundamentals, storyboard development, character design, and world-building. Students learn contemporary animation techniques and create portfolio-ready work under the guidance of a UConn art professor.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Storyboarding, Character Design, Digital Media

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,050

Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/animation-studio/

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UCLASelective

UCLA Film & Television Emerging Filmmakers TV Writing

An intensive two- or three-week summer program for high school students (grades 9–12) focused on TV writing and storytelling. Students learn story structure, character development, and pilot writing through instruction by TV industry professionals, culminating in a live table read of original scripts performed by professional actors.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,99997 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsTV Writing, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Digital Media

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,955

Websitehttps://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-filmmakers-tv-writing/

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Loyola Marymount UniversitySelective

LMU Pre-College Programs: Theatre Reimagined: Writing, Designing, and Acting in the Digital Age

A 2-week residential theatre program exploring writing, design, and acting with emphasis on digital technology and AI in theatre. Students develop skills in scriptwriting, stage design, visual storytelling, and performance analysis while creating a showcase performance.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999186 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsActing, Writing, Stage Design, Theatre Technology, Digital Media, Visual Storytelling, Performance Analysis, Playwriting

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,500

Websitehttps://summer.lmu.edu/theatre

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsSelectiveCredit

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Summer Academy

A four-week intensive college-level studio art program for high school students featuring foundations of drawing plus three elective concentrations in oil painting, sculpture, printmaking, illustration, animation, and digital media. Students receive portfolio preparation, museum exhibitions, and instruction from PAFA faculty.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Oil Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Digital Media, Illustration, Animation, Portfolio Preparation

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,680

Websitehttps://www.pafa.org/school/academics/pre-college/summer-academy

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Carnegie Mellon UniversitySelective

Carnegie Mellon Summer: Pre-College Architecture

An intensive 5-week residential and commuter program for high school students combining architectural design studio with digital media, analog drawing, history/theory seminars, and field trips to architectural sites and museums. Students develop foundational skills in 2D, 3D, digital, and analog design techniques through daily studio work and critique.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPittsburgh, PA$7,000+111 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArchitecture, Design, Digital Media

Cost$7,000+ · $8,253

Websitehttps://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/architecture.html

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Octavia Project

Octavia Project: Summer Institute in Brooklyn

A free 5-week summer program for young women and trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming youth (ages 14–19) exploring science fiction, creative writing, art, science, and technology at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Participants meet Monday–Thursday and develop skills in digital media, coding, and STEM while building community with peers and professional mentors.

Jul · 5 wk sessionsCommuterBrooklyn, NYFree217 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsScience Fiction, Creative Writing, Art, Science, Technology, Digital Media, Coding, Gaming

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.octaviaproject.org/join-the-octavia-project-summer-institute/

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GreenApple Campus

GreenApple Campus: Future Ready STEM Summer Programs

An umbrella offering of live virtual STEM and STEAM summer courses including Innovating with AI, Story Media Workshop, Digital Music Lab, and Summer Math for middle and high school students.

Jun–Sep · 1 wk sessionsOnlineFree

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Game Design, Digital Media, Music Production, Mathematics

CostFree

Websitehttps://greenapplecampus.org/summer-stem/

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UC San Diego Division of Extended StudiesCredit

Sally Ride Science Academy at UC San Diego

Hands-on STEAM workshops for K–12 students featuring marine biology, engineering, robotics, coding, space exploration, AI, and digital media. Programs are offered at multiple San Diego locations with rolling enrollment.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSan Diego, CA<$500202 days

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

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMarine Biology, Engineering, Robotics, Coding/Programming, Space Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Geology, Virtual Reality, Screenwriting, Digital Media, Sustainability, Epidemiology

Cost<$500 · $175

Websitehttps://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/educational-programs/sally-ride-science-academy

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National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)

The Gloria Shields NSPA Media Workshop

A 4-day residential journalism and media workshop for middle and high school students and advisers, featuring 16 courses across design, digital, newspaper, photography, and yearbook topics, with instruction from nationally recognized faculty.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialDallas, TX<$500221 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsJournalism, Yearbook, Newspaper, Photography, Design, Digital Media, Video Storytelling, Social Media, Feature Writing

Cost<$500 · $140

Websitehttps://gloriashieldsworkshop.com/

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Ferris State University

Ferris State University: Academic Summer Camps

Residential and day camps for middle and high school students in cybersecurity, design, manufacturing, and digital media, including game design and animation. Held on Ferris State's campuses in Big Rapids and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBig Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI<$500

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCyber Security, Design & Manufacturing, Game Design, Digital Animation, Digital Media

Cost<$500 · $349

Websitehttps://www.ferris.edu/administration/academicaffairs/extendedinternational/cpd/summercamps/index.htm

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University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism and Media

The Verne Lundquist Sports Media Camp

A 4-day intensive residential camp for high school students (ages 15–18) aspiring to become sports journalists. Participants learn multimedia sports journalism across print, photography, audio, and video formats, with hands-on coaching from faculty and presentations from established sports journalists.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAustin, TX$500–$1,499203 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration

SubjectsSports Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Digital Media, Audio Production

Cost$500–$1,499 · $635

Websitehttps://journalism.utexas.edu/summer-programs-sports

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Game Camp Nation

Game Camp Nation - Alpharetta, Georgia

A summer camp focused on game design, coding, and creative development for middle and high school students. Participants learn to build games, develop coding skills, and explore digital creativity through hands-on projects.

Jun–Aug · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuterAlpharetta, GA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsGame Design, Coding, Programming, Digital Media

Cost$500–$1,499 · $700

Websitehttps://www.gamecamp.com/

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Imagination Stage

Imagination Stage: Filmmaking Summer Camps

Multi-level filmmaking camps for middle and high school students, offering hands-on instruction in documentary, narrative, and advanced filmmaking techniques throughout the summer.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBethesda, MD$500–$1,499Rolling

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

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsFilmmaking, Documentary, Digital Media

Cost$500–$1,499 · $595

Websitehttps://imaginationstage.org/camps/filmmaking-camps/

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Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University Summer Camps

Multi-week STEM and design programs for high school students, offered as one-week intensive sessions in July. Programs include biomedical engineering, robotics, computer science, architecture, entrepreneurship, and creative media, available as commuter or residential options.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialSouthfield, MI$1,500–$2,9997 days left

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsBiomedical Engineering, Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Automotive Engineering, Coding & Programming, Machining, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Product Design, Mobile App Development, Entrepreneurship, 3D Printing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Astronomy, Digital Media, Esports

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,250

Websitehttps://www.ltu.edu/summer-camps/

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Penn State University, Bellisario College of Communications

Penn State Social Media & Content Creator Summer Camp

A fully immersive, on-campus residential summer camp for high school students ages 14–18 focused on social media strategy, content creation, photo and video production, and professional digital communication. Campers work in state-of-the-art facilities with faculty instructors who are active digital creators.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialState College, PA$1,500–$2,999171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration

SubjectsSocial Media & Content Creation, Photo and Video Production, Communications, Digital Media

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,500

Websitehttps://bellisario.psu.edu/prospective/summer-camps

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Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University Summer Programs: Innovative with AI - Visual Imagery and Design

A one-week pre-college summer program for high school students exploring artificial intelligence, visual design, and product development. Students learn design thinking, AI-powered image generation, and digital storytelling using tools like Canva, Adobe Firefly, and DALL-E.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterHamden, CT$1,500–$2,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArtificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Visual Imagery, Graphic Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Digital Advertising, Digital Media, AI Ethics

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://www.qu.edu/academics/about-our-programs/summer-experiences-courses/high-school-students/innovate-with-ai-visual-imagery

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Social Media Workshop

An intensive one-week residential or commuter workshop for rising high school juniors and seniors focused on social media strategy, content creation, and professional communication. Students produce and publish vertical videos, conduct on-camera interviews, and develop personal brand strategies under the guidance of experienced broadcast journalists.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDigital Media, Journalism, Social Media Strategy, Video Production, Communications

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000

Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/precollege-summer/courses/social-media-workshop.php

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