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University of ConnecticutSelective

UConn Pre-College Summer: Creative Writing

A one-week immersive program where students develop creative writing skills, explore the essay as a literary form, and experiment with multimodal composition including film and various writing genres.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsCreative Writing, Filmmaking and Digital Media, Essay Writing

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,150

Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu/courses/messy-endings-writing-film-creativity/

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Novastar Prep

SummerEdge Summer Workshops with Novastar Prep

A suite of summer academic workshops including SAT/ACT test prep, college essay writing, college admissions strategy, and personalized 1:1 tutoring for high school students. Programs combine online and in-person components with flexible scheduling.

Jun–Sep · 1–5 wk sessionsOnline / CommuterUnited States<$500Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsCollege Admissions, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, Essay Writing, Math, Reading & Writing

Cost<$500 · $179

Websitehttps://www.novastarprep.com/

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: College Application Intensive

A one-week intensive program for rising sophomores through seniors focused on college preparation, including modules on college majors, the application process, essay writing, and test prep. Students explore local colleges and can choose residential or commuter options.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAmherst, MA$1,500–$2,999Applications closed for Summer 2026

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsCollege Preparation, Essay Writing, Test Prep, Career Exploration

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,593

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/workshops/college-app-intensive

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Writopia Lab

Writopia Lab Summer Programs

Writopia Lab offers age-based summer writing programs including half-day workshops, full-day camps, an advanced writing seminar, and a two-week sleepaway camp in the Berkshires. Programs feature instruction from published authors and produced playwrights across creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and specialized electives.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locationsRolling

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

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Essay Writing, College Essay, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Filmmaking, Graphic Novels, Songwriting, Zinemaking, Worldbuilding, Sports Writing, Role-Playing Games

Websitehttps://www.writopialab.org/programs/when-we-workshop/summer

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